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Sargassum’s Future Poses Bigger Mystery Than Its Origins
As the floating mats of brown seaweed, known as sargassum, continue to swamp Caribbean beaches summer after summer, the search is widening for a way to turn a nuisance into a gift.
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
New approach for corporate innovators - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the Caribbean and the rest of the world squarely at the doorstep of the future of work. In the midst of global chaos many regional organisations found themselves unprepared for the digital world and have had to scramble to adjust operations to meet the new
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Suspected drowning at Brighton Beach - Barbados Today
Black Rock police are at Brighton Beach, St Michael, where a young man has gone missing in the water in the area known as the Hot Pot. Police say that around 4:15 p.m., a group of five young men went to the beach and two of them were in the water swimming when one of
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Nine new cases, four discharged - Barbados Today
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified nine new positive cases of COVID-19 – three males and six females – on Saturday, May 8, from among the 504 tests conducted. Four people recovered from the virus and were discharged.  There are currently 105 persons in isolation. The total
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Tourism minister says safe reopening job number one - Barbados Today
Barbados prepares to welcome visitors under new COVID-19 vaccination protocols from Saturday with tourism authorities saying the safe reopening of the hotel and hospitality sectors is a priority and sobered by a new development in the island’s largest source market. Minister of Tourism Senator
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Ma'Khia Bryant's death puts spotlight police shootings in Ohio city
In the aftermath of the police killing of Ma'Khia Bryant's, more attention is being paid to the city where it... View Article The post Ma'Khia Bryant's death puts spotlight on frequency of police shootings in Columbus, Ohio appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting
The family of an unarmed Black man shot and killed by Honolulu police filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday alleging... View Article The post Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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New-look garbage collection coming - Barbados Today
The Barbados Government is expected to start rolling out a multi-million-dollar technology-driven waste management project by the beginning of the New Year. The project, a joint undertaking between the state-owned Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) and the waste management arm of Barbadian company
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Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows - TheGrio
Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina, was shot five times, including in the back... View Article The post Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows appeared first on TheGrio.
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Projected loss of tourism revenue underscores need for structural change - Milwaukee Community Journal
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 26, 2021     Last week it was reported that Milwaukee could be facing a loss of approximately $600 million from tourism due to the cancellation of events like Summerfest, the Democratic National Convention and others in 2020. This
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
City Of Chicago Sues Gary, Indiana Gun Store Westforth Sports; Claims Guns It Has Sold Ended Up In Criminals’ Hands | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CBS 2 Chicago The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against a Gary, Indiana gun store – claiming it sold hundreds of guns that wind up in Chicago in the hands of drug traffickers and convicted felons. The city’s Law Department was joined by Everytown Law and Mayer Brown LLP in the lawsuit against
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
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Phased rollout of face-to-face classes continues Tuesday - Barbados Today
Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw has given the greenlight for the phased rollout of more face-to-face classes to continue from Tuesday, May 11. Speaking during Sunday’s live COVID-19 update, Bradshaw said that after having several discussions with principals of
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Every resident in a zip code in The Loop vaccinated as Englewood struggles at 21 percent | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Every resident in a zip code in The Loop vaccinated as Englewood struggles at 21 percent Crusader Staff Report Zip code 60603. It’s a two-mile strip of real estate that stretches from the Art Institute of Chicago. It’s where rent for a one-bedroom apartment costs $2,400 a month. It comes with
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Illinois to Lose 1 Congressional Seat, Census Bureau Says, Releasing State Population Data | The Crusader Newspaper Group
NBC Chicago Illinois will lose one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives to drop to 17, the Census Bureau said Monday, releasing its state population counts and more data from the 2020 Census. Illinois is one of seven states nationwide to each lose one seat in the House. The others
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
IMF to inject $48 million, warns of ‘modest’ recovery - Barbados Today
Barbados is in line to receive $48 million (US$24 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in another month or so, the  Washington based financial institution said today. But the injection comes as the IMF warns that risks to the economy remained elevated, economic growth depended
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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
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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Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting
A chaotic 911 call. A convulsive 11 seconds of violence ending in the death of an Ohio teen. A historic... View Article The post Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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SaintA Named One of Southeast Wisconsin's Top Workplaces - Milwaukee Community Journal
Employees offer high praise for Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services   MILWAUKEE – SaintA, an evolving, community-facing human services organization that offers a comprehensive array of prevention, intervention and crisis resources that help children and families
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
New DPD Space Will Honor Benny Napoleon | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
After Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon's COVID-19-related death rocked the community and beyond last year, the City of Detroit is making sure his name is not forgotten in a special way. Napoleon, who previously served as Detroit Police Chief and overseeing the gang squad, will have a new
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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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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
Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man - TheGrio
Police video shows a Louisiana officer using a stun gun on a handcuffed 67-year-old man sitting in a patrol car’s... View Article The post Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man appeared first on TheGrio.
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Walk the Grounds At St. Ann Center - Milwaukee Community Journal
The community is invited to get some exercise and enjoy a beverage at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care during Free Refreshment Fridays. Walk the landscaped pathways at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., every Friday in May, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkers can enter the grounds from
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
ALLSTAR Chauffeured Services Hiring CDL Chauffeurs, Drivers | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
ALLSTAR Chauffeured Services is hiring chauffeurs/drivers with valid Commercial Drivers’ Licenses (CDL) of Class B or higher to drive the company’s Van Hool motor coaches, mini-buses, luxury coaches and Sprinters. The positions pay $16 per hour along with gratuity opportunities. New hires will also
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Suspect Arrested In Death Of 7-Year-Old Jaslyn Adams After High-Speed Chase | The Crusader Newspaper Group
'It’s a bittersweet feeling. I don’t know how to feel right now,' Adams' grandmother told reporters. By Charise Frazier, NewsOne The family of Jaslyn Adams breathed a small sigh of relief after their heartbreaking week, following the shooting death of the seven-year-old in
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Justice Dept opens policing probe over Breonna Taylor death - TheGrio
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky over the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor,... View Article The post Justice Dept opens policing probe over Breonna Taylor death appeared first on TheGrio.
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Attorney for Andrew Brown Jr.'s family says video of fatal police shooting shows 'execution' | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Natasha Chen, Gregory Lemos and Eric Levenson, CNN The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by deputies in North Carolina last week were shown Monday a short snippet of police body camera footage that one family attorney described as an execution. Andrew Brown Jr., 42, was fatally shot by
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