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Re: shipping plants

Hello, Parrothead - the fruit thing, they don't allow apples... oranges and bananas are Ok though. Actually I am not sure which fruits besides ap...

22 years ago
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Re: What is Virgin Islands Emp Sec Agcy?

I got a little more information on this and looked into it and it turned out to be the Labor Dept. postings. And East Ender is right - I called t...

22 years ago
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Re: Customs

Hello Juniper, Which customs?? Customs at the airport, at the seaport, the customs house?? All of the above. And which island? --Islander

22 years ago
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Re: ferries

Hello Nate, Here is the PR - STT ferry info: Transportation Services operate a ferry between Cruz Bay, St. John; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thoma...

22 years ago
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Re: Waverunners

I think the water center at Protestant Cay might have them. Can't say that I have seen them on St. Croix. Maybe Linda, Ric or Dominic might have more ...

22 years ago
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Re: IRB address

Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue 9601 Estate Thomas Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 The telephone number is (3...

22 years ago
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Re: I'm back! Report on Stx (1)

Wonderful to hear from you Eve - glad your trip went so well!! Thanks for the report, looking forward to more of your thoughts on the trip! --Isl...

22 years ago
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Re: vacation reports & info

Hello YL, This board and site was created just to be about moving to the USVI. The VINow web site and board is still active and its all about vac...

22 years ago
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Re: Moving to isles!

Hello Dave, For education positions try the public and private schools for openings. For public school system go to and for private schools go...

22 years ago
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Re: IRB

Hello Juni, I think your question and the answers have two fees/taxes mixed up. IRB collects Road Tax which goes by weight as mentioned. ...

22 years ago
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Re: Musician moving to VI

Hello Charles, You might want to look into working in a school teaching music while securing your business as a private music instructor. If you ...

22 years ago
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Re: A possible move

Hello Jamess, Water Island is the most quiet and then St. John. Hiking is more popular on St. John (which is a short ferry ride from St. Thomas) ...

22 years ago
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Re: Special Ed Volunteer

Hello Koelle, I don't know of a VISTA program however you might contact the Dept. Of Education for leads to information on special education teac...

22 years ago
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Re: Caneel Bay

Hello Juni, I am certainly not one to encourage people to camp on beaches however it is not illegal. Here is some info. Another person had a...

22 years ago
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Re: Tropical Shipping

Hello Juni - thanks for explaining - I got it. Its a good idea, come in the day before perhaps so you are a bit rested and can take on the pick up, re...

22 years ago
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Re: Need Long Term Car Rental

Hello SDQ, The car you have in Fort Lauderdale - you might be able to ship it... the shipping may be around say $800 just a guess you would need ...

22 years ago
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Re: Caneel Bay

Hello Juni, Caneel Bay is expensive - its a resort. Cinnamon Bay is the camp area! Visit them online at: www.cinnamonbay.com/ There is...

22 years ago
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Re: Villa Fairview

Hello Juni, Its in Charlotte Amalie, on the hillside above town basically; its in an OK area. Not a good idea to walk in the evenings/night as me...

22 years ago
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Re: VI Here I Come!!!

Hello, Glad you are doing the research and planning a pre-move trip to help you decide. Its a great idea. Medical Which island provides fo...

22 years ago
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Re: Need Long Term Car Rental

Hello SDQ, It is to some extent true, a car makes getting around a whole lot easier. If you live in some areas of North Side or West End and work...

22 years ago
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Re: Tropical Shipping

Hello Juni, You asked two questions that were similar... how far from car port to airport - do you mean in the states where you are shipping your...

22 years ago
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Re: A possible move

Hello Jamess, Yes you can find work in food and bev. and as servers pretty readily during season and with more difficulty off season. The island ...

22 years ago
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Re: What is Virgin Islands Emp Sec Agcy?

Hello Brigitte, I don't know of a St. Croix employment business by the name you mentioned - there is one called Alltemp Services. Perhaps the add...

22 years ago
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Re: job,accomodation

Hello Anthony, Requirements for Entry - If you are an American citizen you do not need any new documents in terms of work visas or papers. Amer...

22 years ago
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Re: city/island life

Hello Renee, Having visited many large and small cities in the US I would say that St. Thomas/Charlotte Amalie is not in the same category at all...

22 years ago
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