CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A vocational education teacher in St. Thomas is accused of assaulting a woman holding an infant child, authorities said. Ashby Gibson, 34, was charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence, third-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2026, in the area of Anna’s Retreat on St. Thomas. According to incident reports, officers were…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas merrymaker started his New Year’s Eve celebrations early and got a ticket to jail – rather than paradise. Richard Lawrence, 77, was arrested and charged with driving under the…
January 5, 2026 Finishing up preparations for Three Kings Eve? Be aware of increased activity of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across the region. Don’t forget your umbrella! Meanwhile, hazard risks are…
Early Week Weather Watch An upper-level trough may boost showers & thunderstorms across PR/USVI Mon–Tue A downpour in high levels could increase rainfall and thunderstorms Mon-Mar. What to know Possible Lightning Localized flooding Plan ahead…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman was arrested on charges related to “parental neglect” for allegedly allowing her minor son to drive an ATV on a public roadway, authorities said. Nicole Hazel was arrested…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said this morning that it has received notice of several flight cancellations due to airport restrictions in the region. The Cyril E. King Airport in St.…
January 3, 2026 Lingering moisture will bring isolated to scattered showers, with brief heavy rain possible and a limited flooding threat, mainly across interior and western/northwestern Puerto Rico this afternoon . A moderate rip current…
A new year can also bring a fresh start for Social Security beneficiaries — including changes to monthly payments, earnings limits for those who continue working, and cost-of-living adjustments that affect household budgets. As 2026…
SAN JUAN — An unstable pattern will favor mostly cloudiness across the islands, resulting in isolated rain during the day, the National Weather Service said. Some showers are expected across the Inland west of Puerto…