Dr Cool Expands

  Dr Cool has long been know for its air conditioning business on St John.  They are now expanding into the high end appliance business with warranty service by factory trained technicians. They also have a new location on St John at the Palm Plaza shopping center just west...

Baked in the Sun a St. John Favorite Restaurant

  Baked in the Sun is one of my favorite restaurants on the island of St. John.  It is my go to place for a cup of coffee,  lunch, treats and a warm greeting from KO and staff.  My pick for lunch is the veggie burger on a salad, fantastic, they're homemade, as...

Life On A Rock – Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney has been a BIG supporter of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in the past and he has stepped up to the plate once again! Kenny is donating a portion of the sales for his new album, "Life on a Rock" to the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park.  "For...

Merchants Commercial Bank

I am really surprised at how many people who live on St John  or own a home here do not know that there is a third bank on our island  -  one dedicated to a pleasant customer experience.  Merchants Commercial Bank was formed in 2006 and has had a branch office on...

Sloop Jones!

Visiting Sloop's studio is always a delight to your senses, the wearable and decorative art is a big part of the St. Jonian experience.  The drive to the studio's location on the East End is filled with spectacular vistas and the scent of sage in the air.  Sloop has now...

Vie’s Snack Shack & Hansen Bay Campground

I just spent a wonderful Sunday celebrating Gail's birthday with friends at Vie's Hansen Bay Campground.  Stories were told as we lounged under one of the oldest and largest Tamarind Trees on the island.  Vie has been operating her businesses in East End Hansen Bay...

Sir Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen Visit St. John

Guests of record producer David Geffen sailed into beautiful Hansen Bay in his luxury yacht, Rising Sun,  yesterday!  An earlier spotting was at Honeymoon Beach HGH.  They must know St. John  is one of the best islands to be on.  For your piece of the rock contact...

Humpback Whales are Visting the VI Too!

The Virgin Islands Daily News reported a spotting of three playful Humpback Whales.  This is the time of year when these magnificent creatures weighing in at about 79,000 lbs with a body length ranging from 39 to 52 ft. can be seen cavorting in our waters.  The whales migrate...

8 Tough Miles 17th Anniversary

The 17th Annual St.John 8 Tuff Miles Road Race will be held this coming Saturday, February 23rd.  The race begins in Cruz Bay at 7:15AM near Mongoose Junction and travels the 8.375 miles along Centerline Road to the finish at Coral Bay.  Last year 984 entrants finished...

St. John Relay for Life Feb. 9 & 10

The American Cancer Society is hosting the third annual St. John Relay for Life starting today at 4pm and ending Sunday at 10 am.  The Tradewinds Newspaper reported, "A total of 26 teams are set to walk around the make-shift track in the field all night, as team members remember...