ST. THOMAS — The federal hammer fell today on former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White, 49, as Judge Mark Kearney sentenced him to 60 months (5 years) in prison for his role in…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Following his historic economic mission to West Africa last November, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that a high-level delegation from Ghana will arrive in St. Thomas next week for a public…
By JOHN F. McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX, USVI — A three-month pursuit concluded Friday as the Virgin Islands Police Department apprehended 23-year-old Joshawn Ayala, a suspect who had previously fled the territory to…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – January 22, 2026 – Health officials in Tennessee are investigating an outbreak of histoplasmosis, a rare fungal infection, that has sickened at least 35 people and is linked to one potential death…
January 22, 2026 Breezy conditions will persist today as more unsettled weather develops with the arrival of an induced surface trough, increasing cloudiness and moisture, the National Weather Service said. As a result, an increase…
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has concluded that the death of a 55-year-old man discovered unresponsive earlier this month at a junkyard in Estate Cottage on St. Croix was accidental, resulting from…
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — From the deep-water anchorage of St. Thomas to the historic pier of St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands is currently hosting one of the most significant maritime gatherings in its history.…
ST. CROIX & ST. THOMAS, USVI — The U.S. Virgin Islands has officially become the busiest hub in the Caribbean this week. From the historic pier in Frederiksted to the bustling docks of Charlotte Amalie,…
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Andrea Severino Santos, also known as “Wanda,” who has been reported missing in the St. Croix District. Physical Description Ms.…
ST. THOMAS / ST. CROIX / ST. JOHN — As the U.S. Virgin Islands prepares for the full rollout of its legal adult-use cannabis market in 2026, a dangerous “legal gray area” remains for travelers.1…