Islander
@the-islander
Member
Joined: March 3, 2005 1:49 am
Last seen: January 13, 2022 6:14 pm
Topics: 125 / Replies: 2905
Reply
Re: Im comin to St. Thomas

Terrance and Luke, you both might consider emailing each other privately about your prespective moves that way you won't get the sarcastic commentary....

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Car registration--AARRGGHH!!!!

Onik'a, wow sounds terriable, was this the first time you inspected your car?? I have been with other people who had shouting matches with the inspect...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Car registration--AARRGGHH!!!!

Onik'a, I know your frustration and have heard it form so many others. Now let me tell a funny story.... When I took my drivers license test...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: moving to st.thomas

Newyorker, younger folks hang out at bars, beach volleyball, beaches, watersports spots.... quite a few young folks yes. --Islander

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Any teachers??

Brooke, Definately follow up, think I mentioned this a few days ago too.... things happen, papers get lost, people mis-place them, and on and on....

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Clothing advice for the yankee

Hi Craig, Long sleeves - needed if you are working in an office or retail store that requires a dress shirt and slacks or for going out to really...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Relocating to St Thomas, Looking for Housing and Employment

Hello Mick, Las Vegas clubs will be way different then clubs in the USVI, generally speaking. There are lots of bars and bar/club/restaurant...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Arriving Next Week-Car Apt. Rental Questions

First off - have a safe flight to you and your cat and welcome to the islands!!! Try Budget Here are a few others Dependable Car Rental...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Made the move

Thomas, are you looking for inexpensive accomodations for a temporary stay until you find an apartment??? OR Do you mean inexpensive apartme...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Crime in St. Thomas

Terrence, As Ronnie mentioned - lots of folks both white and black with dreadlocks. Fairly common in the USVI. If the locks are well kept/clean y...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: re location to the USVI

Jodi, The schools East Ender mentioned are really good. They are all private schools, all on St. Thomas. Public schools are questionable in terms...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: nurse-midwives

Hello Susan, Here is a comment I had gotten from a nurse in the St. Thomas hospital concerning a request for feedback concerning traveling nurses...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: curiosity killed the pig

Elle, Yes pigs, BiG pigs, pink-brownish color, snout, tail. --Islander

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Home Depot

Chris and Ronnie, Funny you guys would mention the going over to the island to get fast food. LOL - I remember back in Junior High - it was a wee...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Old Timer??(East Ender)

East Ender, I wrote about Burger King and Arbys - and had frequented both when they were open- you calling me an old timer. LOL 🙂 Just Teasing....

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Home Depot, McD's et al.

Hello, Onik'a there used to be a Burger King on St. Thomas. There used to be an Arbys too, in the same vacinity of town. Burger King got destroye...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Made the move

Hello Tom, Welcome to the Virgin Islands!!!! So happy you dropped that note. Hope to see you around this board assisting other would-be-Virgin Is...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Home Depot/Subway

Kudzu, Office Max situation yes yes yes I know, gets to be irritating quickly, I find they are always understaffed and under supplied or so it seems. ...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Reality check

Rudy, Suggestions: Order a Settlers Handbook - its a guide book to life and moving to the USVI. Covers everything from infrastructure, gover...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Home Depot

Onik'a I enjoyed your sense of humor 🙂 thanks!!! As for the Home Depot; well yes it will present home owners and home builders a great oppurtun...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Nextel Service

Your welcome, do call your customer service, hopefully you get a straight answer. Lots of folks have gone back and forth with Verizon reps as to wheth...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Resumes

Brooke, like Ronnie said what you read does not apply to teachers, nursing and other high demand positions. What it does apply to is restaurants, wait...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: Nextel Service

No Nextel servie here. It might roam on another services tower (Cingular, Sprint) you would need to call customer service for Nextel and ask. --I...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: STT -General Questions regarding Upcoming Relocation (Cowpet Area)

Hello Craig, I refer to typical accout stuff, personal and business, cd, checking, savings.... Cost U Less - they have wine and liqour yes, ...

23 years ago
Reply
Re: What are the Pros vs. Cons

Tanya, Did you read through the "what to expect" on this sites moving guide - its stories written by new residents about their experience. D...

23 years ago
Page 107 / 122

Thinking about moving to the Virgin Islands?

The Settler's Handbook is a Indispensable Guide

The current 19th Edition, will help you explore your dream of island living. A solid reference book, it was first published in 1975. That’s 40+ years of helping people move to the Virgin Islands.

Stay up to date with news from VIMovingCenter

Sign up to receive Virgin Islands articles, updates and offers.

Advertise with Us

Tell prospective and current residents about your business. Learn More

Also Visit

USVI Books & Souvenirs

The Virgin Islands Best Guide

Official Sponsor

Copyright © 2002 – 2025 VInow.com All rights reserved..
  • Opens in a new tab
  • Opens in a new tab
Search this website Type then hit enter to search
Close Menu