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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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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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St. Croix Hospital Rebuild Could Reshape Healthcare Access Across USVI
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery has awarded a contract to demolish and rebuild the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center on…
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New Leadership at VI Casino Control Commission as Pickering Steps Down
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named Joel Lee as the next chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, replacing longtime…
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New Leadership Takes Helm at Casino Control Commission
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Joel Lee to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, marking a…
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Governor Bryan Details Plans to Fix St. Thomas Power Crisis and Prevent Future Outages
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. addressed recent widespread power failures affecting St. Thomas and St. John residents at a Government House press briefing Monday, outlining both…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Asks Public to Report Tax Fraud
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue is calling on residents and business owners to report suspected tax fraud as a way to protect…
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St. Thomas Can Now Track Economic Trends Through Public Tax Data
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue publishes detailed gross sales reports by industry, offering St. Thomas residents and business leaders a window into…
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V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Expands Online Tax Services to Speed Up Payments
The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue is expanding its digital offerings to allow residents and business owners to pay taxes online, a move…
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USVI Taxis Must Go Digital: New Law Mandates Electronic Payments
The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission must implement an electronic payment system following Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach’s approval of legislation Nov. 25, marking a significant…