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At about 2000h last night, police say that Shazam Bacchus, 23 years, of No.

(Trinidad Express) Nigerian rebels who were involved in military attacks against the Nigerian government spent a year in this country as tourism students.

At approximately 19:00 hrs this evening, two motor vessels collided at Kartabo, Mazaruni River resulting in the death of one passenger.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Hollywood stars, ballet dancers, and soul singers on Sunday celebrated Kennedy Center Honors winners actor Tom Hanks, singer-songwriter Sting and comedienne Lily Tomlin during Washington’s high-profile tribute to excellence in the arts.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – In his latest film, “Top Five,” comedian Chris Rock takes the reins as a triple-threat director, writer and star, but once he assembled a cast of comic talent Rock said he was happy to just let them do what they do best.

At about 0130h. today, police say that three men, one armed with a firearm and the others with knives, entered a shop at Mango Landing, Essequibo River, and held up the owner Linden Mc Almont, 50 years, of Annandale, ECD, and his wife Maureen Mc Almont.

CHEC, the Chinese contractor for the CJIA expansion project today said it had signed a US$30M deal in Trinidad for the construction of the Movie Towne complex on the East Coast of Demerara at Turkeyen.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Guyana Jaguars defeated Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by an innings and 60 runs on the final day of their fourth round match in the WICB Professional Cricket League at Queen’s Park Oval here today.

The Private Sector Commission today said that though it would have been happier with a specific date for general elections, President Donald Ramotar’s announcement on Saturday that the polls would be held next year had removed some of the uncertainties about prorogation.

At about 2150h. last night, police say that Bharat Kellawan, 18 years, of Garnett Street, Campbellville, was walking along Sheriff Street when two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, confronted him and demanded his valuables.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A decision by the Reverend Father Sean Major-Campbell to openly embrace and show love to members of the lesbian, gay and transgender community during yesterday’s service at the Christ Church in Vineyard Town, Kingston, caught members of the congregation by surprise, with some telling The Gleaner afterwards that they felt betrayed by their spiritual leader.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – A South African court cleared British businessman Shrien Dewani today of charges that he paid hitmen to kill his wife while they were on honeymoon in Cape Town four years ago.

(Trinidad Express) A Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plane was chartered at a cost of TT$2.6 million to deport illegal immigrants back to Ghana yesterday following a marathon 12 hours of hearings before the High Court and Court of Appeal on Saturday in a bid to stop the flight.

The Trades Union Congress today branded President Donald Ramotar’s pledge of elections next year as deceptive and it called on all stakeholders to continue the pressure for the President to end the suspension of Parliament.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Six men held for more than a decade at the U.S.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,CMC – Captain Vishaul Singh struck his maiden first class hundred as leaders Guyana Jaguars took command of their fourth round match in the WICB Professional Cricket League against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force here Saturday.

President Donald Ramotar observed three years in office on December 3, 2014.

President Donald Ramotar addressing the media at State House today during which he announced that general elections will be held next year.(GINA

The gathering at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Industry’s dinner and award ceremony on Thursday night.

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh (at centre with red tie) and President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Industry (GCCI), Lance Hinds (next to Singh in grey suit) with awardees at the Chamber’s annual dinner at the Pegasus on Thursday.