Can Asbestos Cause Immediate Symptoms?
Have you just found out that you may have been exposed to asbestos? You probably want to know if you will develop symptoms right away. The answer is no. The symptoms of asbestos exposure don’t…
DPNR Beach Advisory: Most St. Croix Beaches Safe; Cruz Bay Flagged
CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has released its weekly water quality report for the territory, confirming that the majority of popular swimming beaches on St. Croix met safety standards during…
LBJ Pump Station Offline: Wastewater Overflows in Christiansted
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has issued an advisory following mechanical issues that have taken the LBJ Pump Station offline. Overflowing: The malfunction is currently causing wastewater overflows in the immediate…
VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a 34-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent burglary. Hector Julio Torrez Olivio, a native of…
Building Healthier Communities Through Access to Treatment and Support
Communities feel the effects of addiction long before the numbers show up in a report. Families carry the strain at home. Employers see it in absenteeism and burnout. Schools, hospitals, and neighborhood organizations all end…
TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT
DATELINE: CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX NOTICE TO HOSTING PROVIDER: This post serves as a formal documentation of a critical infrastructure failure. As of March 14, 2026, the Virgin Islands Free Press remains under a “Digital Blockade”…
CRIME NEWS: ST. CROIX MAN FACES WEAPONS ASSAULT CHARGE
FREDERIKSTED — A quiet morning at the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands – St. Croix district saw only one defendant on the criminal calendar today. Kent Navarro Fernand appeared before the Honorable Judge Venetia…
🌿 THE HEALING POWER OF PREKESE
Did you know that the “wing-shaped” pod recently featured in our community feed is a West African powerhouse? Source: Identified by Facebook reader Boriquah Afrikanah.
🏎️ Safety Corner: Why ‘Island Slicks’ are a Death Trap
By V.I. Free Press Staff We’ve all seen them: tires so smooth they reflect the Caribbean sun. While squeezing every last mile out of your rubber is a local tradition, the physics of a St.…
Traffic Stop Near Main Street Nets Illegal Firearm and Narcotics
ST. THOMAS — A high-speed pursuit through the streets of Charlotte Amalie ended in the arrest of a 30-year-old man Thursday morning after he nearly collided with a police vehicle during a robbery investigation. Members…