Here We Go Round in Circles…

St. John Roundabout almost finished. $6 million and 1.5 years later the St. John roundabout is near completion.   It appears that it will meet or exceed our expectations in its functionality and aesthetics.  The utility pole in the center will soon...

Repaving the Information Highway in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Many prospective buyers of Virgin Islands real estate inquire about the availability of reliable high speed internet access in their St. John home.  There are several suppliers here offering what we consider high-speed internet service.  However, according to...

Feds join Virgin Islands in renewable energy project…

  Hawksnest Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands The U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. departments of Energy and Interior have entered into an agreement to move the territory away from its dependence on fossil fuels.  In April, the U.S. Virgin Islands was...

U.S. Virgin Islands Property Tax Bills Still in Limbo

  Greetings from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands! Here is the latest on the property tax situation - ST. THOMAS - Chief District Court Judge Curtis Gomez on Wednesday denied a motion by the U.S. Virgin Islands government to lift a 2003 injunction and allow property tax...

Winds of Change for the U.S. Virgin Islands

The Energy Office of the U.S. Virgin Islands recently held public hearings regarding the drafting of new regulations for permitting wind turbines.  For more information on this and other alternative energy programs and homeowner rebates and grants go to: http://www.vienergy.org/

Surf’s Up!

Surf's up in the Virgin Islands.  Our usually calm waters have been stirred up by large Atlantic swells.  According to the latest weather advisory: A coastal Flood Warning and a high surf warning remain in effect until 8 am AST Saturday for the northwest...

Details Slowly Emerging About New St. John Planner

By Lynda Lohr — January 27, 2010  St. John Source   After several years of trying to find a planner for St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Gov. John deJongh Jr. announced in his Monday State of the Territory address that one had been hired. "With...

Much Needed Parking Soon to be Available at Enighed Pond

Residents of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands can expect some relief from the struggle to find a parking place in Cruz Bay in just three months, when the V.I. Port Authority will open its Enighed Pond property to 150 parking spots, VIPA Executive Director Ken Hobson announced...

Annual hike marks St. John revolt of 1733

On Nov. 23, 1733, on what is now St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, a group of captive Africans used weapons stashed away in woodpiles to steal six months of freedom. The islands were then known as the Danish West Indies.  On Friday, their revolt will be remembered with...

Virgin Islands Historic St. John Author Guy Benjamin

Historic St. John Author and Educator to Sign Books Friday By Lynda Lohr — November 16, 2009 Thanks to steady demand for "Me and My Beloved Virgin," the classic book about St. John life in the early 20th century, local author...