EDITORIAL: THE HIGH COST OF DISLOYALTY – 5 YEARS FOR THE COMMISSIONER WHO SOLD OUT THE USVI
ST. CROIX — In the hallowed halls of the University of Michigan, they sing of being the “leaders and best.” […]
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COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT: ‘Glitch’ Leaves West End in the Dark; One Communications Blames Billing System Gremlins
FREDERIKSTED — Frustration mounted across St. Croix and St. Thomas today as residents woke up to “SOS” icons on their
WAPA to St. John: “Good News, The Sea Cable is Fine. Bad News, We Still Have to Turn the Power Off.”
FREDERIKSTED — While the rest of the world watches Elon Musk catch rockets with mechanical “chopsticks,” the Virgin Islands Water
Governor Bryan Tightens VIPD Rules; WAPA Apologizes for St. John Blackout
ST. CROIX — Government House Communications Director Richard Motta delivered a triple-shot of updates Monday, covering a new crackdown on
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
The State of AI in 2026: Promise, Peril, and a Caribbean Wake-Up Call
By GrokGuest Contributor, Virgin Islands Free PressFebruary 2026 Artificial intelligence isn’t hype anymore—it’s infrastructure. In early 2026, we’re seeing models
V.I. Honeyman’s $30.00 Cold & Flu ‘Goo’: A Bitter Pill for St. Croix’s Down Economy?
FREDERIKSTED — In a town where the arrival of a Navy cruiser like the USS Gettysburg usually signals a boost
EXCLUSIVE: Delegate Stacey Plaskett Eyeing Government House Run in 2026
By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — Sources close to the 2026 Gubernatorial race have confirmed to the
EDITORIAL: Is St. Croix’s Power Grid Too “Low-Tech” for Elon Musk?
ST. CROIX — Last week at Davos, Elon Musk joked about buying “pieces” of Greenland. This morning, we have a
Part I: The Ghost Fleet of the Caribbean
By JOHN McCARTHY /V.I. Free Press Staff CHRISTIANSTED — In the pre-dawn darkness of January 20, 2026, the Caribbean Sea