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Ministry of International Business and Industry working remotely due to COVID-19 case - Barbados Today
The Ministry of International Business and Industry, located on the 8th Floor, Baobab Tower, Warrens, St Michael, has been closed due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19.  The individual, who was working remotely following the first test, was confirmed positive after the second
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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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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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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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COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases, five discharged - Barbados Today
There were two new positive COVID-19 cases - one male and one female - identified on Friday, May 7, from the 678 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Five people also recovered, while 109 persons remain in isolation. Barbados has recorded 3,933 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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‘Paid in Full’ – Inside a Major Surprise for Students
Doing More Today Nearly 50 Alabama State University seniors received the surprise of a lifetime when they heard the words “paid in full!” The soon-to-be graduates, who thought they would not be able to graduate because of financial challenges, were ecstatic to learn in a surprise reveal that their
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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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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senator 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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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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Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting
The family of an unarmed Black man shot and killed by Honolulu police filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday alleging... View Article The post Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Close to 300 Expected for COVID-Safe Beach 2 Beach Race on STJ
Hundreds of athletes will make their way to St. John to swim along the island’s north shore in a racing competition on May 30, the 18th annual Beach 2 Beach Power Swim.
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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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HUD Awards Los Angeles City and County $4 Million to Assist 1,950 Families - Los Angeles Sentinel
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) $4 million to launch a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Regional Mobility Demonstration
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Mother’s Day special for Staycation Winner - Barbados Today
Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 9, will be extra special for first-time mother Maryse Headley, the winner of the Barbados TODAY (BT) and The Hilton Barbados Resort’s Special Mom Staycation contest. Headley captured the lion’s share of the votes with 336 likes for her photo. Entrants submitted photos
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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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No Action Taken by NWSL in Incident Involving Black Player | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By J. Coyden Palmer After a week’s long investigation into an incident involving Chicago Red Stars Defender Sarah Gorden, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced no disciplinary actions will be taken. The NWSL used the services of an independent investigator to look into a matter that
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The UWI, Shaggy unite for a cause - Barbados Today
Two-time Grammy award winning recording artist Shaggy is collaborating with The University of the West Indies (The UWI) to perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6 p.m. (Jamaica). Shaggy – Orville Richard Burrell – from
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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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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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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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Highlights from COVID-19 Press conference - Barbados Today
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Recipients of guaranteed income called by Mayor Prince | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest Gary Mayor Jerome Prince made a number of phone calls to those who were selected to receive the assistance from the Guaranteed Income Validation Effort (GIVE) program. In his original announcement, Prince noted statistics that show nearly 40 percent of Americans cannot afford
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New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal'
A New Jersey teacher has been removed from the virtual classroom after going a profanity-laced rant against his students about... View Article The post New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tourism minister says safe reopening job number one - Barbados Today
Barbados prepares to welcome visitors under new COVID-19 vaccination protocols from Saturday with tourism authorities saying the safe reopening of the hotel and hospitality sectors is a priority and sobered by a new development in the island’s largest source market. Minister of Tourism Senator
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BDF Chief of Staff reviewing outcome of court martial - Barbados Today
Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Colonel Glyne Grannum is reviewing the outcome of the court martial of Private Shane Coulthrust, the BDF said Sunday. Last Friday, the matter ended with 33-year-old Coulthrust being handed a sentence of “discharge with ignominy from the Barbados
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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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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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Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows - TheGrio
Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina, was shot five times, including in the back... View Article The post Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows appeared first on TheGrio.
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OIG Report Says CPD Search Warrants Disproportionately Targeted Black Residents | The Crusader Newspaper Group
NBC 5 Chicago A new interim report by the city of Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General says that Chicago Police Department search warrants disproportionately targeted people of color. The report, which examined search warrants issued and executed between 2017 and 2020, found that Black men
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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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