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…
ST. THOMAS — A Spirit Airlines passenger turned the tarmac at Cyril E. King Airport into a combat zone Thursday afternoon, allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer before being released on a bail amount lower…
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — From the deep-water anchorage of St. Thomas to the historic pier of St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands is currently hosting one of the most significant maritime gatherings in its history.…
ST. CROIX & ST. THOMAS, USVI — The U.S. Virgin Islands has officially become the busiest hub in the Caribbean this week. From the historic pier in Frederiksted to the bustling docks of Charlotte Amalie,…
By Virgin Islands Free Press Editorial Board In the bureaucracy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, numbers often lose their meaning. But this week, Attorney General Gordon Rhea provided one that should stop every resident in…
Today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, the cruise ship docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in Frederiksted, St. Croix, is the Marella Discovery. The ship arrived at approximately 8:00 AM and is scheduled to…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said this morning that it has received notice of several flight cancellations due to airport restrictions in the region. The Cyril E. King Airport in St.…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority said its contractor has begun the demolition of the former Adelita Cancryn Junior High School property located along Veterans Drive in St. Thomas. The demolition marks the…