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EPA Orders Limetree Bay Refinery to Pause Operations for 60 Days
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered Limetree Bay Terminal LLC and Limetree Bay Refining LLC to pause all operations for 60 days at its St. Croix refinery.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Spooner granted bail on assault charge - Barbados Today
Accused Rohan Ramon Spooner was allowed to go home on Monday after spending five nights on remand at HMP Dodds. When the 29-year-old from Pool No. 2, St John appeared before Magistrate Elwood Watts on Monday he was granted bail in the sum of $1 500 which he secured with one surety. Spooner is
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Sagicor rewards its team for 2020 excellence - Barbados Today
Having successfully navigated the most challenging year in the company’s 180-year history, Sagicor has made it clear that the reason that the company was able to record a triumphant 2020, was due to the stellar work of its hardworking and dedicated team. The company recently showed its
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Youth Transformation Series for May 2021 - Milwaukee Community Journal
This month – on the 13th, 20th, and 27th (Thursdays) – the Youth Transformation Series will be hosting multiple FREE May 2021 learning events that are open for the public. The Youth Transformation Series is a social and emotional learning program that will give males and females ages 12-27 the
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Longtime Friend Pens Book in Tribute to ‘Mama Lois’ Coleman
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times “Mama Lois” Coleman, who dedicated her life to mentoring young girls and founded of Grace House Ministries, Incorporated, was a community icon when she passed away on March 31, 2019 at age 95. In honor of her life and legacy, Vernessa Barnes, a longtime
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Support grows for change to ganja law
An increasing number of Jamaicans are of the view that the law should be changed to make it easier for people to buy ganja for their personal use.That is the finding of two public opinion polls conducted for the Jamaica Observer by Bill Johnson between March and July this year.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Tropical Storm Nicholas slows, dumps rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas slowed to a crawl over the Houston area Tuesday after making landfall earlier as a hurricane, knocking The post Tropical Storm Nicholas slows, dumps rain along Gulf Coast appeared first on TheGrio.
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N-Word-Spewing Racist Is Indicted For Beating Black Teen With A Bike Lock As Hate Crimes Grow In 2020 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Bruce C.T. Wright, NewsOne This year has been marked by a global pandemic, but another public health crisis has also been growing behind the scenes: people being charged with racially motivated and hate crimes. The last example of such racist violence alleged by the U.S. government came Tuesday
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Potter Gives Students an Opportunity to Earn While They Learn
Sen. Milton Potter wants children in the territory to develop good financial habits so he created “Wealthy Habits,” a program for 11 to 18 year olds in hope of creating a generation of Virgin Islands millionaires.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Police shooting in Englewood leads to night of clashes and night of widespread property throughout the Loop | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Patrick Forrest A person was shot multiple times by multiple officers in the 5700 block of S. Racine in the Englewood neighborhood. Police were responding to a call of an individual with a gun. Police arrived and attempted to confront the yet to be identified male who matched the description given
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 169 new cases, 974 in isolation - Barbados Today
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 169 new cases - 70 males and 99 females - on Friday, September 24.  The facility conducted 1,990 tests. Of the 169 new cases, 36 persons are under the age of 18, and 131 are 18 years and older.  The ages of two persons are unknown. There are
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Only three new laws take effect Jan. 1 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Minimum wage increase to $11/hour will also be in effect By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois smansur@capitolnewsillinois.com When a new year begins in Illinois, there typically are dozens if not hundreds of new laws going into effect. Not this year. Like so many other things in 2020, the
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Maloney-owned firm files lawsuit to recover millions - Barbados Today
An apparent deal surrounding the “purchase” of COVID-19 vaccines allegedly for the Barbados Government is at the crux of legal action recently filed in United States law courts involving millions of dollars and a well known Barbadian businessman. However, Minister of Health and Wellness Lieutenant
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Congress Votes To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday: What To Know About June 19th | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.cnet.com After passing the Senate and the House, it's up to President Joe Biden to sign the Juneteenth bill. We'll explain how the holiday got its start, what it signifies and how you can observe the day. Congress on Wednesday passed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday - the
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Integrity Commission accuses Wheatley of being dishonest
The Integrity Commission has accused former energy minister Dr Andrew Wheatley of being less than truthful and dishonest in his responses to questions posed by the entity in its probe of alleged corruption at Petrojam oil refinery.
