Nancy Fox

Garlaaand; Go to: VImovingcenter.com It is a blog/forum that almost everyone who lives in the VI is on. They will be most helpful to answer your questions, give you tips and tell you about licensing, etc. When you go to the site, click on the ... Read More

This is a recent update on Healthcare in the US Virgin Islands which is vitally important for those wishing to relocate. As of last week, the only hospital on St. Croix closed down most of the Medical Surgery unit leaving just a few beds available ... Read More

Dear Challenger27, My post re the VI was about the US VI: not the British VI. I know nothing about life in the BVI. As to your worries about Hurricanes. You will get advanced warnings well ahead re the strength of the Hurricane and housing in the ... Read More

right now, I would wait until the economy improves in the VI before relocating. There is much uncertainty: very few jobs, inadequate healthcare availability and the very high cost of electricity and the electric companies inability to keep it on. ... Read More

If a foreigner is a resident of the VI, then they can apply for a license. I'm not sure if they would have to take the written test or not if they held a valid license. The cost of my license was $10.00 but that was 3 yrs ago. Might be a little ... Read More

There is no ability to get healthcare in the Virgin Islands. All healthcare in the US is "for profit." No universal healthcare like in Europe. The private insurers in the VI don't write individual policies. They only write group policies for ... Read More

cstephens; I think we as people tend to give our opinions based on our own personal experiences. To that end, I think the people here who have rendered their opinions just want you to beware and know the truth so you're not surprized and/or ... Read More

Life, no matter where you live or what you do can be fullfilling, enjoyable and acceptable on your terms whatever they may be. You'll always have to adjust to differences in living conditions outside the US and other highly industrialized nations; ... Read More

I don't have Magic Jack myself, but I've known others who do. They use it to call the US and other Caribbean Nations like Barbados. They had good things to say about it. Read More

I can only share what I've read or seen on TV. There are several good OB/GYN Dr's on St. Croix and several Gen Practioner's also who delivery babies and follow up. There is one hosp here which I'm told has a good Labor and Delivery unit: Juan Luis ... Read More

Getting married in the VI isn't that hard. You need to go to the Superior Court on either island, show passport and fill out an application for a marriage license. You have to wait I believe either 7 or 10 days and then can go back and pick up the ... Read More

GreggK, Abattig and Moving? I so appreciate all your help. As I do holistic medical treatments for my illness, it's imperative that I be able to continue the same when I get there. I was starting to panic thinking I wouldn't be able to get the ... Read More

Thank you so much for the info and help. Nancy Read More

Hi PR; We're planning a move from the Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico at the end of this yr. Does anyone know of a Acupuncture Clinic on the island? I've been checking and haven't been able to find one. My Acupuncturist told me that the law changed ... Read More

Rouma; Hope this info helps and any questions, just ask and I will try to find an answer or direct you to the appropriate place for a answer. Read More