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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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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…
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WAPA, Disaster Recovery Office Team Up to Rebuild St. Thomas Power Infrastructure
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has partnered with the Office of Disaster Recovery to overhaul electrical generation systems serving St. Thomas and St.…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Rolls Out New Financial Reports to Track Territory’s Economic Performance
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue has begun publishing new collection, refund, and industry gross sales reports, marking a shift toward greater financial transparency for…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Launches Digital Tax Filing Platform
The V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue has rolled out new online platforms designed to streamline how St. Thomas residents and local businesses file taxes and…
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St. Thomas Set to Host Key Budget Hearing as Legislature Tackles Financial Legislation
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will convene on Nov. 17 at ten a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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St. Thomas Set to Host Key Budget Hearing as Legislature Tackles Financial Legislation
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will convene on Nov. 17 at ten a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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Virgin Islands Faces Procurement Crisis as Vendor Pool Shrinks
A shrinking roster of approved vendors is forcing the Virgin Islands government to operate with fewer choices in everything from office supplies to construction services,…