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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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Bryan Administration Clarifies Firearms Policy for USVI Government Buildings
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 546-2026, establishing the first formal policy governing the carrying of firearms in government buildings and workspaces…
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Judicial Nominees Advance Through Committee, Could Reshape Territory’s Courts
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced two gubernatorial judicial nominations this week, moving the appointments closer to full legislative confirmation and potentially reshaping how…
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Virgin Islands Legislature Eyes Green Building Finance Program to Cut Business Energy Costs
Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands are pushing ahead with legislation that would allow commercial property owners to finance energy upgrades through their property tax…
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Former Senator John A. Bell Sr. Remembered as Pillar of St. Croix Leadership
The U.S. Virgin Islands lost a prominent political figure with the passing of former Senator John A. Bell Sr., a longtime public servant whose career…
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Former Sen. John A. Bell Sr. Remembered as Pillar of St. Croix Leadership
The U.S. Virgin Islands lost a prominent political figure with the passing of former Senator John A. Bell Sr., a decades-long advocate for St. Croix…
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Governor Eyes Tax Relief as Federal Drug Pricing Changes Strain USVI Pharmacies
Rising medication costs tied to new federal pricing policies are threatening the financial stability of pharmacies across St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, leaving…
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Gov. Bryan Eyes Emergency Tax Relief on Prescription Medications Across USVI
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is considering emergency executive action to reduce taxes on high-cost prescription medications as federal pricing changes threaten the financial stability of…
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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…
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USVI Opens 90-Day Tax Amnesty Window for Hurricane Recovery
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period that will erase penalties on overdue property, income, and gross receipts taxes…
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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 year 2026 spending proposal now…