by renee | Apr 17, 2018 | Island Life, St. Croix History, St. Thomas & St. John
As if our island’s natural beauty isn’t enough, Mother Nature is kind to St. Croix with our trade winds. Much of the time, trade winds hold temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, seldom going above 90 and never below 60. But how does she do it?...
by renee | Sep 18, 2017 | Sister Islands, St. Thomas & St. John
As we brace for Hurricane Maria, expected to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the news of Hurricane Irma is still fresh on our minds. Rescue and relief teams are still tending to St. Thomas, St. John, the BVI’s and other...
by renee | Sep 12, 2017 | Sister Islands, St. Croix Community, St. Thomas & St. John
Our hearts are full with pride as we continue to see our community come together to help those affected by Hurricane Irma. Early last Thursday morning, as we took a collective sigh of relief that our beloved island of St. Croix was spared from the worst, many jumped...
by renee | Apr 3, 2017 | Island Life, Sister Islands, St. Thomas & St. John
Per a Facebook post by Warren Mosler, the St. Croix – St. Thomas Ferry maiden voyage is a go for Tuesday, April 4! The first ferry is due to depart St. Croix at 7 a.m. The service will be seven days a week, two round-trips per day. The full daily schedule is:...
by renee | Mar 27, 2017 | St. Croix History, St. Thomas & St. John
This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as an American territory. The United States purchased St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John from Denmark on March 31, 1917. March 31 is now known as Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Virgin Island Transfer...
by renee | Mar 20, 2017 | Sister Islands, St. Thomas & St. John
UPDATE: Since our below post on March 20, 2017, we have learned that the “man overboard demonstration” has been postponed to Monday, March 27, and the VI Port Authority says they need another week to process the paperwork. Warren Mosler is hopeful for an...
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