May 19-25, 2008 © Copyright 2008 ST. JOHN 75¢ TRADEWINDS The Community Newspaper Since 1972 • St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Alibi for Only One of Accused in Cockayne Case Kamal Thomas and Anselmo Boston Still To Be Tried Together – Page 3 Sirenusa Work Picks Up Pace; Units Occupied Page 3 Cruz Bay Sixth In Worldwide Destinations Page 4 Caneel Bay’s Tennis Ranked Fifth in World By Travelers Page 9 Port Authority Weighs Options

Photos by St. John resident Jack Brown To Complete Another Truck Accident Enighed Facility Page 7 This Lew Henley’s truck ran off the straightaway on Route 107 and nearly landed in Coral Harbor across from Sweet Plantains on Friday afternoon, May 16, around 1:30 p.m. The Ned Gerard truck struck a V.I. Water and Power Authority pole, temporarily cutting off power in Coral Bay. Takes Gold Residents notified St. John Tradewinds of the accident and emailed pictures to the newspaper less than an hour after the truck ran off the road. In Bardados Page 11 Bulk sales available For more information call MaLinda Media at 340-776-6496 2 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

Stamp of Approval PSC To Discuss Ferry Issues May 19 St. John Tradewinds The V.I. Public Services Commission will host a special meeting on Monday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Legislature Building. There will be an update on operational and financial matters and a discussion of the decrease in scheduled service. Half an hour will be allowed for public comment. CZM Hearing Scheduled for May 21 St. John Tradewinds The St. John CZM Committee will meet Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at the Legislature to consider the following: – Request for modification of CZM Permit No. CZJ-2-03(L), Genoveva Rodriguez and James Phillips to add a vendor’s booth (11 feet by 11 feet) to the existing retail building located at parcel no. 13, Estate Carolina, No. 1 Coral Bay Quarter, St. John, Virgin Islands. – Request for modification of CZM Permit No. CZJ-54-87(L), Caneel Bay Resort, to replace the existing RO building and entry building with new stone and wood frame within the same footprint, and expansion of an existing manager’s house to add a bedroom and a pool. V.I. National Park, U.S. Postal Service and V.I. Memorial Day Activities Set for May 26 officials applauded the St. John Tradewinds new U.S stamp featuring The American Legion Viggo E. Sewer Post 131 will host several Trunk Bay, above, and activities on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Legionnaires will Gov. John P. deJongh form at the Calabash Boom Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., where they will enjoyed meeting Julius E. host a ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Sprauve School students There will also be ceremonies at the Emmaus Moravian Church who attended the Friday, cemetery at 10:45 a.m., the Bethany Moravian Church cemetery at May 16 ceremony at 11:45 a.m. and the Cruz Bay cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Trunk Bay to unveil the Families with veterans laid to rest at these cemeteries are asked stamp. to contact Aubrey Sewer at 779-4158 or Jerry Runyon at 776-6445 no later than noon on Saturday, May 24. Flags will be placed and displayed during Memorial Day ceremonies at each veteran’s site. St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat Constitutional Convention Hearings St. John Tradewinds Public School Registration for St. John Students Is May 30 Fifth Constitutional Convention committees will host several hearings on St. John in the coming weeks. St. John Tradewinds – Original birth certificate (U.S. – Social Security Card or num- The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture will meet on Acting Insular Superintendent citizens only) ber Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at the St. John Legislature. The St. for the St. Thomas-St. John Dis- – Passport (foreign or American) – Proof of physical address (ex- John Community Foundation has been invited as the commit- trict Jeanette Smith-Barry advises or Resident Card or Naturalization ample: official document such as tee’s special guest to attend the hearing, where the committee will parents wishing to enroll their Certificate a WAPA bill showing name and announce for the first time its proposed draft language concerning children in public school for the – Virgin Islands Immunization street address) education, youth and culture. 2008-2009 school year that public Record and clearance form from – Individualized Education Plan The Committee on Preamble, Anthems, Symbols, Bill of Rights school registration for children re- the Immunization Clinic located and evaluation data, if applicable and Human Rights, and the Committee on Health, Human Services, siding on the island of St. John is on St. Thomas at Schneider Re- – Notarized letter granting tem- Public Safety and Homeland Security will also share its draft lan- scheduled for Friday, May 30, at gional Medical Center or on St. porary guardianship. guage at the hearing. The public can familiarize themselves with the Julius E. Sprauve School from John at Morris de Castro Clinic. Parents are further reminded the language ahead of time at www.viconstitution.com. 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. A V.I. immunization card with that students entering kindergarten The Citizen Committee will meet on Thursday, May 22, at 6 Parents and guardians are re- the attached clearance form is a must be five years of age on or be- p.m.; the Executive Branch Committee will meet on Thursday, minded that the child or children mandatory requirement of the reg- fore December 31, 2008. May 29, at 6:30 p.m.; and there will be a plenary session on to be registered must be present istration process. No exceptions For more information contact Tuesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., all at the St. John Legislature. at registration and the following will be made. Student Affairs Coordinator Belin- The convention is scheduled to end its deliberations in July. documents are required for pro- – Report card or transcript from da West-O’Neal at 775-2250, ext. Because the constitutional language is still a draft, the public has cessing: previous school 8530. the opportunity to comment on it for possible revision. Anyone wishing to testify may sign up at the hearings. Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled St. John Tradewinds Julius E. Sprauve School students will be promoted in a cer- emony on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Resort. Guy Benjamin Elementary students will be promoted in a Tuesday, June 10, ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Emmaus Moravian Church. Gifft Hill School students will graduate on Thursday, June 12, at 5 p.m. at Caneel Bay Resort’s Turtle Point. St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 3 Criminal Defense Attorney Shakes Cockayne Case for Client Kamal Thomas By Tom Oat separate trials for his client and for St. John Tradewinds Boston. It only took veteran criminal de- The court system tries to keep “Kamal Thomas can only change his story fense attorney Michael A. Joseph trials in cases with multiple de- so many times and to so many people.” of St. Croix a few days to shake fendants consolidated to save time — Jeanie Cockayne, mother of victim the government’s case against his and money, making it difficult to client, Kamal Thomas, in the June argue that a case with multiple de- 2007 stabbing death of a young fendants be split into separate tri- asked authorities to seize for fo- attack occured. Pennsylvania man in Cruz Bay. als, Joseph explained. rensic tests. “Kamal Thomas can only Five days after being hired to “Severence is very hard,” Jo- “We figured out the car was at change his story so many times represent Thomas, one of the two seph said of any legal maneuver to the scene,” said Joseph of the in- and to so many people,” said Jean- men charged in the murder of Ja- separate his client’s case from that formation which produced the ie Cockayne. “He stated he was on mie Cockayne, 21, Joseph attacked of Boston. “Usually judges don’t affidavit. “We found the car and the beach in Cruz Bay when Jamie the government’s case with a May buy it.” Kamal Thomas traced it to Glanville and said that was murdered; he stated he and a 9 pretrial memorandum naming Sworn Affidavit car was at the scene.” few friends chased and attacked alibi witnesses for his client and a Implicates Third Man The sedan matched the descrip- “He doesn’t want to be an acces- Jamie to get satisfaction, and now sworn affidavit pointing at another Joseph provided some back- tion of a vehicle which drove away sory,” explained Joseph who added they say he was at Hawksnest suspect. ground to the new information he from the scene of the fatal attack, Frazer also wanted to protect his Beach during the murder. Which is “They have been trying to get submitted to the court in an inter- according to Thomas’s attorney. girlfriend from criminal prosecu- it Kamal?” me for a while,” the Crucian attor- view with St. John Tradewinds on “That car had something to do tion for helping someone leave the “Why would two continentals ney said of the family of Thomas, May 12. with it,” Joseph said. scene of the murder. be backing them,” Joseph asked in a native of Georgia. The attorney did not elaborate Cockayne’s family had com- “He’s of no relationship to my response to questions about Thom- Joseph, whose criminal defense on the “discovery issue” in his plained repeatedly that authorities client,” Joseph added. as’s beach alibi witnesses, which career stretches back to St. Croix’s memorandum seeking the “where- had not fully investigated the case, Multiple Alibi Witnesses included stateside visitors. infamous Fountain Valley case in abouts of material witness Jahleel including not seizing a car alleged- Joseph also reiterated that mul- “It is widely known in Cruz the 1970s, acknowledged he is Ward allegedly sent away by the ly seen leaving the area to search tiple alibi witnesses place his cli- Bay that certain people have been, only seeking to clear his client, People because of involvement in for evidence. ent at the beach at the time of the ‘shopping for alibi witnesses,’” Thomas, not co-defendant Ansel- (an) unrelated case.” “Still no one will tell me why in fatal attack. Jeanie Cockayne answered. mo Boston. Joseph confirmed that his new the name of God did the police take “We’ve got four witnesses, not Joseph is no stranger to high- Alibi Witnesses witness, Glanville Frazer Jr., three-plus months to pick up the just one,” Joseph added. “My guy profile criminal cases. Early in for One Defendant signed a sworn affidavit in Octo- getaway car,” Cockayne’s mother left (Cruz Bay) before 11:30 p.m.” his career, he succcessfully rep- “To be honest with you, the oth- ber 2007 implicating Ward in the wrote St. John Tradewinds. Cocakyne’s mother Jeanie raised resented his brother, Raphael Jo- er guy, that’s his business,” said attack on Cocakyne after an auto- It is unclear if the car which questions about Joseph’s alibi wit- seph, one of the defendants in the Joseph, who also acknowledged mobile traced to Frazer’s girlfriend led to the Frazer affadavit was the nesses to support Thomas’s claim Fountain Valley murder trial on St. he isn’t planning to try to secure was connected to the crime. same car the Cocakyne family had he was at the beach when the fatal Croix in the 1970s. Sirenusa Work Takes on Fast Pace as Buyers Close on Units By Tom Oat might be rising, Marzano hinted. the five-acre site have toured the St. John Tradewinds From the entrance courtyard, project and been impressed by the After years of local controversy which features a fountain with a quality of the project, according to surrounding the construction of sculpture of a mermaid and dol- Marzano. his 47-unit Sirenusa condominium phins, a serpentine road winds project overlooking Cruz Bay, de- down into the terraced develop- veloper Carlo Marzano was not ment passing a half-dozen two- deterred by the recent upheaval in and three-unit buildings in various the U.S. and international financial stages of completion. INDEX markets. Luxurious Detailing Business Directory ...... 23 Now, as part of the construction Workers are busy installing lux- Church Schedules ...... 24 refinancing for the project from urious marble around an infinity- Classified Ads ...... 26-27 Banco Popular, buyers have access edge pool at the residential unit Crossword Puzzler ...... 24 to mortgage financing for the pur- on the lower level of one of the Ferry Schedules ...... 24 chase of individual multi-million entrance buildings which will be Horoscopes...... 25 dollar units with 15 percent down used as a temporary club house for Letters ...... 18-20 Obituaries ...... 18 payment, according to Marzano. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat the project, according to Marzano. In fact, as work continues at a In the middle of the multi-level Police Log ...... 25 frenzied pace on the upper units project work is just beginning Real Estate ...... 27-31 Sales have been completed on several units in buildings Wha’s Happ’nin’ ...... 4 in the multi-level project, which is in the upper level of the Sirenusa development. on the clubhouse planned for the designed to provide unobstructed entire project, the developer ex- panoramic sunset views over St. the development which dominates the luxurious details he originally plained. Next deadline Thomas from every unit, Marzano the skyline above Cruz Bay while planned for the project. Most of the upper buildings will is facing new pressures to finish dozens of workers scramble to The St. Thomas-raised devel- be completed within the coming Thursday, May 22nd additional units — from buyers complete additional units — sev- oper displayed a hint of salesman- months, the developer said. News line anxious to complete purchases of eral more of which are under con- ship as he pointed out details in On the lower portion of the their luxurious residences. tract and scheduled for closings. a three-bedroom unit with views project, the steel structures of two 340-776-6496 First Owners in Residence The closed sales of units repre- from St. Croix to the north shore four-story buildings await the next Meanwhile, the first owners are sent great investments at “blow- cays of St. Thomas which closed wave of construction activity. E-mail enjoying their luxury residences out” prices, according to Marzano, in early May. Even neighbors who had fought inside the towering iron gates of who said he never sacrificed on In fact, prices of future units the scope of the development on [email protected] 4 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 Island’s Cruz Bay Listed Among Top Destinations Worldwide St. John Tradewinds Cruz Bay and Charlotte Amalie have been named top destinations worldwide by TripAdvisor in the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destina- tions Awards. Charlotte Amalie was ranked sixth and Cruz Bay was ranked seventh on the list, honors be- stowed by those who know desti- nations best — millions of travel- ers. “Visitors to America’s Carib- bean have awarded the destina- tion with a great honor, and along with that recognition comes tre- mendous responsibility,” said V.I. Department of Tourism Commis-

sioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat “These awards emphasize the importance of ensuring that we Visitors described Cruz Bay as “very beautiful… a consistently deliver a positive and quaint little town.” memorable tourism experience for all our guests,” Nicholson-Do- bers. Cruz Bay was described as most beloved destinations from ty added. “It is not only the job of “very beautiful...a quaint little around the world,” said TripAdvi- our hospitality and tourism pro- town.” Charlotte Amalie and Cruz sor Global Communications Vice fessionals, but also every member Bay were also listed third and President Michele Perry. “Deter- of our community.” fourth, respectively, on the list of mined by millions of travelers, the Winners were determined by top 25 destinations in Latin Amer- Travelers’ Choice Destinations TripAdvisor using a combination ica/Caribbean. Awards are unique because they of travelers’ favorite places and “Whether it’s for their unique single out not just popular places overall popularity. Printed along beauty or abundance of attrac- but truly exceptional places that with the results were real com- tions, 2008 Travelers’ Choice enthrall travelers and keep them ments made by TripAdvisor mem- Destinations Awards honor the coming back.” HAVE a news tip? Call or e-mail us! e-mail: [email protected] or call 340-776-6496 Wha’s Happ’nin’ by Sis Frank Sahara Dust Leaves Us St. John Tradewinds Stone Terrace will reopen. It truly is summer! Hot, hazy and a nice breeze Pat Passes Away — snow birds are flying north for a few months Pat Jn-Phillip has always been a special St. — but the traffic seems just as crowded, especially Johnian, just as her sister Margo is. We will miss those mammoth trucks! Can’t the police slow them her great sense of humor and kind heart. Our sin- down! Are they waiting for another accident? cere sympathy to her friends and family. The me- Trash and Boxes Pile Up morial will be at Sputnik’s on Sunday, May 25, 2 The trash along the roads is just as bad — that to 7 p.m. turn between The Marketplace and Penn’s garbage Sally Smith Returns from bins has been full of bags and boxes for over two New Orleans Jazz Fest weeks! Thank heaven for Penn’s men who clean The Queen is back! The Jazz Islanders were around the bins daily — maybe they could include back in style, belting out Sally’s favorite songs. the other side of the road. Rhett Simmons wore his straight-from-Paris be- Dolphin Market’s men continue to make a colos- ret, adding his usual solid bass rhythm. Dennis sal mess when they throw boxes into the bin below Frett sang a terrific rendition of “Stand By Me” their storeroom. Can’t they cut the boxes in half? — if you want to relax and forget your woes, put VOTED There’s something called pride in your community Sundays at the Beach Bar on your “must do” list! — wouldn’t it be nice if they helped to make that You might be treated to the next generation sax BEST SANDWICHES corner neat and clean? star, Jonte Samuel, tall and handsome 15-year-old son of Avelino Samuel and Junie Violones. He is ON ST. JOHN Fish Trap Will Reopen Aaron Willis and Jimmy Ghani will be back cre- a member of the prize-winning Charlotte Amalie open for breakfast and lunch - monday-saturday - 6am-4pm ating great fish dishes soon — hooray! Hopefully, High School band. 693-8786 Call for Take-Out, Third Floor, The Marketplace St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 5 Danish and Stateside Interns To Aid V.I. National Park’s Archaeology Program By Andrea Milam “It was not a traditional planta- St. John Tradewinds tion,” she said. “It was used for While each of the students who I’m interested to goat herds and was not worth a lot arrived on St. John this month know what the locals of money.” from both Denmark and the U.S. think. It’s very impor- Interpreting History have different personal academic To Share With Public goals, there is one thing they will tant to take that into Latif and Martens became profi- all achieve together — they will account.” cient with a machete on their first help V.I. National Park Archaeolo- – Holly Norton, student trip out to Hassel Island in early gist Ken Wild in his exploration of Syracuse University PhD May, however their initial search Hassel Island. came up empty. Wild recently welcomed three “We’re using old maps, which Danish and two American stu- ing from everything from leprosy are not as precise as you might dents, all of whom are studying to to yellow fever were quarantined. want,” said Martens. “What we’re earn masters degrees or PhDs. “My boss did her masters here, looking for is literally centered Casper Nielsen, who is study- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Andrea Milam and Ken (Wild) asked her if she around the middle of the island. ing for his masters in pre-historic knew of anyone who needed a We felt a bit like Indiana Jones.” archaeology at the University of VINP Archaeologist Ken Wild, second from left, is host- masters thesis,” said Barton. “So, The two hope to be able to teach Copenhagen, will focus on the his- ing several interns who will work with him at Hassel Island. she thought of me.” the VINP about early life on Has- tory of inter-island small ship trade Barton will work on recovering sel Island, and to show the inner and the Danish Navy. Hassel Island. Norton is studying the plantations where the slaves artifacts for the VINP from Hassel workings of its unique plantation, Nielsen’s own career in the Dan- the 1733 slave revolt for her dis- worked. Island, and will likely write a re- Martens added. Both are excited to ish Navy has taken him to Pakistan sertation, and she’ll also help the “I’m really interested in the so- port for the park service on what be on island, explained Latif. and India, and he also took part in VINP with its GIS — Graphic In- cial dynamics here at the time,” she she finds, Wild explained. “It’s a privilege to have this op- NATO’s Operation Active Endeav- formation System — and GPS data said. “I’m interested to know what Andreas Latif and Vibe Martens, portunity,” he said. our in the Mediterranean. He spent of historic sites, whose condition the locals think. It’s very important who are both working on masters “It’s a great experience for us,” his first week on island diving, ex- and stability will be examined. to take that into account.” degrees in history at the University Martens added. ploring historical anchors offshore Norton, who arrived in Love City As for her work with the VINP, of Copenhagen, arrived on St. John Despite the challenges that come around St. John. on May 4, is not new to St. John or Norton hopes to be able to share May 4 and will stay until May 30. with coordinating so many differ- “Ken (Wild) thinks the anchors the VINP — she has worked with her knowledge with the public. Both Latif and Martens are in- ent research projects, Wild enjoys were used for moorings for plan- the park during summers in 2004 “I think academic knowledge terested in discovering more about the help of the interns, who are tation owners who had their own and 2005, and she was on island should be public,” she said. “Peo- who lived on Hassel Island be- secured through funding from the boats,” said Nielsen. “They’re all in summer 2007. Norton became ple on this island have been so tween 1688 and 1801. The two are Friends of the VINP, and is happy at the coral reef edge, though, so I interested in the slave rebellion of wonderful, kind and supportive, excited to see first-hand the island to know they are getting something think they might have dragged and 1733 thanks to her professor, who and I hope I can give something in they’ve been studying in the Dan- back from the relationship. gotten stuck there.” previously worked with Wild at return.” ish National Archives. “Our ultimate goal is to use the Nielsen, who arrived on island Cinnamon Bay and did a study on Norton will return to New York “We’d like to find ruins and arti- archives and historical records to April 20, will return to Denmark the island’s East End. in September. facts there,” said Martens. properly interpret information to in late May, where he’ll continue “I’ve kind of immersed myself Leprosy Hospital “We want to know about who the public, and these guys can get his research at the Danish National in the slave rebellion over the last Mandy Barton, who is studying lived there and what they were do- their degrees,” said Wild. “We want Archives. four years,” said Norton. “It’s fas- for a masters in archaeology at the ing,” added Latif. to interpret the history so we’ll be 1733 Slave Revolt cinating in so many ways.” University of Tennessee, arrived The plantation on Hassel Island able to tell you more about it. It’s Syracuse University PhD stu- Norton hopes to examine the on island just last week. She will was not used for growing cotton or exciting for me to see everybody dent Holly Norton is the one intern slave rebellion “spatially,” she study the Hassle Island leprosari- sugar cane like traditional planta- have projects that are intellectually whose research will not focus on explained, by seeing firsthand um, a hospital where those suffer- tions, explained Martens. helpful to both them and us.” Tropic Service & Supply Company, LLC

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CAHS To Host Mandatory Orientation St. John Resident Shot on St. Croix St. John Tradewinds names of the victims unless they become deceased or for Incoming Freshmen on May 21 Police were called to a scene of shots fired at ap- are arrested, according to department spokesperson St. John Tradewinds proximately 8 a.m. Monday, May 12, in the Cathe- Melody Rames. Charlotte Amalie High School will host a mandatory meeting rine’s Rest area of Christiansted, St. Croix. Prelimi- Police have recovered weapons from the scene. and orientation session for eighth graders who expect to be fresh- nary police reports indicate there were two victims of The investigation is active and being conducted by men at CAHS during the 2008-2009 school year and their parents gunshot wounds who were taken to the Juan F. Luis members of the VIPD’s Investigation Unit. on Wednesday, May 21, at 5 p.m. in the Ruth E. Thomas Audi- Hospital for treatment. St. Croix Police Chief Thomas Hannah urges any- torium. One victim, aged 25, is a resident of Catherine’s one in the community who has any information on Students must be accompanied by their parents and must be Rest, St. Croix, and the other victim, aged 28, is a the shooting to call his office at 712-6005, the confi- properly attired in their school uniforms to be admitted. resident of the island of St. John. dential crime line at 778-4950 or 777-8711 or police “Important information will be shared on expectations, regula- The V.I. Police Department will not release the emergency 911. tions, uniforms and career preparation,” said CAHS acting princi- pal Carmen Howell. “Students and parents will also select courses for the upcoming school year and purchase the requisite two nov- International Green Energy Council Establishes USVI Chapter els for summer reading.” St. John Tradewinds burden and the reason behind the high electricity The International Green Energy Council has es- rates, it was deemed imperative to establish a local St. John Festival Vendor Meeting tablished a chapter in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and chapter of the Green Energy Council with offices Is Scheduled for May 21 at Legislature Caneel Bay Resort Managing Director Nikolay in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Invitations have gone Hotze has accepted a board of directors seat. This out to many USVI resorts and businesses, as well St. John Tradewinds will be the 28th chapter of the organization world- as government leaders. The St. John festival and Cultural Organization will host a meet- wide. The GEC USVI chapter’s initial goals will be ing at the St. John Legislature on Wednesday, May 21, at 5:30 “Mr. Hotze is pleased to be a member of the In- to initiate education to school children, businesses p.m. for all booth owners and arts and crafts and food vendors. ternational Green Energy Council, and is commit- and rate payers about ways that they can conserve Representatives from V.I. Department of Health, V.I. Police ted to the philosophy of the organization to educate to immediately make a difference. The chapter will Department and the V.I. Fire Service will be on hand to enforce others about the importance of energy efficiency, subsequently work with WAPA and government the rules and regulations set forth by the committee for this environmental stewardship and renewable energy officials to implement policies which will allow year’s festival. For additional information contact 690-3692 or education in order to save our planet for future for the expeditious application of renewable en- 690-1725. generations of humanity,” according to an IGEC ergy resources for energy production. press release. The International Green Energy Council is an IGEC board members visited the U.S. Virgin educational non-profit organization committed to No May STJ Chapter Chamber Meeting Islands in early February of this year. During the educating everyone from kindergarten students to St. John Tradewinds four-day visit, IGEC board members met with the international leaders about the importance of en- The St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce’s St. John V.I. Water and Power Authority at Caneel Bay Re- ergy efficiency, environmental stewardship and chapter will not host its monthly meeting in May. The next meet- sort, which hosted the meeting. renewable energy education in order to save our ing of the chapter is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. International President Ralph Avallone and sev- planet for future generations of humanity. at St. Ursula’s multi-purpose center. For more information on the eral IGEC board members visited WAPA facilities. For more information visit www.greenenergy- chapter, call St. John representative Kate Norfleet at 693-9099. After learning of the severity of the rate payers’ council.com.

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Please join Carlos and Maria for a neo-Caribbean experience conveying the juice and jazz of the islands… a carnival of flavors and lifestyles.” Lobster Night Every Tuesday! St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Live Music by Greg Kinslow complimentary glass of wine with Lobster Cargo trailers line VIPA property in one unfinished area of the Enighed Port. ••• Live Music Every Wednesday! Live Music by James Anderson featuring Flamenco, Contemporary and Jazz guitar ••• Port Authority Considering Its Options Margarita Night Every Thursday! for 1 Margaritas Live Music by Mark Wallace ••• for Completing Enighed Pond Facility Grill Night Every Friday!! Live Music by Adriana and Eddie Bruce, By Tom Oat featuring Latin, Guitar and Vocals St. John Tradewinds ••• Watching the slow progress of Live Music Every Saturday!! the V.I. Port Authority’s Enighed Live Music by Cristal and Bo Pond Marine Facility has been like watching paint dry — or muck dry, Cruz Bay, St. John to be exact. Dining Nightly 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. While the line of vehicles wait- Call for Reservations • 693-8141 ing to board barges to St. Thomas E-mail: [email protected] continues to snake around a rocky parking lot ringed with containers and trailers at the Enighed Pond MorgansMango-TW.STJ 2.08.indd 1 2/14/08 11:48:51 AM Marine Facility, the V.I. Port Au- thority still hasn’t decided what to do with the acres of filled land St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat behind the towering levee at the partially-completed port. Dried material dredged for the Enighed Pond Marine Several months after VIPA com- Facility’s still fills the port’s uncompleted parking area. missioned a study “to examine the stability of and potential ways to stabilize” the acres of dredge ma- the dredged material at sea were “for practicality and the finan- terial from the former salt pond changed to allow for the material cial side,” according to the VIPA which were deposited behind the to be deposited on land to dry be- spokesperson. #RUZAN2UM levee to dry, officials are evalu- fore final disposal. VIPA officials still need to de- ML $ARKOR,IGHT ating their next step in complet- VIPA was never able to identify termine “which project to go for- ing a project which was officially a off-island site for disposal of the ward with and how to pay for it,” “opened” years ago, according to material, although some was de- Stridiron said. a VIPA official. posited at the Susannaberg Trans- Tourists and Trailers “It would be a significant cost fer Station. That disposal plan At the uncompleted port, mean- and a significant amount of work,” was stopped after rains washed a while, the traffic flow snakes   VIPA spokesperson Marc Strid- significant amount of the material through the parking area for ship- iron said. into Guinea Ghutt below the Pub- ping containers and trailers, as Dredged Material lic Works Department facility. passenger cars filled with resi-  Continues To Dry VIPA Is Seeking dents, workers and tourists mix ,OWEST%VERYDAY While the delay in completing Solution with inter-island commercial 0RICEON3T*OHN
the project may be an inconve- The Port Authority has not vehicles from delivery trucks to nience for inter-island travelers, stopped seeking a solution to heavy equipment waiting to board the dredged material has continued complete the project, according to a barge. to dry. Stridiron. A portion of government-owned 3TARlSH'OURMET7INES “By and large it’s a natural “Essentially the study was com- land adjacent to the wastewater process,” Stridiron said of the pleted and we received a number treatment plant in front of The /PEN$AILYAMnPM drying of the sandy muck which of options,” he added. “Right now Marketplace commercial complex 4EL  &//$ was dredged from the bottom of the results are being reviewed in- is scheduled to be leased to the V.I. Enighed Pond and the Turner Bay ternally.” Waste Management Authority and ,OCATEDONTHESTLEVEL entrance to the port. VIPA officials are considering is being used to store bins for a St. OF4HE-ARKETPLACE The original plans to dump the engineering of any solution John waste hauling company. 8 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 DeJongh Nominates Ronnie Jones To V.I. Board of Vocational Education By Andre Milam as a student in the 1970s, when St. John Tradewinds he saw the benefits of Charlotte If new V.I. Board of Vocational Amalie High School’s vocational Education member Ronnie Jones program. has his say, vocational education “Charlotte Amalie had a voca- in the territory will improve, of- tional program at the time where fering more opportunities right at they did things like rebuild car en- home to students who are not col- gines, fix and paint car bodies and lege bound. Jones’ nomination to work on air conditioners,” said the board, along with six others, Jones. “I could see where, if those was announced last week by Gov- types of programs were expanded ernor John deJongh. to all schools in the territory, it Jones will fill a St. John va- could be a major benefit to the to- cancy, while Ilene Garner replaces tal community.” Dr. Yegin Habteyes, who has re- Potential To Open Doors signed; Kelvin “Red” Bailey will Ronnie Jones The Caribbean offers many job replace Wilbert Gomez, whose opportunities for students trained term has expired; Richard Difede tunities to succeed as possible.” through vocational education, will replace Janice Soto, whose Jones, a native St. Johnian who Jones added. term has expired; Quincy Lewis lived in the states for several “In the Caribbean, there is so will replace Lena Schulterbrandt, years, was surprised to discover much development as far as build- whose term has expired; Daniel upon his return to the islands just ing and construction, and we need McIntosh will fill a vacancy for St. a few years ago that vocational to have more of our students con- Croix; and Adlyn Williams will re- education opportunities had not sider that as a viable option for ca- place Riise Richards, whose term improved since his childhood, he reer opportunities,” he said. “I’m has expired. explained. excited at the potential it brings to A strong Board of Vocational No Improvement open up doors.” Education will ensure the terri- Since 1970s It was Jones’ involvement with tory’s program is relevant to the “Being away from the islands St. John youth which grabbed de- times and interest of the students for a number of years, I expected Jongh’s attention, explained Gov- and to local economic opportuni- those programs to have expanded ernment House spokesperson Jean ties, explained deJongh. so large, and I was expecting there Greaux. “It is about building the skill set to be at least one or two major vo- “The governor believes his in- of these young people to ensure cational schools in the islands,” volvement with young people on their future success,” deJongh said Jones. “I look at this position St. John is invaluable in under- said of the nominations. “I am ex- as being able to provide a viable standing their desire and help- tremely confident that these nomi- second direction for students who ing to shape opportunities,” said nees have the experience and the are not academically inclined but Greaux. foresight to structure the programs know they want to pursue some- Jones has served as a substitute consistent with our state plan, and thing else. Through this board we teacher at the Julius E. Sprauve the ability to build linkages to the can put programs and, depending School and worked most recently private sector, University of the on the budget, structures in place as a credit manager in the accounts Virgin Islands and Labor Depart- which can give kids more op- receivable division at Caneel Bay ment Workforce Invest Board. The tions.” Resort. All nominations to the job of government is to make sure Jones was first introduced to board are subject to approval by our children have as many oppor- the idea of vocational education the 27th Legislature.

