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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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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
LeVar Burton Will Guest Host ‘Jeopardy’
The people have spoken and LeVar Burton will guest host Jeopardy.  The loss of the legendary Alex Trebek leaves a void in the game show Jeopardy. While no one can…
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Source: The Black Chronicle
Bay Area Officials Condemn Texas Abortion Restrictions, U.S. Supreme Court Ruling | Post News Group
Bay Area and state officials lambasted both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Texas state government after the high court declined to approve an emergency petition to stop a Texas law banning abortions six weeks or more after
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DPNR Bounty Program Proves Successful
The Division of Fish and Wildlife issued its first bounty check to a St. Croix resident who recently became a certified Wildlife Control Operator, DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol announced. 
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Bookmobile Brings Story Time on Wheels to Frederiksted
Story Time Hour on Wheels was launched Friday at Fort Frederik, with local author Winifred Loving reading from her book, “My Name is Freedom.”
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Kiambaa loss: Jubilee vows to file election petition
Jubilee National Management Committee says Kiambaa by-election was rigged in favour of UDA
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Judge Weighing Dismissal Of Payne’s Senate Suit
A Superior Court judge in St. Thomas is weighing the merit of a suit from former Senator Steven Payne, who has claimed he was improperly expelled by the 34th Legislature.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Rain Runoff Causes Problems, Project Seeks Solutions
While many St. Croix residents might worry about what has soaked into the ground in the Hovensa Watershed, Andres Torizzo, a principal and hydrologist with Watershed Consulting, is worried about what flows off that region and into the ocean.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Movement Afoot To Keep Classics Department At Howard University  | Atlanta Daily World
As the 2020–21 school year winds down, a band of Howard University students, alumni and professors hopes to reverse its decision to shutter its classics department, possibly by finding funding to endow the academic discipline. Howard is the only Historically Black College and University that has
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Judge Weighing Dismissal Of Payne’s Senate Suit
A Superior Court judge in St. Thomas is weighing the merit of a suit from former Senator Steven Payne, who has claimed he was improperly expelled by the 34th Legislature.
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Pushback against racism
Two online petitions and one crowdfunding initiative have been launched in the aftermath of a torrent of racial abuse levelled at three of the black England players who took part in the penalty shootout with Italy in the Euro 2020 Cup final last...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Claiming Neglect, City Towers Tenants and Supporters Organize | Post News Group
City Towers tenants, have been outspoken in their complaints about VPM. In four interviews with tenants and 14 written statements shared with this reporter, 18 City Towers residents claimed mistreatment from the company. A dozen of these tenants complained of mold, 10 of broken appliances, seven
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Developer Hopes To “Bridge” Mafolie Zoning Gap
The long-stymied would-be developer of a St. Thomas tourist attraction tried again Wednesday to gain a zoning variance for the commercial enterprise.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Juneteenth Now a National and USVI Holiday - Government On Leave Friday
President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing Juneteenth, on June 19 as a national holiday and Gov. Albert Bryan followed suit in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Enid Baa Library Gets $705K for Renovation, Restoring Archives
The Enid M. Baa Public Library and Archives on St. Thomas may see new life in upcoming years thanks to hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal money.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
St. John CZM Committee Approves Underwater Memorial Park
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources St. John Coastal Zone Management committee on Thursday approved plans for an underwater memorial park, a place where people's cremated remains can be incorporated into memorial markers placed in the sand off the coast of St. John.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
High School Principal in Colorado Resigns as Students' Reenacting George Floyd’s Death Goes Viral - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The photo shared on social media showed three students, one of which was in blackface, reenacting George Floyd’s apprehension by former police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Movement Afoot To Keep Classics Department At Howard University  – The Omaha Star
WASHINGTON — As the 2020–21 school year winds down, a band of Howard University students, alumni and professors hopes to reverse its decision to shutter its classics department, possibly by finding funding to endow the academic discipline.
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Source: Omaha Star
Brittney Griner Remains In Russian Detention, But The Biden Administration Finally Seems On The Case
The Biden administration has acknowledged that WNBA star Brittney Griner was unlawfully detained, not it needs to work for her freedom.
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Fans push for LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy - TheGrio
Fans online are making it known that LeVar Burton is their ideal successor for the late Alex Trebek and are... View Article The post Fans push for LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy appeared first on TheGrio.
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Adcock, Coyne say those trying to kill their appointments to Naperville boards want to ‘silence’ opposition views
Naperville resident Shannon Adcock and former Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne say efforts to halt their nominations to serve on city advisory boards will prevent the residents with similar views from being heard.
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Senate Moving Toward Legislative Approval Of Federal Aid Projects
On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee approved a bill requiring the governor to submit plans for federal relief spending and requiring legislative approval for executive branch and semi-autonomous agency spending of federal aid for capital projects in amounts greater than $5 million.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Senators Question Legality of Two-Year Budget
Senators raised objections to a two-year budget and to how personnel funding for the Office of Management and Budget's personnel was presented, Tuesday as agency hearings for the 2022-2023 budget got underway.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
V.I. Energy Office Changes Net Energy Billing Application Process
The Virgin Islands Energy Office is changing its application process for the Net Energy Billing program, it announced on Wednesday.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Schneider Officials: Cost of Pension, Benefits Hamper Recruitment
The high cost of pensions and other benefits at Schneider Regional Medical Center are making it difficult to attract the medical professionals the St. Thomas hospital need, Schneider Regional CEO Dr. Luis Amaro testified Friday.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Contentious Mafolie Plan Seeks Zoning Change
The would-be developer of a gift shop and scenic lookout in St. Thomas will present his case for a zoning change, according to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Sand Thieves Mine Frederiksted Beach
Whoever stole a large quantity of sand from a Frederiksted beach not only broke the law but may also be building a shaky structure.
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Sand Thieves Mine Frederiksted Beach
Whoever stole a large quantity of sand from a Frederiksted beach not only broke the law but may also be building a shaky structure.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Marine Debris Action Plan Team Hosts Second Workshop
The Marine Debris Action Plan team held its second workshop Thursday to finalize strategies for its program to help the U.S. Virgin Islands manage marine debris.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Michael B. Jordan Changes Name Of 'J'Ouvert' Rum Brand After Being Accused Of Cultural Appropriation - Blavity
Michael B. Jordan has agreed to change the name of his new rum brand after facing accusations of cultural appropriation.
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