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News ReleaseFor Details Contact UVI's Public Relations Office at:Tel: (340) 693-1057 Fax: (340) 693-1055 E-mail: pr@uvi.edu PR HomeNews Releases UVI Home PageNovember 3, 2006 'The Caribbean Writer' Seeks Submissions for 21st Issue The Caribbean Writer, a literary anthology published by the University of the Virgin Islands, is currently seeking submissions for its 21st issue. As usual, the Caribbean should be central to the work or the work should reflect a Caribbean heritage, experience or perspective. Writers are encouraged to submit poems, short stories, personal essays and one-act plays.Only previously unpublished work will be considered.(If self-published, give details.)Writers should include brief biographical information and put name, address, telephone number, email address (if any) and title of manuscript on a separate sheet of paper.Only the title should appear on the manuscript. Special Sections for Volume 21 include: Caribbean Cultural Critique: Articles on aspects of Caribbean culture, essays assessing the genre and its practitioners, and interviews. Francophone Caribbean Poetry and Prose: verse, short fiction, personal essays, interviews (English renderings in each genre). All submissions are eligible for the following prizes: The Canute A Brodhurst Prize for best short story; The Daily News Prize for best poetry; The David Hough Literary Prize to a Caribbean author; The Marguerite Cobb-McKay Prize to a Virgin Island author and The Charlotte and Isidor Paiewonsky Prize for first time publication in The Caribbean Writer. Mail submissions to The Caribbean Writer, University of the Virgin Islands, RR 1, Box 10,000, Kingshill St. Croix, USVI 00850-9781 or submit electronically to qmars@uvi.edu or submit@thecaribbeanwriter.com.All submissions must be postmarked by Nov. 30, 2006. For more information, visit www.TheCaribbeanWriter.com or call (340) 692-4152. ###Historically American... Uniquely Caribbean... Globally Interactive...News Releases UVI Home Page TOP

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1.1 Rainwater harvestingfrom rooftop catchmentsThe application of an appropriate rainwater harvesting technology can make possible the utilization of rainwater as a valuable and, in many cases, necessary water resource. Rainwater harvesting has been practiced for more than 4, 000 years, and, in most developing countries, is becoming essential owing to the temporal and spatial variability of rainfall. Rainwater harvesting is necessary in areas having significant rainfall but lacking any kind of conventional, centralized government supply system, and also in areas where good quality fresh surface water or groundwater is lacking.Annual rainfall ranging from less than 500 to more than 1 500 mm can be found in most Latin American countries and the Caribbean. Very frequently most of the rain falls during a few months of the year, with little or no precipitation during the remaining months. There are countries in which the annual and regional distribution of rainfall also differ significantly.For more than three centuries, rooftop catchments and cistern storage have been the basis of domestic water supply on many small islands in the Caribbean. During World War II, several airfields were also turned into catchments. Although the use of rooftop catchment systems has declined in some countries, it is estimated that more than 500 000 people in the Caribbean islands depend at least in part on such supplies. Further, large areas of some countries in Central and South America, such as Honduras, Brazil, and Paraguay, use rainwater harvesting as an important source of water supply for domestic purposes, especially in rural areas.Technical DescriptionA rainwater harvesting system consists of three basic elements: a collection area, a conveyance system, and storage facilities. The collection area in most cases is the roof of a house or a building. The effective roof area and the material used in constructing the roof influence the efficiency of collection and the water quality.A conveyance system usually consists of gutters or pipes that deliver rainwater falling on the rooftop to cisterns or other storage vessels. Both drainpipes and roof surfaces should be constructed of chemically inert materials such as wood, plastic, aluminum, or fiberglass, in order to avoid adverse effects on water quality.The water ultimately is stored in a storage tank or cistern, which should also be constructed of an inert material. Reinforced concrete, fiberglass, or stainless steel are suitable materials. Storage tanks may be constructed as part of the building, or may be built as a separate unit located some distance away from the building. Figure 1 shows a schematic of a rooftop catchment system in the Dominican Republic.· All rainwater tank designs (see Figures 2a and 2b) should include as a minimum requirement:- A solid secure cover- A coarse inlet filter- An overflow pipe- A manhole, sump, and drain to facilitate cleaning- An extraction system that does not contaminate the water; e.g., a tap or pump- A soakaway to prevent spilled water from forming puddles near the tankAdditional features might include:- A device to indicate the amount of water in the tank- A sediment trap, tipping bucket, or other foul flush mechanism- A lock on the tap- A second sub-surface tank to provide water for livestock, etc.· The following questions need to be considered in areas where a rainwater cistern system project is being considered, to establish whether or not rainwater catchment warrants further investigation:- Is there a real need for an improved water supply?- Are present water supplies either distant or contaminated, or both?- Do suitable roofs and/or other catchment surfaces exist in the community?- Does rainfall exceed 400 mm per year?- Does an improved water supply figure prominently in the community's list of development priorities?