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HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS
May 4, 2026
CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety
May 4, 2026
Triple-Digit Heat Indices Torment Territory as Hurricane Season Looms
May 3, 2026
Heat indices soar past 100 as afternoon storms threaten northwestern Puerto Rico
May 2, 2026
SCORCHING HEAT AND ROUGH SEAS: USVI BRACES FOR 100°F HEAT INDEX AS MAY BEGINS
May 1, 2026
Weather Outlook: St. Croix & USVI
April 30, 2026
WANTED: VIPD Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect on St. Croix
April 30, 2026
THE DAILY BURN: St. Croix Stays Dry While Puerto Rico Drenches
April 29, 2026
FLOOD & HEAT WATCH: Unsettled Weather to Bring Showers, T-Storms, and Triple-Digit Heat Indices
April 28, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: VIPD Issues Wanted Alert for St. Croix Man in Domestic Violence Case
April 27, 2026
Moisture Surge Brings Flooding Risk and Triple-Digit Heat to U.S. Virgin Islands
April 27, 2026
ST. CROIX WEATHER: Heat Risks And Isolated Storms Ahead Of A Wetter Workweek
April 26, 2026
VIPD Issues Wanted Poster For St. Croix Coconut Vendor Linked To Domestic Violence Assault
April 26, 2026
ST. CROIX FORECAST: A FINE WINDOW FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY BEFORE TROPICAL MOISTURE ARRIVES
April 25, 2026
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Kittitian-Born ‘King Dan’ Bass Dies in Hawaii at 44
April 24, 2026
Sizzling Weekend Ahead: Coastal Heat and North Shore Swells
April 24, 2026
DANGEROUS SURF: High Rip Current Risk for USVI and Puerto Rico
April 23, 2026
Weekly Weather Outlook: Tranquil Skies Give Way to Weekend Instability and Dangerous Swells
April 22, 2026
Cultural Wayfinding Skills Applied to Game Logic
April 21, 2026
Wx BRIEF: Fair Skies and Moderate Surf Risks for the Territory
April 21, 2026
STX STUDENT INNOVATION: 2026 STEM Expo to Showcase Top School Science Winners
April 20, 2026
STX WEATHER WATCH: Fair Skies Prevail, but Rip Current Risks Linger Through Midweek
April 20, 2026
Culebrinas Crest: Rio Surge Swamps PR West Coast; Flood Warnings Extended
April 19, 2026
🏖️ SAFE SURF OR BACTERIA BURDEN? THE WEEKEND BEACH ADVISORY IS IN.
April 18, 2026
The Motorist’s Survival Guide for St. Croix
April 16, 2026
Tongits Go Cash Out Shapes Smarter Play on GameZone
April 15, 2026
IN MEMORIAM: U20 ‘Dashing Eagle’ Elijah ‘Papo’ Battiste Gone Too Soon
April 15, 2026
VIPD Issues ‘Person of Interest’ Alert for Williams Delight Man
April 14, 2026
WEATHER ALERT: VIDE On High Alert As Unseasonable Deluge Threatens Monday School Schedule
April 12, 2026
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES ‘FROM CAREER TO CARNIVAL – EXPLORE, HIRE, STAY, PLAY’ CAREER FAIRS
April 12, 2026
USVI Attorney General Rhea Launches New PSA for Alcohol Responsibility Month
April 9, 2026
THE GO-DADDY GANTLET: A Timeline of Digital Attrition
April 9, 2026
Don’t Eat The Skin of A ‘Glass Onion’
April 8, 2026
COURT WATCH: HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET IN KINGSHILL
April 7, 2026
A Digital Blockade in the Eye of the Storm: Why Big Tech is Failing the U.S. Caribbean
April 6, 2026
VIDE Announces Temporary Job Openings for 2026 Summer Feeding Program
April 6, 2026
THE HUMAN TOLL: St. Croix Rallies Around Victor Cruz Jr.
March 31, 2026
U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; ‘Operation Southern Spear’ Death Toll Hits 163
March 28, 2026
Christiansted Under Fire: One Dead, Church Gutted in Back-to-Back Blazes
March 26, 2026
Former Ranger American Officer Faces New Felony Charges; Records Show History of Violence
March 26, 2026
Can Asbestos Cause Immediate Symptoms?
March 22, 2026
DPNR Beach Advisory: Most St. Croix Beaches Safe; Cruz Bay Flagged
March 21, 2026
LBJ Pump Station Offline: Wastewater Overflows in Christiansted
March 21, 2026
VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio
March 16, 2026
Building Healthier Communities Through Access to Treatment and Support 
March 14, 2026
TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT
March 14, 2026
CRIME NEWS: ST. CROIX MAN FACES WEAPONS ASSAULT CHARGE
March 9, 2026
🌿 THE HEALING POWER OF PREKESE
March 8, 2026
🏎️ Safety Corner: Why ‘Island Slicks’ are a Death Trap
March 7, 2026
Traffic Stop Near Main Street Nets Illegal Firearm and Narcotics
March 7, 2026
‘American Psycho’ Killer Ryan Branch Sentenced
March 6, 2026
Be On The Lookout (BOLO): Leslie D. Bradshaw
March 6, 2026
ST. CROIX BEACH WATER QUALITY REMAINS ‘UNKNOWN’ THIS WEEKEND
March 6, 2026
The Old Man Without The Sea (Sans Lightning In A Bottle)
March 6, 2026
TITLE: FROM COPENHAGEN TO CRISLER: Michigan Lands 7-Foot-3 Danish Giant with Deep Ties to V.I. History
March 5, 2026
ROTTEN EGGS & RECORD BREAKERS: DPNR Warns of 1.7 Million Ton Sargassum Tidal Wave for 2026
