Cultural Unity Shines at 60th VI-PR Friendship Celebration With Festivities Across the Territory

The 60th annual Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship celebration kicked off with several events this year to mark six decades of cultural unity between the two U.S. territories. The festivities, which culminate on Monday, have taken place across the USVI and include a variety of competitions, performances, and special acknowledgments. A highlight of the week was the announcement of the top three winners in the Arroz Con Pollo Competition during the Friendship Village event at the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Lower Love on Saturday night. Sylvia Mateo, representing Jessica’s Food Truck, took first place for the second time, having previously won in 2022. "I am honored to once again come in 1st Place for the Arroz Con Pollo (rice and chicken) Competition. One of my main ingredients in all of my cooking is love. I will be back next year," Mateo shared with excitement. The second-place title went to Jacque Eastman of Lion Paw, while Dilenia Mercado from El Oasis del Sabor took third. Lui...