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St Thomas Community News

Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1

“We cannot keep patching infrastructure that should have been replaced years ago.”

Editorial Board
  • De Minimis Debate: Local Businesses Report Impacts to White House

    De Minimis Debate: Local Businesses Report Impacts to White House

    Government House has submitted documentation to the White House containing firsthand reports from U.S. Virgin Islands residents and business owners describing the economic fallout from the suspension of the federal de minimis exemption, marking the conclusion of a territory-wide information-gathering push by the Bryan-Roach Administration. The move reflects mounting pressure on federal trade policy as local merchants grapple with higher…

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Community Groups Rally Behind New Youth Mentorship Program

A coalition of community organizations, churches, and business leaders announced the launch of a territory-wide youth mentorship program this week, aiming to connect hundreds of at-risk teenagers with professional mentors across St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. The program, called VI Pathways, was developed over the past 18 months by the Virgin Islands Community Foundation in partnership with the Department of Education and several private sector sponsors.

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Cruise Schedule

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Carnival Venezia Havensight 3:00 AM 12:00 PM
Symphony of the Seas Crown Bay 3:00 AM 11:00 AM

Friday, April 17, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Norwegian Star Havensight 7:00 AM 3:00 PM

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Jewel of the Seas Crown Bay 4:00 AM 2:00 PM

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Norwegian Luna Havensight 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
Caribbean Princess Havensight 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Adventure of the Seas Crown Bay 3:00 AM 2:00 PM
Brilliance of the Seas Crown Bay 4:00 AM 1:00 PM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Norwegian Prima Havensight 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
Star of the Seas Crown Bay 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Celebrity Xcel Crown Bay 7:30 AM 3:00 PM

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Ship Port Arrival Departure
Carnival Celebration Havensight 3:00 AM 12:00 PM
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