Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) – Virgin Islands Free Press

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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Bryan thanks Trump Administration, USTR for exempting USVI from proposed port fees

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued a statement expressing deep appreciation for the decision by the Trump administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)…

John McCarthy April 18, 2025

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Plaskett updates territory on Trump’s proposed port fees

WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett shared the following update regarding President Trump’s executive order on the maritime industry: “This week, President Trump announced an executive order which…

John McCarthy April 12, 2025

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Driver killed when SUV veered off road into ravine, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED – A man was killed after the SUV he was driving skidded and plunged into a ravine off East Airport Road in St. Croix recently. Micheal R. King, 66,…

John McCarthy April 5, 2025

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USVI sets new tourism record in 2024, welcoming unprecedented visitor numbers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly announces new record-breaking passenger arrival numbers, which highlight the continued growth of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John as…

John McCarthy January 9, 2025

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VIPA launches tender for dredging of Charlotte Amalie Harbor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has issued an invitation to bid for the dredging of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St Thomas. VIPA is seeking a qualified contractor…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025

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St. Croix man pleads guilty to threatening federal agents

CHRISTIANSTED — Jamoi Weekes, 30, of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to threatening federal officials, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith said Monday. Weekes’ sentencing is scheduled for March 19, 2025,…

John McCarthy November 19, 2024

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CBP drug dog sniffs out marijuana mule from Orlando

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers allegedly found 27 pounds of marijuana in two suitcases. Gregory…

John McCarthy November 16, 2024

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Hotel & Tourism Association supports VIPA’s partnership to improve territory’s airports

Dear Editor, The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association fully supports the plans for essential and long-needed improvements to the airport experience on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The Cyril E.…

John McCarthy August 11, 2024

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VIPA issues travel advisory for Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority issued a travel advisory for the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this morning. Travelers should arrive at the St. Thomas…

John McCarthy July 20, 2024