According to the VI Consortium, a transformative telecommunications project promising faster, more reliable internet for schools, hospitals, emergency services, and the broader community is one step closer to reality, as lawmakers recently advanced legislation approving a major coastal zone permit for Trans Americas Fiber US, LLC to land a new submarine fiber optic cable on St. Croix.
The article also said the project also comes with advantages for the government, as the Division of Coastal Zone Management successfully negotiated free bandwidth service. Trans Americas Fiber US had said they are committed to “free bandwidth to the Government of the Virgin Islands.” Schools, hospitals, and emergency services now stand to benefit from “faster, more reliable internet access at no cost.”
Trans Americas Fiber will connect 2,000-km cable from Florida, boosting speeds for public institutions and saving $200K annually. USVI lawmakers voiced concerns on the environmental impact of the project and seeked written guarantees and oversight to prevent past environmental mistakes. The Trans Americas Fiber agreed to submit a water quality application and receive permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and stated that “the route was designed so it doesn’t interfere with any corals.” Read more about this project here.
It’s Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team. We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about July’s data:
There were 20 new home listings and 17 homes sold on island. The number of total homes sold from January to July 2025 is up 9.89% compared to same period a year ago.
There were 10 new condo listings and 6 sold listings on island, the number of total condos sold from January to July 2025 is up 12.5% compared to same period a year ago.
Download the Coldwell Banker St Croix real estate market reports for each category: Homes & Condos, Condos, Homes, and Land to see all the details!
We are Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and have the experience and local knowledge to help you in every step of the process. We will help you narrow down neighborhoods based on your priorities. Whether you are searching for a starter home or a forever home, we will also advise you on the market trends in your desired neighborhoods. Let us help you find your dream home. Contact Chris and Christie! Luxury real estate, residential real estate, condominiums, and more — contact us here.
There are simple things to make your property more appealing to potential buyers.
For interior transformation, consider cleanliness and staging
Deep Clean: Thoroughly clean the entire house or condo, paying special attention to kitchens and bathrooms. Consider tackling any grout issues.
Declutter: Remove excess furniture and personal belongings to create a spacious and neutral environment. This allows buyers to imagine themselves living in the space. It needs to look like a home, so don’t make it sterile.
Light and Bright: Maximize natural light by opening curtains and blinds, and remove any hurricane shutters. Use lamps to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, especially in darker areas.
Minor Repairs: Fix leaky faucets, repair chipped paint, and address any other minor issues that could detract from the overall impression of a well maintained home.
Highlight Features: Stage the home to showcase its best assets, like a view or garden. Rearrange furniture to maximize space and make rooms feel larger and more functional, giving a feeling of comfort.
If you’re thinking about selling your home, please contact us. We’d love to talk with you and show you some of our listings so that you can imagine how we would represent and market your island home. We are your St Croix Realtor.
See our recent newsletter on Selling Your Island Home here.
Mango Melee is one of our beloved food festivals on St Croix! It was amazing to see local vendors and some of our favorite non profits representing at this year’s event. The tropical fruit and mango festival took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the St. George Village Botanical Garden. According to the St. Croix Source, crowds packed into the St. George Village Botanical Garden Sunday for the annual Mango Melee — an event that has become the garden’s largest fundraiser and a community favorite and full day of activities, food, and entertainment. More than 100 local vendors offered a wide array of crafts and cuisine.
Environmental education was also part of the lineup, with the St. Croix Environmental Association sharing information on the role of bats in the local ecosystem. The Children’s Museum and Orchid Society also had booths, and the garden’s nursery featured a special selection of orchids for sale. We always look forward to the Botanical Garden’s nursery sales!
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center offered puppy cuddles and adoption opportunities. Three adoptable puppies were at the booth, bringing smiles to visitors of all ages.
It would not be the Mango Melee without the famous mango eating contests! Crowd favorites, the children’s and adult mango eating contests had spectators cheering as contestants devoured fruit from large silver bowls. For the winners and more on the event, read the full St Croix Source article here.
Photos courtesy of St Croix Source, credit to Linda Morland
As we reach the reach the half year mark, the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department is reporting strong performance across key sectors — including airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global visibility — as the territory continues to establish itself as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic destinations according to the St. Croix Source.
2024 was a record-breaking year in tourism for the USVI and we are excited! 2025 is showing strong mid-year results with increases in air travelers, cruise passenger arrivals and more. For example, the Source reported that air service to the territory continues to expand, with daily nonstop flights now operating between Dallas and St. Thomas. St. Croix will receive new nonstop flights from Chicago later this year. The new American Airlines service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport is scheduled to begin December 6 and will operate on Saturdays, bringing travelers from the midwest to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) on St. Croix.
Read more on St Croix Source here and on Travel Pulse here.
