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Commissioner of Police Verne Garde announced a pilot project for the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, introducing eight-hour shifts to alleviate long working hours at Dennery and Richfond Police Stations. This initiative, part of a recruitment drive,...
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Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 4, 2025) – A four-student team from Fisk University took the top prize in the #IYKYK Pitch Competition (If You Know, You Know) for their business idea to make financial literacy and credit education a rite of passage for you...
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Local hip-hop enthusiasts are furious after the mural honoring rapper SauxePaxk TB was replaced with an ad. The beloved artist, who passed away tragically in 2020, inspired many. DJ E. Sudd and activist Frankie Gist are rallying support to recreate t...
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The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir presents “Voices of the Spirit,” honoring Black composer Margaret Bonds on April 12 at Indiana Landmarks. Featuring Bonds’ poignant “Credo,” alongside works by Copland and Bernstein, this performance emphasizes resili...
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“Chicago has always been a city of transformation – built by visionaries, strengthened by resilience, and driven by opportunity. Mayor Johnson’s administration is making bold investments to fuel growth, from a historic $1.25 billion bond for economic...
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CHICAGO (AP) — At age 90 and 95, this Catholic nun dynamic duo have been “peacefully and respectfully” fighting for immigrant rights for over 40 years. And they never take no for an answer. Faced with the latest moves by the Trump administration, whi...
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Ida P. Hagan, a pioneering Black woman, shattered barriers in early 1900s Indiana. Appointed deputy postmaster at just 16, she faced fierce opposition yet thrived. Hagan later became Indiana's first licensed Black female pharmacist. Her legacy contin...
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Heineken Saint Lucia Ltd proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its legacy and commitment to innovation. Founded in 1974, the company evolved from Windward & Leeward Brewery into a leading beverage manufacturer. With events like ‘50 Ac...
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Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire clarified that delays in establishing a local bank account for the Julien Alfred Foundation are not government-related. He reiterated full governmental support for the foundation’s mission, emphasizing the importa...
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The 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament begins March 12 in downtown Indianapolis, following the women’s tournament. Held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 14 teams vie for the conference title and NCAA Tournament bid. The event is crucial for teams...
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Crews in Washington, D.C., have begun removing the city’s “Black Lives Matter” street mural, a notable symbol of the 2020 protests against the killing of George Floyd, after a Republican bill targeting the mural threatened city funding. In June 2020,...
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The Saint Lucia Football Association celebrated International Women’s Day with multiple events across La Fargue, La Clery, and Grande Riviere. Highlights included exciting matches, a safeguarding course for coaches, and referee training aimed at empo...
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The quarterfinals of the 2025 Under-19 50-Over Boys’ Cricket Tournament kicked off Monday. Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School triumphed over Ciceron Secondary by three wickets, while Choiseul Secondary School dominated Micoud Secondary by nine...
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(By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D.) “Fences,” August Wilson's masterpiece, premiered on February 28 at Hanesbrands Theatre, running until March 16. The play explores the struggles of Troy Maxson, a former baseball star, against racism and personal failu...
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Basketball icon Tamika Catchings, a cherished figure in Indianapolis, has been inducted into the 2025 Class of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Celebrated for her WNBA success and community impact, Catchings’ remarkable career includes four Olympic...
