Gifft Hill auction gala set for March 13

Gifft Hill School's 24th annual dinner auction to benefit the school’s Scholarship fund will be held March 13, 2010 at the Westin St. John Resort ballroom in St. John. Bid now through March 12 on line now. Click for more.

The Caribbean Writer publishes 23rd edition

The Caribbean Writer, an international literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, announces the publication of its 23rd issue. The volume contains new poetry by Edwidge Danticat and an interview with Kamau Brathwaite by Opal Palmer Adisa. Click for more.

Barbadian artist tackles social issues

The creatively provocative Barbadian artist Annalee Davis, who has exhibited her work throughout the Caribbean and abroad for more than 20 years, will curate the art exhibition for the Caribbean Studies Association Annual Conference in Barbados from May 24 to 28, 2010. Click for more.

Jamaican appointed editor of Caribbean Writer

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the appointment of Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa as the new editor of The Caribbean Writer, an award-winning anthology published annually under the Research and Public Service component of the University. Click for more.

Educator and fungi master

Elmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more.

SBDC offers pricing seminar

A seminar on pricing products and services will be offered at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, at the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center at Nisky Center on St. Thomas Click for more.

UVI hosting March events in St. Thomas and St. Croix

University of the Virgin Isalnds is celebrating the inauguaratiosn of its new president and its founding month with a variety of events. Click for more.

U.S. SBA offers on line course

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more.

Museum Association of the Caribbean

The Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) was founded to bring island cultures, mueums professionals, and the public together. Click for more.

University of Virgin Islands installs new president

Dr. David Hall was recently installed as the fifth president of the University of the Virgin Islands. He succeeds Dr. LaVerne E. Ragster, whose presidency began in 2002. Click for more.

University initiatives announced in St. Thomas.

New initiatives were announced at the University of the Virgin Island's annual Afternoon on the Green held in St. Thomas March 7. Click for more.

Folktales in Frederiksted

Local folklorists will gather in the courtyard of Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts at 5p.m. on Saturday March 6 to share cariso " jumbie stories" at sunset. Click for more.

In Search of beauty

This year marks the 100th birthday of photographer Fritz Henle (1909-1993), a preeminent photographer of his time. Henle photographed extensively throughout the Caribbean when he lived in the Virgin Islands from 1950 until his death. Click for more.

Vision outside the classroom

Gene Emanuel communicates Virgin Islands, Caribbean and African culture. He creates cultural resources with a special eye on folk life. Click for more.