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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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VIPD Launches Intensified Traffic Safety Push Across U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands Police Department is ramping up traffic safety enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities on island roads, signaling a…
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Security Breach at Major Web Host Raises Questions About USVI Government Cybersecurity
A significant security incident involving a major web hosting provider has prompted cybersecurity experts to question whether U.S. Virgin Islands government agencies are adequately protected…
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VI Government Projects Revenue Growth Through 2027: What It Means for Schools and Hospitals
The territorial government outlined an optimistic financial forecast during its spring revenue conference, signaling steady growth in collections that could fund improvements to healthcare and…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Opens Recovery Funds for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for St. Croix on Aug. 18, 2024, clearing the way for federal funding to support recovery…
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Port Authority Names Interim Director as Dowe Plans 2026 Retirement
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has appointed Ava Penn as interim executive director, stepping into a leadership vacuum created by Carlton Dowe’s extended leave ahead…
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New Leadership Takes Helm at Casino Control Commission
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Joel Lee to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, marking a…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Asks Public to Report Tax Fraud
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue is calling on residents and business owners to report suspected tax fraud as a way to protect…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Expands Online Tax Services to Speed Up Payments
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue is expanding its digital offerings to allow residents and business owners to pay taxes online, a move…
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New Economic Research Director Signals Renewed Focus on USVI Prosperity
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Dr. Haldane Davies as director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Economic Research, a move intended to sharpen the…
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Where to Find Economic Data Shaping USVI Policy and Business Decisions
The Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement houses a Bureau of Economic Research that tracks economic indicators affecting residents across St. Thomas, St. Croix,…