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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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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New York mom accused of killing newborn twins: 'Babies wouldn't let me sleep' - TheGrio
A young mother has been charged with the death of her infant twins. Danezja Kilpatrick, 23, is being charged after... View Article The post New York mom accused of killing newborn twins: 'Babies wouldn't let me sleep' appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces end dates for COVID-19 health order and state of emergency
Alabama Newscenter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week the current COVID-19 public health order will expire May 31 and the existing pandemic state of emergency will end July 6 with no plans to extend either. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices
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Source: The Birmingham Times
City of Atlanta and United Way Announce Second Round of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program | Atlanta Daily World
City of Atlanta and United Way Announce Second Round of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program The City of Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) have reopened the Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program until December 31, 2021. The $15.2 million in funds are
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Suspected drowning at Brighton Beach - Barbados Today
Black Rock police are at Brighton Beach, St Michael, where a young man has gone missing in the water in the area known as the Hot Pot. Police say that around 4:15 p.m., a group of five young men went to the beach and two of them were in the water swimming when one of
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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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Cinco de Mayo in the City: A Taco’s Shop’s Spin on a Classic  | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Get ready to spice up Cinco de Mayo with a little help from Detroit Taco Bar. The city’s only taco bar-style restaurant is helping to ring in the Mexican holiday while chef and owner, Mushey Glenn adds a new twist on a traditional staple. Launched in 2019 on Detroit’s west side in the North
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Health Department updates statewide COVID-19 case counts | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Indiana Department of Health announced that 733 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 709,455 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous
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Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.
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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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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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Melton named one of Brotha Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Men of the Year | The Crusader Newspaper Group
This year, Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie Melton (D-Gary) was selected as one of Brotha Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Men of the Year. The national magazine specifically targets African American males and is intended as an empowerment tool to provide resources to those dealing with
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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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Sixty-six-year-old succumbs to COVID-19 - Barbados Today
Minister of Health and Wellness Lt Col Jeffery Bostic has confirmed that a sixty-six-year-old woman has succumbed to COVID-19. The minister also confirmed a secondary school student tested positive for COVID-19. Read the full story tonight’s Epaper.     Read our ePaper. Fast. Factual. Free. Sign up
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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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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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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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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
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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Sargassum’s Future Poses Bigger Mystery Than Its Origins
As the floating mats of brown seaweed, known as sargassum, continue to swamp Caribbean beaches summer after summer, the search is widening for a way to turn a nuisance into a gift.
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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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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Four ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in George Floyd death - Barbados Today
SOURCE - AP- A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis cops involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man's constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air. A three-count indictment
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Phased rollout of face-to-face classes continues Tuesday - Barbados Today
Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw has given the greenlight for the phased rollout of more face-to-face classes to continue from Tuesday, May 11. Speaking during Sunday’s live COVID-19 update, Bradshaw said that after having several discussions with principals of
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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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NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
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AOPT chairman slams outdated footage of students cramming ZR van - Barbados Today
A video circulating on social media showing students from a rural high school in an overloaded route taxi has been dismissed as “old video” by the Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael who appeal for a stop to the spread of video that places public service vehicle
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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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.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
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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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

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