By Lynda Lohr — March 30, 2010
A long holiday weekend kicks off Wednesday with Transfer Day. The Easter holiday then begins Thursday with Holy Thursday. Friday is Good Friday.
On Saturday, most government offices are closed as usual. […]
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WATERFRONT - 1/2 ACRE. PRICE REDUCED TO $499,000.
Beautiful waterfront lot in Chocolate Hole above Hart Bay. Cooling breezes, the sound of the surf and views over Ditleff Point to Ram’s Head make this a prime site. Downhill build. The Chocolate Hole Homeowners common beach parcel is adjacent to […]
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Do you like vacationing on St. John this time of year? There are units available at the Westin for this time frame. Please contact me for a current resale list lynn@islandiarealestate.com From beautiful St. John, USVI Have a Sunny Weekend!
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The Zootenvaal Cottages property has just been reduced by $2.3M to $9.7M. Now is the time to make an offer on this  unique property with a white powder beach on almost 5 acres. Located on pristine Hurricane Hole, a National Marine Monument, with approximately 850 feet of waterfront on beautiful Borck Creek and abutting National Park […]
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Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. on Monday approved Bill 28-0208 which would authorize the issuance and collection of real property taxes at the 1998 rate and assessment levels. But the governor’s signing of the bill did not come without his […]
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By Lynda Lohr — March 21, 2010
Denise Barbier and Jen Knowles Donnelly display their St. John Treasure Map and Guide.
The island of St. John is a treasure, and residents Denise Barbier and Jen Knowles Donnelly have conjured up an interactive treasure map to help visitors and […]
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By DARRIN MORTENSON — March 20, 2010
After a whirlwind tour stumping through the halls of Congress this week, Gov. John deJongh Jr. said he emerged confident that the U.S. Virgin Islands got a fair hearing on key […]
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That’s right, it’s that time again!! Great big St. John THANK YOU! to Steve and Helen Simon for putting together this fabulous Blues Festival that we all look forward to every March. It starts off tonight with Billy Gibson at Gecko in the Mongoose Junction Shopping Center (that’s Billy in the photo above)
Island Blues Thursday night
 Shipwreck […]
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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 be removed as the electric lines have been relocated underground. Drivers have become accustomed to […]
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By Lynda Lohr — March 14, 2010
Catherine Stul entertains with some step dancing.
Beer in green plastic cups, green T-shirts galore and even green fortune cookies in green wrappers gave Cruz Bay, St. John a greenish glow on Saturday as the town celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with […]
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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 an article in this week’s Virgin Islands Daily News:
Internet connections in the Virgin Islands are less than […]
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The Voyages Building in Coral Bay is arguably one of the best built and best looking commercial buildings on St. John. There is over 9000 sq ft of space, with the first floor set up as a bar and restaurant. All equipment is included including cookers, walk in cooler, ce machine, sound system and much more. There […]
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By Ananta Pancham — March 10, 2010
Out of the three financing proposals submitted by the deJongh administration last week, senators moved forward Tuesday with a bill allowing property tax bills to go out at the 1998 levels, but held back on authorizing […]
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Do you prefer the Coral Bay side of the island? There’s much to choose from if you have been considering a purchase. There are currently 138 parcels of land for sale. If you are interested in building a house (not developing), there are parcels ranging from .41 acre listed at $88,000 up to $1,500,000 for a .54 […]
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Proposed property tax rules for the U.S. Virgin Islands would offer discounts and installment plans.Â
Lt. Gov. Gregory Francis’ office has released a draft plan of property tax payment rules and regulations. The plan gives discounts of up to 5 percent for early payment and allows V.I. property owners to break up […]
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