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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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VI Legislature Moves Forward With Safety Inspection Fund Proposal
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications advanced a proposal on April 8 to establish a dedicated Inspection and Safety Fund, marking a legislative effort…
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Legislature Advances Roadside Safety and Maintenance Legislation
The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications is advancing legislative proposals aimed at establishing new standards for roadside maintenance and vehicle inspection protocols across St.…
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Legislature Demands Action on St. Thomas Power Outages as WAPA Faces Scrutiny
Lawmakers in the 36th Legislature brought representatives from the Virgin Islands Water Authority to the Capitol Building this week to answer for recurring electrical blackouts…
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Legislature Demands Answers as WAPA Power Outages Continue to Disrupt St. Thomas and St. John
The 36th Legislature’s Committee of the Whole gathered at the Capitol Building to confront persistent electrical service failures affecting thousands of residents across the St.…
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Legislative Stall on Roadside Maintenance Threatens USVI Tourism Appeal
A bill aimed at securing funding for roadside cleanup across the U.S. Virgin Islands remains stalled in committee, creating uncertainty about the Territory’s ability to…
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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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Lawmakers Advance Highway Safety Fund as USVI Tackles Road Infrastructure Challenges
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications moved forward this week with two measures designed to improve highway conditions and safety across…
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Legislature Weighs Roadside Maintenance Act to Boost USVI Safety and Property Values
The Virgin Islands Legislature is considering two infrastructure measures aimed at improving highway conditions and roadside appearance across the territory, with potential implications for property…