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COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases, 16 recoveries - Barbados Today
Two females are the latest persons to test positive for COVID-19 in Barbados. These cases were identified out of 870 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, May 6. Meanwhile, 16 persons have recovered from the viral illness and were discharged. There are 106
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Four new cases, five recoveries - Barbados Today
Four persons – three males and one female – were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sunday, May 9, while five people have recovered. The new positives were identified from the 662 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Meanwhile, 104 persons are in isolation. Barbados has
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FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color - The Westside Gazette
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — The investment marks FAMU’s first in a Black-led VC firm and will be utilized by the Fearless Fund to grow its ever-expanding portfolio of women of color-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level or series A financing. With this announcement, the University joins other
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Highlights from COVID-19 Press conference - Barbados Today
The post Highlights from COVID-19 Press conference appeared first on Barbados Today.
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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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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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Fogging schedule for May 10 – 14 - Barbados Today
The Vector Control Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be moving its mosquito eradication exercise to rural parishes this week. On Monday, May 10, the fogging team will visit the following communities in St. Andrew: Hillaby Church Gap, Mose Bottom, Mount Hillaby, Turners Hall and
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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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Sir Hilary to serve the UWI until 2027 - Barbados Today
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, who is currently in the final year of his six-year contract, has been reappointed by the institution’s highest governing body, the University Council, for a second six-year term. The Council which met
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Joseph Hatchett, first Black Florida Supreme Court Justice, dies at 88 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Clearwater native’s pioneering legal career took him to Florida’s highest court and the federal judiciary. By Howard Cohen, Tampa Bay Times When a young Joseph W. Hatchett took the Florida Bar exam in 1960, he could not stay in the Miami hotel in which the test was given because of Jim Crow
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Wayne County Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill 200 Vacancies | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies—resulting from retirements or other turnover—critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is
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Tulsa Transit Riders Continues To Follow Federal Mask Mandate | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   The City of Tulsa’s face mask ordinance will expire on April 30, however Tulsa Transit riders will still need to comply with the Federal mask mandate.  The Transportation Security Administration law states that mask are required on all Tulsa Transit buses and
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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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Entertainers shun grant money from Government - Barbados Today
Prominent players in the local entertainment industry are not convinced that some of their colleagues are struggling as much as they say they are. At the same time, questions have been raised about whether some artists were opposed to paying taxes as they opted not to access grant funding from
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How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies - Texas Metro News
Cessilye Smith is helping address Black maternal and infant mortality through Abide Women's Health Services. The post How This Dallas Mom is Helping Protect Black Mothers and their Babies appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Mother’s Day special for Staycation Winner - Barbados Today
Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 9, will be extra special for first-time mother Maryse Headley, the winner of the Barbados TODAY (BT) and The Hilton Barbados Resort’s Special Mom Staycation contest. Headley captured the lion’s share of the votes with 336 likes for her photo. Entrants submitted photos
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 4 new cases, 9 discharged - Barbados Today
Four persons, all females, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, May 10, from the 436 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.          There were also nine recoveries, while 111 people are in isolation. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 3,950 (1,910 females
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No Action Taken by NWSL in Incident Involving Black Player | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By J. Coyden Palmer After a week’s long investigation into an incident involving Chicago Red Stars Defender Sarah Gorden, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced no disciplinary actions will be taken. The NWSL used the services of an independent investigator to look into a matter that
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NC official gets the boot after refusing to refer to Black woman as 'doctor'
A zoning commissioner in Greensboro, North Carolina has been voted out of his position after refusing to acknowledge a Black... View Article The post NC official gets the boot after refusing to refer to Black woman as 'doctor' appeared first on TheGrio.
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13-year-old shot in Little Village restarts calls for police accountability | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Black and Latino communities come together in calling for changes in policing after killing of Adam Toledo By Patrick Forrest Protests have again begun to spark on the streets of Chicago following the release of police body camera footage related to the death of Adam Toledo. The 13-year-old was
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CZMU undertaking work on Richard Haynes Boardwalk - Barbados Today
Members of the public are asked to note that the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) will be carrying out repair work on a section of the Richard Haynes Boardwalk from tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11.  The work involves the replacement of boards in the lower section of the boardwalk opposite KPMG, and
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They’re Alive! Drive-Thru Dinosaur Exhibit Arrives at the Wisconsin State Fair Park | The Madison Times
By Hayley Crandall Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex… Oh, my! These prehistoric creatures and others landed earlier this week at the Wisconsin State Fair Park for Dino Safari, a drive-thru dinosaur adventure. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Dino Safari displays over 40 dinosaurs that
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Harvey Residents and Community Leaders Call for a Halt of ISBE Title One Funding After Federal Audit Findings. | BlackPressUSA
CHICAGO DEFENDER - “It is apparent that from the Inspector General’s report that District 152 and its School Board blatantly mismanaged federal and state funds that should have been directed to our children. Instead, it chose to fatten the payroll with political cronies, purchase a massive number
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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