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10 August 2026

St. Croix advances $22.4m container terminal upgrade

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St. Croix advances $22.4m container terminal upgrade

The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is progressing a $22. 4 million upgrade of the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal in St. Croix, with the project currently in the design phase. The authority will hold a public meeting on 14 August to present the planned improvements, project objectives and current design status. Feedback received during the […] The post St.

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