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The government is seeking speedy legislative review to fix problems with UIF, which could see the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG).
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Garrick Higgo drives his way to Tokyo Olympics spot
Garrick Higgo’s rise to 39th in the Official World Golf Rankings means he has become a probable pick for SA to take part in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Florence Beatrice Price: A First in Classical Music | Post News Group
In 1903, Price attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Knowing that race was a barrier for entry, she presented herself as being of Mexican descent. In three years, she earned a soloist’s diploma in organ and a teacher’s diploma in
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Pelham Makes History In Frisco - Garland Journal
And the very diverse crowd went wild at the announcement by Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney during the election night watch party at The Patios at the Rail on Saturday, June […] The post Pelham Makes History In Frisco appeared first on Garland Journal.
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German’s minister of economic cooperation and development meets President Bio amid growing political tension and poverty
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 June 2021: Concerns are growing among Sierra Leone’s international development partners over the government’s inability to effectively implement much needed development programmes, despite hundreds of millions of dollars being pumped into the country to help the Bio-led
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
German International School: 'Racist' teacher's remarks spark protest
A German International School teacher has returned to work despite allegedly telling black students that they are 'less likely to succeed because of their race'.
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$50 Million World Bank grant for Sierra Leone’s urban development and disaster management
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2021: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $50 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for Sierra Leone’s Resilient Urban Project. The project will improve integrated urban management, service delivery, and disaster
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Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson Statement on the COVID-19 Vaccine - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE – Senator Ron Johnson, who publicly confirmed he is unvaccinated, has used his platform today to raise misleading concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The scientific facts about the COVID-19 vaccine remain: it is safe, it is effective, and complications are extremely rare. More
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Black LGBTQ+ Leaders and Allies Applaud 3 California Bills | Post News Group
Some of the proposed laws aim to address challenges that impact various segments of the African American LGBTQ+ community -- either directly or circumstantially.  The post Black LGBTQ+ Leaders and Allies Applaud 3 California Bills first appeared on Post News Group.
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Karlie Redd slams Wendy Williams for saying she’s too old to date Lamar Odom | BlackPressUSA
ROLLING OUT - Williams said “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Karlie Redd, 47, was “too old” and “too dusty” to be dating the famously vulnerable Lamar Odom, who is 41. The former Los Angeles Lakers star has debunked rumors that he and Redd are dating despite the pair being captured on camera by
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Pearl Modiadie speaks out about alleged sexual harassment at Metro FM
Former Metro FM radio personality Pearl Modiadie has opened up about sexual harassment which she allegedly experienced while working at the station.
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Woman, 21, burns to death in Marine Drive apartment, Gqeberha
The body of a 21-year-old woman was found in an apartment that burned in Marine Drive, Summerstrand in Gqeberha on Sunday 13 June.
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New CCTV footage shows how rare sneaker was stolen in Jozi [watch]
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Why ‘The Fourth’ is just another holiday to me! - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Sierra Leone records over one thousand Covid-19 cases in the last one month
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 June 2021: Sierra Leone’s agency responsible for managing the government’s Covid programme – NACOVERC, yesterday reported that 1,003 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded between 25th of May 2021 to 24th June 2021, with an increase of 8 deaths during that period, from 79 to
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Go Fund Geoffrey’s | Post News Group
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DPD Chief Eddie Garcia briefing with Caruth Police Institute at UNT Dallas - Texas Metro News
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the UNT Dallas Campus, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and CPI Executive Director B.J. Wagner shared an update on the training, which began rolling out in March. Speakers wereUNT-Dallas President Bob Mong,Assistant City Manager Jon Fortune, Denton Police Chief Frank
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Teen Overcomes Obstacles To Attend Harvard This Fall – The Omaha Star
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Boost for digital transformation in Africa as Huawei pens deal with African Telecommunications Union
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End GBV: Woman hacked to death by boyfriend in Mpumalanga
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Serena Williams, Steph Curry, others support Naomi Osaka | BlackPressUSA
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Coppin State Athletic Communications receives Phil Langan Graduate Internship Grant for CoSIDA | BlackPressUSA
AFRO - The Phil Langan Graduate Intern will assist Kramer in the publicity of the Eagles’ 14 Division I varsity athletic teams. The internship is a one-year grant of $15,000, designed to assist understaffed offices and provide opportunities for those who are wishing to break into the field of
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First Lady Fatima Bio accuses restaurant after sudden death of her younger brother
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 June 2021: The shocking death of the younger brother of the wife of the President of Sierra Leone – Mrs Fatima Bio last week, has sparked controversy and police investigations, after Fatima Bio accused a local beach bar restaurant in the outskirt of Freetown of his
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He warned people who get vaccinated to keep the information on the front of the card away from the view of scammers or other bad actors who could compromise their security.  The post Doctor’s Orders: Don’t Post Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card Online first appeared on Post News Group.
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Football: Kei Kamara takes Sierra Leone to the CAN | Africanews
Sierra Leone beat Benin thanks to a penalty converted in the 19th minute by Kei Kamara. It takes away from Benin on goal difference the second qualifying place in Group L.
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Kamala Harris Is Still Carving Out Her Role As A Former Vice President’s Vice President – The Omaha Star
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SLBA quizes lands minister on delays in signing survey plans and right of Krios to own land in the provinces    
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Sierra Leone’s President Bio congratulates national football team after their 1-0 victory over Benin  
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