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TODSS: We can help find formula that works

Egeton Newman is hoping that, given the experience racked up by members of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), which he leads, they should have a seat at the negotiation table when the Office of Utilities Regulation (...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Charter Will Make the Network Available by early September to Subscribers of Spectrum TV Silver and Higher Video Tiers Stamford, CT – July 16, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it plans to significantly expand distribution of Black News Channel (BNC), the nation’s only

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Famous Jamaican actor Clive Duncan dead at age 57 - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Gleaner) Famous Jamaican actor Clive Duncan has lost his battle with cancer at age 57. The article Famous Jamaican actor Clive Duncan dead at age 57 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Gov. Kemp sues City of Atlanta for defiance on mask rules | The Atlanta Voice

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 in state court late Thursday in Atlanta, argue that Atlanta Mayor Keisha

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Lynwood feeds 3,000 families at food bank -

LYNWOOD — Hundreds of cars lined up July 11 to receive boxes of fresh and packaged food from the city of Lynwood, which organized a food giveaway to help struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city handed out approximately 240,000 pounds of food to families in partnership with the

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Jamaican lotto winner hides identity by dressing as Darth Vader to collect $95 million jackpot - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Gleaner) The newest Lotto millionaire is counting his win as a blessing in the nick of time. The article Jamaican lotto winner hides identity by dressing as Darth Vader to collect $95 million jackpot appeared first on Stabroek News.

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HUNTINGTON PARK — Community members have raised concerns about transparency ever since the Huntington Park Police Department announced in early July that it would change to a new digital encrypted radio system for field communication among officers and other law enforcement agencies. The department

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TOBACCO sales have reached US$331,4 million after 137 million kg were put under the hammer as of day 52 of trading, figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA During the same period last year, 153,9 million kg valued at US$283,5 were sold. The average

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Tens of Thousands View NNPA’s First Virtual Convention - New Orleans Data News Weekly

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Premiers, ministers, Guptas: The mysterious powers of VBS fixer Danny Msiza | News24

Danny Msiza's fingerprints are all over the VBS scandal. As one of the ANC's top six office bearers in Limpopo, his role was allegedly to lean on municipal officials in order to make them channel their budgets towards the bank.

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Kingston man charged with murder

Twenty-four-year-old Johnny Watson of Bray Street in Kingston 16 has been charged for murder and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition following an incident on Wild Street in the parish. The police report that about 8:15 a.m. on Saturday,...

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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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Solar Orbiter mission shares closest images of the sun, reveals 'campfires' near its surface - L.A. Focus Newspaper

The mission, which is a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency, launched in February and conducted a close pass of the sun in mid-June. All 10 of its instruments were switched on together for the first time during this pass to collect images and

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Love in the time of coronavirus: Pandemic fans flames of love in Nigeria's online dating scene | News24

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By Therapist Carrie Krawiec, LMFT, Birmingham Maple Clinic As the state begins phases of reopening, people have reported FOGO, or a “fear of going out.” For some, this fear is about the safety of resuming contact during a pandemic. These people are deeply fearful of getting sick or having someone

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PNP says Tufton must clarify allegations in public domain

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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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Ethiopia: COVID-19 Challenges Global Commitment Against Climate Change - Negotiator

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