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SEISMIC UPDATE: 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Caribbean Sea South of Isla de Mona

ST. CROIX — While the ground may have felt steady in Frederiksted, the Caribbean Sea was anything but quiet late Tuesday afternoon. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck at 4:49 p.m.…

John McCarthy February 10, 2026

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SWARM WATCH: Tremors North of the BVI

By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff While the rest of the territory was hitting the “snooze” button, the earth north of the British Virgin Islands was clearing its throat. A…

John McCarthy February 9, 2026

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Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers early

January 23, 2026 The moisture field associated with a surface trough west of the islands will continue over the region today. During most of the day, showers will reach mainly…

John McCarthy January 23, 2026

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Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, mainly early, high 85

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.…

John McCarthy January 22, 2026

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Partly sunny and windy with a shower in places, high 87

January 20, 2026 Breezy to windy easterly flow, primarily along windward coastal areas, unsecured items may be blown around. Variable weather as fast-moving showers move over the region. Afternoon convection…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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Partly sunny, windy, a passing shower or two, high 88

⚠️🌊 Exercise caution along coastal beaches due to a high risk of rip currents, the National Weather Service said. 🌤️ A mostly stable and breezy weather pattern is forecast for…

John McCarthy January 19, 2026

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Social Security announces ‘significant’ improvements for Americans

Social Security has announced a series of "significant" improvements for Americans as a digital-first transformation is ongoing at the agency. The Virgin Islands Free Press has listed out the key improvements…

John McCarthy January 18, 2026

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Partly sunny and windy with a shower in places this morning, high 88

A mostly stable and breezy weather pattern is forecast for today, with generally clear skies, some cloudiness, and passing showers during the day. No significant rainfall accumulations are expected. Exercise…

John McCarthy January 18, 2026

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Partly sunny and windy with a brief shower or two this morning, high 89

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Breezy to windy conditions with fast-moving showers are expected today, along with generally comfortable temperatures across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gusty winds may…

John McCarthy January 17, 2026

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Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez after plea deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said Friday. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a campaign finance violation in…

John McCarthy January 16, 2026