Pickleball Fever Spreads on St. John

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Pickleball Fever Spreads on St. John

St. John residents passing the public tennis courts in Cruz Bay may have noticed that the recently resurfaced courts now feature new colors and line patterns. That's because one of the two courts has been reconfigured for pickleball, the popular, relatively new sport that brings together elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.

Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Carrying on the Sailing Traditions of Coral Bay- S/V Pepper Returns to St. John | News of St. John

The mystical maritime history of St. John has many layers. From ancient ships with inaugural arrivals of discovery on these shores to present day recreational chartering…Boats of all shapes, types and sizes are an integral part of both the history and the future of St. John. The history of ships

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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI

Sculptor Mike Walsh displays "Pieces" at sevenminusseven

Tonight, the sevenminusseven art gallery's first curated exhibit in nearly two years, showcasing the talents of metal sculptor Mike Walsh in a new show called "Pieces," comes to a close.

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

Grave Desecration Shocks St. Croix Family

Visiting their family plot in Kingshill Cemetery, a St. Croix family found their parents’ tomb vandalized: their carefully placed flowers strewn all over, the vases shattered, the metal name plates bent down.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Saharan Dust Gone – For Now

The plumes of Saharan dust that visit the territory every summer apparently started a little early this year. Residents reported the familiar haze and grit showed up late last week but had cleared by Tuesday.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Nigeria: 2023 - There'll Be No Credible Election, Unless - Bishop Kukah

[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah, has warned that the 2023 general elections will not be free, fair or credible, unless those at the helm of affairs were able to create a sense of common citizenship among Nigerians.

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Source: allAfrica.com

2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show Set for November at Yacht Haven Grande Marina

Set for Nov. 12-15 and hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) at IGY Marinas Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, this fall’s show is a ‘must-do.’

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Fallen Veteran/Farmer to Be Honored Posthumously During Agriculture Fair

Well known St. Croix veteran and livestock farmer John W. “Johnny” Tranberg will be posthumously recognized at the opening ceremonies of Agrifest 2022

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VIEDA, VIUCEDD to Host Webinar on Accessible Web Design for Businesses

Web accessible sites are developed so that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with the web page. This webinar will air on Wednesday, March 25.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Casting of Lots by Candidates for 2022 Primary Election Scheduled for May 31

The casting of lots will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, at the Elections System offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix.

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VIDOH Announces Availability of Pediatric COVID-19 Boosters

The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine boosters to everyone age five and older.

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UVI Bulletin Board for May

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

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U.S. Virgin Islander Started Firdous Biotech, An Agricultural Business in Tanzania

U.S. Virgin Islanders are venturing more and more into the agricultural industry within the USVI and abroad. Tariq Abdul-Akbar recently shared why he decided to move to Tanzania and start Firdous Biotech, a company that produces fertilizers for use in organic farming.

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Task Force Formed to Deal with Cannabis Edibles in VI Schools

An Edibles Task Force has been formed to deal with the growing use of edible cannabis by the territory’s students, a V.I. Police Department representative said during Wednesday’s Senate Health Hospitals and Human Services Committee hearing.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Rihanna is finally bringing Fenty Beauty and Skin to Africa

The wait is finally over. Rihanna on Tuesday announced that she was bringing her Fenty Beauty and Skin brand to Africa. The billionaire singer and businesswoman made this known to her millions of followers on Twitter. 'I’ve been waiting for this moment!! Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin are finally

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

USVISA and CONCACAF Nations League Select Senior Men Team Players

The team is comprised of veteran players with (CNL) experience and a handful of younger players from the USVISA Youth development programs.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Nurses March for New Contract

Several dozen health care workers, joined by a handful of educators, marched through downtown Christiansted Thursday afternoon from the police station at Basin Triangle to Government House to protest working conditions and a contract that expired almost two years ago.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

J. Benton Construction Completes National Construction Safety Week

, a construction leader in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has successfully participated in the 9th Annual 2022 National Construction Safety Week. Dedicated to creating a safety culture among all staff, J. Benton Construction jobsite superintendents on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John implemented daily

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*UPDATE: Legislature Calls on Payne to Resign as Sexual Misconduct Allegations Mount*

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement Thursday calling on Attorney General Denise George to open an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse made against At-Large Senator Steven Payne by a young woman who alleged that Payne sexually assaulted her when she was a minor.

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Roland-Garros: ici c’est Parry

TENNIS - La Française, 96emondiale, a renversé la tenante du titre et numéro deux mondiale Barbora Krejcikova. Où s’arrêtera-t-elle? C’est la première vraie étincelle bleue de la quinzaine. Diane Parry a enflammé le court Philippe-Chatrier toit fermé (la pluie s’étant invitée en début de

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Source: Haiti24 – Nouvelles d’Haïti | Politique, affaires courantes, sport et autres rubriques

St. Thomas Native Serves the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Italy

Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Melendez, a native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and son of Ms. Bernadette Maynard-Melendez and Mr. Joseph A. Melendez, serves at Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, located in Sigonella, Italy.

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COMMENTARY: Is Religious Freedom Free?

By Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor | The Oakland Post (NNPA) - The late Fannie Lou Hamer said, “If I am truly free, who can tell me how much of […] The post COMMENTARY: Is Religious Freedom Free? appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

Antilles School’s Gabrielle Baa is Territorial Doodle for Google Winner

Flying in from San Francisco, Google Diversity Specialist Laurie Bennett helped surprise Antilles School sixth-grader Gabrielle Baa with some exciting news: out of thousands of entries, Gabrielle’s was recently selected as the territorial winner of the annual Google for Doodle competition.

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Atlanta-raised Harris shines for US Virgin Islands national team - The Atlanta Voice

Texas-born, Atlanta-raised Zahmyre Harris is using his talent as a soccer player to dismantle barriers and positively influence generations on and off the soccer field. From playing at a young age, to now competing in the World Cup and Olympics Games for the U.S. Virgin Islands na

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Source: Home - The Atlanta Voice

DHS to Close SNAP/ Medicaid Eligibility Office on St. Croix Temporarily

The SNAP/Medicaid Eligibility Office and the Medicaid Special Services office at 4102 Mars Hill will be temporarily closed on May 10 and May 11; it will reopen on Thursday, May 12.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

WTJX’s Live Recording of Sunset Jazz Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Unise Tranberg on May 28

Prepare to be moved and entertained by this heartfelt Sunset Jazz tribute to Unise Tranberg on the PBS station in the U.S.V.I.

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2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show Set for November at Yacht Haven Grande Marina

Set for Nov. 12-15 and hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) at IGY Marinas Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, this fall’s show is a ‘must-do.’

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

Department of Human Services to Hold ‘Project Homeless Connect’ Events During May

The last Project Homeless Connect event was held in 2015 and successfully served 217 persons on St. Thomas, 185 on St. Croix and 38 on St. John. Volunteers from government and community-based agencies have participated in the planning and will come together to support this year’s three-event

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Paws From Paradise Fly to New Homes

Over the last five days, three planeloads of Crucian puppies were airlifted to the mainland, most adopted in a matter of hours, through the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center's Paws from Paradise program.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Fahie Seeks Release as Feds' Bond Appeal Delayed

Andrew Fahie is seeking release from federal custody in Florida because the U.S. Justice Department has taken too long to file its appeal of his bond, according to a motion filed Tuesday in District Court in Miami.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Abortion Issue Coming Home

The highly anticipated action by the U.S. Supreme Court to remove federal guarantees for abortion rights likely will have little immediate impact on Virgin Islands residents, but it may spur them to grapple with an issue that it has been easy to avoid for the last 50 years.

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