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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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Missing: Ershell Sargeant - Barbados Today
The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing girl. She is Ershell Sargeant, 16, of Collington Drive, Crane, St Philip, a student of the Deighton Griffith Secondary School. Ershell was last seen by her mother Narine Sargeant, 50, of the same address, on
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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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Anchoring destroyed our reefs; did we learn anything? - Barbados Today
By Robin Mahon At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Barbados gave several cruise ships permission to anchor off Barbados. In extending this helping hand, mistakes were made that have cost Barbados dearly. The anchoring has destroyed extensive areas of live coral reef on the South and
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Councilors struggle to rein in police overtime - The Bay State Banner
Police overtime has increased despite there being fewer court sessions, fewer public festivals and parades and other traditional drivers of overtime. City councilors who are trying to find answers for why the police budget continues to rise have found few
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After Controversy, GM Plans to Spend More on Ads With Black Media | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
After robust messaging from Black-owned media that General Motors (GM) is not giving them their fair shake, GM recently unveiled a new strategy to spend more money in advertising with diverse media companies, the Detroit Free Press reported. Last Friday, GM revealed a five-part plan (after a number
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Barbadians ‘happy to get out’ for Mother’s Day - Barbados Today
After relatively quiet Mother's Day celebrations in 2020 because of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Barbadians turned out in their numbers today to celebrate the special day. Several families flocked to Champers Restaurant, The Sands Hotel, and other establishments around the island to enjoy the
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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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UPDATE: Body of Jovoni Moise recovered - Barbados Today
Police have recovered the body of Jovoni Moise, who went missing at Brighton Beach, St Michael yesterday. Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said Moise's body was recovered at  8:20 a.m. about 50 meters north of the said search area where he was last seen. Members of the
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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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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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V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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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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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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Suspicious fires set throughout city of Gary | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will now be leading the investigation into a large number of “suspicious” fires that have been set to vacant buildings over the course of the weekend. At least 17 vacant buildings at 11 different locations
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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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Court to hear appeal of Dallas officer who killed Botham Jean - TheGrio
A Texas court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on overturning the conviction of a former Dallas police officer who... View Article The post Court to hear appeal of Dallas officer who killed Botham Jean appeared first on TheGrio.
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BNA praises midwives’ ‘resilience’ in the time of COVID - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in “enormous challenges” for Barbadian midwives, President of the Barbados Nurses Association (BNA) Valarie Francis-Miller has said. But she praised midwives for their continued “resilience” in provide life-saving services to pregnant women and ensuring healthy
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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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YES and Prison Fellowship Barbados team up to keep young offenders out of prison - Barbados Today
A stronger restorative justice system would minimize the numbers of offenders going to jail for petty crimes,  Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Dwight Sutherland suggested Friday. Speaking at the handing over of equipment to the Prison Fellowship of Barbados at the
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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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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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BSTU concerned about students not observing COVID-19 rules - Barbados Today
While a COVID-19 case is being investigated at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU) is concerned about a lack of conformity to safety protocols by some students who are not wearing masks and practising physical distancing. In addition, a statement
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A SALUTE TO MOTHERS: By Leader of the Opposition Joseph Atherley - Barbados Today
On this day, May ninth, in the year of Our Lord 2021, and in this space, we the sons and daughters of this fair land: infant, adolescent, adult and senior, Express with loud and singular voice sincerest gratitude to God Most High for the institution of Motherhood. We salute with greatest honour
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People of Alabama: Makayla Files of Birmingham’s Ramsay HS
By Tyneisha Carter People of Alabama “Going into the next part of my life is very exciting, but it’s very scary for me. I’m not sure what I’ll experience, but I’m excited for new beginnings. Looking back at who I used to be and who I am, I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. […]
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CSEM-supported group underscores new mode of community mobilization - WS Chronicle
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COVIDWeekly: Finnish researchers: Sputnik Vaccine could have the same rare blood clot issue as AstraZeneca - Barbados Today
One of Finland's leading vaccine researchers, Emeritus Professor Timo Vesikari, wrote an op-ed in Tampere paper Aamulehti suggesting it would not be a good idea to buy the Sputnik vaccine from Russia. The Family and Basic Services Minister Krista Kiuru (SDP) had said in parliament that Finland
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WHO says COVID variant in India 'of concern' - Barbados Today
SOURCE: AFP — A COVID-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being 'of concern', the World Health Organization said Monday. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India last
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Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Kicks Off Her US Senate Campaign Tour in Milwaukee | The Madison Times
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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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