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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: St. John
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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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Zoning Changes Approved: What This Means for St. Thomas Development
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands greenlit multiple zoning measures during its May 28 session, decisions that could reshape how land is developed and…
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WSTA Radio Lease Approved, Securing Local Voice on St. Thomas
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands has approved a lease agreement with PEO Productions, LLC, the operator of WSTA Radio, ensuring the station continues…
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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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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Appointments, Legislation
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary forwarded multiple nominees, acts and resolutions during a recent meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St.…
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Governor Explores Free Zone Concept: Will It Benefit St. Thomas?
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. recently returned from Panama, where he joined regional leaders to discuss Caribbean trade expansion and investment opportunities for the U.S. Virgin…
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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…