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The Man Who Swam to St. John to Celebrate Emancipation of Every Kind
Upon learning of Fagan’s submission of the story of Edwards’ daring Emancipation Day feat 36 years ago, he laughed, “Oh, Scott does that every year.”
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
#BTColumn – Proceed with extreme caution - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today Inc. by Rev Guy Hewitt Last Thursday, Barbados breathed a collective sigh of relief as we were included on the United Kingdom’s COVID19 Green List. However, we
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
New Cards to Aid Communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Drivers
Getting pulled over by police is anxiety-inducing for most drivers – but imagine if you could not hear what the officer was saying and had no way to communicate that.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Saudi, Jamaica bilateral exchange outlines major developments | New York Carib News
Coming out of the first Jamaica-Saudi Arabia bilateral conference held on Thursday, June 24, is the agreement to sign a document of intent between Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to aid in boosting air connectivity between the Middle East and the Caribbean. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett
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Source: The New York Carib News
Bravo credits team effort in series-leveling performance - Stabroek News
Veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has praised the West Indies’ all-round efforts which saw them levelling  the five-match T20I series heading into today’s final match. The article Bravo credits team effort in series-leveling performance appeared first on Stabroek News.
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New Cards to Aid Communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Drivers
Getting pulled over by police is anxiety-inducing for most drivers – but imagine if you could not hear what the officer was saying and had no way to communicate that.
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DHS Medicaid Division Launches MedicaidNow Messaging System
The MedicaidNow instant messaging system provides real-time alerts and messages and seeks to improve the overall delivery of Medicaid services.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Fifth T20I: West Indies vs South Africa - Live Scores
West Indies vs South Africa: The Proteas won the toss and elected to bat first in the fifth and final match of the T20I series.
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Human Rights Based Approach Needed In Tackling Crime In The Caribbean - St. Lucia Times News
By Alberto Brunori People in the Caribbean face some of the highest levels of violence in the world. Of the 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries surveyed in 2020 by the independent think-tank Insight crime, three Caribbean countries ranked in the top-six with most violence. Jamaica tops the
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Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News
Brace for increased rainfall
The Meteorological Service Division is reporting that a severe weather alert is in force, advising fishers to prepare for evacuation due to impending bad weather. The Met office says Jamaicans should continue to look out for an increase in...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Celebrity Brands and Cultural Appropriation: How to Avoid It news -The Black Chronicle
Michael B. Jordan sparked controversy with the launch of his new rum brand, J’ouvert. Many accused the actor and his business partners of cultural appropriation — the unacknowledged or
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Source: The Black Chronicle
V.I. Judicial Branch to Resume In-Person Proceedings on July 1
All judicial branch facilities shall be open to judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, litigants and members of the public for the purpose of conducting official business, and all judicial branch services shall be made available to the public in-person.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Alleyne's advertising agency's clientele expert - Barbados Today
Barbados’ leading and most-awarded creative agency, Red Advertising & Marketing, has appointed experienced marketing professional, Lana Alleyne, as the Agency’s first ever Client Services Director. The appointment comes as the company looks to reinforce its market leading position and to
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Elsa May Bring Wind, Rain and Waves Friday But Unlikely to Severely Impact USVI
The winds and rains of Elsa are not expected to heavily impact the territory but the National Hurricane Center projects its outer bands may bring rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI on Friday.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
More STX Restaurants: Savor a Taste of St. Croix with Local Food Restaurants
Local eateries on St. Croix bring a melting pot of mouthwatering Caribbean flavors and delicacies.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Inaugural JetBlue Flight from Newark Receives a Warm Welcome in STT
JetBlue Airways flight B6 2219 arrived for the first time in St. Thomas Thursday, bringing with it many visitors from the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut area who are ready to explore the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
USVISA U-15 Girls and Boys National Teams to Participate in Turks and Caicos Invitational
Players, coaches and support staff will leave the territory heading to Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday July 1, and will return on Monday July 5.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
VI Council on the Arts Opens Annual Applications for Grants Online
Eligible individuals and organizations include those whose programming are V.I. based and those who have been in existence in the V.I. for a minimum of two years.
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Partly Cloudy With Potential for Rain Friday
Skies are expected to be partly cloudy and hazy Friday morning with the potential for scattered shower activity. Winds will increase during the day and average 10-20 miles per hour. Friday's daytime high temperatures are forecast to be slightly warmer than usual. Mariners can expect seas to seven
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Nestlé ADC Region launches new healthier kids website
Nestlé Anglo Dutch Caribbean (ADC) has announced the launch of the new Nestlé for Healthier Kids website, a digital platform that provides students, parents and teachers with access to free health education and resources. The educational material...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Anti-LGBT+ Laws Cost Caribbean Billions In Lost Business, Report Says
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Businessman Richard Branson on Wednesday urged Caribbean countries to be more LGBT-friendly as a report said anti-gay laws cost the region’s 12 English-speaking nations up to $4.4 billion a year in lost tourism and emigration. “Business can be a driving force for
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Tropical storm kills 1 in Florida, hurts 10 at Georgia base | The Atlanta Voice
A weakened but resilient Tropical Storm Elsa killed at least one person in Florida on Wednesday and injured several others when a possible tornado struck a campground at a Navy base in southeast Georgia. The National Hurricane Center said Elsa’s winds have weakened to 40 mph (65 kph) as it made its
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Researcher suggests focus on regional investors - Barbados Today
A university of the West Indies (UWI) international trade researcher is urging the region to put more focus on investment by the local business community and not solely on attracting investment from foreign sources. In the latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Trade Policy Brief produced
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Chefs: Apply for seat at the 'Kulture: A Black Chef Table' BIPOC dinner series - DefenderNetwork.com
Chef Keisha Griggs and Houston-based restauranteur Marcus Davis recently announced the launch of Black Chef Table, a culinary experience highlighting African/African American food purveyors and chefs identifying as Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). The multi-coursed
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Young scientist wants more students to access mentorship
Jamaican scientist Dr Camir Ricketts wants to widen access to mentorship for students across Jamaica. He intends to do this through his programme, ‘Minds of Jamaica’, where students can have access to professionals from several industries. These...
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A brief history of the American cookout - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Region told to work on old issues - Barbados Today
Barbados and other Caribbean states are being cautioned against ignoring “long-standing” issues such as high unemployment, high energy costs and food insecurity, as they seek to urgently address more immediate challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This warning has come from Caribbean
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Gordon Brooks, legend of the lens, dies at 81 - Barbados Today
Gordon Brooks, the legendary press and studio photographer and newspaper co-founder, who captured historic Barbadian moments and the storied triumph and trials of West Indies cricket has died at the age of 81. Brooks died in hospital on Tuesday after a brief illness. Prime Minister Mia
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COVID-19: PAHO Director Says Now May Not Be Ideal Time To Travel - St. Lucia Times News
The Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, has said that  given the significant gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage and the still imminent risk of infection, now may not be the ideal time for travel – especially in places with active outbreaks or where
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