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Woman, 81, dies of COVID, 120 new cases confirmed - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday confirmed the death of an 81-year-old woman from Region Four who was infected with COVID-19. The article Woman, 81, dies of COVID, 120 new cases confirmed appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Terry McMillan, novelist born
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Oct
18
1951
Marmoset Living on Cornflakes And Beer Rescued From Owners | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
COLOGNE, Germany- - A tiny monkey whose owners fed it a diet of cornflakes and beer is now recovering in an animal shelter. Germany's chapter of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced in October that team members rescued Gucci the marmoset from owners in Cologne, who had
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29 more COVID-19 cases recorded by Guyana - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that 29 additional cases of COVID-19 have been recorded, taking the total number of cases recorded by Guyana to 6,105. The article 29 more COVID-19 cases recorded by Guyana appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Murdered teenaged cousins to be laid to rest on Sunday  - Stabroek News
Isaiah and Joel Henry who were brutally murdered in Region Five last weekend are expected to be laid to rest on Sunday, Isaiah’s father said yesterday morning, while stressing that he will not support any protest with
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On October 1, 1943, Willie L. Williams was born, one of seven children, in Phila
On October 1, 1943, Willie L. Williams was born, one of seven children, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became a Los Angeles Police Chief. He is the first Black man to head the Los Angeles police force.
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1
1943
Commissioner Mike Gelin Sponsors Ordinance to Acknowledge & Celebrate Juneteenth – The Black Chronicle
Tamarac, FL -The City of Tamarac will now celebrate Juneteenth as an official city holiday after the October 28, 2020 Commission vote. 'This is an important day,' Commissioner Gelin said.…
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Founding of the Black Panther Party
Black Panther Party Founded October 10, 1966 Oakland, Ca. by Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale
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10
1966
Collapsed Region Eight bridge to be repaired in three weeks - Stabroek News
The Tiger Creek bridge in Region Eight which collapsed on Tuesday should be repaired in three weeks. The article Collapsed Region Eight bridge to be repaired in three weeks appeared first on Stabroek News.
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COVID-19 death toll rises as man, 92, woman, 77, succumb - Stabroek News
The Health Ministry yesterday announced the deaths of two more seniors who had COVID-19, while reporting seven new cases from the latest test results. The article COVID-19 death toll rises as man, 92, woman, 77, succumb appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Caribbean disaster agency donates rapid testing kits to Civil Defence Commission - Stabroek News

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has donated over 40,000 rapid testing kits to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease in

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CDC hands over oil spill plan to PM - Stabroek News
Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, the Director-General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), yesterday submitted a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan to Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The article CDC hands over oil spill plan to PM appeared first on Stabroek News.
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CDC begins distribution of supplies to flood-hit areas - Stabroek News
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) which has been tasked with assessing the areas affected by recent flooding and high tides and the distribution of supplies to these areas, has commenced its
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Two more men die of COVID, 135 new cases - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health yesterday said that two more persons who were infected with COVID-19 have died. The article Two more men die of COVID, 135 new cases appeared first on Stabroek News.
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COVID-19 cases rise alarmingly by 44 - Stabroek News

Guyana yesterday saw an alarming rise in new coronavirus cases by 44 with 38 of these in Region

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Mabaruma to get 24-hr power supply with new generator - Stabroek News
Residents of the township of Mabaruma, in Region One, are expected to receive a 24-hour electricity supply from today with the installation of a new generator at the Mabaruma Power Station. The article Mabaruma to get 24-hr power supply with new generator appeared first on Stabroek News.
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African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites
African Americans Replaces Reluctant Whites: By 1777, losses on the field of battle and rising White desertions had reduced the Continental Armys ranks of men. Northern colonies began to accept African Americans, free and slave, because these colonies could not fill their quotas with White man. In
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Oct
5
2002
Blacks make up nearly half of 3K COVID-19 deaths in Chicago | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Illinois positivity rate climbs slightly, but cases and deaths remain low in Chicago’s Black neighborhoods Crusader Staff Report Blacks make up nearly half of Chicago’s 2,991 COVID-19 deaths, but casualties have dramatically decreased in Black neighborhoods since the outbreak began last
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On October 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in the Tidewater region of Virginia. He
On October 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in the Tidewater region of Virginia. He became an anti-slavery revolutioniary and an insurrectionist (rebel).
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Oct
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Three more Region Four women die of COVID - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health today said that three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. The article Three more Region Four women die of COVID appeared first on Stabroek News.
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african heritage in the caribbean
The game Warri is a board game belonging to an ancient family of pit and pebble games which originated in Africa.The game originated in the Sudan and spread to western Africa from which it travelled to the Caribbean in the 17th century. It is one of the most interesting examples of African heritage
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0
1999
Collapsed travel agency owes millions to customers and staff
The first report by the provisional liquidators of STA Travel paints a grim picture of the defunct travel agency.
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A Black scientist helped save thousands of lives
A Black scientist helped save thousands of lives during World War II. Dr. Charles Richard Drew set up and ran the pioneer blood plasma bank in Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. This bank served as one of the models for the system of banks operated later by the American Red Cross. On October
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Oct
1
1940
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Two more die of COVID - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. The article Two more die of COVID appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Two more men die from COVID - Stabroek News
The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. The article Two more men die from COVID appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Pressure From Congress
Pressure From Congress: After the Union Army suffered a series of military defeats in 1861 and 1862, pressure mounted on Lincoln to use African Americans as soldiers. Once again African American soldiers came to the rescue of America. As Charles Summer put it: I do not say carry the war into
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6
1861
Antigen tests for COVID-19 expected soon - Anthony - Stabroek News
The Health Ministry expects to have antigen tests for COVID-19 in Guyana within the next three weeks and later have them deployed to hinterland communities. The article Antigen tests for COVID-19 expected soon - Anthony appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Outreach Community Health Centers hosts ‘Walk-Through Baby Shower’
On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Outreach Community Health Centers' Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) hosted a 'Walk-Through Baby Shower,' for pregnant mothers and those who have recently delivered, at their offices, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Expectant and new moms came through one at a time and with
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