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.
16th Annual St. Croix Dolphins Sea Swim
January 5, 2020 is the date for the 16th Annual St.Croix Dolphins' Sea Swim. This fun family event will take place on a Sunday and the 1 mile swim will start at the Frederiksted Pier and finishes at Rainbow Beach. Lunch and a T-Shirt are included in the price of...
Ah Palate Of Cultural Cuisine
December 27, 2019. Ah Palate Of Cultural Cuisine is a night time fair at the Christian “Shan” Hendricks Vegetable Market located on Company Street in downtown Christiansted where residents and visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional cultural holiday...
Yappy Hour Thursdays
On December 26, Un Amore has 'Yappy Hour' for you and your pet. Looking for something to do after Christmas with your pets? Un Amore is offering their 'yappetizers' and puppy cocktails to satisfy a variety of palates. The restaurant also donates 5% of sales to the St....
Adventure Fun Sail Program
On December 21, 2019, children/teens aged 8-16 can spend an afternoon to improve on sailing and nautical skills with this upcoming sailing program. Explores the waters of the East End of St Croix from a variety of watercraft. Learn more here.
Crucian Christmas Festival
The Crucian Christmas Festival (which we call carnival) is one of our favorite times of the year. Mixed with modern day celebrations and long standing traditions, the monthlong celebration offers many festivities starting on December 8 and into January 4. Check out...
STX Bike Path Opens
The first section of the St. Croix Bike Path opened Wednesday at the crest of the Christiansted Bypass by the AARP national president and others involved with the project. The V.I. Trail Alliance, a nonprofit organization, received a $22,500 AARP challenge grant – the...
Excavation Offers Intimate Look at the Lives of Enslaved Africans
An archaeologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and nineteen middle and high school students from the Caribbean Center for Boys & Girls of the Virgin Islands in Christiansted take a close look at Estate Little Princess on St. Croix. The excavation findings...
Hydrogen-powered Drone in USVI
In a first for the U.S. unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, Skyfire Consulting, Doosan Mobility Innovation Inc., the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health and other partners teamed up recently to successfully complete an open-ocean drone test flight...
Volunteers Serve Thanksgiving Dinners from St. Mary’s School Cafeteria
Dedicated volunteers has been serving Thanksgiving dinners from the St. Mary’s Catholic School cafeteria for almost 30 years. This Thanksgiving almost 700 dinners were delivered from the cafeteria, and another 180 dinners were served to people with no place to go for...
Virgin Islands Women Blazing the Trail in STEM
Women in the Virgin Islands are striving to accomplish great things in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field. They’re also helping to inspire the next wave of scientist who will help answer and solve the Virgin Island’s toughest problems. Read...
The 4th Annual Crucian Coconut Festival
The 4th annual Crucian Coconut Festival took place on December 1st at the Estate Bethlehem Sugar Factory on St. Croix. The event attracted attendees of all ages.with horseback rides, a children’s crafting area, dance performances by St. Mary’s School Quadrille...
Forbes Names USVI as a Travel Destination To Visit In Winter 2020
Forbes names the top 10 travel destinations you should visit this upcoming winter. USVI is on the list! Here is what the publication said about St. Croix: "The holiday season coincides with the Carnival Festival on St. Croix (which occurs later in the year for St....