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Marshall launching new book on Wednesday - Barbados Today
Sharon Milagro Marshall’s new book  adds to the lexicon of descriptive terms to identify Barbadians with dual nationalities. To monikers ‘Bajan Yankees’ and ‘Bajan Brits’, the appellation ‘CuBajans’ can now be added to describe Cubans of Barbadian descent who have migrated to and settled in
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Local and National Agencies Gearing Up for Earth Day with Free Online Conference
National and regional government agencies are celebrating Earth Day by offering a free two-day virtual conference promoting climate resilience and equity in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Senate President Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Sen. Steven Payne Sr.
On Tuesday, Senate president Donna Frett-Gregory confirmed there is an on-going sexual harassment investigation against St. John Senator-at-Large Steven Payne Sr.
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Opinion: After Adversity, the University of the Virgin Islands Excels
From natural calamities to a worldwide pandemic, the University of the Virgin Islands has seen it all and has still managed to come out on top.
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Oklahoma Tribes Bolstered State Economy By $15.6 Billion - The Oklahoma Eagle
www.tribalbusinessnews.com BY Chez Oxendine American Indian tribes play an important function in Oklahoma’s economy as well as pull economic activity out to otherwise ignored rural communities. That’s according to Oklahoma City University Associate Professor Economics Kyle Dean, Ph.D., who
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Missing coconut vendor found dead
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News File photo. ONE day after a Manzanilla coconut vendor was reported missing, police said his body was found bound and with a wound to the head. According to police reports, just after 10 am on Tuesday, Manzanilla police received
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Vers la premiere edition de Festi Lakay a Bois-Corne | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Le Nouvelliste C'est officiel ! La premiere edition de Festi Lakay est a Bois-Corne, ce jeudi. Cette section communale de l'arrondissement de Dessalines aura l'insigne honneur d'etre la ville hotesse de ce grand evenement qui fait la promotion de la culture dans
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Greene Co. Democratic Executive Committeeholds political forum
The Greene County Executive Committee held a political forum on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in the gymnasium of the Robert H. Young Community Center (old Carver School). The forum was open to all candidates in the Democratic primary election on May 24, 2022 for local offices in Greene County. The
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#IAmAkua: Racism complaint filed against Davidson County Schools, rally planned next month - WS Chronicle
#IAmAkua: Racism complaint filed against Davidson County Schools, rally planned next month The post #IAmAkua: Racism complaint filed against Davidson County Schools, rally planned next month appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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Ramnarine: Not enough to compare fuel prices
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Former energy minister Kevin Ramnarine. - FORMER energy minister Kevin Ramnarine said it was not good enough for Finance Minister Colm Imbert to compare fuel prices in Trinidad and Tobago to those in other countries, to justify
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Marry fined $60 000 for marriage fraud - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Ncube suspended 12 months of her sentence after conviction, and removed the option of community service because of ill health. The post Marry fined $60 000 for marriage fraud appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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ED pampers Binga traditional leaders - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The gesture comes a few weeks after Zanu PF Binga North candidate Kudakwashe Munsaka lost the constituency to the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate Prince Dubeko Sibanda despite Mnangagwa dishing out bicycles during a rally at Siabuwa growth
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Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill To Make Abortion Illegal - The Oklahoma Eagle
www.huffpost.com By Sean Murphy Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law on Tuesday that makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, as part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights. The
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Asks ‘Where Are All Those Who Stated Black Lives Matter?’ After Gun Violence Reports
“Where are all those who stated ‘Black lives matter?'”NYC Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday after multiple shootings were reported out of Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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CCC threatens to sue Zec - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The Nelson Chamisa-led party raised concern over the credibility of the voters roll ahead of the polls after a number of discrepancies were uncovered by data analysts, as well as how Zec handled the by-elections. The post CCC threatens to sue Zec appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Obama Says He's Glad To Get Away From The 'Hoopla' Of His Presidency - Blavity
Sitting down for an interview with NBC’s Today Show , former President Barack Obama said he misses some things about his time in office but is glad to get away from the “hoopla” that comes with the job.
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce the Time Off to Vote Act | Atlanta Daily World
Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce the Time Off to Vote Act Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) helped introduce the Time Off to Vote Act, legislation that would require employers to give their workers paid time off to vote in federal elections. In Georgia, employers are
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Maryland General Assembly Completes Legislative Session
The Maryland General Assembly completed its 90-day session at midnight Tuesday, passing a comprehensive package to combat climate change, fund statewide paid family and medical leave and put the legalization of recreational marijuana on the November ballot. The post Maryland Gen
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Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect’s videos
Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for The post Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect’s videos appeared first on TheGrio.
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Republicans double down on hating Black women
OPINION: Racist attacks will be a core component of the 2022 Republican midterm strategy, and we should all brace ourselves for more of them. The post Republicans double down on hating Black women appeared first on TheGrio.
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SunTours exec tells how to woo more regional travellers - Barbados Today
by Marlon Madden A top executive of leading destination management firm SunTours Caribbean is suggesting that tourism industry players across the region implement special rates and tour packages specifically designed for regional travellers. Jesse Lee Lum, Regional Manager at SunTours
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Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise
Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate on Monday after reporting a sharp increase The post Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications for the 2022-23 School Year
Keeping with its tradition, the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund announced on April 9 – Ruby’s birthday – that it is once again accepting scholarship applications for the upcoming school year.
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What Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation means for Black women
The moment I read Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court, the The post What Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation means for Black women appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ride-Share Apps Accused Of Surge Charging After New York City Subway Attack - Blavity
Officials are investigating after someone released a canister of smoke and opened fire in a Brooklyn subway station during rush hour Tuesday morning, according to The New York Times . Authorities say at least 29 people were injured, 10 of them from gunfire. After the incident, New Yorkers said Uber
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Sir Errol gifts UWI new healthcare ethics book - Barbados Today
Ethics in healthcare SIR ERROL WALROND DELIVERS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND STUDENTS IN NEW BOOK By Marlon Madden University of the West Indies (UWI) officials are upbeat about a new publication that they believe will help to enhance the teaching of ethics in
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Washington Teachers' Union Endorses Robert White for Mayor
The Washington Teachers’ Union announced Tuesday that Robert White is its candidate to be the leader of the District for the next four years. The post Washington Teachers' Union Endorses Robert White for Mayor appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Brooklyn subway shooting suspect ordered held without bail
The man charged with opening fire on subway riders on a train in Brooklyn was ordered held without bail Thursday The post Brooklyn subway shooting suspect ordered held without bail appeared first on TheGrio.
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Regional central banks may launch digital currency - Barbados Today
The future of money is digital. It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or have already done so. Caribbean Central Banks are among the top ten with legal digital-tender already in use in The Bahamas, while Jamaica
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OPINION: Alzheimer’s Drugs Decision Has Deeper Impact on Health of Blacks, Other Minorities | Post News Group
Regulators at the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are fully aware that Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disease that affects more than 6 million Americans, 80% of whom are Medicare beneficiaries. Among Americans 65 and older, Blacks have the highest percentage of
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