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EDITORIAL: Gradual reopening of economy only option

At some point, the economy has to reopen -- unless the government intends to cushion everyone from the economic shocks of the virus.

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Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa - A Cautious Reopening

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8 more imported COVID-19 cases but recovery remains high

EIGHT more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing Jamaica's number of cases to 715.Five more people have also recovered from the virus since Wednesday and have been released. This brings the number of recovery cases to 560, giving the island a 78.3 per cent recovery rate.

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Tesla mocks short-sellers with sale of red satin shorts - TechCentral

After surpassing Toyota as the world’s most valuable automaker and stunning with forecast-beating deliveries, Tesla has taken time out to poke fun at the company’s naysayers — with sales of red satin shorts.

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New gov’t will need to reduce level of expansionary projects - Stabroek News

Dear Editor, A recent IMF report highlights the low expected growth of the traditional sectors in the economy, with negative growth most likely as GuySuCo continues to stumble. The article New gov’t will need to reduce level of expansionary projects appeared first on Stabroek News.

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KQ State takeover set for take-off as Bill tabled

A Bill that will guide the sale of Kenya Airways (KQ) to the State was tabled in Parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for the buyout of minority shareholders at a premium and converting shares held by banks into Treasury

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As COVID-19 cases surge in US, rural areas seeing jump too

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Exxon signals 2nd quarterly loss in a row on production, refining hit - Stabroek News

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Teachers, parents resist schools reopening - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Teachers and parents in Marondera have said there was no need for the reopening of schools in the wake of COVID-19 infections. BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA Speaking during a Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ)-organised consultative meeting held at Mbuya Nehanda Hall in the farming town on

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Religious party to ban strip clubs, casinos

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Next six months will not be easy, says PAHO director

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Bartlett warns against sterile treatment of tourists

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Intra-EAC trade thins as Covid-19 lockdowns restrict movement

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A balance between COVID-19 and economic concern is priority

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Uganda: Govt Programmes Stall As Funds Return to Treasury

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UN says opioids are the drugs doing the most harm worldwide

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How to rid E.Africa of locusts? Serve them in a kebab

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Tourists Threaten to Sue Antigua and Barbuda Over Mandatory COVID-19 Testing The Black Chronicle

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