March 5, 2026
BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Thomas
March 5, 2026
ST. CROIX COURT DIGEST: Morning Sessions – March 5, 2026 ⚖️
March 5, 2026
VIFP Editorial: The Gateway Paradox
March 4, 2026
STT man arrested after tire wrench assault ⚖️
March 4, 2026
VIPD APPREHENDS SUSPECT IN NOVEMBER SUNNY ISLE SHOOTING ⚖️
March 4, 2026
COURT WATCH: Superior Court Criminal Docket, March 4, 2026 ⚖️
March 4, 2026
The Secret Beneath the Sand: Why ‘Galge Bugten’ is a Time Capsule
March 4, 2026
History Unearthed: Stunning ‘Chaney’ Discovery at Gallows Bay
March 3, 2026
Traffic Stop Near Vendors Plaza Leads to Felony Gun Arrest ⚖️
March 2, 2026
Robbery Arrest at Estate Castle Coakley Business ⚖️
March 2, 2026
THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME
March 1, 2026
CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?
February 28, 2026
GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI
February 28, 2026
Kingshill Court Report: Advice of Rights & Sentencings for Feb. 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
John Abramson IV Arrested for Frederiksted Shootout
February 27, 2026
Advice of Rights Held for First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder Suspect
February 26, 2026
Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar
February 26, 2026
BEYOND THE ADVISORY: Tourists and Residents Report Severe Infections After Swimming at Princess Condo Row; Is the DPNR Reporting Lagging Behind the Bacteria?
February 25, 2026
DUELING DEAD PEOPLE’S ESTATES: Hawking Family Slams ‘Epstein File’ Insinuations Fueled by St. Thomas Data Blunders
February 25, 2026
ST. CROIX ‘MOVING PRO’ FACES ASSAULT CHARGES IN SUPERIOR COURT
February 25, 2026
GEORGIA MAN NABBED AT ST. THOMAS AIRPORT AFTER ALLEGEDLY SCALDING WIFE WITH HOT IRON AT SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT
February 24, 2026
White-Collar Reckoning: Understanding the Charges Against Brett “Mac” McClafferty
February 23, 2026
BREAKING: St. Thomas Man Arrested After High-Stakes Traffic Stop
February 23, 2026
Parenting While Healing: How Virtual Outpatient Support Fits Busy Schedules
February 23, 2026
St. Thomas Restaurateur Arrested in Massive $888K Fraud Probe
February 22, 2026
SCOOP: U.S. Navy Scuttles St. Croix Port Visits; USS Iwo Jima Group Abandons Frederiksted Schedule
February 18, 2026
John asked Grok one question in 3 parts about Alexander Hamilton, JFK and RFK
February 16, 2026
RAISING THE BAR (AND THE ROOF) AT AUREO DIAZ HEIGHTS
February 13, 2026
EDITORIAL: THE HIGH COST OF DISLOYALTY – 5 YEARS FOR THE COMMISSIONER WHO SOLD OUT THE USVI
February 13, 2026
ST. THOMAS STUNNED: Scott Free Shooting Marks District’s First Homicide Of 2026
February 12, 2026
CHAIN REACTION: COKI POINT ROBBERY IGNITES DEADLY GUN BATTLE
February 11, 2026
CRUISE NEWS: “Ruff Start” Initiative Welcomes Adventure of the Seas to Frederiksted
February 11, 2026
SEISMIC UPDATE: 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Caribbean Sea South of Isla de Mona
February 10, 2026
RAM-RAID AT TUTU PARK: Thieves Use SUV as Battering Ram to Loot One Communications
February 10, 2026
One Communications Announces Temporary St. Thomas Store Closure Following Security Incident
February 10, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT: ‘Glitch’ Leaves West End in the Dark; One Communications Blames Billing System Gremlins
February 10, 2026
The ‘Love Apple’ Returns: Mike Allgeier Spots the First Otaheite Apples of the Season
February 10, 2026
WAPA to St. John: “Good News, The Sea Cable is Fine. Bad News, We Still Have to Turn the Power Off.”
February 10, 2026
Governor Bryan Tightens VIPD Rules; WAPA Apologizes for St. John Blackout
February 9, 2026
ECU Rounds Up St. Thomas Man in Massive Identity Theft, Vehicle Fraud Scheme
February 9, 2026
SWARM WATCH: Tremors North of the BVI
February 9, 2026
Elon’s Own AI Admits: St. Croix is the Only One Pitching ‘SpaceX South’—Here’s Why We’re Right
February 9, 2026
An Open Letter to Elon Musk: Why Your Next Giga-Project Belongs in the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 9, 2026
The State of AI in 2026: Promise, Peril, and a Caribbean Wake-Up Call
February 8, 2026
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HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a week of sweltering conditions as a warm airmass…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
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CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO — A chilling wave of teacher arrests across the Lone Star State has ignited a fierce national debate over…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
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Triple-Digit Heat Indices Torment Territory as Hurricane Season Looms

