St. Thomas News – Page 48 – Virgin Islands Free Press

VIPA launches tender for dredging of Charlotte Amalie Harbor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has issued an invitation to bid for the dredging of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St Thomas. VIPA is seeking a qualified contractor…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025

Breaking News Business News Caribbean News

Silver Airways files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Silver Airways announced Monday its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move aimed at securing additional capital and implementing financial restructuring. The regional airline…

John McCarthy December 31, 2024

Breaking News Crime News Police News

‘Multiple’ assailants with ‘long guns’ hold up victims at Point Pleasant Resort

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after "multiple" gunmen held up victims at the Point Pleasant Resort in St. Thomas just after midnight. Officers were dispatched to Point Pleasant Resort…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

Breaking News Government House News National News

Bryan issues statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of the 39th President of the United States of America, President Jimmy Carter: "With profound sadness, I…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

3 men from Ecuador get 6.5 years for trafficking cocaine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two men from Ecuador were given 6.5-year prison terms for trafficking cocaine last December, authorities said. Mario Montano Camacho, 41, and Juan Ignacio Reyes Delgado, 48, were…

John McCarthy December 28, 2024

Breaking News Crime News Police News

Man fatally shot at Embers Guest House named by police

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police have identified the man fatally shot at the shuttered Embers Guest House in St. Thomas on Saturday as 54-year-old Pedro Nolazco Gutierrez Puntier of the…

John McCarthy December 25, 2024

Breaking News British Virgin Islands News Caribbean News

Saharan dust plume expected for Christmas Eve in USVI and PR

SAN JUAN — A plume of Saharan dust will begin affecting the local region, with direct impacts on the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow (Christmas Eve day),…

John McCarthy December 23, 2024

Breaking News Crime News Police News

Suspect arrested in Savanero restaurant shooting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —Vital tips from the community led to the arrest of a St. Thomas man linked to the shooting of a woman inside a restaurant in March, authorities said…

John McCarthy December 23, 2024

Breaking News Crime News Police News

Man caught on video arrested for firing gun in Hospital Ground

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 34-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested after he was allegedly caught on video firing a gun in Hospital Ground, authorities said. Kennedy Pascal was arrested Saturday…

John McCarthy December 23, 2024

Breaking News Crime News National News

Fugitive from justice intercepted at St. Thomas airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities intercepted a fugitive from justice at the St. Thomas airport this weekend. Malachi Elijah Abramson, 24, was wanted by law enforcement officials in Texas, the…

John McCarthy December 22, 2024