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Like many of her colleagues, Nurse Sian Smart-Seymour had fears in the early days following Jamaica’s confirmation of the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case in March last year. “I would think everybody was fearful. There was fear of...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Deportee launches home enterprise from shelter, employs peers
From a homeless shelter in Kingston, 60-year-old Devon ‘Frank’ Wade has launched a business which allows him to employ other homeless persons to design, build and furnish the homes of prospective and current homeowners. Frank was deported from the...
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Africa: Over 70,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
[allAfrica] As of January 9, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,986,428. Reported deaths in Africa reached 71,460 and 2,433,068 people have recovered.
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International Commission Hearings on Racial Police Violence in the US to Begin MLK Day - Black Voice News
S. E. Williams | Executive Editor The National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL), the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) and the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) have assembled a commission of experts from around the world to investigate racist police violence aga
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EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons' right to live and work in EU - Black News Channel
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. Though the U.K. left the European Union on Jan. 31, it follows the bloc's rules until the end of this year as part of a transition period to the new economic
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'My fellow South Africans' – President to address nation 'soon' amid Covid-19 case surge
The President was guarded about when the next national address would be, but said discussions were ongoing to assess the effectiveness of the current lockdown restrictions.
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I am J’can to the core – Lester
The COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed her regular visits to the land of her birth, but Jennifer Lester remains rooted in her Jamaican heritage which she believes has not only tested but solidified her resilience for hard work. “I am Jamaican to the...
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Can we save democracy from the two-party system? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… . Whether the president is an African-American Democrat or a white nationalist … police and vigilante killings of African-Americans.   Obama specialized in over-the … in the lawless killings of African-Americans.   Yet we can accommodate the …
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The Mozambique conflict and deteriorating security situation
guest column:R Paneir Selvam SINCE 2017, the Ansar al-Sunna insurgent group which is associated with ISIS evacuated more than 430 000 people from Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique. Last month, these terrorists beheaded more than 50 people in the same province. Some local youths are
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After Donald Trump's ban from Twitter, could Julius Malema be next?
Twitter waved goodbye to Donald Trump's account this week, due to his 'incitement of violence' - and Julius Malema has reacted to claims he may follow suit.
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COVID-19 and teachers: "As a Black teacher, this pandemic has left me with mental and emotional scars" - Voice Online
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had an impact on everyone. Unfortunately, it has had a... The post COVID-19 and teachers: 'As a Black teacher, this pandemic has left me with mental and emotional scars' appeared first on Voice Online.
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COVID deaths nearing 2 million globally; reports of US variant of virus false
Global deaths from COVID-19 are nearing 2 million, the Johns Hopkins University in the United States reports. The current death toll stands at 1,918,227 from more than 89 million confirmed cases of the disease.  The US continues to...
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Recent reports highlight delicate position of libraries due to funding constraints - Milwaukee Community Journal
In a recent article published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, two Wisconsin Policy Forum reports were detailed regarding the delicate position of our area library systems. The report “By the Book” shows how libraries have adapted to the digital age in recent years. The report shows that while
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Harris vaccinated on camera, urges public to trust process - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… plight of the hard-hit African-American community. A mask-wearing Harris … , DC with a large African-American population. African-American communities nationwide have seen disproportionately …
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Locals flocking to hotels to ring in new year - Tourism stakeholders meet to discuss
WESTERN BUREAU: With entertainment events banned outside of the tourism sector’s resilient corridor, many locals have been making bookings to flock to the country’s hotels this coming weekend to unwind and party as they ring in 2021. In light of...
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US wasting millions on Zim election process: Report
by GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA THE United States (US) Senate has predicted Zanu PF leader, President Emmerson Mngangagwa, would win the 2023 presidential election despite Washington pouring in millions of dollars to democratise the country. In a damning 2020 Festivus report, presented to the US Upper
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Have Faith: Don’t be Foolish
Have Faith: Don’t be Foolish By Rev. Monica C. Jones, PhD., Contributing Writer Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. Proverbs…
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Major rail safety technology installed before deadline - Black News Channel
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The railroad industry has installed an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required ahead of a yearend deadline, federal regulators said Tuesday. Federal Railroad Administration chief Ronald Batory said railroads
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The Planning Meeting that was in the 19th Episcopal District
The Planning Meeting that was in the 19thEpiscopal District By Mxolosi Vilakasi, Contributing Writer The 19thEpiscopal District have sat for its planning meeting on the [...]
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Ask Dr. Beal: Mental Health Corner - Houston Forward Times
Dear Dr. Beal: How do I stay mentally healthy during this holiday season? Signed, Need… The post Ask Dr. Beal: Mental Health Corner appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Oakland Restaurant Week Expands to Include Local Businesses Struggling Amid Pandemic - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
It’s Restaurant Week in Oakland but this year it’s unlike any other. For businesses that are struggling to survive, the event is more like a lifeline to keep their doors open.
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Ellis: A long road ahead
By Glenn Ellis “Let’s change the narrative around vaccine hesitancy in Black communities to focus on institutional trustworthiness.” -Uché Blackstock, MD- Well, here we are, 2020 has come to an end – the virus is raging; vaccines are finally here; and Black folks are once again filled with
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2020 Was a Defining Year
2020 has been a heck of a year – one that will shape and redefine how we live our lives forever.
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Four dead from COVID; recoveries near 85 per cent
Four people have died from COVID-19, bringing the number of deaths from the disease in Jamaica to nine since the start of the year, and 311 since last March.  The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that the four latest victims are...
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Covid-19 deaths are at unprecedented levels as US cases top 22 million | The Atlanta Voice
The weekly tallies of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the United States have never been higher, and state officials are warning of more alarming patterns following the holiday season. The total number of Americans infected with the virus surpassed 22 million Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins
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Hunting for Hunter Biden: Donald Trump Campaign’s Biggest Error.
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