CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least 3,500 Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority customers lost power Saturday morning when a vehicle hit two utility poles in
Read moreU.S. Government Plans To Move Ahead With Immigration Reform
Immigration reform has been at the forefront of U.S. President Joe Biden’s plans for change, and according to U.S. Senator, Robert Menendez, Democrats plan on passing their
Read moreEPA, DPNR Officials Launch Limetree Bay Probe After 2nd St. Croix Refinery Accident
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Virgin Islands officials are investigating a second accident at a controversial refinery in St. Croix after it
Read moreToxic Gas From Limetree Bay Refinery Closes Schools, St. Croix’s Vaccine Center
CHRISTIANSTED — A flammable toxic gas coming from St Croix’s recently reopened refinery that caused schools to close was caused by excess emissions of hydrogen
Read moreHealth Commissioner Breaks Down Health Risks From Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) advises the community that the department has confirmed that there
Read moreUSPS Mail For The USVI Being Stored Outside In Boxes Exposed To Elements
SAN JUAN — The Virgin Islands Free Press started receiving numerous reports from readers in December 2020 that United States Postal Service mail from the
Read moreDid Toxic Gas Emitted From Limetree Bay Refinery Exceed Permitted Levels? EPA Investigating Plant’s ‘Exceedance’ Level
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is advising the community that the department is aware of
Read moreFEMA Approves $418.5 Million For Contractors Who Fixed Hurricane-Damaged Homes
CHRISTIANSTED — Contractors who repaired damages so Virgin Islanders could remain in their homes after the 2017 hurricanes are a step closer to being paid
Read moreDPNR Puts Fuel Delivery Ban On ‘Gas For Less’ And ‘Freedom City’ Service Stations
CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces a fuel delivery prohibition against the owner and/or operator of Gas
Read moreSOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN: What You Need To Know About Internet Security
With more people learning online, we would like to highlight some of the digital resources we have for educators. Chances are a student will know
Read more