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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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VI Health Department Launches Mental Health Push for Homeless Population This May
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is rolling out a series of mental health initiatives this May, with a particular focus…
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VIPD’s Community Partnership Strategy Takes Shape on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Police Department is shifting its operational approach toward community-centered policing, marking a strategic pivot that leadership says will reshape how residents interact…
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VIPD Pivots Toward Community-Centered Policing Strategy on St. Thomas
The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department is reshaping its operational approach around a community-first model, signaling a strategic shift aimed at strengthening relationships between officers…
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Former Sen. John A. Bell Sr. Remembered as Pillar of St. Croix Leadership
The U.S. Virgin Islands lost a prominent political figure with the passing of former Senator John A. Bell Sr., a decades-long advocate for St. Croix…
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USVI WIC Program Introduces Enhanced Food Packages to Boost Child and Maternal Health
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has rolled out updated food packages through its Women, Infants, and Children program, offering participating families greater choice…
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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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Soca Legend ‘Pumpa’ Receives Territory Key and Street Honor
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation honoring soca artist Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd Jr., awarding him the Official Key to the Territory and…
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Virgin Islands Health Department Releases Annual Disease Report
The Virgin Islands Department of Health has published its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report, offering residents a detailed look at disease patterns across the territory and…
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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 that could illuminate pressing health…
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VIPD Launches Volunteer Program to Strengthen Community Safety Across Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands Police Department is expanding its approach to public safety by actively recruiting residents to join volunteer initiatives designed to reduce crime and…