St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective

St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective "St.JanCo: The St. John Heritage Collective" aims to preserve the identities, cultures, and histories of the people of St. John. EST. 2018
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We seek to create spaces for community engagement, knowledge dissemination, and economic development.

Our amazing food vendors really outdid themselves by making sure there was something delicious for everyone. Chef Durant...
13/01/2026

Our amazing food vendors really outdid themselves by making sure there was something delicious for everyone. Chef Durant and his team whipped up some delicious sliders and wings, while Local & Tasty and Twin Dreads brought their own tasty local delicacies to the table.

Thank you all for bringing your dishes!

Here are some quick flicks from last night's contest! The night was filled with laughs, music, smiles, and more!
06/01/2026

Here are some quick flicks from last night's contest!

The night was filled with laughs, music, smiles, and more!

We called, and ayo answered! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Our St. JanCo team extends a HUGE thank you to our sponsors, judges,...
05/01/2026

We called, and ayo answered!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Our St. JanCo team extends a HUGE thank you to our sponsors, judges, participants, vendors, volunteers, performers, and community members for making our first ever Guavaberry Contest a great success!

Huge thanks to our sponsors, Sports Parks & Recreation, Bloomberg Philanthropies , Love City Car Ferries, VIP Engraving & Awards, and Mooies Bar for your aid with this event.

Thank you to our judges Coreen Smauel, Chef Jucinto Durant, and Jason Cawthorn for using your expertise to crown a champion for this competition!

Special thanks, and congratulations to our contestants, Kenneth Marsh, David Knigjt Jr., Matt Crafts, and 2 others for submitting amazing guavaberry for us to enjoy! Thank you, and congratulations to Alli-Yah Henry and Lisa Corbett-Boynes as well for participating in and winning our Mini event, the Guavaberry Trivia.

Thank you to our vendors, Local & Tasty,
Chef Durant and his team for the cooking demo, Mrs. Frett from Ekaete Corner, Rocky's Henna
Wayne Clendin and Chris for keeping folks engaged, occupied, and fed right!

Thank you to our volunteers Aairyah Athanase and Khaliea Krall, for keeping folks "hydrated" at the bar.

Thank you Quelbe Resurrection and DJ Icon Sounds for keeping the groove going all night long!

Lastly, thank YOU , dear members of our community, for showing up. You are actively helping us preserve history, tradition, and culture with every event you all show up to. So keep showing up!

"Yeah last night we had a lot of fun,
Me bring meh cup so I could sip some rum,
Yeah last we had a lot of fun!
At deh Guavaberry Competition."

-I'll finish the lyrics to that one day.

AŚE! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Meet our Judges for the Contest! Starting with Coreen Samuel:An ancestral Native of the Virgin Islands, Coreen Samuel re...
05/01/2026

Meet our Judges for the Contest!

Starting with Coreen Samuel:

An ancestral Native of the Virgin Islands, Coreen Samuel retired to St. John in 2017 after a 33-year career in Houston, TX. During her residency in Houston, TX, she has worked as a Teacher, Teacher- Researcher, a "Wroters in School" instructor, a Literacy Collaborative Coordinator, and a Teacher Trainer. Her passions include literature, art, history, and culture. These passions led her to launch the VISCWP Young Writers Camp in 2008, which was sponsored by a grant from the VI Humanitaries Organization and later sponsored by the St. John School or the Arts. In 2018, after the devastation left by hurricanes Irma and Maria, she launched the "Mapping the Heart" Writing Project, which allowed children to share their stories after experiencing the aftermath of the storms. This project was conducted in local schools, including the Gift Hill School and Christian Academy. With each endeavor, her focus has been on the preservation of culture through storytelling.

Next, we have Jucinto Durant:

Chef Jucinto Durant is a St. Thomas native and Johnson & Wales University alumnus with a dynamic background in culinary arts and hospitality management. His career includes serving as a Restaurant Manager with Norwegian Cruise Line, where he helped deliver high-level dining experiences to thousands of guests in a fast-paced, global environment. Now a former Culinary Instructor, Jucinto brings his expertise to his work as a Private Chef, Restaurant Consultant, and hospitality partner, collaborating with local businesses across the territory. His approach is rooted in classical training, elevated Caribbean influences, and a commitment to creating memorable, high-quality dining experiences.

And finally Jason Cawthorn:
Jason Cawthron is the founder of Dissenting Spirits Professionals, a consulting firm specializing in product development, production efficiency, and market‑fit analysis for spirits brands. His consulting work is grounded in 16 years as a high‑end, high‑volume cocktail bartender and beverage consultant,where he developed a deep understanding of flavor structure, operational flow, and guest experiences.

Today is the day! I hope you all have been prepping meticulously for this event where grand prizes and good vibes meet t...
04/01/2026

Today is the day!

I hope you all have been prepping meticulously for this event where grand prizes and good vibes meet tradition and culture.

There will be entertainment, snacks, crafts, and more! And the competition itself will have a people's choice and a judges choice, so you really have ample opportunities to walk away victorious!

We hope to see you all there this evening at 5:30 p.m!

