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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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St. Thomas and St. John Under Flood Watch as Major Rainfall Expected Monday and Tuesday
A significant weather system moving across the Caribbean is expected to bring heavy rainfall to St. Thomas and St. John on Monday and Tuesday, with…
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Fiscal Optimism: Will Economic Recovery Reach All USVI Residents?
The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands outlined an optimistic budget outlook for fiscal year 2027 during a Spring Revenue Estimating Conference, signaling continued economic…
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VI Government Projects Revenue Growth Through 2027: What It Means for Schools and Hospitals
The territorial government outlined an optimistic financial forecast during its spring revenue conference, signaling steady growth in collections that could fund improvements to healthcare and…
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Federal Disaster Declaration Opens Recovery Funds for St. Croix After Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for St. Croix on Aug. 18, 2024, clearing the way for federal funding to support recovery…
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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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St. Thomas Eligible for Federal Hazard Mitigation Funding Following Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved hazard mitigation grant funding for St. Thomas in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto, opening a pathway for…
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St. Thomas Secures Federal Funding for Infrastructure Recovery After Tropical Storm Ernesto
St. Thomas has been approved for federal disaster assistance to repair and rebuild public infrastructure damaged during Tropical Storm Ernesto in August, marking a critical…
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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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New Interim Leader Takes Helm at Virgin Islands Port Authority
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has appointed Ava Penn as interim executive director, stepping into leadership as the agency navigates ongoing infrastructure projects that are…
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St. Croix Hospital Rebuild Opens Doors for Local Construction Firms
The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery has launched a major reconstruction effort at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center on St. Croix,…