Best Danish West Indies Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Kai Frett, A Coordinator of the Community Cleanup of Hassel Island 1:01:00

6+ y ago1:01:00

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Saturday, Aug. 26, there was an overwhelming attendance of volunteers who turned out to help clean up Hassel Island. Families, couples, singles, young, old, it didn’t matter, everyone showed up in mass assembly. But what is the interest and importance of Hassel Island? To answer that, let’s look at its history. Hassel Island forms the western edge …

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Remembering Our Ancestors: Mr. Amadeo Estrill and Mr. Canada Lee 1:01:00

6+ y ago1:01:00

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As children, both Dr. Leonard Richardson & I, Etienne A. Gibbs, knew Mr. Amadeo Estrill as the friendliest man on St. Thomas who wasn't shy to walk up to anyone and spark a friendly conversation after a greeting of "Good morning!" or "Good afternoon!". Everyone on Main Street in Downtown Charlotte Amalie knew Mr. Estrill by his unique features: pai…

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Euell Nielsen, a Living Historian, Brings a New Perspective to VI History 1:02:00

6+ y ago1:02:00

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Euell Aira Nielsen, a native of Sewell, New Jersey, recently relocated to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. A living historian, Euell is the 3rd of 4 generations to be members at the First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, PA), the nation's oldest African American Presbyterian congregation, founded by a former slave in 1807. Euell has operated s…

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August Monday and Other Holidays in the British Virgin Islands 1:02:00

6+ y ago1:02:00

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The most anticipated of national holidays are the 3 days of Festival in August (August Monday) that are set aside to commemorate the 1 August 1834 emancipation of African slaves. British Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival 28th July - 9th August 2017 = A celebration of their ancestors' freedom from colonialism & their cultural history. During that…

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St. John's Carnival Equals Emancipation Day Plus Independence Day 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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July 3rd, Emancipation Day (E-Day) in the US Virgin Islands, is public holiday commemorating abolition of slavery in the Danish West Indies in 1848. E-Day is celebrated in many former colonies on various dates to recognize the abolition of slavery, serfdom, or other forms of servitude. The Danish West India Company settled on part of the Virgin Isl…

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It's Carnival (Festival) Time on St. John, US Virgin Islands, Baby! 58:00

7y ago58:00

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The St. John Festival is a month-long event that starts with steel pan performances & pageants, then builds up to the week of July 3rd (Emancipation Day) and the 4th (Independence Day). That final week is party time with the big events: the Village, the Food Fair, & the Parade. Carnival is the biggest annual event in the Virgin Islands & throughout…

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Cedelle Petersen-Christopher, Virgin Islands Cariso Singer and Culture Bearer 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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According to Mrs. Cedelle Petersen-Christopher, "Cariso is a melodic memory of our African past. It is an art form that was brought to the Virgin Islands and the rest of the Caribbean during the enslavement of West Africans. It is a form of communication that was done secretly so that the slave master could not understand. It is an art form that wa…

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A Sampling of the History of Caribbean Music 57:00

7y ago57:00

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Caribbean music genres are diverse. They are each synthesis of African, European, Indian,& Indigenous influences, largely created by descendants of African slaves, & contributions from other communities (such as Indo-Caribbean music). Some of the styles to gain wide popularity outside of the Caribbean include, calypso, dancehall, reggae, reggaetón …

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Memorial Day, the Day We Honor Our Fallen Servicemen and Servicewomen 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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Memorial Day, the day we pay respects to our fallen military, is observed on the last Monday of May. It commemorates all servicemen & servicewomen of the United States. People visit cemeteries & memorials on Memorial Day. Since the attack on America on September 11, 2001, a total of 147 women deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait have lost their…

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History in the Making and History Made 1:00:00

7y ago1:00:00

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Mr. Joseph Lorand, Veteran Postman, celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a letter carrier in the Danish West Indies. On May 31, 1911, Mr. Lorand was recognized for his great contributions. He was awarded the silver cross of Dannebrogsmand. As acting Government Secretary, Baumann made the presentation, he praised & congratulated Mr. Lorand for this hi…

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May Month's Collage of Celebrations in the US Virgin Islands 1:02:00

7y ago1:02:00

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Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It is celebrated similarly in the US Virgin Islands. Another celebration is the anniversary of Mora…

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Blanche Mary Joseph Sasso, Virgin Islands Role Model, Lived to Be 105 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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Born Sept. 15, 1899 in her Bunker Hill home on St. Thomas in the then Danish West Indies, Mrs. Blanche Mary Joseph Sasso, is the youngest of 5 children, & was known affectionately as Mamma Sasso, Auntie Blanche, Granny Sasso, & The Grand Lady. The Grand Lady & her sister played an important role in Virgin Islands history in 1921 when they embroider…

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A Collage of Current Events Becoming History in the Making 1:00:00

