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Following delays resulting from the suspension of work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial challenges and difficulties in accessing some building materials, construction of the new Clifton Boys’ Home in Darliston, Westmoreland, is now...
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Supreme Court declines to revisit ruling on Florida felon voting eligibility
The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's opinion that former felons in Florida will have to pay off their outstanding fees before they can vote. The post Supreme Court declines to revisit ruling on Florida felon voting eligibility appeared first on TheGrio.
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Grace Ladoja launches Metallic Fund to support black creatives and entrepreneurs
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Grace Ladoja has launched a new initiative to help, support and nurture black... The post Grace Ladoja launches Metallic Fund to support black creatives and entrepreneurs appeared first on Voice Online.
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PNP boots former Mayor Benny White as candidate
People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for the Fellowship division in East Portland and former mayor of Port Antonio, Benny White, says he was left surprised when he was replaced as a candidate for the upcoming local government elections.
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Lawmakers Hope to Reform Police, Address Racial Injustice In Defense Bill : NPR
Congress will vote next week on the annual defense bill. After failing to pass police reform, some lawmakers see a chance to revive the debate about discrimination, but a presidential veto looms.
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EXPLAINER | What happened to Ramaphosa's promises for electricity reform? | News24
Five months since Ramaphosa’s energy reform promises, South Africans have been hit by another wave of loadshedding.
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Guyana's oil boom faces ruin if sanctions imposed – Ramnarine - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Express) multi billion dollar oil industry and economy is at risk of being destroyed should the severity of United States sanctions escalate says former Energy Minister Kevin
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The five most powerful air forces in Africa you should know - Face2Face Africa
Military spending is growing around the world in the midst of wars and conflicts. And almost every military action taken in response to these disturbances sees airpower playing a major role apart from the services of the army, navy and marine corps. The air force, the military organization of
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UK has begun process of consequences for those thwarting democracy - Raab - Stabroek News
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab today said that the UK has begun the process for consequences in the event of an illegal swearing in  of  a government here. The article UK has begun process of consequences for those thwarting democracy - Raab appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Angola: IFAD Releases 26 Million Euros for Angola
[ANGOP] Rome -- Angola and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed Wednesday a 26.2 million Euros financing agreement in Rome (Italy) to implement the project to improve the resilience projects of small producers.
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Congo: COVID-Organics efficacy limited | Africanews
At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Republic of Congo, like several other African countries, received a large quantity of COVID-Organics from
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23 Million Renters Face Eviction by September Due to COVID-19 New Report Estimates
A recent report from the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project (CEDP), a coalition of economic researchers and legal experts committed to preventing eviction due to COVID-19, predicts that between 19 and 23 million renters could face eviction by Sept. 30 without intervention from state and local
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Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth'
Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lori Lightfoot as “the derelict mayor of Chicago,” accusing her of not doing enough to solve the gun violence in her city. The post Chicago mayor responds to WH press secretary: 'Hey Karen watch your mouth' appeared first on TheGrio.
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CNN Host W. Kamau Bell on His Shifting View of White Supremacy
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Georgia Gov Sues to End Cities' Defiance on Mask Rules - Black News Channel
By JEFF AMY and BEN NADLER Associated Press/BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suing Atlanta to block the city from enforcing its mandate to wear a mask in public and other rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, in a suit filed
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Black Lives Matter protester statue replacing effigy of UK slave trader removed - Face2Face Africa
A figure of a Black Lives Matter protester installed to replace the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol has been removed. The statue of Jen Reid, photographed standing on the plinth with her fist raised after the bronze figure of the 17th-century slave trader was pulled down by
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Solar Orbiter mission shares closest images of the sun, reveals 'campfires' near its surface - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Real Madrid title win will go down in history, says president Perez - Stabroek News
MADRID,  (Reuters) - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez paid tribute to his players and coach Zinedine Zidane after they wrapped up the La Liga title on Thursday, saying their triumph after the long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic would forever be
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Video shows Megan Thee Stallion bleeding on the street after shooting incident - TheGrio
Megan Thee Stallion says she feels 'incredibly grateful to be alive' after she was shot multiple times over the weekend,... View Article The post Video shows Megan Thee Stallion bleeding on the street after shooting incident appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Plot Thickens: Tory Lanez Reportedly Shot Megan Thee Stallion Following A Dispute In His Car
Word on the street is that Tory Lanez was the person who pulled the trigger shooting our favorite hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion, in the foot. Page Six is reporting that Lanez, born Daystar Peterson shot Megan following a dispute inside his vehicle early Sunday morning, and allegedly there is video
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When gunshots ring out at prayer ... August Town children under stress from violence
The ongoing violence in the community of August Town has often interrupted the education of students, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, that plight has only worsened. Principal of August Town Primary School Jennifer Solomon said teachers and...
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Nick Cannon Issues Apology Statement, Intends to 'Take a Break' From His Morning Show
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KRA starts tax returns audit to nail cheats
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Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has appointed Mucai Kunyiha as its new chairman, replacing Sachen Gudka, whose term has ended.
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Essence Atkins Discusses New Film 'Coins For Love' And The Powerful Lesson 'Smart Guy' Co-Star Naya Rivera Taught Us
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