Summer Work Experience Scheduled for Youth St. John Tradewinds cate, passport or residency card; Participants will be required The V.I. Department of Labor Social Security card; proof of to go through an assessment advises residents of St. John that enrollment in school, i.e. school process to include literacy test- registration of youth who are ID and most recent report card; ing, aptitude and skill level as- interested in participating in the and household income verifica- sessment, as well as an interest summer work experience com- tion, i.e. last two paycheck stubs profile evaluation. ponent is scheduled for Wednes- of parent/guardian, last filed tax These processes will provide Designs of Aqua Bay Inc. day, May 21, through Friday, return or W2 form. Those under the DOL an opportunity to de- BOSTON* CARIBBEAN* CAPE COD June 13. age 18 must be accompanied by termine additional service needs INTERIOR DESIGN Registration will be open to a parent or legal guardian. of each customer and serve to RESIDENTIAL, HOSPITALITY & COMMERCIAL FINE FURNITURE, ART & ACCESSORIES in- and out-of-school youth be- The summer work experience facilitate the development of an tween the ages of 14 and 24. is scheduled for Monday, June 9, individual service strategy plan Mary Ellis Leslie Whitney Interested persons are required through Friday, August 29. Each to be administered following the St. John Associate Allied Member ASID 340• 693• 8487 508• 385• 7614 to bring the following documents participant will work for a maxi- summer work experience. at time of registration: proof of mum of six weeks, 30 hours each For more info, call 776-3700 legal residency, i.e. birth certifi- week for a total of 180 hours. ext. 2099 or ext. 2091. Coastal Elegance™ St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 9 Caneel’s Tennis Program Moves Up Seven Spots, Now Ranked Fifth in World St. John Tradewinds courts, which is the same type of cent of our guests are return guests, Caneel Bay Resort served up an court used in the U.S. Open, and but what we’ve seen over the last ace last week when its tennis pro- four Omni courts, which are syn- couple of years, especially during gram was recently ranked number thetic grass with sand applied on summer, is that more and more one in the Caribbean and number the surface. The facility is man- people are coming down for ten- five in the world — up seven spots aged by Peter Burwash Interna- nis,” Alle said. from its 12th place ranking last tional. “People come particularly from year — by Tennis Resorts Online, Ranking Determined the southeast for long weekends which annually ranks the top 100 By Visitor Ratings because they’re reading more and tennis resorts and camps. When Alle first came to Caneel more about the tennis program,” Caneel earned the number one in 2003, he measured his program he added. “It’s nice to know the Caribbean spot for the third year against another PBI-managed fa- word is getting out and people are in a row, and is the only Carib- cility, the Four Seasons Resort coming down here to play tennis bean resort to rank in the world’s Nevis. This year, Caneel’s pro- in this setting.” top 10. gram ranked six spots above the Caneel Managing Director “It’s a little overwhelming,” said Four Seasons. Nikolay Hotze is thrilled with the Caneel’s Director of Tennis Pat- “When I came here, I really used St. John Tradewinds News Photo File resort’s ranking, he explained. rick Alle. “I really never imagined the Four Seasons Nevis as my “A Great Honor” we’d get such a high ranking. We measuring stick and really wanted Vacationers gave Caneel Bay’s “setting” high marks. “We’re dazzled that the read- always shoot to be the best we can to establish ourselves based on the ers of Tennis Resorts Online have be, but number five in the world is standard they set,” said Alle. “It’s helping him achieve such a high naments and daily clinics and pri- rated Caneel Bay’s tennis com- pretty unbelievable.” awfully humbling to be number standard. vate lessons. Alle said he plans to plex so highly and recognized so Alle attributes the jump in rank- one in the Caribbean for the third “Management’s support of our host several events over the com- prominently the talent and vigor ings to several things, including year in a row, because I respect events is a big reason why this was ing summer and fall months, in- with which we pursue the game,” the celebrity pro exhibition series their director of tennis a great possible,” he said. “The local com- cluding a USVI vs. BVI challenge, said Hotze. the resort hosted last fall. deal.” munity is also a huge reason why a tournament with Nevis and the “It’s humbling to say the least,” “The word’s gotten out,” he The top 100 rankings were de- we’re where we are. We guarantee return of the celebrity pro exhibi- Alle added. “Just to say it out loud said. “We’re getting a lot of new termined using data gathered from matchups for guests, and if I can’t tion series. — we’re number five in the whole business. We’re just continuing to vacationers, who rated tennis re- find someone in house I lean on As Caneel continues to raise the world — it’s a great honor and I’m provide the best service and prod- sorts and camps in 16 different the locals, who’ve always helped bar, more and more people travel very, very grateful.” uct on the courts that we can.” categories including tennis staff, out.” to the resort just to make use of the For more information on the Caneel Bay Resort boasts 11 game matching and setting. Alle Caneel offers twice weekly tennis facilities, explained Alle. rankings, visit www.tennisresort- tennis courts — seven DecoTurf credits Caneel’s management for complimentary round robin tour- “During season, about 70 per- sonline.com. 10 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 Project Safe Neighborhoods Distributes CDs and Posters to St. John Students By Andrea Milam St. John Tradewinds Project Safe Neighborhoods’ anti-violence message was spread to hundreds of St. John students on Wednesday, May 14, when the organization distributed its Speak Your Peace CD and Draw Against Gun Violence posters to the Guy Benjamin School, Gifft Hill School and Julius E. Sprauve School. The Speak Your Peace CD fea- tures songs against gun violence written and performed by Virgin Islands youth who won the Speak Your Peace music contest last year. Project Safe Neighborhoods’ goal is to distribute the CD to every stu- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Andrea Milam dent in the territory. Nearly 20,000 CDs have been distributed so far. Gifft Hill School students were happy to receive Speak “The whole point is that it’s Your Peace CDs and posters. young people teaching an anti- violence message to their peers,” heads when they’re young that funded partially by the Depart- said U.S. Department of Justice violence is not okay,” said Hand. ment of Justice, but is seeking to Law Enforcement Coordination “They’re tired of hearing from us be funded increasingly through Specialist Wesley Hand. “Each adults about it. The contests are private donations. one of these kids has been touched a way for the youth to speak out The organization no longer has by gun violence. You’ll hear them about violence and talk about it.” a St. John representative since the dedicate songs to their friend or “It’s a way for them to be part of 2007 passing of Carole DeSenne. cousin who was killed.” the solution,” added Project Safe Anyone interested in helping The posters feature designs cre- Neighborhoods program director with funding or volunteering, or ated by V.I. youth who won the James Latham, who, along with businesses interested in obtaining Draw Against Gun Violence poster Hand, distributed approximately Draw Against Gun Violence post- Poster design by: contest earlier this year. 400 CDs to St. John students last ers to display should contact Hand Tahirah Challenger, 8th grade “Young people are the future, week. at 774-5757 ext. 2240 or Latham Arthur Richards School and we’ve got to get it in their Project Safe Neighborhoods is at 776-0100. La Lee Art a fine art gallery FREE Immunizations and Giveaways!

For children aged 2 years and under. While supplies last. May 19-23, 2008

Weekly Showings By appointment only. Please call: The Westin Resort: St. Thomas Immunization Clinic at 776-1154 or 776-1155 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m. The Ritz Carlton Great Bay Lounge: or the St. John Immunization Clinic at 776-6400 Saturdays and Sundays, 6 to 9 p.m. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE V.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM www.laleeart.com St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 11 Swimmers Gearing Up for Fifth Annual Beach to Beach Power Swim By Andrea Milam The event generally attracts surprise for people,” she added. and put their faces in the water ing on Saturday, May 24, at the St. John Tradewinds approximately 150 swimmers, The Power Swim not only and see the incredible fish and all Maho Bay pavilion, and the race Swimmers from the U.S. Virgin and statesiders have been showing brings in money to VINP pro- that lies beneath, the more they begins at Maho Bay on May 25 Islands, Puerto Rico and the states more and more interest, explained grams, it allows competitors to will understand the need to pro- at 8 a.m. are gathering their swim trunks, Friends Development Director come face to face with some of tect it,” Brdy added. To view photos of the course or goggles, masks, fins and snorkels Karen Brady. the most beautiful aspects of the This year’s Beach to Beach to register for the Power Swim, in preparation for the fifth annual More Statesiders Involved park, Brady explained. Power Swim sponsors include visit www.friendsvinp.org. Friends of the V.I. National Park “We get a number of people Teaching Next Generation the V.I. Department of Tourism, Swimmers can also register by Beach to Beach Power Swim May from St. John and St. Thomas, “It celebrates two of the most St. John Insurance Agency, calling the Friends at 779-4940 25. a good share from St. Croix and fantastic features of our park, Theodore Tunick and Company, or by visiting the Friends store at The competition, which begins we usually get a pretty strong which are the beaches and the Mongoose Junction, Scotiabank, Mongoose Junction. at Maho Bay beach, features a contingent from Puerto Rico as water,” she said. “Second, the Alfredo’s Landscaping and Topa short course to Cinnamon Bay well,” said Brady. “We’ve been funds go to support the summer Properties. of approximately one mile, an trying to put the word out to U.S. Learn to Swim Program, which The cost to register is $40 until Meet a Few intermediate course to Trunk Bay Masters Swimming organizations not only teaches kids the skill of May 24 when the cost rises to Beach to Beach of approximately 2.25 miles and and other swim associations in swimming, they spend time out- $50. a long course to Hawksnest of the states, and we’re glad to see doors playing and exploring. ” Children age 17 and under can Power Swim approximately 3.5 miles. those numbers growing. We’re “This is the next generation sign up through May 23 at $15 Participants Swimmers have the option of trying to increase tourism and get of conservation citizens, and the and on May 24 for $25. – Page 14 competing in the unassisted cat- people to come down, and I think more they get out into the park There will be a pre-race meet- egory, where only goggles are we’ve just scratched the surface in allowed, or the assisted catego- Puerto Rico, where there’s a huge ry, where everything from fins swimming community.” to snorkels are permitted. Relay Prizes for Top Finishers teams may compete in the long The top three swimmers in both course. categories on each course are Major Fundraiser awarded prizes, along with those The Beach to Beach Power who place first in their age groups. Swim is a major fundraiser for This year’s prizes are being kept the Friends, and part of this year’s under wraps, however. proceeds will go to the VINP’s “Each year we do something summer Learn to Swim Program, different with the prizes,” said taught by VINP Education Brady. “One year we did hand Specialist Laurel Brannick- blown glass statues from Maho Bigrigg, for the purchase of snor- Bay, and one year we had a bunch kels, masks and other equipment of artists do some paintings.” necessary to teach nearly 60 chil- “We try to come up with some- dren to swim. thing different so it’s kind of a

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&DP5FOUT 12 St.St. John John Tradewinds Tradewinds,, December May 19-25,15–21, 20032008 Gerard Takes Gold, Learns Patience in Barbados Land for Sale by Owner By Andrea Milam St. John Tradewinds Parcel 55 Fish Bay High winds couldn’t stop com- Driveway cut, ready to build petitive shooter Ned Gerard at the Cible D’or match in Barbados. Owner Financing The St. John resident not only won the gold medal at the May $210,000 9-11 competition, which attracted 340-776-6770 shooters from all over the Caribbe- an, he learned a virtue which he’ll carry with him when he competes in the summer Olympic games in Beijing — patience. Beautifying America’s Paradise The extremely high winds were a new experience for Gerard, and 1SPWJEJOH
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weekend competition. • Home of Josephine’s Greens “It was one of those things Ned Gerard will represent the USVI at the Olympics. • Landscape Design/Installation where you try to wake up from a • Irrigation & Maintenance dream because it’s not really hap- Dealing with the winds in Bar- the competitive shooter, and Mi- pening, but it was actual reality,” bados helped Gerard prepare men- lan, which he considers one of the • Lots of New Pots said Gerard. “It was just a night- tally for the Olympics in Beijing, most difficult ranges in the world Time release Aqua Pearl mare for me. One guy from the where wind is also a factor at the — although he doesn’t expect Mi- Reserve pots now AVAILABLE! French national team said it was shooting range. lan to be as difficult as Barbados, ‘like zee twilight zone.’” “What saved me is patience,” he explained. Despite the 30 knot swirling he said. “That’s the main thing “There’s no way the winds can Open Tuesday- winds, Gerard patiently lined up !IL;F
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!?HN?L Tel: 693-5579 one hour and 15 minutes. Gerard, In addition to practicing in ricane, I can’t imagine the winds who teamed up with two Trinidadi- high winds, Gerard experienced being any worse than what I just ans during the somewhat informal the type of pressure that can only experienced.” competition to form the “Virgin- come with competing. Gerard will be one of approxi- dadians” — which won the team “Anytime I shoot there’s match mately 40 people shooting in his gold medal — entered the finals in pressure, which is good to have, es- event at the Olympics, and he’s second place. pecially on these little local shoots optimistic and has a good sense of “I shoot finals really well, and where everybody wants to knock humor about the competition. I never lost ground in the finals,” me off,” said Gerard. “I definitely “There’s only 40 people shoot- said Gerard. “I only gained ground. need that pressure.” ing in my event, so I have a pretty The finals, which normally take Up next for Gerard are compe- good chance of finishing in the top about 25 minutes for 10 shots, titions in Guatemala, which will 40, which is not bad,” said Ge- lasted an hour and 50 minutes.” be a “real dogfight,” according to rard.

