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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Water Island
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WAPA Board Called to Emergency Meeting as Service Concerns Mount
The Water and Power Authority convened an emergency governing board meeting on May 14, with no public disclosure of the agenda or reasons prompting the…
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Heat Advisory Issued for St. Thomas and Virgin Islands as Dangerous Temperatures Peak
A heat advisory will blanket portions of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands today, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity posing risks to vulnerable…
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UVI Secures $26,000 Grant to Bolster Graduation Support Services
The University of the Virgin Islands has secured a $26,000 grant from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation to strengthen graduation support services for…
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How Central Stores Performance Shapes Supply Chains Across USVI
The Virgin Islands Central Stores & Warehousing division, a unit within the Department of Property and Procurement, manages the flow of supplies and materials that…
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Doc James Racetrack Funding Approved; Community Projects to Receive Investment
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed legislation on Nov. 10 that allocates funds to complete the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack while directing money toward community and…
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USVI Legislature’s Rules Committee Advances Judicial Nominations and Bills
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary of the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands met recently in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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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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VI Health Department Launches Mental Health Push for Homeless Population This May
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is rolling out a series of mental health initiatives this May, with a particular focus…
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USVI Government Buildings Now Have Clear Firearms Rules Under New Executive Order
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed Executive Order No. 546-2026 on April 24, establishing the first formal policy governing firearms in territorial government buildings and workspaces.…
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Bryan Administration Clarifies Firearms Policy for USVI Government Buildings
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 546-2026, establishing the first formal policy governing the carrying of firearms in government buildings and workspaces…