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Hip-Hop Wired’s Artists You Gotta Listen To In July
Black America Web
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July 8, 2025
Source: @brandyhaze / @ffawty / @_moneydw / @honeybunsecrets / IG Hip-Hop Wired’s “Artists You Gotta Listen To In July” list is packed with some dope talent. Leading the charge is Money DW, a Houston native who’s been building steam in the South....
South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 8, 2025
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Kylla Herbert, president of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival, says that the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 12,...
Cuba looks to turn around result at Little League Baseball Regional Tournament
Cuban News Agency
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July 8, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 8 (ACN) After a loss in their debut, Cuban national team will face Aruba today in the second round of the Little League Caribbean qualifying tournament, held in Willemstad, Curaçao, on the road to the World Series. Committed to...
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025
I News Cayman
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July 8, 2025
Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...
No evidence of 'client list': Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal
RTL Today
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump's MAGA base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that have become an obsession for the US president’s diehard supporters. Trump's Department...
How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
AOL
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The USVI and BVI are home to world-famous beaches, water sports, and the freshest seafood. Photograph by Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock PhotoBoasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal after govt says sex offender did not have ‘client list’
Dawn
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July 8, 2025
United States President Donald Trump’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US...
Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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Donald Trump's MAGA base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US president’s diehard supporters. Trump's Justice...
U.S. Virgin Islands Reports Strong Mid-Year Tourism Growth and Global Visibility in 2025
Autochannel
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 17, 2025 -- At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility....
Op-Ed: It’s Time for the U.S. Virgin Islands to Take Mental Health Seriously
St. Thomas Source
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June 20, 2025
Nour Suid (Photo by Digna Blash) Our beautiful Virgin Islands have been hurting for some time and in many ways. One appears to be with our mental health system. In recent weeks, there’s been a heartbreaking increase in violence across our islands....
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Announces a Star-Studded Village Night Lineup
Breaking Travel News
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June 16, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are proud to announce the star-studded lineup for the 2025 St. John Celebration Village Nights, showcasing a dynamic mix of internationally acclaimed artists and rising...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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July 8, 2025
Here are the top stories for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. South Florida school districts maintain A grades Coming soon: Cult burger joint Skinny...
Cuba Debuts in Little League Baseball Regional Tournament
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 7, 2025
U-12 Baseball Havana, Jul 7 (RHC) - The Cuban national team debuts today against Pariba in the beginning of the Caribbean Little League baseball qualifying tournament, which will grant a berth for the World Series in Pennsylvania. Eight teams made...
US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Trending, With More Flights, Hotels and Cruise Arrivals
Caribbean Journal
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June 17, 2025
At the halfway point of 2025, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting strong gains across airlift, cruise arrivals, accommodations, cultural events, and global brand visibility. With continued momentum and sustained interest...
A new sound for 'The Sound of Music'
City Pulse - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
By COURTNEY BOWERMAN For Evolve Theatrics’ 20th anniversary show, co-founder Helen Hart wanted to direct something special. Being a fan of old-school musicals, she felt “The Sound of Music” would be the perfect choice, especially given the current...
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...
RECORDING: Saxophonist Ron Blake Streamlines and Simplifies His Musical Delivery With 'Scratch Band,' Due August 8 On 7tēn33 Productions
All About Jazz
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July 2, 2025
Ron Blake makes the case that less is more with the lean, uncluttered, direct sound of his SCRATCH Band, set for an August 8 release on his 7tēn33 Productions label. The debut of the tenor and baritone saxophonist’s eponymous ensemble is a more...
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....
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...