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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
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Bank Fraud Case Against Former Port Authority Director Exposes USVI Financial Vulnerabilities
Former V.I. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe entered a not guilty plea in federal court on April 14, marking the opening phase of a bank fraud case that has exposed critical gaps in financial institution oversight across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The case arrives at a moment when residents and policymakers are increasingly concerned about the security of deposits…
“We cannot keep patching infrastructure that should have been replaced years ago.”
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De Minimis Debate: Local Businesses Report Impacts to White House
Government House has submitted documentation to the White House containing firsthand reports from U.S. Virgin Islands residents and business owners describing the economic fallout from the suspension of the federal de minimis exemption, marking the conclusion of a territory-wide information-gathering push by the Bryan-Roach Administration. The move reflects mounting pressure on federal trade policy as local merchants grapple with higher…
Local News
- Bank Fraud Case Against Former Port Authority Director Exposes USVI Financial Vulnerabilities
- De Minimis Debate: Local Businesses Report Impacts to White House
- VI Government Delivers Resident Impact Stories to White House on De Minimis Exemption
- USVI Administration Pushes Forward on Tax Refunds as Residents Face Financial Pressure
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Gospel Concert Under the Stars
Thursday, April 16, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Venezia | Havensight | 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Symphony of the Seas | Crown Bay | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
Friday, April 17, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Star | Havensight | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Sunday, April 19, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel of the Seas | Crown Bay | 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Luna | Havensight | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Caribbean Princess | Havensight | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Adventure of the Seas | Crown Bay | 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Crown Bay | 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Prima | Havensight | 9:30 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Star of the Seas | Crown Bay | 8:30 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Celebrity Xcel | Crown Bay | 7:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thursday, April 23, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Celebration | Havensight | 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
- Bank Fraud Case Against Former Port Authority Director Exposes USVI Financial Vulnerabilities
- De Minimis Debate: Local Businesses Report Impacts to White House
- VI Government Delivers Resident Impact Stories to White House on De Minimis Exemption
- USVI Administration Pushes Forward on Tax Refunds as Residents Face Financial Pressure
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VIEDA to Hold Public Hearings on Economic Development Applications Thursday
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority’s Governing Board will convene Thursday, April 16, to review applications seeking economic development incentives…
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warning for St. Thomas
A flash flood warning remained in effect for St. Thomas on Tuesday as thunderstorms dumped between two and three inches…
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Flash Flood Warning Extended Through Early Afternoon as Heavy Rain Batters St. Thomas
The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning for St. Thomas through 2 p.m. on Tuesday as thunderstorms dumped…
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Alumni-Led Health Screenings Shed Light on Student Wellness Trends in St. Thomas
The Cyril E. King High School Class of 1983 organized a health and wellness screening event targeting students, generating data…