Consider purchasing an inverter. An inverter allows you to run 120V lights and appliances using a 12V battery. You have several options. First ...

Just another reason you don't want to get involved in dealing with the DMV. I purchased a new automobile in December from a local dealer on STX a...

Lee will do a fine job. Get used to the islands. Getting a complete quote for anything isn't likely to happen. It is going to cost you betw...

I still think there is some upside on STX. As early posters have said ocen view or ocean front properties are still cheap in STX when compared to the...

In yeasterdays Wall Street Journal it said that a huge amount of money in January & February is flowing into stocks and much of this money is coming f...

Whole house filters work well for removing sediment and larger particles. I'm not sure any filter can remove viruses. If you really are concerned...

I have never had this problem when I make calls on STX between stateside cell numbers. Jim

The don't offer cable internet service because their plant can't support it. You need to have two way capable plant and Innovative's plant is bar...

Supply is much lower than it has been in recent years. While it wasn't uncommon for homes in good condition, located in nice areas with ocean views t...

They never have responded to requests for service appointments posted on their web site, nor have they ever responded to a new car requests posted on ...

D&J Shooting Gallery is a licensed gun dealer. You can have your guns shipped to them by another federally licensed gun dealer. Until you have a...

Having a suspicious mind I wonder if it is another one of those deals like the Governor signed with American Eagle to provide service between STT & ST...

Very interested if on the east end. Send me a private message. Jim

Jason: First, I think you are a class operator. I have used your dial up Surf VI and it worked very well. In March 2004 I spoke to you and had ...

St Croix international Regatts Feb 18 - 20th. Part of the CORT series. Jim

The problem is that you have to take what is available. Currently on the east end of STX, BroadbandVI is the only option other than dial up. As far...

BroadbandVI is offering wireless internet. For $49.95 a month I am getting 600 - 800 Kbps. Connection is solid. I have only had to reset my radio o...

If you have the National plan from Cingular, calling to or from the US Virgin Islands is no different than calling to or from any of the fifty states...

Run the numbers of single family home vs a condo. Insurance is very expensive. Figure 3% of the value of the home and that is with high storm and e...

Many stateside companies don't offer collision on cars older than ten years. Given the cost of insurance in the VI you may only want to purchase liab...

A lot of truth in the book. Things are just different here. If you can't adapt you either leave or go crazy. It is a quick read so even if you ...

I believe that a woman by the name of Linda Baxter sells Avon. Jim

I'm not sure you can get that kind of bandwidth on a wireless connection unless you use a dedicated microwave link For comparison a wireless con...

You are required to pay the 4% tax on any items new or used brought into the USVI. If the items were not manufactured in the US you will also be requ...

I just had Broadband VI install a wireless connection for me today on the east end of STX. Speed has been 1 mb. Jim