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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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UVI Graduates Carry Island Values Across the Globe, Fueling USVI Progress
The University of the Virgin Islands is producing graduates who view their careers as extensions of a shared responsibility to strengthen their communities, whether they…
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UVI Alumni Network: A Force for Positive Change in the USVI
Graduates of the University of the Virgin Islands are making measurable contributions to their home communities and territories worldwide, driven by an institutional culture that…
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Class of 2026 Prepares for Milestone as UVI Heads Into Final Academic Push
The University of the Virgin Islands is entering the home stretch of its academic year with the Class of 2026 poised to graduate this May,…
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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Expected Across St. Thomas Through Wednesday
A flood watch will remain in effect across the U.S. Virgin Islands from Monday morning through Wednesday morning as a weather system moves toward the…
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St. Croix Pump Station Failure Spotlights Aging Water Infrastructure Risks Across Territory
A broken pipe at a critical water pumping station in Christiansted has reignited concerns about the vulnerability of aging infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands,…
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Savan Gut Sewer Project Launches to Combat Water Contamination
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority has begun a sewer paving initiative in the Savan Gut area of St. Thomas, marking a significant step toward…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Opens Recovery Funds for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for St. Croix on Aug. 18, 2024, clearing the way for federal funding to support recovery…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Unlocks Aid for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal officials have formally declared a disaster for St. Croix following Tropical Storm Ernesto, opening the door to federal funding for public infrastructure repairs across…
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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 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…