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Paul Copeland has done five COVID-19 tests in the last year as part of preparations to remove a hernia at the St Ann’s Bay Hospital, but he has been left disappointed by postponements at every appointment. The last time was two weeks ago when the...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About 50 protesters held a sit-in outside a Louisiana city hall Monday after being told they couldn't go in to file complaints about the way officials handled the fatal shooting of a Black man. The Friday death of Trayford Pellerin, 31, has

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Africa: Climate Fund for Poor Nations Vows to Drive Green Covid Recovery

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Comrades target Rocky Point to oust Charles Jr

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Night 1 of RNC: Republicans warn of grave future should Democrats take the White House - African American News Today - EIN News

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Coronavirus Cases Are Down In The U.S. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable Yet…

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Kazembe loses diesel to council employee

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Growth & Jobs | Exporters reap rewards despite COVID-19 pandemic

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