Brilliance and Blight: The Invisible Man of Frederiksted
60 Lives Saved: Coast Guard Cutter Thetis Interdicts Overloaded Migrant Vessel in Mona Passage
The Ghost in the Grid: Bryan Pledges ‘Bold Commitment’ as WAPA Outages Paralyze St. Thomas-St. John
The Architect of the 'We': Why Dusty May’s Michigan is a Family Affair
From Jordan to John A. Bell: International Fugitive Arrested on St. Croix for $2K Worthless Check Scam
Laundromat Crash Ends in $180K Bail: St. Thomas Pursuit Leads to Double Firearm Recovery
Homeowner Fires Shots, Detains Burglary Suspect on Hospital Street
SUMMARY A 58-year-old man, Thomas Brennan, was arrested early Saturday morning after a Christiansted homeowner caught him attempting to break into a Hospital Street residence. The homeowner reported firing two shots during the encounter and detained Brennan until VIPD officers arrived on the scene. Brennan is charged with attempted burglary, trespass, destruction of property, and petit larceny.
High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Reckless Endangerment Arrest in Old Fredensborg
St. Croix Man Arrested for Domestic Assault After Altercation at Frontline Bar
CONSUMER ALERT: The ‘Blackheart’ Betrayal at Pueblo Golden Rock
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Free Press investigates a "Blackheart" betrayal in the produce aisles of Pueblo Golden Rock. From YouTube "health hacks" involving toxic onion skins to "Canada No. 1" Russet potatoes riddled with fungal "grey sores," Crucian consumers are being forced to act like surgeons just to prep breakfast. We call on the DLCA to stop these "Blackguard" retailers from foisting rotten, blighted spuds on an unwitting public. It’s time for consumer protection to step out of the office and into the potato bin.
GREEN THUMB: THE STAR FRUIT STRUGGLE
SUMMARY: The St. Croix Sun’s Green Thumb division tackles a local carambola (Star Fruit) crisis. When a two-year-old tree stops thriving and begins "self-pruning" its own branches, the diagnosis often points to a "clay vault" of compacted soil and hydration stress. We break down the recovery plan—from vertical mulching to pH balancing—to help local gardeners turn a struggling "patient" back into a high-output producer.
COURT WATCH: FRAUD AND FELONIES AT KINGSHILL
From the Mop to the Mask: The Viral Journey of Dr. Shay Taylor-Allen
SUMMARY: From cleaning the CEO's office to administering anesthesia: Shay Taylor-Allen’s "Alice in Wonderland" journey from a ten-year career as a Yale hospital janitor to becoming a resident doctor at the same facility is the ultimate masterclass in "no process" grit and Caribbean-style resilience.
Over 200 Rounds Fired in Peter’s Rest Shooting; Two Injured
SUMMARY: Two people are being treated at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital after more than 200 rounds of ammunition were discharged near Carlos Bar in Christiansted early Sunday morning.
Wolverines Punch Final Four Ticket with Dominant Rout of Tennessee
SUMMARY Michigan advanced to its first Final Four since 2018 with a 95–62 blowout of Tennessee, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 27 points and a record-breaking offensive surge.
ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR: The Midwest Final: A Study in Controlled Chaos
A Tale of Two Ships: Luxury and Logistics Share the Frederiksted Pier
U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; ‘Operation Southern Spear’ Death Toll Hits 163
SUMMARY The U.S. military conducted its 47th "lethal kinetic strike" on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean on March 25, killing four people. This brings the total death toll of "Operation Southern Spear" to 163 since September 2025. While the Trump administration defends the strikes as necessary for national security, international observers have decried the lack of evidence and labeled the actions as extrajudicial killings.
VIWMA Announces Transfer Day and Easter Holiday Schedule
SUMMARY The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority has released its modified operating schedule for the Transfer Day and Easter holiday period, affecting landfills and transfer stations across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. While disposal facilities will maintain various holiday hours, all administrative offices will remain closed from March 31 until April 7. Additionally, a special collection for white goods and bulk waste is scheduled for March 28–29.