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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Charlotte Amalie
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VIEDA to Hold Public Hearings on Economic Development Applications Thursday
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority’s Governing Board will convene Thursday, April 16, to review applications seeking economic development incentives through public hearings that could…
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Charlotte Amalie High School Alumni Invest in Student Health
The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1983 is bringing preventative health care directly to current students through a new screening initiative, filling a critical…
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Flood Watch to Bring Monday-Wednesday Disruptions Across St. Thomas and USVI
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning Monday morning through Wednesday morning,…
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Fiscal Optimism: Will Economic Recovery Reach All USVI Residents?
The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands outlined an optimistic budget outlook for fiscal year 2027 during a Spring Revenue Estimating Conference, signaling continued economic…
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New Interim Leader Takes Helm at Virgin Islands Port Authority
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has appointed Ava Penn as interim executive director, stepping into leadership as the agency navigates ongoing infrastructure projects that are…
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Roadside Maintenance Bill Stalls in Committee, Leaving St. Thomas Infrastructure in Limbo
A critical piece of legislation aimed at funding roadside maintenance across St. Thomas remains stuck in committee, creating uncertainty about when the territory can address…
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Record Tourism Surge Tests St. Thomas Infrastructure Limits
St. Thomas is welcoming more tourists than ever before, but the island’s aging roads, water systems, and electrical grid are showing signs of strain under…
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Tourism Boom Fuels Labor Shortages: Local Businesses Struggle to Staff Up
As St. Thomas welcomes an unprecedented surge of tourists in the first quarter of 2026, local businesses are facing a mounting crisis: they cannot find…