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DPNR to Host ‘Talking Books’ Book Club With Nina Garcia

Talking Books Library -
Talking Books Library will host BOOK CLUB WITH NINA GARCIA on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Challenged in Christiansted.

The Caribbean Writer Releases Volume 36, Chooses Theme for Next Volume to Be Published in 2024

The Caribbean Writer -
Volume 36 boasts insightful and exciting poetry, short stories, personal essays, interviews and book reviews by established as well as emerging writers from the Caribbean and its diaspora. 

Moko Jumbies Rise Up at Yacht Haven Grande

By Roger Stevens -
A trio of iconic moko jumbies was recently planted on St. Thomas in Yacht Haven Grande. "A gift from my creator for a gift to the people of the V.I. and visitors alike," explains sculptor Edney L. Freeman.

‘The Fishermen Of Gallows Bay,’ a Poem by Winston Nugent

By Winston Nugent -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers. All visual artists and creative writers are encouraged to share with us new works.

Caribbean Mystics Podcast Repurposes V.I. Oral History Traditions

By Knema Willett -
For those who have been waiting – there’s only a few days left to go before the launch of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, a locally-based paranormal show that, on a deeper level, has given its founders a modern way of repurposing traditional stories that have been passed down within their families for generations.

Caribbean Magazine Plus Poetry Contest Winners Speak

Caribbean Magazine Plus -
This year’s crop of finalists was more experienced in their writing, which made the competition tougher than it was in its inaugural year. It was also special because it marks the first year a non-English speaker won or even placed in any contest Arawak Media has hosted.

CMP Poetry Contest 2022 Award Ceremony Set for October 8 on Facebook

Press release -
The public will hear from all the finalists from this year’s super competitive competition.

‘This Time,’ a Poem by Winston Nugent

By Winston Nugent -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

‘Tears of Salt River Bay’ and ‘St. Croix, The Hidden Wonder of the World,’ Poems by Taina Valencia

By Taina Valencia -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

‘In the Park,’ a Poem by Filippo Cassinelli

By Filippo Cassinelli -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

‘The Museum of Insignificant Things’ by Winston Nugent 

By Winston Nugget -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

“The Black Mermaid” Short Story by Winston Nugent

Winston Nugent -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

“Gustave Quetel Fish House” Poem By Filippo Cassinelli

By Filippo Cassinelli -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

DPNR Announces 2022 National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellows

Press release -
The Virgin Islands’ cultural ambassador Stanley Jacobs, Ph.D., has been awarded the 2022 National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellows.

‘Dream to Achieve!’ – a Poem for Flag Day by Oliva Cruz Monell

By Oliva Cruz Monell -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers. All visual artists and creative writers are encouraged to share with us new works.

‘Politricks’ – a Poem By Sandra C. Bradley

By Sandra C. Bradley -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers.

National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Funding to UVI for ‘A More Perfect Union’ Initiative

Press release -
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has awarded two $25,000 humanities grants to the University of the Virgin Islands and St. JanCo.

‘The Political Season,’ a Poem by Filippo Cassinelli

By Filippo Cassinelli -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers. All visual artists and creative writers are encouraged to share with us new works.

A Mother’s Desire

By Shaun A. Pennington -
Shaun A. Pennington is the publisher emerita of the V.I. Source. As an antidote to the crushing events on the planet Earth, in particular of the last two years, Pennington turned to poetry to soothe her soul.

Poem “2025” by Sandra C. Bradley

By Sandra C. Bradley -
The Source Arts & Literature section highlights the work of our creative readers

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