The Saint Croix Foundation has come to an agreement with the V.I. Police Department to temporarily locate its downtown office in the Sunday Market Square (Times Square) area.
The new substation, located at 35 King Street, is undergoing renovations and will be provided to the Department free of charge.
Peter Ross, president of the St. Croix Hotel & Tourism Association, has spearheaded a fund raising campaign and through contributions from hoteliers and merchants, has raised approximately $5,000 in cash and equipment to be used for renovations, including a storage area for the bike patrol.
However, renovations will require an additional $10,000 to make the space ready for police occupancy. As such, the Saint Croix Foundation calls upon the community to make donations for the completion of this project that will positively impact all of us.
The Saint Croix Foundation took the lead to keep a police presence in Christiansted because of the outcry heard from merchants and concerned citizens. Donations can be mailed to the Saint Croix Foundation, Suite 202 Chandler's Wharf, Gallows Bay, St. Croix, USVI 00820 or call 773-9898 for more information.