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Elaine I. Sprauve Librarian Carol McGuinness is waiting for electrical service to power the air conditioning in the library’s temporary facility. St.St. John John TradewindsTradewinds,, December May 19-25, 15–21, 2008 2003 1313

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SRMC CEO Amos Carty, Governing Board Chair June Adams and MKSCHC Adminis- An inventory CLOSEOUT SALE trator Harold Wallace honor employee of the year Bernard Richardson, center right. is now in progress. Employees Honored at MKSCHC Health Center Day By Andrea Milam reflects the commitment we have to St. John,” said Thanks everyone St. John Tradewinds Carty. “Employees here work hard and often have Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center to wear a lot of different hats, so it’s important that for great 9 years! employees enjoyed the opportunity to step away all the staff is recognized. Myrah Keating is the from their often-stressful jobs and have fun at jewel of our system.” Health Center Day on Thursday morning, May 15, The Health Center Day was just one of many where everyone from physicians to security staff scheduled events at SRMC facilities in honor of was honored. National Hospital Week, May 11-17. Wallace Employees gathered under tents in the health enjoyed the opportunity to show appreciation for 779-4313 • Wharfside Village center’s parking lot, applauding for one another his employees, he explained. as certificates of appreciation were distributed by “It’s wonderful to recognize all their dedication Schneider Regional Medical Center CEO Amos to the community,” said Wallace. “We’re often try- Carty, MKSCHC Administrator Harold Wallace ing to raise money and working overtime, so this is and St. Thomas-St. John district governing board a time to loosen up and show our appreciation.” HAVE a news tip? chair June Adams. Paradise People entertained the crowd and a e-mail: [email protected] or call 340-776-6496 “St. John is a special community, and this day hearty lunch was served. 14 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 Meet a Few of This Year’s Power Swim Participants

Interviewed by Andrea Milam I eat a lot of food for a couple days before out and enjoy a fabulous part of the park. that. Assisted Swimmers: the race, because it’s crazy how hungry you To swim from Maho to Hawksnest is a Why should other people participate? • Meredith Fletcher, retired registered get after a couple hours of swimming. I privilege. The Friends do a lot of good work for the nurse sleep well and eat really well. How do you prepare for the race? park and St. John, and this is just another Fletcher participates in the assisted cat- Why should other people participate? I run the 8 Tuff Miles, then I switch over means of raising awareness and fundrais- egory, where she usually places first or sec- Just to get out there and really appreciate and start practicing swimming in March. ing at the same time, which is really very ond. She uses fins and a snorkel and mask our waters and the V.I. National Park. It’s I also participate in the Friends’ practice important for the St. John community and for assistance, and swims the long course. such a beautiful course and I think a lot of swims. the visitors as well. I think visitors like to What do you enjoy about participating in people just enjoy it. Why should other people participate? participate too because it’s just a fun way the Beach to Beach Power Swim? I think it’s a great consciousness-raising to get involved. I like the fact that there’s a bit of compe- Unassisted Swimmers event for the VINP. I think the Friends do a tition, because I usually swim by myself. • Jeff Miller, scientist superb job. It’s a very well-run event. It’s a • Ken Wild, VINP archaeologist Every now and then, I like a little race. This will be Miller’s fifth year competing. chance to get out and enjoy an aquatic part This will be Wild’s fifth year participat- How do you prepare for the race? He swims the long course. of St. John that is so beautiful. ing. He swims the short course. I swim all year round, so I try to stay What do you enjoy about participating in What do you enjoy about participating in in shape that way. I’ll swim for an hour the Beach to Beach Power Swim? • Louise Wearmouth, Tortola resident the Beach to Beach Power Swim? straight. I have to get cracking, because as I I like the environment and the scenery. Wearmouth has participated in the Power It gives me a real good excuse to go get older, the competition gets more stiff. The Friends are great and it’s just a beauti- Swim twice. She swims the long course. swimming and just stay in shape. It gives What’s your strategy for doing well in ful thing to do a fun swim. What do you enjoy about participating in me something to strive for, and it’s just the race? What’s your strategy for doing well in the Beach to Beach Power Swim? a way of keeping fit. When I was a com- Usually I rest the day before the race, the race? I think it’s really fun. I’ve done a few petitive swimmer, I was a 200-meter and then get up in the morning and have break- I start at the beginning and finish at the open water swims in St. Croix, and the 100-meter butterflyer, so a mile is a long fast. I just show up and jump in the water. I end. I don’t really have a special strategy. swimming in St. John is just so nice. It’s a way for me. I usually get second, because take my time warming up, where the others I like to feel good through the whole thing, nice course. You’re not necessarily look- you know how us locals are — we don’t will dash off, but I catch up eventually. so I don’t swim exceptionally fast, which ing around you all the time, but when you swim in cold water. But this guy comes Why should other people participate? is one of the fun things about swimming. do, it’s really pretty. They did a nice job of down from Atlanta and he gets first every I think it’s a lovely swim. We’ve been One year, I got beat by a 68-year-old man. designing the course. year. I’m right there with him, but he beats blessed with beautiful water, and this is Swimming is so much technique as opposed How do you prepare for the race? me every time. What can I say? I’m a good another fine way of enjoying the park. to strength, skill and body shape. It’s like a I did the practice swims, which I thought loser. big equalizer. were really helpful. Other than that, for How do you prepare for the race? • Chris Meyer, owner of The Lime Inn Why should other people participate? about a month before the race, I swam sev- I don’t do the practice swims because I This is her third year competing, and she It’s a spectacular thing to do. It showcases eral times a week here in Tortola where I just try to swim during the week. I kind of uses a mask for assistance. Meyer swims both the above and below water beauty, and live. I’d go to a good bay and go back and work it in when I can. the long course. it’s a fun, healthy thing to do. It’s good for forth a bunch of times for more than an What’s your strategy for doing well in What do you enjoy about participating in you. This is everything that’s good about hour. The practice swims were great. the race? the Beach to Beach Power Swim? living on St. John. What’s your strategy for doing well in I try to swim as much as I can before I go It’s very challenging, but it’s an adven- the race? and do the race. My worst time was last year ture swimming that distance. The really • Miles Stair, real estate agent/broker Nothing special. I just get up early enough when I didn’t get a good night’s sleep. nice thing about having a mask is it’s like This will be Stair’s fifth year competing. to have something to eat beforehand, then I Why should other people participate? a two hour snorkel trip. There are a lot of He swims the long course. get in the water a little before the race and Because it helps support the VINP’s locals who participate, which is really nice. What do you enjoy about participating in do a little sprinting around to get my heart archaeology program. The money helps What’s your strategy for doing well in the Beach to Beach Power Swim? rate up a bit. That’s pretty much it. I don’t us catalogue and analyze the artifacts. But the race? I just think it’s a great opportunity to get have a superstitious regime or anything like also, do it for your health.

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May Is Click It or Ticket Mobilization Enforcement Month

American Legion Youth St. John Tradewinds fic violators, a special emphasis will be on seat belts The Virgin Islands Police Department has an- during the campaign. The campaign on St. Thomas/ Flag Football League nounced the beginning of the Click It or Ticket en- St. John will run from May 19 to June 1. forcement campaign. Traffic officers from both districts emphasized Week 8: The Click It or Ticket campaign is a nationwide the need for safety on the road and announced that Raiders 12 Rams 6 initiative which aids in the prevention of vehicular checkpoints will be established in high traffic -ar This game couldn’t have been more exciting as both teams fatalities due to drivers and passengers not utilizing eas. played solid defense and scores were not easy to come by. The their safety belts. “We want you to know where we will be, so buckle Rams took the lead in the first half on a fine scoring pass from “In 2006 the Virgin Islands experienced 6,119 up, get off your cell phone, slow down and take your Justin Doran to Enzo Newhard, the only scoring of the half. Both crashes, 1,688 injuries and 13 fatalities due to drivers dark tint off, because you will be ticketed,” said St. teams refused to give up point as the game went back and forth on and their passengers not wearing safety restraints,” Croix Traffic Commander Sgt. Charles Orange. offense. The Raiders finally were able to score mid-way through said St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island Police Chief “This initiative will continue on 365 days a year, the second half and hold the Rams scoreless which caused a tie as Rodney Querrard. so do the right thing,” Querrard added. “Click it or time ran out. The overtime period proved just as exciting but the While officers are on the road daily ticketing traf- you will be ticketed.” Raiders were able to pull it off with a dazzling back of the end zone grab by Steven Conley for the sudden death win. Bengals 16 Broncos 13 The Broncos led off the scoring as Kwazi Browne zipped a nice scoring pass to Afibae Henley to take an early 7-0 lead. The Bengals came right back with Kevin Small at the helm tossing his first of two TD passes to Marquis Pilgrim. Throughout the first half both teams showed great defense as the score remained tied going into the second half. The Broncos managed a quick score as the second half with Browne passing to the speedy Bradley Fessale. But the Bengals would not take that lying down and managed two more scores, the second TD to Pilgrim and a safety which rounded out the scoring. Packers 37 Patriots 12 The Packers continued their winning ways and now hold tightly onto first place with only two more games to play before the play- offs. Carson Wessinger tossed five TDs to three different receivers and played great defense. The Patriots’ Nick Lopez also threw for a score and received another. Xavier Trahan stepped back into a familiar spot at quarterback, sharing the duties with Lopez. A combination of speed and brilliant play allowed the Packers yet another victory.

Standings as of May 12 Team W-L PF PA Packers 7-1 259 70 Raiders 6-2 199 152 Broncos 4-4 185 186 Bengals 4-4 146 219 Patriots 3-5 154 196 Rams 0-8 113 233

Check next week’s St. John Tradewinds for results from the Bengals vs. Patriots and Broncos vs. Rams on Saturday, May 17, and Packers vs. Raiders on Monday, May 19.

Housing, Parks and Recreation To Host St. John Summer Camp St. John Tradewinds Friday, June 6. Interested appli- The Department of Housing, cants are urged to apply as soon as Parks and Recreation will conduct possible. a summer activity camp at Oppen- In accordance with federal law heimer Beach for youngsters 7-14 and the U.S. Department of Agri- years old at the cost of $60 per culture’s policy, this institution is child. The camps are from June 23 prohibited from discrimination on to August 1 on weekdays from 8 the basis of race, color, national a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities offered origin, sex, age or disability. will include arts/crafts, indoor and For additional information, con- outdoor games, beach/field trips, tact Shikima Jones-Esprit at the softball, volleyball and basketball. Department of Housing, Parks and Applications are available at the Recreation at 776-6531 between 8 HPR building in Cruz Bay until a.m. and 5 p.m. 16 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

Thatch Cay Approved By Andrea Milam to recover, that in and of itself be- St. John Tradewinds gins to reduce and control sedimen- Thanks to a Tuesday, May 13, tation and erosion.” decision by the St. Thomas Coastal The St. Thomas CZM Commit- Zone Management Committee, tee asked for a formal plan for re- Thatch Cay will be the next U.S. moval of the goats as one of 21 spe- Virgin Islands cay to be developed. cial conditions of the permit. Other The committee voted unani- special conditions mandate that no mously to allow Thatch Cay LLC water from swimming pools may to develop the 230-acre island as 8 be discharged into the ocean, and “greathouse” flats, 49 estate lots, 24 no topsoil may be taken to Thatch villa lots and 28 “harbor” flats. Cay for landscaping. Opponents of the development, The development will be largely known as Thatch Cay Ocean and self-sufficient when it comes to Beach Club, outweighed support- electricity thanks to a solar/hy- ers at a Thursday, April 18, CZM brid mini-grid system, which will hearing on St. Thomas, where six be augmented by an emergency people testified against and three backup generator and a submarine people testified for the project. cable from St. Thomas. The devel- Developers announced their opment will also feature state of the plans for the island, which spent art wastewater treatment facilities, several years on the market at pric- underground utilities and water es ranging from $18 to $24 million, produced by reverse osmosis from in March. Thatch Cay LLC, whose seawater. Aside from construction principals include Paul Lange of At- equipment, only electric cars will lanta and Isaac Levy of California, be driven on the island. has owned the island since 2002. Thatch Cay LLC owners, who Parcel sizes on the R-1-zoned will subdivide the land and build cay, which features a wide range of all structures themselves, hope to terrain and elevations, will be from ensure the homes blend in with one-half to five acres. Plans include natural surroundings. hiking trails, protected wetlands, “We have the philosophy of preserved ruins and an amphithe- wanting to do a project that is ex- ater. One of the positive aspects of tremely sensitive in every area we the development will be the remov- could think of as it relates to the al of goats which inhabit the island, environment,” said Lange at the explained St. John attorney Alan March unveiling of plans. Smith, who helped Thatch Cay The development, designed by St. LLC through the CZM process. Thomas architect and Thatch Cay “Thatch Cay has a huge number LLC principal Robert deJongh, is of goats which have denuded the estimated to take approximately 10 natural vegetation,” Smith said at years to construct. Developers did the March unveiling of the devel- not speculate on when construction opment’s plans. “When that natural will begin, or how much the project vegetation is given the opportunity will cost. GET FIT! LUNCH Valerie Donaghue, General Manager Dinner & Golf Open 11am

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Cockayne Family Friend Provides Update Dear Editor, Here are the facts: Since the tragic death of 21-year-old Jamie Cock- – The territory’s homicide rate is 44 homicides per ayne on June 19, 2007, your paper has run numerous 100,000 residents, compared with the U.S. national letters to the editor from his family and friends, as rate of 5.5 homicides per 100,000, making it “one of well as from strangers, expressing outrage at the lack the most violent places under the American flag.” of progress in this case. I commend you for remaining – First degree robberies (armed robberies) rose from true to your journalistic calling, and not burying this 166 in 2006 to 190 in 2007, and shootings were up case in an ill-conceived effort to sweep these dirty from 131 in 2006 to 171 in 2007. In the five-year pe- little affairs under the rug for the sake of your tourism riod of 2003-2007, shootings have risen close to 400 industry. percent, from 44 shootings in 2003 to 171 in 2007. Sadly for the Cockaynes, the course of events keeps – According to your publication, the ratio of crimes getting more and more dismal. Suddenly, after 10 committed to crimes solved is frighteningly low. In months of no activity or communication, the family 2006, there were 218 crimes on the small island of St. has to read about a preliminary hearing in their son’s John, ranging from homicide and rape, to arsons and murder in the newspaper last week (after repeated ef- grand larcenies. Only two cases have been solved and forts just a few days earlier to get some update from one is classified as “pending.” In 2007, there were 184 the attorney general’s office and their assigned “wit- crimes (including three homicides); only four have ness advocate”). They read in disbelief that there are been solved to date. (St. John Tradewinds, 1/6/08) now alibi witnesses who apparently will stand up for Jamie Cockayne’s brutal murder and the mishan- the likes of Kamal Thomas, Selmo Boston and Ryan dling of key evidence, intimidation of witnesses, and Meade, despite conflicting eyewitness accounts. And the casual approach to apprehending and prosecuting despite the fact that key evidence has clearly been the known perpetrators are indicative of the sad state withheld and there is allegedly another individual of affairs in the USVI, but tragically, only one exam- who has confessed to the murder, there have been no ple among many. The Cockayne family is desperate other arrests in the case. to obtain some justice in the death of their beloved Some people might be “over it,” but for Jeanie and son, but are also committed to expose the frightening Bill, who just sadly marked their son’s 22nd birthday level of crime and lack of protection from either the by visiting his grave, it will never be over. I would police or the criminal justice system in the USVI, not also like to remind your readers that all of these cases only for the benefit of unsuspecting tourists, but also — Jamie Cockayne, David Geiger, Don Callaway for the good people of the islands who have suffered (beaten on St. John in August 2006), Officer Dwayne in this corrupt, unsafe environment for too long. Isaac and countless, countless others who have told We thank you at the St. John Tradewinds for your their story to the Cockayne family — are sadly not continued efforts to keep this case alive through your isolated instances, but rather a disturbing pattern that publication and call on all residents and tourists to must be brought to light and immediately addressed continue sending your stories of injustice to Jamie’s by federal officials (since the USVI obviously can’t mom at [email protected]. We fight on behalf seem to do anything about it themselves). of all of you. Barbara A. Alba Boater Thinks VINP Hurricane Hole Registration Is a Joke ROBERT CRANE To All Wary Boat Owners: trols three-quarters of St. John and yet they can’t find ARCHITECT, A.I.A. After three years of organized first come first serve a location for people to line up? Sounds like a joke, storm registration, the V.I. National Park has decided doesn’t it? Sadly, it’s not. to ignore their own questionnaire as well as boater in- Now, if you are a boater who had travel plans in P.O. BOX 370 put in favor of total chaos at dawn (what time is dawn June and you care about your boat, too bad! You are CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN U.S.V.I. 00831 exactly?) on June 28 in Hurricane Hole. stuck here for a month, until June 28, waiting to see The VINP issued a questionnaire to boat owners if there is an early hurricane threat. As it stands, only with three options — first come first serve, a system with the first hurricane warning of the season will that has worked for the last three years; a lottery where boat owners be able to head over to Hurricane Hole (340) 776-6356 you put your name in a hat and take your chances; or and drop their ground tackle in order to secure a spot other registration method. The questionnaires were to for the remainder of the season. be returned to the VINP on April 30. However, the Why does the VINP wait a month into hurricane article was printed May 5 in the St. John Tradewinds, season to start to issue spots in the first place? crane which means it had to have been submitted by May Wake up VINP! There is a reason why the system 1. was changed three years ago from one of last min- I find it hard to believe that even one boat owner ute favoritism to the more fair first come first serve wrote in and said, “Hey, let’s have a free for all at system. You are playing with boater’s lives, property, dawn a month into hurricane season to get a spot!” homes and businesses. Can you imagine two people wanting the same lo- The first come first serve system is the only fair way cation? to allocate spots in Hurricane Hole. A lottery where “Great! I got my spot, it’s dawn!” you gamble your home, property and business and a “In your dreams. It’s not dawn yet, you can’t even free for all at dawn a month into hurricane season are see the hand in front of your face.” both not only unfair, but risky for all involved. If this The only problem that I have heard of with the first concerns you, please call the VINP and let them know come first serve system (the fairest thus far) is that that this is not acceptable. there is nowhere for boaters to line up. The VINP con- Name withheld by request St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 19

