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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 Leadership at VI Casino Control Commission as Pickering Steps Down
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named Joel Lee as the next chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, replacing longtime…
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St. Thomas Can Now Track Economic Trends Through Public Tax Data
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue publishes detailed gross sales reports by industry, offering St. Thomas residents and business leaders a window into…
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Local Vendors Can Now Tap Into Government Contracts Through GVI Procurement Platform
St. Thomas and U.S. Virgin Islands businesses have a direct pathway to secure government contracts through the Government of the Virgin Islands procurement system, though…
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USVI Taxis Must Go Digital: New Law Mandates Electronic Payments
The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission must implement an electronic payment system following Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach’s approval of legislation Nov. 25, marking a significant…
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Death of St. Thomas Business Figure Raises Questions About Local Enterprise Succession
The passing of Shefton Adonis Clarke at age 65 has left questions about the future of any business interests tied to the St. Thomas entrepreneur,…
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Tourism Boom Fuels Labor Shortages: Local Businesses Struggle to Staff Up
As St. Thomas welcomes an unprecedented surge of tourists in the first quarter of 2026, local businesses are facing a mounting crisis: they cannot find…
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VI Legislature Set to Debate Key Bills: Here’s What St. Thomas Residents Should Know
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Legislature is poised to begin deliberations on a slate of bills with the potential to significantly impact the lives…
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St. Thomas Summer Job Openings Available Now Through VIDE Program
The Virgin Islands Department of Education is recruiting St. Thomas residents for temporary positions tied to the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, offering early employment…
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Business & Economy, Community & Culture, Government & Politics, Infrastructure & Utilities, Tourism & EventsCarnival 2026 Traffic Plan Released: Here’s How Road Closures Will Affect Your Commute
The Department of Public Works has released the official road closure schedule and adjusted public transportation routes for Carnival 2026, signaling the start of major…
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Carnival 2026 Opens with New Vendor Framework and Safety Protocols in Place
St. Thomas is ready to celebrate Carnival 2026 with a newly formalized vendor permit system and enhanced public safety measures now available in the public…