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Greenwich Town ZOSO scenes
Last Wednesday, after Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared a zone of special operation (ZOSO) in Greenwich Town, the Jamaica Observer went to the south- western St Andrew community to get residents' reaction to the crime-fighting measure.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
New diplomatic appointments to strengthen Jamaica's relations globally
Three of Jamaica's long-serving career foreign service officers have been assigned new diplomatic responsibilities in a move to strengthen relations globally to further advance national development goals, according to the foreign ministry.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Scotia reaches out to university hospital again
SCOTIABANK last week brought to $15.5 million the amount it has contributed this year to the bolstering of the local health-care system in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
I will act on corruption when necessary, says Phillips
MONTEGO BAY, St James Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips says he will not fail to discipline members of his party who are found guilty of corruption when it is warranted, but currently there is no need for him to to do so.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Youth activist pushes to make city a better place - WS Chronicle
At just 24 years of age, Frankie Gist has already left a positive mark on the city of Winston-Salem and according to him, he is just getting started. The post Youth activist pushes to make city a better place appeared first on WS Chronicle.
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EBONY Magazine Announces Leadership Transition--Willard Jackson to Step Down as CEO | The Crusader Newspaper Group
NEWARK – On July 2, 2020 the board of directors of EBONY Magazine agreed to a leadership change and the removal of Chief Executive Officer Willard Jackson, Jr.  Several weeks ago, the board commissioned an independent inquiry into a number of transactions led by Mr. Jackson and the investigation is
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Towards a stronger Hanbury community
MANDEVILLE, Manchester Until recently it took Carlton Cochrane two days to cut the grass at the Hanbury Community sports field, using an old-fashioned lawn mower.And, he laughingly remembers decades ago when he and others used machetes to cut the huge area, which embraces two full-sized football
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Rayshard Brooks Memorialized At Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Family, friends, dignitaries, elected officials and community leaders gathered today to remember the life of Rayshard Brooks at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. The 27-year-old African-American man was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer on June 12th. His death sparked national and
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Temporary Employment Agency to pay $568,500 to settle EEOC race and sex discrimination suit | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Agencies Discriminated Against Black and Female Applicants Seeking Work Assignments, Federal Agency Charged CHICAGO – Personnel Staffing Group, LLC, doing business as Most Valuable Personnel (MVP), and MVP Workforce, LLC will pay $568,500 to resolve a race and sex discrimination lawsuit brought by
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Statement on confirmation of Claire Woodall-Vogg as Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission - Milwaukee Community Journal
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 7, 2020   The 2020 election cycle is already underway. Applications for absentee ballots are in the mail to hundreds of thousands of Milwaukee voters, and in just 35 days our citizens will cast their votes in the fall primary election and 119 days from
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Iowa State Basketball Player Rasir Bolton Says He Transferred Schools After Former Coach Made a Remark About a Noose
The general public didnt know it then, but when Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton transferred from Penn State last year, it wasnt because he wasnt []
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Students continue push for change regarding school resource officers | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest The Chicago Board of Education voted 4-3 late last month to keep a $33 million contract that allows Chicago Police officers to be stationed in the city’s public high schools. Students and youth activists had used the contract as a starting point toward police reform in the
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NFL Will Play Black National Anthem at Games | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NFL remains at the forefront of the new understanding, and now they’ve taken that knowledge, and, in an unprecedented decision, the league announced it would play Lift Every Voice and Sing – the Black National Anthem – before every opening day game this year. The performance of
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NFL, NFLPA Still havent Resolved all Protocol for Camps - Black News Channel
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer/ BNC Contributor The NFL and the NFLPA havent come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer. The two sides finalized the protocols regarding team travel, media, and treatment response, and
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Black wards now second highest in city in U.S. Census response | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Crusader Staff Report Chicago’s predominately Black wards now have the second highest U.S. response rate among the city’s 50 wards, according to the latest ward reports on the city’s website. As of June 22, some 191,405 Black households in Chicago have submitted their U.S. Census counts. That is
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Next six months will not be easy, says PAHO director
AS the region of the Americas reports 100,000 cases of COVID-19 a day, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Carissa F Etienne is calling for strong coordination across countries, evidence to guide leaders' actions, and for people to protect themselves and others.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to US$850 billion - study
PARIS, France (AFP) Hunger, poor nutrition, and obesity not only present a health burden in developing countries but also carry a hidden economic penalty that costs businesses up to US$850 billion a year, according to a new report published yesterday.
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Aubyn Hill is new JLP treasurer
THE Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) yesterday announced the appointment of Senator Aubyn Hill as treasurer for the party, effective June 30. According to a JLP release, Senator Hill, whose appointmnent was approved by the party's Standing Committee, brings to the table a wealth of experience in
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Mills says online programme perfect for footballers to stay active - Stabroek News
Former Golden Jaguar International Vurlon Mills, says that the ongoing Online Training Programme, has provided the ideal platform for footballers to remain active during the current Covid-19
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
US in trouble
MIAMI, United States (AP) Hospitals rapidly approached capacity in Florida and Texas, and the Miami area closed restaurants again Monday because of the surging coronavirus, as the US emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre gets portable ultrasound machine
OPERATIONS at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre have been boosted with the gift of a portable untrasound machine valued at $1.5 million.The equipment and maintenance agreement, facilitated by the CHASE Fund, the Rotary Club of St Andrew North and PROVEN Investment limited, is expected to
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Join Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Williams, whose transformed RB, pop, and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joins Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa in a star-studded lineup of musical talent appearing at the first virtual conference in the 193-year history of
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Hold Florida Party as Coronavirus Rages in State
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced on his Instagram page that he will hold his annual "Funday with LJ" event this weekend in his hometown of Pompano Beach, Florida, in spite of the state's recent spike in coronavirus cases and the city's ban on social gatherings of more than 10
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Two Black Harvard grads have redefined ‘nude’ by launching a makeup line for all complexions | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Kristine Solomon, Yahoo Lifestyle Have you ever looked for the perfect nude lipstick? Amanda E. Johnson had been searching for three years when she finally vented her frustration to K.J. Miller, a friend and fellow Harvard Business School graduate. Zeroing in on the right neutral is
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Hawks Studios are nominated for EMMY awards | The Atlanta Voice
The award-winning Hawks Studios, the in-house creative team for the Atlanta Hawks, has received two Southeast Emmy Awards nominations. The pieces recognized highlight the team’s community work with partner State Farm and a behind-the-scenes player profile. The Southeast Emmy Awards are a division
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Checklist: The Right Equipment to Create The Yard of Your Dreams This Summer - Milwaukee Community Journal
Summer is here and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are spending more time at home and “staycation-ing.” A beautiful landscape improves curb appeal and can increase your home value by as much as 17%, so investing in yard care is a smart financial decision. But an amazing summer yard
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Bucks, Kings close practice facilities after positive COVID-19 tests - Stabroek News
NEW YORK, (Reuters) The Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association closed their practice facilities due to positive COVID-19 tests, the teams said yesterday, as the league prepared to resume its
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91 Clark Atlanta Student Athletes Named to SIACs All Academic Team - The Atlanta Inquirer
Even with a shortened academic year, Clark Atlanta University student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom as 91 Clark Atlanta University Panthers and Lady Panthers were named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conferences 2019-20 Commissioners All-Academic Team. The Commissioners
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Colin Kaepernick signs first-look deal with Disney - TheGrio
Whether the NFL season happens or not this year, Colin Kaepernick is going to get paid. After signing a deal... View Article The post Colin Kaepernick signs first-look deal with Disney appeared first on TheGrio.
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