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Parliament spares retirees burden of taxation in old age

Parliament adopted a recommendation to spare retirees aged 65 and above and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from paying taxes, to protect pension

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Covid-19: Cape Town principals call on Ramaphosa to close schools

Principals, teachers, and parents plan to picket in Cape Town on Thursday against the "premature reopening of schools" which they say is compromising the safety of pupils during the Covid-19

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Why Is It Taking So Long To Fire, Arrest And Charge ALL Of Breonna Taylor’s Killers?

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PSC concerned over impact of government's non-payment of SMMEs during Covid-19 crisis

It also focused on the non-payment of invoices by state departments, service delivery during the Covid-19 lockdown and grievances brought before the organisation which investigates, monitors and evaluates how public service is

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UG students adapting to online learning despite mixed experiences

Several University of Guyana (UG) students have given mixed reviews on the transition from in classroom learning to virtual learning, which has become the new norm due to the novel coronavirus disease

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Dlamini-Zuma on lockdown: Right or wrong, regulation challenge needs to be heard in higher court

The High Court judgment which declared some Level 3 and 4 lockdown regulations invalid, is of profound importance and needs to be assessed by a higher court irrespective of whether it is correct or

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(BPRW) Debunking 6 common objections people use to explain why they refuse to wear masks | Press releases

1. ‘Masks aren’t effective in preventing the spread of the virus’ Levounis says it’s true that masks won’t protect you 100 percent. However, they do give you some protection and,

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‘The truth hurts,’ Mottley stands by position on Guyana’s elections

The outgoing chair of CARICOM, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday firmly stood by her position in relation to Guyana’s protracted elections, saying to her detractors here that “The truth

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Columbus, Foster, Parran: Pittsburgh’s reckoning with historic symbols intertwined with racism

While the city plans to clean the Columbus statue of the vandalism, some people believe his statue should share the fate of the Foster statue and Parran

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Black Student At Texas' Robert E. Lee High School Won't Wear School's Name On Track Jersey Until It Ditches The Confederate Homage - Blavity

A Texas student-athlete started a movement to change her high school’s name after writing a letter to the school board explaining why she'll no longer bear its name on her

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Stacey’s Special Dish For Dads

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Nigeria restarts domestic flights amid easing coronavirus restrictions | News24

Nigeria will resumed domestic flights after a hiatus of around three months as Africa's most populous country relaxes restrictions.

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Tommie Lee Applies Pressure with Her 'Fine As Wine' Looks

Striking a pose for the camera, Lee accessorized the evening look with a white manicure, see-through vinyl pumps, a pink purse, auburn colored tresses, a nude lip, oversized shades, and a smoldering

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

No Room to Love — When Abuse in Confinement Pushes Couples Apart

In fact, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (2020) has reported that abusers are using the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse for isolating domestic abuse victims from friends and

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Mario Talks Being Held at Gunpoint By Miami Police Earlier This Year

R&B singer Mario said that even though a police officer recognized him during a traffic stop, he still feared for his

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

A GAO Report Said $1.4 Billion In Stimulus Checks Went To Dead People

IRS, Treasury Department Sent $1.4 Billion in Stimulus Checks To Dead United States Treasury coronavirus stimulus payment

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Music Concerts Are Back, But Online

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Source: Business Daily

The dream is just postponed not cancelled

That was the feeling of champion cyclist, Jamual John after he returned to Guyanese soil following a truncated stint in the

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Announcements – Meetings 6-24-20

The Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh

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No Sesso's Autumn/Winter 2020 Campaign Pays Homage To The Harlem Renaissance

No Sesso’s Autumn/Winter 2020 campaign comes at just the right

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

South Africa to stage unique three-team fixture on July 18

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Cricket South Africa (CSA) will finally get to trial a new format that will see three teams compete in a single 36-over match on July 18 after winning government approval for the fixture to be played at SuperSport Park in

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

$3.8 Billion spent on fight against COVID-19 so far

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $3.8 billion on efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton during his contribution to the 2020-21 Sectoral Debate in...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

A healthy recovery calls for social housing

Only 3.7% is made up of different forms of social housing ⎯ public housing, nonprofit housing, cooperatives and community land

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Source: The Bay State Banner

Prospects slim for new recovery package as Dems scoff at Senate GOP proposal - L.A. Focus Newspaper

Many on Capitol Hill are skeptical anything will

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Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement | Afro

Hosanna School Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance Through History, Culture and Achievement

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Meet the Expectant Mother | Afro

AFRO: With the COVID-19 pandemic is this experience with pre-natal preparation any different than with your first

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Rep. Maxine Waters Keynotes California Statewide Black Graduation

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) served as the virtual keynote speaker for more than 2,500 African American graduates from 24 colleges across the state of California on Friday, June

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Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases now above a half-million as South Africa becomes a global hot spot

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa now has more than a half-million confirmed coronavirus cases. The continent-wide total is over 508,000, according to figures released Wednesday by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after South...

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Paula McCoy qualifies to run for the Northeast Ward City Council seat - WS Chronicle

Paula McCoy has successfully completed the requirements required by the N.C. State Board of Elections to appear as an unaffiliated candidate on the Nov. 3 election. McCoy has secured the 281 signatures of registered voters in the Northeast Ward required by the elections board to be placed on the

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House Democrats Push Toward Policing Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a policing overhaul collapsed in the Senate, House Democrats returned to Washington for a day heavy with emotion and symbolism to vote on their sweeping proposal to address the global outcry over the death of George Floyd and other Black

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