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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Governor
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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…
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VI Government Delivers Resident Impact Stories to White House on De Minimis Exemption
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s administration has submitted a compilation of firsthand accounts from Virgin Islands residents and business owners to the White House, documenting the…
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USVI Administration Pushes Forward on Tax Refunds as Residents Face Financial Pressure
The U.S. Virgin Islands government is moving to distribute up to $10 million in income tax refunds, officials said Wednesday, as households across the territory…
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VI Government Projects Revenue Growth Through 2027: What It Means for Schools and Hospitals
The territorial government outlined an optimistic financial forecast during its spring revenue conference, signaling steady growth in collections that could fund improvements to healthcare and…
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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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St. Croix Hospital Rebuild Opens Doors for Local Construction Firms
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery has launched a major reconstruction effort at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center on St. Croix,…
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St. Croix Hospital Rebuild Could Reshape Healthcare Access Across USVI
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery has awarded a contract to demolish and rebuild the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center on…
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New Leadership at VI Casino Control Commission as Pickering Steps Down
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named Joel Lee as the next chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, replacing longtime…
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New Leadership Takes Helm at Casino Control Commission
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Joel Lee to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, marking a…
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Governor Bryan Details Plans to Fix St. Thomas Power Crisis and Prevent Future Outages
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. addressed recent widespread power failures affecting St. Thomas and St. John residents at a Government House press briefing Monday, outlining both…