St. Croix residents and dignitaries gathered to the sounds of steel pan music at Island Center to hear President Bill Clinton rally for support of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Not surprising, the loudest show of support came when President Clinton mentioned equal voting rights for the Virgin Islands. He also addressed the Affordable Care Act, a clean energy future in the Caribbean and debt-free education for Americans.
Residents of the Virgin Islands do not get to vote in the U.S. presidential election; however, we do have Territory delegates who vote for a presidential nominee at the National Convention. The Virgin Islands Democratic Caucus is on June 4. Seven of the Virgin Islands’ 12 Democratic delegates are pledged to presidential contenders based on the results of the popular vote — three of the at-large delegates are from St. Croix.
If you would like to learn more and register to vote in the USVI, go to www.vivote.gov.
The much-anticipated fine dining establishment, 
The Frederiksted Pier will have a short break from cruise ship traffic this summer (to resume in August). Meahwhile 
Back in 2005, Em and Jim had just sold a piece of mountain property and were looking for a new investment (one that would meet the requirements of a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange). They agreed that if they were giving up the beautiful Rocky Mountains, then they wanted a place near the beach. They actually considered places like North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, until they learned that the US Virgin Islands was an option. They had been to St. Thomas and St. John, but eliminated both as either too touristy or too expensive. So, they booked flights to St. Croix and started looking online.
The location and architectural design of their home is what captured their hearts. The design is very Caribbean. They have breathtaking views and a 2-minute walk to the beach.
Fort Christiansvaern was the first public building to be built by the Danes after they purchased St. Croix from France in 1733. The fort was built to pay homage to the Danish king and also to meet the urgent need to protect St. Croix against invasion from European powers, smugglers and pirates! The yellow-ochre color of the fort and other historic buildings is the color used to paint the Nyboder naval barracks in Copenhagen, planned and built by King Christian IV in the 18th century.
That was the scene on Sunday, May 1st, as 251 athletes raced to qualify for 30 spots in an upcoming World Championship Ironman event. This was the 28th St. Croix triathalon and, as usual, spectators lined the roads to cheer runners and bikers on while volunteers ensured that the athletes’ paths stayed clear of obstacles and offered cups of water. The day before the race, three inches of rain and wind had blown harbor buoys and transition fences off course but, thanks to the efforts of the Department of Public Works and a number of hard- working Crucians, everything was in order by Sunday.
Twice voted Best Real Estate Broker on St. Croix. Coldwell Banker President's Circle three years in a row. 