By V.I. Free Press Staff A blistering southeasterly wind flow is driving heat levels to dangerous heights across the U.S. Virgin Islands today, with indices expected to reach or exceed…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 3, 2026
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Heat indices soar past 100 as afternoon storms threaten northwestern Puerto Rico

By V.I. Free Press Staff The mercury is climbing across the islands today as a warmer-than-normal air mass settles in, pushing heat indices to 100 degrees or higher in coastal…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 2, 2026
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SCORCHING HEAT AND ROUGH SEAS: USVI BRACES FOR 100°F HEAT INDEX AS MAY BEGINS

By V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — As the U.S. Virgin Islands enters May, residents are being met with a grueling combination of high humidity and soaring temperatures. The…
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Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2026
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Weather Outlook: St. Croix & USVI

Current Conditions & Immediate Forecast By V.I. Free Press Staff While Puerto Rico is bracing for thunderstorms and flooding, the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect a significantly calmer afternoon. Sky…
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Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2026
Government House Further Muddles Tenants’ Evictions Issue By Writing Confusing ‘Clarification’
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Government House Further Muddles Tenants’ Evictions Issue By Writing Confusing ‘Clarification’

CHRISTIANSTED —  In response to inquiries from residents about the status of evictions between landlords and renters, Government House said it "would like to clarify what the situation currently is." Governor…
Posted by October 7, 2020
Cashier Who Watched Home Depot Customer ‘Grab And Go’ Arrested By Police: VIPD
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Cashier Who Watched Home Depot Customer ‘Grab And Go’ Arrested By Police: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix cashier who allegedly allowed a Home Depot customer to "grab and go" was arrested by police, authorities said. Gillian Harris, 42, was arrested and charged…
Posted by October 7, 2020
Former Senator’s Son Arrested After Allegedly Sexting Revenge Porn Of Woman On WhatsApp: VIPD
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Former Senator’s Son Arrested After Allegedly Sexting Revenge Porn Of Woman On WhatsApp: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly sexted revenge porn of a woman through a smart phone application. Elmo D. Roebuck, Jr., 55…
Posted by October 7, 2020
ECLAC Knows How Latin America and The Caribbean Can Move Forward In A Post COVID-19 World
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ECLAC Knows How Latin America and The Caribbean Can Move Forward In A Post COVID-19 World

SANTIAGO, Chile — It will be essential to maintain and deepen active macroeconomic policies to achieve recovery and economic and social transformation after the crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic,…
Posted by October 6, 2020
DLCA To Hold Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed New Liquor License For Tavern On Kronprindsens Gade
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DLCA To Hold Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed New Liquor License For Tavern On Kronprindsens Gade

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) said today a virtual public hearing will be held to hear community concerns about a pending application…
Posted by October 6, 2020
Police Arrest St. Thomas Throat Slasher After Victim Tells Authorities Where To Look For Him: VIPD
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Police Arrest St. Thomas Throat Slasher After Victim Tells Authorities Where To Look For Him: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police responded to a throat-slashing incident in Contant early Sunday morning and by late Sunday afternoon authorities had the St. Thomas suspect in official custody. Allen "Buckwheat"…
Posted by October 6, 2020
GlobalGiving Helping To Raise Funds For Hurricane Recovery and Children’s Education During COVID-19
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GlobalGiving Helping To Raise Funds For Hurricane Recovery and Children’s Education During COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With the help of GlobalGiving’s #LittlexLittle campaign, The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum in St. Thomas was able to reach its fundraising goal to raise funds for their…
Posted by October 6, 2020
VIWMA Urges Residents To Separate Solid Waste And Use Its Convenience Centers
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VIWMA Urges Residents To Separate Solid Waste And Use Its Convenience Centers

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) urges residents to source separate their household solid waste and use the Convenience Centers located on St. Thomas and St. Croix.…
Posted by October 5, 2020
Free TV Application Is Now Streaming in Puerto Rico
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Free TV Application Is Now Streaming in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Olympusat, International, LLC., a world-class media company with a fast-growing multi-platform portfolio and specializing in production, distribution, and commercialization of high-quality HD content for broadcast television, MVPDs,…
Posted by October 5, 2020
RTPark Hopes Job Archive Program Will Begin To Reverse ‘Brain Drain’ In The Territory
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RTPark Hopes Job Archive Program Will Begin To Reverse ‘Brain Drain’ In The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — UVI’s Research and Technology Park wants to bring Virgin Islanders back home with their new Vista+ (Virgin Islands STEM Talent Archive) workforce development initiative. The official launch…
Posted by October 5, 2020

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