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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Mayor Says No To Audit Of City Hall’s Accounts

Recently elected Mayor of Georgetown Patrica Chase-Green has stated that no audit of City Hall will be done at the whims and fancies of Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo. Those comments came in light of repeated calls from Jagdeo for the city’s accounts to be audited. Green told the local media that the PPP/C did not heed her call for the city’s accounts to be audited when it was in office.

“It is unfortunate that he is calling for an audit now and when I was calling for it under his government, they would have bluntly refused to have that audit”, she stated. The PNCR, which Green is a member part of, reportedly has full control of City Hall for over two decades. The APNU+AFC Coalition Government upon assuming office, conducted a number of audits into state entities and as such, there has been numerous calls by prominent members of society for City Hall to be audited, but to no avail.

Allegations of gross financial misconduct, illegal tax deals, and secret deals with supporters of the Coalition Government have plagued the M&CC over the past two decades. Jagdeo has

been calling for a forensic audit into the operations, pointing out that the government has been selective in agencies that it chooses to audit. City Hall lacks accountability and transparency in finances, according to PPP/C Councilor Bisham Capen.

The Councilor stated that billions are being spent and no audit or financial reports are being conducted on the spending in accordance with the Municipal and District Act. 28:01. Mr. Capen stated that he along with other councilors are also calling for a forensic audit into the financial operations of the Council but only to be shot down by the Town Clerk, Royston King who gave no reason for doing so. The Councilor believes that his motion is being blocked by King and his associates.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Former Legal Affairs Permanent Secretary Responds To Legal Affairs Minister's Statement In Stabroek News Dear Editor In light of the recent statement issued to the press by Mr. Basil Williams, Minister of Legal Affairs regarding the non-renewal of my contract, I wish to respond. Firstly , I find it obscene that after my contract ended a month ago, July 22, 2016 over a month ago, now the Minister has chosen to go public to make this announcement without any official notice to me. I was made aware of this through the 31 st August edition of Stabroek News. On November 4 th, 2015, after having proceeded on six weeks Annual leave and preparing to resume duties, I received correspondence from the Ministry of Legal Affairs instructing me to proceed on my remaining fifty-two days accumulated Annual leave to facilitate “Special Audit” in expenditures for Law books and computer parts for 2012-2014.

Much to my surprise and embarrassment I read in several newspapers on December 8 th , 2015, that the Minister of Legal Affairs, told the media that I was sent on administrative leave. That was an untruth. On December 28 th 2015, two days prior to my resumption of duties, I received another letter from the Ministry of Legal Affairs that I should now proceed on a month’s Administrative leave to facilitate the completion of the Special Audit.

On January 26 th I received yet another letter to remain on Administrative leave for an indefinite period given the absence of the final special audit report.. I was subsequently informed that the report was completed and sent to the Ministry of Legal Affairs at the end of January.

I was also informed that the report had cleared me of all suspicion of wrong doing as the books and parts could have been a c c o u n t e d f o r. Ye t I r e m a i n e d o n Administrative leave until the end of my contract in July. To date, I have not received any official correspondence with regards to the findings of the special audit report. I requested a copy of itand was told it was at the discretion of the Minister of Legal Affairs to release same. What is disturbing is that Minister Williams feigned ignorance of these books when at a meeting he was told about them. It was even followed up with other discussions on procurement of books for the Ministry.

It is grossly unfair for Minister Williams to publicly attack me saying that I could not

account for the books when he knew who had them. I did approve the payment as the Permanent Secretary and the books were used by the former Attorney General and were kept in the Chambers. This outburst can only be deemed as mischievous and a deliberate attempt to discredit me. The Ministry does not store nor stock computer parts, these are bought on a needs basis on the advice of the Head of the Information Technology Department. My role in managing stocks whether books, equipment or any other item, is ensuring the criteria are met for purchasing. It should be noted that while I have oversight of the Stores, the Head of the Accounting Department has the responsibility to ensure all assets and equipment are recorded, issued and managed efficiently.

This Head of Department has the day to day responsibility of managing the Stores. This Head of Department remains on the job while I was sent off. It must have eluded the Minister of Legal Affairs that the Office of the Auditor General is constitutionally set up to audit all Government agencies .It was he who asked for a special audit to be conducted by the Office of the Auditor General. It was reported in the media that he did not accept the findings. The Auditor General’s conclusion is final. Is Minister Williams disregarding this? It is my firm belief, that this was all a smokescreen to remove me from the Ministry.

When Minister Williams met with me just after taking office, he said he has to ‘change the face’ of the Ministry to reflect there has been a change in Government. In my opinion Minister Williams made no qualms about wanting to remove persons from the Ministry as they were perceived to be supporters of the main Opposition People’s Progressive Party/ Civic. I have had meetings with the Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and Minister of Statein the Ministry of the Presidency Joseph Harmon on my matter but to no avail. I applied for renewal of my contract and two days prior to expiration date , of my contract I was in receipt of a mail from Minister Harmon’s office saying the final decision to renew rested with Minister Basil Williams.

In the absence of not setting objectives with me and having only worked with me for a few months, he really was in no position to make that judgement. It is very clear that he

paid no attention to the previous Audit and Public Accounts Committee reports. I applied for my gratuity for period 2015 2016 to which I am entitled, to date that has not been approved , not by the Minister of Legal Affairs nor the Minister of State. There must have been drastic policy changes as I know matters relating to Permanent Secretaries are usually dealt with by Office of the President, (now Ministry of the Presidency).

All letters instructing me to continue on annual and administrative leave, were signed by the Senior Personnel Officer of the Ministry of Legal Affairs without being copied to Minister of State. No doubt she was instructed by the Minster of Legal Affairs to write to me. After years of hard work, conducting my duties with integrity and transparency, excellent Audit reports and good reviews from the Public Accounts Committee, the careless action of the Minister of Legal Affairs has caused immense embarrassment and damage to my credibility. I am truly saddened and disappointed in the manner in which I was tossed out.

We know that women fight a continuous battle for respect, equity and equal treatment.

As a professional woman with the relevant skills, experience and qualification, I feel offended at the way this matter was handled by the Minister. As a professional do I not deserve the courtesy of being informed officially? It is no secret that there are agencies where questionable activities have taken place and that were highlighted in the media.

Yet no action was taken. Why the double standards? While I have should have no grouse about who the Minister wants as his Permanent Secretary, do not manufacture evidence to discredit me. I did not respond before because I still had and have faith in humanity. I hoped that common sense would have prevailed and this could have been resolved without acrimony.

Respectfully Indira Anandjit Former Permanent Secretary Ministry of Legal Affairs

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Guyanese Worries About Increasing Crime Rate– Guyana Daily News Poll Recent statistics released by the Guyana Police Force revealed that there was a 19% reduction in crime for the first quarter of 2016, a 9% reduction in reports of murder, 9% decrease in robberies that are gun-related, 8% decrease in robberies underarms, 38% decrease in robberies with violence, 8% decrease in robberies with aggravation, 18% decrease in rape and 22% decrease in break and enter and larceny.

Many Guyanese are questioning the legitimacy of these reports and from what percentage are these figures derived. As such, the Guyanese public is not optimistic about government’s crime fighting strategy. A survey conducted by the Guyana Daily News found that 85% of persons are of the opinion that serious crimes are up in the country, especially in the rural areas. Seventy percent of respondents are also of the view that the government is doing nothing to curb the crime situation.

The respondents are of the opinion that the police force should do more to combat crime, especially in vulnerable areas.

In Berbice the murder rate has increased. A total of 17 murders were committed from the period January 1, 2015 to August 2015. Over the past weeks, there have been a significant increase of murders and robberies in Guyana especially in Berbice. Only a few weeks ago, two bodies were found in the ancient county, one being a teenager who was identified as 14year- old Akeem Grimmomd and the other as 26-year- old Levan Chanderpaul.

According to the survey, residents are disgusted at the level of crime in Berbice. Residents are also complaining that there is

little police presence in this area and the response time has been ridiculously slow. According to the United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Sates, Guyana 2016 Crime & Safety Report, the general crime rate in Guyana is above the U.S. national average.

It was noted that criminal activities continue to be a major issue, particularly crimes against people and property. The majority of Guyanese are of the opinion that most violent crimes are committed on the coastland and the capital city.

However, there have been incidents of violent crimes committed in other parts of the country. The poll shows that in 2015 and 2016, crime increased throughout Guyana.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

10% Increase For Public Servants Is All Govt Can Afford - President Granger

President David Granger, speaking on his weekly programme, “The Public Interest” said that the 10% increase for public servants is as much as the government can do as of September 1, 2016. He also said that the final wages and salaries increase offer should not be viewed as unjust, but “what is affordable at present.” He stated that the government wanted to wrap-up this aspect of the expenditure, since it had to complete the 2017 Budget. “It is not unjust; it is what is affordable at present…I am not saying that the public servants do not deserve more but we did everything that is possible.”

