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Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar

ST. CROIX — The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands held a dedicated Citation Calendar this morning to address a wave of waste management violations across the island. Presided over…

John McCarthy February 26, 2026

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3 men found dead at Concordia waste facility, homicide detectives investigate

FREDERIKSTED — Three men were found dead at a waste "convenience center" in Estate Concordia on St. Croix this morning and homicide detectives are working to find out what led…

John McCarthy January 19, 2026

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Sewer line repairs on Hospital Street begin today, VIWMA says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said that a sewer line will be installed at #25 Hospital Street this morning. All vehicular traffic, including service vehicles, will be…

John McCarthy July 11, 2025

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VIWMA ‘temporarily’ closes Anguilla landfill on Easter Sunday

FREDERIKSTED - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said today that the Anguilla Landfill will be closed today, Sunday, April 20, 2025, "due to mechanical issues." VIWMA's prepared statement did…

John McCarthy April 20, 2025

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EPA administrator discusses USVI environmental priorities in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to St. Croix to engage with government officials, meet the EPA team working on the ground, and discuss strategies for tackling the…

John McCarthy April 8, 2025

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Cancryn pump station ‘offline, but currently undergoing repair,’ VIWMA says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the Cancryn pump station "is currently offline but undergoing repair." This situation may lead to sewer system issues.…

John McCarthy February 20, 2025

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Ongoing fire closes Anguilla landfill

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the St. Croix Anguilla Landfill "will be closing today until further notice due to fire." Virgin Islands Fire and…

John McCarthy February 18, 2025

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VIWMA decries arson incident that ‘destroyed garbage trucks’ on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED —The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that it "condemns in the strongest terms the recent arson that destroyed garbage trucks and essential heavy equipment belonging to…

John McCarthy January 12, 2025

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St. John’s Susannaberg Transfer Station closed due to WAPA power outages

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said Thursday that the St. John Susannaberg Transfer Station was temporarily closed due to WAPA power outages. The Transfer Station…

John McCarthy November 22, 2024

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Sewage could overflow in downtown St. Thomas due to pump station failure, VIWMA says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said Sunday night that the Cancryn Pump Station "is currently offline due to a disruption with the discharge line." This…

John McCarthy November 12, 2024