How cool is this (click to enlarge):

Nicci and I know almost nothing about the private schools of St. Thomas and how they compare to one another. Please help out the people looking to move to St. Thomas by commenting on what you know or the experiences you’ve had with any of our private schools.

Private Schools on St. Thomas:

Antilles School: http://www.antilles.vi

Mission:

Inspired by learning and empowered by our diversity, outreach and distinct place in Caribbean culture, Antilles School is a college preparatory school committed to maintaining and enhancing educational excellence.

Montessori School: http://www.vimsia.org

Mission:

The Virgin Islands Montessori School and International Academy is committed to providing an Education For Life consistent with Montessori principles, reflecting the richness of our diverse Virgin Islands culture and upholding global college preparatory standards.

All Saints: http://www.allsaintscathedralschoolvi.org

Mission:

The environment arising from the union of church and school, All Saints seeks to nurture the spiritual and social growth as well as the intellectual development of each and every student. All Saints emphasizes the importance of moral and ethical behavior and maintaining harmonious relationships within its very diverse community. School uniforms and weekly attendance at mass and chapel are required for all. Academic standards are rigorous at every grade level, and ultimately students are prepared for high achievement in academics and careers.

http://sites.google.com/site/stspeterandpaulcatholicschool

Mission:

The mission of Sts. Peter & Paul School, a Roman Catholic Pre-Kindergarten to Pre-College Preparation educational institution, is to ensure that its students demonstrate the mastery of defined skills and knowledge that will empower them to be creative, productive, responsible, critically thinking, self-directed individuals who respect and appreciate diversity.  This will be accomplished through excellence in teaching and learning in partnership with family, church and community, and the creation of a safe, nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment.

Please include any and all info on tuition, teachings, education received etc. Everything will help potential residents decide where to send their kids.

We have 2 potential storms to keep an eye on. #1, red circle, is Gaston that reared his ugly head, then fizzled out and may be back for a second run. #3, circle in yellow,  is a massive potential storm just forming.

Priceless…

Is it my understanding that WAPA will be taking Sunday (holy day) and Monday (Labor day) off? Can someone confirm this?

Is it also true that power on St. Thomas has not been restored everywhere yet? That consumers are still without power some 6 days after the storm?

Please, someone, anyone tell me this isn’t true?

Place your calls to:

St. Thomas-St. John, Water Island District

P.O. Box 1450

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

U.S. Virgin Islands 00804-1450

(340) 774-3552–St. Thomas, Water Island

(340) 776-6446–St. John

What? What’s next, running water to our houses?

But yes, 59 million from President Obama’s stimulus package is making  it’s way to St. Thomas so we can have super-fast broadband Nothing, I repeat, nothing makes me happier than super-fast broadband. I’m actually grinning from ear to ear right now.

Here’s a map of where it’s gonna go (click to enlarge):

Read all the superfast details here.

Just for fun we give you this:

Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands has announced that Scott Bradley of My Brother’s Workshop is the second recipient of a $1,000 Community Award.  The award was announced on September 3.

Mr. Bradley is the co-founder and driving force behind the non-profit organization, My Brother’s Workshop, established in 2008 to provide paid training in basic building skills to economically disadvantaged youth.  In space donated by the St. Thomas Reformed Church, Mr. Bradley teaches construction skills to young men aged 16 to 24.  Since the program began, over 48 young men have participated in training and over 80 percent have either gained employment or re-enrolled in school.  In nominating Mr. Bradley for the Community Award, Tim Abraham stated, “Scott has saved lives in U.S.V.I.  Specifically, he has turned the lives around for dozens of young men to help them be a positive part of the community.”

Congratulations to Scott Bradley, second recipient of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands’ Community Award Program of $1,000!

The tropical storm that was Gaston has fizzled out, for now Let’s hope he stays that way!

This storm is starting out very low and could potentially be directly at the US Virgin islands. Keep an eye out for this one.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to get an answer on if there will be a curfew tonight. If I’m able to confirm I will re-post but as far as I know there is no curfew tonight. If anyone hears anything different comment in.

The Saloon will be back in business at 2PM today for all wanting cold drinks and great food!

Just drove around the north side to Havensight and the roads are looking way better today. Kudos to all those that cleaned up! There were still some streetlights out around Crown Bay but for the most part things were looking more normal. I heard the East End got power back but we’re still running on generator at the house.

If you got power back comment in with your location.

Hopefully they will rebuild

I’ve heard from multiple sources that there is another curfew tonight in St. Thomas from 11PM to 5AM.  Check to confirm but that’s what we have.

Here are some pictures from around my neighborhood and my house and on the north side. We got very lucky I’m sure many others weren’t so lucky. Please email me pictures to post at scott@stthomasblog.com. Best wishes everyone