The President justified the government’s position of 10 per cent for the lowest level of public servants and one per cent for the highest paid by stating that his administration did not anticipate the “volume of indebtedness” that exists stating that “we have not been able to find sufficient funding for the social agencies.” He also noted that the University of Guyana (UG), the public school system and the health system are still in need of adequate funds. He also alluded to the lack of ministerial planning units, and problematic situations at the National Procurement and Tender

Administration Board (NPTAB) but according to the president there will not be a problem in the coming year at NPTAB since mechanisms are being put in place to ensure that these kinks are ironed out.

The President made it clear that talks between the government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) have not been discontinued and that discussion will be ongoing throughout the year. But the final offer to pay a 10 per cent increase to persons earning $99,000 or less, six per cent to persons who earn between $100,000 and $299,000, five per cent to public servants earning between $300,000 and $799,000, two per cent for those earning between $800,000 and $999,000 and one per cent for those earning above $1M still stands.

“We want to continue to speak with the union for the rest of this year so that we have an outcome in 2017 that is satisfactory to both sides,” the President said. The GPSU last

week in a press release said government’s “final offer” on the wages and salaries 10% increase will be decided upon September 2 (today) at the union’s General Council meeting and has maintained its position that public servants should be provided with a “living wage.”

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Top Cop Lashes Out At Traffic Ranks Who Fleece Drivers

Acting Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine at a recent press conference revealed that the random stops made by traffic officers must come to an halt, stating that traffic ranks have been warned that they are only permitted to 'pull a motor vehicle over' if they were seen committing a traffic offence.

He continued by condemning officers who set up unauthorized roadblocks, explaining that roadblocks can only be set up if there has been a description released of a motor vehicle and or the occupants. According to Ramnarine, he believes that traffic ranks commit the act of random stops so as to "fleece people" if something is found to be wrong with

the documents of the vehicle.

He described this as "disgusting, shameful and humiliating," nothing that ranks who participate in such activities lack "pride and dignity". The commissioner urged the public not to condone the misbehaviors of the traffic officers but to make complaints and follow up on the complaints if they were wrongly stopped and wish for justice to be served.

But despite the comments b y t h e P o l i c e Commissioner, there are fresh reports of traffic ranks

stopping motorist and asking for their documents even though an offense was not committed. Meanwhile, some drivers have been calling for more traffic ranks to be on the roadways, given the increase number of accidents.

Acting Commissioner of Police, David Ramnarine

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

PPP Raises Awareness On New Global Human Order

A public forum hosted by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on Thursday dealt with the New Global Human Order (NGHO), led by Bishop Juan Edghill, Clement Rohee, and Edward “Eddie” Rodney, brother of the late Walter Rodney.

Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Rudy Insanally was slated to be in attendance but could not make it due to health concerns. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution promoting a New Global Human Order at its 65th session held on December 10. The resolution, “The role of the United Nations in promoting a New Global Human Order” was initiated by the late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan and was co-sponsored by 54 countries.

General Secretary of the PPP, Clement Rohee said that the forum was necessary for the public awareness and sensitization of the people to know that it was Guyana who put forward the initiative and as the original proposer, Guyana should be highly vocal about the resolution. The Guyana government made the proposal at the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen in 1995 for the first time.

Since then, it has been supported at numerous international forums, including the Caribbean Community, the Non-Aligned Movement, the South Summit, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Group of 77. Explaining to the audience the underline concept of the NGHO was Mr. Rodney who said it is based on peoplecentered sustainable development policy and programme aimed at eradicating poverty and the establishment of a more humane system of international relations.

Rodney recalled that Dr. Jagan’s inspiration behind the initiative was of the enormous

potential for human development after the end of the cold war and the acceleration of the technological development. He went on to note that the NGHO concerns not only the developing third world countries but the developed countries as well. Reemphasizing the focus on development, Edghill advocated the need for democratic inclusion in the development process.

He stated the Peace and development approached must have people at the center of development as human development is vital for economic growth. The resolution, which was first discussed in the General Assembly at its 55th session in 2000 and then discussed again through resolutions approved in, 2002 and 2007. The forum’s initial focus was centered on the growing disparities between rich and poor countries and on human development as it relates to the modern day struggles that developing countries face.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

First Lady Comforts Grieving Mum From Aruka River Accident

Georgetown, Guyana – (September 2, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, offered words of comfort and support to grieving Ms. Ophelia James, who lost two children in an accident on the Aruka River on the evening of Thursday, August 25. Ms. James is currently an in-patient of the Female Surgical Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) nursing serval injuries, including two broken ribs, a fractured shoulder blade and punctured left lung, following the collision.

The First Lady extended condolences to Ms. James on the death of her two children and spent several quiet moments speaking with her. The attending physician also updated the First Lady on the woman’s prognosis. Ms. James and her family, including her husband Mr. Basil DaSilva and their children, nineyear-old Loyzal DaSilva, seven-year-old First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger comforts Ms. Ophelia James during a visit Daveannand James and an older sibling, with her, this morning, at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. of Central Kumaka, were sailing home when a boat hit theirs from behind, Joseph, who is warded in the same hospital safety. Mr. DaSilva escaped with minor causing it to capsize and tossing them into the injuries and the eldest child is unharmed. wing as she recovers from minor surgery. river.

Meanwhile, the First Lady also visited (GINA) The younger children perished, while the Presidential Guard, Constable Jamelle eldest and their parents managed to swim to

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Oswald Hussein: A Living ‘Totem’

Oswald Hussein is a prominent Guyanese artist born in 1954 as a Lokono Arawak. His wooden sculptures have made his name stand high in the Guyanese Community. As an artist signature, his wooden sculptures reflect colorful memories of his roots, as well as the daily struggle of the common Guyanese. A high dose of expressionism can be appreciated in every piece.

A parade of colors that dominate the rigid wooden structure, giving it flexibility making his pieces more than simple objects of admiration, but live displays of art. Starting from the 60s as the projection of the success of the decades to come, Oswald Hussein cemented his notable reputation on the late 80s early 90s with pieces such as ‘Massasekeree’ 1989 and ‘Wepelly’ in 1991, winning the National Visual Arts Exhibition First Price in both years. His fist exhibition was hosted at the Venezuelan Cultural Centre in Georgetown in 1999, with the tittle of ‘Sunset Birds’ and ‘Sunset Birds II’.

In 2006 Oswald was offered the position of artist-in-residence at the Horniman Museum in London, taking part of the exhibition called ‘Amazon to Caribbean: Early Peoples of the Rainforest’. With a history of national and international recognition that built his profile as one of the most influential Guyanese artist of the last two decades, Oswald Hussein

has much more to offer still today. With the Indigenous Heritage Month palpating, the presence of the artist community has become vital for the representation of the cultural impact that this significant period of the year has over every Guyanese.

Several local talents are scheduled to show their nuances through different exhibitions nationwide.

Oswald Hussein, as the living representation of Amerindian heritage, will ‘dress’ the Castellani House in remembrance to this period, displaying 30 pieces of his sculpture on September 14 at the Indigenous Month Exhibition to be held in this location. With the goal to keep amazing his loyal audience, Hussein plans to delight the visitors to the venue, with a mixture of vintage and contemporary pieces, giving the pupils the opportunity to see the evolution of the artist reflected in a unique and exhibit.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

MATT Calls ForandJournalistic Best Practice a wide range of crimes, most of investment in journalistic best practice.

The Media Association of T&T (MATT) has responded to the decision by local television station CNC3 to sever ties with Crime Watch host Ian Alleyne. The decision was announced by the station in a press release on Thursday after several meetings with the television host.

MATT's response also follows a video published by Alleyne, in which he expressed gratitude to CNC3 and called on his viewers to continue supporting Guardian Media Limited. Below is MATT's full release. "Yesterday CNC3 became the third successive media house to sever business relations with the Crime Watch programme and its host/producer, Ian Alleyne.

The breakdown of this relationship illustrates again that without serious commitment to sound journalistic principles and conventions by media owners and individual producers, investigative programming and reporting content inevitably succumb under ethical, legal and public scrutiny.

While some viewed Crime Watch as sensational reality TV, the show also served a significant public interest. Many viewers relied on it as a window into communities that are relentlessly besieged by inadequate social services

which are ignored by the traditional media.

