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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…

John McCarthy March 14, 2026

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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…

John McCarthy March 9, 2026

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🌿 THE HEALING POWER OF PREKESE

Did you know that the "wing-shaped" pod recently featured in our community feed is a West African powerhouse? The Name: Known as Prekese or the Aidan Fruit. The Benefit: It…

John McCarthy March 8, 2026

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🏎️ 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,…

John McCarthy March 7, 2026

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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…

John McCarthy March 7, 2026

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‘American Psycho’ Killer Ryan Branch Sentenced

KINGSHILL — A 21-year-old St. Croix man was sentenced to three decades behind bars today for what prosecutors described as the "calculated and cold-hearted" execution of a defenseless local veteran.…

John McCarthy March 6, 2026

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Be On The Lookout (BOLO): Leslie D. Bradshaw

Status: Wanted by the V.I. Department of Justice Special Investigations Division (SID). Charge: Failure to Comply with Conditions of Pretrial Release. Description: A 39-year-old Black male, 5'11", 145 lbs, with…

John McCarthy March 6, 2026

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ST. CROIX BEACH WATER QUALITY REMAINS ‘UNKNOWN’ THIS WEEKEND

FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) released its weekly beach advisory today, revealing a data gap for St. Croix residents looking to hit the water. According…

John McCarthy March 6, 2026

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TITLE: FROM COPENHAGEN TO CRISLER: Michigan Lands 7-Foot-3 Danish Giant with Deep Ties to V.I. History

ST. CROIX — While the social media giants are busy dealing out all the news that is fit to print, a massive story is developing in the world of basketball…

John McCarthy March 5, 2026

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ROTTEN EGGS & RECORD BREAKERS: DPNR Warns of 1.7 Million Ton Sargassum Tidal Wave for 2026

ST. CROIX — If you thought the air was getting a bit thick lately, hold your breath. The "Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt" is back, and it’s bringing a 1.7-million-ton biological…

John McCarthy March 5, 2026