THE ISLAND OF ST. CROIX
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UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS


The Ras Makonnen Local No. 5 is located on the island of St. Croix. The island is full of historic sites. This is Anna's Hope in Christiansted.
 Anna's Hope, St. Croix
The Ras Makonnen Local No. 5 is located on the Caribbean island of St. Croix, east of Puerto Rico.  The Igneri (Ancient Ones), Taino, Arawak (Araucano) and Carib indians, called it Ay Ay.  Cristobal Colon located the island in 1493 and called it Santa Cruz--it was renamed St. Croix in 1653.  The island  has 197 historic sites, including 92 windmill towers, 22 large factory chimneys, 20 former sugar factories, and other historical areas.
 
Entrance to underground slave quarters, Sion Hill . . . the hideous colonial past Sion Hill Estate is closed off to the general public . . . Another view at Sion Hill, St. Croix

To reach Ras Ahijah and members of the Ras Makonnen Local, please write to:  rasmakonnenii@yahoo.com
Visit the Ras Makonnen Local No. 5
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