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CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?
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CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?

ST. CROIX — What happens when a "First Principles" disruptor meets a legacy utility buried in "objective billing fiction"? We imagine a St. Croix where Elon Musk brings his "hardcore"…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2026
GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI
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GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — While the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) touts "infrastructure progress" and new composite poles, residents across St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island are…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2026
One Communications Announces Temporary St. Thomas Store Closure Following Security Incident
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One Communications Announces Temporary St. Thomas Store Closure Following Security Incident

ST. THOMAS — One Communications, the territory’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced that its St. Thomas retail location at Tutu Park Mall will remain closed today, February 10. The closure…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT: ‘Glitch’ Leaves West End in the Dark; One Communications Blames Billing System Gremlins
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COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT: ‘Glitch’ Leaves West End in the Dark; One Communications Blames Billing System Gremlins

FREDERIKSTED — Frustration mounted across St. Croix and St. Thomas today as residents woke up to "SOS" icons on their screens and dead silence on their lines, following reports of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2026
WAPA to St. John: “Good News, The Sea Cable is Fine. Bad News, We Still Have to Turn the Power Off.”
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WAPA to St. John: “Good News, The Sea Cable is Fine. Bad News, We Still Have to Turn the Power Off.”

FREDERIKSTED — While the rest of the world watches Elon Musk catch rockets with mechanical "chopsticks," the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is still playing a high-stakes game of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2026
V.I. Honeyman’s $30.00 Cold & Flu ‘Goo’: A Bitter Pill for St. Croix’s Down Economy?
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V.I. Honeyman’s $30.00 Cold & Flu ‘Goo’: A Bitter Pill for St. Croix’s Down Economy?

FREDERIKSTED — In a town where the arrival of a Navy cruiser like the USS Gettysburg usually signals a boost in local spirits, a different kind of shock is hitting…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2026
9 Things Plumbers Say You Should Never Pour Down the Drain
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9 Things Plumbers Say You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

Save your pipes—and your wallet—from any costly future repairs By: MARNIE KUNZ/Real Simple Whether you’re cleaning your kitchen after a big meal or finishing a painting project, it can be tempting to pour…
Posted by John McCarthy February 4, 2026
EDITORIAL: Is St. Croix’s Power Grid Too “Low-Tech” for Elon Musk?
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EDITORIAL: Is St. Croix’s Power Grid Too “Low-Tech” for Elon Musk?

ST. CROIX — Last week at Davos, Elon Musk joked about buying "pieces" of Greenland. This morning, we have a different proposition for the man who wants to die on…
Posted by John McCarthy January 28, 2026
Check your kitchens, cabinets and pantries for these 6 recalls
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Check your kitchens, cabinets and pantries for these 6 recalls

Mid-January brought a wave of food and consumer product recalls, underscoring how quickly everyday items can become safety concerns. Over the course of just a few days, six separate recalls…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2026
Chocolate bars recalled for possible salmonella contamination
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Chocolate bars recalled for possible salmonella contamination

Check your pantries and candy stashes, because one company just issued a recall for chocolate bars that could make you sick. Originally, the recall only included one variety of chocolate…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2026

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