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.
Downtown Area Redevelopment Pending Legislative Approval
We have been following this exciting major redevelopment effort on the eastern edge of downtown Christiansted along Hospital Street. WTJX's latest article about the redevelopment project shares the project status an that plans include short- and long-term rental...
VI Department of Health to Break Ground
We are excited that more modern, state-of-the-art health care resources will be available on St Croix in a new health center! Construction has officially begun on the Donna M. Christian Christensen Health Center, the first Rebuild USVI project to move into the...
A Visitor’s Top Picks for Holiday Shopping
This holiday season, my sister-in-law visited us here on St. Croix. Experiencing all the warmth and beauty the island has to offer in her week here, she was ready to bring home a piece of paradise with her to share with family and friends. I dropped her off downtown...
November 2025 St Croix Real Estate Recap
Warm tropical greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are pleased to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. In the month of November, we saw strong opportunities,...
Donating to Non-Profits on St Croix
Leading up to the holiday season, we meet many people who are interested in giving back to the St Croix community by donating to non-profits on St Croix. Some who are new in the territory sometimes ask us, "where do we start?" There are many non-profits that do...
Travel + Leisure : St Croix is “unmissable”
According to Travel + Leisure, St. Croix, with it's its convenient access from the United States mainland, pristine white-sand beaches to a buzz-worthy culinary scene, seems to fly under the radar. They created "tried-and-true" suggestions after speaking to locals and...
St. George Village Botanical Garden Lights Up for the Holidays
The are looking for the holiday season and pleased that the St. George Village Botanical Garden will have a special month long event running from Dec. 5 through Jan. 4. The "Garden of Lights" fundraising event will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to view...
Advancing Airport Upgrades and Coastal Protection Work in USVI
We are excited to see the VIPA Board has approved millions in airport upgrades and coastal protection work In St Croix Source's recent article (read it here), The article reports that on St. Croix, the VIPA board approved work for airfield maintenance, removing rubber...
October 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 October’s data: There were 16 new home...
Home Features on St Croix, USVI
St Croix homes can offer a unique blend of classic island charm and unexpected luxury. Whether it's a hillside estate with sea views or a double lot home, St Croix homes can suit different lifestyles and personal needs. An experienced real estate agent will be able to...
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...