The programme on one hand bordered on exploitation of vulnerabilities while on the other hand it offered visibility and voice to citizens who were otherwise unable to access formal and timely redress through law enforcement and the judiciary. Mr Alleyne's reports and range of interviews filmed on location—including in many outlying areas—contrasted sharply with the output of so-called crime reporting by better resourced newsrooms.

Notwithstanding these worthwhile functions, however, Mr Alleyne and media owners failed to inject basic journalistic safeguards into a promising local programme that sustained its popularity over many years and many trials.

The frequent breaches of journalistic conventions of which the show has been guilty constitute ultimately a loss of credibility by media brands. MATT hopes that should there be a fourth incarnation of Crime Watch, its best elements that serve the public interest could be reinforced and its weaknesses addressed by consistent and meaningful

On a related note, MATT rejects any and all accusations that it is compromised in this matter because its president, Ms Francesca Hawkins, is a freelance weekend news anchor at CNC3. The MATT executive comprises seven active members from various media houses.

MATT takes this opportunity to state that whatever the shortcomings of the media industry, at no time during the term of this executive has any media house or owner exerted or attempted to exert influence over any executive member of MATT." (Trinidad Guardian)

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Police Heads Want More Support From Army In Crime Fight As Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Opposition Leader Kamla PersadBissessar meet to discuss spiralling c r i m e t o d a y, d i v i s i o n a l p o l i c e commanders say they are unfazed by impending challenges but with no additional resources being allotted to the T&T Police Service, the commanders say other law enforcement agencies can be better utilised to assist them in the fight against crime. In an interview yesterday, head of the South Western Division, Inraj Balram, said his troops were very willing to make the best use of whatever resources were available to

them.

Asked whether a stoppage of additional resources would pose a setback to ongoing crime initiatives, Balram said: “Not necessarily. I intend to maximise whatever resources we have and focus on specific areas which pose a problem.”

Asked to elaborate, Balram said he wanted to have 24/7 monitoring of coastal areas where drugs and guns were smuggled in. “We do not manufacture guns but the availability of weapons here is cause for concern. As a leader, I want to help the Coast Guard to monitor this but with limited resources only certain areas can be monitored at certain times.

Based on the intelligence we gather, we will move accordingly,” he said. He said he would not necessarily need to call out officers from vacation to do that. “We are going to restrategise and use our resources wisely,” he added. He agreed that the Coast Guard and Regiment could be used to boost patrols and assist in roadblocks, sting operations and community problems, adding: “All help is welcome but if we are to get the soldiers to have a permanent presence the minister will have to look at it.” He was hesitant, however, to say whether the private sector should be allowed to contribute to providing resources for the TTPS. “We have to do a study for this because we do not want to undermine the independence of the Police Service as we do our duties,” he added.

Balram also said crime and the fear of crime were affecting the economy as it impacted negatively on investor confidence. Saying national security should always get the largest chunk of the fiscal pie, he said he

would continue to ensure his division maintained the best crime detection rate in the country. Head of the Southern Division, Adeline St Louis-Pesnell, said she too was undaunted by news that the TTPS would get no additional resources to fight crime. “I have always felt empowered as the commander but I am mandated to use whatever initiatives necessary to reduce the crime in my division.

Despite what the Prime Minister said we will not refuse additional resources because we will be further empowered to implement more patrols, more exercises, more community projects, sting operations, community activities, community patrol officers and so on if we have additional resources,” she said.

However, St Louis-Pesnell said she had been calling out staff on leave. “People have been coming off their rest days to assist with the initiatives. We have had some success and we are prepared to persevere and increase our success despite our challenges,” she said. She said while there was no new crime plan they would continue to address criminal migration, deportation and the influx of illegal immigrants in T&T. (Trinidad Guardian)

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Pokemon Players Walking Into Traffic —Cops head of the Highways and Traffic Patrol,

The Police Service is urging parents to speak to their children about playing the popular Pokemon Go on their mobile devices while walking, noting yesterday that some of them end up in traffic while engaging in the activity. Speaking at the weekly police press briefing yesterday, road safety co-ordinator, PC Brent Batson, asked that parents must be vigilant and ensure their children are safe while playing the game, which encourages users to hunt for Pokemon characters in various places across T&T. The game was officially launched in T&T early last month and since then Southern Division officers have warned people about venturing into parks late at night playing the game as they could become targets for bandits. While neither Batson nor Supt Mathura Singh,

could say whether people had been physically injured by recklessly wandering into oncoming traffic while playing the game, Batson said they had noticed a trend with game users.

Yesterday, Batson said: “During some of our enforcement programmes, we noticed this almost addictive approach by pedestrians using this Pokemon Go Application with the phone. Sometimes they will run into parking lot spaces in front of vehicles, so we are hoping that parents could have that serious conversation with their children.” Singh added that of the 83 people killed as a result of accidents, 23 were pedestrians.

While none of these victims were killed playing the game, he warned that some

of those who have been enjoying the game could become a statistic if they were not careful. He added that apart from playing the game, pedestrians should not use headphones and other distracting devices when crossing roads.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Teen Stabbed During Argument

A 19-year-old Carenage resident became one of T&T’s 308 murder victims, after he was stabbed to death while liming on Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook, early yesterday morning. According to reports, Nicholas Jeffers, of L’ A n s e M i t a n R o a d , w a s standing near the corner of Luis Street and Ariapita Avenue around 5 am when he got into an argument with a man. The man reportedly drew a knife and stabbed Jeffers several times in his chest.

Jeffers’ cousins, who were liming at a nearby bar, noticed the altercation but by the time they rushed to his assistance his attacker had already ran away.

Jeffers was taken to the Port-ofSpain General Hospital in an ambulance but died shortly after being admitted. In a brief interview at the Forensic Science Centre, St James, yesterday, Jeffers’ relatives described him as quiet and peaceful.

“He very quiet and was not accustomed liming. He just went out last night as it was Independence Day,” a female relative said. She said Jeffers had graduated from the Mucurapo West Secondary School almost two years ago

and was unemployed. Asked whether his cousins had recognised his attacker or knew what the dispute was about, the relative said no.

“They don’t know who it is and they not really talking to us about it,” she said.

Investigators had not arrested the suspect up to late yesterday but were interviewing eyewitness and reviewing

CCTV footage of the incident captured by cameras from several businesses.

Jeffers’ killing raised the murder toll for the year to 308. There were 282 murders recorded for the same period last year.

Detectives of the Region One Homicide Bureau are continuing investigations.

(Trinidad Guardian)

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Public Utilities Gets Alexandra Place Cabinet has given the green light for the staff of the Public Utilities Ministry to be relocated to the controversial One Alexandra Place building, Port-ofSpain. Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young said so at y e s t e r d a y ’s p o s t - C a b i n e t n e w s conference in St Clair. He said Minister of Public Utilities, Ancel Antoine, and some support staff have already been relocated to the new location. He said when the transfer was completed by the middle of this month, the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs would be relocated from Abercromby Street, Portof-Spain, to 2 Elizabeth Street, St Clair, which had been occupied by the Public Utilities Ministry for the past several months.

He confirmed that One Alexandra Place was owned by relatives of Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi but said all discussions relating to the new arrangements were done without the involvement of Al-Rawi, who had recused himself from the deliberations.

But he assured all matters relating to the premises have been dealt with “completely above board with the highest levels of due diligence.” The building had been rented during the fiveyear term of the former People’s Partnership government at a cost of an estimated $45 million but remained

unoccupied for the entire period.

Yesterday, Young confirmed the nonoccupation of the building was an issue but said the new Government, since September last year, had established a sub-committee of the Cabinet to take a look at the matter to determine its suitability for use. He said it was found that the building continued to be suitable for occupation. However, he said there were still outstanding matters to be addressed, including questions about the procurement and outfitting of the building under the former PP administration, adding this aspect may be subject to legal proceedings.

He said Cabinet felt the building was unoccupied for far too long to the disadvantage of taxpayers. He added after several ministries bid for the premises it was found Public Utilities was best suited for it.

He said a new rental arrangement was also negotiated. He was not prepared to give details but said it would not be as high as what obtained under the former government.

