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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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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,…
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VI Legislature Moves Forward With Safety Inspection Fund Proposal
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications advanced a proposal on April 8 to establish a dedicated Inspection and Safety Fund, marking a legislative effort…
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Legislature Demands Answers as WAPA Power Outages Continue to Disrupt St. Thomas and St. John
The 36th Legislature’s Committee of the Whole gathered at the Capitol Building to confront persistent electrical service failures affecting thousands of residents across the St.…
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VI Government Intensifies Push Against Postal Fee Burden on Island Families and Businesses
The Bryan-Roach Administration is ramping up efforts to secure federal relief from postal fees that have squeezed Virgin Islands households and merchants since late August…
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Attorney General Joins Multi-State Push to Rein In Meta Investment Scams
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has partnered with a multistate coalition to pressure Meta Platforms to address a surge of investment fraud schemes targeting residents…
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Government Funding Boosts USVI Literary Festival, Expanding Access to Caribbean Culture
Increased government allocation toward the U.S. Virgin Islands Literary Festival signals a renewed commitment to arts funding and cultural programming across the territory. The investment…
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VI Department of Health Conducts Territory-Wide Pediatric Disaster Drill
The Virgin Islands Department of Health will conduct a full-scale pediatric mass casualty exercise this week, testing the territory’s emergency response capabilities across both St.…