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Marcus Rashford thanks the public for supporting his free school meals campaign - Voice Online

THE GOVERNMENT will spend over £400m to support poor children in England. The new funding...

The post Marcus Rashford thanks the public for supporting his free school meals campaign appeared first on Voice Online.

Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online

Vast majority of stranded Trinidadians cleared to return home - Stabroek News

(Trinidad Express) The “vast majority” of stranded nationals have been cleared by the Ministry of National Security to return home, giving way for a new category of returning nationals to enter the

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

At swearing-in, Holness urged to lay out recovery plan

For the third time in his more than two-decade political career, Andrew Holness will be called to King’s House to be sworn in as prime minister to shape the executive. The ceremony is to commence at 3 p.m. today, and although a large gathering...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Somalia: Puntland Leader Dismisses Kheire's Ouster As Unconstititional

[Dalsan Radio] Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni has accused president Farmajo of organizing the removal of former prime minister Hassan Ali Kheire and described the no-confidence vote as illegal.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Joint Services escorting stranded Region Five persons to destinations - Stabroek News

Members of the Joint Services this morning embarked on a mission to escort persons who were stranded in Region Five and other areas following unrest to their destinations. The article Joint Services escorting stranded Region Five persons to destinations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

African Union suspends Mali's membership after coup | News24

The African Union has suspended Mali's membership in response to the ouster by soldiers of its president and government in a coup.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Prairie View to host 'Farmers to Families' food giveaway, COVID-19 testing - DefenderNetwork.com

City of Prairie View Mayor David Allen is once again teaming up with the United States Department of Agriculture, Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Campus Edge Apartments, and United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) to bring free food and no-cost COVID-19

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

PM says BPOs can absorb some tourism jobs

PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says there are signs that the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector can provide employment for individuals who have lost their jobs in the tourism industry.The prime minister raised the issue yesterday while touring St Ann North Eastern where hundreds of jobs have

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Rihanna says she is a fan of Barbados PM - Stabroek News

(Barbados Nation) Barbadian ambassador, superstar and entrepreneur Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty’ took to Instagram today to express admiration for Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and to say thank you for her kind

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Questions raised after hydrant opened in Jericho, Hanover

Questions are being raised about how former Member of Parliament of Eastern Hanover, D K Duncan, along with fellow People’s National Party (PNP) supporters, were able to open the valve to a fire hydrant in the district of Jericho.

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Ethiopia PM Announces Airstrike Operation Against Tigray | Africanews

A Full-Blown Air Attack

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Opposition still unhappy with PM's response to Holywell issue

LEADER of the Opposition Dr Peter Phillips said yesterday that the People's National Party (PNP) of which he is president, is not satisfied with the Government's response to the issue involving the bid to lease land close to the Holywell Park in St Andrew to Cabinet minister Daryl Vaz.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

New season of 'Impact of Murder' kicks off on ID-TV with episode on murder of Botham Jean | The Atlanta Voice

Season two of ID-TV's 'Impact of Murder' kicks off with a heart-wrenching two-hour episode on Botham Jean with “The Ballad of Botham Jean,” airing on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9-11 p.m. Using the gripping victim impact statements delivered in court as the driving storytelling technique, 'Impact of

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Black Mom, Son Turned Away from Baltimore Restaurant Because Boy Wore Basketball Shirt, Even as Video Shows White Kid Wearing Similar Outfit

Atlas Restaurant Group apologized and fired some employees after a Black mother and son were turned away from a Baltimore restaurant because of the latter’s []

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Petrojam subsidiary facing closure

THE union representing workers at Petrojam subsidiary, Petrojam Ethanol Limited (PEL), says it will be calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to intervene in the proposed closure of the entity, which could see workers being sent home by the end of this month.It is understood that the energy

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Mali PM detained by mutinying soldiers, African Union condemns arrest | News24

Mali Prime Minister Boubou Cisse has been detained by mutinying soldiers who also seized President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Owen Arthur, former Caribbean statesman

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur, who served for a record 14 years and was considered a champion of ...

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Source: South Florida Times

LIAT to be liquidated, says Antigua prime minister

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Brown has announced plans to liquidate the regional carrier, LIAT.Browne, who made the announcement on Saturday, said a new entity will be formed and a meeting of all shareholders will be held shortly to discuss the matter.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Protocols coming for reopening of day-care centres, nurseries

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he will announce the protocols that have been established for the reopening of nurseries and day-care facilities shortly.

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

I lost a little piece of my soul - Tiffany Haddish recounts being raped by a police cadet - Face2Face Africa

It is difficult for rape victims to talk about their ordeal, but actress Tiffany Haddish is opening up for the second time about when she was raped at age 17 by a police cadet. In a podcast interview on theHustling With Vivica A. Fox last Wednesday, she spoke up further about her past experiences

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Clicks hair ad fury: Govt calls for calm as violence breaks out amid EFF protests | News24

The government has noted the public outrage over a TRESemme advertisement which Clicks published but says engaging in lawless behaviour is not a responsible way to resolve conflict.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Wins Sports Award

[Nation] The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded with the highest African sport recognition by Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (Anoca).

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Source: allAfrica.com

Owen Arthur condolence book open at UWI

The Consulate of Barbados has advised that a book of condolence in memory of late Prime Minister Owen Arthur is now open for signing at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies, Mona, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.The book will be available until tomorrow.Arthur died on July 27 at

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Boris Johnson announces membership of government's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities - Voice Online

THE GOVERNMENT HAS today announced the membership of its Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.... The post Boris Johnson announces membership of government's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities appeared first on Voice Online.

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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online

New Interactive Map Launched to Help People in Need Find Free Food in Charleston County

The Lowcountry Food Bank, in partnership with the College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities and the city of Charleston announced a new online, interactive Charleston Free Food Finder Map. The new map helps people in need find free food in Charleston County. People trying to find

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Source: The Charleston Chronicle

William Hines Furbush: Arkansas Early Politician and Attorney

William Hines Furbush was a politician and attorney in Arkansas. He also served in the 42nd United States Colored Infantry in 1865-66, before emigrating to Liberia. Furbush was born in Kentucky about 1839. The 1870 census shows him living in St. Francis Township, Phillips County, with wife Susan

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Source: Black Then

Kenya rejects Ethiopia Airlines plan on cargo

Ethiopian Airlines had planned to use the Boeing 737 plane to connect Kenya to its hub in Addis Ababa.

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Source: Business Daily

PSL golden boot: All the past winners - 1997 to 2020

We take a look at all the players who have claimed the PSL golden boot since the league was incepted in 1996.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

50-year wait for piped water finally ends for Lennon High School

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Dengue outbreak over, but vigilance still necessary

Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, the island's chief medical officer, has declared that Jamaica's dengue outbreak is now over. This comes as data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness' National Epidemiology Unit showed that...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Marcus Rashford awarded honorary doctorate for work against child poverty

MARCUS RASHFORD will become the youngest person to receive an honorary doctorate from the University... The post Marcus Rashford awarded honorary doctorate for work against child poverty appeared first on Voice Online.

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Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online

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