Crucian Groups Call for Action to Self-determine Their Economic Future

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Crucian Groups Call for Action to Self-determine Their Economic Future

An Engage VI town hall hosted by the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development on Thursday invited Crucians to reimagine their economy without the Limetree Bay Refinery, and ended with a call for action.

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