Letters to St. John Tradewinds St. John Tradewinds Keeping Track Ferry Companies Refuse Additional Runs Dear Editor: tion and the decrease in construction-related labor on 2007 2008 The St. Thomas-St. John ferryboat service schedule St. John. Due to the dramatic rise in fuel costs and the Final Count To-Date is set in accordance with the rules and regulations gov- decrease in demand, our companies cannot continue to Homicide: 3 Homicide: 0 erning the franchise ferryboat operations, promulgated supplement the regular schedule. Solved: 0 Solved: 0 by the V.I. Public Services Commission in 1993, pur- Fuel costs have increased more than 234 percent suant to docket no. 346 (revised, February 1992) and since passenger ferryboat fares were last adjusted by Shootings: 2 Shootings: 0 Title 30 of the Virgin Islands Code, Section 15, revised the PSC in late 2005. At that time, the rate approved Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 1 Solved: 0 in 1998. There has been no change in the schedule set by the PSC did not allow our ferryboat companies any by the statute since that time. return. The law requires a minimum of 6 percent and Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 1 The elimination of all additional runs, announced no more than 8 percent. Instead, the PSC ordered our Under Investigation: 0 Under Investigation: 1 by our companies effective May 5, is in compliance companies to continue to incur major losses on sched- Solved: 0 Solved: 0 with the rules and regulations and statutes governing uled runs. Armed Robberies: 1 Armed Robberies: 0 the franchise ferryboat operations, which permit our Unless and until our companies can responsibly af- Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 0 companies, at our sole discretion, to supplement that ford to resume supplementing the schedule required by Solved: 0 Solved: 0 schedule “without notice for the Fourth of July Festi- law in accordance with the law, the daily ferry sched- val or other period of temporary heavy demand.” Due ule runs will be every hour on the hour between Red Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 to the dramatic rise in fuel costs and the decrease in Hook, St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay, St. John, from 6 a.m. Under Investigation: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 demand, our companies cannot continue to supplement to midnight with two additional runs at 6:30 and 7:30 the regular schedule. a.m. from Red Hook, and there will be no additional 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 Our companies’ decision to supplement discretion- discretionary runs. Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 1 ary service must be financially responsible and based Loredon Boynes Jr., President, Solved: 0 Solved: 0 on the companies’ financial ability to cover the costs Transportation Services of St. John Inc. 2nd Degree Burglaries: 13 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 of operations. There has been a decrease in demand for Delrise Varlack, Vice President, Under Investigation: 13 Under Investigation: 3 service related to the economy, normal seasonal reduc- Varlack Ventures Inc. Solved: 0 Solved: 0

3rd Degree Burglaries: 71 3rd Degree Burglaries: 22 PSC Pledges to Address Ferryboat Issues Under Investigation: 72 Under Investigation: 22 Dear Editor: to comply with a lawful directive of the commission, Solved: 1 Solved: 0 The U.S. Virgin Islands Public Services Commis- they would face substantial penalties as provided by Grand Larcenies: 89 Grand Larcenies: 22 sion assures the St. Thomas-St. John ferryboat passen- law. Specifically, the V.I. Code requires that all utilities Under Investigation: 89 Under Investigation: 22 gers that it is aware of the concerns raised by the public obey the orders of the commission for whose statutory Solved: 0 Solved: 0 regarding the recent curtailment in service by the ferry mandate it is to regulate its operations. Utilities that franchisees, Varlack Ventures Inc. and Transportation violate this mandate are subject to fines of up to $100 Rapes: 4 Rapes: 0 Services of St. John Inc. The commission is committed for each offense, and a variety of other sanctions. Under Investigation: 2 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 2 Solved: 0 to taking all necessary actions to ensure that adequate As a result of the announced refusal of the franchi- and reliable inter-island travel is maintained. sees to comply with the order, and their own express At its May 9 meeting, the PSC met with representa- commitment, the commission has scheduled a special tives from the ferry franchisees to discuss their curtail- meeting to be held on St. John on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. ment of several key ferry runs, including the 5:30 a.m. in the Legislature building. scheduled run. In response, the commission ordered The commission takes its responsibility as the regu- Tradewinds that this critical morning run be reinstated to ensure latory agency charged with oversight of public utili- that the public was afforded adequate service. During ties very seriously. The PSC will continue to monitor Publishing the PSC meeting, the franchisees were represented by these events as they unfold to ensure that the public’s The Community Newspaper Since 1972 the general manager for Transportation Services of St. welfare and safety are promoted. The commission en- John Inc., who agreed to reinstate the 5:30 a.m. run courages the public to share its concerns, suggestions from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, effective May 12. or comments on this and all issues affecting public Editor/Publisher NEWSLINE MaLinda Nelson Tel. (340) 776-6496 However, on May 14, the PSC received correspon- utilities with the PSC staff at 776-1391. [email protected] Fax (340) 693-8885 dence from the franchisees that the 5:30 a.m. run Sincerely, http://www.stjohnnews.com would not operate. Should the ferry franchisees refuse The Public Services Commission News Editor [email protected] Jaime Elliott Ferryboat Companies Will Not Attend Hearing [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS Tradewinds Publishing Dear V.I. PSC Chairman Joseph Boschulte and Should the commission decide to go forward with staff Writer P.O. Box 1500 Executive Director Keithley Joseph: the meeting, it is with the prior knowledge that no ferry Andrea Milam St. John, VI 00831 The ferryboat companies have received the agenda boat representatives will, or can, attend. If and when [email protected] for the Monday, May 19, meeting, scheduled without the commission chooses to schedule the meeting in ac- Subscriptions statutorily required notice. Please be advised that due cordance with the Virgin Islands law, and the rules and columnists/ U.S. & U.S.V.I. only to insufficient and untimely notice, no representative regulations governing the ferry service, then the com- Contributors $65/1 yr., $120/2 yrs. of the St. Thomas-St. John marine mass transit ferry- panies’ principals and their legal counsel will appear Sis Frank, Bonny Corbeil, boat operators, Transportation Services of St. John Inc. before the commission as required by law. Malik Stevens, Chuck Pishko, Third Class PERMIT Ted Robinson, Susan Mann, U.S. Postage PAID and Varlack Ventures Inc., will not be able to attend the Respectfully submitted, Claudette Ferron, Jeff Smith Permit No. 3 May 19 meeting. Furthermore, one of the principals of Legal Counsel for St. Thomas-St. John St. John, VI 00831 the companies will not be in the territory, and the legal marine mass transit ferryboat operators ADVERTISING counsel for the companies is off-island. [email protected] © Copyright 2008 Moreover, had the proper and lawful inquiry require- Editor’s note: The PSC claims three days notice All rights reserved. No reproduction of news stories, letters, columns, photo- ments been followed, the inability of the companies’ is sufficient during a crisis situation according to the CIRCULATION graphs or advertisements allowed without representatives to attend a meeting scheduled for May rules and regulations, and the meeting will take place Rohan Roberts written permission from the publisher. 19 would have been obvious to the commission. as scheduled. 20 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

Chabot Thanks Volunteers Dialogue with Constitutional Convention Delegates Dear Editor, Sunday morning, May 11 Let us move forward, with all of our divergent ex- Wow, it was an exhilarating season for all with everyone’s participa- Dear Delegates: periences and opinions, thinking first of courtesy and tion! Volunteers put in well over 1,500 hours this season working on The enemy of momentum is not always opposing respect for each other. ruins and trail erosion. force. It is also distraction. While we can rail against Best regards, Currently my volunteer efforts on St. John have now come to a tem- the forces that are against us, we can also find our- Anita Davis, St. Thomas porary seasonal close as I move on for the summer to my Alaskan selves straying because we are not able to focus. assignment — kind of a snow bird of sorts. At this time, the words of just one of your body Sunday afternoon, May 11 All of your participation at whatever level you wished to contribute have become the reason for people to go off the path Dear Anita, all added up to make the program highly successful and recognized of discovery and down the road to chaos. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I for our accomplishments this past season. I would like to thank you I was so heartened to have heard of the big week- can tell you that in every bunch you will find someone for teaming up with me and participating, learning and especially giv- end summit and the progress wrought there. Please, (something) of discord. On the surface it may seem ing back to the parks each in your own way. you must ensure that your body can come before the that the entire bunch is ill. Let me assure you that this My dream is for everyone to go forth and volunteer in parks across public and ask for their input without their feeling that is not the case. Mr. Bryan has always indicated that he the country and through the years! If we could get parks to have “reg- they already have been discounted because of some- speaks for himself, represents himself and only cares ular volunteer days” everywhere, I believe many more would partici- thing over which they had no control — their various for himself, and that this is the case here. pate. nationalities. We can discuss sensitive issues with an I also can only speak for myself, but I have faith But even with that being said, I will be changing the volunteer days open mind and ear. We can also use the good manners that the rest of the delegates are not in concurrence this coming season (mid-November to April) to further accommodate that we demand from others. with Mr. Bryan’s comments. We are totally dedicated visitors to St. John. Tuesday mornings will be designated for trail ero- Please, I ask that you all come together as a body to promulgating a document that is well researched, sion work and Thursday mornings for ruins clearing work. that represents all facets of opinion and community, documented and indicative of the will of the people. This coming season we have the use of a new 15 passenger van, and welcome us. To that end, we have agreed to continue seeking pub- which the V.I. National Park has ordered for us, and is due in any day I just wanted you all to know how disappointed I lic input, and disseminating as much information to now. Our future ambitions are to maintain the ruins we have cleared, am in former Senator Bryan’s untoward remarks. the public as possible. making yearly improvements and taking on some of the other big I remain undeterred and I believe in this project, Once again thanks for you comments. ruins as we get approvals. but I am unable to even share my excitement because Dr. Eugene A. Petersen, Have a great summer. Take care, and I hope we will all meet again! people feel that Bryan speaks for the delegation, or Constitutional Convention Delegate Sincerely, that the delegation is too cowed by him to do anything Jeff Chabot about what amounts to rudeness and a deep antipa- Sunday evening, May 11 Friends of the VINP Volunteer Coordinator thy. I am of Eastern Indian descent on my mother’s Dear Dr. Petersen: side, Native American on my father’s side, African on Thank you very much for your response, it is much both parents’ sides, and European (Irish/English) and appreciated. I will continue to follow the movements Email Letter to the Editor to: who knows what in between. I am very much aware of the delegation, as I am not discouraged. I hope of how this came to be. I am very much aware of the that this type of message becomes part of public dis- [email protected] struggle. However, until you prove yourself to be my course. foe, in this present day, you are not. Best regards, Anita

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St. John Festival

Jump Up and Congregate for Festival 2008

Festival Village Honoree: Irene Scatliffe Food Fair Honoree: Yolanda Morton Parade Marshal: Miles Stair

Saturday, May 31: Pan-O-Rama, Frank Powell Park, 4 p.m. Contact person: Ira Wade, 776-6346

Friday, June 13: Senior Variety Show, Winston Wells ball field, 7 p.m. Contact person: Jane Johannes, 776-6450

Saturday, June 14: Festival bike race, V.I. National Park, 8 a.m. Contact person: 690-3692

Saturday, June 15: Princess show, Winston Wells ball field, 6 p.m. Contact person: Enid Doway, 774-3838

Saturday, June 21: Miss St. John Selection, Winston Wells ball field, 8 p.m. Contact person: Enid Doway, 774-3838

Sunday, June 22: Food Fair and Coronation, Frank Powell Park, 1 p.m. Contact person: N. Thomas/L. Smith. Boat races, Cruz Bay harbor, 3 p.m. Contact person: Janice Paris, 776-6171

Friday, June 27: Festival Mix, Winston Wells ball field, 9 p.m. Contact person: Lucinda Jurgen, 776-1291

Saturday, June 28: Festival Village opens, Cruz Bay parking lot, 7 p.m. Contact person: Jane Johannes, 776-6450

Thursday, July 3: Cultural Day, Frank Powell Park, 1 p.m. Contact person: Alecia Wells, 776-6336

Friday, July 4: – J’Ouvert, 4 a.m. – Parade, V.I. National Park, 11 a.m. Fireworks display, Cruz Bay harbor, 9 p.m. Contact person: N. Thomas, 774-3107

Additional information call the Festival Hotline at 690-3692 or 690-1725 22 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

Beacon School Celebrates End of Semester

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat

Students in the Beacon School program entertained at the program’s Open House on Wednesday, May 14.

Family, friends and guests enjoyed presentations which included a demonstration Super Crossword on Page 24 by the quadrille dance class.

