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New Disaster Assistance May Make it Easier for Black People to Evacuate

By Willy Blackmore | Word In Black (WIB) - When Hurricane Katrina was barreling toward New Orleans in late August 2005, Mayor Ray Nagin ordered a complete evacuation of the city. But when the storm made landfall as a Category 3 storm on August 29, there were still some New Orleanians who were in their […]

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Health Department Confirms 29th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In The USVI

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Saturday evening that an 105-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 29th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of kin was notified, but the name of the woman was not released. According to the VIDOH, 17 of the COVID-19

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Police Take Guns Off The Streets During New Year’s Eve Operations: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPD Commissioner Designee Ray Martinez said St. Thomas recovered several illegal firearms and ammunition during New Year's Eve operations Friday night. A total of 11 illegal firearms including eight handguns and three automatic assault rifles are now in police custody and

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Chicago Urban League issues statement in response to protest and riots | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson issued the following statement in response to protests that have erupted around the country following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May

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BREAKING NEWS: USVI Tourism Tells Visitors Antibody Tests Won’t Be Accepted

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism just put out an important COVID-19-related message for visitors to the territory on Twitter minutes ago. 'As of August 13, results from COVID-19 antibody tests are no longer acceptable for entry or submission to the USVITravel

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Female Tourist Dies When Sudden Wave Knocks People Down At Tide Pools: VIPD

CANE BAY — A female tourist apparently drowned while sunbathing near the north shore of St. Croix today, police and eyewitnesses said. Several people were gathered at the tide pools in Annaly Bay when a sudden wave appeared a 'knocked several people off the rocks,' Steve Kinney said on Facebook

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RZAS CUT THROAT CITY LANDS NEW THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE | Dallas Weekly

WELL GO USA WILL RELEASE THE FILM THEATRICALLY ON 300 SCREENS NATIONWIDE ON JULY 17, 2020 Texas-based distributor Well Go USA and Patriot Pictures announced today that they have set a July 17, 2020 theatrical release date for RZA’s anticipated crime thriller Cut Throat City. Originally slated to

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Traffic Stop On Christiansted Bypass Leads To Arrest Of Whim Man, Seizure Of Gun

FREDERIKSTED — A vehicle pulled over for a routine traffic stop early Thursday evening in St. Croix led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of an illegal gun and ammunition, authorities said. Andy L. Christian, 19, of Estate Whim, was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Thursday and charged

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Senator’s Son Gets Community Service After Federal Marijuana Conviction

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a St. Thomas man was sentenced today to four years’ probation, a $1,000 fine, and 150 hours of community service for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. According to court documents, Kahlid Blyden, 27, was involved

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Charles Gerard Sails into Richmond as New Port Director | Post News Group

The City of Richmond has welcomed its new Port Director Charles Gerard, whose first day on the job was Mon., Oct. 16, according to the Richmond City Manager’s report. Gerard comes to Richmond with 35 years of experience in the marine industry, with his past including time supervising marine

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D.C. National Guard To Investigate Helicopter's 'Show Of Force' Against Protesters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Guard of the District of Columbia is investigating the use of one of its helicopters to make a “show of force” against protesters near the White House, while President Donald Trump is encouraging authorities to get tougher to quell the unrest over George

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Trinidad on high alert over Tropical Waves - Stabroek News

(Trinidad Guardian) The Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Kazim Hosein has met with the Mayors, Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers, Disaster Management Coordinators and the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) in preparation for imminent adverse weather expected over

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Zimbabwe: Govt, Partners Launch Relief Project for Disaster Prone Districts

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3 Men Caught Red-Handed Loading A Trailer With Stolen Goods In La Grange

FREDERIKSTED — Three thieves were caught by police red-handed during a burglary in progress in La Grange on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Jonathan Scribner, 37, of Sprat Hall, Alexander Cintron Jr., 53, of Two Brothers, and John Allen, 39, of Chenay Bay were arrested at 4:51 p.m. Tuesday and

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Health Department Confirms 28th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Monday evening that an 85-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 28th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of kin was notified, but the name of the woman was not released. According to the VIDOH, 16 of the

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DPNR Celebrates World Oceans Day With Cleanup Of Frederiksted Fish Market

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning & Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate World Oceans Day with a Street to Reef Cleanup this Friday, June 11th from 9-11am at the Albert Edwards Fish Market in Frederiksted. The welcome area will be next to

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Pandemic Power: Black female mayors shine during COVID-19 crisis

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VIPD Closes Records Bureau Offices On St. Thomas Due To Air Conditioning Problem

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at Police Headquarters, the Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today, July 9. The VIPD said it expects to reopen the offices at the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice

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To Mask Or Not To Mask | BlackPressUSA

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