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Barbados announces new measures in order to curb COVID-19
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 3, CMC – Barbados on Tuesday added 14 more countries to the list of those deemed high risk for the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number in this category to 50. In the latest updated COVID-...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica's COVID-19 deaths pass 100 mark
Jamaica on Monday recorded eight new COVID-19 deaths, increasing the tally to 101. Another case was listed as a coincidental death, while two other fatalities are under investigation. The deceased are: * An 82-year-old female from St Ann. * A 28-...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Documentary about murder of Botham Jean set to air on ID on September 10 | New Pittsburgh Courier
Emotional episode comes amid continued unrest over police killings of African Americans and two years after Jean’s slaying — by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture … Continued
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Government strengthens capacity to tackle illegal gun trade
The government is bolstering its capacity to intercept the trafficking of guns and ammunition into the country, as well as implementing a more robust legislative framework to punish those who engage in the illicit trade. Addressing the ‘Let...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
'Heavy' gunfire breaks out on Somalia protesters, calm returns | Africanews
Gunfire broke out on an opposition demonstration in the Somali capital Mogadishu Friday. The city is currently under heavy security surveillance as political tensions deepen.
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Grange to chair global cultural session starting tomorrow
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia 'Babsy' Grange will tomorrow begin to chair the virtual staging of the 15th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The session runs from December 14 through 19 and is
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A CRIMINAL’S NIGHTMARE - Cops reaping success from Chinese high-tech surveillance system in MoBay
Western Bureau: The high-tech surveillance cameras equipped with facial-recognition software being installed by Chinese business operators across the Second City have already been reaping success. The devices, which can easily pick up faces up to a...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Gloomy COVID forecast - Virus poised to rattle Ja, says UTech professor
Dr Alverston Bailey, professor of Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Technology (UTech), is painting a dark picture as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic locally, saying the spikes of recent weeks are just little rumblings...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
J'can health expert praises WHO boss
THE opening speech by World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus at the 73rd World Health Assembly's virtual meeting on Monday has been lauded by one local public health expert as “the most brilliant watershed speech by any WHO director
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Cameroon: 'Decree Reinforces Role Played By the Board'
[Cameroon Tribune] Jessie Ekukole, Technical Adviser 4 at the Telecommunications Regulatory Board.
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Old courthouse to be commissioned as family court
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: Following a major fire that damaged the Manchester Courthouse almost two years ago, Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has confirmed that the newly renovated building is to be commissioned as the parish’s Family Court in a...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaican family fears that man was washed away - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) Hillary Thompson's face had sadness all over it yesterday, as she ponders the fate of her father Gilbert Thompson, who has not been seen since Sunday. The article Jamaican family fears that man was washed away appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Jamaica Energy Partners celebrates 25 years of service
In September 25 years ago, Doctor Bird I (DB I), a 74.2MW power barge, was on its way from Brownsville, Texas, the United States, to Old Harbour Bay, Jamaica. This month, Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) is proud to celebrate its silver year, a...
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Mali president detained by mutinying soldiers, say sources | Africanews
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cissé were detained by mutinying soldiers on Tuesday, according to security
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Williams disappointed at JTA’s finger-pointing claim
WESTERN BUREAU: Education Minister Fayval Williams is refuting the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) claims that educators are being blamed for the challenges in the sector, a phenomenon which the organisation’s president, Winston Smith, said...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
"Jamaica Way" unveiled in New Jersey | New York Carib News
WASHINGTON DC, September 6, 2021 - Hundreds of Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gathered on Saturday, September 4, in Paterson New Jersey to witness the renaming of one of the major streets in that City in honor of the outstanding contribution that Jamaica and Jamaicans have made to the city of
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Source: The New York Carib News
Prison cell jam
They are incarcerated. Some for stomach-churning crimes fitting the most macabre movies. Yet they wield cell phones at will, recording fights, ‘lavish’ parties and even using them to intimidate and order the deaths of Jamaicans beyond their...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Western Sahara: Government Holds Meeting to Discuss New Social Admission
[SPS] Shahid Al-Hafed -- Prime Minister, Bushraya Hamoudi Bayoun, chaired Sunday a government meeting devoted to discussing preparations for the social admission for the new year 2021-2022.
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Nigeria: Germany Is Returning Nigeria's Looted Benin Bronzes - Why It's Not Nearly Enough
[The Conversation Africa] After years of pressure, Germany recently announced that an agreement had been reached to return hundreds of priceless artefacts and artworks that had been looted from Nigeria in colonial times and were on display in German museums. Commonly called the Benin Bronzes, these
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Source: allAfrica.com
Ethiopia: Insight - Ethiopian Girls Trapped in Sex Trade As Covid-19 Deepens Desperation
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Gondar/Metema -- Coronavirus pandemic could fuel spike in child sexual exploitation in northwest Ethiopia as families struggle to cope
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Tanzania summons US official over coronavirus warning
Tanzania said on Tuesday it had summoned the top official at the US embassy to object to an advisory that warned of "exponential growth" of Covid-19 cases in the east African
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Gov’t seized of COVID learning loss – Holness
In acknowledging the learning loss in students that has alarmed teachers and principals, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that remedial classes might be necessary to address the issue. Schools have been shuttered for the most part since...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
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Westmoreland to get US$300m bamboo pulp factory
WESTERN BUREAU: With bamboo emerging as a viable alternative in making more eco-friendly straws in light of the ban on single-use plastics, local investors are steadily increasing their stake in bamboo production. Bamboo Bioproducts Limited (BBP),...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Mass Arrests In Australia After Huge Crime Bust – The Omaha Star
CANBERRA, Australia — An international law enforcement operation against organized criminal activity has resulted in mass arrests and struck what the Australian prime minister describes as a “heavy blow” against crime gangs.
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Dwyer survives torrid journey to make Olympic final
TOKYO, Japan: Jamaican sprinter Rasheed Dwyer says he is looking to deliver a strong performance in the men’s 200 metres final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, after booking a somewhat surprising qualification, which he has dedicated to his coach,...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Silvera among US election observers
Award-winning Gleaner journalist and president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, will be an international observer in the United States presidential election slated for Tuesday, November 3. Silvera, a guest of...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Rowley claims victory in T&T election; Opposition parties file recount requests
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - Six defeated candidates in Monday's general election have filed requests for a recount of the votes cast further delaying the official announcement of the elections by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).On Monday night, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said
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Holness Swearing-in | Gov't redoubling efforts to build stronger Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his government will be redoubling its efforts to put Jamaica on a stronger footing amid all the current challenges. Speaking at his swearing-in at King’s House this afternoon, Holness thanked Jamaicans...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Ethiopia: Govt Claims Soaring Cost, Non-Existent Threat & Popular Resistance Led to Army Withdrawal From Tigray
[Addis Standard] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed through a televised statement aired today said that the government declared a ceasefire to focus on other national priorities and the decision to leave Mekelle was made to avert a scenario where the military sees the people at large as the enemy. In
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Hutchinson shifted - Concerns raised about shuffling ministers around after breaches
Carol Narcisse, civil society advocate, has rejected the notion of shuffling around ministers of government who are no longer worthy of carrying out their responsibilities in one ministry to another. Her comments come in the wake of the latest...
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