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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: USVI
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VIPD Arrests Highlight Ongoing Threat of Violence Against Women, Children
Three arrests for assault and sexual assault within a 24-hour period this week underscore a persistent problem of violence targeting vulnerable populations across the U.S.…
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VIPD Expands Online Services to Reduce Lines at Police Facilities
The Virgin Islands Police Department is directing residents to use digital platforms for routine tasks like paying traffic citations and accessing crash reports, a shift…
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VIPD Pivots Toward Community-Centered Policing Strategy on St. Thomas
The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department is reshaping its operational approach around a community-first model, signaling a strategic shift aimed at strengthening relationships between officers…
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Legislative Committee Advances Acts and Resolutions to Full Senate
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced multiple acts and resolutions to the full U.S. Virgin Islands Senate during a meeting April 23 in the…
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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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Legislature Reviews Federal Disaster Recovery Funds, Workforce Readiness in USVI
A legislative committee met on St. Croix to assess how federal disaster recovery dollars are being deployed across the territory and whether the local workforce…
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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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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…