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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Legislature
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Port Authority Names Interim Director as Dowe Plans 2026 Retirement
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has appointed Ava Penn as interim executive director, stepping into a leadership vacuum created by Carlton Dowe’s extended leave ahead…
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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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Hull Bay Road Renamed for Late Senator Lorraine L. Berry
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation renaming Hull Bay Road to Lorraine L. Berry Drive, honoring the longtime St. Thomas senator’s decades of public…
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Where to Find Economic Data Shaping USVI Policy and Business Decisions
The Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement houses a Bureau of Economic Research that tracks economic indicators affecting residents across St. Thomas, St. Croix,…
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St. Thomas Road Expansion Gets $2 Million Funding Boost as Trotman Drive Project Moves Forward
The Leonardo Nardo Trotman Drive Expansion Project has received $2 million in funding from the St. Thomas Capital Improvement Fund, clearing a significant hurdle for…
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Port Authority Gains Subbase Land for Crown Bay Redevelopment
Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach approved legislation on Nov. 25 transferring real property parcels at Subbase to the Virgin Islands Port Authority, clearing the way…
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USVI Taxis Must Go Digital: New Law Mandates Electronic Payments
The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission must implement an electronic payment system following Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach’s approval of legislation Nov. 25, marking a significant…
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Legislature Tackles Telecom Gaps: St. Thomas Residents Seek Reliable Connectivity
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications met on April 8 to review persistent connectivity challenges affecting St. Thomas and St. John residents and businesses,…
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Legislature Eyes Roadside Maintenance Bill to Clean Up St. Thomas Streets
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications reviewed proposed legislation in April aimed at establishing standards for roadside property maintenance and vegetation control across the…
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Legislature Examines Telecommunications Infrastructure as USVI Seeks Better Connectivity
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications met in early April to assess the territory’s connectivity challenges, receiving updates on ongoing problems that affect how…