Author José Carrasquillo

Vieques-PR-Biobay Conservation

VCHT Conservation Efforts Culminate in Historical Agreement with DNER

An agreement between the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust (VCHT) and the PR Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) to co-manage the nature preserve that holds the Mosquito Bio-lumines... Read More...

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Boys and Their Toys

The Eye Catching Car Known Around the World! José Cuenca has an all consuming hobby: his car is adorned with hundreds of ornaments. Everyone on Vieques knows the vehicle even if they don’t know the Viequ... Read More...

Veggie Options

Vegetarian and Vegan Options: the choices are in

Legumes, tuber roots, breadfruit, beans and grains were integral to the diet I grew up with. My grandmother’s garden always had okra, tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, peppers, corn, zucchini, a pumpkin patch a... Read More...

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The Fire Within: Sandra Reyes

I ask Sandra Reyes, “When did you start to paint?” There is a prolonged pause that suggests she’s heard a different question, like when did you start breathing? She brings the pause to an end with a commanding,... Read More...

Crab Island Rum

Crab Island Rum Vieques: The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Ivan Torres Ortiz

By José Carrasquillo and Kelly Thompson When one meets Ivan Torres Ortiz, one can’t avoid being drawn into his world and feeling the intensity and passion fueling his dream. His passion is making artisan rum... Read More...