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st croix events: St Croix March Music Series - 03/20/11 10:01 PM
The 5th Annual March Music Series is in progress on St Croix and the other US Virgin Islands. "This year's theme - The Sound of Music - celebrates the diverse musical heritage of the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean region and the Americas," said Myron Jackson, executive director of the V.I. Cultural Heritage Institute.The concerts draw on many genres and musical forms, including African drumming, quelbe, cariso, jazz, Latin, calypso, soca, zouk, reggae, gospel, spirituals, chanting, steel orchestra, marching and symphonic bands. The series coincides with VI History Month and Music in our Schools Month, and is hosted by the Heritage Institute, VI … (1 comments)
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st croix events: Fair Day in St Croix - 02/21/11 12:46 PM
Earlier I wrote a post about our Ag Fair, which was held over this holiday weekend. We went yesterday, and had a great ime. Lots of food, many things to buy, plants, plants, plants galore to purchase, and livestock to admire! Our version of a "county fair!" Hope you can join us next year and enjoy this fun event that brings visitors from many other islands too. It's a true Caribbean festival.
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st croix events: St Croix - 40th Annual Ag Fair Celebrated Feb 19-21 - 02/19/11 12:55 PM
Agrifest 2011 on St Croix will be celebrated this weekend, Saturday through Monday, the island's annual tribute to local agriculture, culture, and food. This year's theme is "Agrifest 2011: 40 Years and Still Growing Strong."Vendors will display wares of produce, Crucian food and drinks, arts & crafts, and there will be extensive exhibits of farm animals and agriculture concerns throughout the 30-acre fairgrounds at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Ag Complex. On 3 stages, local musicians will perform. Tomorrow will be the Agrifest Junior Calypson competition, one of the many activities planned for children.In addition to exhibits and produce on sale from local farmers, farmers … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Food and Wine Experience 2011 - Don't Miss It! - 02/03/11 09:15 PM
The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one of the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, is a showcase of diverse cuisine and wine. The festival will be held this year from April 10-16. Local chefs, celebrity chefs, cooking show personalities, and top winemakers from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Texas, Georgia, Oregon and abroad support this prestigious event. Proceeds help fund the St. Croix Foundation, a non-profit community foundation that administers a number of local programs.The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience started in 2001 when two female restaurant owners, Kelly Odom and Katherine Pugliese, founded A … (0 comments)
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st croix events: Is Living on St Croix in your Future? Our Seminar may Answer the Question for You - 11/26/10 04:51 PM
Considering a vacation home or a full time move to our island paradise? Wondering whether such a move is right for you? Get all the answers and more while spending a week in paradise at the Sea View Play Villa. We are offering a full week's accommodations at the luxurious Sea View Play Villa, including the seminar, "Is Life on St Croix the Life for Me?", customized counseling and private property tours; visits to grocery, big box stores, lifestyle events and all the island has to offer.Guests and seminar participants will be limited to the first 6 couples or pairs who … (0 comments)
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st croix events: Earl Blows Through St Croix - 08/31/10 06:30 PM
the aftermath of Earl.....Earl blew in during the wee hours Sunday night and raged all day Monday. I experienced his fury as Chuck and I attempted to rescue his little 16' boat at 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning, which had come untied at the dock and was banging into the pilings. Wave after wave crashed on us as we tried to maneuver the boat out of harm's way onto the awaiting boat trailer. Then, as if by divine intervention, the wind and rain stopped and there was a bit of a lull in the wave action, and we were able to … (1 comments)
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st croix events: a New Door Opening on St Croix - 04/01/10 04:37 PM
March 31 is "transfer day" in the US Virgin Islands. The day commemorates an event that occurred over eight decades ago, when the Danish West Indies were formally ceded to the United States by Denmark. They became the U.S. Virgin Islands, in exchange for twenty-five million dollars. To learn more, visit Consulate US VI.
The date was MY "transfer day" too. I have left Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty and re-joined Buyer Agent St Croix. It is with sadness that I leave Coldwell Banker. I loved it there and have nothing but great things to say about Amy Land-de Wilde and the team she has painstakingly assembled.
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st croix events: Gov. John deJongh's State of the Territory Address for St Croix - 01/29/10 02:06 PM
Below are excerpts from Gov. deJongh's address this week. Personally, I have been very pleased with his efforts on behalf of St Croix, our business community, and sustainability. Please let me know if you have questions about living on St Croix. Just request a free copy of Relocate to ST Croix or Retire on ST Croix and then search for properties. You'll be amazed at the prices.
"In his annual speech to the people of the Virgin Islands, the Governor highlighted the work of his Administration over the past three years. During his address, Governor deJongh spoke about a renewed sense … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St Croix Christmas Parade - 01/14/10 08:05 PM
St Croix has a Christmas Festival lasting several days and nights, and this year's festival was a sight to behold! The colors and costumes were fabulous, the day was perfect, and a good time was had by all! It's good to be in da VI! Enjoy the slideshow below and plan to be with us next year -
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st croix events: Donkey Derby on St Croix - 12/28/09 10:46 PM
Part of the long Christmas weekend festivities was the long-awaited Donkey Derby. What fun! Sponsored by the Gentlemen of Jones (see one gentleman below), there were several events: adult races, children's races, buggy races, etc. My favorite was the ladies' race, because three of my friends participated.
