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…
FREDERIKSTED — The people have spoken, and the message to the “comfortable” status quo is loud, clear, and unyielding. Following the St. Croix Sun’s recent deep dive into the “structural integrity” of our leadership—both past…
FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Navy has abruptly scrubbed a series of highly anticipated port visits to St. Croix, leaving local businesses and taxi operators in the lurch just days before the first vessels were set…
USS Lake Erie (CG-70) is the U.S. Navy ship currently docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix as of today, the Virgin Islands Free Press can confirm. This Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser…
FREDERIKSTED — As President Trump ramps up his show of force against Venezuela, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) — a massive Wasp-class amphibious assault ship — is docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine…
FREDERIKSTED — The Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in St. Croix with its 3,201 cruise ship passengers at 8:00 a.m. today. The Royal Caribbean ship was the second in its line to visit the Ann…
FREDERIKSTED — The reconstruction of the south tender landing pier at the Abramson Marine Facility in Frederiksted, St. Croix starts on May 14, the Virgin Islands Port Authority said. Construction may cause noise and vibrations…
FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Willow will be at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 p.m. The vessel will be providing free tours to the public. …
FREDERIKSTED — Mark Walters took photos of a green sea turtle during a diving adventure off the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Wednesday. Walters is a U.S. Virgin Islands native, FEMA retiree and avid…
FREDERIKSTED — Street closings have been announced in preparation of the Caribbean Music Festival’s Free Outdoor Community Concert hosted by the United Jazz Foundation and the USVI Department of Tourism tomorrow. Strand Street between Hill…