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Kenya coronavirus: 3,860 cases; corruption probe on donations, funds
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Hotels, attractions offering free rooms, day passes to local health care staff
In a move, it said, is designed to honour the medical teams who have been working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has announced that it is providing free hotel stays for local health care
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Zimbabwean Farmers Get Tech Savvy to Stay in Business – Voice and Viewpoint
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The Detroit Creativity Project Announces New Community Engagement Manager
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How To Safely Visit Bars Now That They’ve Reopened
A month ago I said to my partner, “I don’t think I’ll feel comfortable going back to a bar for at least
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Why Nintendo’s sales are skyrocketing during the global pandemic
Collaborative, multiplayer games, casually referred to as “couch-cooperative,” such as “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” “Mario Party” and “Mario Kart” that can be played virtually with others, are making a huge comeback in the gaming world and driving Nintendo’s profits through the
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ANC and EFF will have to work together if they want to merge national and local elections
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Archbishop urges more coronavirus testing for hard-hit Latino, African American areas
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New SOEs to fight potential formation of super gangs — Holness
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