September 10, 2016

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State Audits To Take Back Bench

The recent state audits conducted by the government into several agencies will be shelved for the time being, this is according to Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan.

The Minister was at the time addressing media operatives at the AFC headquarters during a press conference in Friday. The Minister quipped that there are stumbling blocks when it comes to prosecuting persons who were allegedly found to be corrupt under the PPP administration.

One such barrier is the refusal of persons to come forward and given written evidence to the police and subsequently testifying in the courts. The Minister said that a lot of evidence was given to the auditors. The Minister further said that persons are scared to death to come forward and give written evidence to the police because there is a lack of a witness protection plan by the state.

The Minister said that the government is trying to persuade the persons with vital information to come forward and give testimony to the police, even though there is no witness protection plan. The Minister also said that the law does not provide for a Minister to be charged for alleged corruption, only an oďŹƒcer within a Ministry can be charged.

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Reduction In Crime Due To More Police Work The Guyana Police Force revealed in a recent press statement that in comparison to the same time last year there has been a 18% decrease in serious crimes in Guyana. Serious crimes being offences such as Murders, Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Robberies both under and not under arms and Sexual based offences. Reports by the Government Information Agency has revealed the figures showing a 10% decrease in the number of Murders, a 17% decrease in the number of Armed Robberies, a 20% decrease in Rapes, a 9% decrease in gun related robberies and a 38% decrease in the number of larceny from individuals. The Guyana Police Force has revealed that the credit of the decrease goes to the rise in the number of community based activities that have been and are still being carried out by policing group and officers in the force, together with the community programs that have been implemented with the aim of keeping youths in the depressed neighborhoods out of trouble. In addition to the rise in policing activities it has been revealed that ranks attached to the force over the last few months underwent training in various areas so as to increase their ability in the field as well as in the office. Together with the decrease in the number of serious crimes the Guyana Police Force under the leadership of Acting Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine continues to enforce the traffic laws of Guyana with the intent of also decreasing the number of road fatalities. The release issued would have indicated that for the year 2016 so far the GPF has charged 48,585 individuals with committing traffic offences. 18,053 of the offences being speeding whilst there were 1,168 individuals

who have been charged for driving while under the influence of alcohol. However the report shows that not all of the individuals who have been charged with committing the offence have been fined, in fact the of 48,585 individuals who would of been caught breaking the traffic laws, only 9,172 of them have been fined, as reported by GINA. The Guyana Police Force continues to grow in numbers and hence strength as there are currently in excess of 250 new recruits being trained across Guyana at the respective Training Colleges.

Source: (http://gina.gov.gy/serious-crimes-decline/)

Ramjattan Willing To Reduce Work Load Of SOCU Minister of Public Security and Leader of the Alliance for Change, (AFC) Khemraj Ramjattan Friday at a news conference held reiterated his position on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Speaking to reporters, Ramjattan said that while he can accept the reduction of responsibilities for SOCU, he does not want the unit to be separated from the Guyana Police Force (GPF). According to Ramjattan, when the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) set up SOCU it was a “bad situation”, because the party did not establish the standing orders. The Minister further explained that the standing orders were implemented following the death of army officer, Robert Pyle. Pyle was killed in an accident while carrying out a legitimate operation in support of the unit. “They [PPP] did not have a standing order at all. When we came into office, the criticism came, that yes, we had to do that and of course, the emergence of that criticism in a very national way came as a result of the Pyle incident…I indicated to the commissioner, the police leadership, let’s have a standing Order for SOCU consonant with the work they are supposed to do.” SOCU was established under the Anti-Money laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Amendment) which was recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). According to those amendments, the unit now has powers to investigate crimes which would traditionally fall under the authority of the police such as murders, piracy, smuggling and other offences, drawing criticism from both the public and politicians, including Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, who disagreed with the expansion of SOCU’s workload and said his administration does not want to be accused of stymieing the operations of SOCU so as to hamstring progress under the AML/CFT

legislation. While agreeing that the powers granted to SOCU are expansive, the minster argued that the unit must be in a position to do what the Anti-money laundering Act calls for “..if let’s say there are no Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) investigations ordered, are we going to have 10 policemen sitting a whole year doing nothing? They are good, qualified people to deal with frauds, especially white collar crimes, what do we do? Are we not going to put inside of this thing that they should deal with white collar crimes and fraud and so on?” the minster asked. Ramjattan said if SOCU is investigating an anti-terrorist act as a result of money transfers or otherwise and this leads to murder, the unit should not have to depend on the Homicide department to deal with that aspect of the investigation.

Notwithstanding his position on the matter, the Minister said that the door is still open for further amendments to SOCU’s standing orders and protocols. “The door is still open, if needs be it can be narrowed down, but it must be noted that the government did what was necessary to make the unit work.”

Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan

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President Concerned About School Dropouts, Says More Needed To Boost Education President David Granger has noted that several interventions are needed to solve the alarming high rate of school drops and the failure of students to pass Mathematics and English at the primary level including, especially in the hinterland regions. During his appearance on the weekly television show, ‘The Public Interest’, the President was asked about what can be done for students who are far behind since the Ministry of Education is now moving towards the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. In response, he said, “I would like to urge parents to ensure their children get to school, in fact it is illegal to keep our child at primary level out of school… I think that is the most important thing that parents themselves have to be committed to getting their children in school and we are doing everything possible to help them.” The President said that once the children are in school, the government has to look at the faculties and infrastructure such as the classrooms, the playground etc. He also referred to trained teachers and reminded of the “One Laptop per Teacher” initiative. President Granger believes the initiative which is still to be implemented, will be a trigger intense Information and communication technology (ICT) education. The President alluded to programs in place such as the development of ICT in schools, information hubs etc. He stated that “the intention of this administration is that every school must have internet connection.” In a press release from the Ministry of the Presidency, where the President was speaking to residents of Mabaruma, Barima-Waini (Region One), he was quoted as saying “we found that over 4000 children drop out of school every year in Guyana, we found that the lowest education grades in the country were in the hinterland. In some regions 90 per cent of the children fail English and Mathematics at the National Grade Six level. We are not happy with this.”

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Govt To Cut Down OnCouncil.

Number Squatters The proposal as the name would suggest would see a

As the Government continues its development initiative, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CP&HA) has begun the field work necessary in an attempt to relocate squatters in areas that have a high squatter population. The works have begun with the relevant authorities surveying the lands in the areas with the intent of land distribution to those who squat. Speaking to the Government Information Agency was Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Adams-Patterson who reiterated that some of the areas in which people squat can be developed and regularized since in some cases it may be wiser than relocating the individuals.

Minister Adams-Patterson however made it clear stating that there are some cases in which relocation will be necessary since it may be "environmentally friendly" to develop the squatting areas. The relocation at the time is set to be focused on individuals who are squatting in areas along the Upper East Coast and Sophia and relocating them to areas in Cummings Lodge. In addition to the relocation and distribution of land, the Minister disclosed that the Government is looking to invest and construct Apartment Buildings, Condominiums and Duplexes to house those who may have to move.

The construction of the aforementioned building is not the only initiative that the Government is planning to undertake with the hope of reducing the amount of squatters, just last month the Ministry of Communities had unveiled a new proposal referred to as the "Rent to Own" solution which was revealed to Sophia residents by the Minister in her previous visit with the Community Development

resident or residents renting a home until a said time that they become the owners of the property. Together with all the initiatives mentioned the Minister also revealed that the Ministry is hoping to partner with Food for The Poor to build wooden two bed room houses that the squatters will be given first preference to liven in. Minister AdamsPatterson further reiterated that the Government is at the time trying to not only provide house lots but also to provide housing for all and as such pleaded with residents who are squatting and are looking to be relocated to register with the Ministry so that the relocation process can be one which sees maximum efficiency. She revealed that if an application is not in the system when the distribution process begins t h e n o n applicants will be left without housing. The Ministry hopes to roll out the project as early as the beginning of the upcoming year, 2017, which will see close to 400 applicants being relocated.

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PRESS RELEASE The People's Progressive Party (PPP) extends greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

Muslims observe this festival by way of sacrifices and charitable acts to those in need.

But it is the lesson of faith and obedience to the command of God as exemplified by the prophet Abraham who was willing to sacrifice his only son as commanded by God that resonated with humanity as a whole.

The PPP joins with Muslims in Guyana and throughout the world in the observance of this festival.

The PPP fully embraces this message of sacrifice and takes this opportunity to assure all Guyanese that no sacrifice can be considered too great when it comes to liberating the country and for that matter the world as a whole from evil.

Once again, greetings to all of Guyana and Muslims in particular on this auspicious occasion.

People's Progressive Party September 10, 2016

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Private Sector Must Play A More Critical Role In Climate Change Mitigation -Minister Harmon At Closing Of NAMA Training Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, called on the private sector to play a more critical role in mitigation efforts as the world continues to grapple with the climate change and global warming phenomena. The Minister, who was at the time addressing participants at the closing of the Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership Capacity Building Training Seminar of the Development and Implementation of Nationally Appropriate Climate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), which was held at the Marriott Hotel, said that the private sector must be a strong leader in these efforts, even as it is Government’s responsibility to play a coordinating role. “This NAMA has come as the Government of Guyana seeks to translate the President’s vision of a ‘green’ economy into clear, realistic strategies, plans and actions for implementation. This will, of course, require wide stakeholder participation and engagements beyond government ministries and agencies if we are to successfully achieve the status of a ‘green’ state. Your continued involvement and participation throughout the process is demonstrative evidence of this commitment by all of you. Climate mitigation actions require strong leadership of the private sector beyond management of your own climate exposure.

