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Topics: 77 / Replies: 2860
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RE: wanting to move from ga to usvi

You'll never find a server job remotely here.

5 years ago
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RE: Refined

@Fishbait Investors will "balk" until the price of entry becomes attractive through the bankruptcy process. Then, they'll be all over it. I'm ...

5 years ago
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RE: Question re: IKEA PR shipment to St. Croix via Tropical - Excise Tax?

Way too much bother to order anything from Puerto Rico and have it shipped to STX. I'll stick with ordering from the mainland, ship to Paradise Frei...

5 years ago
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RE: Health Care, Address & Banking

I can't answer all your questions, but, I'd be very careful about how you're going to manage having your primary residence in the USVI while attemptin...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

I'm not seeing the connection between the article about Attorney Dema's billing windfall and Limetree's bankruptcy leading to new ownership and an eve...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

@alana33 Bankruptcy is just a stepping stone on the path to new ownership and another restart. Its actually a good thing!

5 years ago
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RE: Crime

@rewired This wouldn't surprise anyone whose lived here for a while. We all know that law enforcement is essentially non-existent in the VI...and...

5 years ago
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RE: Crime

@knowlesstak Velnor's gone now so his plan will just be shelved to collect dust. The new guy will want to put his "plan" together so it looks lik...

5 years ago
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RE: New vehicle shipping

Not an answer to your question, but, I personally would never buy a new car either here or in the states and bring it to the VI. A used truck or beefy...

5 years ago
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5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

I have absolutely no doubt that the refinery will be back in operation under new ownership by the end of the year.

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

It is my understanding that discussions with BP are already underway for them to take over the refinery from EIG. Apparently, they really do need the ...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

Gator's Mom is correct in my opinion. Home sales and prices on STX are not driven by Limetree employees. They're driven by people buying second homes ...

5 years ago
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RE: Urologist

Graham is still here.

5 years ago
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RE: Refined

@gators_mom I wouldn't assume its a done deal that its closing for good yet. Once the financial issues are dealt with, I expect it will be back i...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

@daveb722 Oh yes...so glad to have solar. I just bought and installed a new diesel generator too. But, we're really on our way out anyway. Only a...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

@alana33 I live within a 7 mile radius of the refinery. But, we specifically bought east of the refinery to avoid those well known problems. I can ...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

Nothing like a good bankruptcy to clear away the debts so deep pockets can safely return!

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

@daveb722 The VI Government is in much worse shape today then when Hovensa closed despite what Bryan claims. But, a bankruptcy is a process to shed...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

I'm sad to hear the news this morning, but, I still highly doubt that the refinery will close permanently. There is a process to every bankruptcy and ...

5 years ago
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RE: Limetree layoffs as of last night refining part closing ?

Time will tell, I suppose. Personally, I highly doubt the refinery will close for good after 3 billion in upgrades were just put in. EIG has much, muc...

5 years ago
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RE: Refined

Exactly.

5 years ago
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RE: Refined

I did the survey but it was just a "have you been affected and how" questionnaire. I wondered what the real purpose of it was.

5 years ago
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RE: How in the world can we bring a large dog?

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Sheesh.

5 years ago
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RE: Realtor recommendations?

Keep in mind, 80% of sales are made by 20% of the agents, probably less in the VI.

5 years ago
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