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.
St Croix Cellars Moving Towards Opening
Owners of St Croix Cellars Derek and Rene Thomas are offering wines using exotic recipes, varietals and local fruits in their new winery along with cheese boards, cured meats and more for takeout during the shelter in place order. The Thomases' built their business...
Matching Gifts to SEA – 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Diageo USVI is matching gifts made to SEA through the end of April. Donation to SEA supports environmental conservation, education and advocacy programs. Donate online here.
St. Croix Beach Cams See Spike in Viewership
Webcams showing multiple locations around St. Croix have seen a sharp spike in viewership during this time when many are working and staying at home. Our friends Tom and Rob at visitstcroix.com told the St. Croix Source that the site is experiencing close to 6,200...
‘Go to St Croix’ Celebrates 20 Years
Congratulations to our friends Wendy and Jennie at GoToStCroix.com which is celebrating their 20th anniversary! “GoTo" is a wonderful window in to "the big island", and continues to provide insight and information via its website, blog, pocket map and web cam. Read...
Sunset and Music on the Roseway with Mama’s Black Sheep
We were on the Roseway Schooner on February 27th for an event onboard featuring sunset views on Gallows Bay and music by the talented Mama's Black Sheep. Here is a glimpse of the event and watch a lovely St Croix sunset in the process.
Premier Hotel on the Cay Development
At the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, the Governor Albert Bryan said a request for proposal would soon be out to potential developers interested in building an attractive facility where the Hotel on the Cay currently is. This 5-acre government property...
Fashion Show Raises Funds for Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
The fourth annual Crucian Fashion Fest raised money to benefit this year's selected recipient, the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix. The association of boutiques and designers came together to create a showcase of new designs and classics. The Coalition Executive...
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
When planning your next Caribbean vacation, check out the Caribbean Journal's 2020 edition of the best Caribbean islands to visit. Featuring St. Croix, USVI, the journal calls St. Croix "one of the most fascinating islands to visit in the Caribbean, with as impressive...
STX Celebrates Black History Month with AG Loretta Lynch
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch spoke to a packed audience in the Great Hall on University of the Virgin Islands’ St. Croix campus last week for the Student Convocation Program. Lynch told the students of her journey and likened it to the journey they will...
STX Orchid Show 2020 Interview
We attended the annual St Croix Orchid Show in February and had the chance to chat with the St. Croix Orchid Society President, Susan Kraeger. Susan spoke to us about embarking on a new project with the Herbarium, DPNR and other organizations in which the Orchid...
STX AgriFest 2020: Sejah Farm
We chatted with Yvette Browne of Sejah Farm and Virgin Islands Farmers Cooperative, Inc, at AgriFest.
STX AgriFest 2020: Christopher Family Roadside Farm
Chris had a conversation with delightful sugar cane growers from the Christopher Family Roadside Farm.