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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Community & Culture
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WSTA Radio Lease Approved, Securing Local Voice on St. Thomas
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands has approved a lease agreement with PEO Productions, LLC, the operator of WSTA Radio, ensuring the station continues…
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Territory Remains Clear of Hantavirus; Health Officials Stress Rodent Control
The U.S. Virgin Islands has not recorded any confirmed cases of hantavirus, health officials said this week, though the announcement highlights the importance of rodent…
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VIPD Seeks Volunteers: St. Thomas Residents Can Join Law Enforcement Efforts
The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department is actively recruiting volunteers from St. Thomas and St. John to support community policing initiatives and help strengthen public…
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VIPD Charts New Course With Community-Centered Policing Strategy on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Police Department is positioning community engagement as central to its public safety mission, signaling a potential shift in how the department operates…
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Heat Advisory Issued for St. Thomas and Virgin Islands as Dangerous Temperatures Peak
A heat advisory will blanket portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands today, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity posing risks to vulnerable…
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USVI Healthcare Crisis Takes Center Stage on National Podcast
A University of the Virgin Islands healthcare leader recently shared the territory’s most pressing medical challenges with a national audience, offering potential pathways to federal…
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Doc James Racetrack Funding Approved; Community Projects to Receive Investment
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed legislation on Nov. 10 that allocates funds to complete the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack while directing money toward community and…
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VIPD Pushes Community Partnerships as Key Crime-Prevention Strategy
The Virgin Islands Police Department is banking on deeper collaboration between residents and law enforcement to reduce crime and create a more secure environment across…
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VIPD Pushes Community Engagement as Bridge to Stronger Public Safety
The Virgin Islands Police Department is betting that deeper community involvement will reshape how residents view law enforcement and participate in crime prevention efforts across…
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Soca Legend ‘Pumpa’ Liburd Receives Official Key to the Territory
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation awarding the Official Key to the Territory to soca musician Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd Jr., recognizing his…