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Following its Article IV consultation here earlier this month, the IMF says the local economy is expanding although growth was uneven and it urged a continuation of the sugar sector reform while attention is also paid to the risks of social dislocation.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump suffered a stunning political setback today in a Congress controlled by his own party when Republican leaders pulled legislation to overhaul the U.S.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) today defended the recent elections for Councilors at its Annual General Meeting held at Duke Lodge on 16 March, 2017.

(Trinidad Express) A 65-year-old businesswoman was found stabbed to death at her home yesterday.

Government’s suspension of the Metered Parking By-laws has led to Parking Meter Company Smart City Solution (SCS) firing 60 parking wardens with immediate effect.

The Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan in his deliberative judgement has taken a decision to revoke the appointment of  Jonellor Bowen, who served as Town Clerk of the Linden Mayor and Town Council, a release from the ministry said today.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named today as a 52-year-old British-born man, Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism.

KINGSTON,  (Reuters) – West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has appealed to have his one-year ban for a doping whereabouts rule violation dismissed.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Four people were killed and at least 20 injured in London today after a car ploughed into pedestrians and an attacker stabbed a policeman close to the British parliament in what police called a “marauding terrorist attack”.

(Trinidad Guardian) A note stating “Gone to the market” was left on the dining room table as Malabar mother Kizziah Charles left her three children asleep on Sunday morning.

A stand0ff between the government and City Hall escalated today with the Minister of Communities being ordered by Cabinet to formally suspend the by-laws for the parking meters project and from tomorrow the police are to ensure that there is no clamping of vehicles.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo this afternoon expressed concern that criteria identified by President David Granger for new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission may not be legal or constitution.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC — Guyana Jaguars have opened up a considerable lead at the top of the Regional four-day championship standings, following their comprehensive 10-wicket win over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the seventh round which wrapped up Monday.

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) today said that in collaboration with the Customs and Trade Administration it had refused entry to a shipment of 2,000 cartons of tuna labelled `Buiwick’ from China.

BELFAST, (Reuters) – Martin McGuinness, the Irish Republican Army commander who laid down his arms to become a key architect of Northern Ireland’s peace, died today aged 66, prompting tributes from allies and former enemies alike.

(Trinidad Guardian) Kenneth “Miller” Browne, 38, the ex-boyfriend of murdered WPC Nyasha Joseph, along with his ex-wife Melissa Browne, 28, appeared in court yesterday charged with murder.

GAWU says that a group of 40 cane planters were told by GuySuCo today that there was no work for them at the East Demerara Estate, a sure sign the union said that the estate is to be shuttered.

The Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Vishaul Zakaroo also known as “Daniel”, 18 years, a mechanic of 85 North Yakusari, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice which occurred about 23:00hrs last night in the said village, by his 22 year old brother, who has since been arrested.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The head of the FBI publicly challenged U.S.

RANCHI, India,  (Reuters) – Resolute rearguard action by Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh helped Australia escape with a remarkable draw against India on the final day of the third test today.