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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 Open Houses

The best way to promote the sale of your home is by doing an open house. Open houses are still the number one way for buyers to check out a…

Written by Chris and Kerri Hanley

April 29, 2019

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New Play-Based Preschool, PlaySTX, To Open for 2017-2018 School Year

A new play-based preschool, PlaySTX, is accepting enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year. The school will welcome students ages one to four. Familiar educators have committed to teaching at PlaySTX…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

June 11, 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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Quitting A Six-Figure Desk Job To Bring AcroYoga to St. Croix

Kristen Kelbe had a fine job in the states as a mechanical engineer. Great on paper… but it left her wanting more. Keeping a vacation home on St. Croix for several…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 20, 2017

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Leaving California to Pour Coffee in the Caribbean: The Story Behind Bici Cafe

After current St. Croix resident Stephen Swanton graduated college in California with a degree in small business, he decided to start really small. A business the size of a bicycle to…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 15, 2017

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19th Annual Children’s Color Run in Christiansted Draws Hundreds of Runners

The Virgin Islands Pace Runners hosted the 19th Annual Children’s Color Run early Friday evening. The event was the start of a Jump-Up, hosted by the Christiansted Retail and Restaurant…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 6, 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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Establishing a Post Office Box on St. Croix

Post offices seem to be fazing themselves out on the U.S. mainland… encouraging online package pick-up scheduling, ordering stamps for home delivery, et cetera. But in the U.S. Virgin Islands,…

Written by Brianna Nelthropp

May 3, 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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Tag: Island Living

St. Croix native featured in Yachting magazine

St. Croix’s Open Houses

New Play-Based Preschool, PlaySTX, To Open for 2017-2018 School Year

Caribbean Dance Company Celebrates 40 Years at Memorial Day Weekend Recitals

Quitting A Six-Figure Desk Job To Bring AcroYoga to St. Croix

Leaving California to Pour Coffee in the Caribbean: The Story Behind Bici Cafe

19th Annual Children’s Color Run in Christiansted Draws Hundreds of Runners

St. Croix to Host Its Last Ironman Triathlon this Sunday

Establishing a Post Office Box on St. Croix

St. Thomas Celebrates Carnival

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