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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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.…
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…
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…
