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Community Invited to Help Design a New Cummings Park in F'sted
The Kids First St. Croix project is asking the St. Croix community to gather Saturday, June 12, at the Midre Cummings Park in Frederiksted to produce drawings and design plans for a renovation of the playground.
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Government to Give Away $1 Million Through Vaccine Lottery
Starting July 6, the V.I. government will give away $100,000 per week for 10 weeks to fully vaccinated residents.
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We need to close the vaccination gap - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
JOSEP BORRELL BY THE end of May, only 2.1 per cent of Africans have received at least one dose of a covid19 vaccine. We need to close the vaccination gap between advanced economies and developing countries to avoid what Tedros Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, has called
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Jemele Hill slams 'cowardly, white dude' Manchin over voting rights bill
Former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill called Sen. Joe Manchin,a Democrat,a “power-hungry white dude” after he opposed a voting rights bill... View Article The post Jemele Hill slams 'cowardly, power-hungry white dude' Manchin over voting rights bill appeared first on TheGrio.
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Africa: Guilty or Not Guilty? How PSN Africa Is Addressing the Realities of Postpartum Depression in Lagos State
[Nigeria Health Watch] In May 2020, criticisms against a 22-year-old mother, Olufunmilola Adisa, accused of killing her baby in Lagos State flooded the internet. Reports alleged that she wrote a letter describing how she did it.
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Community Invited to Help Design a New Cummings Park in F'sted
The Kids First St. Croix project is asking the St. Croix community to gather Saturday, June 12, at the Midre Cummings Park in Frederiksted to produce drawings and design plans for a renovation of the playground.
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'Don't Be Scared to Fail, It's Okay': Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson Shares Uplifting Message After Being Knocked Down by Brian Maxwell
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson showed that he was not going down without a fight.  On Sunday, June 6, the former NFL star stepped into the ring with MMA
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US recovers ransom payment made after pipeline hack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has recovered the majority of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation's largest fuel pipeline to halt its operations last month,...
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Tunisia: Tunisair Schedules Exceptional Flight On June 12 for Tunisians Stranded in Morocco
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The National Carrier Tunisair announced on Monday the schedule of an "exceptional" flight on Saturday, June 12, 2021, (to be announced shortly) intended for Tunisian fellow citizens, as well as nationals of other countries, temporarily in Morocco
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Dr Zweli Mkhize: Digital Vibes probe not linked to ANC politics
A Sunday Times report had cited sources who claimed Zweli Mkhize told ANC leaders that he was being targeted
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Growth & Jobs | Overhaul labour laws to address remote work – Trade Unions
Ruddy Thomas, vice-president of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), has said that the pandemic presents an opportunity to overhaul existing pieces of labour relations legislation, which have been around since the 1940s; and for them to be...
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Fasten seatbelts before TT take-off - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THE PRIME Minister's timeline for the possible reopening of the borders in the coming weeks is a heartening sign that we are now at a different phase of the pandemic. It must be hoped that the Government is carefully considering the timing of the intricate and numerous steps involved, given
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Former 'Generations' actress hauls ANC officials over the coals [watch]
Former Generations actress and film director Xolile Tshabalala slammed ANC officials for the recent 'chicken feet' saga.
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Hennessy Announces Make Moves That Start Movements Campaign
Hennessy has joined forces with NBA All-star Russell Westbrook, artist Victor Soloman, and Hoop York City Founder Alex Taylor for a new advertising campaign
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Mozambique: Nyusi Holds Virtual Meeting With Charles Michel
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Monday held a virtual meeting with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at which the two men discussed the defence and security situation in Mozambique, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Uganda: Special Olympics Embarks On Journey to Germany
[Monitor] The selection process of Special Olympics athletes has begun in earnest ahead of the Summer World Games in Berlin, Germany, in June 2023.
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Black Girls Breathing Pledges to Support Mental Health of 1 Million Black Women By 2025
Founder, Jasmine Marie, has pledged to expand Black Girls Breathing online network of 16,000 members to 1 million Black women and girls by 2025.
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Many In India Angry With Government For Constructing New Power Corridors – The Wilmington Journal
Construction for the $2.7-billion project, which will raze several famous buildings, is continuing amid a raging pandemic. The post Many In India Angry With Government For Constructing New Power Corridors appeared first on Zenger News.
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Alien Invader – or Native Species?
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Abida Mia revives hope for small holder irrigation scheme farmers
“There is need for every citizen in the country to take part in the development agenda.” The Government of Malawi is highly committed to invest in the Greenbelt Initiative (GBI) in a bid to end the recurrent hunger and transform the country's ailing economy, Lands deputy minister, Abida Mia has
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A 'Covid crime wave' is one reason Buckhead residents want to break away from Atlanta | The Atlanta Voice
In Atlanta's well-to-do community of Buckhead, the debate over becoming an independent city has been brewing off and on for decades. Now, amid a spike in crime, calls to split from the capital have grown louder than ever. 'We filed for divorce and our divorce is final,' said Bill White, chairman
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FTC considers new legislation to deal with pyramid schemes - Barbados Today
With an increasing number of Barbadians reportedly losing thousands of dollars in so-called blessings circles over the last few months, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) will be re-examining its legislation regarding pyramid schemes to address this issue. Speaking during a discussion on Scams and
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Nigeria: #TwitterBan - Nigerian Govt Gives Condition to Lift Ban On Twitter
[Premium Times] "We are not saying that Twitter is threatening the country or any such thing; why we have taken this measure is to stop them from being used as platforms for destabilisation..."
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Immigration Corner | When to countersign a passport application
Dear Mr Bassie, Please tell me, when applying for a British passport, when is it necessary to have someone countersign a passport application. – S.E. Dear S.E., Persons should be aware that some paper passport applications and photographs must...
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Vice President Harris Visits Guatemala, President Giammattei
The Biden administration will announce steps to combat human smuggling and corruption in Guatemala as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited
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Nigerian Govt Orders TV, Radio Stations to Deactivate Twitter Accounts
[Premium Times] The move comes after the federal government's ban on Twitter activities in Nigeria
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Simmons targets added intensity against dangerous Proteas - Stabroek News
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, Jun 7, CMC – Head coach Phil Simmons has cautioned West Indies not to take South Africa lightly in the upcoming two-Test series, and believes his side will need to step up a gear from recent performances, if they are to break their long-running winless streak against the
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ECB went ‘over the top’ by suspending Robinson, says UK minister - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) went “over the top” by suspending fast bowler Ollie Robinson from all international cricket for racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter in the past, UK culture minister Oliver Dowden said
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Nigeria: Buhari Appoints New Aides for First Lady Aisha Buhari
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