Community Affairs – Virgin Islands Free Press

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

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RAISING THE BAR (AND THE ROOF) AT AUREO DIAZ HEIGHTS

ST. CROIX — There is a certain rhythm to life in the islands that you just don’t find in the Motor City. While Detroit might be grinding through another February,…

John McCarthy February 13, 2026

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EDITORIAL: THE HIGH COST OF DISLOYALTY – 5 YEARS FOR THE COMMISSIONER WHO SOLD OUT THE USVI

ST. CROIX — In the hallowed halls of the University of Michigan, they sing of being the “leaders and best.” But for former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White,…

John McCarthy February 13, 2026

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CRUISE NEWS: “Ruff Start” Initiative Welcomes Adventure of the Seas to Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED — The pier at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility was a hub of activity this morning as the Adventure of the Seas docked, bringing a wave of visitors…

John McCarthy February 11, 2026

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The ‘Love Apple’ Returns: Mike Allgeier Spots the First Otaheite Apples of the Season

By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff FREDERIKSTED — While the rest of St. Croix was watching the power grid, eagle-eyed reader Mike Allgeier was watching the ground—and he spotted the…

John McCarthy February 10, 2026