Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW)

VITRAN bus involved in crash in La Grande Princess, DPW confirms

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Public Works (DPW) confirms that a traffic accident involving a Virgin Islands Transit (VITRAN) mass transit bus occurred this morning at approximately 7:39 a.m. on…

John McCarthy June 20, 2025

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Public Works commissioner condemns act of vandalism at Eastern Cemetery in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — DPW employees discovered a defaced and desecrated gravesite at the Eastern Cemetery in Smith Bay on St. Thomas on Tuesday morning, the Public Works Department said today. DPW…

John McCarthy October 9, 2024

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VIWMA and DPW remove dumped tires from Concordia bin site

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to thankthe Department of Public Works (DPW) and our VIWMA team for mobilizing the manpower andequipment to remove illegally…

John McCarthy September 25, 2024

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Public Works draws complaints after failing to cut the grass at Kingshill Cemetery

KINGSHILL — Public Works is no longer mowing the grass in the Kingshill Cemetery. Concerned citizens whose family members are buried in the historic government-run cemetery contacted the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy April 21, 2024

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No bus service on President’s Day, VITRAN says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VITRAN will not offer fixed-route services or ADA-Paratransit services in observance of President's Day on Monday. Public Works said it appreciates the patience of bus riders in…

John McCarthy February 17, 2024

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Altona Lagoon Bridge work begins in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Work to restore the Altona Lagoon Bridge foundation began on Monday with pile driving operations, the Public Works Department announced. In a press release, the Public Works Department…

John McCarthy January 30, 2024

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VIFEMS Offers $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Cane Field Firestarter

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) concluded fire containment operations at the cane field in Frederiksted at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Throughout the day, VIFEMS…

John McCarthy May 30, 2023

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DPW Gets $2M Grant For Estate Thomas Road Project

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Estate Thomas neighborhood roads will receive a facelift in the very near future, thanks to a $2 million dollar grant from the Department of Interior. The Department of…

John McCarthy August 9, 2022

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Police Investigating Sunday Morning Rape At Bovoni Landfill In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the VIPD's Criminal Investigation Bureau were dispatched to the Schneider Regional Medical Center in regards to a reported rape which occurred at 4:30 a.m. Sunday,…

John McCarthy February 11, 2022

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‘To Protect and Serve’ Virgin Islands Police Officer Assists Motorist With Flat Tire

CHRISTIANSTED — A member of the Virgin Islands Police Department took some extra time to help a family with a flat tire. Sgt. Kirk Fieulleteau assisted a family who was…

John McCarthy January 24, 2022