Agriculture Department Informs Public of Changes in Response to COVID-19

Wakanda News Details

Agriculture Department Informs Public of Changes in Response to COVID-19

The department encourages its customers and farmers to limit visits to the Department of Agriculture offices unless purchasing seedlings, feed or other agricultural supplies.

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

You may also like

At Least 8 Dead, Hundreds Injured at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston • EBONY

At least eight people have died and 17 others, including a 10-year-old child, have been hospitalized after a stampede took place during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Friday night, the Daily Beast reports. As medical examiners are currently investigating the causes of death, the tragic event

fave

Source: https://www.ebony.com

Kyle Rittenhouse’s Murder Trial: Meet The Cast Of Characters Starring In Kenosha Killer’s Court Case

From the prosecution to the defense attorneys to the judge and everyone else involved with Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial, get familiar with this cast of characters.

fave

Source: NewsOne

Boating in the V.I., Part 5: Resident Argues for Preservation of Round Bay

A quiet bay in a remote part of St. John has become the center of conflict between those who want to see it preserved as a marine sanctuary and those who want to see it developed and managed for the recreational boating industry.

fave

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

Western Cape to receive more LEAP officers as the festive season nears | News24

The Cape Flats will receive an additional 250 Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers to help in police crime hotspots as the festive season approaches.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

US seizes $6 million in ransom payments, charges Ukrainian over major cyberattack | Haiti Gazette

The content originally appeared on: CNN Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national who was arrested in Poland last month, is accused of deploying ransomware known as REvil, which has been used in hacks that have cost US firms millions of dollars. Vasinskyi conducted a ransomware attack over the

fave

Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti

Isolde Plaskett Dies at 76

Isolde Plaskett, 76, passed away on Nov. 3, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia, after a more than year-long battle with cancer.

fave

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

Oklahoma Carries Out Third Botched Execution In A Row After 6-Year Pause | The Michigan Chronicle

Photo: Oklahoma Department of Corrections Oklahoma carried out its third straight botched execution Thursday (October 28) after a six-year hiatus on state-sponsored executions. John Marion Grant, 60, was injected with a combination of three lethal drugs that caused him to vomit and convulse during

fave

Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Federal ‘Build Back Better’ Framework Has Large Impact for the Territory

USVI officials are touting the passage of President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill, which they said will give the territory – and the nation – a “much-needed economic shot in the arm” after the financial impact dealt by the ongoing global pandemic.

fave

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

Boating in the V.I., Part 5: Resident Argues for Preservation of Round Bay

A quiet bay in a remote part of St. John has become the center of conflict between those who want to see it preserved as a marine sanctuary and those who want to see it developed and managed for the recreational boating industry.

fave

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

Oscar Pistorius being considered for parole | Africanews

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is being considered for parole, after serving half of his prison sentence for killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

fave

Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Eric Adams Elected Mayor of New York City

By Ryan Steal According to the Associated Press, Democrat Eric Adams defeated Republican Curtis Sliwa in the mayoral election in New York City on Tuesday. Adams, a retired NYPD captain, was the overwhelming favorite heading into the voting on Tuesday. He will be the city's second Black

fave

Source: Your Black World

KZN's new councils to appoint top brass before November 24 | Witness

Municipal councils in KwaZulu-Natal have until November 23 to be constituted.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Four Black Female Officers Speak Out Against Baltimore Police Department news -The Black Chronicle Baltimore, Black, Department, Female, Officers, Police, Speak

Four veteran Black female officers are speaking out against a culture of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation they say they faced while working for the Baltimore police department. According to

fave

Source: The Black Chronicle

‘Plant a Seed Contest’ Awards Prizes to Children, Ages 5 – 17

The awards ceremony celebrated the 250 plus students from various schools on St. Thomas and St. John who participated.

fave

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

WAPA To Shut Down King Street In St. John For ‘Underground Electrical Project’

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority advises the motoring public that King Street on St. John will be closed to vehicular traffic from November 10, 2021 – December 1, 2021. The road closure is needed to allow ongoing work on an underground electrical project that extends

fave

Source: https://vifreepress.com

Cookouts to Resume at Magens Bay; Horse Riders Appeal for Beach Access

Magens Bay Authority Board members meeting Friday voted unanimously to allow cookouts to resume at its beach sheds starting Monday – Liberty Day, Nov. 1 – after the government recently lifted some COVID-19 restrictions.

fave

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

Vaccins ARN: risque de myocardite et péricardite confirmé mais peu fréquent selon une étude - BFMTV - Haiti24

Comme cela avait été montré par des rapports de pharmacovigilance, les résultats de l'étude française menée par la structure Epi-Phare, publiée ce lundi, confirment que les vaccins Pfizer et surtout Moderna augmentent le risque de survenue de ces maladies dans les 7 jours suivant la vaccination. Ce

fave

Source: Haiti24 – Nouvelles d’Haïti | Politique, affaires courantes, sport et autres rubriques

IEC national results centre in Tshwane evacuated after power cut | News24

Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson Thabo Charles Mabaso said a circuit breaker burnt, but there was no fire at the centre.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Virgin Islanders Speak Out Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing on SSI

