CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has concluded that the death of a 55-year-old man discovered unresponsive earlier this month at a junkyard in Estate Cottage on St. Croix was accidental, resulting from…
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — From the deep-water anchorage of St. Thomas to the historic pier of St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands is currently hosting one of the most significant maritime gatherings in its history.…
ST. CROIX & ST. THOMAS, USVI — The U.S. Virgin Islands has officially become the busiest hub in the Caribbean this week. From the historic pier in Frederiksted to the bustling docks of Charlotte Amalie,…
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Andrea Severino Santos, also known as “Wanda,” who has been reported missing in the St. Croix District. Physical Description Ms.…
ST. THOMAS / ST. CROIX / ST. JOHN — As the U.S. Virgin Islands prepares for the full rollout of its legal adult-use cannabis market in 2026, a dangerous “legal gray area” remains for travelers.1…
When a flight from a “high-interest” hub like Miami lands at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, a specialized process begins long before the first passenger reaches the baggage claim. 1. The “Non-Intrusive” First Look (NII) Customs…
CHRISTIANSTED — A 31-year-old man from St. Thomas appeared in federal court on Thursday to face multiple felony charges after investigators alleged he fraudulently obtained and spent over $400,000 in pandemic-era relief funds. United States…
CHRISTIANSTED — A 25-year-old California man is awaiting federal sentencing after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges following his arrest at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix. United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper…
By Virgin Islands Free Press Editorial Board In the bureaucracy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, numbers often lose their meaning. But this week, Attorney General Gordon Rhea provided one that should stop every resident in…
KINGSHILL — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has issued a detailed response to Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, providing a roadmap for the restoration of forensic services on St. Croix and revealing the high cost of…