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The PPP today condemned the government over the ending of the One Laptop Per Family programme.

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) says it has been informed that the locally registered ship “CAPT.

KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – The head of world athletics vigorously defended the IAAF’s anti-doping record on Monday, as global sporting bodies called for a thorough probe of the latest allegations to plunge international sport into crisis.

MANDEVILLE, Jamaica, CMC – Led by a half century opening partnership Guyana defeated Jamaica to retain the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-19 50-over tournament here on Sunday.

A visually impaired Guyanese cricketer, visiting St Lucia for a blind cricket tournament, died during a beach outing on Friday July 31, organizers of the tournament have confirmed, according to a report by the Caribbean Media Corporation today.

At about 1530h. today, the police say that Ganesh Henry, 30 years, of Hauraruni Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, was involved in an argument with another man at Hauraruni during which he was shot to his chest and abdomen.

At about 1325h. today , the police say that Cuban national Mirko Cardenos, 35 years, was walking along Regent Street, Georgetown, when he was attacked by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC — Contrary to reports in some circles experienced wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin was not dropped from the West Indies team for the proposed tour of Zimbabwe.

At about 2025h. last night, the police say that pedestrian Byron Persaud, 46 years, of Vryheid’s Lust, ECD, attempted to cross the roadway at Montrose, ECD, and was struck down by a motor vehicle.

At about 2300h last night, the police say that businessman Mark Warner, 47 years, of Henrietta Village, Essequibo Coast, was in his shop when he was held at gunpoint by three men, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

At about 1300h. yesterday, the police say that Naresh Pooran, 43 years, of Enmore, ECD, was held up by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, at Coomacka, Linden, during which the perpetrators took away his licensed pistol and ammunition and $1M and escaped.

(Trinidad Express) Four schemes of fraud and bribery against corruption accused Jack Warner are outlined in the extradition file from the United States now in the hands of Attorney General Garvin Nicholas.

Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall says the arrest of his ex-security guard in the investigation into the murder of Courtney Crum-Ewing appears as much ado about nothing.

The People’s Progressive Party says it is appalled of recent reports quoting Finance Minister Winston Jordan as saying the Cabinet of David Granger is actively considering pay hikes, in some cases more than 100% for its Ministers and Vice Presidents.

(Trinidad Express) SEVEN prison officers, including a member of the Prison Service executive, are facing suspension following last week Friday’s jailbreak in Port of Spain.

The police say that investigations are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death of Davonan Sookram, 37 years, of Philadelphia, EBE, whose decomposing body was found at about 1200h.

Four Guyanese who were sentenced in 2009 to long jail terms in Barbados over drug trafficking have been allowed by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to appeal a ruling of the Barbados Court of Appeal denying their application to appeal their convictions because time had run out.

(Trinidad Express) West Indies will no longer be touring Zimbabwe. While the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is still looking at other avenues to give the regional side a chance at qualifying for the 2017 Champions Trophy, India is not one of them.

HARARE, (Reuters) – The American dentist who killed Cecil the lion was a “foreign poacher” who paid for an illegal hunt and he should be extradited to Zimbabwe to face justice, environment minister Oppah Muchinguri said today.

Former Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran who verbally abused rights activist Sherlina Nageer earlier this year during a confrontation outside the Whim Magistrate’s Court is to be charged.