Evening in the Courtyard, Tonight!

Here's hoping that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that you are ready for the next holiday activity on St. John, Evening in the Courtyard, at Mongoose Junction!  You will be greeted by the sounds of melodic music, laughter and a lot of oohs and aahs as Bamboula presents...

Fortsberg, A Historical Site Not to be Forgotten

A very special annual tour is scheduled this month on St. John.  Chuck Pishko, President of the St. John Historical Society, wrote an article in this weeks Tradewinds newspaper titled, "Fortsberg - Time of Rememberance and Rejoicing."  "On Friday, November 23rd, the...

Happy Halloween!!

Team Islandia wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!  We are thinking of all of our family, friends and business associates who are out of power and recovering from Frankenstorm Sandy.  Part of  Team Islandia will be at Skinny Legs tonight, this is the historic world of...

Skinny Legs Halloween Party!

The world famous, fabulously fun, Skinny Legs Halloween Party is just around the corner, from 8pm until 'whenever'.  Win the costume contest and you win a trip for 2 to St. Croix .  You're in luck to win if you stop by Gail George's costume shop at Pickles  Restaurant...

New Business On St John

St John has a new auto repair garage. Patty and Barry Nolan, owners of Caravan Auto Parts, have opened a new auto repair garage next to their parts store in Pine Peace on the south shore road.  I was one of their first customers and am impressed with their knowledge,  professionalism...

Gala Update for Friends of Virgin Islands National Park!

The date has been set and the venue has been determined for St. John's "Gala of Galas".  The social event of the year will be held on February 23, 2013 at the spectacular home of Steven & Pamela Deckoff,  Presidio del Mar. You have plenty of time to shine your dancing...

St. John Brewers Revisited

I posted the 'Gold Addy' award winning  commercial video for St. John Brewers awhile back and we are visiting them again via the Reserve Channel, with host Savannah Jane Buffet.  These Ex-Pat shows will give you the right feel for St. John living! Click to view:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5JGPw2Dm2w There...

Friends of the VI National Park & The Ocean Conservancy

A fantastic morning was had this past  Saturday, Sept. 22nd at Drunk Bay, it was part of the annual Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup 2012.  Friends of the VI National Park teamed up with the Ocean Conservancy and about 15 volunteers in gathering up all the...

RUMORS & FACTS

Rumors abound!  It was reported that St. John's 'Beach Bar' was for sale.  I contacted the owner and she reported it was not for sale. A fantastic St. John destination spot, with retail, restaurant & bar located on the waters' edge is for sale! Possibilities are...

Chaotic Kayak Race

The St. John Tradewinds newspaper reporter, Jaime Elliott, reported that the second annual St. John Chaotic Kayak, a fundraiser for Team River Runner raised $23,500.The event that was held at Oppenheimer Beach included 28 three-person kayak teams.  The money raised goes toward...