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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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Scammers Impersonate Health Department, Target Territory’s Medical Professionals
Fraudsters are making false calls to healthcare professionals across the U.S. Virgin Islands, claiming their medical licenses face suspension, revocation, or official investigation. The Virgin…
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St. Croix Electrical Undergrounding Project Signals Infrastructure Investment—What It Means for St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is proceeding with a $4.8 million project to underground electrical lines on Queen Street in Christiansted, St. Croix,…
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UVI Student Journalists Find Platform to Shape Caribbean Storytelling
The University of the Virgin Islands is strengthening its commitment to cultivating the next generation of newsroom leaders through UVI VOICE 2.0, a student-run news…
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VIPD Logs Rising Arrests Across Territory as Staffing Questions Persist
The Virgin Islands Police Department has recorded dozens of arrests in recent months spanning assault, robbery, firearms violations and sexual crimes, raising fresh questions about…
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St. Croix Arrests Underscore Territory-Wide Security Challenges as Resources Stretch Thin
A string of serious arrests on St. Croix in recent weeks—including cases involving sexual assault, armed robbery, and firearms possession—has intensified concerns about public safety…
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VIPD Pushes Community Partnerships as Key Crime-Prevention Strategy
The Virgin Islands Police Department is banking on deeper collaboration between residents and law enforcement to reduce crime and create a more secure environment across…
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VIPD Reports Arrests in Assault Cases as Violence Against Vulnerable Populations Persists
The Virgin Islands Police Department announced arrests this week in two separate assault cases, including an alleged attack on a minor and an incident involving…
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VIPD Pushes Community Engagement as Bridge to Stronger Public Safety
The Virgin Islands Police Department is betting that deeper community involvement will reshape how residents view law enforcement and participate in crime prevention efforts across…
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Wave of Violent Crime Arrests Signals Persistent Public Safety Challenge in USVI
Law enforcement in the U.S. Virgin Islands has made multiple arrests in connection with violent crimes in recent days, including an assault case involving a…
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WAPA Water Rates Stable; Authority Expands Public Access to Financial Data
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is maintaining current water rates while expanding transparency efforts that allow St. Thomas and U.S. Virgin Islands residents…