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UVI Bulletin Board for October

Here's what's going on at both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

UVI Bulletin Board for September 22

Here's what's going on at both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Memories of Hugo: Dr. Chenzira Kahina

St. Croix resident Chenzira Kahina recalls the devestation of Hurricane Hugo and its aftermath.

Memories of Hugo: Carl Christopher

St. Croix resident Carl Christopher recalls the devastation of Hurricane Hugo and its aftermath.

World Food Day Activities Set for Oct. 18 on St. Croix

World Food Day activities will be held on the grounds of the St. Croix campus of the University of the Virgin Islands on Sunday, Oct. 18. This year’s theme is: “Global Food Crisis: Opportunities, Responsibilities and Solutions.”

Growing Our Own: Agriculture in the Virgin Islands

When asked whether the territory is able to sustain itself through agriculture, the most common answer from most local experts and business owners is "no." But ask a farmer -- particularly one who depends solely on the soil for his livelihood -- and you'll hear something different, something about what can be done to revive the industry and cut out the islands' dependence on imported food.
Editor's note: This is the third in a five-part series on V.I. agriculture, looking at the feasibility of sustainable agriculture in the territory.

Master Gardener Shows Many Uses for Coconut Palm

Master Gardener Marilyn Cook hosted a workshop at the St. George Village Botanical Garden, where she showed the many uses of the "tree of life" -- the coconut palm.

Agriculture Offers Fruit Trees for Sale

The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, St. Croix office, has a variety of fruit trees available to the public for sale.

Afternoon on the Green Draws Crowd to UVI Links

The University of the Virgin Islands' golf course was transformed into the island's largest picnic table Sunday at the annual Afternoon on the Green.

@Work: Mount Victory Camp

After turning on Creque Dam Road -- east from the west shore beach, just north of Sunset Grill -- it is less than two miles to Mount Victory Camp, St. Croix's eco-tourism experiment.
Editor's Note: Every week the Source spotlights a different island business with an @Work feature.  These stories are kept permanently in our Business sections.

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