· If the answer to these five questions is yes, it is a clear indication that rainwater collection might be a feasible water supply option. Further questions, however, also need to be considered:- What alternative water sources are available in the community and how do these compare with the rooftop catchment system?- What are the economic, social, and environmental implications of the various water supply alternatives (e.g., how able is the community to pay for water obtained from other sources; what is the potential within the community for income generating activities that can be used to develop alternative water sources; does the project threaten the livelihood of any community members, such as water vendors?)- What efforts have been made, by either the community or an outside agency, to implement an improved water supply system in the past? (Lessons may be learned from the experiences of the previous projects.)· All catchment surfaces must be made of nontoxic material. Painted surfaces should be avoided if possible, or, if the use o

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Contents:About St. JohnAbout the U.S. Virgin IslandsAbout St. John S t. John, the smallest and least populated of the three major U.S. Caribbean vacation destination for Virgin Islands is a favorite thousands of international travelers. Much of lovely St. John is an unspoiled wilderness, boasting on of the world’s finest examples of nature’s beauty.Two-thirds of St. John is protected by the National Park Service--which means that visitors will be able to enjoy the untouched beauty of this Caribbean jewel as Mother Nature intended.Committed environmentalists, St. Johnians have become pioneers in the field of “Ecotourism.” The U.S. Virgin Islands lead the world in the development of “sustainable tourism,” which protects the beautiful natural environment while allowing visitors to enjoy it in its pristine wonder.Within the 11,560-acre national park on St. John are many of the island’s accommodations built in the spirit that Laurence Rockefeller intended when he deeded the land to the National Park Service years ago.Environmentally conscious properties and campsites are abundant.The wide variety of guest houses and villas available to visitors are also popular on St. John. These accommodations range from charming and intimate to grand and luxurious. Most have breathtaking views, and many have private swimming pools. Beautiful hotels, campgrounds, small inns and “eco-resorts” are available for travelers.The best way to get to know St. John is to choose from the several modes of transportation available for seeing the island’s exotic and tropical sites. To view St. John’s rugged beauty, you may tour the island by safari bus. Your tour guide will entertain you with tales of the island’s folklore and tropical wildlife. Centuries-old sugar plantations offering a glimpse into St. John’s past may be found along the island’s coastline.Jeeps are another popular way of getting around on this 19-square -mile island which is composed mostly of green mountaintops and white-sand beaches. Jeeps may be rented in Cruz Bay, one of St. Johns tow towns—the other town is Coral Bay.Tropical rain forests and wooded hillsides are usually explored by foot—either with or without a tour guide. Hiking trails with ancient petroglyphs, small waterfalls and streams, secluded resting spots and cliffside views are easy to find on St. John.Unique boutiques, specialty shops, fine restaurants and quaint open-air cafes may be found in Mongoose Junction, Wharfside Village and throughout Cruz Bay. Additional restaurants and shops may be found on the other end of the island in Coral Bay.Even after just a brief visit, you will agree that St. John is a nature-lover’s paradise.Day-long boat excursions are available to take you from St. John to any of the nearby islands inhabited or not. What could be better than a deserted island for a romantic picnic? You may also choose to stay closer to St. John and explore the many intricate bays and inlets of this gorgeous island. St. Thomas is also just a short ferry ride away from Cruz Bay.Elegant jewelry, local pottery and artwork, colorful island-wear and exotic perfumes can be purchased in the island’s many unique boutiques and specialty shops. Local craftspeople often incorporate the island’s natural beauty in their artwork.Fine restaurants and quaint open-air cafes may be found in Mongoose Junction, Wharfside Village and throughout Cruz Bay. Other fine restaurants are located on the other end of the island in Coral Bay or nestled in the mountains high above St. John.St. John has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and the right of access to most beaches is protected by law. You may not have time to visit all of them, but Hawksnest Beach and Trunk Bay shouldn’t be missed.Endless Vacation magazine reports that St. John is one of ”the best places in the entire Caribbean to explore the under- water world while snorkeling at a leisurely pace. With a snorkel, mask and fins, you can make the brief transition from sun-drenched beach to magical underwater landscape that’s second to none.” Trunk Bay even offers an underwater snorkeling trail complete with illustrations and descriptions of the nearby sea life perfect for either the beginning snorkeler or the more seasoned underwater explorer. Watersports-equipment rental, snack bar and restroom facilities are all available at Trunk Bay.Party lovers will surely want to visit St. John’s carnival held every Fourth of July. With parades, boat races, a coronation ceremony for the Carnival King and Queen and fireworks, Carnival is one of St. John’s most exciting annual events.Even after just a brief visit, you will agree that St. John is a nature-lover’s paradise.United States Virgin Islands A group of 3 islands and about 50 islets, most of which are uninhabited, in the Lesser Antilles chain of the West Indies, east of Puerto Rico and lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The three islands, with thei