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Prior to performing in the audition round of ‘Canada’s Got Talent' reality series, singer-songwriter Lenya Wilks bravely shared the story of being involved in a home invasion and that she was a victim of sexual assault. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20220503/lenya-wilks-overcomes-trauma-considers-return-music #GLNREnt https://t.co/ePTe9QzXaL

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Noranda Jamaica Bauxite, in its effort to reach its target of planting 200,000 trees, on Thursday broke ground to officially launch its Operation Discovery tree-planting nursery in Water Valley, St Ann. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220402/noranda-launches-nursery-support-200000-tree-planting-project #GLNRToday https://t.co/iJOzC9PqvH

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In 1972, scholar and activist Walter Rodney published his groundbreaking book, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa. He posited that Africa was deliberately exploited and underdeveloped by European hegemonists. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220302/uwi-press-releases-how-britain-underdeveloped-caribbean #GLNRToday https://t.co/7n8Ir9lYD5

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The University of the West Indies has established a subcommittee to examine the forces outside of its control, which sometimes affect its balance sheet. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20220430/mottley-lead-uwi-team-looking-loss-drivers #GLNRToday https://t.co/1xgZNy4s3p

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Several children are among a St Andrew family left homeless following a fire at a house on Scott Road off Waltham Park Road in St Andrew. Residents say the house was set ablaze during a dispute among siblings. Four fire units responded to the blaze. https://t.co/WizXsvE6E3

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King's Counsel Peter Champagnie says the frequency with which foreigners are held at the Sangster International Airport in St James with possession of a single round of ammunition needs to be scrutinised. Read more: https://t.co/rxfv8f2Z7Q #GLNRToday https://t.co/1eMDRXiCqC

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Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has been given until Wednesday to resolve the issues facing the coalition Team Unity government, or dissolve parliament and pave the way for fresh general elections. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220417/st-kitts-prime-minister-given-deadline-resolve-dispute-within-government https://t.co/0ikQBIxecT

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The dancehall freedom convoy rolled into Stone Love’s Burlington Avenue HQ on Saturday evening, carrying on board the multitude who rejoiced like sinners set free from the shackles of sin. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20220321/freedom-cry-wee-pows-birthday-bash https://t.co/WoCiEcyEwL

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Controversial Internet sensation L A Lewis says he will not be daunted after being barred from addressing Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge during their visit to Trench Town, Kingston on Tuesday. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220322/royal-visit-2022-not-your-show-la-lewis-denied-greeting (📷: Debra Edwards) #GLNRToday https://t.co/vn3mHiavDC

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April is celebrated as Autism Awareness Month. My focus today is on stimming and echolalia. Stimming refers to self-stimulatory behaviours that are repetitive. Many children on the autism spectrum do it to stimulate their senses. Read: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/health/20220413/communicative-functions-stimming-echolalia-asd #GLNRHealth https://t.co/SNXjECiDN4

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