Jan 15, 2020 | Island News
Thursday, December 26, 2019 was the Opening of Stanleyville. The Crucian Christmas Festival Village, named Stanleyville in honor of the iconic quelbe band. The opening ceremonies set the tone of preserving Crucian heritage by honoring culture bearers Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights and Frederiksted stalwart Leona Schulterbrandt, posthumously. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and the other leaders praised Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a band.
The village boasted 36 food booths presenting an array of culinary styles for all tastes. The colorful booths with lighted decorations and food samples attracted visitors. Read more on the St. Croix Source.
Jan 15, 2020 | Island News
Former UNICEF worker and writer Horst Cerni who lives in the Virgin Islands shares his adventurous journey in his new autobiography “Journeying to Paradise”. The book is filed with filled with anecdotes about Cerni’s travels around the world, his family, the war and working with people like Marlon Brando, Roger Moore, Victor Borge, Dustin Hoffman, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Pele and Boris Becker.
Read more on the St. Croix Source.
Jan 15, 2020 | Island News
On January 4, 2020, the Adult’s Parade of the Crucian Christmas Festival featured troupes dancing through the streets wearing beautifully hand crafted, vibrant, feathery costumes. Participants showcased the culture and traditions of the island.
Read more at the St. Croix Source.
Jan 15, 2020 | Island News
The USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte announced St Croix will soon have three daily flights from the Miami market. In midst of a tourism revival, St Croix will have an additional daily American Airlines flight coming from Miami starting next summer.
Read more at the Caribbean Journal.
Dec 11, 2019 | Community Events
On January 11, 2020, Sugar Mill Veterinary Center & the Sunshine Foundation is celebrating their 10 years in the St Croix community with a Friendraiser party. For more details visit here.
Sunshine Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to end pet overpopulation on St Croix. They provide weekly low-cost spay/neuter services to the community’s pets, as well as supporting foster programs and other nonprofit animal welfare organizations with low-cost veterinary services.