Pash Daswani was in Hong Kong tending to his dying father in February 1995 when his pregnant wife went into labor on St. Thomas. Thousands of miles away, he could not rush to the hospital when a medical emergency arose.

fave

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

Foundation for Development Planning Gains Special Consultative Status With UN Council

The Board of Directors of the Foundation for Development Planning Inc. (FDPI) was granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

fave

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

Record $1.7 Trillion of Student Debt Drowns HBCU Borrowers

As the cost of a college education continues to rise, an estimated 45 million consumers collectively owe a record $1.7 trillion in student debt, according to the Federal Reserve — a $905 billion increase in just the past decade. For Black America, the struggle to gain a college education is an even

fave

Source: The Washington Informer

Living In Luxury- The 5th Annual "Villas for the Park" Auction | News of St. John

In one week, the Fifth Annual Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Villas for the Park Auction goes live! The annual auction features beautiful homes and accommodations in the Virgin Islands and gives you the opportunity to stay at these incredible lodging options…For possibly a fraction of the

fave

Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI

CORE to Public: Don’t Feed Lionfish to Sharks!

There’s an old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” but Frank Cumming, president of the Caribbean Oceanic Restoration and Education Foundation – better known as CORE – isn’t convinced it’s true.

fave

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

WAPA Construction Continues in Cruz Bay | News of St. John

Do you remember my mentions of the underground power line construction in front of Mongoose Junction and Grand Bay last month? Well, that construction is hitting the road…and moving to another part of town just in time for the holidays. Yesterday, Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority

fave

Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI

Program helps pediatric patients with asthma management – the top cause of sickness in Dallas County children - Dallas Examiner

Special to The Dallas Examiner It’s difficult to keep Sir Moreland of Mesquite indoors. Like most 12-year-old boys, he loves spending time outside with his brother and friends. Playing baseball and basketball is

fave

Source: The Dallas Examiner

LACo Pushes Again for COVID Vaccines, Booster Shots Ahead of Winter - Los Angeles Sentinel

Los Angeles County health officials made another push for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and for those who have already been vaccinated to receive a booster shot prior to the winter

fave

Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

$1.3M awarded to Black man arrested by Boston police after having a stroke

When Al Copeland began experiencing stroke symptoms behind the wheel, he pulled over in the hopes that someone might come The post $1.3M awarded to Black man arrested by Boston police after having a stroke appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

US Prisons Face Staff Shortages As Officers Quit Amid COVID

Staff shortages have long been a challenge for prison agencies, given the low pay and grueling nature of the work. But the coronavirus pandemic — and its impact on the labor market — has pushed many corrections systems into crisis.

fave

Source: Black America Web

Web Portal of the Government of Saint Lucia

Official Web Site of the Government of Saint Lucia

fave

Source: Government of Saint Lucia Web Portal

Minneapolis voters weigh fate of police after George Floyd

Voters in Minneapolis were deciding Tuesday whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, more than The post Minneapolis voters weigh fate of police after George Floyd appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

More from St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999

Bajo El Sol Gallery to Host Janet Cook-Rutnik's Book Signing on May 15

Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX

Soccer Coaches, Coordinators Required to Earn Certification in CPR/ First Aid

Wayne Anthony Thomas Dies at 76

Virgin Islander Is One of the Tennis Channel’s Top 10 Coaches in America

Beach Advisory for May 1 - 7

Hamilton Ramose Dies at 60

UVI Bulletin Board for May

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

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

Mostly Sunny Saturday

RFP-036-T-2021(P)

V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives

Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater

Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season

Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX

Good Potential for Showers Sunday Afternoon

Agricultural Plan Task Force to Hold Food Security Town Halls to Gather Input

Variably Cloudy, Isolated to Scattered Showers Monday

This Week’s Senate Calendar – May 10-14, 2021

Get a Head Start on Readiness and Resilience During Hurricane Preparedness Week

AARP Discusses Priority Issues With Senators at Virtual Roundtable

EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion

Economic Crime Unit Seeks Help in Locating Keith Drigo Jr.

Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority

Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent

Housing Authority’s Offices on St. Thomas Resume Regular Operations

Op-Ed: Cyber Security: An Unavoidable Priority

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

John L. Steward Dies at 91

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

Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority

Variably Cloudy, Passing Showers Tuesday

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

Op-Ed: Peace Officers Memorial Day Honors Those Who Have Died in Line of Duty

Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools

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

V.I. Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings

Sargassum’s Future Poses Bigger Mystery Than Its Origins

inspection and Maintenance of Wartsila Generators Completed at Harley Plant

Congress to Hold Historic Hearing on Insular Cases Resolution

Mostly Dry, Breezy, Upper 80s Thursday

RFP-035-T-2021(P)

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

Plaskett: American Rescue Plan Gives Over $5M to UVI

Edward P. McKenzie Creates Scholarship Fund for USVI Graduating H.S. Seniors

Staffing Shortages Plague Tourism Sector

UVI Bulletin Board for May and June

Business Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)