Former Senator at Large Almando “Rocky” Liburd played a customs inspector to interview two of the students in his conversational Spanish program. St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008 23

St. John Tradewinds Business Directory

Accommodations Galleries Propertyking Compass Rose at Pastory Gardens Caribbean Villas & Resorts Maho Bay Art Center tel. 643-6348 tel. 777-3147 • mini golf course open tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 776-6226 - Glass blowing, pottery, Landscaping & Irrigation Serving dinner nightly - 4 to 10 p.m or locally 340-776-6152 recycled art, tie dye, paper making Real Estate Concordia Cafe Carefree Getaways on St. John Quin House Galleries Dinner 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday American Paradise Real Estate Just above Salt Pond 693-5855 tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002 773-0404 or 715-0070 tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818 www.carefreegetaways.com Fine mahogony furniture P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831 La Tapa [email protected] Catered To, Inc. tel. 693-7755 Grocery P.O. Box 37, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 776-6641 fax 693-8191 Cruz Bay Realty 5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830 Dolphin Market tel. 776-5322- Organic produce, tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812 Lime Inn, The low prices, Located in Boulon Center P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 779-4199 or 776-6425 Island Getaways [email protected] 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com Located in Cruz Bay [email protected] Health Farchette & Hanley Real Estate Morgan’s Mango St. John Dental 340-773-4665 ext 30 or 340-513-3268 tel. 693-8141 fax 693-9061 Suite St. John Villas/Condos Cosmetic & Family Dentistry [email protected] P.O. Box 37, St. John, VI 00831 tel. 1-800-348-8444 tel. 693-8898, walk-ins welcome www.cynthiataylorstx.com or locally at 340-779-4486 Satyamuna Dr. Robert J. DeBonis Holiday Homes of St. John VIVA Vacations tel. 774-3663 - We Deliver! CHIROPRACTOR tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Vegetarian and Mediterranean Cuisine tel. 779-4250 tel. 775-9950, Cell: 340-626-0000 P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Skinny Legs Gym in Paradise tel. 779-4982; www.skinnylegs.com 3rd floor Marketplace Architecture Islandia Real Estate “A Pretty OK Place” 776-0600, M-Sat 6-9 Sun 6-12 Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 tel. 776-6356 P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Retail Insurance Jolly Dog Theodore Tunick & Company John McCann & Associates tel. 693-5900, “Stuff You Want” Barefoot Architect, Inc. Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 tel. 1-888-STJOHN8(7856468) fax 693-3366 Located in Coral Bay tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411 www.theodoretunick.com P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Located at Wharfside Landing Services Interior Design de Tax Rescue Building Products Designs Of Aqua Bay, Inc. RE/MAX St. Croix Team San Martin Tax Preparation & Representation St. John Hardware Mary Ellis (340) 693-8487; (508) 385-7614 tel. 773-1048 fax 773-1917 715-3425 or 777-7011 tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685 www.designsofaquabay.com [email protected] Located at The Marketplace www.teamsanmartin.com Pennswoods.net Tropic Service & Supply Company Jewelry St. John Properties, Inc. tel. 774-2000; 1-887-716-2002 Tel. 626-4946 or 779-8000 R&I Patton goldsmithing tel. 693-8485 fax 776-6192 All digital high speed internet access building supplies, furniture, lumber, etc. 776-6548 or (800) 626-3455 P.O. Box 700, St. John, VI 00831 pattongold.com, [email protected] www.stjohnproperties.com Solar Products Solar Products & Services Contractors Town & Country Real Estate Breckinridge Custom Homes Landscaping West Indies Solair – serving all islands Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 693-7325 fax 693-7331 776-9048 - 773-4790 tel. 715-0262 fax 715-0264 Coral Bay: t 774-7962 f 777-5350 Web-based project reports and pictures tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 [email protected] Surveyors BGM Engineers & Surveyors Excursions Coral Bay Garden Center Restaurants tel. 776-6770 fax 693-7700 SerenaSea tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 Baked in the Sun Bakery P.O. Box 1103, STJ VI 00831 tel. 779-4047, “Three Hour Tour” P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 693-8786, Call for Take-Out Classic Wooden Picnic Yacht Third Floor, The Marketplace 24 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

St. John Church Schedule & Directory

Jehovah’s Witness 3 Sail Church 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 Sunday 10 a.m. Sundays Bellevue Community Center (no contact information given)

Baha’i Community of St. John Missionary Baptist Church Race Unity Devotions 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays Bible Study 693-8884 776-6316, 776-6254 Nazareth Lutheran Church Bethany Moravian Church Sunday 9 a.m., Cruz Bay, St. John Sunday School 8:00 a.m. 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6731 776-6291 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Calvary Baptist Church Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. Thursday 7 p.m. 776-6339

Christian Ministry St. John Methodist Church Cinnamon Bay Beach Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 Inter-Denominational Sunday 8:30 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Saturdays. 779-4477 Christian Science Society 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace St. John Pentecostal Church Wednesday Testimonials Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ 779-1230 of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., STT. 776-2379 St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard Sundays, 7:15 am, 8:30 a.m. Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Cruz Bay Baptist Church 777-6306 Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 Emmaus Moravian Church Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. Word of Faith Church 776-6713 Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the Gifft Hill School. Call 774-8617

Ferry Schedules

Cruz Bay to Red Hook Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cruz Bay to Downtown Charlotte Amalie

Leaves Cruz Bay Leaves Downtown 7:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 3 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 4 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

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Community Calendar Horoscope by Natasha Stars

St. John Tradewinds ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Home condi- not to neglect your health during this trying time. St. John Tradewinds welcomes notices of community-oriented, tions still demand attention. Also, keep an open SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You not-for-profit events for inclusion in this weekly listing. Call mind about a sudden question of trust involving a still need to support a loved one through a difficult 776-6496, e-mail [email protected] or fax 693-8885. close friend. All the facts are not yet in. time. Meanwhile, things continue to work out to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel begins your benefit in the workplace. to dominate your sign as spring gives way to sum- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December Monday, May 19 mer. Make plans carefully to avoid potential prob- 21) Aspects continue to favor expanding social op- The V.I. Public Services Commission will host a special meeting lems in the first half of June. portunities. A Gemini reaches out to offer a chance on Monday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Legislature Building. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A romantic Li- for re-establishing a once-close relationship. There will be an update on operational and financial matters and bra sets a challenge that your sensible side might CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) a discussion of the decrease in scheduled service. Half an hour question, but your idealistic self finds the prospect There’s a potential for misunderstandings in both will be allowed for public comment. too intriguing to resist. The choice is yours. your job and your personal life. A full explanation Tuesday, May 20 CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Those tense of your intentions helps smooth things over. The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture of the Fifth times in your personal life are just about over. Con- AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You Constitutional Convention will meet on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 centrate on reaffirming relationships. Your love for might be feeling restless on the job, but delay p.m. at the St. John Legislature. travel opens a surprising new opportunity. making any major moves until all the facts are in. Wednesday, May 21 LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat usually A Scorpio has a surprising revelation. The St. John CZM Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 21, loves to be in the center of things. But this week it PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your busi- at 1 p.m. at the St. John Legislature. might be wiser to watch and learn from the side- ness sense works to your advantage as you sort Sunday, May 25 lines. A Pisces wants to make you purr. through the possibilities that are opening up. A Friends of Virgin Islands National Park will host the fifth annual VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) “New” is Libra is Cupid’s best bet for your romantic pros- Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on Sunday, May 25, at 8 a.m. Reg- your watchword this week. Be open to new ideas, pects. istration is now open. both on the job and in your personal life. A roman- BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for being Monday, May 26 tic Aries or Sagittarian beckons. open-minded about people. This helps you make The American Legion Viggo E. Sewer Post 131 will host several LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some friends easily. You do very well in public service. activities on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Legionnaires will difficult family decisions have to be faced, but be form at the Calabash Boom Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., where they will sure to get more facts before you act. Be careful (c) 2008 King Features Syndicate, Inc. host a ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29 The Citizen Committee of the Fifth Constitutional Convention will meet on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m.; the Executive Branch St. John Police Report Committee will meet on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m.; and there will be a plenary session on Tuesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., all at the St. John Legislature. St. John Police Department: 693-8880 or 911 Friday, May 230 Cellular 911: 776-9110 Public school registration for children residing on the island of St. John is scheduled for Friday, May 30, at the Julius E. Sprauve St. John Fire Service: 776-6333 School from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Friday, May 9 in the area of Contant. Auto ac- 12:30 p.m. - Marvin and Bern- May 29, June 27 and July 17 11:00 a.m. - A resident of Estate cident. ings Co. c/r someone is removing Informational public forums led by St. John residents Paul Pastory p/r his licensed firearm Monday, May 12 bound posts that they grounded. Devine and Ronnie Jones are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Julius was stolen from his residence. 1:20 a.m. - A resident of Estate Removing or defacing boundary E. Sprauve School on May 29, June 27 and July 17. The forums Stolen firearm. Enighed p/r someone killed his markers. are intended to gather public input and to provide updates on what 12:45 p.m. - A citizen p/r she fighting cock. Disturbance of the 2:35 p.m. - A citizen c/r his villa is happening with the Fifth Constitutional Convention. All input was being harassed by a black peace. was broken into. Burglary in the will be sent to Constitutional Convention delegates. male on the Julius E. Sprauve 9:20 a.m. - A resident of Con- third. Monday, June 9 School campus. Disturbance of tant p/r someone stole his exca- Wednesday, May 14 Julius E. Sprauve School students will be promoted in a cer- the peace. vator bucket from Susannaberg. 8:45 a.m. - A citizen c/r an auto emony on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Resort. 5:35 p.m. - A citizen c/r a dis- Stolen equipment. accident on Centerline Road in Tuesday, June 10 turbance in the area of Grunwald. 3:00 p.m. - A resident of Estate the area of Supreme Corner. Auto Guy Benjamin Elementary students will be promoted in a Disturbance of the peace, domes- Enighed r/ a vehicle struck her accident. Tuesday, June 10, ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Emmaus Moravian tic violence. stairs, damaging same. Police as- Thursday, May 15 Church. 5:40 p.m. - A resident of Estate sistance. 7:05 a.m. - A citizen p/r some- Enighed p/r his apartment was 5:48 p.m. - A resident of Vir- one was in her residence and tried broken into. Burglary in the third. ginia r/ a male stole her purse to sexually assault her. Burglary AA Meetings Saturday, May 10 containing currency and docu- in the first. Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 9:25 a.m. - A citizen p/r some- ments at Lameshur Bay. Grand 7:30 a.m. - Badge #41 and #671 a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meeting for alcoholic one stole items from his vehicle larceny. p/ at Jurgen Command with one only at Nazareth Lutheran Church at 5:30 on Tuesdays; Open parked at Annaberg. Grand lar- 6:00 p.m. - A citizen r/ a female H. Oliveri. Burglary in the first. meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at ceny. creating a disturbance at Dol- 9:25 a.m. - One Oliveri p/ at Ju- Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay; Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:40 p.m. - A resident of Susan- phin Market. Disturbance of the rgen Command and charged with and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Emmaus Moravian Church, Coral naberg p/r someone stole her mi- peace. destruction of property. Destruc- Bay. nor son’s Nintendo DS along with Tuesday, May 13 tion of property. Al-Anon Meetings two games. Grand larceny. 10:15 a.m. - A citizen c/r a male 4:00 p.m. - A resident of North Al-Anon meets on St. John every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sunday, May 11 fell off a house’s roof in the area Carolina p/r someone stole his picnic table at the VINP ball field, and every Thursday at 5:30 10:30 a.m. - A citizen p/r she of Rockridge Road. Accidental bag containing electrical equip- p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. was involved in an auto accident injury. ment. Grand larceny. 26 St. John Tradewinds, May 19-25, 2008

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VIRGIN ISLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY VIRGIN ISLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is soliciting proposals for: is soliciting proposals for:

RFP-WMA-005-T-08 Festival 2008 Roadside Clean-Up on St. John, U.S.V.I. RFP-WMA-007-T-08 On-Call Professional Land Surveyor Services in the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prospective submitters may secure a proposal package for their use from the Authority’s Procurement and Property Division, St. Thomas-St. John District Office Prospective submitters may secure a proposal package for their use from the at Wheatley Center II, St. Thomas, or from the St. Croix District Office at No. 1A La Authority’s Procurement and Property Division, St. Thomas-St. John District Office Grande Princesse, Suite BL1, Christiansted, St. Croix. at Wheatley Center II, St. Thomas, or from the St. Croix District Office at No. 1A La Grande Princesse, Suite BL1, Christiansted, St. Croix. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10 am Atlantic Standard Time, VITEMA PROPOSAL DUE DATE and TIME: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 4:00 pm Conference Room on St. John, VI Atlantic Standard Time

PROPOSAL DUE DATE and TIME: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. PROPOSAL DUE PLACE: Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, Atlantic Standard Time #1 La Grande Princesse, Suite BL 1 P. O. Box 5089 PROPOSAL DUE PLACE: Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, Kingshill, VI 00851-5089 #1 La Grande Princesse, Suite BL 1 or P. O. Box 5089 9500 Wheatley Center II, Suite 2 Kingshill, VI 00851-5089 OR P. O. Box 303669 9500 Wheatley Center II, Suite 2 St. Thomas, VI 00803-3669 P. O. Box 303669 (Six Sealed Proposal Packages) St. Thomas, VI 00803-3669 NOTE: The proposal number must be placed on (Six Sealed Proposal Packages) the outside of all Bid Packages. NOTE: The proposal number must be placed on the outside of all Bid Packages. DIRECT INQUIRIES: Mrs. Cecile Phillip-Lynch, Acting Director, Procurement and Property Division DIRECT INQUIRIES: Mrs. Cecile Phillip-Lynch, Acting Director, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Procurement and Property Division #1 La Grande Princesse, Suite BL1, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Christiansted, VI 00820 OR #1 La Grande Princesse, Suite BL1, P. O. Box 5089, Kingshill, VI 00851-5089 Christiansted, VI 00820 OR Email: [email protected] P. O. Box 5089, Kingshill, VI 00851-5089 Email: [email protected] The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority reserves the right to waive any non-substantive informalities, technicalities, or irregularities; or reject any or all The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority reserves the right to waive any qualifications and proposals; or to re-advertise for proposals, and to award or refrain non-substantive informalities, technicalities, or irregularities; or reject any or all from awarding the contract for the work. qualifications and proposals; or to re-advertise for proposals, and to award or refrain from awarding the contract for the work. May Adams Cornwall Executive Director May Adams Cornwall, Executive Director

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Johnson Bay Estates Glucksberg - 2br/1ba home. Front and rear decks, ceramic tile Adjacent parcels 150’ from throughout, including the decks. beautiful sandy beach. Easy build Vaulted ceilings w/exposed beams flat lots with underground utilities & ceiling fans in the living room and and paved roads in this quiet bedrooms. Full tiled bath w/shower friendly neighborhood. Almost & tub. A/C in the master bedroom. waterfront for $285,000 each Reduced to $295,000

