- published: 30 Nov 2011
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The Igneri were an indigenous Arawak people of the southern Greater Antilles in the Caribbean. Historically, it was believed that the Igneri were conquered and displaced by the Island Caribs in an invasion some time before European contact. However, linguistic and archaeological studies in the 20th century have led scholars to more nuanced theories as to the fate of the Igneri. The Igneri spoke an Arawakan language, which transitioned into the Island Carib language.
The Caribbean was populated in various waves, several of which produced varying and often successive archaeological cultures. It is not clear which sites and cultures may be related to the Igneri. Archaeologist Irving Rouse associated them with the Suazoid culture, which emerged around AD 1000 in the Lesser Antilles as a continuation of the earlier Saladoid culture. Suazoid culture lasted until around 1450, which may reflect the transition from Igneri to Island Carib culture in the islands.
Highlights from the SIHSL Basketball Tournament quarterfinals. (Photos/videos by Bill Lyons & Hilton Flores)
Some highlights from Friday's PSAL-SIHSL encounter between McKee/Staten Island Tech and host New Dorp. The Seagulls won the game 63-54.
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Farrell goes up against Curtis in the Staten Island High School League boys basketball championship game. This highly competitive game finished in overtime. Farrell's Nick Corbett puts in 45 points and leads his team to the win.