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What defunding public media would mean for the West
KUNM - New Mexico
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June 23, 2025
by Annie Rosenthal and Chad Bradley, High Country News June 6, 2025 Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local public radio station, KYUK, for a program called River Watch. Over an hour and a half, they...
The U.S. Virgin Islands and the Future of Caribbean-American Travel Relations
Caribbean Journal
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June 12, 2025
As global travel continues its robust rebound, the Caribbean stands at a pivotal moment. In 2024, the region welcomed over 34 million visitors, a 14 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The U.S....
Freejack (1992) – What Happened to This Sci-Fi Movie?
JoBlo
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June 23, 2025
Freejack is a 1992 science fiction action flick in which a Formula One driver explodes into a gigantic Nissan advertisement in a gnarly mid-air collision, only to have his body stolen just before impact by a time-traveling Mick Jagger. All this in...
British Virgin Islands Concludes Successful Sponsorship of Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
Government of the Virgin Islands
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British Virgin Islands Concludes Successful Sponsorship of Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix BVI Was Exculsive Caribbean Destination Sponsor at Final Stop of SailGP’s 2025 American Circuit Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 11th June 2025...
Virgin Island season 2 confirmed as Dave reveals ‘very clear’ rule he had to follow after sex with surrogate partner Kat
Entertainment Daily
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June 5, 2025
Controversial Channel 4 show Virgin Island will return for season 2, it’s been confirmed, with one of the show’s stars now revealing a strict rule he had to follow with his surrogate partner. Accountant Dave, 24, lost his virginity to surrogate...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Announces A Star-Studded Village Night Lineup For St. John Celebration
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "Every year, the festivals team is challenged to make each celebration better than the last. I'm proud to say they've done it again, curating a lineup that is both globally recognized and culturally resonant," said Joseph...
GOP megabill littered with special tax breaks
Yahoo News
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Special tax breaks for venture capitalists, Alaskan fisheries, spaceports, private schools, rum makers and others — together costing tens of billions of dollars — quietly caught a ride on Republicans' sprawling domestic policy megabill. The...
Young Musicians Debut with Youth Orchestra Friday
St. Thomas Source
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June 22, 2025
Over 30 children, ranging in age from 7 to 17, joined the Partners for Strings’ 2025 Youth Orchestra Afternoons in the Summer. The four-week summer program concludes on Friday, June 27 with a performance at the Emancipation Garden Gazebo at...
Sensational travel ideas and luxury island stays for 2025
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Planning your next getaway? Whether you’re seeking serenity in the Castilian hills, diving into coral-rich waters or encountering wildlife aboard a boutique Arctic expedition ship, these travel ideas will thoroughly elevate your year ahead. Sip...
California man sentenced for threatening to kill postal workers in U.S. Virgin Islands
BNO News
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June 10, 2025
A California man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for threatening to kill U.S. Postal Service employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands, federal prosecutors said. The threats stemmed from the alleged non-delivery of marijuana-containing...
Celebrating Caribbean Pride: U.S. Virgin Islands Leads With Impact At CTO Week In New York City
MENAFN
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June 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, proudly celebrated a successful week of collaboration, connection, and...
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar June 9-June 16
St. Thomas Source
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June 9, 2025
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar June 9-June 16 MONDAY, JUNE 9 Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture 10:00 A.M. Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room BLOCK I Discussion on Economic Development and...
US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...
Highlights and goal: British Virgin Islands 0-1 Jamaica in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
VAVEL
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June 7, 2025
8:54 PM7 hours agoEND OF BROADCAST Off we go! This was the coverage of the Jamaica vs. British Virgin Islands match corresponding to the fourth round of the CONCACAF Qualifying group stage. 8:53 PM7 hours ago⏱️90'+5 END OF MATCH Jamaica defeated...
Highlights and goal: British Virgin Islands 0-1 Jamaica in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
VAVEL
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June 7, 2025
8:54 PM2 hours agoEND OF BROADCAST Off we go! This was the coverage of the Jamaica vs. British Virgin Islands match corresponding to the fourth round of the CONCACAF Qualifying group stage. 8:53 PM2 hours ago⏱️90'+5 END OF MATCH Jamaica defeated...
Pensacola Beach dining guide: Where to eat on the beach, from fancy to flip flops
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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If you’re making the trek out to Pensacola Beach for a sun-soaked day on the sand, you need to give some thought to your dining options to fuel the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick slice of New York-style pizza or a waterfront fresh catch...
How To Vacation Like A Billionaire In The British Virgin Islands
Forbes
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Virgin Gorda is the third-largest of the British Virgin Islands.Tanveer Badal Photography / TANV The British Virgin Islands draw crowds each year to explore sites like Cane Garden Bay and the Soggy Dollar Bar, but when it comes to experiencing...
News Digest: Foreign Media on China-Central Asia Summit, Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Plant and More
The Astana Times
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June 20, 2025
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features coverage of the China–Central Asia summit, Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plant, AI development and more. Photo...
VIDIC seeks new CEO amid bank collapse
The BVI Beacon
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July 3, 2025
The saga surrounding the collapsing Bank of Asia took a new twist Friday when the public agency that triggered its winding-down suddenly advertised for a new CEO. The job advertisement from the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation followed...
Op-Ed: A Letter to the Next Governor of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas Source
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June 6, 2025
Dear Governor: Let me start by congratulating you on your election win. I pray that you will have much success in your new role as the leader of our beautiful community. I hope you do not take offense, but I would like to make a few friendly...