FABULOUS DEVELOPMENT SADIE SEA — Wonderful opportunity to PROPERTIES own and operate an established charter Two contiguous R-2 parcels boat. Currently doing half and full day snor- overlooking Cruz Bay feature kel/sight-seeing trips and NPS Reef Bay hike rolling hills, knoll tops and return trips to Cruz Bay. $150,000 sunset views over St. Thomas. GRUNWALD — Starter cottage, move right in! $209,000 5.11 Acres $4.5 Million or 9.45 Acres $6.2 Million 2 BED / 2 BATH, NO HASSLE — Premium Cruz Bay condo $698,000 CRUZ BAY BUILDING LOTS St. John Properties is the only St. John real estate agency Quiet wooded lots with sunset-water views. Walking distance to Cruz with an office on St. Croix. Long-time St. John resident Vicky Pedersen is the St. John Properties representative Bay restaurants, shops and trails into the V.I. National Park. One-quarter on St. Croix. Her enthusiasm for both St. John and to one-half acre. Priced at $200,000 to $500,000. St. Croix is contagious and her knowledge of both islands is extensive. Call Vicky at 626-8220

St. John Properties welcomes referrals of clients from cooperating Brokers on St. John and St. Thomas. CONTRACTED

We’re BEACH FRONT! "Sunset Beach" is a fabulous beachfront villa set at the water's edge on Dever's Bay that is Sold on luxuriously appointed and tastefully decorated with antique reproductions. The impressive "great room", opens on to a comfortable verandah and the 4 elegant bdrms feature antique four poster beds. The beach is St. John! at your doorstep. PRICE DRAMATICALLY REDUCED $3,495,000 L’ESPRIT DE LA VIE Gorgeous home in upscale Pt.Rendezvous. 180° sea views, spacious great room,dining for 8, gourmet kitchen. 4 large bdrm/bath suites. Infinity edge pool w/spa. Excellent rental Gretchen Labrenz Margie Labrenz Susanne Kirk Harley Smith Tammy Pollock income. SELLERS WANT OFFER! $2,950,000. Virtual tour available at: www.americanparadise.com 340-693-9812 fax s P.O. Box 66, Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00831-0066 MAHOGANY TREE VILLA, Create a charming WATERFRONT on Maria Bluff in Great Cruz 800-569-2417 B&B. This compound offers a gated entry, near to Bay,“Villa Belvedere” offers unobstructed 180°views. 340-693-8808 phone email:info@cruzbayrealtyCOMsWEBSITEWWW.cruzbayrealty.com lovely Frank Bay and town. Multi unit property This 3 bdrm/3 ½ bath top income producer offers one consisting of (4) 1bd/1ba units with A/C, common pool level of living, generous entertainment areas, cov. LOCATION, LOCATION! – Dramatic cliffside setting, on and garage. Motivated Seller! $1,195,000 decks, and 3 equal bdrm/bath suites, inviting FUN AND CONTENTMENT New masonry home with 180° views Coral Bay & BVI. Tiled pool deck, 2 coveted Maria Bluff, with sunrise to sunset views. Three INN LOVE A tasteful Great Cruz Bay 5 bdrm, 5 swimming pool/deck and mature landscaping Deeded large ac. master suites. Stainless appliances, mahogany hardwoods, hurricane windows and doors, bath gem with a pool, spa tub, a/c bdrms, marble and dinghy landing. $2,995,000. tasteful furnishing, stone accents. Plans for 3 more bdrms. $1,500,000 bedroom / two bath stone and concrete home with large hardwood floors, professional landscaping, and TEMPTRESS has been recently renovated, painted HOMES wraparound veranda, travertine floors, mahogany cabin- beautiful water views. Stone entry and courtyard and and the pool has been resurfaced. 2 bdrm suites are NEW IN UPPER CAROLINA! Expansive Coral Bay BAREFOOT Newly constructed 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath create an atmosphere of old world charm. $1,795,000 separated by 2 buildings, a living area and an harbor and beyond views. Live in the comfortable well guest cottage in quaint Coral Bay neighborhood with etry, tile roof, large spa, full air conditioning, large circular CORAL HAVEN has fabulous breezes and impressive kitchen with granite countertops. All rooms built lower apartment while adding second unit above paved roads, expansive Sunrise water views of BVI, drive. $2,200,000. sweeping Hurricane Hole & Coral Bay views. Private open onto spacious, private decks, affording dramatic and/or completing the planned 3000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom/ Leduck, Flanagan & beyond and steady gentle breezes, but accessible location on Seagrape Hill. Live in the sunsets and sweeping views of the South Shore, 4 bath pool villa in this ideal vacation villa location. .5 acre with room for expansion of main house & pool. upper level apartment and continue to rent the including Great Cruz Bay, Chocolate Hole Bay and Expired plans available. .5 acre $425,000 Lower level has plumbing roughed in. $1,150,000 EXCLUSIVE HOME LISTINGS: CONDOS & TIMESHARES ZOOTENVAAL Quaint Caribbean cottage tucked in CVISTA is a magnificent open air villa overlooking popular lower short term rental apartment. The hard Hart Bay. $1,650,000 at the end of the road for added privacy. Walking the alluring turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay. AURORA – Luxurious four bedroom / four bath masonry NEW CONDOS – Attractive 1 bedroom/1 bath units priced work is done for the main 2 bdrm/2bath main house YOUR OWN SECLUDED BEACH is just steps distance to Coral Bay. Currently configured as two Situated in prestigious Klein Bay and featuring all villa on Contant Point. Enjoy 180° views from Great Cruz to sell. Beautiful water views, solid masonry construc- with the foundation, 21,000 gal. cistern and lower deck outside this Hart Bay waterfront villa. “Rendezview” separate rental units. Solar water heater, bedrooms amenities including gourmet kitchen, and tasteful to St. Thomas, great privacy, pool, multiple outdoor areas, tion, shared pool. Small 4 unit complex at Sunset Ridge. completed. Room to add a pool. Many fruit trees and has been extensively renovated and features 4 bdrms $279,000 and $299,000. wired for AC, organic garden, washer/dryer. Room to furnishings, custom mahogany doors & windows, gorgeous landscaping, beautiful furnishings, and excellent local plants Priced to sell. $745,000 & 4 baths with tasteful furnishings, enormous add. Approved buildings plans available for additional entertainment room, outdoor bar and a/c in all WESTIN – Choose from over 200 resale timeshares at the vacation rental history. Priced to sell at $2,495,000. FLANAGANS PASSAGE VILLA is a brand new swimming pool, expansive decks, & stonework. Also home. $749,000 bedrooms. This stunning residence exudes comfort, beautiful Westin Resort. Enjoy all the amenities of the hotel. classic three bedroom, 3.5 bath villa with superior enjoy the lower 3 bdrm beach house. Excellent short REDUCED $100K! Bordering greenbelt, this class & elegance. $3,895,000 GOLDEN DRAGON – Magnificent stone villa with ex- Priced from $10,500. craftsmanship, Caribbean stonework, Spanish tile roof term rental income $2,895,000 tastfeully crafted Fish Bay home features beautiful CHOCO CRUZ is a very successful three bedroom ceptional craftsmanship throughout. Four bedrooms / four EXCLUSIVE LAND LISTINGS and wonderful attention to every detail. Stunning 180 stone and hardwood accents, vaulted ceilings & large vacation villa situated on Maria Bluff offering stunning baths, infinity pool, exquisite furnishings, multi patios/ living/dining area & 3rd bdroom on lower level along South Shore views. Set on a prime lot and featuring ESTATE BELLEVUE – Views from Ram Head to Ditleff Pt. degree view from every room with a huge deck CRUZ BAY Prime .75 acre property on the knoll of decks, lush gardens, terrific Point Rendezvous location. with a lower level apt. Water views of Fish Bay. Private one bedroom on the main level and two bedrooms set surrounding the large pool and sunken hot tub on this the hill above Cruz Bay Town offering panoramic from this 6 acre parcel suitable for subdivision. R-1 zoning location. $550,000. off of the lower pool level. Plenty of room to build $2,395,000. with C&R’s. Access through Bellevue Village. $1,500,000. .61 acre parcel. The luxurious home features views of Cruz Bay Harbor and St. Thomas. Zoned R-4, MYSTIC RIDGE perched high on a mountain ridge additional guest bedrooms and/or a master suite. GREAT EXPECTATIONS – Mini estate features tennis mahogany cabinets, doors andfurniture, a gourmet this very large site is ideally suited for development. WATERFRONT ON MONTE BAY – Spectacular 13.44ac offers dramatic, "down-island" views. This 4BR/4.5BA $2,595,000 court, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, 7 bedrooms 7.5 baths, on 1 acre. site, located between Boatman Pt. & Klein Bay on South kitchen, ac in bedrooms and much more. A must see! Also featuring a 3 bedroom short term rental home luxury villa has an impressive split level great room ISLAND MANOR Hear and view the surf of beautiful Shore. Ideal for subdivision or private estate. $4,700,000. $2,850,000 known as “Tamarind” and an enormous inviting pool. Impressive rental history, awesome views, walk to Chocolate featuring a gourmet kitchen, a formal dining area & Hart Bay. Walk to Hart Bay or Chocolate Hole Beach. ADRIAN – Off the beaten path, wooded ½ acre w/ LOVE NEST Welcome to this sparkling, bright & $2,950,000 complete entertainment center. Magnificent seclusion Newly remodeled offering 4 bdrms with ensuite baths Hole beach. $2,495,000. underground utilities and paved roads. $250,000. airy, brand new cottage overlooking Hurricane hole, RENDEZVOUS GARDENS Finish building a can be yours as you lounge by the large pool or hot tub. and elegant furnishings sited on .51 acre. Spacious CHEZ SHELL – Beautiful, newly renovated, rental villa in CRUZ BAY TOWN – R-4 zoning, plans and permits. Walk Coral Bay, & BVI. A C/O has been obtained for this beautiful home with outstanding westerly views. $2,795,000 kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel prime area near Westin. Three bedrooms / three baths w/ to Frank Bay Beach. Reduced to $340,000. gem, and plans approved for an additional 2BR, 2BA Stonework highlights the upstairs master suite, ENIGHED JUST REDUCED TO $659,000 Lots of appliances that opens to living room and pool deck. ac., gorgeous kitchen, fantastic views, decorator furnish- REDUCED TO $150,000 – Water views of Coral Bay, won- w/pool on the 1/2 acre site. Move right in! Park your ensuite bath and kitchen/greatroom. Walls and roof opportunity for this nearly flat town lot overlooking Multi-level floor plan offers privacy. REDUCED TO ings, spa, walk to beach. Turnkey. $1,399,000. derful Est. Eden location. GREAT BUY! money here & watch it grow. $559,000 are complete. Beautiful landscaping. Plenty of room to Turner Bay and zoned R-4. Currently configured as two $1,700,000. SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED. units for a total of four bedrooms and two baths. Out GARDEN BY THE SEA Bed and Breakfast is a FISH BAY – Charming masonry home with one bedroom CONTANT – 3 extra large homesites overlooking Cruz Bay. ESTATE ROSE The largest private estate listed for add. .46 acre $1,095,000 buildings allow for ample storage and/or additional living quaint Caribbean home with West Indian gingerbread / one bath plus plans for additional bedroom pod. Beautiful Paved streets, underground utilities. $292,500 to $315,000. sale on St. John's South Shore. Double parcel knoll ADVENTURE VILLA is a 3 bdrm 3 ensuite space. Motivated seller. Masonry home with lots of architecture and island style furnishings. Live in the mahogany kitchen, CONTRACTEDtiled floors, covered porch, brick entry, Waterfront lot, $1.4 m. top site offers spectacular views. Completely bathroomvilla located within a lush setting with Coral potential! spacious newly renovated owners apartment while and terrific views of Fish Bay and beyond. $599,000. POINT RENDEZVOUS – Two superb parcels w/outstand- refurbished main house includes 3 bdrms, 41/2 baths, Bay views. This 4 bdrm villa is built for comfort and MERRYHAVEN is a 3 bdrm, 3 bath Bordeaux home renting the 3 income producing a/c units. There is room ing views. Priced to sell at $425k & $495k. WATERFRONT W/ DOCK – Poured concrete 3 bd/2 bath mahogany library, office/media room, spacious great privacy with trex decks, cathedral ceilings, native featuring tile floors, cozy furniture, hardwood doors, for expansion to a maximum of 12 units as per the R-4 LEINSTER BAY – Great Thatch to Mary’s Point views, ac- room, mahogany kitchen, spa, 12'x40' pool, plus a stone, mahogany & cypress, great breezes. spacious closets, and private outdoor galleries. Enjoy zoning. Outstanding rental history and just a short walk home on a flat ¾ acre site adjacent to Natl Park. Enjoy all wa- cess from Johnny Horn trail. $265k & $329,000. caretaker's cottage. 2.2 Acres. $4,950,000 $1,195,000 expansive views over the lush Carolina Valley to Virgin to Cruz Bay Town as well as Frank and Turner Bays. tersports from shared private dock, & hiking along the secluded ZOOTENVAAL – Terrific water views of Hurricane Hole, Gorda. $1,100,000 $1,800,000. ADURO A cottage in a tranquil setting. Water views shoreline. Priced below appraised value at $1,385,000. paved streets, underground utilities. $450,000. of Fish Bay & Ditleff. A/C, pool, & professional LAND WATERFRONT VILLA – Spacious 3 bd/3 bath situated GREAT CRUZ BAY – 1.05 acre site w / fantastic harbor views landscaping, 2 kitchens, 3 bdrms. Offering a ESTATE FISH BAY Enjoy expansive Fish Bay water LAST REMAINING WATERFRONT BUILDING SITE just 25' from water’s edge on Chocolate Hole. Perfect for & architectural plans. Walk to dingy landing. $895,000. comfortable setting for residences and visitors alike. views from this .5 acre with downhill & uphill access ON MARIA BLUFF IN GREAT CRUZ BAY! Enjoy boaters. Mahogany kitchen,CONTRACTED 1.05 ac. lot, pool, marble floors, FLANAGAN’S PASSAGE – Panoramic views, 0.89 acre $899,000 $375,000 spectacular sunsets, the lights of St. Thomas, and 180 lot, paved roads, house plans available. $490,000. Stunning views of the degree views stretching from St. Croix to Mingo. 1.03 A/C. Vacation rental history. $2,774,000. CHOCOLATE HOLE .5 acre site with beautiful ZOOTENVAAL .82 acre parcel in quaint ESTATE RENDEZVOUS! CATHERINEBERG – Incredible north shore views, 1.05 ac. turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay from this .50 acre acres $2,250,000 WINDSONG – Stately Boatman Point villa, w/separate cot- ocean views for $409,000. neighborhood. Conveniently located to Coral Bay. surrounded by Nat’l. Park. $2,100,000. VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES - Seller financing with Water views of Coral Bay Harbor and Hurricane Hole. site. Excellent location in great neighborhood! $475,000 PETER BAY Deeded white sandy beach access and tage, situated on a 1ac parcel w/panoramic views. 6 bdrms., GRUNWALD Many parcels to choose from. Two gated community with paved roads and underground DITLEFF POINT – 3 waterfront parcels SOLD! 14 spec- just 10% down, no payments for 6 months, then Nice breezes. Subdividable $425,000 adjacent parcels, nicely wooded for $190,000 each. .27 utilities. A .5 acre in Lower Peter Bay for $3,700,000., .50 7 baths, huge pool, excellent vacation rental history, fully tacular parcels available, starting at $895,000. make interest only payments for 30 months at 7%! R-4 ZONING! Turn key opportunity for Cruz Bay acre parcel with expansive Pillsbury Sound views acre in Upper Peter Bay for $2,900,000 and includes furnished. $3,495,000. ESTATE FISH BAY – Gated community of multi-million dollar homes, preconstruction condos. Plans included. Views of $199,000. .25 acres with South shore water views, preliminary drawings for 6 bdrm/6 1/2 bath pool villa. RAINBOW PLANTATION – Wonderful “old St. John” style Water views, moderate slope, topo map ...... $199,000 offering fabulous views of the Caribbean Sea. Located Caribbean Sea, Little St James and outer islands. cistern, slab and storage is place. Ready for 2nd floor ESTATE CONCORDIA Large .81 acre parcel, easy home on a beautiful 1.58 ac. lot. 4 bd/4 baths, extraordinary Great Fish Bay & Ditleff views, privacy ...... $250,000 above the Westin Hotel, subdivision amenities include Reduced to $795,000. walls. $379,000 build, good ocean views, and breezes. close to NPS landscaping, huge pool, water views. $2,245,000. Water views, borders green belt, paved access ...... $275,000 native stone walls, stamped concrete roads, & HARD LABOR! Walk to the beach or Miss Lucy's PASTORY Westerly views overlooking Pillsbury beaches. $550,000 Large parcel, excellent water views ...... $295,000 Sound, .34 acre property w/cistern and living DREEKET'S BAY .762 acre parcel directly above a PLUMB GUTT Spacious 1 bd/1 bath tropical hardwood underground utilities. Prices start at $549,000. Restaurant via deeded beach easement! Moderately Walk to beach, dingy dock, topo included ...... $349,000 HANSEN BAY 200' of usable beach front! Fabulous sloped .25 acre parcel with subtle breezes and accommodations. $450,000 pristine, sandy common beach (deeded access). home, w/separate cottage, nestled on a lush ½ ac. on east- WATERFRONT LAND with spectacular year round Outstanding views of the BVIs and great snorkeling. Marina Drive, ocean views, topo ...... $375,000 views & breezes, private and secluded location! beautiful views of Friis Bay and beyond. Reduced to sunsets! Oversized downhill building site with gentle Driveway cut. $595,000! ern side of Bordeaux. $574,900. Direct water view, corner parcel ...... $389,900 Driveway cut to access beach. $820,000 $299,000. slope. Views from St. Croix to Thatch Cay. 0.71 acres, ESTATE CAROLINA CHOCOLATE HOLE – Unique ruins of 1700’s Great Borders Nat’l. Pk., 0.87ac ...... $425,000 $995,000 Upper Carolina .5 ac, expansive water views....$199,000 House, along with 1960’s island home on a beautiful 1.42 ESTATE CHOCOLATE HOLE – NEWLY PAVED ESTATE BETHANY Enjoy breezes, Upper Carolina middle tier great views.51 ac ... $385,000 ac. lot. Reduced to $1,099,999. Pebble Way location, 0.65ac, water views ...... $359k privacy, lush vegetation & water views of the South SEAGRAPE HILL/EMMAUS – Upper Carolina w/driveway adj. lot avail. 5 ac ... $450,000 UPPER CAROLINA – 1 bd/1 bath cottage, with Certificate Shore. Three .25 acre lots ranging from $170,000 - Coral Hbr & Moravian Church views, 0.34ac ...... $185k $215,000 Expansive Views, dual building sites, .75 ac ..... $459,900 of Occupancy, on lush 0.44 ac. lot. Reduced to $380,000. Great Buy! 0.35ac. w/waterview, paved road ...... $186k CATHERINEBERG! Breathtaking, pristine North Shore Mill Vista, small apartment w/ plans .52 ac ...... $499,000 BORDEAUX – Force 10 system home has 3 bd/ 2 baths, views of Cinnamon Bay, Tortola, Jost and the Caribbean ESTATE CAROLINA – Sea; within National Park boundaries; excavated with Ajax, 2 adjacent .5 ac STT Views .. $495,000 & $540,000 lg. covered porch, water view, ½ acre w/gentle slope, room Lower Bordeaux, beautiful BVI views, paved rd ...... $199k driveway. 1.14 acre for $2,250,000. Upper Carolina, two lots 1.00 ac w/ driveway ... $895,000 for expansion. $760,000. Ironwood Rd, great Coral Bay views, house plans ...... $360k CONDOS LAVENDER HILL! Fabulous unit in excellent condition on middle level; stunning views of Pillsbury Sound to STT, wrap around decks, new kitchen & a/c. Newly redecorated and strong rental program $875,000 GALLOWS POINT CONDOMINIUMS! ST. JOHN'S ONLY OCEANFRONT CONDOS! 2 Upper floor loft units available in this one of a kind complex. Excellent rental program, ocean and harbor views, tastefully appointed and fully air-conditioned. $980,000 and $1,275,000. COMMERCIAL DELI GROTTO! Consistent sales growth of this three year old Deli and internet cafe located in prime CHARMING SERENDIP STUDIO. Least expensive condo on the market! Panoramic sunset views, small commercial space. Catering to tourist & residents alike, Deli Grotto offers baked goods, smoothies, cold beer, complex w/lush gardens, on site mgt & established rental program, NEW pool, deck, and BBQ area $295,000 extensive breakfast & lunch menu w/sandwiches, salads, pastries & ice cream available to eat in the a/c, on BATTERY HILL LISTING! B-2 is a tastefully furnished 2nd floor unit with tiled floors, attractive covered the outside terrace or take out. $475,000 outdoor deck, beautiful views of Cruz Bay, pool and a short walk to town. Impressive rental history. $699,000 MARINA MARKET SITE, zoned B-2! This one of a kind commercial real estate consists of 4829 ± sq.ft. and features a 2,999 sq. ft. building and adjacent parking area. Bordering the busy south shore road, this is a choice location and convenient to Cruz Bay Town. An excellent potential income producer with tremendous possibilities for a variety of business uses. NOW $995,000. Exclusively Listed Preferred Properties “L’AUTRE MONDE” Exquisitely PRIVATE 5 AC. BEACHFRONT custom designed with 2 pools, (5x3) “LIME TREE BAY” 490’ luxurious shoreline master & 6 on Round additional Bay. White bdrms, sand beach p l u s plus private cove with soaring CATHERINEBERG’S “MANGO BAY” ceilings, “pocket” has amazing north shore views, beach. extensive total privacy! 1+ lush acre (fruit trees CATHERINEBERG (5X5) “CONTENTMENT” Fabulous stone work, exotic African Adjacent 4 BEACHFRONT (4X4) “HARBOUR & exotic orchids), stone showers, “CINNAMON RIDGE” 1+ private Contant villa, 6 bdrms, 6.5 baths, VIEW” new 1 ac. estate on Great slate floors, custom mahogany acres also fireplace, brick pool terrace, new acre, borders National Park; designer detail and furnishings!!! Cruz Bay harbor. Boat & swim at cabinetry. Walk to beach & dinghy available. kitchen,4 A/C BRs, gated w/carport. stunning north shore views, pool $4,995,000. Spectacular views to St. Thomas. Westin Resort. $3,700,000 Price dock. $8,400,000. Exquisite Charm! $5,950,000. & spa $5,250,000. $4,200,000. reduced! Exclusively Listed Homes BORDEAUX MTN. “VILLA SIBELLA” Beautiful new 5 bedroom villa “WINDWARDSIDE COTTAGES”; super privacy TRADE HOME FOR LAND PLUS $$ – GIFFT HILL (5x4) STUNNING in Virgin Grand Estates! Spacious rooms with highlights these two charming masonry cottages. Delightful 3 bedroom VIEWS! Charming, top of the line amenities. Views, pool, privacy! Hot tubs, bricked courtyards and wonderful décor income producing masonry gated .5 ac. estate; $2,200,000. make this a very special offering. $1,400,000. home with pool and privacy. spa, fireplace, “VILLA FAR NIENTE”, UPPER CHOCOLATE HOLE GEM! Masonry 3 BR Beautiful water views to St. Thomas! Extensive exotic poolside kitchen, New construction 3.5 BA home, pool, private lower BR w/separate landscaping. TRADE or ultimate privacy. in prestigious Point entry, large room for addl. BR, excellent rental $999,000. $3,450,000. Rendezvous is ready potential. $1,390,000. COLORFUL FISH BAY RETREAT! Immaculate 3 RENDEZVOUS BAY (5x5) “VISTAERO” breathtaking for you to customize. “SEAVIEW” vacation bedroom / 3 bath home, borders National Park, views views, huge pool & spa, fabulous villa or residence! Great views and villa. Charming 4 of Fish Bay & Ditleff Pt. $795,000. $3,000,000 Price reduced! artistic landscaping. bdrm, masonry $2,100,000. home in excellent INCREDIBLE FISH BAY VALUE! 4 bed/2 bath home with WATERFRONT huge panoramic views and quiet location. $750,000. (3x3) “LA UPPER CAROLINA: 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath villa has condition with large spectacular Coral Bay views from this custom “SANCTUARY GARDEN” Serene well-built home DOLCE VITA” pool in convenient 3 level home. Main level has spacious great with 2 units, lovely pool, gardens & expansive decks with boat Chocolate Hole. room and front porch. Interior staircase goes $1,395,000. in this quiet, private location. PRICE REDUCED mooring. 376 ft. to 2 master suites & a lower level studio suite $725,000. shoreline. W-1 “ S E A B I S C U I T ” below. $1,500,000. “ CAROLINA zoning allows (2x2) Caribbean FIXER-UPPER” commercial uses “SEACAY VILLA”, pool villa has unobstructed, style, masonry, panoramic ocean views and good short term rental – Two bedroom $2,995,000. panoramic views, history. Short drive to Cruz Bay. $1,995,000. pool & hot tub. family home plus “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (7x71/2) 1 ac., tennis, separatel studio “COCONUTS” 3X3 GIFFT HILL VILLA, impressive Immaculate, above 2 homes, pools, spas, walk to beaches. Impressive rental downstairs. views with awesome sunsets & St. Thomas lights. Coral Harbour. View to Tortola. rental. $2,495,000. $1,150,000. Caribbean style. $1,499,999. $415,000. “POINCIANA” 1.24 acres beachfront on Hart Bay. 3 NEW CONSTRUCTION - CHOCOLATE “SAGO COTTAGE”, adorable Caribbean style bedroom beach house with spa, views and breezes. HOLE totally charming, 2x2 with private masonry cottage with wonderful down island views OWN A MONTH (OR MORE) in a 3 or 4 bedroom $2,495,000. gated courtyard, large pool, planters & and great rental history. $1,100,000. luxury home. Magnificent views and sunsets CHOCOLATE HOLE NORTH (5x5) “SOLARIS” columns, arched doors and windows, island from 3 homes with all amenities, pools w/ “CASA NITA” 3 bed/3 bath St. Quacco villa waterfalls and spas. Deeded home ownerships Spectacular views of 5 bays. 60’ lap pool, courtyard, stone showers, a/c, hi tech kitchen, etc. with spacious & light rooms, big views to BVI. from $79,000. and great amenities. $2,400,000. $1,495,000. $1,050,000. Exclusively Listed Land Condos & Timeshares

