Nancy Fox

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

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

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

Yes, foreigners can buy property in the VI. As long as you can demonstrate that you can either pay a mortgage each month or if you pay cash that you can establish that the funds are legitimate there is no problem. I believe it's a little more ... Read More

My advice to anyone moving anywhere outside of their countries would be to store your belongings and move to your new area. Stay for 1 yr to see if you like it and if so, then decide what to bring etc. Even US territories are vastly different than ... Read More

I really can't address the childcare question as I don't have children in childcare. I do know that there are several childcare facilities here on the island of St. Croix. Childcare facilities have to be licensed and providers have to be certified ... Read More

There are several different types of accomodations here in the VI. There are furnished/unfurnished homes usually more expensive. Anywhere from $800.00 - $3,000 per month. There are duplexes: (2 units connected together) Depending on how much space ... Read More

RE bringing pets into the Virgin Islands. You have to get a examination from a Vet who will then issue a health certificate on your pet. Your pet will have to have all up-to-date shots including a current Rabies vaccine to travel. There is no ... Read More

The Virgin Islands has a public bus system called VITrans. There are covered bus stops all over the island. I haven't used a bus in over 3 yrs, but I think they've improved their reliability. It seems the closer to the 2 largest cities here, the ... Read More

Cost-of-living in the Virgin Islands is relatively high. Electric: very high. The actual elect is cheap; but they assess a surcharge that they compute which amounts to 3 times the amount of the actual electric usage. **the amount of the bill ... Read More