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Wanted: More intentional, coordinated support for climate change adaptation

A RECENT study from the Adaptation Fund has suggested there is need for more effective deployment and use of resources to further advance action on climate change adaptation in vulnerable countries. The ‘Study on Readiness and Capacity Building for...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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The police chief called on Nigerians to join in efforts to tackle rape and other sexual violence by ensuring prompt report of cases and working with the police to apprehend the

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Relief for furloughed J’can workers in South Florida

Jamaican and other Caribbean workers employed to non-essential retail chains in South Florida are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a number of stores at which they work reopened their doors after weeks of closure due to the

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

A Study Shows Uber and Lyft Charge More For Rides To Non-White Areas

[ad_1] A recent study shows the algorithm used by ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft may discriminate against customers taking trips to or from predominantly non-white neighborhoods. According to Salon, the study, conducted by Aylin Caliskan and Akshat Pandey at George Washington

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JTA head worried about Internet access as schools prepare to reopen

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Jasford Gabriel says with the planned reopening of schools less than a month away, it is critical that the Government clearly outlines the progress that has been made for the expansion of Internet access across the island.

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

The Family Place opens new Southern Dallas Center - Dallas Examiner

Special to The Dallas Examiner Homicide is one of the leading causes of death for women age 44 and younger. Over 50% of female homicides were the result of intimate partner violence – [...] The post The Family Place opens new Southern Dallas Center appeared first on Dallas Examiner.

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‘If Dr Phillips resign today, ... di PNP dead’ - JLP poses by-election threat if MP steps aside

“Absolute rubbish!” That was the sentiment of People’s National Party (PNP) supporters in Frog City to notions that the St Andrew East Central seat occupied by long-serving Member of Parliament Dr Peter Phillips could swing to the ruling Jamaica...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

There will be no honeymoon period, says JLP

MONTEGO BAY, St James - General secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr Horace Chang says despite his party's landslide win over the People's National Party (PNP) in the September 3 General Election to return to Government, there will be no honeymoon period.

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

SACKS: Conservatives Get It Wrong On Black Poverty And The Public School System — Heres Why

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Earth Today | Caribbean Sea Innovation Fund supports nature-based microenterprises

EIGHT SMALL and microenterprises (SMEs) from The Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines were recently awarded micro grants by the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) totalling US$13,500. This will...

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Preventing tooth decay in children

HEALTHY gums and teeth are important to your child's overall health. This is why your child's doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child's first tooth appears.

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Status of His Dream Today

On August 28, 1963, a quarter of a million people, mostly African Americans, gathered at the National Mall for The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. They came to express their discontent with the persistent racism of the nation, particularly that of the southern states where Jim Crow laws

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Organization helps businesses get assistance during pandemic

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ED defends police brutality

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US report warns climate change could create economic chaos | The Atlanta Voice

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12-y-o among COVID-19 deaths as pandemic squeezes economy

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures introduced to contain its spread have continued to batter the island’s economy, with the Planning Institute of Jamaican (PIOJ) estimating an 18 per cent contraction in the April to June quarter compared with the...

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10 JDF senior officers promoted

Ten senior officers in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) have been promoted. Two have been elevated to the rank of Colonel and eight to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The medal pinning ceremony was held on last Tuesday where the head of the...

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UN, Jamaica and Canada convene on financing for development in the era of COVID-19 | New York Carib News

A meeting of Finance Ministers convened yesterday September 8, 2020, by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and the Finance Ministers of Canada and Jamaica. The virtual meeting commenced at 8:00 am and ended at approx. 11:30 am.

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Councillors warned as Kingston COVID cases near 1,100

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has urged councillors to continue the charge against the spread of the deadly coronavirus as the twin-parish leads the nation with positive cases. The call for greater attention to be placed...

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George Washington University Professor Admits She’s Been Pretending To Be A Black Woman

A now-disgraced George Washington University professor has come clean about posing as an Afro-Caribbean woman.

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Mali's junta starts talks on return to civilian rule | Africanews

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COVID squeeze closes Spartan Health Club indefinitely

The popular Spartan Health Club in St Andrew has become the latest causality of the harsh economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Spartan’s Managing Director Mickey Haughton James in a notice to members Tuesday evening, said, the...

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EduFocal launches online PEP Academy

Edufocal , a Jamaican online educational platform, has added another product to its suite of learning solutions, EduFocal Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Academy.The product, which is for grades four to six students, was launched on Monday.PEP Academy is designed to make learning fun and interactive for

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Entries invited for 'COVID ah kip' social media competition

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is inviting creatives, aged 18 to 35, to submit original videos for its 'COVID AH KIP' social media competition, aimed at encouraging the wearing of masks and adherence to social distancing.Participants stand to win attractive prizes, including having their work

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Jobs coming despite COVID-19, says Wan

While noting that projected job losses and economic contraction as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic is still 'inevitable', president of the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) David Wan says he has anecdotal evidence of some bright spots in the economy.

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Algerians find smartphones are a lockdown essential

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