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. …
2019 MIAMI Carnival
written by Yari Munoz STT-People gathered around all over Miami to host the biggest event of the year. From bands playing music to showing off beautiful costumes, and wild parties on land and sea. This wild event is Miami Carnival. The carnival took place on the weekend of the 10th. The carnival event held large …
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 …
Dominica’s 21st World Creole Music Festival: Successful!
by Lana Cuffy ROSEAU, DOMINICA—It was a successful and well celebrated time of year again for the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) on the island of Dominica last month, October. In a recent Facebook post- Dominica Festivals wrote, “The World Creole Music Festival thanks all stakeholders for continued success!” It provided entertainment dedicated to the …
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 …
Art Feature: Professor Danica David
reported by Hope Charles-Pierre “Stop hiding behind that mask. Get to know who you are. You are beautiful. You are loved. Believe it, claim it, walk in it, live it.” On the Facebook post, entitled “Self-portrait #19,” Danica …
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 …