The Department of Tourism has an old brochure that was sent out to movie makers to describe the film making capabilities of the territory. Well, now it's a kit, customized to each filmmaker with photographs of the breathtaking vistas and new descriptions of the companies in the region that cater to the film industry. This new kit should produce more movies in the Virgin Islands. Essence Says St. Croix is the Best Essence Magazine says St. Croix is the best. They sent a honeymooning couple to St. Croix to stay at the Buccaneer Hotel and the trip is t he subject of a major story in this month's issue of Essence Magazine.
Essence is read by more than a million women of African-American descent.
American Won't Change Plans Delegate Christian-Green and business leaders from St. Croix were not able to convince American Airline to continue jet service to St. Croix after April 12. The flight from San Juan to St. Croix will end. American says there are too many empty seats. Today The Senate Committee on Finance is meeting today to consider a number of requests for funding. There is a bill to add a surtax to long distance billing with a proviso that the tax not be passed on to the consumer.