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St. Croix native featured in Yachting magazine

Brian Bishop, founder of Crucian Gold, has been one of the premier jewelers on St. Croix since 1972. Crucian Gold is well known for their signature Crucian Knot and handcrafted…

Written by Chris and Kerri Hanley

April 29, 2019

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St. Croix’s We Deh Yah Cultural Dancers Perform in Denmark for 100th Anniversary of Danish West Indian Society

The We Deh Yah Cultural Dancers of St. Croix took an exciting trip to Denmark last month. The purpose of the trip was to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the…

Written by Kerri Hanley

August 17, 2017

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Jumping the Pier Starts the Summer for St. Croix Students

Every place has their own graduation celebrations… the quintessential one people picture is throwing the square academic caps you wear with traditional graduation gowns. But on St. Croix, you celebrate…

Written by Kerri Hanley

July 17, 2017

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Caribbean Dance Company Celebrates 40 Years at Memorial Day Weekend Recitals

The Caribbean Dance Company of the Virgin Islands (aka The Caribbean Dance School) celebrated 40 years of “preserving culture through dance” this weekend. They hosted a two-night recital at Island Center…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 28, 2017

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St. Croix to Host Its Last Ironman Triathlon this Sunday

A chapter of St. Croix history is coming to a close. This Sunday, May 7, 2017, the island will host its final Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, which offers 35 qualifying slots for…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 5, 2017

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St. Thomas Celebrates Carnival

Despite torrential rains, carnival was celebrated on St. Thomas this weekend. While formalities began much earlier in the month with the Carnival Prince and Princess Selection Show April 9, the…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 1, 2017

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St. Croix in the Eyes of A Frequent Visitor

Thanks to my Dad, Jack Smith, (not pictured!) for contributing this post. And for taking me to the beach often growing up. So began my love of island life!…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

April 6, 2017

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Holi Festival of Colors Celebrated on St. Croix

Recently a diverse group of families celebrated the annual Holi Festival on St. Croix at Cramer’s Park. This year it was held on Sunday, March 12 in the late morning.…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

March 22, 2017

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Ziggy’s Hosts 8th Annual Johnny Cake Eating Contest

Ziggy’s Island Market, a popular gas station / convenience store / kitchen and tavern on St. Croix’s east end, hosted its 8th Annual Johnny Cake Eating Contest on Sunday. An impressive…

Written by Chris and Kerri Hanley

January 31, 2017

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Virgin Islands Food Tours Impart Local Cuisine, History

I recently had the pleasure of taking a Virgin Islands Food Tour led by Anquanette Gaspard. The tours are a newer option on St. Croix, which started last year. Gaspard is the…

Written by Chris and Kerri Hanley

January 29, 2017

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Category: Island Culture & Traditions

St. Croix native featured in Yachting magazine

St. Croix’s We Deh Yah Cultural Dancers Perform in Denmark for 100th Anniversary of Danish West Indian Society

Jumping the Pier Starts the Summer for St. Croix Students

Caribbean Dance Company Celebrates 40 Years at Memorial Day Weekend Recitals

St. Croix to Host Its Last Ironman Triathlon this Sunday

St. Thomas Celebrates Carnival

St. Croix in the Eyes of A Frequent Visitor

Holi Festival of Colors Celebrated on St. Croix

Ziggy’s Hosts 8th Annual Johnny Cake Eating Contest

Virgin Islands Food Tours Impart Local Cuisine, History

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