'A good feeling' - Tour guides excited as they return to work under safe Covid-19 protocols | News24
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has visited Real Adventures Base Camp in Parys, Free State, as she kicked off her domestic travel campaign.
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COVID reversal
Faced with push-back from tourism interests, the Government is set to revert to its initial decision to allow tourists to move freely in what it has dubbed the 'coronavirus-resilient corridor'.
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Kamala Harris Comments | New York Carib News
Most Honorable P. J. Patterson, former Prime Minister, Jamaica It is for us a great sense of pride and satisfaction that Joe Biden has selected as his running mate, Kamala Harris. That she shares Jamaican and Indian heritage makes her the ideal candidate for the entire Caribbean and our
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Pandemic, wildfires, scorching heat: How to help our children cope - Black Voice News
In summary In an online discussion hosted by CalMatters, three prominent child health experts offered suggestions for families struggling with the multiple crises confronting the state and nation. Life for California’s children in the midst of a pandemic – not to mention fast-spreading wildfires
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A nationwide election in a worldwide pandemic | New York Carib News
Jamaicans will trek to the polls on Thursday, September 3, 2020, to determine which political party, the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, or the People’s National Party will control state power for the next five years. In the Westminster Parliamentary system, a government has the authority to govern
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Treating child care as 'basic infrastructure' means valuing Black and brown women’s work
As Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her Democratic National Convention remarks to argue that child care is a critical part of the country’s infrastructure and endorse plans to “raise the wages of every child care worker,” some eagle-eyed viewers noticed a...
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What's Going On | New York Carib News
SUMMERTIME IN AMERICA Countdown:  75 days from August 20 to the November 3 American elections.  Will Kamala Harris make a difference? Congrats to  African/Indo American Kamala Harris, 55,  whom Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named as his running mate. She made history as the
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Biden vows to defeat Trump, end US ‘season of darkness’ — The Sacramento Observer
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying “ally of the light” who would move an America in crisis past the chaos of President Donald Trump’s tenure. In his strongest remarks of the campaign, Biden spoke Thursday night both of
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Field Negro: Stocking the swamp | New Pittsburgh Courier
 I was talking to a friend of mine today who happens to be Black and works in law enforcement, and she told me in no uncertain terms that she was … Continued The post Field Negro: Stocking the swamp appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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The awakening of the American white mind - African American News Today - EIN News
… early 2000s, one in three African American males were being incarcerated in … statistic to today in that African American males are being incarcerated 5 …
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Central Manchester residents want water, street lighting issues addressed
Shopkeeper Ackeen Williams plans to vote in the upcoming general election, but first wants to deliver a personal message to Prime Minister Andrew Holness who's touring sections of her Manchester Central constituency this afternoon....
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Uncle Joe Promises To Lead Country Down A “Path of Light” While Accepting Dem Nomination For President
All eyes were on former VP and, hopefully, future President of the United States. Last night as the world hoped, the man affectionately known as Uncle Joe would deliver his big speech without one his legendary "gaffes," and he exceeded expectations. 
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Pharrell Williams Writes Essay On Racism In America As Part Of Series On Revolution
For Time magazine, the music mogul wrote about America's past and present with racism: "To live up to America’s ideals, we must trust in a Black vision o...
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Car accident leaves Jamaican woman left-handed with British accent - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) One year ago, 33-year-old Deana-Rae Clayton was an all-Jamaican woman with a rich island accent. The article Car accident leaves Jamaican woman left-handed with British accent appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Helping employees live in a pandemic -
The new program is called HELP—Helping Employees Live in a Pandemic. Source
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Clint Smith: To Protest And To Reckon With Racism In America
The killing of George Floyd by a police officer sparked massive protests nationwide. Writer, teacher, and scholar Clint Smith reflects on that moment through conversation, letters, and poetry.
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11-Year-Old Nigerian Boy is Coming to the U.S. for Ballet
By Allana J. BarefieldStaff Writer An 11-year-old Nigerian boy’s dream came true all from one video going viral. Anthony Mmesoma Madu, of Largos, made a captivating video dancing that reached millions and celebrities such as actress Viola Davis. Madu is shown practicing outside of his dance
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The One and Only Ivan Debuts on Disney+ with Actors with Chicago Roots | Chicago Defender
The One and Only Ivan, adapted from the Newbery Medal award-winning book, tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla. He lives in a small enclosure at a circus attraction … Continued
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Dealing with employees during COVID-19
SUCCESS LIFE:Jonah Nyoni WE are in tough times that are caused by COVID-19. There has to be a way a leader, manager, or supervises deals with workers. It’s no longer a normal setup. The workspace has changed. So, what should leaders do? Here are a few tips to keep you on top of the
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Uganda: Kampala New Covid-19 Hotspot, Arcades Risk Closure
[Monitor] Kampala -- Government has warned the public that the Covid-19 situation will worsen and might lead the affected areas into lockdown to protect the lives of the most vulnerable city dwellers should the public continue to ignore compliance to guidelines to stop the disease.
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Bleak polls will energise PNP base, says Paulwell
Despite flagging poll numbers showing both the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) and its leader trailing their counterparts, co-Campaign Director Phillip Paulwell has projected that the party will triumph in the September 3 general election...
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Black America Votes: Live Updates From The 2020 Democratic National Convention
Covering all things Black from the virtual convention.
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The APNU list - Stabroek News
It is not often that the Guyanese public is given a window into any internal dissension afflicting one of our two major parties, particularly when that party is the PNCR.  The article The APNU list appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Sierra Leone democracy must succeed – says Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 August 2020: The much anticipated second audio has been released by Dr. Blyden as promised, in what she refers to as her ongoing series of audio messages to the people of Sierra Leone and the international community, about the direction she would like Sierra
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Mariappa scores PFA Community Champion award - Voice Online
ADRIAN MARIAPPA,the veteran Jamaica defender, has scooped a prestigious Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Men's Community... The post Mariappa scores PFA Community Champion award appeared first on Voice Online.
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'Debates make a significant difference' says Debates Commission
Chairman of the Jamaica Debates Commission Noel daCosta says a significant majority of those who watch the debates before an election, say it assists them with deciding how they will vote.  A third have even...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Lone Star College-Houston North students to receive $300,000 in aid - DefenderNetwork.com
The Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. (GCCSA) has announced that it will provide up to $300,000 in aid to eligible Lone Star College-Houston North students who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Students who live in Harris County and have median household incomes within
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Positive Covid-19 cases breach 600 000, with 225 more deaths | News24
The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 has gone beyond 600 000, with 225 more deaths recorded, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says.
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No evidence of COVID-19 reinfection in Jamaica - CMO
Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie says Jamaica has not recorded any reinfection of persons previously confirmed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) to date. She was responding to a question at a Ministry of Health and Wellness...
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DNC 2020: Biden, Obama and other top takeaways
MSN News Joe Biden got his moment this week - five decades in the making - 'to make hope and history rhyme' as he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. An unprecedented four-day Democratic National Convention concluded Thursday night with Democratic factions broadly united behind Biden
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