Seasons in the sun…

Living on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, we meet hundreds of visitors from all over and everyone asks the same questions - "how long have you lived here, where are you from, why did you move to St. John", etc.  People from the colder climates often ask, "don't...

ANA FIZZLES

  Tropical storm Ana lost its omph and passed by St. John about 5AM this morning with a few thunder storms and gusts to a maximum of 40MPH.  Bill is another story altogether.  It is already hurricane strength and headed in our general direction. ...

Who are Ana, Bill and Claudette?

No they are not a singing group.  Ana, Bill & Claudette are the designated names of the first three storms of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season. According to an Associated Press report, government forecasters recently said that the Atlantic hurricane season will...

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT

  Unit Six at Palm Terrace is just reduced from $1.2M to $999,000.  A real steal for  a 4 bedroom 3 bath townhouse in Cruz Bay.  Features include air conditioning, private washer & dryer, granite countertops, dual vanities,...

Waste to Energy coming to U.S. Virgin Islands

 Trash burned in waste to energy plants around the globe: U.S. Virgin Islands Government Signs Contract with Alpine Energy Group to Develop Territory's First Alterative Energy Plant Projects Will Use Recycled Solid Waste to Reduce Oil Dependency...

NEW BILL TO ADDRESS TAX PROBLEMS

 Our Senator at large has introduced a bill in the Virgin Islands Legislature to correct the valuations for property taxes done recently on St. John.  Not only is Senator Barshinger proposing a proper valuation based on criteria set by...

Full Moon brings out the beast in us…

Magic in the Moonlight!  Did you see the full moon last night?  It was beautiful here on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Where were you?  Did you feel any different?  For some, it inspires romance. For others, it elicits crazyness. ...

Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales

Trunk Bay - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands  Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, the first time in six years for such a streak, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator...

NAURAL BORN ST JOHNIAN

Could not resist photographing this new born donkey.  His hair is curly like a lamb. With the rain we have had lately there will be plenty for him to eat.  Merry 340 776-6666  merryvi@aol.com

St. John Road Improvements

Road work recently anounced by our Public Works Commissioner includes re-engineering and paving the gift Hill and South Shore roads from Centerline to the EC Gas Station.  Also in the works are plans to pave some of the worst areas of the Kings Hill Road and to finish...