The Old Man Without The Sea (Sans Lightning In A Bottle)
Letter to the Editor: “The Also-Ran and the Lightning Strike“ To the Editor: I am an old man living in a beautiful cage. If you saw me today, you’d think I was Benjamin Franklin’s ghost…
TITLE: FROM COPENHAGEN TO CRISLER: Michigan Lands 7-Foot-3 Danish Giant with Deep Ties to V.I. History
ST. CROIX — While the social media giants are busy dealing out all the news that is fit to print, a massive story is developing in the world of basketball that bridges the gap between…
ROTTEN EGGS & RECORD BREAKERS: DPNR Warns of 1.7 Million Ton Sargassum Tidal Wave for 2026
ST. CROIX — If you thought the air was getting a bit thick lately, hold your breath. The “Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt” is back, and it’s bringing a 1.7-million-ton biological “gift” to our shores that…
BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday morning at the Paul M. Pearson Gardens Housing Community. Key Details of the Incident: Investigation Status: The case is…
ST. CROIX COURT DIGEST: Morning Sessions – March 5, 2026 ⚖️
KINGSHILL — It was a busy morning at the Superior Court on St. Croix as Judge Christopher Timmons presided over a variety of matters ranging from felony firearms charges to environmental citations. Advice of Rights:…
VIFP Editorial: The Gateway Paradox
By John McCarthy/V.I. Free Press Staff The “Pioneer” Perspective: The Iron Lady’s Foundation The 1,526-foot deep-water cruise pier in Frederiksted is officially known as the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility. For decades, the name was…
STT man arrested after tire wrench assault ⚖️
ST. THOMAS — A 40-year-old man is in custody following a violent altercation in the Contant area on Tuesday evening.
VIPD APPREHENDS SUSPECT IN NOVEMBER SUNNY ISLE SHOOTING ⚖️
ST. CROIX — Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, supported by the Special Operations Bureau, executed search warrants early Wednesday morning that led to the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect linked to a November 2025…
COURT WATCH: Superior Court Criminal Docket, March 4, 2026 ⚖️
ST. CROIX — Judge Christopher M. Timmons presided over a diverse criminal docket in Room CR-216 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The morning session included several felony arraignments and a bench trial for a firearm-related…
The Secret Beneath the Sand: Why ‘Galge Bugten’ is a Time Capsule
If you saw my post yesterday about the blue and white porcelain shards found near Gallows Bay, you saw a piece of 200-year-old history. On St. Croix, we have a specific name for these treasures:…