St Croix Ironman 70.3 Planned for May 2

The 2010 St. Croix Ironman 70.3 remains one of the very few 70.3 distance races where qualifying slots are available for both the Ironman World Championships (Kona) and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships (Clearwater).  The classic St. Croix course, among the most beautiful in the sport, has 28 Kona slots up for grabs, as well as 40 Clearwater slots.  The May 2 date allows athletes to enjoy a tropical respite after a long winter, as well as an early season chance to get qualified for the autumn dates of both championship races.

10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine Experience

Coming April 13-17, the event named one of the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel will be back on St Croix.  Read the schedule of events and places at St Croix Food and Wine.

Now you can Recycle on St Croix

The Boys and Girls Club will open a can recycling drop off site the last week in March in Anna's Hope.  They will accept rinsed aluminum and steel cans every Thursday through Saturday.  They need our support so they can broaden the scope to plastics and glass.

Ag Fair a Big Success

With a theme of "Healthy Food and a Safe Environment Make Sen$e," this year's Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands, the 39th annual, drew thousands of visitors from the territory and around the Caribbean.  Local specialties, produce, plants, animals and crafts were sold during the annual three-day extravaganza.

GPS Tour of St Croix Now Available

We now have the Google Earth KML files and coordinates for a garmin GPS for a tour of St Croix.  Contact me for information.

Early Maps of Virgin Islands and Danish West Indies Now Available

For the first time in history, the earliest maps of the Virgin Islands are now available as archival-quality reproductions.  Most of the maps available to the general public have the original estate / plantation names that survive to this day, and are reasonably priced.  Visit Argus Prints.

Haiti Relief Efforts

Many individuals and groups have bonded together to offer relief to the residents of Haiti.  Gentlemen of Jones and People United for a Better VI have filled a 40' container in the Cost-U-Less parking lot in Estate Peter's Rest with more than 360 boxes of donations.  Supplies will be accepted until the container is full.

Gov. deJongh's State of the Territory Address

The Governor was optimistic about the future, acknowledging that tourism is the main driver of the US VI economy.  He feels he has taken steps to diversify and build bridges until the economy recovers.  Read more at VirginIslandsDailyNews.

Car Show & Exhibition to be held July 31

Capital Productions will hold the 2010 Car Show at Road Town Soft Ball Field, will include power boats, and raffle a new SUV, the Mitsubishi Zinger.  Visit www.capitalproductionsvi.com for information.

Crime Stoppers Celebrates 1st Year

The nonprofit organization of volunteers on all 3 Virgin Islands will be celebrating its 1st anniversary this week and next.  They received 508 tips in the last 12 months, authorized $47,061 in awards, and have paid out $18,887.  The Crime Stoppers Tip Line is 1-800-222-8477, and is anonymous.

Art Thursdays

Held the first Thursday of each month through May, the event, which includes a series of gallery walks and informative events, encourage locals and visitors to discover and enjoy the region's many artistic establishments and galleries.  Several shops also take part, and many of the businesses and art galleries in Christiansted stay open late for the event.

Christmas Festivities on St Croix

Read my recent blogs about our Donkey Derby and Christmas Cruzian Style. Plenty to do and fun events to enjoy.

FHA 203K Program is Available on St Croix

This is a loan program where you can finance repairs into your mortgage loan, and makes buying a fixer upper much more attractive.  Stay tuned for details.

Tax Credits now for Move-up Sellers as well as 1st Time Buyers - read the requirements

These can be used for St Croix real estate purchases.

St Croix gets good press from Conde Nast, Caribbean Travel & Life, and Delta's Inflight Magazine

If you want more information to sell you on the beauty and amenities of St Croix, take a look at one or all of these 3 articles just released:
Conde Nast or Caribbean Travel & Life or Sky, Delta's Inflight magazine

New Vet Clinic Open on ST Croix

Sugar Mill Veterinary Center is open at 4220 La Grande Princesse, with a pet boarding facility and eco-friendly medical center.  Dr. Stacia Boswell, VMD, at your service.  Check out their web site too.

Return of Cruise Ships Bringing Economy Boost and Problem

At a hearing Monday of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Energy and Technology, officials from some of the relevant government agencies joined with businesspeople and concerned citizens to hash out some of the successes and challenges toward selling St. Croix to the world.  Read more at StCroixSource.

Candlelight Music Series at the Whim starts Nov. 1

Visit the Whim Museum Nov - April for this popular classical music series.  Built in 1974, the Whim Great House on the Whim Plantation offers a perfect setting to enjoy the masterworks.

Virgin Islands Quarter Officially Launched

The commemorative quarter-dollar of the US VI was officially put into circulation in a ceremony hosted by Gov. deJongh and US Mint Deputy, Andy Brunhart.  The design on the quarter reflects the natural beauty of the 3 islands and their rich cultural heritage.

Gov. deJongh approves financing for Island Crossing project

The documents for the 1st phase of the $40.4 million project, which will be the location for Home Depot among others, was signed this week.  The center will be partially funded by tax-increment financing, and will be the first to use the government's new TIF program.

New website launched by Dept. of Tourism 

VisitUSVI.com is the new official site of the US Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism.  18 months from research to launch, the department worked closely with industry and community leaders to provide the best features for visitors considering the VI as a travel destination.

Thoughts on Hurricane Omar 

Read my blog post about experiencing a hurricane for the first time.  The government did an outstanding job of preparation and clean up!

St. Croix News Web Sites

Interested in keeping up with what's happening in St Croix? Well, in addition to subscribing to my newsletter (email me and thanks if you're already subscribed), you can also receive the feed from a couple of local papers: 

http://stx.onepaper.com/
www.virginislandsdailynews.com  

If you're thinking of relocating to St. Croix, you might want to subscribe to www.vimovingcenter.com.

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