“There is not going to be an increase in the cost of rental,” he

said. He said the building would be leased to the ministry for the next three years, while the Sport Ministry would complete its relocation by the end of next month. (Trinidad Guardian)

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Partners Seize $60 Million Worth Of Cocaine, Marijuana SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- During a period of one week, US (HIDTA) and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland (OCDETF) that investigates South American-based drug Security Investigations (HSI), working jointly with the trafficking organizations responsible for the movement of Caribbean Corridor Strike Force (CCSF), seized $60 million multi-kilogram quantities of narcotics utilizing the Caribbean worth of drugs and arrested nine individuals for drug as a transshipment point for further distribution to the United trafficking. From August 23 to 30, HSI special agents and States. The initiative is composed of HSI, the US Attorney’s CCSF counterparts seized 2,386 kilograms of cocaine and Office for the District of Puerto Rico, the Drug Enforcement 1,010 kilograms of marijuana, which represented one the Administration, the FBI, the US Coast Guard, US Customs and largest seizures since the creation of the strike force. On August Border Protection (CBP), and the Puerto Rico Police 30, CCSF special agents and officers seized 1,000 kilograms of Department’s Unified Forces for Rapid Action. (Caribbean cocaine in the municipality of Loiza, only two days after US News Now!) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detected a suspicious vessel about five nautical miles north of Quebradillas on August 28.

The boat, occupied by two men, was described as a 20-foot-long yawl sailing without navigation lights. The boat approached the beach area of Puerto Hermina where several people were seen unloading what appeared to be contraband.

Minutes later, CBP watched as the boat headed north, away from the coast.

Maintaining constant vigilance, CBP alerted Puerto Rico Police Department’s (PRPD) marine units to intercept the boat. PRPD arrested its two occupants, Israelin Silvestre Garcia and Juan Jose Lantiguo Nuñez, both Dominican nationals. HSI agents, who arrived at the landing location, seized 308 kilograms of cocaine.

On August 25, the US Coast Guard From August 23 to 30, HSI special agents and CCSF counterparts seized 2,386 kilograms of cocaine and intercepted a 26-foot vessel 90 nautical miles 1,010 kilograms of marijuana, which represented one the largest seizures since the creation of the strike force north of San Juan carrying approximately 1 , 0 7 8 k i l o g r a ms o f co c a i n e. Th r e e Dominican nationals, Policarpio Feliz Suero, Delios Feliz Suero and Alkuimede Melcede, were arrested in connection with the seizure. On August 23, a routine patrol aircraft spotted a fast boat about 44 nautical miles northeast of Blanquilla, Venezuela, which gave the appearance of being adrift.

The US Coast Guard Sector San Juan diverted US Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier to intercept the boat. After following international protocols, the boarding crew arrested four individuals and seized 1,010 kilograms of marijuana. Arrested individuals included: Michael Clark, Cedrick Walton, and David Mallard, all of Jamaica, and John Benn, of Antigua.

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US Coast Guard Rescues 12 Cuban Migrants MIAMI, USA -- The US Coast Guard Cutter Northland rescued overcrowded craft is inherently unsafe and puts migrants at 12 Cuban migrants on Sunday from a rustic vessel extreme risk." approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Key West. On The 12 migrants were among 36 Cuban migrants repatriated on Sunday at approximately 9 pm a Customs and Border Wednesday to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, by the Coast Guard Protection Bombardier DHC-8 air crew sighted a rustic vessel Cutter Kathleen Moore. Attempts by Cuban migrants to reach beset by heavy weather signaling for assistance. The air crew Southeastern US via the sea increased 53% in August from the remained on scene and vectored in the Coast Guard Cutter same time last year. At least 627 Cuban migrants took to the sea Northland crew. The Coast Guard Cutter Northland crew in August 2016. Since October 1, at least 6,393 Cubans have arrived on scene around 11 pm on Sunday, illuminated the attempted to migrate to the US via maritime means compared rustic vessel with search lights, and passed life jackets and a to 4,473 in the fiscal year 2015. These statistics represent the total number of at-sea interdictions, landings and disruptions in strobe to the migrants.

A Coast Guard Cutter Northland small boat crew safely the Florida Straits, Caribbean and Atlantic. (Caribbean News transferred all of the migrants to the cutter with no medical Now!) concerns. There were about eight foot seas and winds gusting to almost 30 knots during the rescue. "We make every effort to rescue those in distress at sea," said Cmdr. Marc Brandt, the commanding officer of the Northland. "I am extremely proud of our crew for completing this challenging nighttime rescue safely. I doubt that the rustic vessel would have lasted much longer in the strong winds and high seas that the storm had generated. While this group was rescued in the nick of time, attempting A Coast Guard Cutter Northland small boat crew approaches a rustic vessel 28, 2016, about 20 miles southeast of Key West, Florida, to rescue to illegally migrate in August 12 migrants. The rustic vessel was taking on water during a storm with p o o r l y c o n s t r u c t e d , approximate seas of six feet. (Coast Guard photo) Location data blurred for operational security unlighted and

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2016, the Cayman Islands government enacted a fisheries research and adaptive management in the Cayman comprehensive set of regulations aimed at recovering Nassau Islands have sparked a recovery in the species. The new Grouper, an endangered Caribbean reef fish. The new regulations, enacted last month, represent the culmination of regulations are based on more than a decade of collaborative the Cayman Islands’ commitment to science-based fisheries management. fisheries research carried out by the Grouper Moon Project.

The regulations represent the Caribbean’s most progressive set Scientific products stemming from the Grouper Moon Project of management actions for Nassau Grouper, and include: • All will continue to support healthy grouper fisheries in the take, possession, or sale of Nassau Grouper is prohibited from Cayman Islands in the coming years, while maintaining the December through April, inclusive (during the spawning Cayman Islands’ global leadership in collaborative tropical months for the species) • When take is permitted (May – fisheries research and management. The Grouper Moon Project November), only fish between 16"-24” can be kept and no more is funded in part by the Lenfest Ocean Program and REEF than five Nassau Grouper per fishing vessel per day can be kept donors. Peter Hillenbrand, Southern Cross Club, and Little • Nassau Grouper may not be taken on spear gun Reef Cayman Beach Resort/Reef Divers have provided significant Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) initiated the field and logistics support for the research team. (Caribbean Grouper Moon Project in 2001 in collaboration with the News Now!) Cayman Islands Department of Environment.

Ongoing research and education programming is conducted in partnership with scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Oregon State University. The project is the Caribbean’s oldest continuous grouper spawning aggregation research program, and represents one of the most advanced, multi-faceted tropical fisheries research programs in the world.

Large-bodied groupers, such as Nassau Grouper, represent some of the most important fisheries in the Cayman Islands. They also contribute to the tourism economy by providing unique and highly sought-after interactive diving experiences, and play a crucial role in maintaining reef ecosystems in the region.

Unfortunately, most large-bodied grouper species have experienced long-term heavy harvest. The Nassau Grouper fishery, in particular, was Nassau Grouper

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Justice Ministry Hosts Conflict Prevention Sessions For Community Leaders

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Justice, the justice system and equally important, they have a yesterday, hosted the first in a series of sensitisation sessions to responsibility to be active participants in the process of equip community leaders with skills to help citizens access transformation,” Mrs. Palmer said. The JUST programme is justice services, resolve conflicts and prevent crime. Portfolio supported by the Canadian government. Other international minister, Delroy Chuck, addressing the group at an opening partners of programmes at the ministry include the United ceremony at the Ministry’s offices on Constant Spring Road, States Embassy, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), said the project marks a major step towards returning discipline the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United and respect for the rule of law in Jamaica. Some 120 Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (Jamaica community leaders, including custodes, justices of the peace, Observer) school administrators, teachers, business owners and members of the clergy, attended the inaugural session.

The project, which is being carried out through the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) programme, is expected to provide special training for 1,000 persons each month, in areas such as restorative justice, child diversion, victim support and legal aid, as well as highlight social ills such as human trafficking, child abuse and domestic violence. Chuck said the Ministry is aiming for peace, civility, good order and improved behaviour in communities, as stability is necessary in achieving sustainable development and fulfilling the Government’s goal of economic growth and job creation. “(We are) looking to motivate, inform, empower and strengthen leaders in every nook and cranny of Jamaica, so we can restore Jamaica to pride of place where we can feel Delroy Chuck that we live in a society and are not looking to migrate,” he added. Chuck said the training will be taken to communities across the island over the upcoming months, with a session in Hanover next week. He further noted that the Ministry is looking to host ongoing sessions with community stakeholders at its head office. He urged participants to pass on the messages and skills acquired and encourage others to participate in the sessions offered by the Ministry.

“We are sending a signal to the Jamaican people and in particular to all law-abiding and decent citizens of this country to join us in the work that we are doing to safeguard the future of our country as we move towards a just, safe and secure Jamaica,” he said. Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, said the session forms part of the Justice Ministry’s drive to do its part to achieve Jamaica’s development goals contained in Vision 2030.

