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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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Doc James Racetrack Funding Approved; Community Projects to Receive Investment
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed legislation on Nov. 10 that allocates funds to complete the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack while directing money toward community and…
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Governor Bryan Signs Tax Amnesty Bill, Offering Relief to USVI Households and Businesses
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed legislation Nov. 10 establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period that waives penalties on overdue property, income and gross receipts taxes…
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Legislature Enters Critical FY2026 Budget Cycle: How It Affects Your Services
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands is entering the fiscal year 2026 budget process, kicking off a series of hearings and committee meetings…
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USVI Legislature’s Rules Committee Advances Judicial Nominations and Bills
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary of the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands met recently in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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36th Legislature Enters Critical Budget Phase as FY 2026 Spending Plan Takes Shape
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has launched its fiscal year 2026 budget cycle, with a series of committee hearings and mark-up…
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Legislature’s Rules Committee Advances Slate of Nominees: What It Means for USVI
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary of the U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature moved forward a substantial group of nominees and legislative items this month, setting…
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Scammers Targeting USVI Healthcare Workers With Fake License Suspension Calls
Fraudsters are making deceptive phone calls to licensed healthcare providers and employers across the U.S. Virgin Islands, falsely claiming that professional licenses have been suspended,…
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St. Croix Electrical Undergrounding Project Signals Infrastructure Investment—What It Means for St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is proceeding with a $4.8 million project to underground electrical lines on Queen Street in Christiansted, St. Croix,…
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VIPD Logs Rising Arrests Across Territory as Staffing Questions Persist
The Virgin Islands Police Department has recorded dozens of arrests in recent months spanning assault, robbery, firearms violations and sexual crimes, raising fresh questions about…
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St. Croix Arrests Underscore Territory-Wide Security Challenges as Resources Stretch Thin
A string of serious arrests on St. Croix in recent weeks—including cases involving sexual assault, armed robbery, and firearms possession—has intensified concerns about public safety…