ESTATE CHOCOLATE HOLE EXCEPTIONAL PASTORY- 1 bedrm condo, great “UPPER MONTE BAY” -SPECTACULAR, PRIVATE SOUTH SHORE Great Cruz Bay, .78 acre, walk to Westin & amenities $525,000 views, close to town, quiet neighborhood. Turn key. LAND WITH PRISTINE Chocolate Hole, .50 acre, moderate slope downhill build w/dual bay views $399,000 $529,000. VIEWS. Low density Chocolate Hole, .56 acre, tropical breezes & great views to St. Croix $399,000 subdivision with “RAINBOW’S END” Battery Hill condo, 2 ESTATE PETER BAY 7 large lots, great bedrms, poolside, close to town. Priced to Sell! Rum Point, outstanding views, 0.75 acre parcel in Upper Peter Bay $3,200,000 $625,000. breezes, paved roads Passport to Privacy, superb views from this .67 acre Upper Peter Bay parcel $2,950,000 & underground utilities BEACHFRONT “GRANDE BAY” RESORT Condos Whistling Cay, striking water views from this .69 acre Upper Peter Bay lot $2,800,000 above Rendezvous under construction, overlooking Cruz Bay Harbor. ESTATE FISH BAY Bay. $1,000,000 to Walk to town & restaurants. 2 bdrm $895,000. Tropical paradise with stone entry, flat .79 acre parcel, gated entrance, cistern slab. $385,000 1,400,000. “GALLOWS POINT” 3 OCEAN FRONT units End of road privacy, .61 acre lot with beautiful views. $375,000 (2-upper & 1-lower) ea. w/ deck/patio, walk to town ESTATE MANDAHL $1,400,000, $1,275,000 & $1,200,000. Flat land, walk to beach location, diverse development options $167,000 “VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES” Gated community featuring underground utilities, paved roads, & gorgeous sweeping views. EAST END INDULGE YOURSELF WITH RESORT LIVING Five fabulous lots ranging from $469,000 to $785,000. Views across Round Bay to Coral Bay Harbor, .55 acre PRICE REDUCED $595,000 IN THE COMFORTS OF YOUR OWN PRIVATE PRIVATEER BAY “ESTATE CONCORDIA PRESERVE” – Premier location, with CONDOMINIUM. Own a week, a month or more Quiet East End’s Privateer Bay, over-sized parcel, waterfall, panoramic views $625,000 extraordinary water views, some border National Park -some and enjoy all the Westin amenities! Inventory avail are waterfront! From .78 acre to 3 acres. 7 parcels priced from Privateer Bay, views of Coral Bay, .44 acre $285,000 in many unit sizes year round. Great trade & rental $550,000. options. Timeshares start at $11,500. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Beautiful “DREEKETS BAY ESTATES” WATERFRONT parcels ranging from .5 - 1.36 acres in boasts spectacular BVI some of St. John’s best areas! $635,000-$2,500,000. views, quality paved roads, “LOVANGO CAY” 3 waterfront & hillside properties undergrnd. utilities, stone Development Opportunity feature upscale amenities and infrastructure; barge wall & planters, common landing with piers, paved roads, underground electric, beach. Just 8 minutes from “GALLOWS SEAVIEW” “AZURE BAY” ESTATES IN access to beach and much more! Amazing views, Coral Bay. 12 parcels priced (2x2) .58 ac. R-4 & W-1 CONTANT. .5 ac. with 180 degree realistically priced from $600,000 to $899,000! from $450,000. zoning allows multifamily views over Pillsbury Sound to AFFORDABLE VIEW LOTS “CALABASH BOOM” .4 acre dwellings & commercial St. Thomas & St. James islands. “CLIFFVIEW ESTATES” IN FISH BAY Seven parcels in new subdivision offer exciting views and adjacent to IN CORAL BAY ranging from parcel adjacent to Sago Cottage. uses. Spectacular views. Quiet, breezy convenient to Cruz Great views, private. Topo map National Park. Underground utility access and paved .340 - .51 acres just $177,500 Walk to beach & town. Bay. Owner financing. $650,000 - $495,000. available. $550,000. $3,200,000. roads. From .5 - .91 acre, $299,000- $795,000.

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