The Calypso Monarch competition at Carnival Village — one of the week’s marquee musical contests. Official V.I. Division of Festivals event.
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St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Your Day-by-Day Guide to the 74th Annual Celebration
The 74th St. Thomas Carnival runs April 26 through May 2, 2026 — seven days of fetes, pageants, parades, and J’ouvert, produced by the V.I. Department of Tourism Division of Festivals. Here is your complete day-by-day guide.
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St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Your Day-by-Day Guide to the 74th Annual Celebration
The 74th St. Thomas Carnival runs April 26 through May 2, 2026 — seven days of fetes, pageants, parades, and J’ouvert, produced by the V.I. Department of Tourism Division of Festivals. Here is your complete day-by-day guide.
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UVI Can Now Hire Retired Teachers, Keep Their Pensions Under New Law
Retired government workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands can now return to teach at the University of the Virgin Islands while continuing to collect their pensions, under legislation signed into law by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. this month. The change addresses a longstanding barrier that forced experienced educators to choose between their retirement income and returning to work. For UVI…
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| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Friday, April 24, 2026
| Ship | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance of the Seas | Crown Bay | 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
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St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Your Day-by-Day Guide to the 74th Annual Celebration
The 74th St. Thomas Carnival runs April 26 through May 2, 2026 — seven days of fetes, pageants, parades, and…
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Legislature Convenes to Tackle WAPA’s Service Crisis Affecting St. Thomas
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands held a Committee of the Whole meeting April 9 to directly…
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FY26 Budget Cycle Underway: What St. Thomas Residents Need to Know
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has begun its annual budget review process, with the Governor’s fiscal…
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Legislature Tackles WAPA Service Crisis as St. Thomas Residents Face Continued Power and Water Disruptions
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands convened a full Committee of the Whole session on April 9…
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Virgin Islands Health Department Releases Annual Disease Report
The Virgin Islands Department of Health has published its 2025 Epidemiology Annual Report, offering residents a detailed look at disease…