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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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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.…
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VI Legislature Set to Debate Key Bills: Here’s What St. Thomas Residents Should Know
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Legislature is poised to begin deliberations on a slate of bills with the potential to significantly impact the lives…
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St. Thomas Summer Job Openings Available Now Through VIDE Program
The Virgin Islands Department of Education is recruiting St. Thomas residents for temporary positions tied to the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, offering early employment…
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Business & Economy, Community & Culture, Government & Politics, Infrastructure & Utilities, Tourism & EventsCarnival 2026 Traffic Plan Released: Here’s How Road Closures Will Affect Your Commute
The Department of Public Works has released the official road closure schedule and adjusted public transportation routes for Carnival 2026, signaling the start of major…
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Carnival 2026 Opens with New Vendor Framework and Safety Protocols in Place
St. Thomas is ready to celebrate Carnival 2026 with a newly formalized vendor permit system and enhanced public safety measures now available in the public…