UVI Bulletin Board for February - March

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UVI Bulletin Board for February - March

Here is what is happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

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The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Postpones All Currently Ticketed Summer 2020 Performance Dates to 2021

Like so many performing arts venues, organizations and businesses, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater’s 2020 ticketed performances have been affected by the COVID-19

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Viya Supports UVI’s 13D Business Launch Competition With $50,000 in Prize Funds

The competition, sponsored by 13D Research and Viya, is designed to eliminate the obstacle of financing for UVI student entrepreneurs who have developed potentially profitable businesses.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Agriculture Ministry looking to boost agro park surveillance with technology integration

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is moving to increase the surveillance of agro parks through the introduction of technological aids, in a bid to heighten security. Portfolio Minister, Floyd Green, says plans are in place to...

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COMMONLY KNOWN AS FISHERMEN'S FEAST, THE JUNE 29 OBSERVANCE MARKS THE FEAST OF SAINT PETER, THE PATRON SAINT OF FISHERS.

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Savannah's Waterfront To Host Independence Day Fireworks | The Savannah Tribune

Savannah’s Waterfront announced they will host the annual Independence Day Fireworks Show on Sunday, July 4th at 9:15pm. “There’s always a reason to come down to Savannah’s Waterfront, but we are especially excited about this show as it’s the first event we’ve hosted in over a year.” said Julie

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Funding support coming for MSMEs - Barbados Today

The region’s largest development financial institution is putting $1.2 million (US$600, 000) at the disposal of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to help them respond to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Export

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Chicken broth - Healthy, aromatic winter warmer

Another country-wide cold snap is upon us offering the perfect opportunity to indulge in a hearty bowl of homemade soup or chicken broth.

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Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd delivers motivational letter to players - Voice Online

CLIVE LLOYD, the legendary former West Indies captain, has put pen to paper in order... The post Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd delivers motivational letter to players appeared first on Voice Online.

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Two Spanish Town communities under curfew

A curfew has been imposed in sections of Homestead and 31 St John's Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The curfew began at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 04, and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on November, 06. The boundaries of the curfew...

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Premier Project Selects UVI Student for Summer Internship

The students were vetted to help launch PROPEL, a virtual/physical campus that will serve as a global digital hub for leadership and career development for more than 100 HBCUs.

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Zimbabwe: RBZ Dumps Gono's Failed Jatropha Project

[New Zimbabwe] THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has finally given up on former Governor Gideon Gono's Jatropha Biodiesel experiment.

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UVI Bulletin Board for December

Here is what's happening on both campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands.

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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Some Government Offices Observe Newly Established Juneteenth Federal Holiday

The following government offices are observing the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 18.

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You may have missed the trends buzzing around, what with being consumed by loungewear, but men’s fashion in 2020 is equipped with a feeling of reinvention and

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Lockdown provides perfect cover for sinister motives

With low local transmission rates and an abysmal testing record, the question at the end of the day is: What inspired the indefinite

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N.C. County Cuts Ties With Museum Over Insensitive Juneteenth Event

Mecklenburg County, N.C. has cut ties with a plantation museum due to a Juneteenth event that was considered racially insensitive

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Dave Chappelle brings social justice, comedy to this year’s Tribeca fest | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J. The 2021 Tribeca Festival™, presented by AT&T, announced the World Premiere of its Closing Night film at New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, June 19, as part of Tribeca’s 12-day celebration to re-open New York and bring live entertainment back

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Latest Trends and Grooming Products for Dad • EBONY

If you feel like you blinked and suddenly Father’s Day was around the corner, you’re actually right. Somehow, we’ve managed to spend much of the year 2020 inside the house and June is already here. With a long list of not-so-celebratory events in the months behind, we now have something to

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Ex-Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty In Tyre Nichols Death | Chicago Defender

Photo: Getty Images A former Memphis police officer has struck a plea deal in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, WREG reports. On Thursday (Nov. 2), ex-officer Desmond Mills pleaded guilty to federal charges and agreed to plead guilty to state charges in connection to Nichols' death, the Shelby

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Partnerships Pave a Path to Strengthen Recovery After Irma and Maria

Hurricane recovery projects are taking shape to make facilities used every day by Virgin Islanders more resilient through support of $3.27 billion from FEMA.

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

Etelman Observatory Brings Back the Stars and Planets

The observatory will be hosting an open night on Friday, Nov. 5. It has scheduled three sessions of one hour each starting at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

SA trail legend Ryan Sandes to tackle Cape Winelands race

South African trail running legend Ryan Sandes will be lining up at the start for the 75km race at next weekend’s Maxirace Cape Winelands.

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Grand Performances Concert Series Returns to Renovated Plaza

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UVI Mourns the Loss of Playwright and Professor, David Edgecombe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is mourning the loss of David Edgecombe, former executive director of the Reichhold Center for the Arts and retired associate professor of communications who passed away on November 19. During his 30-year career at UVI, Edgecombe

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Four Nominations Advance to Full Senate

The V.I. Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced four nominations of candidates for various governmental boards during Thursday’s hearing.

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5 Ways to Savor the Last Moments of Summer - L.A. Focus Newspaper

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Saint Lucia Farmers Get 'Final Warning' Over Stray Animals

The Veterinary and Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture has issued what it says is a final warning to livestock farmers in Saint Lucia that the division will impound stray animals under the 2005 Animal Act. According to a Ministry of Agriculture release, the warning follows months of

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Ciara Does The Viral ‘Water’ Challenge On Instagram

Ciara took to Instagram to hit the viral "Water" challenge and per usual, the songstress didn't miss a beat! The post Ciara Does The Viral ‘Water’ Challenge On Instagram appeared first on Black America Web.

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Classic pancakes - Flip a few pancakes this winter

The perfect winter recipe when the cold settles in or the perfect snack to prepare when the first tooth of a little one appears!

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UVI Invites Community to Provide Feedback on Construction Management Program

Since the 2017 hurricanes, the industry has seen tremendous growth as the territory continues with its rebuilding and infrastructure improvement efforts.

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UVI Bulletin Board for May

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NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands

Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge

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RFP-036-T-2021(P)

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Attorney Seeks Writ of Mandamus to Move Cases Forward

VITFF Reports on Virgin Islands’ Young Track and Field Athletes

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EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion

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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority

Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent

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Second St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta Set for May 14-16

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Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Closes St. Thomas Office May 10-14.

STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest

AFT Local 1825 to Vote Virtually on May 12

VIPD Administrative Services to Close for Civilian Day, May 12

V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began

RFP-035-T-2021(P)

CAHS to Host Virtual Pre-Orientation for Incoming 9th Graders on May 13

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DLCA Reminds Merchants Hurricane Price Lists Are Due by Tuesday, June 1

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