How low are the standards for becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in the U.S Virgin Islands?
 
 ·       Any bona fide resident “Native Son” of the Virgin Islands who has the curriculum required and worked for two years does not need to prove their competency to safeguard the welfare of the public by passing the Fundamental of […]

 The Caribbean is such an established cruise destination that it still snags more cruise travelers than any other region in the world. It’s incredibly popular and is always a good choice for winter sun-seekers because—at least for North Americans—it’s relatively close. It can also offer bargain prices.
One of the growing challenges the Caribbean has faced […]

Have you seen this website?
 www.stcroixlandmarks.org
Check out their event calendar…

Yesterday the B.V.I. experienced another small earthquake yet according to the USGS, these small quakes happen pretty often (scrool down the list and you’ll see the VI Region has lots of entries).
Did you know the 27th Legislature has officially adjourned???  A bit early for Christmas break, but hey, they need this time to ___?___, which is much […]

The St. Croix Landmarks Society (SCLS) is pleased to present the 22nd Annual STARVING ARTISTS DAY Holiday Show and 2nd Annual Guavaberry Competition at Whim Plantation Mu­seum Grounds in Frederiksted on Sunday,  November 30th, 2008 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.  Tickets are sold at the door; admission fees are $5 per person, and children […]

Here is a recap of some of this weekend’s action.

 Thabeet Leads UConn Into Championship Game
Miami tops Southern Miss
Wisconsin tops San Diego
Valparaiso loses to Iona

Jim Calhoun says that the Paradise Jam is on the rise! :)  Have you been following the action?  Let us know what you think!

Did you know St. Thomas has an Ag-Fair?  Well they do and its this Saturday and Sunday at the Reichhold Center grounds at the UVI St. Thomas Campus from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Bring family and friends out for a day of local food and community building.  And buy local produce, its healthier and it […]

According to the National Intelligence Council (NIC), U.S. global dominance is set to wane over the next 20 years.  What does this mean for the Caribbean?
Trinidad and Tobago leads the world when it comes to searching the internet for pornography via the Google search engine (scroll down to the bottom of the news briefs).  No […]

Here are some updates on what’s been happening in the V.I. and abroad:

Looks like the next year will bring some challenges for the government as revenues will be down by $43 million and the tourist season looks a bit down too
Rock City may be releasing a new album soon…
VI beach bums are alive and well

Here are some of the latest happenings:

Did you follow the Paradise Jam?
US Airways adds flights to St. Thomas providing a much needed boost in air travel.
Did you know that Hess is considering a refinery in St. Lucia?
The Virgin Islands received Federal monies to combat Omar.
Have you ever heard of Freecycle?
Do you guys think that the Big 3 […]