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Today Is Contract Day In The U.S. Virgin Islands Recognizing 1878 Fire Burn Revolt
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Today Is Contract Day In The U.S. Virgin Islands Recognizing 1878 Fire Burn Revolt

CHRISTIANSTED — Today is October 1st, the start of the new fiscal year and what has been known as Contract Day in the Virgin Islands. "Today we salute those who…
Posted by John McCarthy October 1, 2021
St. Thomas TV Journalist Remembered For Promoting Territory’s Tourism Product
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St. Thomas TV Journalist Remembered For Promoting Territory’s Tourism Product

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Journalist Netfa “Tafa” Romain, who died Tuesday, is being remembered as a creative powerhouse who used his talents to promote and uplift the territory. “It is with…
Posted by John McCarthy August 19, 2021
Andy Warhol Portrait Of Michael Jackson Now Hangs At Smithsonian Art Museum
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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 Michael now hangs in the…
Posted by Bro Bot August 5, 2021
Colorism, Racism Play A Role In Health Outcomes, University Study Says
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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 skin tones, according to a…
Posted by VI Free Press June 25, 2021
Actor Michael B. Jordan To Rename Rum After Cultural Appropriation Criticism
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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 accused him of cultural appropriation.…
Posted by VI Free Press June 25, 2021
Government Offices Closed Today In Observance Of Juneteenth Holiday
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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 establishing the date as a…
Posted by VI Free Press June 18, 2021
Celebrating America’s Rich Cultural Diversity With Caribbean Heritage Month
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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 have been refreshed by wave…
Posted by VI Free Press June 3, 2021
18th Century Graveyard Found At Former St. Eustatius Plantation
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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 Monday, and archaeologists said it…
Posted by VI Free Press June 1, 2021
Trinidadian Movie HERO Lands On Amazon Prime Video Today
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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 in the Cineplex Store and…
Posted by VI Free Press May 21, 2021
Native St. Croix Man Sworn In As U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Commander In Virginia
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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 is also an Atlanta-based First…
Posted by VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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