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Turkey to 'completely sever' all trade with Israel
The National News
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Turkey will sever all economic and commercial ties with Israel and close its airspace to Israeli aircraft, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday. "Israel’s reckless attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iran is the clearest sign of a...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...
The Home Depot Announces Receipt of Clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau for Acquisition of GMS Inc.
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Home Depot® announced today that it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau, in the form of a no action letter, in connection with The Home Depot's previously...
Tropical Storm Erin set to become first hurricane of the season as US Virgin Islands prepare for the worst
New York Post
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August 13, 2025
Preparations for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Erin are underway in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the system continues to become better organized and remains on track to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season....
U.S. Virgin Islands Department Of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership As Jennifer Matarangas-King Is Nominated Commissioner
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A native of St. Croix and a respected voice in the Virgin Islands community, Matarangas-King brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and organizational leadership across both the...
A Fresh Direction for the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department
Prevue - Florida
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism enters a new chapter with Jennifer Matarangas-King nominated as Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment, signaling continuity in the territory’s tourism strategy....
Business ExtraHow MBG’s female leaders are driving growth in the UAE
The National News
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This episode is sponsored by MBG Corporate Services In this bonus episode of Business Extra, we explore how global consultancy firm MBG Corporate Services is aligning its growth strategy with the UAE’s rapidly evolving business environment through...
Dozens of Gaza students evacuated to Ireland to study
The National News
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Fifty-one Palestinians are arriving in Ireland to study on scholarships after being evacuated from Gaza, the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced. Simon Harris said the students are arriving in Ireland between Thursday and Sunday as...
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Yale announces schedule, set to play Alabama
Yale Daily News - Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
Coming off a historic season, the back-to-back Ivy League champions hope to maintain their momentum against Ivy foes and other high-profile opponents. Liza Kaufman 4:43 am, Aug 29, 2025 Staff Reporter Yale Athletics The men’s basketball team...
Contour launches San Juan, St. Thomas to Dominica flights
St. Vincent Times
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August 28, 2025
Discover Dominica Authority is proud to announce that Contour Airlines will launch new nonstop flights connecting Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin...
US Virgin Islands Nominates Jennifer Matarangas-King as Next Commissioner of Tourism
Caribbean Journal
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August 6, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands is poised to enter a new era of tourism leadership with the nomination of longtime communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the territory’s next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan...
How Moderate Senate Democrats Enabled Trump’s D.C. Takeover
The American Prospect
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August 22, 2025
President Trump’s military occupation of Washington, D.C., is based on outrageous lies. It is also already causing chaos, with one District vehicle already totaled when it was T-boned by an MRAP truck. (The driver was not seriously injured,...
GILTI and how it impacts the US Virgin Islands
Pasquines
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August 8, 2025
To prevent offshore tax avoidance, the US implemented Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) to ensure American companies pay their fair share. It is a US tax created to stop American companies and citizens from avoiding taxes by shifting...
Senator Seeks Probe Into MoMA Trustee Leon Black’s Epstein Ties
Hyperallergic
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August 18, 2025
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USAF Band of the West to perform in Oklahoma City honoring military history
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 21, 2025
Summary: – USAF Band of the West performs Aug. 25 at OCCC, 7:30 p.m. – Program features Oklahoma!, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and military tributes. – Tickets are free and sold out; day-of inquiries welcome. OKLAHOMA CITY — It has been a while...
Coast Guard Warns Public About Illegal Charter Operations
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
AUGUST 27, 2025 — Coast Guard Southeast District is leading a campaign, throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to inform the public of the risks and consequences associated with illegal passenger-for-hire...
OPINION McNinch: Guam election apathy
Pacific Daily News
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Since Guam has refused to make any progress on a constitution, the structure of our government is largely controlled in federal laws. On a number of occasions, we have been taken to court for not following federal laws. If we had passed the...
American Bar Association designates US territories as ‘a single state’
Talanei
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August 26, 2025
The American Bar Association has amended the status of U.S. territories within the organization, lumping them together into “a single state” and giving them a seat in its governing body and policymaking chamber. By a two-thirds majority vote, the...
Caribbean Matters: Jeffrey Epstein and his impact on the US Virgin Islands
Daily Kos
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August 2, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. The ghost of pedophile Jeffrey...
Contour Airlines Is Adding Caribbean Flights, Linking Dominica With Puerto Rico and St Thomas
Caribbean Journal
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August 28, 2025
A new airline is coming to the Caribbean: Georgia-based Contour Airlines is expanding its Caribbean footprint with new nonstop service linking Dominica with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beginning this fall, the regional carrier will...