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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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Enhanced WIC Food Packages Aim to Improve Maternal, Child Health
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has launched updated food packages through its Women, Infants, and Children program, expanding nutritional options and flexibility for…
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Gov. Bryan Eyes Emergency Tax Relief on Prescription Medications Across USVI
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is considering emergency executive action to reduce taxes on high-cost prescription medications as federal pricing changes threaten the financial stability of…
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USVI Opens 90-Day Tax Amnesty Window for Hurricane Recovery
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period that will erase penalties on overdue property, income, and gross receipts taxes…
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Senate Blocks Out Week for Direct Constituent Work in Mid-April
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has scheduled an intensive week of constituent meetings and office work from April 13 through 17,…
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FY26 Budget Cycle Underway: What St. Thomas Residents Need to Know
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has begun its annual budget review process, with the Governor’s fiscal year 2026 spending proposal now…
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VI Health Department Releases 2025 Disease Trends Report
The Virgin Islands Department of Health has released its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report, offering residents a detailed picture of disease patterns and public health responses…
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Bank Fraud Case Against Former Port Authority Director Exposes USVI Financial Vulnerabilities
Former V.I. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe entered a not guilty plea in federal court on April 14, marking the opening phase of a…
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VI Government Delivers Resident Impact Stories to White House on De Minimis Exemption
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s administration has submitted a compilation of firsthand accounts from Virgin Islands residents and business owners to the White House, documenting the…
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USVI Administration Pushes Forward on Tax Refunds as Residents Face Financial Pressure
The U.S. Virgin Islands government is moving to distribute up to $10 million in income tax refunds, officials said Wednesday, as households across the territory…
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VIEDA Opens Doors to Public Input on Economic Development Projects Thursday
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority will host public hearings Thursday, April 16, where community members can learn about and weigh in on proposed economic…