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.
Flavorful Plant-based Eating on St Croix
Get ready for an explosion of flavors at Christiansted’s newest vegan restaurant Café Roots-N-Kulchah! Chef Kimba Kabaka has been whipping up delicious plant-based dishes on St. Croix for over six years. Born and raised on St. Croix, Chef Kimba’s restaurant originally...
Buck Island Reef National Monument
About 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of St. Croix lies a small, uninhabited 176-acre island that is rivaled to be St. Croix’s most cherished attraction. Buck Island Reef National Monument includes over 19,000 acres of both sea and land and was established as a...
Seasonal Drinks for the Holidays
Published on our December 2021 Newsletter Question: What are some traditional holiday drinks? Christie's answer: This is the time of year for guavaberry. It’s the only time you see it. It’s so good that when they make guavaberry ice cream, people will stand in...
Seasonal Music for the Holidays
Published on our December 2021 Newsletter Question: What is your favorite seasonal music ? Chris's Answer: We are big fans of Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights! I recently bought one of their Christmas CDs at Riddims in downtown Christiansted to give to a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....