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Celebrating Two Years of the Corn Islands Virtual Library

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMay 01, 2025

Honouring Our Culture and Community Two years ago today, on 1 May 2023, The Corn Islands Virtual Library was launched. We are deeply gratefu...

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History of The Corn Islands Virtual Library

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 27, 2025

The Corn Islands Virtual Library was founded on 19 August 2021 and officially launched on the internet on 1 May 2023 by Shayron Tower, a nat...

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Corn Islands Holy Week and Easter Traditions

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 14, 2025

During Holy Week and the Easter season, when Christians commemorate the passion and resurrection of Jesus, the Corn Islands observe traditio...

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Holy Week and Easter Superstitions in the Corn Islands

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 14, 2025

Holy Week and Easter are sacred periods observed by Christians worldwide to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. In ...

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Soul of the World Gets New Info Board on Great Corn Island

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 10, 2025

In collaboration with the Ródrigo Campbell Foundation and Hotel & Restaurant Arenas Beach—and in coordination with the Town Hall—an info...

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The Corn Islands in 1776: A Glimpse from Juan Antonio de Gastelu’s Caribbean Exploration

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 05, 2025

Long before becoming a Nicaraguan tourist haven, the Corn Islands—once known as Islas de Mangles—were quiet but strategic outposts along the...

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Baseball on the Corn Islands, Nicaragua

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 31, 2025

Baseball is one of the most popular sports on the Corn Islands, deeply ingrained in the daily lives of its residents. Young and old alike pa...

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Rinkie Witz: A Natural and Cultural Landmark of Great Corn Island

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 30, 2025

Rinkie Witz, also known as Flint Rock, is a notable rock formation located in the Bluff area of Great Corn Island. What sets this rock apart...

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William Dampier’s Account of the Corn Islands: A 17th-Century Perspective

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 18, 2025

In 1681, the English navigator and buccaneer William Dampier recorded his observations of the islands off the eastern coast of present-day N...

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Nicaragua Caribbean Baseball Series Returns to Corn Island After 14 Years

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 10, 2025

The Caribbean Baseball Series is set to make a historic return to Corn Island after 14 years, marking its 74th edition from 3 to 13 April 20...

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The Soul of the World: Corn Island

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 03, 2025

A Monument of Universal Significance The Soul of the World is a monumental sculpture in the shape of a vertex, symbolising the connection b...

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Happy 85 Anniversary Corn Islands

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryFebruary 09, 2025

As the Corn Islands archipelago celebrates 85 years since being declared a municipality in Nicaragua, let us honour its cultural, natural, a...

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Rumpless Hen - Song by Vertic Hodgson

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryJanuary 21, 2025

Rescued fragments from a 1970s song by Vertic Hodgson, a local composer Verse When you hear the Rumpless fowl ball, Helena throws her head t...

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The History of Watchnight Services on the Corn Islands

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryDecember 29, 2024

The Watchnight service is a cherished tradition on the Corn Islands and other Caribbean territories influenced by Christianity. While it is ...

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Autonomy Day 2024

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryOctober 30, 2024

Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Autonomy Regime of Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast, a milestone celebrating self-governance and preser...

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List of Slave Owners and Number of Liberated Individuals on Corn Island ( 27 August 1841)

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryAugust 11, 2024

This is an authentic transcript from the original document declaring the emancipation of enslaved people on Corn Island on Friday, 27 August...

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Honouring Our Legacy: Black Heritage Month in Nicaragua's Caribbean

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryAugust 01, 2024

This August, we come together to commemorate Black Heritage Month in the Caribbean of Nicaragua, a time dedicated to reflecting on the resil...

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One year since The Corn Islands Virtual Library launched

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryApril 30, 2024

Happy anniversary to us! It's been one year since The Corn Islands Virtual Library launched. We hold a deep affection for our homeland...

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The Egg in the Glass of Water on Good Friday

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 29, 2024

Holy Week is considered one of the most significant dates on the Christian calendar and has been observed by Christians on the Corn Islands ...

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Statement on the Passing of Mrs Lorna Hodgson

The Corn Islands Virtual LibraryMarch 20, 2024

The Corn Islands Virtual Library extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs Lorna Hodgson, affectionately known as Miss N...

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