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Wormley Hotel: Washington D.C.'s Political Neutral Ground
The namesake of the FBI’s first Black special agent, James Wormley was a businessman whose famous hotel, Wormley Hotel, would become a neutral ground for political discussion and dealings during the late 19th century. Wormley was born in Washington D.C. on January 16, 1819, to free Blacks. The
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VIDEO: Manchester Southern diehards tell why their party should win
Here are the comments of some members of the constituency of Manchester Southern regarding which party they will likely vote for in the September 3 General Election:Raymond Williams: Straight PNP. The PNP people dem a the only true people. Mi nuh seh everybody nuh thief, but no sah dem man yah
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Clarke: Kamala Harris VP candidate selection 'a historic milestone' | New York Carib News
On Tuesday night Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke described United States Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden’s selection of Caribbean American Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, as “a historic milestone”.
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Mixed reactions in western Jamaica to decision to end SOEs
MONTEGO BAY, St James - At least two custodes in western Jamaica say they are not disappointed with Parliament voting to end the states of public emergency (SOEs) in order to facilitate the September 3 General Election.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Guyanese boy missing in Barbados
He is Joshua Dexter Nurse, a native of Guyana, who lives at #6 Buttals Tenantry, St George and is a Fifth Form student of the St George Secondary
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WATCH | American actress Mary Millben greets India on Independence Day with melodious rendering of National Anthem - African American News Today - EIN News
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PM Mottley nominated to chair World Bank, IMF Committee | New York Carib News
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Protect Holland Estate farmers, say JAS officials
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth - President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Lenworth Fulton and head of St Elizabeth's JAS branch Kayon Whyne are urging that the interests of farmers on Holland Estate lands be protected as a matter of priority.
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3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails n Scotland - Black News Channel
By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after stormy weather, killing three people and injuring six others Wednesday, authorities said. The train's driver is believed to be among the dead, but formal identification has yet to
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How the Kamala Harris pick is playing with Indian Americans, a fast-growing and influential voting bloc
Kamala Harris' bid could galvanize Indian Americans, a growing political force that could help Democrats win in key battleground states in November.
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‘I didn’t even think COVID was real’ - Woman who recovered from virus wants Jamaicans to take it seriously - Stabroek News
When Mary* started having no sense of taste or smell, she felt that she had contracted the novel coronavirus. The article ‘I didn’t even think COVID was real’ - Woman who recovered from virus wants Jamaicans to take it seriously appeared first on Stabroek News.
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PM visits CDC HQ - Stabroek News
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Four from Barbados repatriation flight test positive for COVID-19
(Barbados Nation) After 17 days with no new COVID-19 cases, four people who returned to Barbados on Tuesday’s repatriation flight from the United States tested positive for the viral
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US$25 million contract signed to improve Corporate Area water supply
The Government has signed a contract valued at US$25 million for a transmission main upgrade that will improve the water supply between Six Miles and Blake Road in Kingston. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, signed the contract on Wednesday at Jamaica...
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Oil spill in Mauritius causes ecological disaster, France and India assist - TheGrio
An oil spill from the MV Wakashio, a Japanese ship that struck a coral reef in Mauritius on July 25,... View Article The post Oil spill in Mauritius causes ecological disaster, France and India assist appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trinidad & Tobago Elections Caribbean Democracy at Work | New York Carib News
The Caribbean region, a collection of small island states, has demonstrated over the decades, a real sense of democracy at work.  There are heated political debates, strong feelings on each side, and usually good citizens participation in generally free and fair elections.
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Jamaicans are resilient, will recover stronger – Holness
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Libya: AFRICOM: Russia Deploys Fighter Jets to Libya
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Rowley says no reason to delay elections | New York Carib News
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says the August 10 General Election will go on, despite an increase in locally spread COVID-19 cases.
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Massy revenues fall regionally, but up in Guyana by $100 million - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) While the revenues of Massy Holdings Ltd fell in most of the countries identified in its 3rd Quarter (Q3) segment information, the conglomerate’s sales were up in Guyana by approximately $100 million or 13.3 per cent for the nine months ended 30th
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More opportunities needed for unattached youth, says Holness
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SB Moyo attacks ‘captured’ AU
BY MOSES MATENGA ZIMBABWE has sensationally claimed that the African Union Commission was influenced by the United Kingdom to issue a statement denouncing Harare for the deteriorating human rights situation in the country. In a strongly worded letter to the AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki
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OPM undertaking deep cleaning of building due to suspected COVID case
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is reporting that one of the buildings on the property has been closed temporarily for deep cleaning due to a suspected case of coronavirus. OPM permanent secretary Audrey Sewell says the move is out of an...
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Trusting God’s Sovereignty
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Mali protesters rally to demand president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resign | News24
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Rastas condemn ‘junjo’, lice stigma
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