PROPERTY TAX FOR 2006

Though bills were sent out for the 2006 Virgin Islands property tax the Court has not yet approved them.  This means you do not have to pay the bills until the Courts says so.   We are, however, suggesting that the bills be paid if the reassessment...

Virgin Islands Banks: ‘Have Money, Will Lend’

First Bank and Banco Popular, both based in Puerto Rico, with branches throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, received $400 million and $935 million respectively from the federal government as part of the financial bailout (TARP), according to USA Today.  Both banks, along...

VI PROPERTY TAXES

We have heard no new updates on the 2006 property tax bills.  Many people received bills  but the court has declard them invalid untill it has given its approval.  Many people have called our office seeking advice on whether or not to pay the bills as...

Officer Attacked By Dog, Shoots Self

   Check out this  story from the Daily News                  Officer attacked by dog, shoots self By FIONA STOKES Daily...

PROPERTY TAX UPDATE

  The U.S. Appeals Court has upheld the issuance of the 2006 property tax bills at the new assessed rates.  Read the details on the "St. John Source" newspaper at:  http://www.onepaper.com/stjohnvi/?v=d&i=&s=News:Local&p=1222834288#continue Looks...

PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY

A property Tax amnesty is now in effect until September 2008 allowing anyone owing back taxes to pay up without penalties and interest.  The Tax Assessor’s office  this week sent out notices of back taxes owed on almost 47,000 parcels. ...

VI PROPERTY TAX REVALUATION UPDATE

  Many St. Johnians feel the recent revalations of real estate are seriously flawed and we have taken matters into our own hands by filing suit.  See a recent article in the "St. John Source" online newspaper at: http://www.onepaper.com/stjohnvi/?v=d&i=&s=News:Local&p=1206159011  For...

New Virgin Islands Property Tax Law Signed

The Virgin Islands property tax saga continues. Much has happened over the past year with the revaluation program and new property tax rates. Last week a lengthy article in the Virgin Islands Daily News provided an historical overview of all that has happened and up to date...

St. John Blues

The Coral Bay ball field was swamped with Cajun music and blues on Saturday night during the sixth annual St. John Blues Festival. More than 1,000 people filled the ballpark as blues and zydeco legends rocked the stage late into the night. People danced and twirled as most...

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT EDITION

Sports Illustraded chose the beautiful island of St. John to film it's 2008 swimsuit edition.  For those who would like more information about the filming at Caneel Bay Resort you can visit the Sports Illustrated locations page at:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2008_swimsuit/onlocation/st-john/ If...