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Zimbabwe: CSOs Reach Out to Minister Ziyambi Over PVO Bill
[263Chat] Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) under the banner of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) have written to the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi expressing concern over the process around the formulation and contents of the Private Voluntary
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Claudette Singh has acted well beyond the call of duty - Stabroek News

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Nigeria’s human capital deficit, not a challenge, but an opportunity for tech growth - Igwe
The current state of human development in Nigeria's digital economy was on the front burner of the panel discussion held at the 2023 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja The post Nigeria’s human capital deficit, not a challenge, but an opportunity for tech growth - Igwe appeared fi
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Charles avenges dad’s defeat in St Thomas Eastern
What goes around comes around even if it takes 27 years. Michelle Charles’ victory over Dr Fenton Ferguson of the People’s National Party (PNP) in St Thomas Eastern may have shocked political pundits, but the Charles family always knew they had...
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In the nick of time
PARLIAMENT completed its role in delaying the municipal councils' general election in time to meet the November 29 deadline for the extension, by passing the amending Bill last Friday.The temporary amending Bill - the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act (ROPA), 2020 - was safely piloted
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Magisterial recounts start in Westmoreland Eastern on Friday
THE first of three magisterial recounts requested by lawyers for Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates with close losses in last Thursday's general election will be held on Friday in Westmoreland Eastern.One of the lead attorneys for the candidates, Caroline Chuck, confirmed yesterday afternoon
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Nigeria: Ignore These Five Facebook Pages Offering Loans in the Name of Opay, Nigeria's Popular Mobile Money Operator
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Several Facebook pages claiming to represent a popular mobile banking platform are offering loans to users. But don't be scammed - they're not affiliated with OPay.
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Newcomer replaces Sampson as PNP standard-bearer for John's Hall
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - Businessman Devon Wilson has been named as the new People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for the John's Hall d ivision of the Manchester North Western constituency.This follows Councillor Faith Sampson's switch of allegiance to the ruling Jamaica Labour Party
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JLP's Daniel Lawrence wins Westmoreland Eastern magisterial recount
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for Westmoreland Eastern Daniel Lawrence has been declared the winner of the seat after a magisterial recount. He polled 4,862 votes to the People’s National Party’s Luther Buchanan who received 4,...
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PNP lawyer promises short-lived JLP victory in Westmoreland Eastern
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Maurice McCurdy, the lead attorney representing Luther Buchanan, the People's National Party's (PNP) candidate in the Westmoreland Eastern magisterial recount, has given notice that the party will be taking the recount to the Election Petition Court.McCurdy disclosed
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Fox News Commentators Slam Black, Gay Pride Holiday Decorations | Atlanta Daily World
Photo: Getty Images Fox News commentators slammed Target's new diverse line of holiday merchandise during a show's segment. Host Jesse Watters, along with Outkick host Riley Gaines, ranted about gay pride Nutcracker decorations and a Black-disabled Santa Claus ornament during a segment on his show
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Terry Top Angler, ‘Backlash’ Top Boat in 2024 VI Game Fishing Club’s Dolphin Derby Tournament
Fishing aboard the St. Thomas-based 26’ Prowler, Marlin Etc., with Captain Ryan Mertens at the helm, Terry caught his winning fish north of St. Thomas.
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Peter Phillips resigns
President of the People's National Party Dr Peter Phillips this morning indicated that he plans to resign as party head and Opposition Leader.  Phillips told a press conference that he has written to the party chairman...
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Ministry of Education: Tech/voc training standardised across institutions
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News The Education Ministry said the five major existing technical vocational education and training (TVET) institutions will now be offering courses only in their specifically assigned sector or sub sector for sustainable
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Rohan Chung gets $2.3-m legal bill for recount
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - Controversial Manchester Central independent candidate Rohan Chung, who had applied for a magisterial recount following the final count for the September 3 General Election, was yesterday presented a legal bill of almost $2.3 million by attorneys representing Jamaica Labour
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Biden passes Obama for most votes of all time with 70 million - TheGrio
Joe Biden is making history. The former vice president has won more votes than any other candidate in history. As... View Article The post Biden passes Obama for most votes of all time with 70 million appeared first on TheGrio.
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Hike fees for magisterial recounts, says Leiba
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: President of the Jamaican Bar Association, Emile Leiba, has called for the hiking of costs charged to candidates who request magisterial recounts in national elections. At present, a sum of $40 is required of each candidate...
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JLP's Portland push
After comprehensive victories in the September 3 General Election, the husband and wife team of Daryl and Ann-Marie Vaz have now set their sights on leading their councillors to a clean sweep of all nine divisions in the Portland Municipal Corporation.The two Jamaica Labour Party
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Garbage collection fee - Stabroek News
The City Council has not lost its talent for taking the harried citizens of Georgetown by surprise.  The article Garbage collection fee appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Live: California Election Results 2020 - Black Voice News
In summary Track how California voted in the 2020 election, including for President, Congress and ballot propositions. Starting at 8 p.m. Pacific time, the California Secretary of State will start releasing election results as they arrive from the state's 58 counties. Updates will be irregular as
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Governor Rewards Youths for Shunning #EndBadGovernance Protest
[Premium Times] The governor announced several reward packages for the state's youth. For instance, 2,000 youths will receive a N500,000 grant and N250,000 start-up capital.
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Update| Lawrence picks up more from rejected votes
Daniel Lawrence, the Jamaica Labour Party's candidate for Westmoreland Eastern in September 3 general election, has picked up 18 votes from 63 rejected ballots counted on day two of the magisterial recount at the Westmoreland Parish Court...
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The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Judge Ural Glanville has denied a motion by Young Thug’s lawyers not to admit more than a dozen pieces of rap lyrics as evidence in the YSL RICO gang trial set to start this month. However, the judge said the lyrics are admitted for a limited
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ESSENCE 2023 holiday special will feature several of the top names in music and entertainment. Hosted by Big Tigger and Reginae Carter, the event will premiere on ESSENCE.com today at 8 p.m. Filmed in Atlanta, the special will featureGrammy-Nominated powerhouse vocalist Tamar Braxton, multifaceted
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Nigeria: We'll Protest NWCs Rejection of New National Secretary - PDP Group
[Premium Times] "Inaugurate Sunday Udoh-Okoye in the party's interest, or we may be forced to occupy Wadata Plaza until the right thing is done".
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Nigeria: Low Turnout of Voters as Ekiti Conducts LG Polls
[This Day] Ado Ekiti -- The local government elections conducted in Ekiti State yesterday were greeted with low turnout of voters just as the polls were largely adjudged violent-free across the 2,195 polling units in the state by the electorate.
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Non-stop campaigning for crucial Westmoreland Central seat
WESTERN BUREAU: There seems to be no letting up by the campaign teams of both the incumbent, Dwayne Vaz of the People’s National Party (PNP), and George Wright of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), in the Frome division in Westmoreland Central, which...
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Dressed in blue and accompanied by her husband, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, Jacki Labat strode into her election night watch party inside the lobby of 1150 West Peachtree with a smile on her face. At 11 p.m. with a large majority of the votes counted and the lead in her opponent Keisha
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