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Valentine's Day Jump Up packs 'em in
February 8, 2010

Virgin Islands Daily News :: Cristian Simescu

 ST. CROIX - Thousands of locals and visitors crowded the streets for the first Jump Up of the year to check out local entertainment, food, drinks and shopping.

Retailers in downtown Christiansted extended their hours to provide special Valentine's Day deals along with restaurants as local entertainers wowed the crowds with their talents.

The Guardians of Culture Mocko Jumbies were the main attraction of the night once again, along with the Central High Jazz Band, the V.I. Arts Jazz Ensemble Trio, the Pandemonics Steel Pan Orchestra and the St. Croix Heritage Dancers.

Christiansted Restaurant and Retail...

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St. Croix experiences banner cruise ship week
February 8, 2010

Caribbean Net News Daily

 ST CROIX, USVI - St Croix’s economy is getting an added boost this week as a record five ships call on the island bringing thousands of cruise passengers to its shores to shop, dine, and explore all St Croix has to offer.

The banner week started with the arrival of the Summit on Monday followed by the Millennium on Tuesday and the Journey on Wednesday. On Saturday, both the Adventure of the Seas and the Mercury will visit St Croix to top off the record week.

As part of its hospitality program, the Department of Tourism welcomes cruise ship passengers on the pier with live musical entertainment and cheerful greeters distributing island information, Cruzan Rum samples and USVI-branded souvenir gifts.

In addition, on Saturday the Department has organized a special once a month “Customs Square Show” extending the...

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Cultured Pelican under new ownership
February 6, 2010

Cultured Pelican logoThe Virgin Islands Daily News :: Cristian Simescu

The Cultured Pelican restaurant recently re-opened at Coakley Bay Condos on St. Croix's East End with new owners, new chefs, new staff and a new menu. Mitchell Amarando, principal owner, opened the restaurant with Bob Cornish about three months ago as an opportunity to bring quality Italian American cuisine with Caribbean influence to the island. "I love the spot and the beautiful location that's been popular over the years," Amarando said. "I fell in love with St....

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The RUMble…What’s Happening on St. Croix!!!
February 5, 2010

Hey, Music Fans!

It's time for another wild & crazy weekend in St. Croix! It's Valentine's Day Jump-up in Christiansted this Friday! Yeah, I know. Valentines Day is not this weekend. It's NEXT weekend. Maybe the event planners don't have a calendar. Maybe they're anticipating the huge crowd that will be saving themselves on Friday night for the Mardi Croix Parade at Cane Bay next weekend. Maybe they're afraid of the bad vibes from the Indianapolis fans after Sunday's Super Bowl, when the Saints Go Marchin' In(I know I'm in trouble with one lovely blonde right now!). Anyway, Friday Night, Christiansted will have 10 bands and music groups, and Mocko Jumbies and all sorts of street vendors hawking their wares and food. And, if you get over-served and forget to buy that special gift for your significant other, you still have a week to do it!

This Friday is the first performance of Little Shop of Horrors, presented by The...

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Clinic set up by St. Croix groups fills a vital need
February 4, 2010

The Virgin Islands Daily News  ::  Joy Blackburn

 The image of a 5-year-old Haitian child - fully conscious and screaming, half of his face torn away during the Jan. 12 earthquake...

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