STX AgriFest 2020: Christopher Family Roadside Farm
Chris had a conversation with delightful sugar cane growers from the Christopher Family Roadside Farm.
STX AgriFest 2020: Thompson Family Farm & Nevis Growers Co-operatize
Meeting the growers from Thompson Family Farm and Nevis Growers Co-operatize at AgriFest.
STX AgriFest 2020: Antiqua & Barbuda Exhibitors
We spoke to Marcelle and Jennifer from the Antiqua & Barbuda at this year’s AgriFest.
Grant of $350,000 to Fund Mental Health for Children
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) has given a $350,000 grant to The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) to be used to fund a 15-month continuation project to provide mental health services for students and training for professionals in USVI public schools. The CFVI is partnering with local nonprofit organization Beautiful Dreamers to operate a school-based mental health support program during calendar year 2020. Read the full article in the St. Croix Source.
Caribbean Genealogy Library
During a recent annual meeting, the volunteer-run Caribbean Genealogy Library demonstrated how the library can help people learn more about family histories. The library also houses unique and rare books on Virgin Islands history and culture, funeral booklets, microfilms and provides access to church records and other documents. To read more about the library’s important work in preserving and providing access to Caribbean genealogy, history and cultural heritage information resources for the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean, read the full article on St. Croix Source.
Group Travel Destinations for Reunions, Girls Trips and More
AJC, an Atlanta, Georgia-based publication recommended St Croix’s Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort as one of the top destinations for group trips like extended family reunions, girls getaways or bachelor parties. To see more about the Buccaneer and other destinations on the list, read the full article here.