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SPOTLIGHTING THE LATE CYRIL E. KING (1921- 1978)

SPOTLIGHTING THE LATE CYRIL E. KING (1921- 1978)

Cyril Emmanuel King was born on St. Croix in 1921. In 1949 he was appointed as an aide to Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota, becoming the first African American to serve in the office of a U.S. senator. He was elected to the Virgin Islands Senate in 1972. In 1974, King was elected Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He died in office in 1978. In 1984, the Harry S. Truman Airport was renamed Cyril E. King Airport by the Virgin Islands Legislature.

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CALABASH BABY GEAR RENTALS MAKE TRAVEL A BREEZE

CALABASH BABY GEAR RENTALS MAKE TRAVEL A BREEZE

Families with young children have a dynamic new service to count on when vacationing on St. Thomas. Rather than traveling with bulky strollers, car seats, toys, and more, baby and toddler needs can be personally delivered by Calabash Baby Gear Rentals.

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Enjoy St. Thomas Carnival Festivities For 2023

Enjoy St. Thomas Carnival Festivities For 2023

This year’s St. Thomas Carnival theme is: “Illuminating our Culture for the World to See, St. Thomas Carnival 2023.” Carnival Village opens Monday evening April 24th with Kelly “Pupa Kelly” Charleswell reigning over his Musical Arena.

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Remembering Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV

Remembering Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV

The Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal is in downtown Charlotte Amalie. Formerly known as Tortola Wharf, this facility — named for a beloved local employee — is a hub for ferry service between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and between St. Thomas, St. Croix, and Puerto Rico.

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Island Mail Provides “Mail in a Breeze”

Island Mail Provides “Mail in a Breeze”

Whether you are a St. Thomas resident, business traveler, Caribbean sailor, or you are moving to the territory, Island Mail is at your service with a host of communication options. Services range from virtual and physical mailbox rental to office space rental and more.

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A Nostalgic Look At Antilles Air Boats

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. 

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ST. THOMAS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF CARNIVAL IN THE VI 

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.

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