She said the Ministry continues to reshape the narrative of justice in the country through a programme of infrastructure, with the construction and rehabilitation of several court houses and facilities; the modernisation of systems and processes; the introduction of information and communication technologies (ICT); and the modernisation of legislation to improve the efficiency of courts.

“We are helping Jamaicans to realise that they have a voice in

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A Day Like Today

The Great Fire of London, a blaze of monstrous dimensions that consumed the British city almost entirely, started a day like today 1666. Fire, the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, have been the direct witness of the dawn and dusk in our civilization. Under control, fire can be used as an instrument of wonders. From the artesian of a brighter era for the Homo sapiens, to star in the simple preparation of a delicious meal. However if treated recklessly, can behave as the deadliest Fenix.

An ‘innocent’ spark in an unsupervised royal bakery, was the starting spot for one of the most catastrophic fires ever recorded in history. London suffered the holocaust of the century, after Thomas Farriner, a baker In Pudding Lane Street went to bed with the oven still hot. Waking up to a house in flames, Mr. Farrier opted to run for his life and save his family from the disaster. The fire rapidly spread due to several key factors; the archaic architecture of the epoch and the proximity of the houses, the obsolete fire service followed by the hot, dry climate of the beginnings of September, this accompanied by the lack of rain and constant winds.

Aspect that provided the perfect scenario for the blaze to grow into massive dimensions. The inferno punished the city for four days, engulfing 13,000 houses, nearly 90 churches, and countless public buildings. The old St. Paul’s Cathedral was destroyed, as were many other historic landmarks. More than 5/6 of the city was destroyed. An estimated 100,000 people were left homeless and only sixteen persons were known to have died, accordingly to reports of the year.

After the fire, King Charles II ordered to rebuild the city in a safer way to avoid such catastrophic repercussions in case of a future conflagration of this magnitude. The streets were constructed wider, houses were made of bricks instead of wood, and improvements in the fire department system were seen through the years. As a result, the total reshape of the colonial architecture of London.

Source: http://www.history.com/this-day- in-history/greatfire-of- london-begins -By- Rocio Perez, Guyana Daily News.

Picture: The great Fire of London 1666

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Islam Karimov: Turkey Announces Uzbek Leader's Death

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zbek President Islam Karimov, one of Asia's most authoritarian leaders, has died, Turkey says - despite no official Uzbek confirmation. Mr Karimov, 78 and in power since 1989, was taken to hospital last week after a brain haemorrhage but the government has only said he is critically ill. Uzbek state TV channels have dropped light entertainment programmes. Unnamed diplomatic sources in several countries have confirmed the death, and even funeral plans, to news agencies.

Reuters quoted three such sources while Associated Press cited an unnamed Afghan official as saying President Ashraf Ghani planned to attend Mr Karimov's funeral on Saturday. An unnamed Kyrgyz diplomat told AP the country's prime minister had also been invited to the funeral. Mr Karimov has no clear successor. There is no legal political opposition and the media are tightly controlled by the state. A UN report has described the use of torture as "systematic".

Mr Karimov often justified his strong-arm tactics by highlighting the danger from Islamist militancy in the mainly Muslim country, which borders Afghanistan. On Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told a televised meeting Mr Karimov had died. "Uzbek President Islam Karimov has passed away," Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said in a cabinet meeting broadcast live. "May God's mercy be upon him, as the Turkish Republic we are sharing the pain and sorrow of Uzbek people."

Long before Mr Yildirim's statement, rumours were circulating that Mr Karimov had already died. He had not appeared in public since 17 August. A Russian-based opposition website, Fergana, reported that preparations were under way for his funeral in his home town, Samarkand. Samarkand's airport has been closed to scheduled flights on Saturday.

Thursday Thursday: Mr Karimov's independence day speech read out on state TV by a presenter Friday: Government says Mr Karimov's condition has sharply deteriorated Some human rights groups say the Uzbek government is one of the most repressive in the world, notably after a crackdown in the eastern city of Andijan in 2005, when hundreds were killed.

Mr Karimov's followers argue that curbs on freedom are a small price to pay for law and order. "Yes of course, it's a price for stability, because we see what is happening now in Syria, in Iraq, in Yemen, in Afghanistan and even in Europe - you cannot defend yourself from the terrorist attacks," Sherzod Igamberdiev, a lawyer in Tashkent, told BBC News.

"If you put all your efforts into stopping terrorism, you will have criticism, but we live here, we know the situation on the inside, we are satisfied with him, we love him." Uzbekistan was long one of Russia's strongest allies among other former Soviet states but strains appeared in recent years, notably when Tashkent suspended its membership of a Russian-led military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

Analysts say Mr Karimov has played Russia, China and the West against each other to keep Uzbekistan from total isolation and to receive limited US aid. In 2014, Russia wrote off most of Uzbekistan's foreign debt to Moscow, forgiving $865m.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday the Kremlin had no confirmation Mr Karimov might be dead.

(BBC)

How rumours grew: Sunday: President Karimov "receiving inpatient treatment", Uzbek Cabinet of Ministers announces Monday: Daughter Lola KarimovaTillyaeva writes on Instagram that he suffered a brain haemorrhage Wednesday: Government cancels some celebrations for independence day on Mr Karimov had governed Uzbekistan since 1989(AP)

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Florida Coast Battered By Hurricane Hermine ind and rain from Hurricane Hermine has battered 95mph (119-153 km/h); some damage and power cuts

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Florida's northern Gulf Coast, causing flooding and power outages. Hermine made landfall early on Friday, becoming the first hurricane to hit the state in more than a decade. Wind gusts reached 80mph (130km/h), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. In the town of Cedar Key, waters rose more than 9.5ft (2.9 metres), among the highest surges ever seen, according to the National Weather Service. It passed through Florida and has now weakened to a tropical storm, making its way through Georgia before heading for the Carolinas.

Police in Taylor County, Florida, that has a population of more than 20,000, said the storm had inflicted "severe damage". In the state capital Tallahassee, where people were urged to move to higher ground to avoid flash floods, at least 70,000 homes were without power at one point, affecting 60% of people in the region. "Multiple" roads were blocked by debris and fallen trees, traffic officials in the city said. South of Tallahassee, the town of Cedar Key saw a 6.6ft (two-metre) storm surge, raising high tide to almost 10ft. Images from the town posted on social media showed significant flooding. Governor Rick Scott had earlier declared a state of emergency for 51 counties across the state. "It is a mess... we have high water in numerous places," Virgil Sandlin, the police chief in Cedar Key, told the Weather Channel.

“I was here in 1985 for Hurricane Elena and I don't recall anything this bad." Hurricanes in the US While Florida is prone to storms and storm surges, it has not seen a hurricane in close to 4,000 days The last hurricane to strike Florida was Wilma in October 2005, which made landfall in the same year as Katrina and caused five deaths and an estimated $23bn (£17bn) of damage The last tropical storm to hit Florida - what was once Hurricane Colin - was in June, and struck an area close to Hermine In fact, Hermine is the first hurricane to make landfall in the US since Arthur in July 2014 - no hurricanes touched down in 2010, 2013 or 2015 What's the difference between hurricanes and typhoons? "This is life threatening.

We have not had a hurricane in years," Gov Scott said. He added that 8,000 members of the Florida National Guard were prepared to be deployed in the wake of the storm. Mr Scott ordered evacuations in five counties in Florida's north-west and called for voluntary evacuations in three other coastal counties.

Category one: sustained winds of 74-

Category two: winds of 96-110mph (154-177 km/h); extensive damage Category three: winds of 111-129mph (178-208 km/h); wellbuilt homes suffer major damage Category four: winds of 130-156mph (209-251 km/h); severe damage to well-built homes, most trees snapped or uprooted Category five: winds of 157 mph (252 km/h) or higher; high percentage of homes destroyed, area uninhabitable for weeks or months Source: NOAA “I've never seen it this high, it's pretty damn crazy," said Courtney Chason, who lives in the coastal town of Carrabelle.

"I hope it doesn't get any higher; we need lots of prayers."

The city of St Petersburg near Tampa was littered with downed palm fronds and tree branches, and low-lying streets were flooded.

Weather officials predict Hermine could bring heavy rains along the East Coast in the coming days. Stacy Stewart of the National Hurricane Centre told the BBC there was a risk of tornadoes over the coming hours in those areas. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency for 56 counties. Some models show that the storm will stall near the New Jersey coast next week, potentially bringing prolonged heavy rain to the area. (BBC)

Hurricane Hermine caused a 6.6ft (two-metre) storm surge that brought whatever was in its way onto land(AP)

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Samsung Recalls Note 7 Flagship Over Explosive Batteries

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amsung Electronics is recalling its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and said that battery problems were behind phones catching fire. The decision follows reports in the US and South Korea of the phone "exploding" during or after charging.

