Community Affairs – Virgin Islands Free Press

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…

John McCarthy March 21, 2026

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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,…

John McCarthy March 14, 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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The Old Man Without The Sea (Sans Lightning In A Bottle)

Letter to the Editor: "The Also-Ran and the Lightning Strike" To the Editor: I am an old man living in a beautiful cage. If you saw me today, you’d think…

John McCarthy March 6, 2026

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VIFP Editorial: The Gateway Paradox

By John McCarthy/V.I. Free Press Staff The "Pioneer" Perspective: The Iron Lady’s Foundation The 1,526-foot deep-water cruise pier in Frederiksted is officially known as the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility.…

John McCarthy March 4, 2026

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History Unearthed: Stunning ‘Chaney’ Discovery at Gallows Bay

CHRISTIANSTED — Gallows Bay continues to reveal the deep history of St. Croix. This week, a walk through the area turned up a remarkable double-sided fragment of "Chaney"—specifically a 19th-century…

John McCarthy March 3, 2026

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THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME

FREDERIKSTED — The people have spoken, and the message to the "comfortable" status quo is loud, clear, and unyielding. Following the St. Croix Sun’s recent deep dive into the "structural…

John McCarthy March 1, 2026

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Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar

ST. CROIX — The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands held a dedicated Citation Calendar this morning to address a wave of waste management violations across the island. Presided over…

John McCarthy February 26, 2026

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BEYOND THE ADVISORY: Tourists and Residents Report Severe Infections After Swimming at Princess Condo Row; Is the DPNR Reporting Lagging Behind the Bacteria?

CHRISTIANSTED — While the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) continues its weekly cycle of 'safe' and 'unsafe' designations, a disturbing cluster of reports from St. Croix’s 'Condo Row'…

John McCarthy February 25, 2026

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Parenting While Healing: How Virtual Outpatient Support Fits Busy Schedules

Parenting does not pause just because you are trying to get well. The school run still happens, dinner still needs sorting, and someone always needs you right when you finally…

John McCarthy February 23, 2026