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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS UPDATE


Current Press Release for February 6, 1997
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U.S. Virgin Islands Update
February 6, 1997

St. Croix Auction Returns

The 14th Annual Whim Museum Antiques Auction, sponsored by the St. Croix Landmarks Society, will return to the island on Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m. Internationally known as the marketplace for West Indian antique furniture, this year's auction will also feature unique pieces of American, Oriental and continental furniture, 18th- and 19th-century art and other antiques. There will be a sneak preview of items for sale on Saturday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Another preview is scheduled for 10 a.m., the morning of the auction. For more information, call (809) 772-0598 or (800) 524-2045.

New St. John Boutique Opens With Local Photography

Rusty Nail Originals, a new boutique opening in Wharfside Village in Cruz Bay, St. John, features unusual artistic gifts including books, greeting cards, hand-crafted jewelry, Caribbean clothing and other local items. Never-before-seen photo collages by St. John photographer Constance Wallace will premiere at Rusty Nail Originals’ grand opening reception on February 14. The exhibit will feature a collection of images of St. John beaches, photographed by Wallace over the past few years. The exhibit will be available for viewing at the new boutique Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m until April 1. For more information, call (809) 693-7740.

Martin PR Wins International Awards On Behalf of USVI

Martin Public Relations, the USVI's public relations firm, won three international travel marketing awards for its outstanding work performed for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism during the last year. Martin PR received three bronze awards from the Adrian Advertising and Golden Bell Public Relations travel competition awards sponsored by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International for its crisis communications program executed after Hurricane Marilyn, the "Getting Married in the United States Virgin Islands" wedding brochure and the 12-minute destination video. The awards were publicly announced at a ceremony in New York City on February 4. For more information, call (804) 698-8809.

Local Brewery Scheduled to Open This Month

Spanish entrepreneur Alberto de Comenge is making preparations to open the first local brewery in the USVI in a few weeks. Located behind the Paul E. Joseph stadium in the former Brugal Rum Factory in Frederiksted on St. Croix, the new Santa Cruz Brewery will feature a restaurant, bar, rum museum and gift shop. Barrels and long-neck bottles of beer will be produced and sold on the premises and will later be distributed to island bars and restaurants.

Colony Point Pleasant Resort Offers Super Savings

Super savings of up to 35% off regular rates are being offered, based on availability, at Colony Point Pleasant Resort throughout 1997. Winter season rates, available January 4 - April 6, range from $165 - $205, and summer season rates, available April 7 - December 21, range from $119 - $159. This east-end resort reopened in December after undergoing more than 12 months of renovations. In addition to the property’s three freshwater swimming pools and complimentary non-motorized watersports, a fleet of 1997 Toyotas is available for up to four hours free of charge for guests (based on availability). For additional information, call 809-775-7200.


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