The South Korean company said customers who had already bought the phone would be able to swap it for a new one. Samsung said it had been difficult to work out which phones were affected among the 2.5 million Note 7s sold.

"There was a tiny problem in the manufacturing process, so it was very difficult to figure out,'' the president of Samsung's mobile business Koh Dongjin told reporters.

“It will cost us so much it makes my heart ache. Nevertheless, the reason we made this decision is because what is most important is customer safety," he said.

The firm said it would take about two weeks to prepare replacement devices.

According to Samsung, the phone has been launched in 10 countries so far but with different companies supplying the batteries. The recall comes just one week ahead of an expected presentation of a new iPhone model from its main rival Apple.

This is an extraordinary decision for a tech giant to make based on so few reported incidents - Samsung says it is aware of only 35 cases worldwide. It's bad timing so soon after a big product launch and especially given that Samsung's rival Apple is understood to be preparing to unveil a new iPhone.

However, the firm says it has discovered a problem with the battery cell and is halting sales while it inspects its suppliers. People who have already bought the device - which is only available to pre-order in the UK - will be issued with a replacement.

Stories about exploding smartphone batteries do make the news from time to time - lithium ion batteries are flammable but very widely used.

Reported 'explosions' Over the past few days, several users have reported their phones catching fire or exploding while charging, and Samsung said it had confirmed 35 such cases. A YouTube user uploaded a video under the name Ariel Gonzalez on 29 August of a

Galaxy Note 7 with burnt rubber casing and damaged screen. He said the handset "caught fire" shortly after he unplugged the official Samsung charger, less than a fortnight after purchasing it.

Further images of a burnt Galaxy Note 7 were uploaded to Kakao Story, a popular social media site in Korea, on 30 August.

A user wrote: "There was another explosion of the Galaxy Note 7. It was my friend's phone. A Samsung employee checked the site and he is currently in talks over the compensation with Samsung. You should use its original charger just in case and leave the phone far away from where you are while charging." Flagship phone The phone was only launched on 19 August and has since then been generally well-received by critics and consumers.

The Galaxy Note 7 model is the latest of Samsung's series of so called phablets smartphones with very large screens.

Samsung also added an iris scanner to the Note 7, which lets users unlock the phone by detecting patterns in the eyes.

In July, Samsung beat expectations with record earnings in the latest quarter with strong smartphone sales helping the firm post its best quarterly results in more than two years. Samsung had predicted continued increase in demand for its smartphones and tablets in the second half of the year. (BBC)

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Brock Turner: Stanford Sex Attack Swimmer Freed From Jail

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student at a top US university whose six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in 2015 was widely criticised for being lenient has been released from prison. Brock Turner, 21, who was a swimming champion, assaulted the woman outside a Stanford University fraternity house. He was freed from the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose, California, after serving three months. Inmates in California typically serve 50% of their sentences before release.

Turner, who left the jail without commenting to journalists, apparently intends to return to Ohio to live with his parents.

Under the terms of his release, he faces three years of supervised probation and will be registered as a sex offender for the rest of his life. The local sheriff's office in Ohio said Turner would be treated "no differently than any other sex offender we monitor". The former swimmer's sentence had been widely criticised for being overly lenient.

Prosecutors had demanded a sentence of six years in state prison.

Judge Aaron Persky, who handed down the sentence, expressed concern about the impact of prison on Turner. In his decision, he said positive character references and Turner's remorse and lack of previous criminal record were mitigating factors. Turner's father, Dan, also sparked outrage

during the case, saying his son should not have been jailed for "20 minutes of action".

Two witnesses said they had seen him sexually assaulting the woman, who was lying on the ground unconscious. The victim, referred to by the pseudonym Emily Doe, then released her victim impact statement publicly. It was read by millions, and praised by US Vice President Joe Biden. She criticised Turner for not admitting the crime and putting her and her family through an "invasive" and "aggressive" trial. Later, she expressed disappointment at the "gentle" sentence her attacker received. (BBC)

Brock Turner left the Santa Clara County jail early on Friday morning(REUTERS)

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Apple Tax: Irish Cabinet To Appeal Against EU Ruling

he Republic of Ireland's cabinet has agreed to appeal against the European Commission's ruling that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13bn (£11bn) to Apple. The decision was taken after a half-hour meeting of the cabinet. The Irish government previously said it "disagrees profoundly" with the ruling. Apple chief executive Tim Cook said he was "very confident" the ruling would be overturned on appeal. He called the European Commission's decision "maddening" and "political".

Dail motion "A motion will come before the Dail (parliament) on Wednesday seeking an endorsement of that decision," said a government spokesman on Friday. The cabinet first met on Wednesday but decided to adjourn until Friday for "further time to reflect on the issues and to clarify a number of legal and technical issues".

This is a minority Fine Gael government that includes independents. It is dependent on the support of the main opposition party, Fianna Fáil.

Fianna Fáil has indicated that it wants to see an appeal of the commission's ruling, if only to see who is right - Brussels, or Dublin - on whether or not the Irish government had a secret deal with Apple. Also at stake is the credibility of the independent tax authority in the Republic, the Revenue Commissioners. For the government

to turn down 13bn euros, equivalent to the country's annual health budget, is a huge political ask. The government's view is that it is in Ireland's long-term interest not to be seen as a tax haven, but to be seen as transparent regarding its taxation.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Thursday that the European Commission's decision was "maddening" and "political". He was "very confident" the ruling would be overturned on appeal, he added. However, European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager rejected Mr Cook's claims. "The is a decision based on the facts of the case, looking into Apple Sales International, how they are arranged within Ireland, and the profits recorded there," she said. (BBC)

The Irish government previously said it 'disagrees profoundly' with the ruling(RTE)

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Marine Ciarán Maxwell Charged With Terror Offence

Royal Marine from Northern Ireland is in court charged with terror-related offences including bombmaking and storing weapons. Ciarán Maxwell, 30, has been charged with one offence of terrorism, one of fraud and one of possessing cannabis. He was arrested in Somerset last week after searches in Larne and Devon. The serving Marine's arrest was understood to be connected to the discovery of two arms dumps in County Antrim earlier this year.

He is charged with manufacturing explosives, making devices and storing them in barrels in hides in England and Northern Ireland. The charges include obtaining articles for use in terrorism - specifically chemicals and components to make bombs - and having an image of an adapted police pass card. He arrived at Westminster Magistrates Court shortly after 15:00 BST. The charges come as part of long-running investigation involving the Security Service (Mi5), the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the South West Counter-Terrorism Unit, as well as Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Unit, says BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Danny Shaw, who is at the court. Searches ongoing Mr Maxwell is accused of carrying out research resulting in "the creation of a library of documents" likely to be of use to terrorists. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 1 January 2011 and the day of his arrest in Somerset, 24 August 2016.

Ciarán Maxwell: Charges in brief Charge One involves the creation of a library of documents likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism It also relates to obtaining chemicals and components for making explosive substances It covers the possession of an adapted PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) pass card and items of PSNI uniform It relates to manufacturing explosive substances and creating and maintaining hides to store bomb components in England and Northern Ireland Charge Two relates to possession of cannabis Charge Three is a fraud charge relating to bank cards Ciarán Maxwell: Full list of charges A separate charge says that on 24 August this year

Maxwell had a quantity of cannabis in his possession with intent to supply. He has also been charged with fraud and is accused of having images of bank cards and associated CVC numbers for use in connection with fraud between 1 November 2015 and 24 August 2016. Mr Maxwell was arrested on 24 August by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's counter terrorism command, supported by Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall Police.

The Marine, origially from Larne in County Antrim, was taken to a West Country police station in Somerset before being transferred to a London police station last Thursday and questioned on suspicion of being involved in the preparation for acts of terrorism under Section Five of the Terrorism Act. Property searches in Exminster are now complete, while searches at New Powderham Plantation in Devon will continue into next week. Police Service of Northern Ireland searches in Larne, County Antrim, are ongoing. (BBC)

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Melania Trump Sues Daily Mail And US Blogger For $150m Over Sex Worker Claims elania Trump is suing a British newspaper and a US biography, who claimed Mrs Trump had posed for nude photos

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blogger for $150m (£114m) over allegations she was a sex worker in the 1990s, her lawyer says. The Daily Mail suggested Mrs Trump may have worked as a parttime escort in New York, and met husband Donald Trump, who is now running for the White House, earlier than previously reported. The claims were "outright lying", lawyer Charles Harder said. Both the blogger and the Daily Mail have since retracted their articles.

