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A Taste of Virgin Islands Cuisine

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Virgin Islands cuisine, cakes, tarts and sweet desserts, Photo by © Ronald R. Walker Love the cuisine in the Virgin Islands? Here are the top-ranked food recipes curated from youtube of some of the popular dishes found throughout the US and the British Virgin Islands. Happy cooking and Bon appetite! Virgin Islands Pates Potato Stuffing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OAj-ju-Wec Funji […]

Fun Memories of Frenchtown by Larry Gumbs

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Fun Memories of Frenchtown by Larry Gumbs If you love the sea and the vessels that sail upon it, then Charlotte Amalie Harbor was the ideal place for growing up. As a young man, I was thoroughly smitten by boats, ships, and watercraft of all sorts. I feasted my eyes and senses on the fishing […]

The Island Wedding of the Century, Miss Leah Sasso and Mr. William Stevens Tie the Knot ~ 1955

Leah Sasso weds St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, 1955

The Island Wedding of the Century! Leah Sasso and Bill Stevens The island of St. Thomas was and still is the most romantic location for a wedding. It was also home to a beautiful, teenage girl, endowed with musical talents, who would meet her future husband in the classroom of her Catholic high school. Leah […]

Hope for Happier Days in St. Thomas ~ 1922

This little poem was found in the old newspapers at a time when the arrival of a new governor gave hope to the possibility of prosperity and progress for the Virgin Islands. Happier Days 1922 “Nineteen-twenty-one’s gone away, Nineteen-twenty-two’s here to stay, For a twelve-month, anyway. May it bring to all and each Happy Days […]

Now, A Poem by Antonio Jarvis ~ 1920s

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View of St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, later the US Virgin Islands Antonio Jarvis wrote many beautiful poems and short stories during his lifetime in the US Virgin Islands.  Here’s one called, Now from the old newspapers that you may enjoy. Now By Antonio Jarvis If I could pierce the darkness now And send my […]

A Pretty Dock Scene Print for Sale of the Virgin Islands

Pretty Dock Scene  Hundreds of artists have been captivated by the natural beauty of the Virgin Islands. Some artists we know by name while others remain nameless. This pretty dock scene captured the vibrancy of Tortola Wharf where all the boats from other islands came to trade. They brought fruits, like bananas, pineapples, and more […]

St. Thomas, One of the Most Beautiful Spots in the World ~ 1905

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The island of St. Thomas was my childhood home. When I came across this wonderful description of it, by Rutherford Corbin, I thought I would share it with you. St. Thomas, One of the Most Beautiful Spots “St. Thomas is one of the most beautiful spots in the world! Its harbor town of Charlotte Amalia is built across […]

High School Reunion Sparks Appreciaton for Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School

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A Brief History of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church The history of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is fascinating! After learning of all the fires that have destroyed the building since its inception, the edifice that stands today is a historic landmark and a true testament to the faith and resiliency of […]

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