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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Infrastructure & Utilities
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St. Thomas Airport Runway Paving Work Underway as Part of Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
The Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas has entered a new phase of runway maintenance, with paving work recently completed on the West Blast…
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St. Croix Electrical Undergrounding Project Signals Infrastructure Investment—What It Means for St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is proceeding with a $4.8 million project to underground electrical lines on Queen Street in Christiansted, St. Croix,…
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WAPA Launches Alert System to Keep St. Thomas Residents Connected to Water and Power Updates
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has rolled out a new messaging system designed to deliver real-time notifications about service interruptions, maintenance schedules and…
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WAPA’s Debt Crisis Could Trigger Service Disruptions on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority faces a severe financial crisis that threatens to disrupt electricity and water service across St. Thomas, lawmakers learned…
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WAPA Faces Cash Crisis as Monthly Deficit Reaches $3 Million
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is operating at a monthly deficit of two to three million dollars, according to testimony delivered Monday to…
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WAPA’s Solar Initiative Faces Skepticism as St. Thomas Grapples with Rate Hikes and Grid Instability
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is promoting renewable energy learning programs and infrastructure upgrades, but St. Thomas residents and ratepayers remain frustrated by…
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WAPA Board Greenlights Infrastructure Projects as Utility Faces Pressure to Improve Reliability
The Water and Power Authority board approved infrastructure support and extended timelines for ongoing projects this week, marking the latest effort by the island’s power…
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FY26 Budget Hearings Begin: St. Thomas Legislators Weigh Infrastructure Priorities
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has launched its fiscal year 2026 budget cycle, with a series of committee hearings and mark-up…
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USVI Eyes Alternative Funding Model for Infrastructure as Racetrack Deal Moves Forward
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted legislation to the 36th Legislature that would authorize a private agreement to rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on…
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VIPD Expands Online Services to Reduce Lines at Police Facilities
The Virgin Islands Police Department is directing residents to use digital platforms for routine tasks like paying traffic citations and accessing crash reports, a shift…