Help with US Virgin Islands Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

By |2022-07-25T19:37:35+00:00September 13th, 2017|Articles|

The US Virgin Islands, as well as other areas in the Caribbean, have recently been hit hard by Hurricane Irma. The destruction and devastation left in Irma’s wake has taken a tremendous toll on many people. While some were blessed to have their homes and personal property spared, a majority of them suffered crippling losses [...]

Students Enjoy Northern Exposure in Minn.

By |2016-05-04T14:06:08+00:00March 11th, 2016|News|

By MATT SCHOCH - Daily News Staff D’Shanee’ Blake enjoyed her time in Minnesota last week so much that she hopes to be back soon. Blake was one of six high school juniors from the Virgin Islands who earned an experience of a lifetime thanks to a famous Virgin Islands son. Minnesota Timberwolves GM Milt [...]

Newton’s Journey from V.I. to NBA General Manager

By |2021-09-04T17:11:08+00:00December 6th, 2015|News|

CREDIT: Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kent Amos sat in his Washington, D.C., living room 36 years ago, three lost boys standing before him. Amos and his wife Carmen were embarking on a new mentoring program for wayward children, and 14-year-old Milt Newton was among the first three candidates to receive the family's help. [...]

Milt Newton Giving Back

By |2021-09-04T17:11:08+00:00June 18th, 2015|News|

(The following article was published on LJWorld.com. Credit Gary Bedore) Minnesota Timberwolves general manager/former Kansas University guard Milt Newton, who was born and raised in the Virgin Islands, returned to St. Thomas with his wife, Shalaun Newton, earlier this month to speak with youths about the importance of education and also announce the formation of a [...]

V.I.’s Newton Comes Home

By |2016-05-04T14:21:05+00:00June 16th, 2015|News|

The following article was written BY MATT SCHOCH (DAILY NEWS STAFF) visit original article ST. THOMAS - The Minnesota Timberwolves front office was lauded by much of the sports world in its handling of a tough situation last offseason. Faced with losing him after this season for nothing, the National Basketball Association franchise traded its most [...]

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