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Media Invited to Cover & Photograph the 22nd Annual Eastern Caribbean Islands in Between Conference

Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC)

Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the University of the Virgin Islands  22nd Annual Eastern Caribbean “Islands in Between Conference” on Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. This year’s conference focuses on languages, literature, and cultures of the Eastern Caribbean.

            The conference is co-organized by Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) at the University of the Virgin Islands, the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, and the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.

The Keynote speaker is Dr. George Franklin who will deliver his message on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m.

            The entire UVI community and the wider Virgin Islands community are invited to this event which will enlighten you on the richness of the Caribbean and its cultures.

What:             22nd Annual Eastern Caribbean Island Culture Conference

When:             Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 – Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019   

Time:              9 a.m.

Where:           The Great Hall – Albert A. Sheen Campus – St. Croix

                        Evans Center (EVC) 401 and North West Wing (NWW) Rooms 102-103

Contact:         UVI Public Relations Office (340) 693-1059