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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Business & Economy
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New Charlotte Amalie High School Construction Begins: What It Means for St. Thomas Jobs
The Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Consigli/Benton Joint Venture officially broke ground Monday on the new Charlotte Amalie High School, marking the start…
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Governor Eyes Tax Relief as Federal Drug Pricing Changes Strain USVI Pharmacies
Rising medication costs tied to new federal pricing policies are threatening the financial stability of pharmacies across St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, leaving…
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St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Your Day-by-Day Guide to the 74th Annual Celebration
The 74th St. Thomas Carnival runs April 26 through May 2, 2026 — seven days of fetes, pageants, parades, and J’ouvert, produced by the V.I.…
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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…
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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 through public hearings that could…
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St. Thomas Businesses Chart Course for Youth Sailing Growth
St. Thomas businesses are investing in youth sailing programs, signaling a strategic push to develop the territory’s marine sports ecosystem and attract regional sailing events.…
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Flood Watch to Bring Monday-Wednesday Disruptions Across St. Thomas and USVI
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning Monday morning through Wednesday morning,…
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GoDaddy Security Failures Put USVI Small Businesses at Risk, Experts Warn
A major web hosting platform’s inability to detect and prevent a large-scale security breach affecting a local news outlet has raised serious concerns about the…
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St. Croix Hospital Rebuild Opens Doors for Local Construction Firms
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery has launched a major reconstruction effort at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center on St. Croix,…
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Major School Modernization Project Launches on St. Thomas Under Consigli/Benton Contract
A significant reconstruction effort at the Bertha C. Boschulte PreK-8 School on St. Thomas officially began this week, marking one of the territory’s largest education…