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In 1863, Abraham Lincoln relocated 453 freed Black Americans to a Haitian island as a part of an 'experiment.' The plan failed catastrophically.
… emigration and resettlement of freed Black Americans outside America. Colonization was widely … emancipation and living alongside freed Black Americans. In his second annual message … of more than 100 freed African Americans, some historians see it as …
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Haiti falls to Jamaica in Concacaf, might qualify for WWC in elimination match - Texas Metro News
The Haitian national women’s team missed its chance to qualify directly for the 2023 Women’s World Cup after Jamaica defeated it. The post Haiti falls to Jamaica in Concacaf, might qualify for WWC in elimination match appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Global Labour Shortages Creating A Big Win For Caribbean Healthcare Workers - St. Lucia Times News
True to the Caribbean’s resilient nature, the region’s workers are finding a positive side to an otherwise tumultuous international labour climate. While many “First World” nations are facing a shortage of skilled workers, Caribbean workers are stepping up to fill those gaps and reaping the
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Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News
Lawmakers, dealers disagree on controversial donkey slaughter regulation bill
The controversial bill seeks to ensure the classification of donkeys as endangered species. The post Lawmakers, dealers disagree on controversial donkey slaughter regulation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Residents pleased with Carib Cement’s $31m injection at Harbour View sports complex
Grateful political representatives and residents of Harbour View heaped praises on Carib Cement on Thursday after the company injected $3 million into the renovation of the basketball court at Rocky Park Sports Complex in their St Andrew community...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
The pride of Rose Town
As the clock wound down for the women’s 100-metre hurdles finals at Hayward Field in Oregon, Elizabeth Smith started to suffer a throbbing headache hundreds of miles away in Jamaica as her granddaughter Britany Anderson settled down for the biggest...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Ferry plan up for financing - Barbados Today
Another push is being made for the establishment of a ferry system in the Caribbean.Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ten-year-old registered company Azalea Ferries Limited Andre Petite says he is in the process of securing some US$300 million in financing to get a ferry network in place
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Who is a child?
The Joint Select Committee reviewing the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill has been forced to seek advice from the Attorney General’s Chambers after concerns were raised about how the term ‘child’ was defined. The bill defines a child as a person who...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Plaskett Launches Online Survey for Input on Infrastructure Needs
Plaskett has launched an online survey where constituents can pin a location on an interactive map of the U.S. Virgin Islands or type in a specific address to report local infrastructure issues that need attention.
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Reluctant entrant wins coveted Nurse of the Year award
Alicia Adamson was on Friday crowned the 2022-2023 Nurse of the Year during the annual Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) and LASCO Chin Foundation awards ceremony. Adamson, who has served as a midwife for nine years and also as a registered nurse...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
St. Vincent and the Grenadines PM tables vote to remove Queen Elizabeth as Head of State - Face2Face Africa
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, on Monday tabled a single-item referendum asking citizens of the Caribbean nation to decide if they want Queen Elizabeth II to be removed as Head of State and replaced with a non-executive, home-grown president. According to
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Funding fallout looms for PNP candidates
The lawsuit filed by Fitz Jackson against Scotiabank over cheque-cashing fees could result in a drop in campaign contributions from financial institutions to prospective candidates of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), former General...
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Enjoy Mother Africa in the Diaspora   | The Michigan Chronicle
“For Africa to me… is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.' The late Dr. Maya Angelou, author and poet, eloquently expressed how many people, especially
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Well Known Caribbean American Business Woman And Community Activist Dies Tragically In Her Home - New York Carib News
Elenora Bernard, a well-known Caribbean-American Businesswoman was found beaten to death at her home in Brooklyn, New York by NYPD. The police found Bernard’s body in her home after responding to a 911 call. It was later determined by the medical examiner that she died of asphyxiation. This news
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Source: The New York Carib News
Caleb Wales impressed by referees course - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
CALEB Wales, Trinidad and Tobago's assistant referee who was appointed to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar, was among 30 local officials benefitting from the FIFA Referees Assistance Programme course which concluded on Sunday at the TT Football Association's (TTFA) Technical Centre, in Co
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Crime consensus under threat?
