Interviews conducted by Lana Cuffy STT- The United States Virgin Islands is in a crisis facing homelessness. “…as of January 2018, Virgin Islands had an estimated 486 experiencing homelessness on any given day.” According to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Statistics, “as of January 2018, Virgin Islands had an estimated 486 experiencing homelessness …
Spotlight on Leadership- NABJ
Three UVI Communication Majors were elected to attend the most attended convention in the history of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Miami. Maxiene Cabo, Leandra Kent, and Nigencia James joined more than 4,000 students and practicing journalists. who came together to network and celebrate the best in media produced by and for …
Three Virgin Islanders honored in celebration of United Nations’ 74th Anniversary
written by Joi Thomas-Lewis Three Virgin Islanders were honored in celebration of United Nations 74th Anniversary , “Our Planet, Our Future” Natives of the U.S. Virgin Islands Kervin L. Clenance, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, and Angela Golden Bryan were among 11 individuals — including a mayor and a Florida House of Representatives member — who were …
Apollo Legion Turns 3-Yrs-Old
By: Maxiene Cabo St Croix, Virgin Islands – October marks 3-years since St. Croix native Charles “Pollo” Goodings Jr. debuted his clothing brand Apollo Legion to USVI residents. Goodings, is a UVI communication graduate and a member of the local music group, Big Band. Also, his business began out of the trunk of his car. …
Fireburn Actress/Film Writer: The Caribbean’s best kept secret
by Joi Thomas-Lewis Angela Golden Bryan is a Caribbean-American actress known for her roles in films such as “The Magic City,” and “Not for Human Consumption.” She is also an author and an international speaker. Aside from all these amazing things, she is considered …
UVI STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION – STT: “Raising the Bar”
by Christopher McDonald STT- On Saturday, Sept., 21 the Student Government Association (SGA) on STT campus swore in 22 elected officials. Students represent the following positions: Board of Trustees, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Officer, and Senators for the four class divisions, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. SGA is recognized as the official representative …
Basketball Ethics
by Kendrekus Jackson STT- It seems that pro basketball and civil rights don’t mix. Basketball sports icon Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver have serious turmoil among them and stirred a fire with China. Protest issues by Human Rights activists in the autonomous …
2019 Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute (TMLI)
reported by Christopher McDonald STT- On October 16, 2019, the students of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) attended Thurgood Marshalls College Fund (TMCF) 19th Annual Leadership Institute. Each student was selected and interviewed from the Albert Sheen and St. Thomas Campus by TMCF representatives. The event was held at Washington Marriott Wardman Park …