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CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO — A chilling wave of teacher arrests across the Lone Star State has ignited a fierce national debate over…

John McCarthy May 4, 2026

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Cultural Wayfinding Skills Applied to Game Logic

By V.I. Free Press Staff Travelling has always been about recognising and interpreting signs․ Ancient navigation used the stars‚ swells‚ winds, or coastlines for directional orientation when traveling․ It was…

John McCarthy April 21, 2026

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STX STUDENT INNOVATION: 2026 STEM Expo to Showcase Top School Science Winners

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer FREDERIKSTED — The future of local innovation will be on full display this Thursday as the Virgin Islands Department of Education…

John McCarthy April 20, 2026

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WEATHER ALERT: VIDE On High Alert As Unseasonable Deluge Threatens Monday School Schedule

ST. CROIX — In a move that underscores just how erratic the 2026 "dry season" has become, the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced late Sunday that it is…

John McCarthy April 12, 2026

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USVI Attorney General Rhea Launches New PSA for Alcohol Responsibility Month

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As the territory enters Alcohol Responsibility Month this April, Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea is taking a proactive stance on adolescent health. Rhea has partnered with…

John McCarthy April 9, 2026

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VIDE Announces Temporary Job Openings for 2026 Summer Feeding Program

SAINT THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is officially inviting residents to apply for temporary employment positions for the upcoming 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The…

John McCarthy April 6, 2026

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TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT

DATELINE: CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX NOTICE TO HOSTING PROVIDER: This post serves as a formal documentation of a critical infrastructure failure. As of March 14, 2026, the Virgin Islands Free Press…

John McCarthy March 14, 2026

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🏎️ 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,…

John McCarthy March 7, 2026

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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…

John McCarthy March 6, 2026

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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…

John McCarthy March 5, 2026