# Virgin Islands Power Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-31T22:11:15+00:00
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Power outages hit St. Thomas and St. John again—this time the second blackout in just two days—blaming a main power plant failure. With over 40,000 residents on St. Thomas and nearly 4,000 on St. John left in the dark, frustration is mounting online as people demand urgent government action. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has poured $100 million into the utility, but the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority still struggles—citing aging infrastructure, hurricane damage from 2017, and years of neglect. More than half the territory’s generators are over 25 years old, and with 90% of power lines destroyed by Irma and Maria, recovery remains slow. Temporary generators and battery storage are promised—but will they finally bring stability? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28a716896c60e141

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