A lot of folks left the islands immediately after the storms. For some it was temporary, others permanent. I don't know if anyone has stats on how ma...

I was going to suggest the vehicle as well if you can. Even with the shipping cost and possible import tax it's usually more cost effective. Use one...

Facebook check-in worked extremely well after the storms. If you can find an Internet connection.

I'm praying too. I would like to add a SAT phone to the list if you can afford it. /quote] Sounds like a good candidate for a neighborhood projec...

There was a 5.3 quake 40 miles off CA yesterday afternoon. Hmmmmm

The shipping containers are strong. As long as they are sufficiently anchored to earth and all opening's are hurricane rated then the container sho...

And then Mapp's mother's house so she could cook her turkey. Something like that. . So funny ! But true from what I heard. Yup, I d...

4/2/2018 THE USVI IS SET TO HAVE A MUCH STRONGER POWER GRID, FEMA SAYS And the people rejoiced.....

THE USVI IS SET TO HAVE A MUCH STRONGER POWER GRID, FEMA SAYS

My area of Hermon Hill got power restored the day after thanksgiving. Priority feeders are the ones mentioned earlier in this thread. Beyond those fee...

There's always a demand for a good reliable handyman on STX. Fishing charters we probably have enough of on STX. I don't think we have many B and Bs...

Read the thread WAPA progress on STX it has the complete day to day WAPA progress update along with individual reports.

Thanks! If I ever move to St Croix, I'll look for something in Christiansted, I think. I liked the west end better before Maria. Fsted got power ...

Yup

Hospital and downtown C'sted served by underground feeder were the first as they did not need much work. Then JFK, Condo Row and 5 corners due to pr...

Ordering from HD in the states isn't much different than ordering from anywhere else in the states. You can order from others and ship to freight for...

General household thing to have at all times Assuming this is a question, then the answer is the same thing or things you have where you now live...

Yup, no bones and deep end is always good, Rumrunners too, And Maria's for Mexican. And the Bistro and TLC Kitchen for breakfast.

Things are moving along on STX quite well in general. Definitely open for visitors. Most Maria activities remaining now are rebuilding/repairing res...

I've made all the payments with CC on the WAPA web site and haven't had anything get lost. Still waiting for them to remove the late charge from the...

Awesome thank you for all the insight. Of the island which is the most laid back and which has best schools? Thanks again Uh oh, dems fightin wor...

So may have to wait until next time Biden visits.

construction in commercial kitchens? We are small islands with limited number of restaurants and commercial food prep facilities. I'm sure there is ...

You would not want all the crap in sea water in your pool.

All I know for sure is that the USVI have handled the power restoration much better than Puerto Rico. I'm not suggesting that we give Governor Ma...