This can be done, of course, through climate proofing, private sector investments towards providing solutions through emerging business opportunities and helping others to reduce their climate risks and supporting Government‘s mitigation policies,” Minister Harmon said. The Minister of State noted that seminars and activities such as these also underscore the need for the involvement of all the Government ministries, particularly the Ministry of Business which now has to be more integrally involved in the climate change discourse nationally. “Previously, it was felt that only some government ministries or agencies were involved in this discourse and, therefore, the full responsibility for widening it fell on them, but we are broadening it now and we are going to ensure that the Ministry of Business becomes more integrally involved in this process. As you look forward to the next steps in preparing our NAMAs, I challenge you to be ambitious yet realistic. I challenge you to make innovative recommendations that are transformative mitigation actions, that are not restricted to REDD+ initiatives but rather a cross-sectorial approach within the context of our national capacity and circumstances,” the Minister said. He noted that it is the responsibility of every ‘right thinking’ and responsible Guyanese to do what they can to assist in crafting a nation built on sustainable development. “As the Government, as the private sector, as the facilitators we have to ensure that the NAMAs are embedded in our national development policies and within existing institutional frameworks. This must not be just words, or a statement but a firm commitment on the part of all of us to ensure that these policies are embedded. The development of Guyana is the responsibility of all of us and therefore our attitude to the green economy, our attitude to climate change must reflect that responsibility from all of us,” he said. Ms. Janelle Christian, Head of the Office of Climate Change, which has been playing a central role in these initiatives, in an invited comment, said that the seminar is just the beginning of the work which must be done to formulate the NAMAs. “Over the last two days, we had our first training and capacity building workshop, which is an initial step for preparation of

what is termed Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA), which is a requirement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Convention. NAMAs are valid up to 2020 under the Convention but Guyana, nor any other state in the Caribbean, has not yet prepared NAMAs. So under the regional project, which is funded by the Government of Japan, they hosted this workshop so that Guyana can begin the process,” she said. Ms. Christian noted that discussions centered on what are some of the actions whether through projects, technology or policy that can be implemented to ensure that Guyana mitigates and reduces emissions.

“It is timely as it aligns with Government’s efforts and vision for a green economy. One of the critical things that came out is the role the private sector needs to play as they are the drivers of the economy.

Government provides more of a coordinating role,” she added.

Participants included staff from various ministries, members and staff of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), students and academic staff of the University of Guyana and representatives from various international organisations.

MOTP Press Release

Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon

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Bahamas PM Accused Of Misleading Public On Megaresort Deal obviously looking after its new found friends (the Chinese).” It was revealed on Tuesday that Baha Mar creditors’ payouts won’t include contractors who worked for China Construction America Bahamas Ltd. (CCA) on the project. A notice Leader of the Free National Movement Dr Hubert Minnis speaks p u b l i s h e d o n Tu e s d a y b y t h e with Nassau Guardian reporter Royston Jones and Our News anchor Dana Smith on Thursday. Photo: Torrell Glinton c o m m i t t e e overseeing claims

By Royston Jones Jr. payouts for Baha Mar creditors stated the agreement does not cover the claims of Nassau Guardian Staff Reporter creditors owed by CCA. Prime Minister Perry Christie said in his August 22 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Opposition Free a n n o u n c e m e n t o n t h e a g r e e m e n t National Movement (FNM) leader Dr government signed with the ExportHubert Minnis on Thursday accused The Import Bank of China (CEXIM) that “it is Bahamas government of misleading the hoped that Bahamian employee claims public to have Bahamians believe that all will be settled no later than September 30 contractors who worked on the bankrupt and all other claims will be dealt with on or Baha Mar megaresort project would before December 31, 2016”. CEXIM is receive some, if not all, of the money owed expected to deposit funds in The Bahamas to them, when many contractors will have sometime this month for the payout of no recourse under the government’s claims to creditors and former employees. c u r r e n t s c h e m e . “ T h e C h r i s t i e Minnis said the public has yet to learn of administration has misled the Bahamian t h e d e t a i l s o f t h e a g r e e m e n t t h e public, but that is nothing new,” Minnis government signed with CEXIM, though said. “This demonstrates that... they are Christie has insisted that the government truly not looking after Bahamians. “You could not give more concessions to the must remember that [Baha Mar developer bank than it have to the Atlantis Resort and Sarkis] Izmirlian had presented a package, Casino. Minnis said the contractors and initially, which would have taken care of the developer should have representation the construction and ensured that all Bahamians are paid. “The government is supposed to look after us, Bahamians.

“Izmirlian is one of us and he was ensuring that everything was going to be dealt with. “The government did not look after us, meaning Bahamians, Izmirlian, etc. “Instead, the [government] is

on the committee overseeing claims.

“Now, should Izmirlian not be a member of that committee knowing what had happened? “And how much money is going to be sent here? And where will the money go? “If it’s going to a bank, which bank? That is important. Is it going to a law firm? “[If so,] which law firm? That is important, especially during an election year. “We need to know those facts.”

Minnis also expressed concern that the contractors owed money by CCA may be forced to accept pennies on the dollar.

Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) Leonard Sands suggested on Wednesday that those contractors owed money by CCA will “seek to have their claims settled by arbitration”. One of the conditions of the contract signed among contractors that worked on the project for CCA is that in the event of any need for settlement parties would engage in arbitration rather than litigation, according to Sands. But Sands said he doesn’t doubt contractors will be able to be reimbursed. Minnis suggested that the government is allowing the Bahamian people to be used. “I don’t want to use the real Bahamian terminology to say what he (Christie) is doing to us,” he said. “But Bahamians know what he is doing to us.

And this government must definitely go because they are not looking after us. “It is important for us to trace and keep an eye on that money that is being sent here because we need to know, which bank to ensure it is going to a reputable bank or which law firm. That is extremely important.” (Caribbean News Now!)

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CARICOM To Host CSME Workshop In Jamaica

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 10, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat says it will stage a one-day sensitization workshop on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in Jamaica on Monday. It said the event for the private

sector will inform the sector how it can maximise benefits under the CSME that allows for the free movement of goods, skills, labour and services across the 15member grouping.The Secretariat said that the CARICOM team will be headed

by Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration, Joseph Cox and that funding had been obtained from the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat and the European Development Fund (EDF). “The workshop will cover the current status of the CSME; the CSME as a platform for private sector growth and development;

and an update on the implementation of the CSME in Jamaica,” the Secretariat said, adding that the one-day meeting “ is an opportunity for participants to share their concerns and get clarification on issues regarding the CSME. Following the Private Sector workshop, the Secretariat will also be conducting training for approximately 50 immigration officers on the facilitation of travel procedures under the CSME free movement arrangements. The training will take place on Tuesday, September 1. (Antigua Observer)

International Community Urged To Support Haiti’s Plan To Combat Cholera WASHINGTON, Sept 10, CMC – The international community is urging financial and political support for a medium-term cholera plan recently released in draft form by the Haitian government. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said that the 20162018 plan draws on lessons learnt since the cholera epidemic began in Haiti in 2010. It calls for US$178 million in investments to improve coordination among national and international partners, ensure rapid response to outbreaks, and implement cholera vaccination, water chlorination, and improvements in sanitation, with a focus on areas considered cholera “hot spots.”The plan was presented in draft form last week to representatives of the international community in Haiti and was the focus of a September 8 meeting of the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Cholera i n H i s p a n i o l a , h e l d a t PA H O headquarters here. In addition to PAHO, w h i c h s e r v e s a s t h e c o a l i t i o n ’s secretariat, other members and supporters include the United Nations C h i l d r e n ’s F u n d ( U N I C E F ) , t h e International Federation of Red

Cross/Red Crescent Societies, the World Bank, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Agency for International Development, GHESKIO, Zanmi Lasante, World Vision, and other bilateral agencies and nongovernmental organizations. PAHO pointed to recent epidemiological data that show that 26,799 people were reportedly sickened by cholera in Haiti between January 1 and August 27, 2016, or an average of 788 per week. This number is higher than the weekly averages for 2014 (559 per week) and 2015 (693per week), although significantly lower than the average 6,766 cases per week reported during 2011, according to PAHO. It said the number of reported cholera deaths has dropped from the 3,951 recorded in 2010 to 322 deaths in 2015, and 242 deaths so far in 2016. PAHO said this is partly the result of a decline in the case fatality rate

(deaths as a percentage of all cases) from 2.08 percent in 2010 to 0.9 percent in 2016,“signifying improved access to and quality of treatment.”

“Coalition members said the evidence suggests that cholera is likely to remain a significant public health burden for years—or could even worsen—unless Haiti receives sufficient support to effectively fight the disease,” PAHO said.

“Haiti still has, after six years of cholera interventions, unacceptably high numbers of ongoing cases of cholera,” said PAHO Deputy Director Isabella Danel. “Unless the number of new cases is dramatically reduced, cholera will continue to be a major disease burden for the people of Haiti.”

PAHO said the current draft plan follows a short-term plan that was carried out during 2012-2015 and is part of a 10-year national plan that extends to 2022. Danel said long-term action to improve water and sanitation infrastructure is key, adding that, “until every Haitian has access to clean water and sanitation, the threat of cholera or its reintroduction into the country will not disappear”. (Antigua Observer)

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Large Quantity Of Imported Weapons Seized In Haiti PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti -At the customs facility in St Marc, Haiti, a search of a truck loaded with used items from Miami resulted in customs officials discovering and seizing a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and various military equipment.

of boots, 50 boxes of 50 units of .38 caliber bullets, four boxes of 1,000 units 9mm bullets, ten boxes of 250 units of 12 caliber bullets, seven holsters, 50 boxes of 50 380 cartridges, two boxes of 250 bullets 12, seven 556 mm caliber chargers, one M14 charger, 12 uniforms (blue pants, black shirt), five tactical vests, one 9 mm Glock pistol BCB2761 and one charger.

According to HaitiLibre, reportedly seized, among other items, were: 150 12gauge shotguns, nine shotguns 12-gauge doublebarrel, five M4 rifles, 15 Faced with this disturbing pairs of handcuffs, ten pairs discovery, Himmler Rebu,

the new secretary of state for public security, went to the scene, saying that, following the seizure, an investigation will commence into the source, recipient and those complicit, both nationally and internationally. He noted that it is not for nothing that 30,000 bullets with automatic weapons were smuggled, a month before the elections in the country. (Caribbean News Now!)

FBI And ATF To Set Up Offices At US Embassy In Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be setting up offices in Jamaica as part of measures to help fight crime and violence. The offices of both agencies will be located at the US Embassy in Kingston. US ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, made the disclosure at the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the regional headquarters of the University of the West Indies on September 7.

The Forum focused on a report from the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) entitled ‘Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of USJamaica Bilateral Relations’. Moreno explained that officers from the agencies will help to train local personnel. He pointed out that over the past year, 16 courses have been

conducted in areas such as forensics, investigating terror networks, investigating cybersecurity crimes and spotting false documents.

“Having the FBI means that if there is a federal crime committed here which affects both Jamaica and the United States, I don’t have to wait for the office in Miami for international affairs to send me agents. Once we have an office here full-time, that guy will go out, train people, and will liaise and exchange information,” he explained. The ambassador said the ATF is crucial, as it can trace serial numbers and conduct forensic tests on guns coming through the United States and Central America in the drugs for gun trade.

