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The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the crash of a single engine CESSNA aircraft – bearing registration number 8R-GPR, shortly after takeoff at the Eteringbang airstrip in Region 7 (Cuyuni/Mazaruni).

  Press freedom group, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) today called on President David Granger not to assent to the controversial Broadcast (Amendment) Bill which was passed in the National Assembly on Friday.

  The International Press Institute today called on the Government of Guyana to address “serious concerns” which have been raised here about the controversial Broadcast (Amendment) Bill which was passed on Friday despite opposition in and out of Parliament.

  GENEVA,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan security forces have wielded excessive force to suppress protests, killing dozens, and have arbitrarily detained 5,000 people since April, including 1,000 still in custody, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday.

LONDON,  CMC – Barbadian all-rounder Jodfra Archer continued to impress in the English County Championship stroking another half-century and then grabbing a brace of wickets, to help Sussex take command of their Division Two contest against Worcestershire here Monday.

Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) yesterday  found around 20 lbs of cocaine in a cooking gas cylinder at 25 Delph Street, Campbellville.

MANILA, (Reuters) – Australia, Japan and the United States today urged Southeast Asia and China to ensure that a South China Sea code of conduct they have committed to draw up will be legally binding and said they strongly opposed “coercive unilateral actions”.

(Trinidad Guardian) Security officers attached to the Piarco International Airport fear there may be a major security/safety breach in the future.

LAUDERHILL, Florida,  CMC – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by four runs, in the fourth match of the Caribbean Premier League here today.

In the wake of the crisis in the prisons system following the destruction of the Camp Street jail and the escape of high-profile prisoners, the AFC yesterday voiced confidence in Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan’s who is its immediate past leader and current Chairman of the party.

VALENCIA/CARACAS, Venezuela,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities suppressed a small rebellion at a military base near the city of Valencia today, arresting seven men who they say participated in a “terrorist attack” against the government of unpopular President Nicolas Maduro.

 President David Granger, this morning, paid tribute to Guyana’s first Executive President and founder of the People’s National Congress, Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of his death.

The Guyana Police Force  says it is investigating the murder of Randolph Seenauth, 51, unemployed of 125 South, Better Hope, ECD which occurred about 4.30 this morning.

(Trinidad Express) As turmoil continues to plague countries globally, including neighbouring Venezuela, more people are turning to Trinidad and Tobago as a haven from pain and persecution as evi­dent in a drastic increase in the numbers of those seeking refuge.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt’s farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 metres title today beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s chief prosecutor was fired today  and ordered to stand trial, less than 24 hours after a newly elected legislative superbody was installed with sweeping powers to strengthen President Nicolas Maduro’s grip on power.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – South American trade bloc Mercosur suspended Venezuela indefinitely today adding to international pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to dismantle a newly created pro-government constituent assembly and restore democracy.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Trinbago Knight Riders defeated St Lucia Stars by nine wickets in the opening game of the 2017 Caribbean Premier League at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground here Friday night.

(Trinidad Express) Relatives of two men who were shot dead in Kelly Village on Thursday night said they were unable to understand why they were murdered as they were not involved in any illegal activity.

Director of Prisons Gladwin Samuels last night confirmed that a fatal incident occurred at the Timehri Prison at approximately 5 pm yesterday involving prisoner Winston Hinds, 26,  who was on remand for murder.