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Deyalsingh to Gopeesingh: Stop attacking policies that saved you - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh has pleaded with former UNC MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh to stop his attacks on the policies implemented by the government during the pandemic. Deyalsingh was speaking during the ministry’s virtual covid19 briefing on Monday. “I want to alert the national commu
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Pfizer expected to seek FDA authorization for boosters for those ages 16 and 17 | The Atlanta Voice
Pfizer is expected to seek authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its vaccine booster shot for those who are ages 16 and 17, a source familiar with the plan told CNN on Monday. Currently only those 18 and up are eligible for booster shots six months after their second dose of
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Prison officer killed in a drive-by shooting in Siparia - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

The drive-by shooting death of a prison officer happened so fast that he did not get a chance to draw his licensed gun.

Nigel Michael Jones, 38, of Ruby Roberts Lane, Fyzabad, died on the spot on the Fyzabad taxi stand in Siparia.

His six-year-old daughter, who was standing

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Omicron variant in Europe before South African scientists detected it, alerted authorities
The new omicron variant of the coronavirus was reportedly first detected by Dutch health authorities in western Europe before cases The post Omicron variant in Europe before South African scientists detected it, alerted authorities appeared first on TheGrio.
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Texas cops filmed using pepper spray and taser on student during protest
Parents and community members in the Texas city of Little Elm expressed their concerns over the way police handled a demonstration in a high school after a video showed them using pepper spray and taser on at least one student. According to NBC 5, the incident happened at Little Elm High School on
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Prime Video Hosting ‘Harlem Ever After’ Event In NYC To Celebrate Premiere Of New ‘Harlem’ Series
On December 3, Prime Video is set to premier Harlem, an Amazon Original series that follows four young and ambitious Black women and their journeys in the city that is known as New York's mecca of Black culture. But the big premiere isn't all that is happening that weekend. In fact, the network
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House passes transformational Build Back Better Act but will the Senate follow suit?
GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT — The cost of childcare has placed a serious financial burden on Black parents who are two times more likely than White parents to have to quit, turn down, or make a major change in their job due to childcare disruptions. In addition, only 26.8 percent of Black 3- and
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Horrendous! Celeb Stylist Law Roach’s 3-Year-Old Nephew Dies After Falling Out 17-Story Window
Celebrity stylist Law Roach’s three-year-old nephew has passed away after he fell out of a 17-story window in Chicago.
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Chief Secretary elated as Buccoo boardwalk 'resurrected' - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Despite numerous setbacks, the Buccoo boardwalk project, which incorporates an I Love Buccoo sign at the Buccoo Bay waterfront, has been commissioned.

Speaking on Monday during the ceremony, Chief Secretary and PNM candidate for Buccoo/Mt Pleasant Ancil Dennis said the project was

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Fans React To Porsha Williams’ Spin-Off Series ‘Porsha’s Family Matters’ news -The Black Chronicle Black Americans, black news, blackchronicle, Family, Fans, Matters, News, Oklahoma, oklahomanews, Porsha, Porshas, react, Series, Spinoff, Williams
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bravo / Getty Porsha Williams’ long-awaited spin-off reality TV series made its official debut on Nov. 28. In the first episode, The
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New Minnesota Task Force Will Study ‘Root Causes’ Of Violence Against Black Women
Established as a part of the 2021 Public Safety and Judiciary Omnibus Bill, the task force aims to address the root causes of violence against Black women and girls and address systemic failures that leave so many cases unresolved.
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LeBron James Gets White Couple Booted From Game Allegedly Over Disgusting Remark About His Son
LeBron James had a couple removed from the L.A. Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game after a woman allegedly said to him, "I hope Bronny dies in a car wreck."
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New Minnesota Task Force Will Study ‘Root Causes’ Of Violence Against Black Women
Established as a part of the 2021 Public Safety and Judiciary Omnibus Bill, the task force aims to address the root causes of violence against Black women and girls and address systemic failures that leave so many cases unresolved.
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UNC, First Wave activists walk from South Trinidad to Port of Spain - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
United National Congress (UNC) activist Victor Roberts and First Wave Movement activist Umar Abdullah have taken to the streets in two separate marches from south Trinidad to Port of Spain. Roberts started his march on Friday in Erin and Abdullah started his on Saturday in Port Fortin. Rober
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Cosby prosecutors urge Supreme Court to restore conviction - DefenderNetwork.com
Prosecutors urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction, complaining in a petition released Monday the verdict was thrown out over a questionable agreement that the comic claimed gave him lifetime immunity. They said the Pennsylvania Supreme
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Black Friday! Is it what it used to be? - DefenderNetwork.com
On this year’s Black Friday, things almost seem normal. Malls and stores report decent-sized crowds, if not the floods of people that used to fight over the latest toys and electronics — online shopping is much too common for that now, and discounts are both more subdued and
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What happened to millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s money? You might be surprised | Afro
By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – They are a diverse bunch. Some are just eligible to vote. Many are not old enough to legally drink, while others are full-grown adults working on graduate degrees. Their hometowns and backgrounds are a microcosm of America and beyond
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Kid Cudi, Drake, Ye & More Celebs Flock To Social Media To Mourn Virgil Abloh
In the wake of the announcement of celebrated designer and cultural influencer Virgil Abloh's passing on Sunday, a swath of artists and celebrities from all fields expressed their condolences through their social media accounts, sharing pictures of the man they worked with and befriended.
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Bodoe: Groups for abused women need resources - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