He pointed out that the US has invested and will continue to invest tens of millions of dollars and thousands of man-hours in improving the capabilities of Jamaica’s security forces

and the judiciary. The report from CaPRI focused on areas such as enhancing security; emboldening democratic governance; increasing trade and investment; enabling health and prosperity; endorsing full and equal citizenship; and strengthening the partnership. (Caribbean News Now!)

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno, makes a presentation at the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies on September 7.

The Forum focused on a report from the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) entitled ‘Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of US-Jamaica Bilateral Relations’. Photo: Rudranath Fraser

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Government, Opposition To Meet On FACTA Legislation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 10, CMC – Government and opposition legislators are to meet here on Monday as the deadline for meeting the September 30 deadline for passing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance ACT ( FAT C A ) . C a r i b b e a n fi n a n c i a l executives have in the past bemoaned what they deem as an uneven playing field in negotiations towards compliance of the controversial law that demands that foreign banks provide information to America’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on any customer deemed a “US person” if they have more than US$50,000.

It aims to crack down on tax dodgers who hide hundreds of millions of US dollars in offshore accounts annually in an effort to avoid paying Washington its due. Legislators Friday could not agree on the legislation with opposition legislators indicating that parts of the bill were unconstitutional and places too much power in the hands of the Minister of Finance. Finance Minister Colm Imbert warned that the banking system and the local economy could be adversely affected if the legislation is not passed by September 30. “I hope every person in this House understands. We have to do this.

If we do not do this the banking system of Trinidad and Tobago will crash, the economy of Trinidad and Tobago will crash. “If we don’t pass this legislation, time will run out on us. We are coming now to the Parliament to see

if we can get the necessary support from the Opposition to ensure that Trinidad and To b a g o d o e s n o t become a pariah state in terms of the global financial community,” he warned. The legislation required a special two-thirds majority for its passage and Imbert said the Bill was part of a global trend towards informationsharing and transparency. “We are not fighting anybody.

We h a v e c o m e h e r e t o a s k f o r cooperation and support. We are not playing politics here.” Imbert said, warning that failure to pass the measure by the deadline would result in every single transfer of funds from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, including to buy basic goods, engage in trade, and buy medicine, would be subject to an automatic 30 per cent deduction by US banks for IRS purposes. “I am very well aware that members opposite received this legislation at short notice.

However…they were familiar with this matter for five years and now six years and three months,” Imbert said. But Opposition Leader Kamla PersadBissessar said the opposition was not prepared to “buy cat in bag” and could not support the bill in its current form.

She described the legislation as “overreaching” noting that while the bill follows the same model as that used in Barbados, The Bahamas and several other countries in the region it differs in those provisions that give it an overreaching effect. She said one of these provisions would be of concern to citizens who have foreign bank accounts or own property abroad, which are many, and there are provisions that

would have to be enforced by breaching the Constitution.

The Opposition Leader said she had also noted with concern a “complete override” of the secrecy provisions of any statutes, but it was not clear which laws would be subjected. She said that this must be made clear, adding that secrecy provisions existed in a number of places, including in the books that govern the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). The former prime minister also asked whether the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) had been properly consulted, as she did not see that facility being ready to cope with the demands of the legislation.

But acting Attorney General Stuart Young produced what he termed as documentary evidence to show that the former People’s Partnership (PP) government, which Persad Bissessar headed until September last year, had failed to ensure Trinidad and Tobago was FACTA complaint. Young quoted from a Cabinet Note dated May 23, 2013, indicating that the then government was aware that FATCA, “became law on March 18, 2010.

“The then government… led by the then Member for Siparia …were aware of the obligations and the international obligations that had to be fulfilled by Trinidad and Tobago,” he said, adding that it was interesting that in May 2013, Persad-Bissessar’s Cabinet considered the matter and “the implications for the failure to subscribe to this legislation and to execute the agreement that was only executed a few weeks ago in August by this administration”. Young said that the legislation will have no effect on Trinidad and Tobago nationals, unless they are resident in the United States and have an obligation to pay tax in the US. Parliament will resume on Wednesday to further discuss the bill. (Antigua Observer)

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Licks For Hart, Garcia, Udecott how the project was handled.

Finance Minister Colm Imbert, left, chats with Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her Opposition colleagues during yesterday’s sitting of Parliament. In photo, from left, is Barry Padarath, Persad-Bissessar, David Lee, Prakash Ramadhar and Fazal Karim.

Photo: NICOLE DRAYTON

Former Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (Udecott) executive chairman Calder Hart and Noel Garcia, the current chairman of the State-owned company, should both be held “accountable and liable for the losses” incurred with the Las Alturas housing project in Morvant.

The recommendation was made in the report of the Commission of Enquiry into the entire process which led to the construction of the Las Alturas Towers at Lady Young Gardens in Morvant.

The report was handed over to President Anthony Carmona by commission chairman Mustapha Ibrahim earlier this week and laid in Parliament yesterday.

According to the report, the commission stated, “There is no ground from which we can advise that criminal proceedings ought to be brought against anyone.”

However, the commission recommended that civil liability action be taken against Hart, Garcia, Udecott and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for negligence in

for the project,” it stated. The report said Hart should therefore be held accountable and liable for the losses sustained in the execution of the project.

The HDC also built in areas “clearly unsuitable for development.” Two of the buildings were constructed on a site that was “unfit for building” and the buildings were therefore “unfit for human habitation” and as a result were recommended to be demolished, it noted.

Garcia, who became the Udecott chairman following the People’s National Movement’s ascension to Government in September last year, was the HDC managing director during the construction of the Las Alturas project.

The commission said the manner in which the land for the project was acquired “indicated gross carelessness and or negligence on the part of Udecott”. “Certainly it was not in conformity with the obligations of a The report also said Garcia gave a “very pathetic display in the witness box” at prudent purchaser,” the report said. the enquiry. “Several decisions taken by The board of both Udecott and the HDC him or in which he participated leave “were in breach of the statutory duty much to be desired. His evidence was imposed upon them as directors to very unsatisfactory in many respects and exercise due care and diligence in the decisions made by him showed lack of performance of their functions as it proper guidance and leadership which related to the purchase of the site in 2002 was required to oversee the project. and the continuation of the project by the H D C a f t e r 2 0 0 6 , w i t h o u t fi r s t He, too, should be held accountable and undertaking proper geo-technical liable for the losses sustained by the investigations,” the report added. Both HDC when he was its managing entities also failed to put in place proper director,” the report stated. Project’s mechanisms which would have ensured history The Las Alturas project was timely disclosure and accountability to started under the Patrick Manning-led PNM administration and completed the State, the report noted. when current Prime Minister Dr Keith “Udecott, in purchasing the land for Rowley was housing minister. Speaking development of low-cost housing units, at the post-Cabinet press conference on created a situation where it is clear that Thursday, Rowley said the enquiry had the land was generally unsuitable for so far cost $24.5 million. that purpose. They therefore should be held accountable and liable for the losses The enquiry was appointed by President sustained thereby,” the report stated. Carmona in December 2014, after the Hart, who failed to show up to testify f o r m e r P e o p l e ’ s P a r t n e r s h i p before the commission, was described as a d m i n i s t r a t i o n a g r e e d t o i t s the “mind and the management” of establishment in September 2014. Two Udecott with respect to the project. “He high-rise buildings in project “H” and failed to do that which a prudent buyer “I” were deemed unsafe for human would have done in the purchase of the habitation and ordered demolished. Hart and the China Jiangsu International land.

He was required to do an inspection of Corporation refused to appear before the the land before the purchase and if he enquiry. Ibrahim said the housing had done that he would have seen all the project cost almost $80 million. facts that operate against its suitability (Trinidad Guardian)

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New UN-Supported Water Supply System Inaugurated In Haiti Stabilization Mission in Haiti ( M I N U S TA H ) , Pierre Ubalijoro, said in a recent news release.

“The task is great but the UN system w ill continue to support the Haitian government and the Central Department to strengthen the system of supply of One of seven drinking water kiosks for residents of drinking water,” he Madame Cyr, Haiti. Photo: Frederic Fath/MINUSTAH added. According to the UN Department PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti -- As part of of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), its quick impact projects, the United Nations mission Haiti has inaugurated a quick impact projects (QIPs) are smallnew water supply system that is scale, low-cost projects that are planned expected to provide for more than and implemented within a short 13,800 people – more than half of whom timeframe. Different actors beyond are women – in parts of the country’s peacekeeping also fund or implement Central Department (Département du QIPs with varying objectives.

MINUSTAH has undertaken Centre), the mission said on Thursday.

Q I P s t o s u p p o r t t h e c o u n t r y ’s “We are aware that this is not enough and that there is still much to do,” the government in implementing projects to Chief of Civil Affairs of the UN combat water-borne diseases, such as

diarrhea, typhoid fever and cholera.

Built at a cost of $95,000 – 95 percent of which was funded by MINUSTAH – this latest project is centred on Nan Pwa, Madame-Cyr and nearby localities. It is expected to help ensure that need for clean water for drinking, cooking and hygiene is met even during rainy seasons, during which the usual sources of water are contaminated by sedimentary sludge.

Some 250 local residents were also provided with temporary jobs during the construction of the system.

The water system, which includes some 5.5 kilometres of pipes and seven water distribution points, is also expected to alleviate the burden on the local population of having to travel long distances to fetch safe water. The project has now been handed over to the country’s national agency for water supply and sanitation, called the Direction nationale de l’eau potable et de l’assainissement, which will look after the running of the system, providing services to the population and the plant’s maintenance. (Caribbean News Now!)

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St Lucia Discusses Transition Of Public Vehicles To Electric And Hybrid development of national energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.

Countries that have benefited from the project to date include Dominica and Saint Lucia, for which final energy profiles were developed, and Martinique, for which a draft was prepared, which identified potential sources of financing for EE and RE projects. ECLAC Caribbean also held meetings to introduce the project to stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Guyana and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Willard Phillips, ECLAC Caribbean Economic Affairs Officer, delivers an evaluation of the GIZ project report on 8 September 2016 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The was jointly convened by ECLAC financing proposal for a plan to Caribbean and GIZ to assess the impact introduce electric and hybrid vehicles in of this project, implemented from 1 July the public service of Saint Lucia was 2014 to 30 September 2016. discussed during a high-level meeting encouraging regional coherence and h o s t e d b y t h e G e r m a n F e d e r a l joint projects, and in this regard noted Enterprise for International Cooperation that “we are more efficient if we (GIZ) in partnership with ECLAC collaborate regionally”. This sentiment Caribbean, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on was shared by the GIZ Caribbean 8 September 2016. This represents a representative, Glynn Morris, who major step in the government of Saint stated the importance of future Lucia’s proposal for transitioning its collaborations stemming from the fleet of official vehicles from petrol to successful outcome of the project, and in electric and hybrid, as well as the doing so highlighted that “every development of a solar car park with decision is an energy decision, and there electric vehicle charging infrastructure. are many opportunities to build on the This innovative initiative was proposed foundations of this project”. Speaking by the government of Saint Lucia in the on behalf of ECLAC, Willard Phillips, c o n t e x t o f t h e p r o j e c t e n t i t l e d economic affairs officer, expressed his “Sustainable Energy in the Caribbean: gratitude to GIZ, and regional and Reducing the Carbon Footprint in the national stakeholders for their support in Caribbean through the Promotion of developing and implementing the Energy Efficiency (EE) and the Use of project.

Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies”, The project also seeks to enhance the which seeks to strengthen the capacity policy framework for the sustainable of Caribbean countries in the areas of development of the energy sector, and energy efficiency and renewable energy. support participating countries in The high-level meeting in Port of Spain identifying financing options for the

The project’s success can be marked by the increased knowledge of policymakers and technical experts at the national and regional levels, who are now able to develop new and innovative mechanisms for financing projects in EE and RE, thus strengthening Caribbean mechanisms for the promotion of energy efficiency. This evaluation meeting comes on the heels of a training workshop held in May 2016 in Trinidad and Tobago, which provided a forum for stakeholders to share policy experiences, and undertake preliminary training for senior technicians on feasibility analysis for energy projects in the Caribbean. (Caribbean News Now!)

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Strong 6.1 Quake Shakes Northern Peru LIMA, Peru (AFP) — A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck the jungle region of northern Peru on Saturday, authorities said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The epicentre was 54 kilometres (34 miles) north-east of the city of New Cajamarca, striking at a depth of 146 kilometres at 5:08 am (1008 GMT), according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru."The earthquake was strong; no damage in Nueva Cajamarca has been reported," civil defence authorities said in a statement. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the earthquake at magnitude 6.0.

N u e v a Cajamarca is a city of 45,000 people located on the eastern slope of the

Andes, where the mountain range meets the Amazon rainforest. Peru lies on the so-called "Ring of Fire" — an arc of fault lines that circles the Pacific Basin and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

The South American country records about 200 earthquakes a year, most of them going unnoticed by the public. The last deadly earthquake in Peru was on August 14, when a magnitude 5.3 temblor struck in the country's south at a shallow depth of eight kilometres below the Earth's surface.

Four people, including a United States tourist, were killed.

(Jamaica Observer)

The Combination Of Crude Adopted By PDVSA The light crude is obtained by means of supply contracts, signed with companies interested in commercializing the hydrocarbons produced by PDVSA. This strategy is put into practice in which oil companies are experiencing a complicated situation in the economic realm .This was possible after the African crude that used ‘feed’ the refineries in the Gulf of Mexico, was relocated due to the increasing production of light crude in the United States.

Giving the opportunity for oil companies to acquire this type of crude in a most favorable condition. Since the end of June 2014, oil prices have been experiencing a fall in more than the 70%, in accordance to the overproduction of shale oil by the United States, overproduction that is affecting the market equilibrium and Workers of The Venezuelan state-owned relationships between the oil and natural gas Company, PDVSA. countries that produce and

The Venezuelan state-owned oil and natural gas Company, PDVSA has displayed a strategy to combine crude with the purpose to maintain the profitability in the oil refineries of Curazao and Aruba, in a period marked by the lowest oil prices registered in the international market, in 40 years.

According to the Venezuelan newspaper Ultimas Noticias, the combination will be made with lighter crudes utilized to treat heavy and extra-heavy crude oil.

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Turkey and the EU have welcomed a nationwide truce for Syria brokered by the US and Russia but have warned that further action is needed. Turkey said humanitarian aid must be delivered from the start under the deal, which is due to begin on Monday. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini urged the UN to prepare for a "political transition" in Syria. The deal provides for a 10-day ceasefire followed by coordinated air strikes against jihadist militants. A spokeswoman for Syria's opposition said the plan provided some hope but more details were needed about how it would be enforced. There has been no official reaction from Iran which, like Russia, is allied to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The conflict in Syria, which began with an uprising against Mr Assad, has raged for five years and claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million people. Millions have fled abroad, many of them seeking asylum in the EU, but nearly 18 million people remain in Syria, which has been carved up by fighting between government and rebel forces. New fighting was reported on Saturday: An air strike on a busy market in rebel-held Idlib, in the north-west, killed at least 20 people Rocket attacks on government-held areas of the eastern city of Deir alZour by so-called Islamic State (IS) killed at least seven people, Syrian state media say Reports spoke of air strikes by Syrian or Russian jets on the towns of Anadan and Hreitan near Aleppo Getting a deal was an achievement, given the sour atmosphere between Moscow and Washington. It offers some fragile hope about stopping the slaughter. But there is scepticism about its chances. That is because a lot is going to have to go right, quite quickly, if the agreement is to work.

One necessity is President Assad's consent. A weeklong ceasefire might be possible, but a political deal to end the war is still out of sight. The Assad regime's survival depends on the Russians, so he will listen to them. But with Russia's help, the Assad regime is looking more robust. So it is hard to see why the president, or his Russian allies, would want him to go.

The war in Syria is made up of layers of conflict, which connect up to regional and global rivalries. That makes it very hard to calm, let alone end. The truce is due to take hold at sunset on Monday, at the start of the

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Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Under the plan, Syrian government forces will end combat missions in specified opposition-held areas. In an unexpected development, Russia and the US will then establish a joint centre to combat jihadist groups. These include IS but also Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, the group known until recently as the Nusra Front, when it was allied to al-Qaeda. The deal was reached in Geneva, Switzerland, between US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. Mr Lavrov said only the Russian and US air forces would operate in areas designated for co-ordinated strikes but added that the Syrian air force could operate in other areas. Welcoming the deal, Turkey, which launched its first major military incursion into Syria last month, said it was essential to halt fighting across Syria and deliver humanitarian aid to those in need "from the first day". "The agreement... is very welcome," said Ms Mogherini, stressing that a UN proposal for a political transition would be "the starting point for resumption of the intra-Syrian talks". Previous diplomatic initiatives have foundered on President Assad's refusal to give up power. If the truce holds... Jihadist groups like so-called Islamic State and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (formerly known as Nusra Front) face the joint might of the Russian and US air forces Moderate rebels and civilians in the areas they hold will no longer face the threat of indiscriminate air strikes such as barrelbombing although the Syrian air force will not be grounded completely; aid deliveries will be allowed to areas currently under siege President Assad will be in a stronger position as the US and Russia engage two of his most effective military opponents while moderate rebels observe the truce with his forces (BBC)

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US Election: Clinton Calls Half Of Austria Presidential Election: Faulty Trump Supporters 'Deplorables’ Glue Likely To Delay Vote Re-run US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has called half of Donald Trump's supporters a "basket of deplorables". Speaking at a fundraiser, she said they were "racist, sexist, xenophobic, Islamophobic - you name it". She then went on to say the rest of the Republican nominee's supporters were "just desperate for change". Mr Trump said the comments were "insulting" to "millions of amazing, hard working people". In a tweet, he added: "I think it will cost her at the polls!" Polls released earlier this week suggest Mr Trump is gaining on Mrs Clinton, and the rivals are neck-andneck in the key battleground states of Ohio and Florida. In other developments: Donald Trump said he would order an attack on Iranian boats if they approached US Navy ships. He appeared to be referring to a number of encounters between US and Iranian naval vessels in the Persian Gulf. Republican vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence has published his tax returns, putting pressure on Mr Trump to do the same The Clinton Presidential Library has released photos of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump from 2000 - when the families were on much friendlier terms Alt-Right group Mrs Clinton's comments about her opponent's supporters were made at an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) fundraiser in New York. "To just be grossly generalistic, you can put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the 'basket of deplorables'.

Unfortunately there are people like that, and he has lifted them up," she said. But she said the other half of his supporters were individuals who felt let down by the economy and government and were desperate for change. "They don't buy everything he says, but he seems to hold out some hope that their lives will be different. Those are people we have to understand and empathise with as well." Her campaign manager tweeted to say the "deplorables" she referred to were the Alt-Right - a far right, mainly online, group who critics accuse of being bigoted white nationalists. Singer Barbara Streisand performed at the fundraiser, with a version of Stephen Sondheim's song Send in the Clowns, parodying Mr Trump. (BBC)

Hillary Clinton was speaking at an LGBT fundraiser in New York(GETTY IMAGES)

A re-run of Austria's presidential election looks set to be postponed on technical grounds - because the glue will not stick on postal vote forms.

The two candidates - Alexander Van der Bellen and Norbert Hofer - have both said they do not expect the election to be held on 2 October date as planned. Interior Minister Wolfgang Sobotka will make an announcement on Monday.

A re-run of May's vote was ordered after Mr Hofer's far-right Freedom Party challenged the result. He narrowly lost to Mr Van der Bellen, the former Green Party leader. Mr Van der Bellen told a news conference on Saturday that he was braced for a postponement. "I hope that [the election] can still take place this year," he said. A number of postal voters have complained in recent days that the glue on their ballot forms was not working properly, making the seals insecure, Die Presse reports.

Mr Sobotka said on Friday that it was unlikely the problems could be resolved in time for the 2 October date, and said he would make a further announcement on Monday, fuelling speculation he will announce a postponement. Die Presse cites government officials as saying a number of different dates, from November to January, are being considered.

Vying to lead Austria Norbert Hofer Age: 45 Background: Aeronautical engineer Politics: Far-right Freedom Party Campaign soundbite: "To those in Austria who go to war for the Islamic State or rape women - I say to those people: 'This is not your home'."

Alexander Van der Bellen Age: 72 Background: Economics professor Politics: Former Green Party leader Campaign soundbite: “I've experienced how Austria rose from the ruins of World War Two, caused by the madness of nationalism."

What powers does the Austrian president have? It is a mostly ceremonial post. But the president does have the power to dissolve the National Council - the more powerful lower house of parliament. That triggers a general election. The president can only do that once for a particular reason - he cannot use the same grounds to dissolve it again. It is the chancellor's job to appoint government ministers. And the chancellor has the power to dismiss the government. But ministers have to be formally sworn in by the president. (BBC)

Alexander Van der Bellen (L) beat Norbert Hofer (R) by only 30,863 votes in the May vote(EPA)

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Bangladesh Factory Fire: At Least 23 Killed In Tongi At least 23 people have been killed in a huge fire that broke out at a packaging factory in Bangladesh. A further 70 people are reported to have been injured in the blaze at an industrial complex in Tongi, north of the capital Dhaka. Police said about 100 people were in the four-storey building at the time, including machine operators and guards. The blast was caused by an explosion in the boiler room, at the start of the working day, officials say. Firefighters are struggling to bring the blaze under control. Local fire and civil defence chief Anis Ahamed said 20 fire trucks had worked to extinguish the fire.

Relatives have been gathering outside the local hospital for news.

One man, Wridoy Barua, said he was looking for his brother. "I haven't heard from him since this morning. There is no news of him." Low-cost manufacturing is a mainstay of Bangladesh's economy, but a series of industrial disasters in recent years have raised concerns about safety standards, the BBC's South Asia Editor Jill McGivering reports. Tighter controls have been introduced, but dozens of workers still die every year, she notes. At least 13 people died in a fire at a plastics factory Dhaka last year. In 2012, 112 workers died in a fire at a factory just outside the capital. The country suffered an even greater tragedy in 2013 when the Rana Plaza garment complex collapsed on the outskirts of Dhaka, killing 1,135 people. (BBC)

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Mr Reagan was shot in the lung, but recovered. His press secretary James Brady was shot in the head, suffered brain damage and used a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Mr Brady's death in 2014 at the age of 73 was ruled to be a homicide, but no further charges against Hinckley were brought. Two law enforcement officers suffered less serious injuries in the shooting. US District Judge Paul Friedman's judgement points to medical assessments which showed that Mr Hinckley had had "no symptoms of active mental illness" since 1983. He had shot the president in an apparent bid to impress the actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had an obsession and whom he had subjected to what would now be termed stalking. John Hinckley Jr's psychiatric history The court order and opinion available on the website of the US District Court for the District of Columbia spell out the terms of Mr Hinckley's release, and detail his psychiatric history and treatment: He was diagnosed with acute psychosis, major depression and narcissistic personality disorder He has been in "full, stable and sustained remission" from the first two diagnoses for more than two decades, the court concluded The hospital believes further inpatient treatment is "not appropriate therapeutically" for Mr Hinckley's condition He is banned from contacting any of his victims, or their descendants, and Jodie Foster and her family He and his family are prohibited from talking to the media (BBC)

John Hinckley Jr was found not guilty due to his psychiatric problems (file photo from 2003)(AP)

Police estimate 100 people were working in the four-storey building at the time

John Hinckley Jr, Reagan's Would-Be Assassin, To Be Freed On Saturday John Hinckley Jr, the man who tried to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan, is to be released from a psychiatric hospital after 35 years on Saturday. Mr Reagan and three others were injured in the shooting outside a hotel in Washington in March 1981. Mr Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity but was sent for treatment to a Washington hospital. In July, a judge ruled that Mr Hinckley, now 61, was not a danger to himself or the public. Mr Hinckley had already been spending 17 days a month at his mother's home in Virginia under strict conditions. As part of his release he will: be banned from speaking to the press; have to work three days a week; be allowed to drive no more than 30 miles (48km) from his mother's home, or 50 miles if accompanied; see a psychiatrist two times a month The shooting, just weeks into Ronald Reagan's presidency, shocked the world.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Giulio Regeni: Egypt Says It Investigated Murdered Student PAGE 26

Egyptian police investigated Italian student Giulio Regeni shortly before his abduction, torture and murder, Egyptian and Italian prosecutors say. But the inquiry was dropped after concluding he posed no threat, the prosecutors add. It is the first official Egyptian acknowledgement that Regeni was being monitored by the security services, correspondents say. His body, showing signs of torture, was found dumped near Cairo on 3 February. The 28-year-old Cambridge University student had been researching trade unions, a politically sensitive subject in Egypt, when he went missing in Cairo on 25 January. No-one has been arrested over Regeni's death although in March Egyptian authorities said they had found a criminal gang responsible for his kidnapping and murder. All the gang members were killed in a shoot-out, they said. The reports have been branded "implausible" by academics who have criticised the Egyptian authorities. "Police probed [Regeni's] activities for three days before concluding that his activities were of no concern to national security, and based on that [conclusion] dropped the investigation," a joint statement signed by Egyptian and Italian prosecutors said on Friday.

The statement said Egypt's prosecution service was still investigating the gang's links to Regeni's abduction. Egyptian and Italian prosecutors are also trying to retrieve footage from CCTV cameras from a metro station Regeni is believed to have entered before being abducted. The process of retrieving the deleted footage is expensive and Egypt ha asked Italy to help, Egyptian officials said. They also accused Italian prosecutors of "unconstitutionally" demanding

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thousands of phone records which Egypt has refused to hand over.

Police initially suggested Regeni had been killed in a road accident, and have since offered little information on the progress of their investigation. An Italian autopsy revealed that his body was covered with cuts and had numerous broken bones, suggesting he had been struck with "fists, batons and hammers". A letter "X" in addition was carved on his forehead and hand, according to Italian media. Regeni's parents Paola and Claudio have joined calls for the Egyptian authorities to co-operate more fully with the Italian government. In April, the UK Foreign Office condemned "the brutal manner of [Giulio Regeni's] killing" and admitted it was "disappointed by the limited progress made in the case". (BBC)

This poster was put online in the days after Giulio Regeni went missing(AP)

'Suicidal Driver' Cause Of Samia Shahid: Bail Denied Deadly Taiwan Bus Crash In 'Honour Killing' Case A suicidal driver was the cause of a bus crash in Taiwan that killed 26 people in July, investigators say. Officials had previously believed the crash, in which an entire Chinese tour group died, was caused by mechanical failure.

But an investigation has found that the driver, Su Ming-cheng, was drunk and had been planning to kill himself. He was already being investigated for scuffling with a tour guide and sexually assaulting an unnamed victim. In both cases, officials alleged he was intoxicated, and prosecutors said the lawsuits had left Mr Su "depressed". Minutes before the crash, investigators said, the driver poured fuel inside the bus and started a fire with a lighter. He then swerved into a roadside barrier on a national highway in the city of Taoyuan, killing himself, a local guide and 24 tourists who were headed to the airport. An emergency exit was also locked, trapping people as they tried to escape. Text messages from Mr Su's relatives showed they pleaded with him not to take his own life. "Don't you love the three children in your family? Don't let them be ashamed. If you do this, it will bring shame to us all," a message from his sister read, according to a transcript published by Agence France-Presse. He had been briefly suspended in May by his employer for fighting with another tour guide, officials added. The incident led Beijing to demand Taiwan do more to ensure the safety of mainland Chinese tourists. (BBC)

Bus was carrying 24 Chinese tourists and a tour guide(AP)

A judge in Pakistan has dismissed an application for bail from the father of Samia Shahid, who was allegedly killed in a so-called "honour killing". Her former husband, Chaudhry Muhammad Shakeel, is accused of murder and is reported to have confessed to strangling her with her scarf. Chaudhry Muhammad Shahid, her father, is being held as an accessory to her murder. A lawyer for Samia's father said he intended to lodge an immediate appeal. 'Heart attack' claim At a hearing in the Punjab city of Jhelum, Samia's uncle and the policeman who headed the original investigation were granted bail. They were being held on suspicion of falsifying and withholding evidence in the case. Both men will be released subject to the payment of bonds. Speaking after the hearing, Mian Muhammad Arif, the lawyer acting for Samia's father, said he would take the appeal to a higher court in Rawalpindi. He said the prosecution had failed to come up with any evidence, and was basing its case on presumptions. Ms Shahid, 28, from Bradford, died in July in northern Punjab. She had been visiting family in the village of Pandori when she died, and her relatives initially said she had suffered a heart attack. Her second husband, Syed Mukhtar Kazim, believes she was the victim of a socalled honour killing as her family did not approve of their marriage. A post-mortem examination confirmed she died as a result o f b e i n g strangled.

(BBC) Samia Shahid, from Bradford, died while visiting relatives in Pandori in northern Punjab(FAMILY PHOTO)

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About 1.5 million Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, unperturbed by a 2015 stampede which killed more than 2,000 people. The pilgrims face new safety measures, including tighter security and ID bracelets, in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year's disaster. But tens of thousands of Shia Iranians are absent because of long-running tensions with Sunni Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage is among the largest religious gatherings in the world.

Following preliminary rituals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca earlier this week, the pilgrims will on Saturday make their way by bus, train or on foot in soaring temperatures of 40C to Mina, about 5km (three miles) to the east. They are making the same journey as the Prophet Muhammad did about 1,400 years ago. Saturday is the first day of the Hajj and is traditionally the time when pilgrims will water their animals and replenish water supplies. On Sunday they will travel to Mount Arafat, several kilometres away, for what will be the main part of the pilgrimage. A vast expanse of white fireproof tents has been pitched at Mina, to accommodate in excess of 2.5 million pilgrims.

The stampede in Mina last September is considered to be the worst disaster in Hajj history. It took place as pilgrims - many of them Iranians - were going to the Jamarat Bridge for a stoning ritual. The ritual will start on Monday this year, officials say. Saudi Arabia has consistently downplayed the number of casualties. It has announced an investigation but no conclusions have been released. Iran is not sending any pilgrims this year, after it and Saudi Arabia failed to reach agreement over Hajj arrangements amid a diplomatic row. Iran

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believes the Saudis are not doing enough to secure the safety of the pilgrims, while the Saudis accuse Iran of making unreasonable demands. The two countries do not have diplomatic relations and are at loggerheads over a series of regional issues including the conflicts in Yemen and Syria. The BBC's Sally Nabil in Saudi Arabia says that security measures this year are tight, with teams of officers organising the swelling crowds and trying to prevent chaos. In the event of another crush, electronic bracelets, have been issued to all pilgrims so that they can quickly be identified. (BBC)

Pilgrims this year face tougher security measures with the host nation introducing measures for them to be identified more speedily(EPA)

World War II Torpedo Blown Up Off Isle Of Wight A World War II torpedo has been blown up in the sea off the ahead of being put into service in 2020. (BBC) Isle of Wight after it was found by a dredging barge on the seabed in Portsmouth Harbour. The device was discovered by the vessel's underwater cameras in the harbour at about 15:00 BST on Friday. It was towed by a Navy bomb disposal team to a detonation site in the Solent, where a controlled explosion was carried out at 08:45. Following the find, some trains were halted and early ferries were delayed. Wightlink Ferries said services were now back on schedule. The train line between Portsmouth and Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour has also re-opened. Public safety A spokesman for Portsmouth's Queen's Harbour Master said: "We worked very hard to make sure the harbour was not closed. "There were restrictions put in place for public safety and there was a certain amount of disruption to vessels earlier while the torpedo was towed out." Dredging work is being carried out in Portsmouth harbour to allow the the navy's new 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers to dock.

Three million cubic metres of sea bed is being removed to deepen and widen a 4 mile (7km) channel. HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to be handed over to the MoD in 2016 The World War II torpedo was towed from Portsmouth Harbour

out to sea and detonated by bomb disposal experts(PA)

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A Day Like Today

American Rock Band. Nirvana Nirvana, a legendary rock band created by Kurt Cobain in 1987, released their most successful single ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ a day like today 1991. This three boys Alternative Rock and Grunge band, started its journey to fame during the mid- 80s. Its first album ‘Bleach’ had a good reception from the audience, but it wasn’t until their second album ‘Nevermind’ was released on 1991, that their caught

the full attention of high profile figures of the music industry. ‘Smells like teen’ spirit was a BOOM on the Billboard charts of the year. The controversial and apparently random lyrics of the song, became the favorite track between the ‘rebel’ teens of Generation X (referred to persons born between the 60s and 80s). The songs critical and commercial success was such that was denominated the ‘Anthem of the Decade’. After ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ became an international hit, Nirvana experienced a large period of hysterical fame. Their names were no longer incognito. They became the representation of Alternative Rock and Grunge, making both rock genres grow in popularity. The years that followed were characterized with Nirvana’s Evolution. They were often qualified as the boys behind the Revolution of the Rock industry of the decennium. Gaining the admiration of prestigious bands such as the Rolling Stones. But there was trouble in paradise. Kurt Cobain, the face of the group had a history regressive depression and drug abuse. Heroin was in his ‘Health Kit’ as the only substance to help with his chronic stomach pain. “So I decided, if I felt like a junkie, I may as well be one.” He once wrote on his diary. As a tragic turn of events, his body was found at his house in Seattle on April 5 th , 1994, as an apparent suicide. The case is been a topic for controversy for decades. This was the end of 7 precious years for Nirvana. The soul of the band was gone, the group was over, but their music remained. Their originality placed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. ‘Smells like teen Spirit’ is been between the 500 greatest songs of all times In the Rolling Stone Magazine, and ranked as the top 100 greatest guitar songs recorded to date.Is been also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, due to the million copies shipped since its release, and it keeps scoring.

Source: http://www.history.com/this-day- in-history/nirvanassmells-like- teen-spirit- is-released- as-a- single

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS World Suicide Prevention Day Today PAGE 30

“This report is a call for action to address a large public health problem which has been shrouded in taboo for far too long”. Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General. Suicide occurs all over the world and can take place at almost any age. Globally, suicide rates are highest in people aged 70 years and over. In some countries, however, the highest rates are found among the young. Notably, suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds globally. “This report is a call for action to address a large public health problem which has been shrouded in taboo for far too long” said Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO. Generally, more men die by suicide than women. In richer countries, three times as many men die by suicide than women.

Men aged 50 years and over are particularly vulnerable. In low- and middle-income countries, young adults and elderly women have higher rates of suicide than their counterparts in high-income countries. Women over 70 years old are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than women aged 1529 years. Suicides are preventable Reducing access to means of suicide is one way to reduce deaths.

Other effective measures include responsible reporting of suicide in the media, such as avoiding language that sensationalizes suicide and avoiding explicit description of methods used, and early identification and management of mental and substance use disorders in communities and by health workers in particular. Follow-up care by health workers through regular contact, including by phone or home visits, for people who have attempted suicide, together with provision of community support, are essential, because people who have already attempted suicide are at the greatest risk of trying again. ...effective measures can be taken, even just starting at local level and on a small- scale”. Dr Alexandra Fleischmann, Scientist in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO “No matter where a country currently stands in suicide prevention”, said Dr Alexandra Fleischmann, Scientist in the Department of Mental Health and

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Substance Abuse at WHO, “effective measures can be taken, even just starting at local level and on a small-scale”. WHO recommends countries involve a range of government departments in developing a comprehensive coordinated response. High-level commitment is needed not just within the health sector, but also within education, employment, social welfare and judicial departments. “This report, the first WHO publication of its kind, presents a comprehensive overview of suicide, suicide attempts and successful suicide prevention efforts worldwide. We know what works. Now is the time to act,” said Dr Shekhar Saxena, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO. The report’s launch comes just a week before World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on 10 September every year. The Day provides an opportunity for joint action to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention around the world.

Working towards a global target In the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020, WHO Member States have committed themselves to work towards the global target of reducing the suicide rate in countries by 10% by 2020.

WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme, launched in 2008, includes suicide prevention as a priority and provides evidence-based technical guidance to expand service provision in countries. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/201 4/suicide-prevention- report/en/

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Georgetown Art Center Georgetown Heritage Society and Georgetown Art Works host a twice-yearly PAGE 35

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series of plein air events raising awareness of the arts and promoting historic preservation. The fall event will focus on the mid-century aspect of old town.

Artists are asked to consider the characteristics of the 1950’s and incorporate those details into their work. The theme was chosen to lead into the Georgetown Heritage Society’s annual Holiday Home Tour which will feature homes of this era. The event is non-competitive; work is neither juried nor judged. Art created during the event as well as other plein air pieces capturing historic Georgetown will be on display and for sale Sept 26-30th; 15pm each day at the Grace Heritage Center, 811 S. Main Street, downtown Georgetown. All proceeds go to the artist. http://www.georgetownartcentertx.org/calendar/paint-out-september-2016/

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Preventing suicide in Guyana has become an urgent task. The high rates that our country presents in the last decades has raised red flags, and actions are being taken. Simple initiatives that could save the lives of hundreds. Steps towards the right direction indeed. The Tenth Vice president Chancellor of the University of Guyana Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith cordially invites the interested to ‘Turkeyen & Jain Talks 2’. Event in which the distinguished panel will address the topics of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. This one will take place at University of Guyana Train Campus, located at Duke Lodge, Duke St. Kingston.

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HEALTH TIP Skin abscess A skin abscess, also called a boil, is a bump that appears within or below the skin's surface. This bump is usually full of pus or translucent fluid, and it's typically due to a bacterial infection. A skin abscess may appear on any part of the body. However, abscesses most commonly develop on the back, face, chest, or buttocks. Skin abscesses can also appear in areas of hair growth, such as the underarms or groin. Sometimes, skin abscesses are more difficult to treat and may require laceration or drainage. There are cases in which an abscess can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated.

Symptoms An abscess often appears as a bump on the skin, similar to a pimple.

However, it can grow over time and resemble a cyst filled with fluid.

Depending on the cause of the abscess, other symptoms may also be present. These symptoms may include: · fever · nausea · chills · swelling · lesions on the skin · inflamed skin · fluid drainage from the abscess The area around the abscess may also feel painful and warm to the touch.

Common Causes of a Skin Abscess Staphylococcus is the most common bacterial cause of skin abscesses. A skin abscess can be the result of a bacterial infection that occurs when Staphylococcus aureus bacteria enter the body through a hair follicle or through a wound or injury that has punctured or broken the skin.

Diagnosing an Abscess According to Skincare Clinic, one small boil isn't usually a cause for concern. You can often treat these abscesses at home. However, if you have a boil and any of the following apply to you, see your doctor as soon as possible: The doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical examination to visually inspect the abscess. A complete physical examination allows the doctor to tell if an injury or ingrown hair is the cause of the abscess.

The doctor may also take a culture or a small amount of fluid from the abscess to test for the presence of bacteria. No other testing methods are necessary to diagnose an abscess. However, if you've had reoccurring skin abscesses and the doctor feels that an underlying medical condition may be the cause, they may take a blood or urine sample.

Complications of a Skin Abscess In some cases, an abscess may cause serious complications. These may include: · the spread of the infection, potentially to the brain or spinal cord · blood poisoning, or sepsis · endocarditis, which is an infection of the inner lining of the heart · the development of new abscesses

· tissue death in the area of the abscess, such as gangrene · an acute bone infection, or osteomyelitis Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is another potential complication. MRSA is a drug-resistant strain of the bacteria that commonly cause skin abscesses. While there are alternative antibiotics to treat this strain, they don't always work.

How to Treat a Skin Abscess Home-Treatment Options You can usually treat a skin abscess applying heat to the abscess can help the abscess shrink and drain. The most useful way of applying heat is to put a warm compress on the abscess. You can make a warm compress by running warm water on a face towel and folding it before placing it on the abscess.

Drainage See your doctor if the abscess is stubborn. They may want to drain it.

To drain the abscess, the doctor will apply numbing medications and will then cut the abscess open to allow the fluid to come out. After the abscess drains, the doctor will pack the wound with surgical material.

This helps it to heal and prevents the abscess from reoccurring.

After the procedure is over, the doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics to prevent the wound from becoming infected.

How to Prevent a Skin Abscess You may not always be able to prevent a skin abscess. However, there are ways to minimize your chance of acquiring the staph infection that commonly leads to an abscess. To minimize your risk of a staph infection: · Wash your hands regularly. · Clean all cuts and scrapes, even small ones, with soap and water and apply an over-the-counter antibacterial ointment. · Keep your cuts and wounds bandaged.

It's also best not to share personal items, such as towels, sheets, razors, athletic equipment, makeup, and clothing. If you do have a cut or sore, wash your bedding and towels in hot water, detergent, and bleach regularly and dry them on the hot setting.

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Daily Horoscope

Go with the flow and don't be concerned about your own job. You may be looking through rose colored glasses. Promotions will be yours if you have acted professionally in times of crisis.

It's a good time to make changes to your living quarters that will give you more space. Overindulgence could lead to problems with digestion. Your family needs to spend some time with you, too.

You will upset your partner if you have spent money on things that aren't necessary. Do not let the reactions of others get you going. Look to a close friend for advice.

You will have to make some changes regarding your direction if you wish to keep on top of your career expectations. Romance will unfold through business trips. You could overreact to emotional situations regarding your relationship.

Your ability to communicate with ease will win the hearts of those you are in touch with today. Do not get into uncertain financial deals. If boredom has set in, find new and unique directions that offer interesting friendships.

New romantic relationships will develop through group activity related to sports events. Someone may try to damage your reputation. Expect to have problems with the ones you love.

You may find travel to be most rewarding.

Deception and confusion regarding your status in society is likely. Children will keep you busy.

Travel will be in your best interest regardless of whether it is business or pleasure. Uncertain get rich quick schemes will not be as lucrative as you anticipate. Travel will promote new romantic encounters and additional cultural knowledge.

It might be time for you to take a quantum leap from one career to another. Get busy on those home improvement projects that you've been procrastinating about. A change of attitude has probably disrupted your home environment.

You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Be prepared to jump quickly if you wish to stay in the forefront of your industry today. Things will be hectic and family members will be erratic.

Expect temper tantrums on the home front if you haven't been letting someone have their way. Do not lend money or belongings to friends. You will be relentless when it comes to getting yourself back into shape.

Family members will not be happy with the amount of time you are spending away from home. Keep an eye on your weight. Make sure that you take time to remember those you love.

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Djokovic Masters Flat Monfils To Reach US Open Final Novak Djokovic is one win away from his third US Open title after seeing off Gael Monfils in a strange semi-final. Defending champion Novak Djokovic took advantage of a bizarre performance from Gael Monfils to reach another US Open final on Friday. Monfils had not dropped a set en route to only his second major semi-final, but the flamboyant Frenchman's run came to an end on Arthur Ashe Stadium when he was soundly beaten 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 by the world number one.

Tenth seed Monfils resorted to gamesmanship in the first set, looking totally disinterested after losing the first five games and his antics affected a puzzled Djokovic for a short time at Flushing Meadows. Monfils showed what he is capable of with flashes of brilliance to take the third set after the crowd voice their disapproval with his lacklustre showing, but never really looked like claiming a first win over Djokovic in 13 attempts.

The 12-time grand slam champion only had to complete two matches to reach the last four due to injuries sustained by his opponents and has yet to be given a proper test as he now prepares for a final against Stan Wawrinka or Kei Nishikori on Sunday. Monfils looked flat from the outset in humid conditions as he racked up the unforced errors, gifting Djokovic a break when he double-faulted and found the net with another second serve to go 4-0 down in a flash. It was all too easy for the Serb until he was clearly affected by histrionics from his struggling opponent, who stood inside the baseline on Djokovic's first serve and casually swatted the ball back as if he had thrown the towel in.

Monfils' bizarre tactics distracted the favourite, whose serve went awry as he failed to win four set points and lost three games in a row in no time at all but finally regained his composure to see out the set. The casual Monfils had a stroke of luck to end a thrilling rally in the first game of the second set when his backhand hit the net cord and dropped over the other side to give him a 1-0 lead, but that was not a sign of things to come. Two-time US Open champion Djokovic wasted no time in taking charge of the second set, opening up a 5-1 advantage and Monfils limped back to his chair after he went two sets down with a whimper.

Monfils suddenly came to life after he was booed by the crowd, wafting a cross-court forehand winner to break back at 2-2 in the third and Djokovic had treatment on his right shoulder before a brutal backhand from the Frenchman took the match into a fourth set. A medical timeout for Monfils kept Djokovic waiting and the heat took its toll on both players, but there was to be no unlikely comeback as last year's champion took a 3-1 lead and responded from being broken straight back to reach a seventh final in New York.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN Djokovic [1] bt Monfils [10] 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS Djokovic – 26/27 Monfils – 36/52 ACES Djokovic – 1 Monfils – 11 BREAK POINTS WON Djokovic – 8/20 Monfils – 4/11 FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE Djokovic – 64 Monfils – 54 PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE Djokovic – 68/53 Monfils – 62/37 TOTAL POINTS Djokovic – 121 Monfils – 96 (SportsMax)

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Celta Vigo 0 Atletico Madrid 4: Griezmann Shines In First Win Antoine Griezmann netted twice and set up another to help Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 LaLiga victory over Celta Vigo.

Antoine Griezmann put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Atletico Madrid to their first LaLiga win of the season as they beat Celta Vigo 4-0 on Saturday, the Frenchman scoring twice and creating another. Diego Simeone's men were held by Alaves and Leganes in their opening two fixtures and initially struggled at the Estadio de Balaidos, with Celta the more dangerous side in the opening 45 minutes. Josep Sene got a fine chance to open the scoring early on after being set up by Iago Aspas, while Theo Bongonda aimed just wide after another quick counterattack.

Atletico improved after the break, though, and grabbed the lead following Koke's clinical finish after a fine cross from Griezmann in the 53rd minute. Substitute Kevin Gameiro then missed a sitter to double his side's lead, before Griezmann opened his account for the season with a brace of fine headers. Angel Correa, on as a second-half replacement, rounded off the scoring a minute from time to leave Celta without a point to their name in 2016-17. The hosts had made an encouraging start to the game and should have gone a goal up after just nine minutes when Sene rounded goalkeeper Jan Oblak after a superb throughball from Aspas, only for the attacker to hit the side-netting from a narrow angle.

The hosts continued to cause Atletico all kinds of problems on the counter and next threatened when Bongonda beat the offside trap in the 34th minute after a fine pass from midfield, outpacing Diego Godin and Stefan Savic before aiming just wide from the edge of the area. Meanwhile Simeone's men failed to really trouble Celta goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez, with Griezmann's ambitious strike from 20 yards after cutting inside from the right their only half chance before the interval.

Atletico realised they had to step up their game after the break and they did just that, Koke opening the scoring after some great work from Griezmann. The France international chased a long ball down the right before sending in a pinpoint cross for the unmarked Koke and the midfielder coolly slotted home from close range. The opener served as a major confidence boost for the visitors and they immediately pinned Celta back inside their own half, with Yannick Ferreira Carrasco claiming unsuccessfully for a penalty for what he felt was a trip by Hugo Mallo inside the area.

Simeone opted to bring on Gameiro for Fernando Torres shortly after the hour mark and the Frenchman almost made an immediate impact, only to inexplicably aim wide after rounding goalkeeper Alvarez. Atletico would get their second goal in the 73rd minute, however, as Griezmann doubled their

lead. Saul Niguez danced past his opponent down the right and curled in a perfect cross for Griezmann to beat Alvarez with a superb header.

There was more to come from the away side and it was again Griezmann who netted their third goal eight minutes later with another header after a cross from the right, this time Juanfran providing the assist. Correa then made it four in the dying minutes of the game after a quick counter, beating Alvarez with an effort from close range after being set up by Koke to put the seal on a resounding victory. (SportsMax)

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Celtic 5 Rangers 1: Hat-Trick Hero Dembele Secures Old Firm Bragging Rights The first Scottish Premiership Old Firm derby in four years went the way of Celtic as Moussa Dembele scored three in a 4-1 win over Rangers.

Moussa Dembele scored a hat-trick and created another as Celtic secured bragging rights in the Old Firm derby with a 5-1 rout of Rangers on Saturday.

The former Fulham striker may not have even started the contest at Celtic Park had Leigh Griffiths not missed out with a calf injury. Dembele proved Celtic's hero, though, opening his Scottish Premiership account for the club when afforded a free header at a corner before doubling the lead with a clever finish in the 42nd minute.

Joe Garner brought Rangers back into the game on the stroke of half-time, but Dembele played in Scott Sinclair to make it 3-1 on the hour before the visitors had debutant Philippe Senderos sent off for a second bookable offence. Dembele then completed his dream afternoon with a drilled finish in the closing stages and Stuart Armstrong added a fifth in stoppage time as Brendan Rodgers was left to celebrate three points in his first Glasgow derby as Celtic manager. It was a deserved victory for Celtic in what was the first league encounter between the teams since 2012 due to Rangers' demotion to the fourth tier after their liquidation.

However, the opening half an hour failed to match the electric atmosphere in the stands with few chances of note. But the game burst into life in the 33rd minute. Dembele was afforded a free run from Sinclair's corner and the striker accepted the gift with a powerful header that cannoned in off the right post. And Celtic fans were celebrating again when Dembele showed great pace to meet Nir Bitton's ball over the top before easily cutting inside Senderos and beating Wes Foderingham with a neat outside-of-the-boot finish.

Rangers were back in it a minute before half-time with their first meaningful attack. James Tavernier's deep cross from the right was brilliantly headed back across goal by Kenny Miller and nodded in on the line by Garner. But Celtic's two-goal lead was re-established on the hour mark. Dembele was once again influential and his excellent throughball found Sinclair, who clinically slid his shot past Foderingham and off the right post.

There was worse to come for Rangers when Senderos' bow

came to an end with a blatant deliberate handball when he misjudged the bounce of the ball. Dembele put the gloss on a classy performance by controlling Mikael Lustig's cross brilliantly before drilling across Foderingham and it was 5-1 in injury time when Kieran Tierney's low ball from the left was met by Armstrong, who took a touch of feet and placed a low effort past the goalkeeper. (SportsMax)

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Wallabies End Win Drought As Springboks Disappoint

South Africa delivered an underwhelming display in Brisbane and Australia capitalised to claim a muchneeded win in the Rugby Championship.

Australia ended a six-match losing streak and got on the board in this year's Rugby Championship with a hardfought 23-17 victory over South Africa in Brisbane. After losing last year's World Cup final to New Zealand, the Wallabies came into Saturday's match still searching for their first win in 2016 a 3-0 series loss at home to England preceding two emphatic losses to the All Blacks in August.

The pressure on Australia increased as the Springboks opened up an 11-point lead inside the first quarter at Suncorp Stadium, but Michael Cheika's men responded strongly to claim a deserved triumph. Tries from Adam Coleman - his first international score - and Bernard Foley, who also kicked 13 points, saw the hosts seize the upper hand. And there was to be no way back for South Africa, who were second-best at the scrum and struggled to generate any momentum as an attacking force following their two

early scores.

The Springboks opened the scoring after just three minutes, Warren Whiteley powering over from close range after Australia had been caught short by a break from deep.

Foley responded with a penalty, but things soon got worse for the Wallabies as South Africa added a second try against the run of play, courtesy of a brilliant counterattack. Australia looked to have a fine opportunity of their own with numbers wide, but a Foley pass was intercepted by Adriaan Strauss, who then flicked a pass inside for Elton Jantjies.

Spotting an abundance of space in behind, Jantjies calmly kicked the ball ahead for Johan Goosen, who was left with a simple pick-up and finish. South Africa were unable to kick on thereafter.

Coleman went over in the left corner following a floated pass from Will Genia, after Australia had twice turned down the chance to kick at goal. Foley converted and then added his second and third penalties either side of the interval to put his team in front for the first time.

The latter three-pointer came after Eben Etzebeth had been yellow carded for not rolling away, but Australia could not capitalise further - a Samu Kerevi score chalked off by the television match official due to the centre being in touch as he grounded the ball. Yet with South Africa posing little threat, home pressure was eventually rewarded as Foley dummied between two attempted tacklers for a match-clinching touchdown. A Morne Steyn penalty got the Boks back within a converted try, but that never looked likely to arrive.

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Mkhitaryan Makes Full Debut In Derby As Bravo Starts For City Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jesse Lingard will start the Manchester derby for United, while Claudio Bravo and

Kelechi Iheanacho are in for City. Jose Mourinho handed Henrikh Mkhitaryan a full debut as Jesse Lingard also returned to the Manchester United line-up for the derby against City at Old Trafford.

Mkhitaryan, a close-season signing from Borussia Dortmund, has shaken off a knock sustained on international duty with Armenia to line-up alongside Lingard and Wayne Rooney behind striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with Juan Mata and Anthony Martial dropping to the bench. As expected, City boss Pep Guardiola hands a debut

to Claudio Bravo following the goalkeeper's arrival from Barcelona, while Kelechi Iheanacho is a like-forlike replacement for suspended top scorer Sergio Aguero in attack.

Leroy Sane could also make his City bow after returning to fitness from a hamstring injury to take a place on the bench, although Mkhitaryan's former Dortmund colleague Ilkay Gundogan (knee) must continue his wait to be involved in the Premier League.

(SportsMax)

time the situation will settle down. "I'm a little bit sorry to have scored against France. I have many friends here. I play in Ligue 1," he told L'Equipe. "But I've done the best I could for my country. I didn't know it would cause such an outcry.

I'm trying to play the best I can and hopefully this settles [down]." Eder made a permanent switch to Lille in the close-season after a successful loan spell in the second half of the 2015-16 campaign. The former Swansea City forward is yet to score this term, but is confident he will start producing the

goods soon. He added: "I've set my personal bar at a minimum of 10 goals this season and a good place for the team in the standings. "I understand the expectations, but I need some more time." (SportsMax)

Eder 'Sorry' For Euro 2016 Winner After a negative reaction from fans in Ligue 1, Eder admits he is "sorry" for scoring Portugal's winner at Euro 2016.

Eder is "a little bit sorry" that he scored Portugal's winner in the Euro 2016 final against France after receiving a negative reaction from supporters in Ligue 1. The forward's extra-time goal was enough for Portugal to claim a first major honour and deny the hosts on their own soil at the Stade de France in July.

Eder plies his domestic trade in Ligue 1 for Lille and has received a backlash from the terraces in the early stages of the season. The 28-year-old hopes that in

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Queens Park Oval Handed Official Warning By ICC

The Queens Park Oval has been handed an official warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) under its pitch and outfield monitoring process. Only a day’s play was possible in the West Indies fourth Test against India at the venue, with a soggy outfield preventing the players from retaking the field.

Kingsmead in Durban, which hosted the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand from August 19 to 23, was also handed an official warning by the ICC.

With the warning being the first for either club, however, the grounds were expected to receive either a warning or a fine not exceeding USD 15,000, along with “a directive for appropriate corrective action”.

in future,” an ICC release said.

(SportsMax)

“The sanctions take into account Durban and Port of Spain venues' history of producing good conditions for international cricket and commitment by both the boards to take appropriate steps to ensure similar events are not repeated

McPherson Claims Unexpected Diamond League Title

When Bahamian Shaunae Miller suddenly withdrew from the season-ending 400 metres Diamond League race in Brussels on Friday, leaving US$40,000 cash and an automatic qualifying spot for the IAAF World Championships in London 2017 on the table, it opened the door for Jamaica’s Stephenie-Ann McPherson to claim both. The Jamaican quarter-miler has not been at her best this season, failing to break the 50-second barrier and missing out on a medal at the Olympic Games in Rio. All she had to do was finish ahead of the USA’s Natasha Hastings, who also had a shot at claiming the Diamond League 400-metre title, and she could salvage what has been, for her, a disappointing season. 300 metres into the race, that also featured OIympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson, NCAA star Courtney Okolo, and Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya, McPherson led Hastings as they battled each other for the season-ending bounty. Semenya however, rewrote the script, storming from behind past Hastings and McPherson to claim a surprising win in a personal best 50.40s.

Mpherson faded but managed to hold on for third in 50.51s, the same time as secondplace finisher Courtney Okolo. Jackson was fourth in 50.73, relegating Hastings (50.84)

to fifth. McPherson was just happy to be going home with the unexpected windfall. “It was a tough finish, not only because this is the last race of the season, but also because it´s difficult to stay competitive in the meets with almost no practice in between,” she said. “Rio was a disappointment, so this final win makes up for the hard work of a whole year.” (SportsMax)

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Richards Supports Professional WICB

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards has thrown his support behind the concept of a fully professional West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). At current the board consists of six territorial cricket associations each providing two directors, in addition to a number of non-member directors. The officials are elected for the post. The board has, however, often been accused of unprofessionalism and cronyism’ with most recent criticism calling for an audit. Richards believes a professional set-up with compensated individuals would to an extent alleviate a few of the current issues.

“The whole circuit itself has become professional and if you are going to have guys making decisions where individuals are paid professionally and paid handsomely in order to make some of these decisions, because some of these guys have their fulltime jobs, I see no problem with [them] getting a suitable enough stipend,” Richards said. “It’s about the people who would have made certain decisions in the past and who would have put us in certain positions and

embarrassed us in positions, to be accountable,” he said. “Some of the stuff you would have had to correct, some of the wrongs and some have gone totally ignored.” (SportsMax)

Forte Ends Disappointing Season With Win, Personal Best In Brussels Jamaica’s Julian Forte ended his Diamond League season with a win and a new personal best in the 200 metres at the Memorial Van Damme in Brussels on Friday. The 23-year-old student at the University of Technology in Kingston crossed the line along with Great Britain’s Adam Gemili and were both credited with 19.97s, a personal best for both. Churandy Martina of the Netherlands was third in 19.98s.

The Diamond League winner of the event, Alonso Edward of Panama, was sixth in 20.23s Forte, who broke the 10-second

barrier in the 100m in Revereto earlier in the week and joked afterwards that he is the wind-aided sub-10 king, said he just wanted to end his season on a high. “I just wanted to have fun tonight,” he said. “Getting a personal best in the final race of the season is always nice.”

Having seen his MVP club-mate Elaine Thompson win impressively earlier, Forte would have been buoyed to end the season on a high. Forte also missed out on competing at the Olympic Games in Rio because he lost his spot to Usain Bolt, who missed most of the Jamaican national championships in July after suffering a mild hamstring strain. “I was disappointed that I wasn’t at the Olympics because that is in fact why I have been working so hard,” he said. “Anyway, tonight was a good win and I am happy with that.” (SportsMax)

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West Indies, India Watched By 121 Million Fans The Twenty20 series between the West Indies and India in Florida last month pulled 121 million global viewers according to recently released research statistics. Despite a perceived lack of interest in Test cricket the preceding tour of the Caribbean garnered 70 million viewers. The first T20 match played on August 27, a thrilling one run win for the West Indies, was watched by a total of 97 million viewers.

By comparison the first match in the Test series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, in Antigua got the highest amount of views at 22 million. Of fans watching the India vs West Indies matches 86 per cent of them watched the T20 World Cup, with 83 percent also viewing the IPL. The West Indies Matches on the 27th and 29th August – was almost as massive as the IPL viewership this year. (SportsMax)

Thompson Adds Diamond Sparkle To Her Olympic Gold

It has been a successful few weeks for Elaine Thompson, who added Diamond League glory to her Olympic 100 metre title.

Elaine Thompson's stunning 2016 continued as the Olympic 100 metre champion claimed Diamond League success by defeating Dafne Schippers in Brussels. The Jamaican completed the 100 and 200m sprint double at the Rio Games last month and added the Diamond League title by crossing the line in first place on Friday, runner-up Schippers 0.25 seconds behind. Thompson's winning time of 10.72secs matched the meet record set by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce three years ago.

"Honestly I wanted faster this year, but OK, I won. Now I can go finally back home," Thompson said. "I keep on smiling, because this season was really great. If I have to summarise it in one word: Wonderful!" The women's pole vault was one of five events already decided coming into Friday's meet but there was still high drama as American Sandi Morris cleared 5.00m - the second highest jump of all time behind Yelena Isinbayeva's 5.06m from 2009. Morris attempted to break that record but failed all three attempts at 5.07m.

In the men's high jump, Erik Kynard prevailed in a fourway battle involving Bohdan Bondarenko, Robbie Grabarz and Mutaz Essa Barshim. The latter pair matched Kynard's best leap of 2.32m but it was the American who secured the points he needed. In the women's 400m, Eilidh Doyle came into the final race of the season with a six-point lead over Cassandra Tate, but it was the latter who prevailed, winning in a season's best 54.47 to take the title, while Doyle could only manage fifth place and was forced to settle for second overall.

Stephenie-Ann McPherson needed to finish above Natasha Hastings to clinch glory in the 400m and managed just that, coming home third while her rival could only place fifth in a race won by Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya, in a personal best 50.40. Asbel Kiprop and Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich did enough to hold off their rivals in the men's 1500 and 800m, while Fabrice Lapierre's leap of 8.17m was good enough for second place in the long jump and first overall, Gao Xinglong only managing 7.98. Almaz Ayana and Madara Palameika did the little that was required to confirm their respective wins in the women's 5000m and javelin, as did Piotr Malachowski in the men's discus. (SportsMax)