🏎️ 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, the physics of a St.…
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 during a robbery investigation. Members…
‘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. Ryan Branch received a 30-year…
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 black hair and brown eyes.…
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 to the report for the…
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 that bridges the gap between…
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 “gift” to our shores that…
BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday morning at the Paul M. Pearson Gardens Housing Community. Key Details of the Incident: Investigation Status: The case is…
ST. CROIX COURT DIGEST: Morning Sessions – March 5, 2026 ⚖️
KINGSHILL — It was a busy morning at the Superior Court on St. Croix as Judge Christopher Timmons presided over a variety of matters ranging from felony firearms charges to environmental citations. Advice of Rights:…
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. For decades, the name was…