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Governor Bryan Mourns Passing of Antonio “Toni” Martinez
“As a committed member of the American Legion, Toni was a pillar of the St. Croix veterans community. He was well-known for his selflessness, often volunteering for numerous veterans-related activities all year-round.
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Territory Hosts First HIV Summit
In 2020, there were 798 people living with HIV in the territory. The purpose of the summit is to eliminate the stigmas attached with HIV, and ultimately the virus too, according to organizers.
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Senators Refute Governor Vetoed Bill Dubbed 'Special Interest'
Using the buzz words "special interest," Gov. Albert Bryan vetoed Bill No. 34-0168 earlier this week which would have removed a casino licensing stipulation that casino's construct a banquet facility able to accommodate a minimum of 400 people.
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Commentary: An engagement moment for the US and China - WS Chronicle
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Here’s how much Mariah Carey makes from 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
Mariah Carey is regarded as the unofficial Queen of Christmas thanks to her Christmas hit song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. The singer first released the hit song in 1994 and its popularity keeps increasing each year. The artist was 24 years old when she made the song after the then-husband
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The US is only the 27th least corrupt country in the world | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: CNN (CNN)As Donald Trump prepares to potentially run for his old office in 2024, it's worth looking at what his four years as president - and his yearlong campaign to undermine the 2020 election results - meant for the country. The answer: nothing good. Consider
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Kenya: German Hensleit in Vipingo Eying Magical Kenya Ladies Open Title Defence
[Capital FM] Kilifi -- Defending champion and 2019 Order of Merit winner Esther Henseleit heads the strong field of 96 pros signed up for this week's Magical Ladies Kenya Open.
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Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine War - Romania, Hungary Offer Free Visa to Fleeing Nigerians
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has announced that free visa arrangements are in place for Nigerians arriving from Ukraine through the borders in Romania and Hungary.
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Enchanted Princess to Make Inaugural Call at WICO Dock Saturday
After a delayed debut season, Enchanted Princess, Princess Cruises' newest ship, will make its inaugural call to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday when it berths at the West Indian Company dock on St. Thomas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Governor Bryan Mourns Passing of Antonio “Toni” Martinez
“As a committed member of the American Legion, Toni was a pillar of the St. Croix veterans community. He was well-known for his selflessness, often volunteering for numerous veterans-related activities all year-round.
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Huawei reports solid operations despite pandemic - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Chinese multinational technology company Huawei has maintained solid operations over the past year despite difficulties caused by the covid19 pandemic. At a virtual press conference on March 29, Huawei released its annual report for 2021. Its total revenue in 2021 reached US$99.9 billion, en
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Hundreds Of Black Women In Georgia Will Get $850 Per Month In Guaranteed Income
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Bryan Administration Says Kroll Bond Rating Shows Success of Signing Away Fed Rum Taxes
Government House announced Thursday that global securities company Kroll Bond Rating Agency has assigned a preliminary long-term rating of BBB with an outlook of “stable” to the Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation bonds being prepared for sale by the territory.
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Trump’s praise of Putin, ‘America First’ view tested by war - The Atlanta Voice
From the earliest days of his first presidential campaign, Donald Trump aggressively challenged the pillars of Republican foreign policy that defined the party since World War II. He mocked John McCain’s capture during the Vietnam War, validated autocrats with his platitudes, ques
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Legislature Seeks Control of Pandemic-Related Federal Funds
The Rules and Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday calling for Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. relinquish his control of nearly $550 million in collective pandemic-related federal funding and give the authority to the Legislature.  
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Stop In The Name Of This Diana Ross Mistake By Two 'Jeopardy!' Contestants
Players Finn Corrigan and Karen Johnson even publicly apologized to the legendary singer.
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Amplifying Girls Voices tackles child marriages through arts - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Mutandi said the film has been well-received as the endeavour to fight child marriages through digital arts. The post Amplifying Girls Voices tackles child marriages through arts appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Nordic countries wonder if they are next on Putin's list
The content originally appeared on: CNN (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has done more to unify Western Europe than almost any event since the end of World War II. Nations that were neutral have provided arms for Ukrainians; governments that had for years
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Will America Ever Have a Black Woman President?
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Legislature Seeks Control of Pandemic-Related Federal Funds
The Rules and Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Thursday calling for Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. relinquish his control of nearly $550 million in collective pandemic-related federal funding and give the authority to the Legislature.  
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Liberia: Ex-LURD Gen. 'K-1' Arrested in U.S.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A once feared general of the LURD rebel group, Sekou Kamara, commonly known as "K-1" has been arrested in the US on immigration fraud charges.
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Russians fearing conscription flood across border to Georgia and Mongolia
Russians trying to avoid getting conscripted to fight in Ukraine appeared to be trying to cross the border into Georgia, Kazakhstan and even remote Mongolia, satellite imagery suggested Monday. Video obtained by Colorado-based Maxar Technology showed long lines of cargo trucks and private vehicles
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Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology
The first African countries selected to receive the technology necessary to produce mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, The post Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology appeared first on TheGrio.
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All eyes on IEBC as envoys demand free and fair elections
The envoys engaged top government officials - led by CS Fred Matiang’i - on the country’s preparedness to hold credible polls.
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Export Barbados (BIDC) Signs MOU to Explore Wave Energy | The Bajan Reporter
Export Barbados (BIDC) and Wello Oy, a company from Finland specializing in wave energy technology, have announced a new cooperation agreement to explore the opportunities that lie in Barbados' marine space for energy generation. There are three phases to the project - a feasibility study; the
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Rwanda: Gashumba Presents Credentials in Denmark
[New Times] Rwandan envoy to Sweden and the Nordic countries, Dr. Diane Gashumba on Friday, January 21 presented her credentials to the Danish Queen Margrethe II as the non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Kingdom of Denmark.
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The North Pole is suddenly getting a lot more air traffic | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: CNN (CNN) - The closure of Russian airspace to some international carriers, including many in Europe, has forced airlines to seek alternate routes. For some flights, such as those linking Europe and Southeast Asia, that's especially problematic since Russia, the
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Bryan Says EPA “Maliciously” And “Illegally” Shutdown Refinery
Gov. Albert Bryan lashed out at the Environmental Protection Agency during a trip to Washington D.C. Thursday, saying the federal agency acted “maliciously” and “illegally” to shut down the oil refinery on St. Croix’s south shore.
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World Expo 2020: I couldn't see Africa in the future, By 'Tope Fasua
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Government House: Pay Attention To Personal Health, Limit Family Gatherings
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