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.
What do you think is the future of remote work on St. Croix?
"What do you think is the future of remote work on St. Croix?" Chris: We agree with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun’s recent comments: “The coronavirus pandemic greatly accelerated the number of workers who are able to work from home . . . Possibly a quarter of the...
Are people moving to St. Croix to work remotely?
"Are people moving to St. Croix to work remotely?" Christie: We are having more discussions with Buyers who are adding a home office to their purchasing decision - whether it’s an extra room, a space for a desk, or a covered outdoor space where they can sit with their...
‘Cereusly’ Beautiful Flowers on St. Croix
Night-blooming cereus is a St Croix native plant and its brief, nocturnal bloom cycle earns the nickname "Queen of the Night." This cactus beauty opens its flowers after dark—and they only last for the night as they wilt in the light of day. See St Croix writer Elisa...
Photographing the Elusive Baobab Flower
All baobab trees have flowers that open at night and fall within 24 hours. This species has large, white flowers that can reach 5 inches in diameter. Photographing and documenting these elusive flowers' bloom, Gail Karlsson, an environmental lawyer, photographer, and...
World Central Kitchen Awards Grants to Support V.I. Farming, Fishing
Congratulations to VI businesses who received the World Central Kitchen Awards 'Plow to Plate' grants! The grantees include My Neighbor’s Garden, New Breed Farm, Ridge to Reef Farm, Sejah Farm of the Virgin Islands, St. George Village Botanical Gardens, Tropics...
New Tech Village Will Be on the UVI St. Croix Campus
Estimated to creating 125 construction jobs and 300 permanent agricultural jobs, RTPark, the 30-acre Tech Village project being undertaken by the University of the Virgin Islands Research & Technology Park is slated to be built on agricultural land across from the...
Southgate Coastal Reserve Spruces Up for Visitors
With the decrease in activities and summer classes due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Southgate Coastal Reserve has used the time to enhance the preserve that includes three trails that now sport signs and benches, and at the end of one trail, an elevated bird hide...
Sea Turtle Research Project Spotlighted
On August 8, the Sea Turtle Research Project -- an ongoing sea turtle tagging project --- at the University of the Virgin Islands was featured on the Science Saturday virtual event hosted by UVI, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and VI-EPSCoR – the...
$16,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Six 2020 USVI Graduates
The St. Croix Foundation has announced that $16,000 in scholarships were awarded to six St. Croix graduates this month during a virtual presentation. The Scholarships were awarded through the Patrick and Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund and SCF’s Foundation Scholars...
VI Women of Color and the Expanding Tech Industry
USVI has been providing training opportunities for women of color to enter into the computing field. Women of color are underrepresented in this industry and UVI’s Research and Technology Park started an accelerator program that they hope will help more Virgin...
Local Jewelry Maker “Adopts” an Elementary School
Christiansted jewelry maker ib designs gave the students at Lew Muckle Elementary School students another gift as part of its community service project. This started shortly after Hurricane Maria when the owner of the ib designs Kris Massicott found out the school's...
24th Annual Mango Melee
This year's Mango Melee celebration became a virtual event, and even had part of the event broadcast live on Facebook. Taking place at the St. George Village Botanical Gardens of St. Croix, the event accommodated a small group of attendees who practiced social...