Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility – Virgin Islands Free Press

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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.…

John McCarthy March 4, 2026

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THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME

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…

John McCarthy March 1, 2026

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SCOOP: U.S. Navy Scuttles St. Croix Port Visits; USS Iwo Jima Group Abandons Frederiksted Schedule

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…

John McCarthy February 18, 2026

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USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix

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…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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American might on display in St. Croix

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…

John McCarthy November 8, 2025

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Rhapsody of the Seas arrives in St. Croix after sailing from Puerto Rico

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…

John McCarthy May 25, 2025

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Reconstruction of landing pier begins Tuesday

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…

John McCarthy May 9, 2024

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Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier

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…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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Adventure In The Seas – The Turtle Diaries

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…

John McCarthy January 11, 2024

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Street Closings Announced For Caribbean Music Festival Tomorrow

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…

John McCarthy February 16, 2023