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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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Former Senate President Ronald E. Russell Dies, Leaving Mark on USVI Politics
Ronald E. Russell, a St. Croix attorney who served as president of the territorial Senate and shaped decades of public policy in the U.S. Virgin…
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Governor Bryan Signs Tax Amnesty Bill, Offering Relief to USVI Households and Businesses
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed legislation Nov. 10 establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period that waives penalties on overdue property, income and gross receipts taxes…
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Legislature Enters Critical FY2026 Budget Cycle: How It Affects Your Services
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands is entering the fiscal year 2026 budget process, kicking off a series of hearings and committee meetings…
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USVI Legislature’s Rules Committee Advances Judicial Nominations and Bills
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary of the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands met recently in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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36th Legislature Enters Critical Budget Phase as FY 2026 Spending Plan Takes Shape
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has launched its fiscal year 2026 budget cycle, with a series of committee hearings and mark-up…
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Legislature’s Rules Committee Advances Slate of Nominees: What It Means for USVI
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary of the U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature moved forward a substantial group of nominees and legislative items this month, setting…
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VIPD Logs Rising Arrests Across Territory as Staffing Questions Persist
The Virgin Islands Police Department has recorded dozens of arrests in recent months spanning assault, robbery, firearms violations and sexual crimes, raising fresh questions about…
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WAPA Water Rates Stable; Authority Expands Public Access to Financial Data
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is maintaining current water rates while expanding transparency efforts that allow St. Thomas and U.S. Virgin Islands residents…
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USVI Opens 90-Day Tax Amnesty Window for Storm-Battered Residents and Businesses
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period designed to help Virgin Islands residents and business owners still grappling with…
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Governor Vetoes Sections of Racetrack Bill, Citing Judicial Independence Concerns
“`html Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has approved funding to complete the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack while simultaneously rejecting two provisions of the legislation, raising questions…