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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
City Of Tulsa Seeking Qualified Developers, Small Business Partners for Evans-Fintube Redevelopment; Project To Be Major Greenwood District Destination | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire The City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity (TAEO) are opening a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from developers to design and construct a destination, mixed-use development project for the City-owned Evans-Fintube site. RFQ responses are due
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
People of Alabama: Makayla Files of Birmingham’s Ramsay HS
By Tyneisha Carter People of Alabama “Going into the next part of my life is very exciting, but it’s very scary for me. I’m not sure what I’ll experience, but I’m excited for new beginnings. Looking back at who I used to be and who I am, I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. […]
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Source: The Birmingham Times
The UWI, Shaggy unite for a cause - Barbados Today
Two-time Grammy award winning recording artist Shaggy is collaborating with The University of the West Indies (The UWI) to perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6 p.m. (Jamaica). Shaggy – Orville Richard Burrell – from
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
WHO says COVID variant in India 'of concern' - Barbados Today
SOURCE: AFP — A COVID-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being 'of concern', the World Health Organization said Monday. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India last
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Alabama retains all 7 U.S. House seats following 2020 census
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  On Monday, The United States Census Bureau released the results of the 2020 Census, with population totals and congressional seat distributions updated in all states.  According to the results, Alabama will get to retain all seven of its Congressional seats in
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General Fishing Season Opens May 1 - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2021-2022 fishing season will open May 1, without any changes to season dates. All regulations and license requirements still apply. “I hope everyone is as excited as I am for the 2021 fishing season,” said
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Missing: Ershell Sargeant - Barbados Today
The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing girl. She is Ershell Sargeant, 16, of Collington Drive, Crane, St Philip, a student of the Deighton Griffith Secondary School. Ershell was last seen by her mother Narine Sargeant, 50, of the same address, on
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US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century - TheGrio
The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government... View Article The post US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century appeared first on TheGrio.
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Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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St. John Improvements Update! | News of St. John
If you have been on island recently, you may have noticed a lot of workers on the roads, in the parking lots and at dump sites.  If you come down frequently, you may have taken note over time of the diminishing number of derelict vehicles, trash on the roadsides, potholes in the roads and jumbled
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
BSTU concerned about students not observing COVID-19 rules - Barbados Today
While a COVID-19 case is being investigated at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU) is concerned about a lack of conformity to safety protocols by some students who are not wearing masks and practising physical distancing. In addition, a statement
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Fortress Investment Group Buys Marriott's Frenchman's Reef
The U.S. Virgin Islands' largest hotel, Marriott Frenchman's Reef on St. Thomas, has been sold to an affiliate of New York-based private investment firm Fortress Investment Group.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Howe takes up new ILO/UNESCO position - Barbados Today
Senior researcher at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus, Dr Glenford Howe, has been appointed to the Joint ILO/UNESCO Committee of Experts on the Application of the Recommendations concerning Teaching Personnel (CEART). Dr Howe joins 11 other independent experts at leading
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Highlights from COVID-19 Press conference - Barbados Today
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High School Basketball Stars TaKiya Howard, Ty Johnson Injured In West Englewood Shooting | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By CBS 2 Chicago Two standout high school basketball players were shot overnight in Chicago. High school basketball stars, both so talented, they already signed to play college ball. But right now, they’re recovering after being shot. DePaul College Prep High School and Loyola commit Ty Johnson and
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
DPW’s New Neighborhood Initiative - Milwaukee Community Journal
It is an initiative throughout the city, created to garner neighborhood pride and ownership through coordinated clean up. Clean up crews will target one zone each week from April 12-May 21 and collect up to six (6) cubic yards per dwelling unit of unwanted furniture, mattresses or household items
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
COVIDWeekly: Dealing with Death Amid a Pandemic - Barbados Today
Dealing with the death of a loved one is arguably one of the most difficult journeys for us humans and caring for a seriously ill loved one is also right up there. Imagine having to navigate the healthcare system for an ailing elderly parent and having the family member unexpectedly deteriorate
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest - TheGrio
One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Monday defended his participation in a protest... View Article The post Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bradshaw: Parents should encourage children to take health protocols seriously - Barbados Today
With public health officials giving the all clear to St George Primary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School after the Ministry of Health investigated COVID-19 exposures, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw is imploring parents to use these cases as a cautionary tale to their
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Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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BPS, Boston Afterschool & Beyond offer expanded summer programming - The Bay State Banner
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. Kicking off the effort Thursday at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and representatives
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Source: The Bay State Banner
After Controversy, GM Plans to Spend More on Ads With Black Media | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
After robust messaging from Black-owned media that General Motors (GM) is not giving them their fair shake, GM recently unveiled a new strategy to spend more money in advertising with diverse media companies, the Detroit Free Press reported. Last Friday, GM revealed a five-part plan (after a number
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Barbadians ‘happy to get out’ for Mother’s Day - Barbados Today
After relatively quiet Mother's Day celebrations in 2020 because of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Barbadians turned out in their numbers today to celebrate the special day. Several families flocked to Champers Restaurant, The Sands Hotel, and other establishments around the island to enjoy the
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Search for Javonne Moise postponed due to poor lighting - Barbados Today
The search for a man  who went missing while swimming at Brighton Beach this afternoon has been postponed. The missing man has been identified as Javonne Andre Jalani Moise, 21, of Dash Valley, St George. Police say that around 4:15 p.m., a group of five young men went to the beach and two of them
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Tyler Lockett Makes Six-Figure Gift To Promising Local High School Youth (Twelve (12) Students Were Selected From Tulsa Schools) | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire On Friday, February 7, 2020 at Booker T. Washington High School, native Tulsan and Seattle Seahawk wide receiver Tyler Lockett launched his National “I KNOW I CAN” Job Shadowing Program.  Twelve (12) students were selected from six local high schools (McLain, Booker
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
Appeals Court Rules Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa Ineligible To Hold Public Office | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CBS Chicago News Two weeks after he appeared to win re-election, an Illinois Appellate Court panel has ruled Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa is not eligible to hold public office in Illinois, due to a 1999 federal mail fraud conviction. The mayor sat down exclusively with CBS 2’s Jermont Terry to
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EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
As reports of noxious odors and health effects at the west end of St. Croix entered a second week, the V.I. government, Limetree Bay refinery, and the Environmental Protection Agency each began conducting hunts to find out the cause.
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