Posted on April 30th, 2010 by Lynn
Carnival is winding down on St. Thomas and there are fewer vacationers on St. John. The sky is blue and the sun is bright making it the start of a great beach weekend. I think I will find the perfect seagrape tree to pull under with a good book and do a lot of nothing […]
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Posted on April 29th, 2010 by Merry
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Upscale and private subdivision adjacent to National Park with magnificent views over the East End of St. John and the British Virgin Islands, paved roads and underground utilities.  Parcel “T†is over one acre and has green belt parcels to the north and east of the property insuring privacy and quiet. There is deeded water access […]
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Posted on April 27th, 2010 by Marty
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By Lynda Lohr — April 26, 2010
Fun, food and myriad environmental messages came with Saturday’s first annual Reef Fest at Hawknest Beach. It wrapped up the Friends of V.I. National Park-sponsored Earth Day activities that began Friday with a fair in Cruz Bay.
“It’s one of the best places to celebrate our coral […]
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Posted on April 26th, 2010 by Lynn
The Westin Resort on St. John is a very popular vacation destination. I am glad to help you with any questions you may have about the timeshare units on the resale market. We are currently in Week 17 and there are several sizes available to choose from. I have a listing for Unit 4311 which […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2010 by Merry
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 Snail’s Pace is a deightful garden cottage in Estate Fish Bay fronted by a white pickett fence. This cozy studio home has been refurbished with new cabinets, furniture, bath, paint, pumps, etc.  Landscaping is extensive and furnishings are included.  The flat lot is a gardener’s delight with room to add bedrooms and a pool.  Walk to Reef […]
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Posted on April 21st, 2010 by Lynn
DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTIONÂ from $158,000 to $110,000! Motivated Seller wants to see an offer and will provide financing with 20% down! Expired plans, excavation and retaining walls started makes this a great parcel to immediately move right into the building process. Building plans available for review. Contact me with questions or to schedule an appointment to […]
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Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Bernie
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By CONSTANCE COOPER
Monday, April 19th 2010
Bad news: Tourist arrivals in the U.S. Virgin Islands fell 7.9 percent from 2008 to 2009, according to data released by the V.I. Bureau of Economic Research and the Caribbean Tourism Association.
Good news: Things began to turn around at the end of the […]
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Posted on April 19th, 2010 by Marty
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ST. THOMAS - After clearing red tape through corrective legislation, the Sun Power Loan Program to give homeowners and small businesses low-cost solar water heaters soon will be up and running.
The program, which pays half the cost of a solar water heater up front and gives V.I. Water and Power Authority customers […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2010 by Marty
Coral Bay Watershed Project Breaks Ground
By Lynda Lohr — April 14, 2010
NOAA official Samuel D. Rauch called the watershed project a collaborative effort between federal and local officials and community groups.
A public and private […]
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Posted on April 15th, 2010 by Merry
Sales statistics for the first quarter of 2010 are now available on our web site at: http://www.islandiarealestate.com/statsummary.cfm
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Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Marty
Lionfish hunters expand efforts to St. John and St. Thomas
By JOY BLACKBURN
Wednesday, April 14th 2010
The organizer of a grassroots effort by St. Croix divers to keep the Pacific lionfish population under control is reaching out to extend the program to St. Thomas and St. John.
“We are trying to get the […]
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Posted on April 13th, 2010 by Bernie
By Lynda Lohr — April 12, 2010
Calvin George (left, front) saw the value of his vacant land jump from $19,360 in 2005 to $108,100 in 2006.
Nearly 200 people turned out Monday for an update on the territory’s property tax situation at a rally sponsored by the […]
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Posted on April 12th, 2010 by Bernie
By Lynda Lohr — April 10, 2010
The 40th anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated on St. John with an Environmental Fair and Reef Fest. The first is an Environmental Fair on from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
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Posted on April 10th, 2010 by Lynn
It’s a beautiful day to be on that cruise ship and come to St. John for the day. Little do they know but will soon find out that one day is not enough to be in St. John! Rent a villa for a week or better yet buy one! The island is now in our Summer […]
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Posted on April 9th, 2010 by Marty
From Virgin Islands Daily News
By ALDETH LEWIN
Thursday, April 8th 2010
The St. John Coastal Zone Management Committee approved a proposed mixed-use development in Coral Bay on Wednesday.
The project - estimated to cost about $2.9 million - would include a new home for an expanded Love City Mini-Mart, five residential units, vendor kiosks, […]
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