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.

CNN names USVI One of the Top December Destinations

CNN names USVI One of the Top December Destinations

CNN names the best places to visit this year in December for a weekend getaway and St Croix, USVI is one of them! As residents of St. Croix, we know the magic of spending the holiday season on our beautiful island. The Crucian Christmas Festival Season is beloved by...

Cane Roots Art Gallery Photo Exhibit

Cane Roots Art Gallery Photo Exhibit

The Cane Roots Art Gallery has a new photo art exhibit called "“We Ready for deh Road” during the Crucian Christmas Festival Season. Photography of three Crucian artists - Malek Bascombe, David Berg, and Chalana Brown. Located on Company Street in downtown...

2022 Maximum Loan Limits

2022 Maximum Loan Limits

The new Official 2022 maximum loan limits were just released. Nathan Purdome, of Schaffer Mortgage here on St. Croix, shared them with us and we want to pass them on to you. Thank you so much Nathan. Christie and I would love to answer any questions you have about...

Common Real Estate Terms

Common Real Estate Terms

Published on our November 2021 Newsletter Question: What are some common terms dealing with real estate? Christie's Answer: Whether buying or selling, understanding real estate terms can make the sometimes overwhelming or confusing process simpler. For example,...

Benefits of a 1031 Exchange

Benefits of a 1031 Exchange

Published on our November 2021 Newsletter Question: What are the benefits of a 1031 exchange, and am I qualified? Chris' Answer: When you sell your investment property, you will be required to pay a capital gains tax on your profits at either a short-term or...

St. Croix Unite to Bring Playground to Life

St. Croix Unite to Bring Playground to Life

Back in June 2021, Children First St. Croix revealed plans for a new look for the Midre Cummings Playground in Frederiksted. The organizers had then estimated that the project would need a total of about 1,200 volunteers, a minimum of 270 people per day, for a...

New St Croix Restaurants

New St Croix Restaurants

St. Croix was recently named a top destination for winter travel by Expedia. At the same time, there is a recent ease on restrictions across the territory. We are excited to see and hear about new eateries and cafes opening in the territory, ready to welcome tourists...

Gwan Mannyé: Contemporary Caribbean Cruisine

Gwan Mannyé: Contemporary Caribbean Cruisine

The newest addition to the culinary scene on St. Croix has plans to make their mark “in a big way.” Gwan Mannyé is a family run establishment that opened its doors in September 2021. Owners Christopher Monbelly and Dean Baptiste, Jr. are the uncle nephew duo with St....

Tech Village on St Croix includes agricultural investment

Tech Village on St Croix includes agricultural investment

The Virgins Islands Tech Village project is estimated to cost around $40 Million, and is part of the economic revitalization effort on St. Croix. Senators recently showed support for a bill that authorizes the use of 18 acres of land for The Virgin Islands Tech...

Beauty and the Beast Triathlon 2021

Beauty and the Beast Triathlon 2021

The race is on in America’s Paradise! St. Croix is home to one of the longest-running triathlons on record. Since 1988, St. Croix’s previous races such as “America’s Paradise Triathlon” and “IRONMAN 70.3® St. Croix” have been considered must-do events for triathletes...

2021 Crucian Coconut Festival

2021 Crucian Coconut Festival

Coconut lovers rejoice! The annual Crucian Coconut Festival is back from its pandemic hiatus to resume its mission to reignite St. Croix’s economy with the help of coconuts. Since its inception in 2015 by St. Croix Farmers in Action, the cultural display of this...

St Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance

St Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance

Learn how to dance like a pro at St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio! Owners Garincha and Jennifer Hilaire have over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the art of dancing and brought their expertise to St. Croix. After honeymooning in St. John, the couple...