“These defendants made several statements about Mrs Trump that are 100% false and tremendously damaging to her personal and professional reputation," Mr Harder said in a statement.

"Defendants' actions are so egregious, malicious and harmful to Mrs Trump that her damages are estimated at $150m," Mr Harder's statement said. He has filed the complaint before the Circuit Court for Montgomery County in the US state of Maryland. The document states that Melania Trump asks the court to rule against all defendants "in an amount in excess of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) in compensatory and punitive damages".

There has been no explanation of the discrepancy. Mrs Trump, 46, was born in Slovenia and moved to the US to work as a model in the 1990s. She married Mr Trump in 2005. Blogger Webster Tarpley had written that Mrs Trump feared her past becoming public.

The article on the Daily Mail's website quoted claims published in Slovenian magazine Suzy that the modelling agency Mrs Trump was working for also functioned as an escort agency, court papers show.

The newspaper also quoted Slovenian journalist Bojan Pozar, author of an unauthorised

in New York in 1995 and alleged that she had met Mr Trump that year, three years before their reported first meeting in 1998.

Her lawyers say she moved to the US in 1996. Mr Tarpley meanwhile alleged that Mrs Trump was "reportedly obsessed by fear of salacious revelations by wealthy clients from her time as a high-end escort" and had suffered a "full-blown nervous breakdown".

The Daily Mail's retraction, published late on Thursday, insisted it had not suggested the sex work claims were true but said that, even if false, they could affect the US presidential campaign. In July, Mrs Trump was embroiled in a row over plagiarism, after her speech at the Republican convention.

Lines matched almost word for word those delivered by First Lady Michelle Obama at the Democrats' convention in 2008.

An employee of the Trump Organisation, Meredith McIver, later admitted her role in writing the speech, saying it was her mistake. (BBC)

The allegations against Mrs Trump are "outright lies", her lawyer says(AFP/GETTY)

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Pakistan Blast At Court Leaves Several Dead In Mardan suicide bomber has attacked a court in the northern Who are the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar?

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Pakistani city of Mardan, killing at least 12 people and •A faction of the Pakistani Taliban that operates independently injuring more than 50, officials say. The attacker threw in the Mohmand tribal region and surrounding areas. a hand grenade before running into the court area and •Name translates as The Party of Freedom Fighters. detonating a bomb, police told the BBC. Also on Friday, four •Carried out several attacks in Pakistan's north-west, including suicide bombers targeted a Christian neighbourhood near the Peshawar Valley region.

Peshawar before being shot dead.

•Major attacks include a suicide bombing that killed more than Both attacks took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and 70 people at a park during Easter celebrations. were claimed by Taliban faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. Militants •Soldiers, lawyers and religious minorities are among those have targeted lawyers in the past, including a bomb attack in targeted. (BBC) Quetta last month that killed 18 lawyers. That attack was also claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. Ijaz Khan, The suicide bomber tried to reach the court's bar room, where several lawyers had gathered(AFP) deputy inspector general of police for Mardan district, told reporters three lawyers and two police officers were among the dead at the courthouse. The suicide bomber attempted to reach the court's bar room, where several lawyers had congregated - but was shot by police before he could enter, Mr Khan said.

The president of the Mardan Bar Association, Amir Hussain, told reporters he was in a neighbouring room when the blast happened. "There was dust everywhere, and people were crying [out] loud with pain," he said. Lawyers have come under attack because they are "an important part of democracy, and these terrorists are opposed to democracy", he added in quotes carried by the AFP agency.

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Kenyan MP Pushes For Law To Recognise Intersex People

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Kenyan MP has asked the country's parliament to pass transsexual woman who had sued the education authorities for a law to recognise a third gender to end discrimination refusing to amend her certificates to reflect her new gender and against those who identify as intersex. Isaac Mwaura is name. Despite the high-profile case, other minorities in Kenya also asking for funding for gender alignment surgery and a are still sidelined. Mr Karanja is finding it hard to get a job as public awareness campaign to end stigma against intersex "some businessmen think I will make their businesses people. "They see me as a curse," one person born female who collapse". later developed male physical characteristics told the BBC. South African Olympic champion athlete Caster Semenya, is Intersex are people whose sex is neither completely male nor believed to be intersex. Despite her sporting achievements, she female. James Karanja, who identifies as a male, told the BBC's has been dogged by controversy because she has Idris Situma in Nairobi of the anguish he's been experiencing. hyperandrogenism, a condition that makes her have "My official name is Mary Waithera - the name that I was given testosterone levels far in excess of the vast majority of women. by my mother after my gender was confused at birth. They Some say she has an unfair advantage over other women. It's thought I was a girl but I'm a boy." Mr Karanja is currently not the same for Mr Karanja's colleagues, he says many them undergoing a surgical realignment procedure, a costly medical have found life unbearable and some have committed suicide. expense beyond the reach of many. Mr Mwaura says it is for (BBC) this reason that he is pushing his colleagues in parliament to allocate money in the budget to cater for the medical expenses of 120 people registered as intersex, "Already a process to assist James medically has proven to be an expensive affair," he said.

Mr Karanja says the ambiguity in his identity has taken a toll on his life and that of his family, especially his mother. "My mother had a mental breakdown because my relatives were avoiding me. Some say I'm a bad omen." Kenya is a largely conservative country where issues of gender identity and sexual orientation are usually dismissed using cultural and religious beliefs.

However, in 2014, a court in the country Isaac Mwaura is also asking for funding for alignment surgeries and a public awareness campaign broke with tradition by ruling in favour of a

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Australian PM 'Read Riot Act' To Missing Ministers

ustralia's prime minister has said he "read the riot act" They've been embarrassed. They've been humiliated. They've to three ministers after they went home early, meaning been excoriated and it won't happen again." Labor his government lost a series of votes. Prime Minister frontbencher Anthony Albanese told the Nine Network: "If you Malcolm Turnbull's conservative coalition holds a majority of can't run the parliament, you can't run the country." "It was a one seat in the parliament. The opposition Labor Party came farce yesterday, it shows as an example of just how out of touch within a single vote of calling for a royal commission into this government is; it doesn't have an agenda, it doesn't have Australian banks. Coming at the end of the first week of the new ideas and now it doesn't have control of the House of parliament, the result is an embarrassment for Mr Turnbull. It is Representatives." seen as undermining the government's claim of having a Treasurer Scott Morrison dismissed the tactics as a "stunt" while Labor MP Michael Dandby said the move was a "strong working majority".

Mps summoned back Three senior ministers - Peter Dutton, "legitimate political tactic". Former Prime Minister Tony Christian Porter and Michael Keenan - were among the Abbott, now a backbench MP, said it would be a learning coalition MPs not in the Lower House when Labor decided to experience for many people. "All of us are learning lessons all pull a surprise test of the government's power. Their absence the time, whether you're a journalist, a member of parliament, a meant the opposition won three consecutive motions: first whip or even a prime minister," he said. (BBC) surprising parliament against adjourning at the usual time of 16:30. Second and third votes effectively brought forward a fourth vote on a royal commission into Australian banks. The opposition have been pushing for this after a series of allegations of misconduct in the banking sector. In response, MPs were recalled from airports and turned back on return drives to Sydney.

The government then regained control over parliament to quash the proposal. 'It was a farce' Mr Turnbull said the move exposed a degree of complacency among his colleagues, and that he had "read the riot act" to the ministers. "A number of our members should not have left the building," he told 3AW radio. "They did the wrong thing, they know they did the wrong thing. "They've been caught out.

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Italy's PM Criticises Government Led Fertility Campaign

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taly's prime minister has distanced himself from a campaign promoted by his health minister which encouraged couples to have more children. The Fertility Day campaign was criticised on social media for appearing not to understand the reasons behind Italy's low birth rate. In one advert a woman holds an hourglass next to the words: "Beauty has no age limit. Fertility does." It is feared Italy's ageing population will damage growth and services.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said in an radio interview that none of his friends had decided to have children after seeing an advert, and that stable jobs and day care were the key to boosting the nation's population. "If you want to create a society that invests in its future and has children, you have to make sure the underlying conditions are there," he added. Critics of the campaign say there are many reasons why Italian women are having fewer children, including high unemployment, low wages, poor maternity rights and inadequate child care.

Health minister Beatrice Lorenzin who described the decline in the country's birth rate as "apocalyptic" in May, has now ordered changes to the online campaign.