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has not attended any of the six meetings held this year by the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), which has been mandated to set goals aimed at mitigating crime and report to the public on the...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Lawsuit looms over Excelsior as nursing students in limbo
Excelsior Community College (ECC) is facing the threat of a lawsuit following claims from several final-year nursing students that senior administrators have sabotaged their prospects of completing the Bachelor of Science nursing programme. The...
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Trinidad and Tobago U17s hunt another Rising Stars win on Tuesday - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Trinidad and Tobago will be hoping to bounce back from Sunday's heavy loss against Guyana when they face the Leeward Islands in round three of the Cricket West Indies Under-17 Rising Stars Tournament at the National Cricket Centre, Couva on Tuesday from 9.30am. TT are favoured to notch a much-
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Endangered V.I. Shrub Gets Federal Protection
The U.S. Department of the Interior placed marron bacora, known scientifically as Solanum conocarpum, on the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants list in June.
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TT finish without a medal at World Athletics Champs - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TRINIDAD AND Tobago finished without a medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States. On the final day on Sunday, the TT men's mile (4x400-metre) relay team placed fifth in the final, in a season's best time of three minutes 0.03 seconds, but they will leave
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BYisrael: Be helpful to girls considering abortions - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
DR Faith BYisrael, Assemblyman for Belle Garden/Glamorgan in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), said on Thursday young girls were having abortions but should not be subjected to further pressures. She was replying to reporters questions at the launch of the International Planned Parenthood Fede
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Two killed in collision nightmare
Sunday’s mass-casualty crash along the Llandovery main road in St Ann has highlighted Jamaica’s public emergency traffic crisis. That grim warning comes from Dr Lucien Jones, vice-chair and convenor of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). The...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200 - The Atlanta Voice
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands on his knees and glared at the clock. Not seeing what he’d hoped for, he waved his hand dismissively and walked back onto the track to celebrate what was still a long-awaited win in the 200 meters at the world championshi
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BVI Police Looking For Murder Suspect Arien Fahie
Arien Milton Kwarme Fahie, age 26, is wanted by the Major Incident Team of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in connection with the June 21 murder of Corey Butler in Road Town. Butler was allegedly shot by Fahie during a robbery.
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CARICOM Visa A Potential- Edmund Bartlett - New York Carib News
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the implementation of a regional visa regime among CARICOM nations has huge economic potential for tourism recovery and development in the region. “A regional visa regime is something that we’ve been talking about. I think if we are to build Caribbean
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Source: The New York Carib News
Former Companies Office boss claims victimisation
Former Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) CEO, Judith Ramlogan, is alleging victimisation in the non-renewal of her contract after two decades at the helm of the executive agency. Ramlogan, who was also the registrar of companies, told The Sunday...
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Julien Alfred strikes silver at Commonwealth Games
ALFRED FINISHED SECOND IN A TIME OF 11.01 SECONDS, EDGED OUT BY JAMAICA’S ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH.
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Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade denied Canadian visa ahead of festival performance
Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade was set to perform at a festival in Canada over the weekend but her visa The post Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade denied Canadian visa ahead of festival performance appeared first on TheGrio.
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400 Years of African American History Commission awards $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants – ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
WASHINGTON – In honor of Emancipation Day in Canada, the National Park Service announced the award of $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) Grants to 26 existing and prospective Network to Freedom members.
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Caribbean Labor Day Carnival Back And Live - New York Carib News
The Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA)  Caribbean Carnival showcase is back in business inviting all the Carnival lovers in Brooklyn and beyond to put on their hottest Carnival outfits and join in on the celebration. The WIADCA  announced their return earlier this
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