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.
American Kestrels’ Courting and Mating Season in USVI
Gail Karlsson, environmental lawyer, writer and photographer and author of The Wild Life in an Island House recounts her observations during the American Kestrel's courting and mating season in USVI. American Kestrels are small falcons that are common western...
St. Croix Women Race Going Online for 2020
The 35th year of the St. Croix Women’s Coalition is continuing the tradition of an annual peace race, will be virtual this year, with women and girls registering online, completing their two miles wherever they are, and posting their time online during the week of...
Botanical Garden Reopens for Members
The St. George Botanical Garden will be reopening in phases beginning Monday, May 11th 2020. The Garden will have limited admittance and revised hours. For more information click here for the Garden's official announcement. View what’s been happening behind the scenes...
USVI Folktore Livestream Presented by AARP of VI
AARP in the Virgin Islands is offering a livestreamed series via the AARP Virgin Islands Facebook Page as a Facebook Live event. The series started on Tuesday, May 5, and will continue every Tuesday, thereafter, for five weeks; May 12, 19, 26 and June 2 at 6 p.m. each...
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...