World’s largest cruise ship makes first call on St. Thomas

ST. THOMAS - Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas made its inaugural call on St. Thomas on Wednesday, and the territory welcomed the largest cruise ship on the ocean with open arms. With a capacity of 6269 guests and 2384 crew the Allure has a population over 50% higher than...

Welcome to Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel

When David and Denise told me about their vision of a boutique hotel in the heart of Cruz Bay in the former "Oscar's" building I was intrigued by their idea and impressed with their energy and can-do attitude. Imagine a comfortable, clean, cozy, affordable hotel room within...

Parking Soon Come?

The promise of new parking spaces by the commercial marina (where the barges arrive and depart) may become a reality. I saw heavy equipment there this morning digging away. This location makes good sense to me. We will let you know when it is done and ready for parking. Merry...

St John Spice Webcam

A fun way to keep in touch with the weather on St. John is with the St. John Spice web cam located by the ferry dock in Cruz Bay.  Many people like to wave to the folks back home as they arrive or depart.  Check it out at: http://www.stjohnspice.com/stjohnspicecam.htm Merry...

deJongh and Francis Re-elected

DeJongh said he felt his campaign effectively reached the voters, and they showed him support by coming out to vote Tuesday. 'The residents, the voters, believe we are on the right track,' deJongh said.When asked whether the margin he won by was what he expected, he said it...

Territory to Get $8 Million to Improve Broadband

From St. John Source By Bill Kossler, September 13, 2010 The territory will be getting two more federal stimulus grants worth $8.1 million to help promote better broadband services, access and education, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Monday. "In a globalized 21st...

It’s Raining It’s Pouring…

Heavy rains again hammer territory By CORLISS SMITHEN, reporter, Daily News Staff Published: July 21, 2010 Water rushes along the road on Mafolie Hill on St. Thomas. More heavy showers and thunderstorms pounded the islands for a second...

Gulf Oil Spill Won’t Impact Virgin Islands

  Gulf Oil Spill Won’t Impact Territory, NOAA Says Reprinted from Virgin Islands Daily News By Lynda Lohr — June 15, 2010 Oil from the Deepwater Horizon, which began spewing into the Gulf of Mexico after the offshore...

Maho Bay Clay Works Hosts Visiting Artist’s Weekend Workshop

By Source Staff — January 12, 2010 Potter Ara Cardew Visiting potter Ara Cardew will teach a Weekend Lecture Demonstration Workshopon Jan. 22-24that will include an evening reception on Friday, a demonstration/slide show/ talk on Saturday,...

NOAA Predicts Busy 2010 Hurricane Season

ST. JOHN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS It's that time of year again.  The prognosticators are forecasting a busier than average hurricane season.  Let's hope they are wrong.  Just in case though I'm making sure I am well prepared.   As my grand-daddy...