Download or read book A History of the Virgin Islands of the United States written by Isaac Dookhan and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Virgin Capital written by Tami Navarro and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virgin Capital examines the cultural impact and historical significance of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in the United States Virgin Islands. A tax holiday program, the EDC encourages financial services companies to relocate to these American-owned islands in exchange for an exemption from 90% of income taxes, and to stimulate the economy by hiring local workers and donating to local charitable causes. As a result of this program, the largest and poorest of these islands—St. Croix—has played host to primarily US financial firms and their white managers, leading to reinvigorated anxieties around the costs of racial capitalism and a feared return to the racial and gender order that ruled the islands during slavery. Drawing on fieldwork conducted during the boom years leading up to the 2008–2009 financial crisis, Virgin Capital provides ethnographic insight into the continuing relations of coloniality at work in the quintessentially "modern" industry of financial services and neoliberal "development" regimes, with their grounding in hierarchies of race, gender, class, and geopolitical positioning.

Download or read book U S Virgin Islands written by Susanne Cummings and published by Pisces Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tradesmen of St Croix written by Karen C. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, a Caribbean island, had a large number of black tradesmen who operated their own shops in its towns. These men passed on vital technical skills to their sons and apprentices, so those colonial crafts persisted during the Danish era. A few trades have continued for over a hundred years of American rule. Two of the tradesmen featured in this book, Peter G. Thurland Sr. and Alphonso Forbes, participated as musicians in the transfer ceremony of the Danish West Indies to the United States in the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, on March 31, 1917, while one tradesman, Carlos H. McGregor, observed the event. The tradesmen documented in this publication include a blacksmith, mason, shoemaker, tailor, two goldsmiths, and two joiners. They started out as young apprentices and went on to master a trade and operate their own workshop or business. These native black men contributed to the economic, social, and political life of St. Croix through periods of prosperity and financial hardships. These tradesmen were respected by people in the community and are a vital part of the island’s history and culture.

Download or read book Greater Than a Tourist St Croix Us Virgin Islands USA written by Greater Than Tourist and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States by Tracy Birdsall offers the inside scoop on St. Croix. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Download or read book Geographic Dictionary of the Virgin Islands of the United States written by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Act to Provide for the Establishment of the St Croix Virgin Islands Historical Park and Ecological Preserve and for Other Purposes written by United States and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fantastic St Croix written by John Boyd and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Book on Fantastic St. Croix attempts to cover all of the unique aspects of a St. Croix Vacation. The island is rapidly being recognized as the Culinary Capital of the Virgin Islands with an internationally acclaimed Wine and Food Festival attracting famous chefs from all over the world. We are also a center for extreme sports competitions including half-marathons, marathons, ultra-marathons, 70.3 mile Ironman, one mile sea swim, five mile sea swim and the Annual Coconut Cup Stand-up Paddle-board competition. Naturally we have almost every other Caribbean activity based on Sun, Sand, Sea and Rum. There is too much to do on a single vacation and this book helps you plan your trip before you arrive.

Download or read book United States Virgin Islands St Croix St John St Thomas Business Guide written by Industrial Development Commission (Virgin Islands of the United States) and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Islands of the United States Virgin Islands written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 44. Chapters: Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uninhabited islands of the United States Virgin Islands, Hans Lollik Island, Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hassel Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands, Sugar production in the United States Virgin Islands, Belvedere, United States Virgin Islands, Buck Island Reef National Monument, Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge, Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, Thatch Cay, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bellevue, Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands, Bethlehem Old Work, United States Virgin Islands, Beeston Hill, United States Virgin Islands, Orange Grove, United States Virgin Islands, Orangegrove, United States Virgin Islands, Anguilla, United States Virgin Islands, Altona, Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, Saint John, Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, Jerusalem and Figtree Hill, United States Virgin Islands, Bonne Esperance, Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, Minor islands of the United States Virgin Islands, Rattan and Belvedere, United States Virgin Islands, Betzys Jewell, United States Virgin Islands, La Grande Princesse, United States Virgin Islands, Bettys Hope, United States Virgin Islands, Bugbyhole, United States Virgin Islands, Sprat Hall Beach, United States Virgin Islands, Wheel of Fortune, United States Virgin Islands, Williams Delight, United States Virgin Islands, Catharinas Hope, United States Virgin Islands, Diamond Keturah, United States Virgin Islands, Little Fountain, United States Virgin Islands, Strawberry Hill, United States Virgin Islands, Upper Bethlehem, United States Virgin Islands, Castle Coakley, United States Virgin Islands, Cathrines Rest, United States Virgin Islands, Fort Frederick, ..

