An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
I said it yesterday, and I’ll say it again … I cannot believe 2014 is coming to a close. It’s been a great year both on island and here at News of St. John. Here’s a little recap of what happened on our favorite little island throughout the year: The first major story of 2014 … Read more2014: Year in Review
Just four months after listing it for sale, Colette Diede announced Wednesday her decision to close the doors to Island Blues for good. Here’s what she posted on Island Blues’ Facebook page: “DIVING BACK INTO THE CARIBBEAN…. Yes, I’ve finally had to chose between 2 dreams and I’m heading back to my true love, teaching … Read moreIsland Blues Closes Its Doors For Good
Looking to make a delicious dinner on island, but don’t feel like cooking for hours? Well Kitchen Creole’s got just the thing for you. Kitchen Creole recently began offering Villa Spice Pouches. Each pouch contains two tablespoons of one of Kitchen Creole’s seven spice flavors, which can be used to create two to three quick, … Read moreNew Spice Pouches Make Cooking on Island Easy & Affordable
There are so many interesting people on St. John who create amazing products right here on island. Today we’d like to tell you about a husband and wife team that creates some of the island’s most delicious flavors – Kitchen Creole. Jim McManus arrived on island by way of Alaska with only a backpack and … Read moreTaste the Flavors of the Islands
The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s fifth annual auction kicks off this Saturday with almost 50 items up for bid. Last year’s auction raised nearly $43,000. Hopefully this year’s will surpass that number. As always, the auction features items of varying values. The least expensive item this year is a sterling silver pendant with … Read moreFriends of VINP Auction Begins Saturday: Check Out This Year’s Items
One of Coral Bay's best known restaurant/bars could have new management soon. Jeff Hayes, says he's done. Island Blues is on the market. Asking price for the waterfront business which seats 60 at tables and 30 around an often-hopping bar: $150,000. And if you know anything about St. John, available commercial waterfront property is … Read moreClosing time at Island Blues
Imagine St. John in 1914. That’s when Guy Benjamin was born, far on the East End of the smallest Virgin Island. He was the first St. Johnian to finish high school. He went on to graduate from New York University, and to become both Superintendent of Schools on St. John and St. Thomas and an … Read moreGuy Benjamin, grand old man of the island
We all know the Webcam in Cruz Bay, keeping watch, 24/7, over the ferry dock. It’s not unheard of for people to write their names on the beach and then call friends by cell phone and say, "Look, Ma. We’re here." That’s what "mbw1024" "Xislandgirl" did. Now there are two more Webcams on St. John, … Read moreWebcams of St. John
