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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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VIPD Reports Arrests in Assault Cases as Violence Against Vulnerable Populations Persists
The Virgin Islands Police Department announced arrests this week in two separate assault cases, including an alleged attack on a minor and an incident involving…
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VIPD Pushes Community Engagement as Bridge to Stronger Public Safety
The Virgin Islands Police Department is betting that deeper community involvement will reshape how residents view law enforcement and participate in crime prevention efforts across…
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Wave of Violent Crime Arrests Signals Persistent Public Safety Challenge in USVI
Law enforcement in the U.S. Virgin Islands has made multiple arrests in connection with violent crimes in recent days, including an assault case involving a…
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WAPA’s Debt Crisis Could Trigger Service Disruptions on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority faces a severe financial crisis that threatens to disrupt electricity and water service across St. Thomas, lawmakers learned…
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WAPA Faces Cash Crisis as Monthly Deficit Reaches $3 Million
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is operating at a monthly deficit of two to three million dollars, according to testimony delivered Monday to…
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USVI Opens 90-Day Tax Amnesty Window for Storm-Battered Residents and Businesses
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period designed to help Virgin Islands residents and business owners still grappling with…
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Soca Legend ‘Pumpa’ Liburd Receives Official Key to the Territory
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation awarding the Official Key to the Territory to soca musician Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd Jr., recognizing his…
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FY26 Budget Hearings Begin: St. Thomas Legislators Weigh Infrastructure Priorities
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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Senate Panel Advances Appointments: What’s Next for USVI Governance
The Legislature’s Rules and Judiciary Committee moved forward with a slate of nominee approvals and legislative actions on April 23, signaling the 36th Legislature’s continued…
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Nominations and Legislation Affecting St. Thomas
The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary moved forward numerous nominations, acts, and resolutions during a recent meeting, decisions that could reshape leadership across…