Download or read book America s Virgin Islands written by William W. Boyer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of America's Virgin Islands by William W. Boyer is the only history of the United States' territory covering the period from 1492 to 2010. Especially emphasized is the period since 1917 when the U.S. acquired the Islands from Denmark. Constituting three small Caribbean islands--St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John--each is unique, but together they are widely known as a favorite tourist destination featuring sun, sand and surf. In many respects, the territory is a microcosm of the human family. The diversity of its physical environment is matched by the diversity of its people. The focal point of the book is a record of the struggle of the Islanders' greater number as slaves, then serfs, and lastly as citizens to gain control of their own destiny. Broadly conceived, this is a history of human rights and human wrongs. The author does not merely portray the history of the Islands and their people; he also shows how the Islanders share the same aspirations as other colonial subjects. In so doing he taps previously unused sources. The relationship between the USA and the Virgin Islands has been marked by indifference and vacillation on the part of American officials. Moreover, the thousands of tourists who flock to the territory annually are unaware of the Islands' checkered and rich history. For many, the Islands are simply a tropical paradise. America's Virgin Islands is a fascinating, extensively documented, and detailed source of information, valuable to those interested in a political and cultural perspective, to those interested in African American or Caribbean history, and likewise to those who live in or visit the Islands.

Download or read book The Sugar Industry on St Croix written by Karen C. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, a Caribbean island, had a sugar industry that spanned from its earliest settlement years until the middle of the twentieth century. Sugar was the economic determinant that influenced the social and cultural fiber of the island. The Sugar Industry on St. Croix, a historical reader, concentrates primarily on the twentieth century when the sugar industry was on its decline and eventually terminated. The book has an historical overview that describes the economics of sugar cultivation, attempts at diversification of crops, the Virgin Islands Company, homesteading, the Virgin Islands Corporation, and the termination of the sugar industry on the island. The book also contains first-hand accounts from people who participated in the industry and recall their experiences in the planting and harvesting of sugar cane, working in the sugar factory or for the Virgin Islands Corporation, a view of the role of women in the industry, and the challenges of life in an agricultural community. The photographs provide a view of agricultural life, the gauge railways, homesteaders, and also of the people involved in sugar production.

Download or read book Moon U S British Virgin Islands written by Susanna Henighan Potter and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Virgin Islands resident Susanna Henighan Potter offers firsthand knowledge of everything this paradise has to offer, from St. Croix to St. Thomas and Tortola. Potter guides readers to the most thrilling hikes in St. John's Virgin Islands National Park, the best snorkeling spots in Cruz Bay, and the most exciting carnivals and festivals on Virgin Gorda. Including unique trip strategies such as "Family Fun on St. John," "Sunken Ships and Plantations Past," and "Caribbean Life: Authentic St. Croix," Moon U.S. & British Virgin Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Download or read book Description of the Island of St Croix in America in the West Indies written by Reimert Haagensen and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Estate Thomas Experiment Forest written by United States Virgin Islands and published by . This book was released on with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Providing for Consideration of the Bill H R 3726 to Establish the Castle Nugent National Historic Site at St Croix United States Virgin Islands and for Other Purposes and for Consideration of the Bill H R 4474 to Authorize the Continued Use of Certain Water Diversions Located on National Forest System Land in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness in the State of Idaho and for Other Purposes written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rules and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Saint Croix 1770 1776 written by Robert Amandus Johnson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Amandus Johnson chronicled this period of the history of Saint Croix from 1770-1776 and the remarkable relationship of the Island to the emerging American Nation. It relates, what is believed to be, the first foreign recognition of the American "Stars and Stripes." This occurred in Christiansted, St Croix in June 1776, prior to Congressional approval of the Declaration of Independence. This early "Stars and Stripes" was being flown from the American Brig "Nancy." The American Revolutionary Financier, Robert Morris had chartered the Brig "Nancy," on behalf of Congress, to acquire critically needed gunpowder in the Danish West Indies. Mr. Johnson resides in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, his adopted home since first arriving as an Ensign in the U.S Navy in 1959.