STX News
On a monthly basis, we send out our newsletter with current St Croix news and upcoming events. We try to give a glimpse into life on our incredible island and hope it entices you to come feel the sand between your toes.
Finding St. Croix’s Long Hidden Maroon Settlements
Justin Dunnavant is an archaeologist and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. His current research in the US Virgin Islands investigates the relationship between ecology and enslavement in the former Danish West Indies. He recently wrote an article about...
St. Croix’s Crucian Christmas Festival 2025-26 Dates
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals announced the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. From December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, the territory will be celebrating this annual holiday...
September 2025 St Croix Real Estate Recap
Greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about September’s data: There were 12 new home...
Condo Features on St Croix, USVI
There are 42 different condo complexes on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and they vary quite a bit. Features and amenities relating to design, location, and services can be differ even within complexes next to each other. Some complexes emphasize on luxury and...
Transforming the Old Barracks Property on Christiansted
This is amazing news! The Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community development organization and it is transforming the Old Barracks Property on Hospital Street in Christiansted, St. Croix, into a hub for...
Understanding and protecting coral reefs around St Croix
Two scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently visited St. Croix to study St. Croix’s coral reefs to guide protection efforts. According to the St Croix Source, the NOAA scientists who visited St. Croix from Miami included Ian...
August 2025 St Croix Real Estate Recap
Greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about August's data: There were 22 new home...
Three Options When Inheriting a Home
There are typically three options when inheriting a home: 1. Move in: If the property meets your needs and budget, moving in could be a meaningful and practical choice. Be sure to consider any outstanding mortgage, necessary repairs, or updates. 2. Sell the...
First Steps to Take When You Inherit a Property
Inheriting a home is one of those life moments that often brings mixed emotions. Before rushing into decisions, give yourself time. A home tied to a loved one can carry emotional weight, and there’s no need to tackle everything immediately. Start by gathering key...
Restoration of Fort Frederik Beach and Reviving Shoreline Fishing Tradition
We are excited to see this in the news! According to the VI Consortium, Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens has formally requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore the eroded shoreline at Fort Frederik Beach, one of Frederiksted’s most...
Faster and More Reliable Internet on St Croix May Come Soon
According to the VI Consortium, a transformative telecommunications project promising faster, more reliable internet for schools, hospitals, emergency services, and the broader community is one step closer to reality, as lawmakers recently advanced legislation...
July 2025 St Croix Real Estate Recap
It's Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team. We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about July's data: There were 20 new home listings and 17...