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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: St. Croix
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Gov. Bryan Honors Soca Star ‘Pumpa’ with Key to Territory, Street Naming on St. Croix
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has bestowed the Official Key to the Territory on acclaimed soca artist Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd, Jr., recognizing decades of…
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90-Day Tax Amnesty Waives Penalties for USVI Taxpayers Still Recovering from Hurricanes
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. into law a 90-day tax amnesty program that waives penalties on overdue property, income and gross receipts taxes, offering financial relief…
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Legislature Approves Key Nominees, Impacting Territorial Boards and Commissions
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands approved multiple nominees to vital territorial boards and commissions during a May 27 session on St. Thomas,…
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Nominations, Legislation
The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary forwarded multiple nominations, acts and resolutions during a recent session at Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on…
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Minimum Wage Increase Now Law in the USVI After Governor Bryan Signs Measure
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed into law a bill raising the U.S. Virgin Islands’ minimum wage, one of eight measures he acted on from the…
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Legislature Kicks Off FY2026 Budget Process as Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands has entered the FY2026 budget cycle, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. submitting his proposed budget and lawmakers preparing…
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Legislature Deep Into FY2026 Budget Cycle as St. Thomas Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands is deep into the Fiscal Year 2026 budget cycle, with committees conducting hearings and meetings that will…
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Territory Remains Safe From Hantavirus, Health Officials Say
The U.S. Virgin Islands faces no confirmed cases of hantavirus, health officials said this week, as the Department of Health continues monitoring the virus amid…
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Know the Numbers: VIPD Urges St. Thomas Residents to Keep Emergency Contacts Handy
The Virgin Islands Police Department is reminding residents and visitors on St. Thomas and St. John to save the department’s emergency response numbers, emphasizing that…
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VIPD Charts New Course With Community-Centered Policing Strategy on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Police Department is positioning community engagement as central to its public safety mission, signaling a potential shift in how the department operates…