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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Health & Environment
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Territory Remains Safe From Hantavirus, Health Officials Say
The U.S. Virgin Islands faces no confirmed cases of hantavirus, health officials said this week, as the Department of Health continues monitoring the virus amid…
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UVI’s Marine Education Initiative Brings Coastal Biodiversity Into Focus
The University of the Virgin Islands is launching a community-focused series designed to deepen residents’ understanding of the marine ecosystems that define St. Thomas’s coastline…
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Heat Advisory in Effect for USVI as Dangerous Temperatures Threaten Vulnerable Residents
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the U.S. Virgin Islands on Monday, warning residents to take precautions against potentially dangerous combinations of…
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Dangerous Rip Currents Expected to Intensify Through Thursday as Northeasterly Swell Builds
Beachgoers across the U.S. Virgin Islands face escalating water hazards this week as the National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents that will worsen…
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Life-Threatening Rip Currents Posted for St. Thomas North and East Beaches Today
Swimmers and beachgoers on St. Thomas face dangerous rip current conditions today as the National Weather Service has issued a life-threatening rip current statement affecting…
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UVI’s Green Tech Center Positions Itself as Data Hub for USVI Policy Decisions
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center is working to become the go-to source for environmental data and analysis that shapes policy…
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Federal Health Officials Meet With USVI to Strengthen Emergency Response
A delegation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services visited St. Thomas this week to assess and improve the territory’s ability to respond…
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Virgin Islands Legislature Eyes Green Building Finance Program to Cut Business Energy Costs
Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands are pushing ahead with legislation that would allow commercial property owners to finance energy upgrades through their property tax…
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North Swell Brings Life-Threatening Rip Currents to St. Thomas and St. John Beaches
A powerful ocean swell moving in from the north is creating dangerous swimming conditions across St. Thomas and St. John through Thursday, with the National…
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Dangerous Rip Currents Expected at North-Facing Beaches Today
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk for north-facing beaches across the U.S. Virgin Islands, with conditions expected to pose a…