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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Government & Politics
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Nominations, Legislation
The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary forwarded multiple nominations, acts and resolutions during a recent session at Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on…
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Legislature Kicks Off FY2026 Budget Process as Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands has entered the FY2026 budget cycle, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. submitting his proposed budget and lawmakers preparing…
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Legislature Deep Into FY2026 Budget Cycle as St. Thomas Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands is deep into the Fiscal Year 2026 budget cycle, with committees conducting hearings and meetings that will…
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Appointments, Legislation
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary forwarded multiple nominees, acts and resolutions during a recent meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St.…
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Territorial Government Reviews Maritime Operations with US Coast Guard
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced that his administration met with U.S. Coast Guard officials to discuss the operational status of two key ferry vessels serving…
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Coast Guard to Meet With Gov. Bryan Over Cargo Route Rules Affecting USVI Supply Chain
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. will meet with U.S. Coast Guard officials to discuss recent orders that have raised concerns about the movement of essential cargo…
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Know the Numbers: VIPD Urges St. Thomas Residents to Keep Emergency Contacts Handy
The Virgin Islands Police Department is reminding residents and visitors on St. Thomas and St. John to save the department’s emergency response numbers, emphasizing that…
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Filing a Complaint Against WAPA or Other Utilities? Here’s How USVI Residents Can Get Help
The U.S. Virgin Islands Public Services Commission operates a formal complaint process designed to give residents a direct channel to address problems with regulated utilities,…
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St. Thomas Residents Should Watch FY2026 Budget Decisions Taking Shape at Legislature
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands is advancing the fiscal year 2026 budget through committee hearings and mark-up sessions this spring, with…
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Government Appointments Stall at Legislature: What It Means for St. Thomas Services
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary processed multiple nominees, acts and resolutions in late April, yet confirmation…