30
Apr
2009
I’ve seen lots of mango trees in my time, but this is the first time I’ve seen a mango tree with 8 to 9 branches originating from the stem of the tree. The lord works in mysterious ways.
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Archive for April, 2009
29
Apr
2009
Toward the end of the 18 century, sugar and trade profits in the West Indies were dwindling. But the cost of defending the island remained high, both in money and manpower. At the Cabrits, many troops died of fever and other ill effects of the climate. To solve this manpower problem, Britain recruited African and Creole slaves, better adapted to the climate, to form the Black West Indian Regiments.
To learn more about the West Indies Regiment Soldier, visit Fort Shirley at the Cabrits National Park.
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28
Apr
2009
The Noorwood House on King George Vth street with its large front step and enclosed partico dates from at least the middle of the 19th century. Built entirely of wood it is one of the last surviving town houses which still has its large backyard of the kitchen and out houses. Source:Historic Roseau book
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