Thank you for Supporting FSTED.comApple Feeds Homeless for Christmas
Ms. Apple of Apple's Bar & Restaurant would like to wish all a Happy Holiday and is again feeding the homeless on Christmas day from 12 to 2pm. If you know of or speak to any homeless persons, please tell them to pay Apple's Bar a visit for a FREE meal. This is the third year she takes care of the homeless on Christmas day. If you can help out in any way with food, money, etc, please contact her. Apple's Bar and Restaurant is located at 21 King St. Frederiksted right next to Thomas Bakery.
Let's Clean Up Our Town!!
A letter to Fsted.com
"It's good too be home!", I thought, as the American Airlines ATR47 hit the runway. A long four months has past since the last time my feet had strolled across paradise.
As a part time resident of the beautiful island of St. Croix I always look forward to the changes and new growth that happens between my short lived visits. Also, being a resident of downtown Frederiksted shows me new and old with each visit. Neighbors and visitors alike, we've become a part of the grain of this historic town.
There's always work to do, things get dusty, a few disposed articles that need picking up. A loose board on the house, a gutter filled with leaves, some broken glass that needs sweeping, remnants of life passing by an otherwise silent corner.
Each visit I take the time to walk around my neighborhood shaking hands, welcoming hugs, and hearing stories of the time between visits from the old and the young. It's delightful and warm. You always find out more from the people.
Something surfaced this visit a bit disturbing and as this problem revealed itself I knew I must report in to FSTED.com with a plea for help from the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
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As a part time resident of the beautiful island of St. Croix I always look forward to the changes and new growth that happens between my short lived visits. Also, being a resident of downtown Frederiksted shows me new and old with each visit. Neighbors and visitors alike, we've become a part of the grain of this historic town.
There's always work to do, things get dusty, a few disposed articles that need picking up. A loose board on the house, a gutter filled with leaves, some broken glass that needs sweeping, remnants of life passing by an otherwise silent corner.
Each visit I take the time to walk around my neighborhood shaking hands, welcoming hugs, and hearing stories of the time between visits from the old and the young. It's delightful and warm. You always find out more from the people.
Something surfaced this visit a bit disturbing and as this problem revealed itself I knew I must report in to FSTED.com with a plea for help from the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
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South African Legend Miriam Makeba Dies - 10 Nov 2008
Miriam Makeba, or 'Mama Africa', the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice, has died at the age of 76, leaving a great legacy behind.
Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari looks back at her life of struggle and achievement.
Paul Simon Sings with Mama Afrika
Miriam Makeba in 2007 Singing Pata Pata
Paul Simon Sings with Mama Afrika
Miriam Makeba in 2007 Singing Pata Pata
More FREE Websites for the Freedom City
Fsted.com is offering more FREE websites to Frederiksted businesses
FSTED.COM is offering 3 more FREE websites to Frederiksted groups or businesses. There's a few restrictions, mainly, your business or group needs to be in Frederiksted and you can't already have a website. Contact us for more information. Here are 3 sites recently added to the fsted.com website program. Talk to them and find out how easy it is to get it all set up. And best of all, it's 100% FREE.
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Frederiksted Farm Makes "Best of Caribbean 2008" List
St. Croix farm featured as Islands Magazine "Best of the Caribbean 2008"
"We traveled from Trinidad to Bermuda for these 25 highlights"
Islands November 2008 issue featured Frederiksted's Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute as one of 25 "Best of the Caribbean 2008". The ruby-red tea tastes like hibiscus and sunlight. The genuine calm in the open-air central building creates a sense of inclusion and well-being. And Ben Jones, VISFI's affable founder and director, smiles as if nothing bad ever happens here. He may be right. This year for the first time, the farm in St. Croix's pocket-size rainforest welcomes overnight guests. The farm-stay program offers accommodations in stilted cabanas and in the stately Hawk's Nest with its panoramic view. Guests don't have to toil in the fields, but most will at least want to learn the practices by which such peace can be sustained. --Matthew Miller
See the other 24 "Best of the Caribbean 2008"
Visit the Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institue
It's a Family Affair Walk
Community building event by "Save Our Community Committee" of USVI MOTTEP
October is Virgin Islands Family Month, signed into law, October 18, 2004. This was an initiative of the Minority Organ/Tissue transplant Education Program (MOTTEP).
Since 2002, the Save Our Community Committee of USVI MOTTEP has held a community-building activity called, "It's a Family Affair Walk." From the inception, hundreds of people have participated in the event. This year, MOTTEP is holding the walk in collaboration with Our Town Frederiksted and instead of begining at Sunny Isle and walking to the Department of Agriculture, this year's walk will begin at Plaza Extra (West) and proceed to Budhoe Park.
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Since 2002, the Save Our Community Committee of USVI MOTTEP has held a community-building activity called, "It's a Family Affair Walk." From the inception, hundreds of people have participated in the event. This year, MOTTEP is holding the walk in collaboration with Our Town Frederiksted and instead of begining at Sunny Isle and walking to the Department of Agriculture, this year's walk will begin at Plaza Extra (West) and proceed to Budhoe Park.
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US Senate Approves Extension of Rum Tax Formula
US Senate Approves Extension of Rum Tax Formula
Governor John P. deJongh Jr. said he was enormously pleased that the Democratic and Republican leadership in the Senate were finally able to come together to pass this compromise bill. "I am hopeful that the House leadership will see the wisdom of compromise in these unsettled times and quickly pass the Senate bill without further delay."
Read the full press release from Gov. deJongh.
Read the full press release from Gov. deJongh.
The Green Palace Now Open
Curtis "Shorty" Tong opens a new night club right in downtown Frederiksted
In a town where many businesses are closing, Curtis "Shorty" Tong opens a new night club right in downtown Frederiksted. The Green Palace is located in the green building across from Apothecary Hall (just to left of fire station) at 51 Queen St. What makes this night club a palace compared to the rest?
- Cleanest club in town
- Air conditioned
- Large dance floor
- Food menu coming soon
- Private party room available
For more info please visit http://thegreenpalace.fsted.com or call 340-719-5925
Napoleon's Pizza Re-opens
Napoleon's Pizza damaged by kitchen fire, re-opens
Napoleon's Pizza damaged by kitchen fire, re-opened recently with little fanfare. The pizza is as good or better than before and our guests from the states said it was the best pizza they ever had. We missed them and are happy to see them back.
Disney Adds St. Croix to Website
Disney Cruises website noe features St. Croix
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