April 2026 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Weather Outlook: St. Croix & USVI

Current Conditions & Immediate Forecast By V.I. Free Press Staff While Puerto Rico is bracing for thunderstorms and flooding, the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect a significantly calmer afternoon. Sky…

John McCarthy April 30, 2026

Breaking News Crime News Police News

WANTED: VIPD Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect on St. Croix

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Police Department has issued an urgent "wanted" bulletin for Keshawn Louis, 27, in connection with an attempted murder investigation.…

John McCarthy April 30, 2026

Breaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

THE DAILY BURN: St. Croix Stays Dry While Puerto Rico Drenches

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — If you’re waiting for a downpour to cool off your morning coffee, you might be waiting a while. Despite some grumbling from…

John McCarthy April 29, 2026

Breaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

FLOOD & HEAT WATCH: Unsettled Weather to Bring Showers, T-Storms, and Triple-Digit Heat Indices

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Residents across the territory should prepare for a "weather sandwich" today: significant rainfall and potential flooding coupled with dangerously high heat levels.…

John McCarthy April 28, 2026

Breaking News Crime News Police News

BREAKING NEWS: VIPD Issues Wanted Alert for St. Croix Man in Domestic Violence Case

By V.I. Free Press Staff FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is asking for the community’s help to locate a 44-year-old St. Croix man wanted in connection with…

John McCarthy April 27, 2026

Breaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Moisture Surge Brings Flooding Risk and Triple-Digit Heat to U.S. Virgin Islands

By V.I. Free Press Staff CHRISTIANSTED — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns this week as a surge of tropical moisture…

John McCarthy April 27, 2026

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

ST. CROIX WEATHER: Heat Risks And Isolated Storms Ahead Of A Wetter Workweek

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a "split" weather Sunday—starting with a relatively quiet morning followed by increasing heat…

John McCarthy April 26, 2026

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

VIPD Issues Wanted Poster For St. Croix Coconut Vendor Linked To Domestic Violence Assault

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands are asking for the community's help to locate a 34-year-old man wanted in connection with a…

John McCarthy April 26, 2026

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

ST. CROIX FORECAST: A FINE WINDOW FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY BEFORE TROPICAL MOISTURE ARRIVES

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Local residents are encouraged to plan their weekend activities wisely today, as the National Weather Service in San Juan has designated Saturday…

John McCarthy April 25, 2026

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Kittitian-Born ‘King Dan’ Bass Dies in Hawaii at 44

By V.I. Free Press Staff OAHU, HAWAII — The Caribbean community is mourning the loss of one of its own following reports that Jermaine Joseph Ezikial Bass, a man whose…

John McCarthy April 24, 2026