7y ago1:00:00

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The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee announces 2017 Virgin Islands Carnival theme: “A Centennial Commemoration for our 65th Carnival Celebration” as submitted by Mr. Clement “Cain” Magras. History of St. Thomas Carnival: The 1st carnival was staged in 1912 during the final years of Danish occupation & lapsed during World War I. Revived in 1952; Ca…

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A Review of the Transfer Day Centennial Activities 1:02:00

7y ago1:02:00

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The demise of the islands’ first residents, the Indians, was evident when the first Europeans after Columbus arrived in the late 1500s. Many countries expressed interest in the islands in the 1600s, including Holland, France, England, Spain, Denmark, & the Knights of Malta. But it was the Danes who established the first settlement on St. Thomas in …

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Some Transfer Day Events as Witnessed by Valerie Sims of Vintage VI 1:02:00

7y ago1:02:00

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Valerie will address some of the events she attended: Parades, Book Launchings, Museum Openings, Fundraisers, Tour of the Danmark Training Schooner March 26, 2017 2:00 p.m.: Parade starting at the National Park Dock and ending at The Battery, Cruz Bay, St. John. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Governor’s Reception at The Battery. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Cruz Bay Block…

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Virgin Islands Educators of Various Circumstances Helping to Raise the VI Child 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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Dr. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson: Dr. Cita is an executive consultant, speaker, author, certified mediator, & life coach. Describing herself as a student-for-life, Dr. Cita holds advanced degrees in Management, Leadership, Human Resources Development, & Social Psychology. A decorated veteran with 29 years of service, Dr. Cita is passionate about giving b…

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Extensive Trade and Shipping in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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The St. Thomas Harbor is one of the most important commercial ports in the West Indies of the 1800s. The harbor was a free port. Traffic there was extensive because of its good situation & fine facilities. It was popular among merchants & trading companies for its good facilities: the West Indies’ largest floating dock, good machine shops, clear ch…

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part V 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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Main Street traverses east-west through Charlotte Amalie, on St. Thomas, parallel to the Waterfront to the South. As the capital and the largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666 as Taphus (meaning "beer houses" or "beer halls"). The Main Street, the main tourist shopping center, is known for its Danish colonial …

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Continued Tour of Main Street, VI History Month, Transfer Day Centennial, & More 1:01:00

7y ago1:01:00

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Main Street traverses east-west through Charlotte Amalie, on St. Thomas, parallel to the Waterfront to the South. As the capital and the largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666 as Taphus (meaning "beer houses" or "beer halls"). The Main Street, the main tourist shopping center, is known for its Danish colonial …

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Some Tidbits and Memories from a Few Locals 31:00

7y ago31:00

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Our continued tour of the Main Street stores and their proprietors is pre-empted until next week. In keeping with the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming Virgin Islands Transfer Centennial celebration, we'll address several locals who intend to call-in with some tidbits and memories. Because this year, 2017, is the US Virgin Islands Centenn…

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part IV 31:00

7y ago31:00

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Main Street traverses east-west through Charlotte Amalie, on St. Thomas, parallel to the Waterfront to the South. As the capital and the largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666 as Taphus (meaning "beer houses" or "beer halls"). The Main Street, the main tourist shopping center, is known for its Danish colonial …

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Touring Main Street at Kronprindsens Gade and the Rothschild Francis Square 1:05:00

7y ago1:05:00

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Our stroll down Main Street continues; however, today we shall focus on the Rothschild Francis Square, our turn-around point. Better known as Market Square, it has long been a center of activity on the island of St. Thomas. In fact, the remains of a significant pre-Columbian settlement were uncovered near there in 2014 when a Main Street constructi…

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part Three 1:09:00

7y ago1:09:00

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We continue our virtual stroll down the middle section of Main Street, also known by its Danish name, Dronningens Gade. First, a brief history Saint Thomas and its harbor, particularly because it is in the capital city of Charlotte Amalie: After St. Thomas became a free port, it experienced palmy days during the second half of the 18th century as a…

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part Two 1:05:00

7y ago1:05:00

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Join us as we continue our stroll down the middle section of Main Street, also known by its Danish name, Dronningens Gade. First, a brief history Saint Thomas, particularly its capital city of Charlotte Amalie: After it became a free port, the island experienced palmy days during the second half of the 18th century as a regional shipping center. A …

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors 1:01:00

7+ y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Come with us as we stroll down the middle section of Main Street, also known by its Danish name, Dronningens Gade. Let us turn our attention to a brief history Saint Thomas, particularly its capital city of Charlotte Amalie, for a moment. After being turned into a free port, the island experienced palmy days during the second half of the eighteenth…

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Mr. Leonard "Brother B" Bonelli, a Contemporary We Honor and Thank 1:00:00