Here, Melinda is raring to go - but the donkey isn't! She never made it out of the start gate the whole race!
Cathy is an old veteran. She raced last year....well, sort of. She fell off early and her donkey ran away! She got off to a great start … (1 comments)
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st croix events: St Croix, US VI: Christmas Cruzian Style - 12/28/09 10:34 PM
Many of you readers have asked what it's like to spend the holidays on a small tropical island. Here's what we did during the 3-day Christmas celebration.
Christmas eve day was spent with friends. The guys went fishing and us gals went "Chaney Hunting." Chaney is broken pieces of pottery from a by-gone era. You find it near sugar mills and old plantations - and the children of the 1800's used it for play money - and the term "chaney" is sort of a combo of "china" and "money." We hit the jackpot in the field where Home Depot will be built, … (0 comments)
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st croix events: Santa on St Croix - 12/22/09 08:18 PM
Here's the photo our Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Office used on our Christmas cards:
Santa is looking for real estate buying opportunities on St Croix, because he knows we are the best value in the Caribbean. He is enjoying our Christmas wind, white sand beaches, sunshine, and 80 degree weather - shouldn't you be here too?
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st croix events: Virgin Islands Quarter Officially in Circulation - 10/12/09 05:36 PM
The commemorative quarter-dollar coin honoring the United States Virgin Islands was officially launched Friday, Oct. 9 by United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart and United States Virgin Islands Governor John P. deJongh Jr.
"The United States Virgin Islands commemorative quarter-dollar coin reflects a rich culture steeped in the outstanding natural beauty of the three islands," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy.
The United States Virgin Islands quarter was released into circulation on September 28. The coin's reverse (tails side) design features an outline of the territory's three major islands. The design also includes the Yellow Breast or Bananaquit, the … (1 comments)
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st croix events: Activities on a Typical Weekend on St Croix - 10/02/09 07:59 PM
I wanted to give some idea of the choices of festivities and events we have almost every weekend/week here in St Croix. A list doesn't really convey the message of what fun we have. Those of us who live on St Croix have such terrible decisions we must make: where to go, what to do. There are so many things to choose from - and it's low season! The list just grows and grows as we approach tourist season.The worst thing about living on St Croix is remembering that we are not on vacation all the time! Here's just a sampling of this upcoming weekend … (2 comments)
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st croix events: St Patrick's Day Celebration on St Croix - 03/18/09 06:45 PM
"Allawe" on the lovely island of St Croix are Irish for a day - and that day is the day of the St Patties day parade - which was last Saturday. Hundreds of locals, transplants, and tourists show up to drink and revel, watch or participate in the parade, and enjoy some wonderful live music. The festivities began around 9:00 a.m. - when throngs of us made our way to our favorite float to decorate it and ourselves. This year, I was on the "Pickled Greek's" float. Pete is the magician (chef - second from left in photo below) for this … (0 comments)
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st croix events: Great New Web Site for Visitors to St. Croix - 01/29/09 05:59 PM
I received this press release today, checked out the site, and definitely place it on the top of the list for recommended sites for VI visitors. Easy URL: VisitUSVI.com - take a look.
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM UNVEILS NEW TOURISM WEB SITE
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism will unveil its brand new Web site, VisitUSVI.com, at a special event at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa tonight. "Throughout the 18-month journey from research to site launch, we worked very closely with industry partners and community leaders to gain their insights and feedback about desired features for the new site," … (3 comments)
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st croix events: St Croix New Year's Eve Sunset - 01/01/09 10:13 AM
Sometimes pictures can be more powerful than words. These show how we rang in the new year.
Good wishes to all - hope to see you in St. Croix in 2009!
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st croix events: St Croix Christmas Feast - 12/26/08 06:07 PM
What a lovely Christmas we had here! The weather was gorgeous and there was a big turnout at Cane Bay for a HUGE Christmas feast! I've never seen so much food! Three turkeys were fried and people brought every imaginable side dish and dessert. By the time lunch was served (around 2:30 - 3:00), I was so hungry from smelling all the good smells that I'm afraid I bordered on being rude!
Later in the afternoon, I enjoyed a meditation and watched the sun set. It was a wonderful day - but I am about to blow up and I may … (0 comments)
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st croix events: St. Croix Holiday Craft Fairs - 12/16/08 06:17 PM
Christmas is the season when all the many artists on St Croix get into high gear and start promoting their wares at the many craft fairs on the island. The "biggies" are the Starving Artist's Sale at the Whim Plantation, which was bigger and better than ever this year, and the Christmas Spoken Here festival at the St George Botanical Gardens, also well promoted and well attended.
The weather is perfect here this time of year, breezy but warm, and the events are held on Sunday, so families come and browse and do their Christmas shopping. Tourists also enjoy … (3 comments)
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st croix events: New Cardiac Care Center Open in St. Croix - 12/02/08 09:49 AM
Finally, the $18.5 million Virgin Islands Cardiac Center is open! This signals the start of a new era of cardiac care in the the Caribbean! While the Luis hospital already provides heart catheterizations, angioplasty, stenting work, and pacemaker implantings, the 25,305-square-foot center offers more comprehensive services, hospital officials say.
The center is connected to the Intensive Care Unit on the hospital's second floor and will house two fully equipped catheterization labs, offices and a conference room.
The building also connects to an existing employee entrance on the lower level and an eating area outside of the hospital's cafeteria.
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