ORGANISATIONS which continue to champion the cause of women affected by violence have been commended by Fyzabad MP Dr Lackram Bodoe, who is asking for them to be properly resourced.

“As a society we need to do more to address this culture of gender-based violence. Deeper engagemen

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Ministers testify on colleague's behalf in defamation claim - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TWO government ministers on Monday testified on behalf of their colleague Adrian Leonce and his wife in a defamation claim they brought against a media house and its reporter. Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service and MP for La Horquetta/Talparo and Ayanna Webster
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Texas hasn’t done enough to prevent another winter blackout, experts say - DefenderNetwork.com
This story was reported and written as a partnership between The Texas Tribune andNBC News. After last winter’s freeze hamstrung power giant Vistra Corp.’s ability to keep electricity flowing for its millions of customers, CEO Curt Morgan said he’d never seen anything like it in
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Mother And Son Both Killed While In Police Restraints – Years Later Family Still Seeks Justice
In November 2018, Robert Loggins, 26, found himself in a situation just like his mother. Killed by police, while in police custody.
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PAYA Houston Honors Ball recognizes rising stars - DefenderNetwork.com
After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the Professional Association of Young Africans (PAYA) returned for a night of elegance, networking and fun to celebrate African excellence during its signaturefourth annual Honors Ball at the Heights Villa. This year, PAYA honored
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Shaquille O’Neal Goes Ham Buying Reeboks While ‘Sneaker Shopping With Complex’
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In Seeking Remedies to Oil and Gas Prices, API Experts Connect the Past, Present and Future | BlackPressUSA
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, domestic production increased by more than 3 million barrels per day – from approximately 9.3 million barrels per day before the ban repeal to about 12.8 million barrels per day at the end of
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Barbados becomes a Republic | New York Carib News
With a full cultural schedule planned in the lead up to midnight, Barbados was fully prepared for its Declaration of Republic and Installation of its new President last night. After the Dame Sandra Mason was installed as new President and Barbados officially declared a Republic at the stroke of
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[UPDATED] Two teens among three killed in Laventille shooting - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A Tobago man is alive, though in critical condition, after he was shot several times in Laventille on Monday morning. Contrary to earlier reports, three separate senior police sources have now confirmed that Joshua Francis and Shervon Charles, both 17, and Keston Bailey, 31, were killed in the
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Fired police contractors being paid monthly but want lump sum - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
FIRED contract workers who were hired by former police commissioner Gary Griffith have said they are being paid monthly ,as opposed to the lump-sum payment they hoped for. On October 25, the police service terminated and chose not to renew a total of 19 contracts in what it deemed a cost-cutti
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NABJ honors publisher of The Atlanta Voice with 2021 Legacy Award | Afro
The National Association of Black Journalists will honor Janis L. Ware, publisher of The Atlanta Voice, with its 2021 Legacy Award ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29, 2021 - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced that Janis L. Ware, publisher of The Atlanta Voice, will receive
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Walk with a Doc’ at Lake Montebello | Afro
Lake Montebello, located in east Baltimore has been the host site to great ideas since the early 1900’s. Fast forward to 2021 and that element remains the same. In keeping with that tradition visionary leadership, Atiya Wells decided to add to the foundation of community and healthy living. In 2005
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