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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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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
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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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Youth Summer Camps Are Scarce This Year, But Some Have Begun Registration *Updated*
Soon children and teenagers typically would dive into the territory’s summer programs offered by various schools, private businesses, and the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, camps and programs are scarce.   
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Executives with Regions Bank and the PGA TOUR Discuss Equity and Community Engagement at the Regions Tradition
By Evelyn Mitchell Doing More Today The Regions Tradition, a PGA TOUR Champions major sponsored by Regions Bank, brings players, fans, and businesses together for five days of golf benefitting Children’s of Alabama and a variety of other local charities. The tournament also brings together two
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John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade - Texas Metro News
Hands off Our Vote! Defeat Voter Suppression By Texas Metro News Team Developing Story: As hundreds gathered at Dallas City Hall today to kick off the John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III of Friendship-West Baptist Church decried voter suppression
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PwC joins worthy St Vincent cause - Barbados Today
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively raised over US$100,000 for donation to the disaster relief and recovery efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines. On April 9, the La Soufriere volcano erupted explosively, sending ash and gas plumes
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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NC governor calls for release of bodycam video in Andrew Brown killing
Many people are demanding answers in the aftermath of the police killing death of Andrew Brown Jr. in North Carolina... View Article The post NC governor calls for release of bodycam video in Andrew Brown killing appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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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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CSEM-supported group underscores new mode of community mobilization - WS Chronicle
CSEM-supported group underscores new mode of community mobilization The post CSEM-supported group underscores new mode of community mobilization appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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‘Stop The Madness’: Activists Respond to Gun Violence in Jeffco | BlackPressUSA
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES - “I want to tell the community you need to put the guns down and pick up the Word of God,” she said. “I am so tired of this going on. . . not just in Fairfield but Birmingham and Bessemer and I have gone all around doing vigils and funerals and my heart goes out to a lot of
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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.
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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Biden administration announces it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Bo Erickson, CBS News The Biden administration announced its intention last Thursday to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, including menthol. 'Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those
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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
NCF celebrates the life of Professor the Honourable Kamau Brathwaite - Barbados Today
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is hosting a webinar to celebrate the life and legacy of literary icon Professor the Honourable Edward Kamau Brathwaite. The event, Words & Wisdom – Celebrating Kamau’s Birthday, will be held via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Zoom ID: 821 7281
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Oklahoma governor signs 3 anti-abortion bills into law - TheGrio
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed three anti-abortion bills into law on Monday, including ones to criminalize the procedure in certain... View Article The post Oklahoma governor signs 3 anti-abortion bills into law appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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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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Jefferson County leaders address ‘unacceptable’ uptick in gun violence
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Birmingham’s mayor and police chief; Jefferson County’s Sheriff and DA and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama on Friday announced a partnership to stem gun violence in Birmingham and across Jefferson County. The alliance comes in a month that
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Westside Basketball stars sign college commitments | The Crusader Newspaper Group
On Thursday, April 15, two young men from the West Side Leadership Academy Basketball team made a public commitment for their post-secondary education. Signing with Indiana State University, Quimari Peterson and Parion Roberson, joining Purdue Northwest, sat proudly in front of their families and
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Chrissy D releases sizzling Final Stage - Barbados Today
Chrissy D is not letting the cancellation of Crop Over 2020 hold her back. The songstress who has previously been a finalist in the Party Monarch competition, decided to release her song Final Stage despite the uncertainty around the Crop Over 2021 season. Speaking to the media Christina Chrissy
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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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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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Should Duggan be Out of Detroit Mayoral Race? Why Opponent Thinks So. | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s should be removed from the mayoral race on the primary ballot - that's at least what progressive mayoral candidate Anonthy Adams believes, WDIV reported. The request to have Duggan's name removed from the primary ballot for the race was filed by his opponent Adams 'over
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Union draws fire for Campbell attack - The Bay State Banner
City Councilor Andrea Campbell said the tone of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association should alarm the public and worry the officers it represents. The post Union draws fire for Campbell attack appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Coding, robotics comes to teachers’ college - Barbados Today
Government and schools have an important role to play in providing a variety of vocational courses and skillsets for Barbadians who seek new job opportunities in the modern workplace, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw said Friday. She was addressing participants of a coding and robotics
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Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K - TheGrio
A police officer is back to work after posting a controversial video about Ma'Khia Bryant's death. Bellevue officer Nate Silvester posted... View Article The post Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K appeared first on TheGrio.
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Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
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