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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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Infrastructure Push Promises Relief for St. Thomas Business Community
Road repairs and infrastructure upgrades planned for St. Thomas are expected to ease traffic bottlenecks and improve accessibility to local businesses across the island. The…
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WAPA Ramps Up Overnight Repairs to Combat St. Thomas Power Outages
The Water and Power Authority is conducting overnight maintenance work across the St. Thomas-St. John district in an effort to reduce the frequency and duration…
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Legislative Hearings Offer a Glimpse into Potential Policy Changes Impacting the USVI
Residents of St. Thomas and the wider U.S. Virgin Islands can gain insight into potential policy shifts by following upcoming legislative hearings. These hearings, open…
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Local Fishermen Voice Concerns Over New Marine Sanctuary Proposal
Community leaders worry expanded protected waters could threaten livelihoods without adequate transition plan STT News Staff A groundswell of concern is emerging among St. Thomas…
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Local Business Leaders Sound Alarm Over Tourism Tax Burden as Season Peaks
St. Thomas merchants say government’s reliance on visitor fees threatens long-term competitiveness STT News Staff As cruise ships continue to arrive at Charlotte Amalie harbor…
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Local Charter School Faces Financial Crisis as Federal Funding Questions Mount
Educators warn of potential closure affecting hundreds of St. Thomas students as oversight board demands accountability ST. THOMAS — A prominent charter school serving more…
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Governor Signs Emergency Water Conservation Order
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed an emergency executive order Wednesday mandating immediate restrictions on outdoor water use across the U.S. Virgin Islands, as reservoir levels…