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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: WAPA
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WAPA Signs Major Contract to Rebuild St. Thomas Power Generation
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has executed a design-build contract aimed at replacing aging power generation infrastructure on St. Thomas, marking a significant…
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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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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…
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WAPA Launches Alert System to Keep St. Thomas Residents Connected to Water and Power Updates
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has rolled out a new messaging system designed to deliver real-time notifications about service interruptions, maintenance schedules and…
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WAPA’s Debt Crisis Could Trigger Service Disruptions on St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority faces a severe financial crisis that threatens to disrupt electricity and water service across St. Thomas, lawmakers learned…
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WAPA Faces Cash Crisis as Monthly Deficit Reaches $3 Million
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is operating at a monthly deficit of two to three million dollars, according to testimony delivered Monday to…
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WAPA’s Solar Initiative Faces Skepticism as St. Thomas Grapples with Rate Hikes and Grid Instability
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is promoting renewable energy learning programs and infrastructure upgrades, but St. Thomas residents and ratepayers remain frustrated by…
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WAPA Board Greenlights Infrastructure Projects as Utility Faces Pressure to Improve Reliability
The Water and Power Authority board approved infrastructure support and extended timelines for ongoing projects this week, marking the latest effort by the island’s power…
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Legislature Convenes to Tackle WAPA’s Service Crisis Affecting St. Thomas
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands held a Committee of the Whole meeting April 9 to directly address the ongoing power and…
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FY26 Budget Cycle Underway: What St. Thomas Residents Need to Know
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has begun its annual budget review process, with the Governor’s fiscal year 2026 spending proposal now…