East Ender
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Joined: March 3, 2005 3:30 am
Last seen: September 11, 2021 10:30 am
Topics: 215 / Replies: 5189
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Re: New STJ villa tax

There is no place to build all-inclusive hotels on either island, nor is there a will to do so. There was an attempt to turn the Renaissance Grand int...

8 years ago
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Re: Giant "bodybuilder" in the Virgin Islands

I was hoping Alana or Ronnie or one of the old stalwarts of this board would know this...

8 years ago
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Re: USVI needs a stateside grocery store chain

The new place by the airport on St Thomas is locally owned. It is financed by GERS.

8 years ago
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Re: More Bad News for Sears/Kmart

Do you get the feeling that they are shipping the stock from the closed stores in America down here?

8 years ago
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Re: Best place to buy mattress/box spring and couch

It would be next to impossible to shop on-line here. When you get here, pick two or three places, go talk to them in person, get prices, haggle.

8 years ago
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Re: 4 part moving blog from STT

Her June 20, 2017 entry is about being 40. And there are lots of people in the world who have money and don't have to work like some of us do. Don't b...

8 years ago
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Re: 4 part moving blog from STT

" Many people speak like that, and her writing reflects how she would tell it to you." Yes, and that's what I don't like about it. :X

8 years ago
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Re: 4 part moving blog from STT

I just saw first four parts yesterday, didn't see that she had posted more. The language bothers me because I don't think it's necessary. Also, it see...

8 years ago
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Re: 4 part moving blog from STT

She eats organic food with that mouth? :S

8 years ago
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Re: Dental Hygiene Jobs

There are quite a few dentists around these days. I'd recommend visiting some offices and networking face to face.

8 years ago
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Re: VA facilities for disabled veteran's

On St Thomas, there is a clinic behind the hospital. For serious issues and specialty clinics, you fly to Puerto Rico.

8 years ago
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Re: Pharmacy technician salary!

I don't think that salaries for government workers have changed since 2011, so the range you saw is probably fairly current. You might want to call th...

8 years ago
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Re: New construction on St Thomas

Okay.I learned that the project by the pool is a cricket pitch. Because we need an extra cricket pitch. Alana: Yes,they are working by the Bridge...

8 years ago
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Re: New construction on St Thomas

I am still waiting to see what is up with these three, but I see we are going to have new stables at the race track- a "public-private partnership". L...

8 years ago
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Re: new timeshare tax

There was an interesting post to "What's going on St Thomas" today by someone who got a message from Margaritaville that the room just went up by $25...

8 years ago
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Re: Shipping Computers and Other Electronics When Moving to USVI

There have been lengthy discussions, but the point is that Amazon has specifically excluded us from free shipping.

8 years ago
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Re: Shipping Computers and Other Electronics When Moving to USVI

From the Prime website: "Ineligible: * Items fulfilled by Amazon Marketplace sellers that are not marked as Prime-eligible. * Magazi...

8 years ago
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Re: KIA Sorento Suitability for USVI?

There is a KIA dealer on St Thomas, but I couldn't tell you anything about them.

8 years ago
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Re: Shipping Computers and Other Electronics When Moving to USVI

When you ask about Amazon Prime: No, shipping is specifically excluded for US territories (except Puerto Rico for some reason), but you can still get ...

8 years ago
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Re: Monthly turnkey rental

jaynie: Which island interests you?

8 years ago
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Re: Family of 6 Relocating to St Croix from New England

Hollie: Welcome to the jungle! It is always fun to hear from folks who actually go through the process of moving here. Tell us about your settling in ...

8 years ago
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8 years ago
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Re: Moving to St. Thomas, not for the fainthearted.

I don't see year markers as badges of honor. But I do think newcomers need to be mindful they might not like it here. There is nothing wrong with leav...

8 years ago
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Re: Dental Hygienist

Liz: Liz E's offer is from St Croix. If you are coming to St Thomas,definitely check with the East End Clinic at Tutu Mall.

8 years ago
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Re: Moving to St. Thomas, not for the fainthearted.

Idlewood4: While you don't SEE them add on a sales tax at the point-of-sale, you need to know that there are hidden taxes in the form of gross receipt...

8 years ago
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