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Landmark initiative with Diageo for Captain Morgan Rum Distillery on St. Croix Passes with 10-5 vote
In a 10-5 vote, the VI Senate ratified a 30-year agreement between the government and
Diageo PLC to build a new Captain Morgan rum distillery on St. Croix.
The agreement, announced last month by Gov. John deJongh Jr., will bring production of the second-largest rum brand in the United States to the Virgin Islands and is projected to be worth close to $3 billion in new revenue for the Virgin Islands over the life of the deal.
The new facility will produce bulk rum beginning in 2011. Beginning in 2012, the distillery will supply all bulk rum used to make
Captain Morgan branded products for the United States. Captain Morgan is a global leader among premium spirits and is the second leading rum consumed in the world, with steady growth expected in the coming years. It is estimated that the environmentally sound, state of the art distillery will have capacity to distill up to 20 million proof gallons per year. This 30-year commitment will provide a major economic stimulus for the entire Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Contract Day Re-Enactment at UCA
Opening for Contract Day Re-Enactment at UCA. Commentary by Mario Moorhead
Opening for Contract Day Re-Enactment at UCA. Commentary by Mario Moorhead. Play by Richard Schrader. Music by V.I reggae artist, Batch. Graphics and editing by Chalana. Shot by Zuma Productions. Thanks to Ras Feel-I.
July 4th Fireworks Bring Together Many Flavors of St. Croix
July 4th Fireworks Bring Together Many Flavors of St. Croix
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St. Croix SourceFrederiksted was the place to be on St. Croix for the Fourth of July.
During the afternoon, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow held a "Youth Independence Day," showcasing young musicians and talent on stage next to Buddhoe Park.
The St. Croix Rising Stars steelpan band marked the end of its first full year of existence with two full, rousing sets, filling the air with the bell-like rhythms and melodies of the pans.
Read More from the Source Moorhead, Farrakhan Enthrall Emancipation Day Throng
Moorhead, Farrakhan Enthrall Emancipation Day Throng
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St. Croix Source
Crowds filled King Street in Frederiksted across from Buddhoe Park to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Emancipation, hear keynote speaker Rev. Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam and pay homage to the efforts and sacrifices of St. Croix's enslaved forebears.
Festivities were opened by Betty Wilson and Pamela Richards of the History Culture and Tradition Foundation, along with Frederiksted musician Wilfred "Juni Bomba" Allick blowing a call on conch shells, as Emancipation leader Moses "General Buddhoe" Gottlieb and his lieutenants did July 3, 1848, calling the island's laborers to arms by a pre-arranged signal.
Myron Jackson of the Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute performed a libation, a traditional African ceremony, pouring plain water from Creque spring on the ground while offering a prayer to African ancestors in Yoruba and English.
Read More from the Source Majestad Negra Performs
Majestad Negra Performs in the Emancipation Day Celebration
Majestad Negra perform in the Emancipation Day Celebration - July 3rd in Frederiksted, St. Croix Tea Time in Frederiksted Melds Culture and Community
Tea Time in Frederiksted Melds Culture and Community
From
St. Croix SourceCulture and community came together Wednesday at the Emancipation Tea held on the eve of Emancipation Day. A brightly lit bandstand was set up on King Street near Fort Frederik and the street was filled with people sitting on folding chairs enjoying the music, poetry, comedy and oratory.
Not only was the street filled, but the more than 350 audience members spilled over into Frederiksted Park taking seats at the tables there and over into an area around the Gazebo near the Customs House.
Read More from the Source Spending Bill Includes Funds for Frederiksted Project
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee to fund a flood control project to protect the town of Frederiksted
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has included $350,000 in the Fiscal Year 2009 appropriations process to fund a flood control project to protect the town of Frederiksted.
These funds are for the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize engineering plans and design for channel improvements to the lower portion of LaGrange Gut, a new levee and an interior drainage canal for the town of Frederiksted. In the works since the late 1990s, the grant funding will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to modify and complete outdated plans and to proceed to construction of the $4 million project in FY 2010.
Excerpt from
VI Daily News, Saturday, June 28th 2008 St. Croix Carnival Slideshow
St. Croix Carnival Slideshow
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Royal Caribbean Commits Year-Round Ship Calls Starting May. 2009
Royal Caribbean commits year round ship calls starting in May of 2009
Government Press Release: 4/22/08Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. was advised Tuesday by officials of
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) that it has included St. Croix on the itineraries of two of its ships beginning next year.
We have been in discussions with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines since early last year on the potential and attractiveness of the St. Croix market as a scheduled destination. These discussions have included the V.I. Port Authority and the West Indian Company, Limited. After a site visit by RCCL in October, I am extremely pleased with this positive step forward."
In announcing its 2009-2010 Caribbean Cruise season, Royal Caribbean committed two ships to St. Croix including the popular "Adventure of the Seas" which will call year-round every other week and the "Serenade of the Seas" cruise liner," deJongh said. The governor further said that this announcement, coupled with an earlier commitment by Disney Cruise Lines that it had added St. Croix to its schedule, is tremendous news for St. Croix and highlights his Administration’s ongoing efforts in working with the major cruise lines to provide regular cruise ship traffic to St. Croix, and diversify the visitor mix to the island to provide both economic stability and growth.
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Keep St. Croix Beautiful !
Here are two videos. The first is a classic 1971 public service announcement featuring Chief Iron Eyes Cody. It is still just as relevant today. The second is from St. Croix's Ivan Butcher II.[
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