Congress Sends V.I. Constitution Back to Delegates

By Bill Kossler — June 29, 2010
The U.S. Congress passed a resolution Tuesday reconvening the 5th V.I. Constitutional Convention, and urging, but not requiring, it to “correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and federal law,” starting deliberations on territorial constitutional provisions anew.
Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and […]

Let’s Make a Deal Success!

Thanks to Skinny Legs and everyone who organized the Let’s Make A Deal benefit for Wendy Davis this past Sunday.  There was a nice turnout and it was a really funny event. Good Luck to you Wendy!
From beautiful St. John, USVI, Have a Sunny Day! Lynn

Heavy rains drench Virgin Islands

from Virgin Islands Daily News:
By DANIEL SHEA, reporter, Daily News Staff
Published: June 26, 2010

The […]

Tourism Department launches $598,000 summer travel blitz

By CONSTANCE COOPER, reporter, Daily News Staff
Published: June 25, 2010
In an effort to boost arrivals during the slow season, the V.I. Tourism Department is running commercials on CNN and Headline News promoting summer travel specials.
The 30-second ads will feature the slogan, “You, Unscripted,” rolled out by the department a year ago. The campaign shows people […]

Cool time for hiking

 These overcast days make it a great time to be out hiking.  St. John has many great trails to choose from.  If you’re not familiar with the trails on St. John, pick up a copy of “St. John Off the Beaten Path” by Jerry Singer. It will tell you everything you need to know about St. John and more! The […]

Feds Promise to Revisit Rules Regarding EDC Program

By Source Staff — June 23, 2010

Gov. John deJongh Jr. confers with Assistant Secretary Michael Mundaca.

Talks with federal officials may have borne a major breakthrough for the territory’s Economic Development Program, according to Government House. While in the nation’s capital this week, Gov. John deJongh Jr. […]

Here’s your house on the Beach!

If you work hard, you should play hard! Located on Lovango Cay, Lovango Love Shack is a wonderful island retreat and just a 10 minute boat ride to St. Thomas or St. John.  Privacy, beachfront, dock, mooring, solar & wind powered; what more can a real boater ask for?! Originally listed at $2,750,000 and reduced to […]

Fundraiser Could Be a Matter of Life and Death for St. Johnians

By Lynda Lohr — June 21, 2010
A group of St. John residents have a fundraiser planned for Sunday to help send firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Wendy Davis to get more advanced paramedic training. The fundraiser runs […]

Under All is the land in Calabash Boom

As long as you can see the water, you have a good view! But an East view from Coral Bay is really something else. Looking East from the Calabash Boom neighborhood is amazing! You have the sunrise, moonrise, BVI down island chain, East End of St. John and all the boats sailing around the Sir […]

A Great Place to Shop!

Pink Papaya has been one of the great places to shop on St. John for tourists and locals alike.  Located next to the Lime Inn Restaurant, Pink Papaya is packed full of colorful and interesting items including giftware, fine jewelry and local art work. Stop by before or after your dinner at Lime Inn or […]

Stormwater Runoff Prevention Starts at Home, Says Engineer

By Lynda Lohr — June 17, 2010
There are numerous things homeowner can do to keep soil from running downhill into the bay and turning it brown, stormwater engineer Joe Mina said Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Island Green Building Association on St. John.
“Revegetate, revegetate, revegetate,” Mina told the dozen members gathered at the […]

Gulf Oil Spill Won’t Impact Virgin Islands

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Gulf Oil Spill Won’t Impact Territory, NOAA Says
Reprinted from Virgin Islands Daily News
By Lynda Lohr — June 15, 2010
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon, which began spewing into the Gulf of Mexico after the offshore oil […]

DITLEFF POINT CONSTRUCTION

There are 3 homes under construction at Ditleff Point on Rendezvous Bay.  All three are tastfully done and  fit with the topography.  The house nerar the end of the point is particularly well designed to follow the contours of the land.  There are still lots available so if you have interest in owning on this […]

Villa Tramanto - Virgin Grande Estates

No expense was spared on this elegant contemporary styled Villa located high atop a level site within the gated community known as “Virgin Grand Estates”.

Completed in 2010, the stately and fully air conditioned four bedroom villa offers   sweeping views from Great Cruz Bay to St. Thomas. Amenities include large pool and entertainment deck.

This […]

V.I. National Park Accepts Deed to Nanny Point

By Lynda Lohr — June 10, 2010

Pictured (from left) are John Garrison of the Trust for Public Land, Concordia Preserve owner Stanley Selengut and V.I. National Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove.

As waves crashed along the shore and a brisk breeze blew, V.I. National Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove […]