On the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica, Amizade places volunteers with a local partner in the small community of Petersfield.

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In addition to these studios, we are also making a small number of partner team reductions.

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In an emergency, employees can apply for small affordable loans through partner banks and credit unions, with their job tenure acting as a de facto substitute for low (or no) credit.

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Some deal is likely to emerge from this group, not least because DaimlerChrysler is desperate for a partner in its small-car business: Peugeot or Fiat would be an ideal fit.

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