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A&B’s Queen of Carnival is crowned Miss Caribbean Universe 2025
The Antigua Observer
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June 16, 2025
- Advertisement - Desrie Markham, the reigning Queen of Carnival, has captured the title of Miss Caribbean Universe 2025, emerging victorious over three other delegates during the competition held in the US Virgin Islands last night. Trinidad &...
Man Fatally Shot Inside SUV in Fort Mylner Broad Daylight Attack
St. Thomas Source
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June 15, 2025
A 29-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in the Fort Mylner area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. At approximately 1:37 p.m., multiple citizens contacted 911 to report a shooting near the KFC in Fort Mylner....
PUSS (PUSS) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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June 16, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Road Town, British Virgin Islands–(Newsfile Corp. – June 16, 2025) – LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, is pleased to announce the upcoming listing of PUSS (PUSS). The...
Terrorgram block is a welcome step towards countering violent extremism
The Strategist
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June 30, 2025
The Australian government has listed Terrorgram—a network of violent extremist chatroom-like channels on Telegram—as an official terrorist organisation. Australians found to be part of Terrorgram now face up to 25 years in prison. As an effort to...
Police Search for Suspect in Bovoni Machete Assault
St. Thomas Source
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June 15, 2025
Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department are searching for a suspect known as “Yardie” in connection with a violent assault that occurred Saturday night in Sanchez Town, Bovoni, the department announced. According to the VIPD, the...
Ajani Prentice Arrested in Fatal Oswald Harris Court Shooting
St. Thomas Source
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June 15, 2025
Police have arrested 20-year-old Ajani Prentice for the fatal shooting of Shyiane Degallerie, who was gunned down mid-Thursday afternoon in the Oswald Harris Court housing community. According to the Virgin Islands Police Department, Prentice was...
GLP-1 drug knockoffs can cause harm or death, AG warns
The Tennessean
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High demand and cost of legitimate GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have fueled a counterfeit market. Consumers are urged to be cautious when purchasing GLP-1 drugs online and to report any suspicious products to authorities. Counterfeit GLP-1...
Wenner Hill Gardens and Cooperative — Growing Community, and Sustainability
St. Thomas Source
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June 29, 2025
Wenner Hill Gardens and Cooperative features a wide variety of produce grown by its members. (Source photo by Shaun Pennington) A garden grows at the very top of Frydenhoj on St. Thomas — but not just any garden. This one is nurtured by an...
Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
Magnetic Media
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June 29, 2025
New York, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism...
Housing Expo Draws Crowd on St. Croix
St. Thomas Source
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June 15, 2025
Crowds were drawn to D.C. Canegata Recreation Center Saturday to learn about home ownership. (Source photo by Susan Ellis) For hours Saturday, scores of people gathered at the D.C. Canegata Recreation Center to learn everything it takes to own and...
Caribbean Matters: Hurricane season is here, but federal aid isn’t
Daily Kos
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June 28, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. We’ve covered the devastation of...
Individuals urged to obtain food handler's certificate ahead of Emancipation Festival
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Environmental Health Division, has encouraged individuals who plan on handling food during the 2025 Emancipation Festival to obtain a food handler's certificate....
CMS Terminates KCF Model and Finalizes Significant Revisions to CKCC Participation and Payment Framework
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
On May 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) Innovation Center formally announced the early termination of the Kidney Care First (“KCF”) model effective December 31, 2025, and issued a suite of substantial revisions to the...
Committee on Rules and Judiciary advances slate of 17 bills
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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ST. THOMAS — The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced a slate of 17 bills during a marathon hearing on Wednesday. The hearing, held at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, was chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph with senators voting on...
The Best Quick Caribbean Getaways from New York
Caribbean Journal
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June 27, 2025
Sometimes the best kind of Caribbean escape is the kind you can pull off without thinking. Just book a flight, pack a carry-on, and head south before the city knows you’re gone. From New York, that’s not a dream — it’s a Friday morning reality....
Saudi Arabia — A Princess Seeks A World of Change
ABILITY Magazine
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Circa 2012 Recently ABILITY’s Chet Cooper traveled to New York City and met up with Saudi Arabian Princess Sameera Bint Abdullah Al Faisel Al Farhan AlSaoud. She is the chairperson for both the Saudi Schizophrenia Charity Association and the...
AARP meets with Congress to advocate for Social Security, Medicaid, and caregiver support
Pasquines
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June 27, 2025
As federal lawmakers continue negotiations on key provisions of the upcoming budget reconciliation package, AARP deployed staff and volunteers from across the United States and its territories to Capitol Hill on June 25, 2025, urging congressional...
Motorcyclist injured in accident @ Purcell Estate
Virgin Islands News Online
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The rider of a motorcycle was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after he became involved in an accident at Purcell Estate this morning, Friday, June 20, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The rider of a motorcycle was...
Food Handlers Urged to Obtain Food Handler’s Cards Ahead of Festival
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Environmental Health Division is making preparations to accommodate the influx of persons requiring food handler’s certification ahead of the Emancipation Festival. Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander said that...
Did They Spy on Trump Again!
JudicialWatch.org
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June 27, 2025
Tom Fitton's Judicial Watch Weekly Update | June 27, 2025 Judicial Watch Sues DOJ for Records on Biden FISA Spying on President Trump Did State Department Compile Dossiers on Trump Team?! Judicial Watch Sues for Collusion Documents of Arizona AG...