7+ y ago1:00:00

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We welcome you back after our Holidays hiatus. Thank you for re-joining today, the first of our shows for 2017. With 2017 the year of the centennial of the transfer of the US Virgin Islands to the United States, we will focus our shows all year long on topics, places, and people related to Transfer Day, including the pre- and post- periods. Today w…

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From Us to You: Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 1:02:00

7+ y ago1:02:00

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It’s that time of year when Dr. Richardson and I (Etienne A. Gibbs) would like to take time to send special and heartfelt holiday wishes and music to all our faithful audience family and friends in appreciation and thanks. So, this Christmas Eve we want to do something different.What and Why? Simply because we're in the holiday mood and we want to …

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Dr. Maxine Nunez, Retired Professor of Nursing and Academic Dean at UVI 1:01:00

7+ y ago1:01:00

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Dr. Maxine Nunez, DPH, MPH, MSN, CNE, RN is a retired Professor of Nursing from the University of the Virgin Islands & former Academic Dean of the St. Thomas Campus. Dr. Nunez studied community health/public health administration & research at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health & Hygiene where she earned her doctorate. Research activities in…

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Virgin Islander, Homer Hans Bryant, from Dancer to Dance School Founder 1:02:00

7+ y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Welcome home Homer Hans Bryant & his Bryant Youth Professionals (YPP) Dance Company. Former principal dancer with the world-renowned Dance Theater of Harlem, his professional credits span from a command performance for the Royal Families of Norway & England to the motion picture, The Wiz, with Diana Ross & Michael Jackson. A former member of Prima …

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Dr. Ronald Harrigan and the Development of Education in the Danish West Indies 1:01:00

7+ y ago1:01:00

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During the past 3 weeks in the edition of "Centennial Countdown" in the Virgin Islands Daily News, Dr. Ronald Harrigan's article was published about the Virgin Islands' education foundation that was laid long before Transfer Day. It was a 3-part series on the development of a system of education for the free & enslaved population in the then-Danish…

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Dr. Ronald Harrigan and Dr. Leonard Richardson 1:06:00

7+ y ago1:06:00

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Dr. Ronald Harrigan & I were classmates at CVI 1966-1967. Dr. Leonard Richardson, my neighbor from our youth, were members of the Boys Scout Troop sponsored by Sts. Peter & Paul School. These gentlemen have immersed themselves in educating the masses abroad & our Fellow-Virgin Islanders. Retired Dr Harrigan, with a PhD in Education, is actively edu…

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Meet Kai Frett, A Coordinator of the Community Cleanup of Hassel Island 1:01:00

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Remembering Our Ancestors: Mr. Amadeo Estrill and Mr. Canada Lee 1:01:00

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Euell Nielsen, a Living Historian, Brings a New Perspective to VI History 1:02:00

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August Monday and Other Holidays in the British Virgin Islands 1:02:00

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St. John's Carnival Equals Emancipation Day Plus Independence Day 1:01:00

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It's Carnival (Festival) Time on St. John, US Virgin Islands, Baby! 58:00

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Cedelle Petersen-Christopher, Virgin Islands Cariso Singer and Culture Bearer 1:01:00

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A Sampling of the History of Caribbean Music 57:00

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Memorial Day, the Day We Honor Our Fallen Servicemen and Servicewomen 1:01:00

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History in the Making and History Made 1:00:00

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May Month's Collage of Celebrations in the US Virgin Islands 1:02:00

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Blanche Mary Joseph Sasso, Virgin Islands Role Model, Lived to Be 105 1:01:00

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A Collage of Current Events Becoming History in the Making 1:00:00

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A Review of the Transfer Day Centennial Activities 1:02:00

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Some Transfer Day Events as Witnessed by Valerie Sims of Vintage VI 1:02:00

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Virgin Islands Educators of Various Circumstances Helping to Raise the VI Child 1:01:00

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Extensive Trade and Shipping in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor 1:01:00

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part V 1:01:00

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Continued Tour of Main Street, VI History Month, Transfer Day Centennial, & More 1:01:00

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Some Tidbits and Memories from a Few Locals 31:00

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part IV 31:00

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Touring Main Street at Kronprindsens Gade and the Rothschild Francis Square 1:05:00

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part Three 1:09:00

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors, Part Two 1:05:00

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Main Street: The Stores and Their Proprietors 1:01:00

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Mr. Leonard "Brother B" Bonelli, a Contemporary We Honor and Thank 1:00:00

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From Us to You: Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 1:02:00

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Dr. Maxine Nunez, Retired Professor of Nursing and Academic Dean at UVI 1:01:00

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Virgin Islander, Homer Hans Bryant, from Dancer to Dance School Founder 1:02:00

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Dr. Ronald Harrigan and the Development of Education in the Danish West Indies 1:01:00

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Dr. Ronald Harrigan and Dr. Leonard Richardson 1:06:00

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