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Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict - TheGrio
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in... View Article The post Garland announces police probe day after Floyd case verdict appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cannabis Authority links with TradeLab Clinic - Barbados Today
The Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) has entered into a strategic agreement with The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI Cave Hill) TradeLab clinic managed by the Faculty of Law and the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services
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Man sues Georgia police for excessive use of force after wrongfully arresting him | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Joshua Bote, USA Today A Black man has sued a police department in Georgia for “unnecessary and excessive” use of force in a detainment from February. Antonio Arnelo Smith, 47, filed a federal suit Friday alleging that Valdosta, Georgia, police officers injured him after body slamming him, and
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Protests stay peaceful in Winston-Salem - WS Chronicle
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All of Us Research: Why Some Get sick, and Others Are in Great Health
Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times The goal of the All of Us Research Program is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. People who join give information about their health, habits and what it’s like where they live. By looking for
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Bronx woman mourned after fatal fall from Manhattan fire escape
A Bronx woman is being mourned after she plunged to her death from a Manhattan fire escape. Tyler Thorpe, 26,... View Article The post Bronx woman mourned after fatal fall from Manhattan fire escape appeared first on TheGrio.
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Gang busters!
THE security forces have established a new special team to target the gangsters believed to be behind the majority of the almost 700 murders recorded across the island since the start of this year.Writing in the latest edition of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Orders, Police Commissioner Major
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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STX Odors Continue after Manhole Closed on Bryan's Order
Noxious odors previously associated with flaring incidents at Limetree Bay Refinery were reported again Friday morning by St. Croix residents from Estate Profit to Williams Delight.
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Standing 110 years tall
It's distinct light blue dome is, for many, like the north point on a compass, confirming one's location in Kingston, Jamaica. But, for a whole flock of Christians the Holy Trinity Cathedral is 'mother' church. And, February 8, 2021 marks 110 years that this edifice has been serving this double
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Homeless program targets those vulnerable to COVID-19 -
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is embarking on an “ambitious plan” to house 15,000 homeless Angelenos who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, while in part satisfying a federal court order. “We still have thousands of unsheltered people in Los Angeles County who are at risk
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Seachange Arrives on St. Thomas Featuring Totally Modern Furniture
Although “sea change” generally refers to a paradigm shift or dramatic transition, entrepreneurs Ginny and Grant Maxwell created a subtle spin to the term by giving their new furniture shop the singular name, Seachange.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Legalising abortion will force hand of God upon this nation, says bishop
Another Jamaican church leader has weighed in on the abortion debate, arguing that legalising the controversial procedure is not the solution, especially considering the country's high murder rate.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Classes Canceled as Joseph Gomez Students, Teachers Undergo COVID-19 Testing
Kindergarten through third-grade students and teachers attending in-person classes at Joseph Gomez Elementary School on St. Thomas will undergo COVID-19 testing by the Health Department on Thursday after COVID-19 exposure on the campus on Tuesday.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Gov't gets high marks for COVID-19 management, despite spike
Despite a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two months, more than 60 per cent of respondents in the latest survey conducted by veteran pollster Bill Johnson have given the Government high marks for its handling of the pandemic.
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Roundtable Panelists talk Housing, Eviction and the American Rescue Plan | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The housing crisis in Wisconsin was in existence long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and when it did arrive, it took a bad situation and made it worse. Now that the American Rescue Plan is in action, housing experts are hoping to see a change. Opportunity
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