K12 Climate Action Panel Highlights Education Systems Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change
One of the members of the climate change panel at the Aspen Institute was Michealrose Ravalier, a certified science educator teaching at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
World Central Kitchen Provides Latest Round of Support for Food Producers in V.I.
Food Producer Network grants are used to fund extraordinary capital investments, such as in tractors, ice machines, walk-in freezers, irrigation systems, engines and other similar equipment or infrastructure.
Op-Ed: Trump Mob Attacked Imaginary ‘Antifa’ But Ignored ‘Camp Auschwitz’
What of the thousands of devoted Republican voters who showed up at this final, violent Trump Rally?
Plaskett Reports $69.7M in Education Funds to Aid V.I. Schools During Pandemic
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett issued a statement on the release of $69.7 million by the U.S. Department of Education to the V.I. from coronavirus relief funding recently enacted.
Community Foundation Invites Nonprofits to be Considered for $1,000 Reimbursement Grants
To encourage the community to engage in volunteer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the Community Foundation is inviting nonprofits to complete a form to be considered for reimbursement grants of $1,000 each to support service projects to take place on Jan. 18.
DPNR Monies Now Available for Funding Public Water Systems
Monies are available for infrastructure improvements to public water systems through a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant.
SBA Forgives 1.1 Million PPP Loans So Far Totaling Over $100 Billion
The Paycheck Protection Program has recently re-opened as a result of the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, which was signed into law by the president on Dec. 27, 2020.
Government House on the Air in January
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas or comments.
Solarize St. Thomas Selects Installer for Affordable Solar Power Community Campaign
Embedded in the requirements are local workforce development requirements – a key objective of partner organizations.
Division of Personnel to Hold Correction Officer Entrance Exam; Applications Due Jan. 25
The online preparation manual and practice tests that simulate the full-length version of the exam will be available free of charge, compliments of the Bureau of Corrections. Testing dates are scheduled for Feb. 15-19.
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contamination at the shuttered resort at Caneel Bay and plans to sue to try to make it happen. One member plans to sue over the matter. #visource #usvi #News
Island Green Demands Environmental Cleanup at Caneel Bay Resort | St. John Source
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contaminationI think this is asking for the bare minimum. How dare they "love" St. John and leave this sort of mess? Take you asbestos with you.
I'm listening right now to the Zoom meeting panel discussion. It's horribly upsetting. :/
