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$15 million allocated for infrastructure works at Brown’s Town Market
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has announced the allocation of $15 million for infrastructure works at the Brown’s Town Market in St Ann. McKenzie made the announcement during a tour of the facility on...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Belnavis tied to building breach - St Ann structure demolished amid Sunday Gleaner probe
Embattled St Ann’s Bay Mayor Michael Belnavis is a director of a private company that captured government land and constructed a building in a daring disregard of the country’s laws which the corporation he leads is expected to enforce, a Sunday...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Africa: From Shame to Pride - Repositioning Agriculture for Africa's Youth
To do so as quickly as possible, Africa will need an educated new generation of young farmers to transform the continent’s food security and
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Source: allAfrica.com
Humanitarian Disaster Institute Joins Healthcare Ready and World Impact to Create Free Resource for Church Leaders Advocating COVID-19
A new guide from the Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) at Wheaton College, created in partnership with Healthcare Ready and World Impact, provides a practical and Biblical resource to support the ministry of Black churches speaking and acting against racism while also protecting
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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority
Freetown City Councillors request immediate intervention from international community
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 August 2021: Elected councillors of the Freetown City Council have written a letter to the international community in the country, who are responsible for bankrolling the government every year through aid amounting to over $300 million. They are calling for the immediate
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Algeria: 853,000 Pupils Take Primary School Leaving Examination
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- More than 853,000 pupils are taking the primary school leaving examination nationwide on Wednesday, which consists of three subjects: Arabic language, math and French.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Schools angry
Principals at some of the 17 schools scheduled to be reopened as part of a two-week face-to-face pilot are fuming, as they say they had not been consulted by the Ministry of Education which announced the list on the weekend.Yallahs High School Principal Mark Malabver said he and colleagues are
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Parents call for timely updates on school re-opening - Stabroek News
Following the sitting of the NGSA, parents have said that they would like timely updates on the Education Ministry’s plans for the new school year. The article Parents call for timely updates on school re-opening appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
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'A man of substance'...McKenzie saddened by passing of Dunstan Whittingham
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says he is saddened by today’s passing of Lionel “Dunstan” Whittingham, President of the Jamaica Higglers, Vendors and Markets
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Uganda: Government Suspends Collection of Park User Fees
Kampala — Government has suspended the collection of park user fees for public service vehicles (PSV) countrywide until January 1 next year as an incentive to taxi and bus operators affected by the Coronavirus
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Source: allAfrica.com
Shutdown Will Cause Problems For Many Americans Even When Its Over
(THE CONVERSATION) With the U.S. federal government shutdown now the longest in history, it’s important to understand what a shutdown means for the health and safety of Americans. The good news is that in the short run, the consequences are relatively few. But, as a researcher who studies natural
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Earth Today | FLOW tests hurricane readiness
FLOW JAMAICA recently completed its virtual multi-hazard simulation exercise as it tests its readiness, including the resilience, reliability and dependability of key service areas, for what could be a multi-hazard hurricane season amid the COVID-...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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WATCH | Cape Storm: Flooding in Struisbaai leads to evacuations
The Cape Storm hit on Wednesday morning and led to severe flooding in Struisbaai and surrounding areas. Evacuations are underway.
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Petition launched to rename London school after first Black headteacher who was Guyanese - Stabroek News
In light of the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement, which is putting pressure on universities and schools to demolish statues of slavers, hundreds of parents and former students of a London school named after an 18th century slave owner are calling for it to be renamed in honour of one of
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
CFTC investigating 'unconscionable' fees in private schools
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) says it has noted with concern that some private schools are demanding parents and guardians of standard eight students, who will be sitting for the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education
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Source: Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
JTA election resumes after duplication woes
Online voting for the 2021-2022 president-elect of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) resumed at midnight on Monday following a suspension because of a duplication snafu. The portals were closed after the platform hosted by Mona Information...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Volusia’s new emergency management director starts in May – Daytona Times
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES On April 20, the Volusia County Council confirmed Helene Wetherington, disaster recovery director for Monroe County, as Volusia’s next emergency management director. Wetherington replaces Jim Judge, who retired in January. Her start date is May 17. Wetherington brings
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Source: Daytona Times
Clarendon disaster response team one of the best, says McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, said the parish of Clarendon has demonstrated a satisfactory level of preparedness for the hurricane season. On Friday, McKenzie toured some emergency shelters in flood...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Work progressing under downtown Kingston redevelopment project - McKenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, says work is progressing under the downtown Kingston redevelopment project. McKenzie said that the Urban Development Corporation, one of the lead agencies in the undertaking, is...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Minister saddened at death of 'Dunstan' Whittingham
MINISTER of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says he is saddened by yesterday's passing of Lionel Dunstan Whittingham, president of the Jamaica Higglers, Vendors and Markets Association.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
McKenzie announces special concession for Mother's Day
Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, has announced that florists, gift shops and pharmacies will be allowed to operate for two hours beyond this coming Sunday's curfew. The curfew on Sunday begins at 2:00 p.m. In a statement today,...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Gov’t spending $300 million on beautification project
The Government will be spending $300 million on the first phase of its 'Paint the City, Paint the Town' project. It will generate employment through beautification, mural painting, street sign installation, and the improvement of selected...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sacramento Cooling Centers Open Amid Extreme Heat
With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning for Thursday, June 17, through Saturday, June 19, the City of Sacramento will open two cooling centers to help residents […] The post Sacramento Cooling Centers Open Amid Extreme Heat appeared first on The Sacra
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Staffer at a Cape Town primary school tests positive for Covid-19
A staff member at Hague Primary School in Delft in Cape Town has tested positive for Covid-19, the Department of Education said on
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First phase of drain, gully cleaning starts in two weeks
MINISTER of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says the island's municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
NGC concludes COVID-19 sensitization in the South East region of Sierra Leone
Following a five-day visit to the southeast of Sierra Leone, Hon. Kandeh Yumkella – leader of the national Granf Coalition (NGC) in parliament, has completed his coronavirus disease sensitization
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Jamaica now under hurricane warning, storm conditions expected in 36 hours
Jamaica is now under a hurricane warning as Elsa roars across the Caribbean. The Meteorological Service Jamaica says tropical storm conditions are expected to affect Jamaica. Hurricane conditions also pose a threat to the island in 36 hours or...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
$650 million to develop rural communities
The Government will be spending $650 million under the Rural Development Programme to develop communities across Jamaica. The programme will first be piloted in Chambers Pen in Western Hanover, beginning in the first half of this financial year....
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