CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Journalist Netfa “Tafa” Romain, who died Tuesday, is being remembered as a creative powerhouse who used his talents to promote and uplift
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Andy Warhol Portrait Of Michael Jackson Now Hangs At Smithsonian Art Museum
WASHINGTON — TIME Magazine commissioned American artist Andy Warhol to paint a portrait for its March, 1984 cover story on Michael Jackson. That portrait of
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Colorism, Racism Play A Role In Health Outcomes, University Study Says
SAN JUAN — Puerto Ricans who self-identify as having very light skin tones have better health outcomes than counterparts who self-identify as having the darkest
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Actor Michael B. Jordan To Rename Rum After Cultural Appropriation Criticism
PORT OF SPAIN — “Black Panther” U.S. actor Michael B. Jordan said he would rename his recently launched rum, “J’Ouvert,” after nationals in the Caribbean
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Government Offices Closed Today In Observance Of Juneteenth Holiday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan on Thursday declared June 19 a holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the announcement by President Joe Biden
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Celebrating America’s Rich Cultural Diversity With Caribbean Heritage Month
WASHINGTON — America’s diversity is and always has been the defining strength of our Nation — in every generation, our society, spirit, and shared ambitions
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18th Century Graveyard Found At Former St. Eustatius Plantation
ORANJESTAD — An 18th century burial ground has been discovered at a former sugar plantation on the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius, officials said
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Trinidadian Movie HERO Lands On Amazon Prime Video Today
PORT OF SPAIN — HERO, the film inspired by the extraordinary life of Caribbean-born Mr. Ulric Cross, will be available exclusively in Canada on Premium VOD
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Bryan Proclaims African Heritage Week, African Liberation Day In Territory
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has issued a proclamation designating the third week of May as Virgin Islands African Heritage Week and May 22 as African
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Native St. Croix Man Sworn In As U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Commander In Virginia
OCEANA, Virginia — St. Croix native Jon F. Megahy was recently sworn in as commander in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Station. Megahy
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