Maroons want ancestors' 'last resting place' left alone

July 31: West to spread COVID-19 using canisters

DEFENCE deputy minister and Zanu PF national commissar Victor Matemadanda has claimed that the planned July 31 protests against government were being funded by the West with the intention of spreading the deadly COVID-19 in the country. BY EVERSON MUSHAVA Civic groups and opposition political

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Video Shows Officer Point Gun at Doctor on His Own Property | Afro

By Colleen Slevin The Associated Press A Colorado police department where officers were fired after re-enacting the chokehold death of a young Black man is under scrutiny again after video emerged of an officer pulling a gun on a doctor trying to park at a refugee center he operates. Police body

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A Sweet Tooth, Some Bad Math, and a Pair of Red Underwear: An Explanation of Persistent Ethnic Voting and Two Party Dominance in Guyana (Part 1) - Stabroek News

By Omar Shahabudin McDoom

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Radio station cuts ties with host after she filmed herself yelling at landscapers for speaking Spanish - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Dianna Ploss, who hosted the Dianna Ploss Show on WSMN 1590, livestreamed a video of herself on Facebook as she confronted a group of workers and asked if any were undocumented

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The U. S. Navy Celebrates First Black Woman Tactical Jet Pilot

By Tanya A. Christian Essence A Black woman is making history in the United States armed services. On Thursday, it was announced that the U.S. Navy has just named its first-ever Black female tactical aircraft pilot. “BZ [Bravo Zulu] to Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle on completing the Tactical Air

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Hanging Death of Black Man in California Park Ruled Suicide | Afro

By Stefanie Dazio and Christopher Weber The Associated Press The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide July 9 following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities initially were too quick

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Rwanda: Kula Project Donates Food Supplies to Gakenke District Resident

Tons of foods and sanitary materials were on Friday distributed among residents of Gakenke District in the Northern Province

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Cameroon coronavirus: top medic dies, virus certificates for air travellers | Africanews

July 12: COVID-19 certificates, medical losses

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Gradual Emancipation & Colonization: Antislavery Moderates in Southern Ohio - Portsmouth Daily Times - African American News Today - EIN News

practice. For its African-American supporters, colonization was that sense, those African-American immigrants who sailed for liberty and equality for African-Americans. The immediatists, however, special school established for African-Americans in the city.

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Growth & Jobs | Young innovators pitch solution to limit crowding at businesses

With restrictions on public gatherings in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), more persons are shying away from joining queues to conduct business. One group of young innovators, who call themselves The Outliers, have...

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Outgoing MP defends 30-year tenure in St James Southern

ANCHOVY, St James - Outgoing People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for St James Southern Derrick Kellier is defending his stewardship of the parliamentary seat he has held since defeating the Jamaica Labour Party's Ephraim Morgan in the 1989 General Election.

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J'can teachers recruited to teach US students online

WASHINGTON, DC, United States In an initiative with the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Community Scholar Inc a US-based non-profit organisation is hiring Jamaican teachers to tutor students in the United States online.

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'Celebrate the win' - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Observer) When West Indies opener John Campbell and Captain Jason Holder scampered through for a single against hosts England in late Sunday, it sent many cricket followers rushing to the statisticians. The article 'Celebrate the win' appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Several Jamaicans contract COVID-19 at Florida birthday party - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaican community in West Palm Beach, Florida, is in mourning following news of the passing of community activist and businessman Norman Perkins, affectionately known as ‘DC’ even as reports swirl of several Jamaicans contracting the virus at a recent

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Ramaphosa calls out South Africans for 'reckless' behaviour during Covid-19 regulations | News24

In an unfamiliar tone during his address to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a sharp reprimand to South Africans who refuse to abide by Covid-19 regulations.

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Immigration Corner | How long can I stay outside the US?

Dear Mrs Walker Huntington, I’m a recent resident immigrant who arrived in the United States (US) in October 2019. After two months, in December 2019, I returned to Jamaica to sort out some unfinished business. Because of COVID-19, and being among...

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NBA, Mavs Prepare for Social Justice Initiative

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor As the NBA prepares to resume its 2019-20 season later this month in Orlando, Florida, it will do so with racial injustice and how

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3,300 workers regain jobs in BPO sector

A total of 3,300 employees in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector have regained their jobs, which were lost as a result of the impact of the coronavirus

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Madagascar COVID-19: Two lawmakers succumb, 25 others infected | Africanews

July 13: Two lawmakers succumb, 25 others infected

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Corona travel ban costs civil servants Sh30bn in perks

World Bank report says Kenya will save up to Sh2.5 billion monthly from reduced local and foreign trips by employees of national government, counties and parastatals

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US-based non-profit organisation promises to continue literacy drive for children in Guyana - Stabroek News

Kupanda Sisters Incorporated, a non-profit organisation based in the United States, recently celebrated its first anniversary and its Guyanese founder pledged to continue its efforts to promote literacy among children in underserved communities in

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Kenya: Miraa Traders Decry Denial of Entry to Hargeisa-Bound Plane

[Nation] Miraa traders in the country are up in arms after Somalia turned back an aircraft transporting 13.6 tonnes of khat to Hargeisa, the capital of the breakaway Somaliland region.

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Mexico raises ‘disappeared’ toll to 73,000 amid grinding cartel violence - Stabroek News

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) - Mexico yesterday raised the number of people listed officially as disappeared in the violence-torn country to 73,201, with most of them believed to be victims of brutal drug cartel

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IN FULL | Covid-19 spread through recklessness - Ramaphosa as he bans booze, enforces curfew | News24

There is no way that we can avoid the coronavirus storm, but we can limit the damage that it can cause to our lives, said President Cyril Ramaphosa as he once again bans alcohol sales and announces a curfew on Level 3.

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Africa: Dapo Olorunyomi, Nigeria - International Press Freedom Awards

Announcement - CPJ is Honored to Present its 2020 International Press Freedom Award to Nigerian Journalist Dapo Olorunyomi

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Tory Lanez arrested on gun charge, Megan Thee Stallion injured : TheGrio

Megan Thee Stallion was a victim in a shooting incident involving rapper Tory Lanez over the weekend. Luckily, no one... View Article The post Tory Lanez arrested on gun charge, Megan Thee Stallion injured appeared first on TheGrio.

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Beat goes on at Jazz Hands for Autism -

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Whether they come to learn how to play an instrument or improve their technique, whetherthey want to learn music theory, write the next big hit, jam with others or work on their vocals, all are welcome at Jazz Hands for Autism,a nonprofit organization designed to engage

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Ex-Midlands governor Machaya’s son dies in car crash

BY BRENNA MATENDERE THE son of former Midlands Provincial Affairs minister Jason Machaya, Foster, died in a car crash on Wednesday night along the Gweru-Mvuma Road in an accident that also claimed the life of a popular Gweru gold baron who was awaiting trial for murder. Midlands provincial police

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New COVID-19 cases top 1,000 for second straight day | The Crusader Newspaper Group

IDPH reports more testing, higher positivity rate By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed over the previous 24 hours topped 1,000 for the second

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Zimbabwe: NRZ Splurges U. S.$319k On Vehicles

[Zimbabwe Independent] The state-owned National Railways of Zimbabwe has spent more than US$319 000 on six luxury cars for top managers, amid allegations the money was diverted from a purse meant for the refurbishment of locomotives, sparking outrage from workers who are owed salaries dating a year

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