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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: St. Thomas
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Charlotte Amalie High School Reconstruction Officially Launches After Years of Post-Hurricane Delays
The Virgin Islands Department of Education and construction firm Consigli/Benton Joint Venture officially broke ground Monday on the rebuilding of Charlotte Amalie High School, marking…
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Courts E-Filing System Down, Slowing Justice on St. Thomas
The VI Territorial Courts’ electronic filing portal has been restricted from public access, creating delays for attorneys and residents navigating civil and criminal cases across…
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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…
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Enhanced WIC Food Packages Aim to Improve Maternal, Child Health
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has launched updated food packages through its Women, Infants, and Children program, expanding nutritional options and flexibility for…
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Governor Eyes Tax Relief as Federal Drug Pricing Changes Strain USVI Pharmacies
Rising medication costs tied to new federal pricing policies are threatening the financial stability of pharmacies across St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, leaving…
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Gov. Bryan Eyes Emergency Tax Relief on Prescription Medications Across USVI
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is considering emergency executive action to reduce taxes on high-cost prescription medications as federal pricing changes threaten the financial stability of…
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St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Your Day-by-Day Guide to the 74th Annual Celebration
The 74th St. Thomas Carnival runs April 26 through May 2, 2026 — seven days of fetes, pageants, parades, and J’ouvert, produced by the V.I.…
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UVI Can Now Hire Retired Teachers, Keep Their Pensions Under New Law
Retired government workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands can now return to teach at the University of the Virgin Islands while continuing to collect their…
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USVI Opens 90-Day Tax Amnesty Window for Hurricane Recovery
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation establishing a 90-day tax amnesty period that will erase penalties on overdue property, income, and gross receipts taxes…
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Soca Legend ‘Pumpa’ Receives Territory Key and Street Honor
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed legislation honoring soca artist Dennis “Pumpa” Lennox Leroy Liburd Jr., awarding him the Official Key to the Territory and…