🌿 THE HEALING POWER OF PREKESE
Did you know that the “wing-shaped” pod recently featured in our community feed is a West African powerhouse? Source: Identified by Facebook reader Boriquah Afrikanah.
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. AST, centered approximately 58 kilometers…
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 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the…
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 eastern Puerto Rico and the…
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. As a result, an increase…
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 possible over interior to western…
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 today, with generally clear skies,…
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 you need to know about.…
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 caution along coastal beaches due…
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 cause lightweight outdoor items to…