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WASHINGTON/DAMASCUS, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump today denounced a judge who lifted a travel ban for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries, vowing that his government would reinstate it as affected travelers scrambled for tickets to try to quickly enter the United States.

(Trinidad Guardian) No way – no how. That’s how some Muslims groups’ reacted to Government’s proposed tough anti-terrorism legislation revealed by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi on Thursday.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries banned from the United States by President Donald Trump can resume boarding U.S.-bound

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Leon Johnson stroked his second successive half-century as Guyana Jaguars won their third straight with an easy six-wicket triumph over Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners here Friday night.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is deeply concerned about the  escalating impasse between the Mayor and City Council and citizens regarding the implementation of parking meters “without appropriate consultation and transparent procurement”.

The Private Sector Commission today called on the Government to intervene in the current impasse between the citizens of Georgetown and the Mayor and City Council over the controversial parking meters which it says has virtually crippled retail business in the city.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) today said it read with consternation the pronouncements of the Minister of State, Joseph Harmon as these relate to the introduction of stricter regulations and closer monitoring of the foreign exchange market in Guyana.

What was intended to be a silent, apolitical protest by members of the Movement Against Parking Meters, turned into a politicized, verbal war on the side of those in support of the project, who initiated a counter-protest.

A forensic audit of the Guyana Office for Investment by Nigel Hinds has found numerous problems and said that after over twenty years of operations the agency has failed to fulfil its mandate and the organisation is plagued with poor governance, mismanagement, no strategic plan, an absence of Standard Operating Procedures for the various departments of Go-Invest and no policy for Investment Agreements.

LUANDA, (Reuters) – Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos confirmed on Friday he will not run in this year’s presidential election, calling an end to 38 years as head of state, but he will retain control of the powerful ruling party.

Ex-cop Shawn Neblett, 32,  is one of two men wanted by the police in relation to trafficking in narcotics at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri.

As part of Government’s plan to establish an age requirement for persons who sit on state boards, agencies and commissions, Hamilton Green will not be returned to the Board of Directors of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

Footballer Paul Anthony Daniels, 39, was this morning fatally shot in Callender Street, Albouystown and later pronounced dead.

(Trinidad Guardian) After some T&T Muslim families encountered problems with US immigration authorities in recent weeks—including visa cancellation—attorney Nafeesa Mohammed is calling for T&T and US authorities to find mechanisms to ensure people are fairly treated.

The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department yesterday issued a stern warning to fast food outlets to desist from importing products which are expired or have very little shelf life remaining.

(Reuters) – Pop superstar Beyonce said on Wednesday that she and her husband, rap star and entrepreneur Jay Z, were expecting twins, sending social media into a meltdown.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state on Wednesday, filling a key spot on the Republican’s national security team despite concerns about the former Exxon Mobil Corp chief executive officer’s ties to Russia.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) says that North-West District commuters are expected to benefit from significantly shortened travel time when the MV Barima returns to operation in about two weeks following more than a year of rehabilitation.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Neil Gorsuch for a lifetime job on the U.S.

BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s first moves to restrict the flow of people into the United States spread on Tuesday as Massachusetts and San Francisco sued to challenge two of his early executive orders.