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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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Judicial Nominees Advance Through Committee, Could Reshape Territory’s Courts
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced two gubernatorial judicial nominations this week, moving the appointments closer to full legislative confirmation and potentially reshaping how…
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Virgin Islands Legislature Eyes Green Building Finance Program to Cut Business Energy Costs
Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands are pushing ahead with legislation that would allow commercial property owners to finance energy upgrades through their property tax…
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North Swell Brings Life-Threatening Rip Currents to St. Thomas and St. John Beaches
A powerful ocean swell moving in from the north is creating dangerous swimming conditions across St. Thomas and St. John through Thursday, with the National…
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Dangerous Rip Currents Expected at North-Facing Beaches Today
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk for north-facing beaches across the U.S. Virgin Islands, with conditions expected to pose a…
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St. Croix’s $319M School Project Raises Questions About Construction Labor Across USVI
A $319 million reconstruction of St. Croix Central High School is underway, marking one of the territory’s largest public works projects in recent years and…
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St. Croix School Rebuild Signals Potential Territory-Wide Education Overhaul
A $319 million groundbreaking for St. Croix Central High School marks the largest education infrastructure investment in recent Virgin Islands history, raising urgent questions about…
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St. Croix Central High Rebuild Launches: Territory Eyes Broader School Infrastructure Overhaul
Construction on a new St. Croix Central High School building officially began this week, marking a significant step in the Virgin Islands’ post-disaster recovery efforts…
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Legislature Advances Public Asset Bills as Territory Seeks Better Resource Management
The Virgin Islands Senate Finance Committee advanced three bills this week as lawmakers grapple with how government manages and accounts for public property owned by…
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Former Senator John A. Bell Sr. Remembered as Pillar of St. Croix Leadership
The U.S. Virgin Islands lost a prominent political figure with the passing of former Senator John A. Bell Sr., a longtime public servant whose career…
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USVI WIC Program Introduces Enhanced Food Packages to Boost Child and Maternal Health
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has rolled out updated food packages through its Women, Infants, and Children program, offering participating families greater choice…