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Gordon Ramsay adventure inspires new tour - Stabroek News

While the tourism sector has been brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s exploits here have inspired an offering by at least one operator, which has already bookings for 2021 and

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Kenya: 20 Specialized Cuban Doctors to Support Pandemic Fight At Kutrrh

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COVID-19 fight in the country received a major boost on Friday after the government announced the arrival of 20 specialized Cuban doctors to support ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Excellence in Education re-trains stakeholders on skills for working from home - African Voice Newspaper

By Mike Abiola - Excellence In Education (EIE) started as a provider of after school and weekend classes for school children to help maxi¬mise their potential in maths and sciences. Professor Chris Imafidon who is the pioneer of Excellence in Education programme has found new opportunities to

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Dalai Lama Releases a New Song

His Holiness the Dalai Lama recites short mantras and teachings, focused on bringing peace and compassion to the world, woven to music in 11 recordings.

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White House portraits of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush moved from prominent space to rarely used room - L.A. Focus Newspaper

White House tradition calls for portraits of the most recent American presidents to be given the most prominent placement, in the entrance of the executive mansion, visible to guests during official

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Young people urge government to prioritise mental health in COVID-19 recovery - Voice Online

YOUNG PEOPLE are demanding action from politicians to tackle mental health issues, as a survey... The post Young people urge government to prioritise mental health in COVID-19 recovery appeared first on Voice Online.

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28 Jamaicans graduate Monroe College

BRONX, New York: Twenty-eight Jamaican students were celebrated in a virtual commencement ceremony held recently to highlight the academic achievements of Monroe College’s exceptional class of 2020. Marc Jerome, president of Monroe College,...

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The CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MOURNS THE LOSS OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS | The Crusader Newspaper Group

The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement on the passing of House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman and Congressional Black Caucus Member, Congressman John R. Lewis (GA-05): The world has lost a legend; the civil rights movement has lost an icon, the City of

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Practical Tips for Caregivers Facing a Pandemic | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

(Family Features) Whether your role as a caregiver has you looking out for an elderly relative, children or both, chances are good that you’ve worried about how the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to affect your ability to provide necessary care. Following the most up to date guidelines from the

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Africa can’t afford COVID-19 trade-offs

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surpasses 500 000, the new coronavirus is at the forefront of the public consciousness. But the continent was beset by infectious disease long before the current pandemic began. And, as long as governments and donors remain preoccupied with

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

South Africa may be vastly under-reporting Covid-19 deaths - TechCentral

The official number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in South Africa doesn’t reflect the true scale of the crisis, with provinces that have been hit hardest by the outbreak showing a surge in fatalities, health experts say.

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I can't shake Covid-19: Warnings from young survivors still suffering - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Three months ago, the 28-year-old postdoctoral research associate from Newcastle, United Kingdom, was on the road with friends in a band as they toured venues in the French

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Source: La Focus Newspaper

NY City Council candidates condemn 'racist attack' on West Indian Day Carnival Parade

NEW YORK, United States (CMC) - Several members of the New York City Council are demanding an apology from a Republican Councilman over what they termed 'racist' remarks regarding the West Indian Day Carnival Parade in Brooklyn.

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We’ll arrest protesters: Zanu PF youths

ZANU PF youths have threatened to work hand-in-glove with police in “arresting malcontents” planning to stage anti-government protests on July 31. BY MOSES MATENGA The protests are being organised by citizens, civil society groups and opposition parties irked by the current economic hardships which

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Sagicor resumes normal business hours tomorrow

Sagicor Group Jamaica and its subsidiaries will be resuming normal business hours effective tomorrow, July 20.The financial conglomerate, which operates Sagicor Bank Jamaica, Sagicor Investments Jamaica and Sagicor Life Jamaica, had previously adjusted its operational hours in light of the

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New Sheriff Now Tarrant County to hold a caravan protest at Tarrant County Jail against jail deaths - Dallas Examiner

Special to The Dallas Examiner TARRANT COUNTY – On Saturday at noon, New Sheriff Now Tarrant County and community advocates held a caravan car rally to demand a full independent investigation from the Tarrant

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China’s Kingho Investment to start shipment of iron ore in Sierra Leone by December 2020

Abdul Malik Bangura: Sierra Leone telegraph: 18 July 2020: As first Shipment expected in October to December 2020, Kingho Investment says it will employ over 2000 Sierra Leoneans to revamp iron ore mining in Tonkolili District. At the peak of a global pandemic which has ravaged economies of all

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SDC’s market and business fair gets thumbs up out west

WESTERN BUREAU: Farmers, small business operators, and shoppers in St James are commending the Social Development Commission (SDC) for staging the Rose Hall Community Market and Business Fair on Thursday, which provided them with a marketing...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Nearly 6,300 Texas companies received PPP loans of more than $1 million - Dallas Examiner

By ABBY LIVINGSTON The Texas Tribune Nearly 6,300 Texas-based companies received loans from the federal government valued at more than $1 million this spring, representing a major injection of government money into the

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Burundi Kicks Off Mass COVID-19 Testing in Bujumbura

[East African] Over 1,200 people were tested for Covid-19 in three communes in Bujumbura, with the Health ministry saying 41 people tested positive as of last week after the government launched a mass testing campaign in the country.

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Texas runoff 2020 results - Dallas Post Tribune

These runoffs reflect that in more than 30 races in the March 3 primary, no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote, setting up rematches between the candidates who came in first and second. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the way results will be coming in. Even though mail-in voting was not

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Q&A with Cosas: Some ANC leaders want schools open 'for their own business arrangements' | News24

Some may be arguing for and against the closure of the country's schools in the face of rapidly increasing Covid-19 infections, but the Congress for South African Students (Cosas) is adamant that a national shutdown is the only way to go.

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UNICEF donates tablets to assist special needs students

THE United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has strengthened the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information's capacity to facilitate continued learning among students with special needs.UNICEF Jamaica representative, Mariko Kagoshima, presented 210 accessibility-ready, SIM-enabled tablets to

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FIFA pays TTFA staff outstanding salaries - Stabroek News

(Trinidad Guardian) The office staff at the T&T Football Association has finally been paid after four months waiting. The article FIFA pays TTFA staff outstanding salaries appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Wilson introduces the Masks for All Act | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

Miami, FL – Congresswoman Wilson introduced this week H.R. 7607, the Masks for All Act, which would require the use of face masks in all public spaces and outside when one cannot maintain a physical distance of six feet or more from anyone who is not a member of the same household. The legislation

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Source: The Florida Star

What's on Miles' Mind?: "PONZIFEROUS" | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

The 45th American President will be remembered for many things- Impeachment is only one of them. Another is Individual One’s penchant for waging war on the English language. “Bigly” was shorthand for Big League, “Nambia” was his distortion of the African nation of Namibia. Then there was

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The Black Card: We Have to Get Busy Living or Busy Dying. WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE NOT?

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Schools reopening a ‘collaborative effort’ – Daytona Times

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters on Wednesday the Florida Department of Education should not dictate local school-district decisions, even though the department issued an emergency order that says schools must reopen in August unless health officials say

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We will stand by Archer, says Stokes - Stabroek News

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) - England vice-captain Ben Stokes said the team would be there to support fast bowler Jofra Archer after he was excluded from this week's second test against West Indies for breaching bio-secure

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