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‘Caribbean Life’ Follow-Up with The Sommer Family
The very first ‘Caribbean Life’ episode ever filmed for HGTV was that of The Sommer Family in 2013. It followed their move from St. Louis, Missouri to St. Croix, USVI and search for the perfect home with Broker Chris Hanley. While the show is now airing its ninth season and The Hanleys have filmed more... Read More
Characters of the Caribbean: Contractor James Benton
1. What is your favorite place on St. Croix and why? I could not possibly choose one favorite place! I love that for such a small landmass, we have such distinct areas… the north shore; rain forest; Christiansted and Frederiksted towns; beachfronts and mountaintops… all have such unique feels to them. I love the overall geographic diversity... Read More
St. Croix’s New Restaurants: Summer 2017
Here are some new restaurants to look forward to trying on St. Croix this upcoming season: Uptown Eatery Uptown Eatery is a new restaurant on Queen Cross Street in Christiansted. Next door to Joyia jewelry, well-known restaurateurs Dave and Jane Kendrick recently opened this quaint restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. Tap Deck Bar & Billiards... Read More
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 Danish West Indian Society (Dansk Vetindisk Selskab). 21 group members made the 11-day trip, which started with a layover in Oslo, Norway. Several group members... Read More
What You Need To Know to Watch Monday’s Eclipse from the U.S. Virgin Islands
On Monday, August 21, 2017, much of the United States will be able to view a total solar eclipse. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this has not happened since 1979. Space.com estimates the next total eclipse visible from the U.S. will not be until 2024. So the location-specific experience is fairly rare. While the U.S.... Read More
‘Caribbean Life’ St. Croix: What Happened to the Houses?
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, Home and Garden Television (HGTV) premiered a Caribbean Life episode filmed on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Episode 904 (season nine, episode 4) showcased the search for a perfect island family home, led by Real Estate Agent Kerri Hanley. Filming took place in December 2016. In in order they appeared: “Palm Tree... Read More
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 the last day of school by “jumping the pier.” That is, the cruise ship pier in Frederiksted. As long as no cruise ships are in-port,... Read More
A Conversation with St. Croix’s B Sweet Honey Man, Stephen Charles
Q: How did you get started handling bees? A (Stephen Charles): I spent 22 years in the military [Air Guard, from which he has retired]. I got my start with bees then, because there was a massive hive under a shipping container in the yard [the hive was approximately five feet long and two... Read More
Endless Summers on St. Croix
Summers are hot. It doesn’t matter where you live… when the pleasant spring breezes trade-in for that first still, humid, summer heat, it can almost make winter seem enjoyable. It’s times like this that call for a nice refreshing dip in the Caribbean Sea. While you’re floating around in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean,... Read More
New Frederiksted Hotel “The Fred” Makes Strides In Construction
Located on the Strand Street waterfront, The Fred will be a 22-room boutique hotel, one of only two in the town of Frederiksted. The development broke ground officially on March 9 of this year, making it the first new hotel development on St. Croix in three decades. According to Developer Christopher Swanson, “Ever since we received our... Read More