31/12/2025

Thank you all for engaging! Some participants took major strides. Now it's time to wrap up this game with our very last, Round 5!

Be sure to join us at our main event- the Guavaberry Contest- to kick off the New Year.

We'd like to thank and congratulate all of our players thus far for their participation. Congratulations again to Ms. Alli-Yah Henry for winning yet another round by being the first to answer both questions! She's simply too quick!

Here are the scores after the first four rounds:
Alli-Yah Henry at 13 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Lisa Corbett-Boynes at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Eleanor Gibney at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ

Feel free to participate just for fun and DM us your answers, or comment on our post below!

ROUND 5:

Where did the widely known Caribbean staple "Good Mah'nin, Good Mah'nin" or "Guavaberry Song" originate from and why?

This question is worth 2 points.

Thank you all so much for playing and watching with us! Be sure to check our story to find out who our champion is! Join us at our event or keep up with our social pages to find out what our Trivia Prize is for this year! πŸ₯³πŸ†

30/12/2025

Don't give up yet, we have one question more, so strap in now for Round 4!

Our Mini Event-the Guavaberry Trivia-lasts from now until January 4, 2026, where we'll have our main event- the Guavaberry Contest- to kick off the New Year.

We'd like to thank and congratulate Ms. Alli-Yah Henry for winning yet another round by being the first to answer! Here are the scores after the first three rounds:
Lisa Corbett-Boynes at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Eleanor Gibney at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Alli-Yah Henry at 6 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ

The BONUS question is still up for grabs and worth 5 points!

-What is another name for Guavaberry?

Want to play and see if a last-minute entry will secure your victory? Or is Ms. Henry going to be our reiging champ? DM us your answers, and you just might luck out! (Please DM and do not respond in the comments πŸ™πŸ½).

ROUND 3:

Which Caribbean Nation/ Island launched the tradition of Guavaberry liquer/ rum-making?

This question is worth 2 points.

Besides Tart and Rum, what are 3 other things that use Guavaberries?

Who will come in first today? πŸ€”

29/12/2025

The first two rounds were a breeze, stay vigilant now as we prepare for Round 3!

Our Mini Event-the Guavaberry Trivia-lasts from now until January 4, 2026, where we'll have our main event- the Guavaberry Contest- to kick off the New Year.

We'd like to thank and congratulate Ms. Alli-Yah Henry for winning Round 2 by being the first to answer! Here are the scores after the first two rounds:
-Lisa Corbett Boynes at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
-Eleanor Gibney at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎyaah -Alli-Yah Henry at 4 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ

There's still time for you to enter the race and take your place on the leader board, so make sure that you run to our DM's with a quickness! (Please DM and do not respond in the comments πŸ™πŸ½).

ROUND 3:

Which Caribbean Nation/ Island launched the tradition of Guavaberry liquer/ rum-making?

This round has a BONUS question worth 5 points! What is another name for Guavaberry?

Be the first to answer both questions correctly to earn a total of 7 points!

Are you today's victor? πŸ‘€

29/12/2025

And we're back again with Round 2 of our Mini Event: the Guavaberry Trivia!!!

This event lasts from now until January 4, 2026 where we'll have our main event- the Guavaberry Contest- to kick off the New Year.

We'd like to thank and congratulate our leading players for the first round:
Lisa Corbett-Boynes at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Eleanor Gibney at 7 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ
Alli-Yah Henry at 2 points! πŸ‘πŸΎ

There's still time for you to enter the race and take your place on the leader board, so make sure that you run to our DM's with a quickness! (Please DM and do not respond in the comments πŸ™πŸ½).

ROUND 2:
Which vitamin is rich in this fruit?

This question is worth 2 points.

Are you going to be our Trivia champ?πŸ†βœ¨οΈ

27/12/2025

And deh ting set!!!

This question is worth two points. Make sure that you're FIRST in our DM's to take your place in the race.

ROUND 1:
Which continent/area of the world is Guavaberry native to?

This round has a BONUS question worth 5 points!
What other parts of the world can you find Guavaberry in?

Answer the main question and earn 2 points, get ahead with the bonus question with 5 points, or answer them both for a total of 7 pointd and stay ahead of everyone else!

Leh we go!!!

27/12/2025

Grab yuh thinking caps and geh ready to run...to our social pages weh we bout to have some fun! πŸ₯³

St. JanCo welcomes you to join our mini event- The Guavaberry Trivia game- that spans from now up until the event itself!

Where the Guavaberry Contest tests your culinary skills, our Guavaberry Trivia tests your knowledge on a traditional practice that we share with the wider Caribbean.

So! Yuh think yuh have wah it takes to be crowned the Trivia champion and to walk away with deh special prize? Play ah we game, give it a try, and see if YOU have wah it takes to rise.

Happy Holidays from our team to you and your families! We hope that you all have been gathering your materials and worki...
27/12/2025

Happy Holidays from our team to you and your families!

We hope that you all have been gathering your materials and working on your recipes for this upcoming contest. You absolutely want to be a part of this!

We still have open spots for participants and a few spots left for vendors. One of those spots can be yours!

Come on out and help us wrap up the holidays and kick-off the New Year with traditional flare.

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