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

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

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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets … including USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority said today that "large-scale tech outages are disrupting airlines and businesses around the world." Travelers to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy July 19, 2024

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What is the VIPA Airports P3 Project?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is launching a transformative Public-Private Partnership (P3) to modernize and enhance the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) on St. Croix and…

John McCarthy July 10, 2024

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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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Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand

MIAMI — Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to recruit thousands of workers to staff its ships and private destinations to…

John McCarthy May 8, 2024