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Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti’s most important and prolific writers, dies at 88
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Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti’s most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died. He was 88. Born Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d’Argent…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
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Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no

BERLIN (AP) — Birkenstocks: They are ubiquitous in summer, comfy and very German. Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s the question Germany’s…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
Senator mourns loss of beloved cultural icon Wayne ‘Bully’ Petersen
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Senator mourns loss of beloved cultural icon Wayne ‘Bully’ Petersen

FREDERIKSTED — Senator Angel Bolques Jr. humbly joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the profound loss of Wayne “Bully” Petersen, a true cultural treasure whose legacy will forever echo…
Posted by John McCarthy February 15, 2025
An ‘uprising’ 80th birthday celebration for Bob Marley
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An ‘uprising’ 80th birthday celebration for Bob Marley

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Annually, on February 6, thousands of fans worldwide take a moment to honour and celebrate the birth of the legendary Bob Marley, and today is no different.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025
Previously unknown Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million bought at Minnesota garage sale for $50
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Previously unknown Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million bought at Minnesota garage sale for $50

Struck Gogh-ld. A newly discovered Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million was likely found at a dusty Minnesota garage sale — where a buyer plunked down less than $50…
Posted by John McCarthy January 29, 2025
Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands
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Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia’s National Museum, providing a glimpse into the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
Jamaican Jazz legend Monty Alexander to perform ‘A Living History’
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Jamaican Jazz legend Monty Alexander to perform ‘A Living History’

NEW YORK — Celebrated Jamaican-born, Grammy-nominated jazz virtuoso, Monty Alexander, is set to usher in 2025 in spectacular fashion with a historic, career retrospective and musical storytelling concert at Lincoln Center…
Posted by John McCarthy January 9, 2025
Open Design, Clever Zoning — Where Island Vibes Meet Functionality
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Open Design, Clever Zoning — Where Island Vibes Meet Functionality

With smaller spaces becoming more common, especially here in the Virgin Islands where homes tend to be on the cozier side, many are going for open layouts that create zones…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2024
Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon
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Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024
Hemingway look-alikes visit Cuba and some of the late writer’s favorite places
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Hemingway look-alikes visit Cuba and some of the late writer’s favorite places

HAVANA (AP) — Ernest Hemingway has returned to Cuba... in a way. Eighteen white-bearded men who resemble the late U.S. author arrived in Havana to visit some of his favorite…
Posted by John McCarthy December 10, 2024

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