182 Degrees Conferred at 2024 UVI-St. Thomas Commencement

UVI Mourns the Loss of Playwright and Professor, David Edgecombe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is mourning the loss of David Edgecombe, former executive director of the Reichhold Center for the Arts and retired associate professor of communications who passed away on November 19. During his 30-year career at UVI, Edgecombe

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Morrow, John Howard (1910-2000)

John Morrow was a teacher, scholar, and diplomat who became America’s first leader at two key postings, the West African country of Guinea, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

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En direct, guerre en Ukraine : un « engin explosif improvisé » entraîne le déraillement d’un train de marchandises en Russie - Haiti24

L’armée russe affirme qu’elle progresse autour d’Avdiïvka, les Ukrainiens disent repousser ses assauts. L’armée russe, qui attaque la ville depuis un mois, tente toujours de l’encercler et de s’emparer d’une cokerie, qui constitue un point stratégique. « Non seulement ils se battent pour

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UVI Bulletin Board for June

Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

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Premier Project Selects UVI Student for Summer Internship

The students were vetted to help launch PROPEL, a virtual/physical campus that will serve as a global digital hub for leadership and career development for more than 100 HBCUs.

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Crafting your personal definition of financial wellness - Dallas Examiner

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Financial wellness refers to having a healthy and balanced relationship with money. In general, it is where an individual's financial situation aligns with their values, goals, […] The post Crafting your personal definition of financial wellness appea

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Viya Supports UVI’s 13D Business Launch Competition With $50,000 in Prize Funds

The competition, sponsored by 13D Research and Viya, is designed to eliminate the obstacle of financing for UVI student entrepreneurs who have developed potentially profitable businesses.

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Delayed pain

Nothing, not even an official exchange rate that lags far behind the rate proffered by the black market, prepares the ordinary Malawian for the moment the Kwacha tumbles. Which is, somehow, understandable because nobody wants painful things to unravel right before their eyes. It is better to

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HILL TO DIE ON

Cabinet Minister Aubyn Hill on Wednesday declared his support for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Middle East, calling it independent of any Holness administration position or policy. Hill, the minister of industry, investment,...

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Samara Dolabaille wins GCCA+ Bocas youth essay competition - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Seventeen-year-old Samara Dolabaille is the first-place winner of the GCCA+ Bocas Ways of Sunlight Youth Writing Competition. Administered by the Bocas Lit Fest in partnership with the EU-funded Global Climate Change Alliance+, the writing competition for young authors aged 12-18 celebrates th

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Nigeria: Issues in Tinubu's Oversized Delegation to COP28

[Premium Times] Given the country's present debt profile, the current profligacy by the government will make it even more difficult for it to get any listening ear for debt forgiveness or debt relief from its Western creditors.

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Local family spreads holiday cheer with their holiday wonderland - WS Chronicle

Local family spreads holiday cheer with their holiday wonderland The post Local family spreads holiday cheer with their holiday wonderland appeared first on WS Chronicle.

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UVI Bulletin Board for June 2

Here's what is happening on both campuses of the Unversity of the Virgin Islands.

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South Africa: Govt Takes Steps to Form National Oil Company - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2023

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10 Times Mary J. Blige Proved She Should Have Her Own Boot Line (And We Wanted To Buy It)

Mary J. Blige has no problem stepping on necks. Literally. Over the years, Mary J. Blige's boots have become her signature style and, arguably, just as famous as she is. They are a culture classic, defining hip-hop 'haute' and fly-girl fabulousness. Mary's friend and long-time stylist, Misa

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Vieux Fort Comprehensive Showcases The Power Of Kweyol

The theme for this year’s Creole Heritage Month is “Kweyol Se’Fos Nou,” (Creole is our strength) and one school went full force in highlighting the power of the Kweyol language and it various cultural facets. The Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School held several activities to inculcate a se

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Sparc Systems donate K15 million towards children surgeries at Beit Cure - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Sparc Systems Limited, on Monday donated a sum of K15 million to Beit Cure Children’s Hospital in Blantyre as a way of supporting their efforts to provide life-changing surgeries to children with treatable disabilities. The gesture is a timely response to a recent appeal by the hospital which is

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Black Business: Neitly Vegan Sweets - Texas Metro News

Neitly Vegan Sweets is the brainchild of Laneit Jones, who embarked on this culinary journey driven by a personal struggle. Her quest began when she found herself faced with the […] The post Black Business: Neitly Vegan Sweets appeared first on Texas Metro News.

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Malawi: Farming With a Mixture of Crops, Animals and Trees Is Better for the Environment and for People - Evidence From Ghana and Malawi

[The Conversation Africa] Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in hand with increased greenhouse gas emissions, land and water degradation, and loss of

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Williams remembered for extensive cricket knowledge, being dedicated coach, educator

IN A deeply emotional and serene atmosphere at the G.C. Foster College of Sport and Physical Education’s gymnasium, a heartfelt memorial service was held in celebration of the life and accomplishments of the institution’s late vice-principal, Gibbs...

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LOTTO Results edit post Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 28 February 2021 2021-02-28 edit post Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 27 February 2021

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The Top 10 Black British Actresses To Look Out For in 2024

The film and television industry has undeniably been enriched with vibrant life and rich culture, thanks to the exceptional talents of Black British actresses. In recent times, these women have been making a significant impact on television screens, captivating audiences with their remarkable

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UVI Receives $250K Grant to Advance Constitutional Development, Self Determination

The grant will allow the university to establish an Office of Constitutional Development and Self Determination that will expand the previous public education efforts and create a university curriculum.

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Former Mississippi Cop Gets Just 1 Year In Prison For Forcing Latino Man To Suck Urine Off Of Jail Cell Floor

Just think about how common this kind of thing must be in the city of Pearl, which is in the Jackson area of Mississippi, if this officer of the law felt so comfortable treating a detainee this way that he would do it in front of security cameras and take photos of his own to document

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TennCare asks for $735.3M in federal, state budget increase

(The Center Square) – TennCare is asking for a $735.3 million budget increase between state and federal funds next year as it moves to a new Medicaid Management Information System, which carries a one-time cost of $237 million, of which $212.3 million will come from federal funds. The budget req

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UVI Bulletin Board for January

Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

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Atlanta named one of 10 national markets offering most concessions for renters

In a November research report from Zillow, Atlanta was listed as the metro area offering the 10th largest share of rental concessions to prospective tenants, joining similarly expanding cities Phoenix, Nashville and Charlotte, North Carolina. The post Atlanta named one of 10 nat

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Host UVI Women Take Second in HBCU Basketball Tournament

The University of the Virgin Islands women's basketball overcame being perpetually shorthanded to finish second in the tournament for Historically Black Colleges and Universities hosted at UVI's Sports and Recreation Center on St Thomas.

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Illinois legislators eye $870 million in tax increases ahead of budget deal - Illinois - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is discussing a tax increase package for the coming fiscal year to raise an additional $870 million, but late Saturday there was still no movement on the overall budget or the budget implementation bill. Legislators were scheduled to adjourn Friday, but

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UVI to Welcome New and Transfer Students; Orientation Set for Week of August 9

On Thursday, Aug. 12, on both campuses of the university, students will be introduced to their deans from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. At 11 a.m., they will receive an official welcome from President David Hall via Zoom.

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