Dive into the local life here. Volunteer with a charity or local organization. Don't sit on the sideline. Keep an open mind. Hope for the best...

LiquidFlouride, why the hate? I've met Nate and his wife and thought he was a great guy and is trying to do good things here for the USVI. They hav...

Rebate on property taxes if you own your home, free Veteran's license plates as well. There is even more if you enlisted while living in the VI. 🙂

Power Restoration Ongoing on the Island of St. Croix VITEMA (VITEMA@vialert.gov) 12:59 PM [Keep this message at the top of your inbox] Newslet...

I'm on feeder 10. Wife said it came back up earlier. I'm at work.

Feeders 1, 5 and 10 are up I believe right now on STX. That's from friends and others I've heard from.

I've heard that feeders 1 and 5 should be back up on STX.

STX, entire island without power right now. No updates on WAPA website and their phone number is not working. I know their guys are out there workin...

I am absolutely sure we do not have the right to vote for president.

It doesn't matter what we think. We are savages who are not availed the right to vote for president.

I do support the intention of this law but it would be a useless law even if passed. I can't spew any numbers but A LOT of people on island here in S...

Mapp was referring to the telecom capacity on this tiny island. There are 2 major sub sea cable stations on this island that almost all telecom traff...

I have full coverage just like I had back in the states on 2 vehicles(a 2013 model and a 2006 model) and pay less than $700 a year for car insurance. ...

Wow, Wanderer. I'm so glad you made it out of the hellhole that is Frederiksted alive. I've walked the town quite a bit at night to go check out the ...

First Liberty is good to work with. Any lender here works just like any lender in the states. They will need all the same things.

Yes. AT&T or Sprint are your best bet. Verizon is ALL roaming down here.

Finished my work. Ended up at Fish Tails by the ferry terminal for lunch. AandA, took your advice and sitting at Brewers Beach with a beer befor...

Just bought a property on STX. Stamp tax was paid by the seller with no attempt or mention that it was a negotiable fee that could be split or paid b...

That helps Vicanuck. That's what I found when searching around the web for awhile so I'm going to monitor my meter and make sure it works that way. ...

Susan56, That response was just mean. Those last 2 sentences are completely unnecessary. This forum is to help people, not ridicule them...

After some googling I may have figured a few things out but will have to doublecheck when I get home and look at the meter again. I should have menti...

Thanks for the suggestions! I've got some good options now. I guess I'll go with the one that best fits my mood that day. I'll post back on this th...

Thanks Alana33. I rented a car for the day so I could do things on my own timeline if I go too far outside of town. Conch in butter sauce is one...

Working at the District Court Building in town.

I agree Vicanuck. The owner of the property pays the realtor fees. I have never heard of a tenant having to pay a realtor fee for renting a place.