The people of the Virgin Islands have the power to elect a governor every four years and also send a delegate to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his long career, Dr. Melvin Herbert Evans served in both roles.
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A Nostalgic Look At Antilles Air Boats
Nautical scenes of the V. I. often include seaplanes. These days, Seaborne Airlines provides flights between St. Thomas and St. Croix. But island-hopping service dates back to 1963 when famed aviator Charles F. “Charlie” Blair, Jr. started Antilles Air Boats.
ST. THOMAS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF CARNIVAL IN THE VI
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the 70th edition of “Carnival Virgin Islands” on St. Thomas will be held from April 27 to May 1, 2022. This year’s theme is “A New Cultural Roogadoo for Carnival 2022.
RED HOOK MEDICAL GROUP CARES FOR LOCALS AND TRAVELERS
“Your Medical Home in the Virgin Islands” is the official, and decidedly appropriate slogan for Red Hook Family Medical Group. With three convenient offices between the two islands of St. Thomas and St. John, you can count on professional care whether you are an island resident or visitor. How comforting!
Remembering Civil Rights Leader Rothschild Francis
Born on St. Thomas in 1891 when the island was part of the Danish West Indies, Rothschild “Polly” Francis was a councilman, civil rights activist. and labor leader. Through his publication, “The Emancipator,” he openly denounced injustices on Virgin Islanders by those in power.
Spotlighting A Local Educator, J. Antonio Jarvis (1901-1960)
Referred to in numerous Virgin Islands Board of Education documents as “…one of the icons of local education,” Jose Antonio Jarvis dedicated his talent and energy to benefit the community of St. Thomas.
Meet Lee & Jim Duncan — Flamboyan “Regulars” Since ’91
Flamboyan On The Bay Resort & Villas is family-owned — and we truly appreciate every guest’s visit. Whether you check-in for a one-time stay or return year after year, it warms our hearts when you arrive to spend time at our ‘slice of paradise’ on St....
Helping Flamboyan’s Haitian Community
All Flamboyan resort’s groundskeepers and housekeepers are from Haiti.Because we consider this loyal team part of our own extended family, we are reaching out to help.
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