Alerts

Power Disruptions Delay Government Office Openings

Acting Governor Tregenza Roach - July 15, 2026

Please be advised that Acting Governor Tregenza Roach has announced a 10 a.m. opening of government offices in the St. Thomas/St. John District as a result of the power disruptions.

Warning: Telephone Company Impersonation Scams

Mat Probasco - July 14, 2026

Consumers are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of a phone scam in which criminals impersonate the telephone provider representative to gain unauthorized access to customer accounts.

Plan to Strengthen Western St. Croix Water System

WAPA - July 14, 2026

WAPA acknowledges ongoing service challenges while advancing major infrastructure investment.

Christiansted’s Strand Street Parking Lot Closed July 17-19

Department of Public Works - July 9, 2026

The Department of Public Works is advising the community of an upcoming closure of the Strand Street Parking Lot in Downtown Christiansted on St. Croix. The lot will be unavailable for public use from the evening of Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, for a private event. Any...

Sargassum Closes Lindquist Beach Through Thursday

Magens Bay Authority - July 8, 2026

The Magens Bay Authority regrets to announce that Smith Bay (Lindquist Beach) will once again be closed to the public effective Thursday, July 9, 2026, until further notice due to a significant new influx of sargassum along the shoreline. Although the beach recently reopened following extensive cleanup efforts, changing environmental conditions...

Sewer Line Installation in Peter’s Rest, St. Croix

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority - July 8, 2026

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority advises the community that a sewer line (lateral) installation is underway today, Wednesday, July 8, at #70 Peter’s Rest, Christiansted. During the installation work, vehicular traffic, including service vehicles traveling along Queen Mary Highway and Peter’s Rest Road, will be diverted as directed by...

Expect Hospital Construction Noise Around JLF

Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team - July 8, 2026

The Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team wishes to inform the public that, as part of the ongoing redevelopment of healthcare infrastructure throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, construction activities will continue to increase at various project locations across the Territory. In particular, construction at the JFL 5-Acre Development site adjacent to the...

Sargassum Closes Lindquist Beach Through Tuesday

Magens Bay Authority - July 5, 2026

The Magens Bay Authority advises the public that Smith Bay (Lindquist Beach) will remain closed on Monday, July 6, due to the continued presence of excessive sargassum and unsafe beach conditions. The Authority has been closely monitoring conditions throughout the holiday weekend. While cleanup efforts continue, a significant accumulation of...

Disorderly Ferry Behavior Must End, Port Authority Warns

Virgin Islands Port Authority - July 2, 2026

The Virgin Islands Port Authority has been experiencing a significant increase in disorderly behavior and chaotic incidents among travelers on return trips from St. John to St. Thomas, following the nightly events at the St. John Celebration Village.

Emancipation Garden Repairs Wednesday

Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation - July 1, 2026

The Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works advises the public that Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas will be closed to pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, July 1, as renovation and park improvement work continues. This temporary closure is necessary to allow contractors to safely complete...

St. Thomas–St. John Rotational Power Outage Update

By Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority - June 25, 2026

WAPA anticipates providing a clearer restoration timeline by this weekend.

Road Work on Store Kongens Gade in Cruz Bay Thursday Night

Department of Public Works - June 24, 2026

DPW contractor Island Roads Corp. will commence road repairs on Thursday, June 25 and continue through Friday, June 26. To minimize disruptions for motorists and residents, construction activities will take place overnight from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day.

New Waste Collection Day for Estate Blessing

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority - June 22, 2026

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority would like to inform residents of Estate Blessing of an update to their house-to-house waste collection schedule. Effective tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, household waste will be collected every Tuesday. This adjustment is part of VIWMA’s ongoing efforts to improve service reliability, strengthen operational efficiency,...

St. John road Repairs Next Week

Department of Public Works - June 20, 2026

DW appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as it continues working to improve road conditions throughout the territory.

Scheduled Electrical Interruption Planned for Feeders 7A and 8B Thursday

Water and Power Authority - June 15, 2026

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority advises customers served by Feeders 7A and 8B of a scheduled electrical service interruption on Thursday, June 18, to allow crews to complete maintenance on an electrical pole near Altona Terrace.

Territory-Wide Burn Ban

Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services - June 15, 2026

Effective immediately, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services announces a territory-wide burn ban. This decision has been made in response to increased fire risks and high winds currently affecting the territory. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice and applies to all open fires, including...

VIPA Closes Cruz Bay Parking Lot for St. John Celebration Events

VIPA - June 13, 2026

The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced that the parking lot adjacent to the U.S. Customs facility in Cruz Bay, St. John, will be closed for public parking beginning Tuesday, June 16. This parking lot will be transformed into the St. John Celebration Village, featuring local vendors and live performances...

Reminder: Don’t Buy, Sell, or Have Illegal Fireworks

Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services - June 12, 2026

As the Fourth of July holiday draws near, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services reminds residents and visitors of the importance of adhering to local laws governing the sale, possession, and use of fireworks.

Road Paving in Frederiksted

Department of Public Works - June 10, 2026

The Department of Public Works advises the public of road repairs throughout downtown Frederiksted on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

St. Thomas-St. John Power Problems

Water and Power Authority - June 9, 2026

As Wartsila #3 continues to undergo unscheduled repairs, please see the current rotational outage schedule in effect. Customers on the schedule below will only be affected as load demands. Plant personnel will do their best to maintain as many customers as possible: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feeder 7B Feeder 7E 8:00 PM...