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I favour inclusive governance rather than a shared PPP/C and PNCR Cabinet
I am aware that as I write, the biggest hurdle still stands before us – getting to and getting past the eventual Declaration that the PPP/C won our March 02, 2020 elections; that for the next five years the PPP/C will be sitting in the seat of our Government, still-young Irfaan Ali our President
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As Numbers Spike, California To Begin “Smart Testing” for COVID-19 – Observer News Group
Last Friday, during Gov. Gavin Newsom’s daily COVID-19 update to Californians, he announced that the state will begin “smart,” or “targeted” testing, for the disease. He announced the plan after health officials released data last week showing a sharp upturn in the numbers of infected people.   
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Sunbelt States Rush To Line Up Hospital Beds, Not Barstools | Afro
By TAMARA LUSH and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida and other states across the Sunbelt are thinning out the deck chairs, turning over the barstools and rushing to line up more hospital beds as they head into the height of the summer season amid a startling surge in
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CARNIVAL Canceled | New York Carib News
A city spokesperson confirmed that Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all large events that require city events permit through September 30, including J'ouvert and the annual West Indian Day Parade in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said on CNN. “No, we don’t need big events anytime soon. We’ve had a lot
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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag : Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice : NPR
The retired flag, which dates to 1894, includes the Confederate battle flag. A commission will propose a new flag, and voters will consider it in November.
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‘Tripee’ among NY-based Guyanese who succumbed to COVID-19 - Stabroek News
Guyanese cook Maurice Gordon, known as ‘Tripee,’ who founded the Tripee’s Caribbean Restaurant in New York, lost his battle to the deadly coronavirus in the United States of America last month. The article ‘Tripee’ among NY-based Guyanese who succumbed to COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Guyana in historic submission to World Court over Venezuela border controversy - Stabroek News
Sir Shridath Ramphal, with support from several international lawyers, yesterday morning argued at a historic hearing  before the World Court that it has the jurisdiction to decide that the Paris Award which settled the boundary between Guyana and Venezuela is valid and
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Manufacturers concerned over shortage of molasses - Stabroek News
The Guyana Manufactur-ing and Services Association (GMSA) yesterday expressed concern over a shortage in molasses and restated a  call for urgent action to safeguard the sugar industry.  The article Manufacturers concerned over shortage of molasses appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Claflin Receives Grant to Support Women Entrepreneurs in the United States and India
Claflin University was awarded a grant for nearly $75,000 to conduct research and develop training to enhance women's entrepreneurship in family-owned businesses.  The Partnership 2020: Leveraging US-India Cooperation in Higher Education to Harness Economic Opportunities and Innovation grant is
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Over 50 killed in Ethiopia protests, 35 arrested, PM talks tough | Africanews
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Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans - Los Angeles Sentinel
Today, Americans are facing unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, our country has fallen into an economic recession, and hundreds of thousands are protesting police brutality and racial injustice. But there is another epidemic in this country that must be addressed, and it
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As of July 8, 2020 at 10:00 AMAlabama had 46,424 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 1,032 deaths Greene County had 188 confirmed cases with 8 deaths; 22 more cases in a weekSumter Co. had 285 cases with 12 deaths Hale Co. had 317 cases with 22 deaths Coronavirus Testing in Greene County
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When It Comes To Working With Nicki Minaj Again YG Says 'I'm Cool'
YG revealed the 2018 track "Big Bank" that featured Nicki Minaj and Big Sean that lived on his album Stay Dangerous will be the last time the two will ever collaborate again. What caused the rift between the two artists?  Tekashi 6ix9ine, of course.
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ABC 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS SPOTLIGHTS BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH LIVE, WEEK-LONG SERIES BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 13 ON 11 AM NEWSCAST | Chicago Defender
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Gov. Dad: Family leave job protections expanded in bill backed by Newsom - Black Voice News
In summary California’s Democratic governor credits his wife and chief of staff for making paid family leave a priority in recent budget negotiations. California led the nation when, in 2004, it became the first state to give private-sector workers six weeks off with partial pay to care for a new
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Jennifer Hudson Stars As Aretha Franklin in RESPECT — Watch Sneak Peek | The Michigan Chronicle
Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best Direction of a Play in 2016 for Eclipsed, and is an Associate Artist at the Berkeley Rep and an Artist Trustee with the Sundance Institute’s Board of
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Karshan championed the Guyanese cause
I write to pay tribute to Arjune Karshan, longtime political activist who led the Association of Concerned Guyanese (ACG), NY branch, that is affiliated with the PPP, for many
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Capitol Hill grappling with Confederate statues and tributes to racists
With symbols of the nation's painful past coming down across the country, under the dome of one of the most revered buildings in the nation -- the US Capitol -- still sit more than a dozen tributes to Confederate soldiers, officials and known racists.
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Star Mississippi State running back jubilant after his role in Mississippi flag change - TSDMemphis.com
A simple Twitter message from Mississippi State University running back Kylin Hill was one of the voices that contributed to the Mississippi Legislature voting Sunday (June 28) to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. The bill to eliminate the emblem passed in the House of
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It is pellucid David Granger intends to remain in office regardless of the expressed will of the people - Stabroek News
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Our old way of governance is over - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, As usual, I am already looking ahead and moving on to the challenges before us.  The article Our old way of governance is over appeared first on Stabroek News.
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CCJ to rule Wednesday on elections case - Stabroek News
After a marathon six-hour hearing, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today said it will rule on Wednesday at 3 pm on an appeal related to the March 2nd elections brought by PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo and PPP/C presidential candidate Irfaan
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For Grief-Stricken West Louisville, Hope Looks Like A Grocery Store
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Mississippi Drops Confederate-Themed Flag - Black News Channel
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press/ BNC Contributor JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With a stroke of the governors pen, Mississippi is retiring the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem — a symbol thats widely condemned as racist. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the historic
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What will CARICOM do now? - Stabroek News
As the elections saga /drama continues to unfold, its by-product of emotional strain has begun to have significant effects on our personal relationships. The article What will CARICOM do now? appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Four San Jose officers placed on leave after alleged racist and anti-Muslim posts - TheGrio
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Letter To The Editor: We need expanded vote-by-mail. Our democracy depends on it. | Afro
To the Editor: The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all of our lives is clear. Even as some states begin to recover or even reopen, many of us are still worried for the health and wellbeing of our families, friends, and colleagues. But I’m also worried about the impact this crisis will
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