St John-The Love City 

SIZE
St. John - 19 Square Miles

POPULATION
St. John has 4,300 residents

LANGUAGE

There are many West Indian dialects which you may hear, most of them are predominantly English based. There are people from all over the Caribbean living here so If you don't understand what has been said to you, politely ask for the person to repeat what they have said. Preface all questions and requests with a greeting first. Customarily, "Good Morning" or "Good Day" will get you prompt service and many smiles.

CURRENCY & CREDIT CARDS

The currency of the US Virgin Islands is the US Dollar. Major credit cards are accepted in many but not all establishments. Ask before you make a purchase or order food. ATM machines are located in banks and at other commercial locations. There is a free standing ATM machine on the West Indian Company Cruise Ship Dock next to the Welcome Center.

BANKS

 The following banks operate in the US Virgin Islands:

Banco Popular
First Bank Virgin Islands
Scotiabank

TAXATION

There is no sales tax in the Virgin Islands. Residents pay income tax to the USVI government. There are no state income taxes.

MAIL. The US Virgin Islands are a territory of the United States and therefore use the same postal system and US mail rates. You can mail an unlimited amount of locally purchased gifts back to the states but liquor and tobacco are excluded. These will not count in your total USVI Duty-Free allowance.

MEDICAL

For 24 hour medical care call Red Hook Family Practice at 340-775-2303 (St. Thomas office) or 776-6789 (St. John office) or call Doctors on Duty 340-776-7966. The St. Thomas Hospital phone number is 340-776-8311.

 

ISLAND CREATURES

The mongoose take care of our snakes, the scorpions sting but aren't poisonous. If you are prone to allergies you may have similar reactions to various insect bites and stings.