On February 17th, the Virgin Islands Port Authority will host the Frederiksted Waterfront Master Planning Community Meetings at the HERA Terminal Conference Room in St. Croix. The public is invited to help shape the future of the Frederiksted Waterfront!

Both the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas (STT) and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix (STX) are open, and normal operations have resumed. Flights between STT and STX begin at 7 am today.

Airports in the US Virgin Islands are open, but FAA travel restrictions have canceled flights from U.S.-based air carriers. and aircrafts. Travelers are urged to contact airlines directly for flight updates.

The former Cancryn School property, which FEMA condemned after the 2017 hurricanes, is scheduled for demolition. Work commenced this week with the initial clearing of the property, and secured fencing with controlled access is being installed. Building clearance and remediation activities are planned to begin on January 16, 2026, followed by structural demolition starting on February 7, 2026.

VIPA, Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), and Cruise Terminals International (CTI) celebrated the signing of a landmark agreement to redevelop the Crown Bay District into a vibrant, mixed-use destination for residents and visitors at a ceremony held on December 17, 2025, at Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas. This marks a transformative collaboration between the public and private sectors, representing a major investment in the USVI's tourism and economi

VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe expressed his sincere appreciation for the quick response and immediate action of Compton, Freeman, and Roberts, who played a crucial role in saving lives, as well as for the support from the agencies involved in this situation.

VIPA expresses gratitude to Governor Bryan, the Senators of the 36th Legislature, and other government and private sector groups for their contributions to advancing legislation that will transform the cruise industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands through the redevelopment of the Crown Bay District in St. Thomas.

Two projects at the CEKA runway will begin on December 1, 2025, through 2026, requiring nightly closures from 10 pm - 5 am.

VIPA announced today that it has revised its proposed marine tariff rate increases following extensive public and stakeholder engagement. The revised proposal reflects the concerns, recommendations, and feedback received during a series of public meetings held territory-wide on October 6–8, 2025.

VIPA will conclude its public hearings on proposed marine tariff amendments tonight at 6 PM in St. Croix at the Rohlsen Airport Terminal. Residents are encouraged to submit their feedback via email.

The Virgin Islands Port Authority invites the public to attend hearings regarding changes to existing marine fees and the introduction of new fees. The revised marine tariff will take effect on January 1, 2026.

The USVI will welcome the first visit of Royal Caribbean International's Star of the Seas in Crown Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The ICON-class ship arrives on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at noon.

Repairs to the airport terminal's air conditioning system in St. Thomas are expected to be completed soon, providing a more comfortable experience for travelers and tenants of the King Airport in St. Thomas.

The St. John Celebration 2025 Village opened on Sunday, June 29, in Cruz Bay. The Virgin Islands Port Authority encourages the community...

The Containerport in Krause Lagoon, St. Croix, will be closed as a safety precaution from 8 am to 2 pm on June 19, 2025.

[St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands] — The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center (“the Containerport”), located in Krause...

Operations at the Containerport in Krause Lagoon, St. Croix are suspended pending the inspection of a gas tank that fell at the port. Entry to the port is not allowed until further notice.

Issued June 4, 2025  [St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands] — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) would like to inform the community that...

Virgin Islands Port Authority, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Services, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Antilles Gas confirmed that the facility is now safe for normal operations.

Inspections conducted at the facility have led to the decision to evacuate and suspend all port activities until further notice. VIPA, VI Fire and Emergency Services, and the U.S. Coast Guard are responding to the incident.