"We did not intend to offend or provoke anyone. If the message has not gone across as w e would have liked we will change it." "Common good" A storm of protest erupted on social media following its launch on Wednesday with many accusing it of being patronising and sexist. One woman on Twitter asked "Which century is it again?" while another said "Appalled. Sure. Italian women are all waiting for the storks, aren't they?" Some Italians likened it to Mussolini's proclamation in the 1930s that it was the social duty of women to have children.

As part of the campaign, the ministry is to hold a "Fertility Day" on September 22nd and will have meetings in four cities where experts will talk about factors that effect fertility. On its website it shows water dripping and the words "fertility is a common good" and a man holding a half-burned cigarette with the words "Don't let your sperm go up in smoke." Working women Italy has an ageing population with just 488,000 babies born in Italy in 2015, fewer than in any year since the modern state was founded in 1861.

Its fertility rate last year was 1.35 children per woman compared with an EU average of 1.6. Employment among

women in Italy remains stubbornly low compared to other EU countries though, with many complaining of discrimination.

Former prime minister Mario Monti tried to stamp out the practise of some employers forcing new staff to sign an undated resignation letter which could be used later to end their employment. Economists say women who became pregnant often fell victim to such a ploy. Earlier in the year Health minister Beatrice Lorenzin proposed doubling child benefits to encourage more couples to start families. (BBC)

Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin said the campaign has been misunderstood(REUTERS)

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National School Of Theatre Arts & Drama The Ministry of Education Department of Culture in collaboration with the Unit of Allied Arts and Digicel, has launched the National Drama Festival (NDF) 2016.This annual festival was created by the National School of Theatre Arts and Drama (NSTAD) with the intention to promote the artistic movement nationwide, stimulating the theatrical spirit in local talents.

A wide spectrum of activities are programed nationwide to allow local talents to openly express their abilities in the field. A casting system will select the best performances, performances that will be displayed at the National Cultural Centre at the Finals in November.

Outstanding productions and performances will be awarded with Trophies, Cash and other prizes amounting to more than $6M, including the major prize to the Best Open Full Length Play of $1M. The National School of Theatre Arts and Drama aims high with this festival, looking forward to become the biggest theatrical event of the Caribbean. Bringing communities, villages from all over the country together for the nobel sake of art. The National Drama Festival, makes the corners of every village shine with a subtle glow.

Training will be provided by the institutions in charge to groups and individual artists, not only to improve in their performances, but also in dramatic writing and production. Companies, clubs, institutions, community groups, secondary schools and producers are invited to enter the competition, filling the Expression of Interest forms submitting them at the Unit of Allied Arts, Queen’s College Compound, National School of Theatre Arts & Drama, National Cultural Centre.

Forms can be downloaded at https://www.facebook.com/Guyanadramaschool/ Participants can perform in five categories: • Open Full-length • Open One-Act or Short Play • Junior; Debutantes • Secondary Schools.

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Daily Horoscope

You can mesmerize anyone you meet with your cultured attitude and outlook. Empty promises are evident; therefore, get it in writing, to be safe. Problems with gas, oil, or water in your home may disrupt your routine.

You can make money through real estate or by using your head when it comes to personal investments. Your partner may be erratic today if you haven't paid enough attention to him or her. All your energy should be directed into moneymaking opportunities.

You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. Look into ways to better yourself through improving your dietary habits and daily routines. Take a trip or just spend some quality time with your mate.

You can make financial gains if you are prepared to take a risk. Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; reevaluate what you see in each other.

Don't hold back.

You can benefit financially if you put money or maintenance into your living quarters. Don't take offense at comments made by coworkers. You need an outlet.

Socialize with friends, but don't overspend on lavish entertainment. Chronic health problems are likely to surface if you are keeping your problems locked up inside. Your passionate mood will be well received by your mate.

Money problems will be difficult to deal with if you have a partner. You can easily impress others with your generous nature. Be aware of any emotional deception. Do not sign legal contracts or documents today.

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Confident Wawrinka Playing At 'A Great Level’

Two-time grand slam winner Stan Wawrinka is likely to prove a serious contender at the US Open. US Open third seed Stan Wawrinka has welcomed suggestions he can pose problems to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at Flushing Meadows. Wawrinka defeated Alessandro Giannessi 6-1 7-6 (7-4)

7-5 on Thursday to book a third-round clash with Dan Evans. The Swiss, addressing the media after the match, agreed with claims he represents a serious obstacle to the top seeds.

"I am [a threat] right now," Wawrinka said.

"I'm number three in the world with a great career so far. "I'm happy with what I'm doing so far in my career. I'm happy with the way I'm playing so far in the tournament and let's see what can happen. "I think in general it was a great level. I'm feeling well and playing good shots. [Louis] Armstrong [Stadium] I think is a little bit faster than what it used to be, a little bit faster than the other courts."

Of Giannessi, who held his own despite a lowly ranking of 243rd in the world, Wawrinka added: "I knew what to expect.

He's a great player, he has some great shots and he's feeling the ball well. So it's a tough match like I expected. But I'm quite happy to have won in three sets. "It's always better to win in three sets, that's for sure. But I was ready to go even longer in that court.

It was not as hot as the others there but it was really humid." Rain delays have been a feature of the US Open so far but Wawrinka was untroubled by a delayed start to his match. "We are used to that," Wawrinka said.

"So we're used to it, every year, to have some rain ... I arrived at 3pm at the stadium. So it wasn't that bad at the end." Wawrinka is seeking to respond to the disappointment of a second-round exit from Wimbledon at the hands of Juan Martin del Potro. (SportsMax)

New York City 3 DC United 2: Lampard The Hero For Hosts

2016 Olympic 200-metre champion discovered on Thursday that she has other ways to defeat the Netherlands’ Dafne Schippers. Prior to their encounter at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, the prevailing thought was that she had to get out in front of the Dutch woman and hold her off to the line.

This time, however, Thompson spotted her main rival two metres off the curve before running her down and winning her first race ever in the Swiss financial centre. Her winning time, 21.85s, was a new Diamond League record, one hundredth of a second ahead of the powerfully built European champion, who ran a season-best time.

The USA’s Allyson Felix was third, also in a season best time, of 22.02s. “I am grateful. I came out as a winner and I am happy. This is a blast. I came out to execute well. This is my first time in Zurich. It was a long season, my last stop will be in Brussels,” said the Olympic champion and the fastest women in the world this year. “I have not been home since Rio and I am longing to get home to Jamaica.”

Thompson’s compatriot Simone Facey, running in lane 1, produced a season-best time of 22.50 for fifth, while Veronica Campbell-Brown was sixth in 22.51. Trinidad and Tobago’s Michelle-Lee Ahye, who has been running with an injured toe this season was seventh in 22.78s. Schippers was not too disappointed with the second place finish, especially since she sealed the Diamond League title for the

event for 2016. "I feel good, I am very happy, this is very special for the Netherlands," she said.

“The time is really good, I achieved a season best. This year, I had quite some struggles. I hope to come back stronger next year. For the World championships in 2017, I will have to work on everything in the 200m: start, curve, execution, speed, finish. One hundredth of a second to Elaine Thompson, this is really tight. Winning the Diamond Race is something special for me." (SportsMax)

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Swiss Open 2006 World Cup Criminal Case Against Beckenbauer A Soccer great Franz Beckenbauer is a success. In Germany, the 2006 tournament has denied the claim. "Swiss jurisdiction in criminal suspect in a World Cup fraud case.

Beckenbauer's home in Austria was raided for evidence on Thursday on behalf of Swiss federal prosecutors investigating corruption linked to FIFA. Switzerland's attorney general's office said they had opened criminal proceedings against Beckenbauer and three other German members of the 2006 World Cup organizing committee. The four are suspected of fraud, money laundering, criminal mismanagement and misappropriation relating to a payment of 6.7 million euros ($7.3 million) to FIFA in 2005.

“Searches of premises or searches on a cooperative basis for the collection of evidence were carried out in eight separate locations (in Austria and Germany) at the same time today," the Swiss federal prosecution office said in a statement. "In addition, various suspects were questioned by or on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland." Beckenbauer's lawyers said he is cooperating with "all authorities involved."

“Franz Beckenbauer has supported the Swiss federal prosecutors' investigations since he has known about them, and cooperated constructively in today's search," lawyers Werner Leitner and Michael Nesselhauf said in a statement reported by German news agency dpa. Three of the suspects are past or current members of FIFA' ruling committee: Beckenbauer, Theo Zwanziger and Wolfgang Niersbach.

Niersbach, whose term expires in 2019, was banned for one year by the FIFA ethics committee in July for not reporting suspected wrongdoing. The fourth criminal suspect is Horst Schmidt, vice president of the 2006 organizing committee.

Beckenbauer, Zwanziger and Schmidt have also been under investigation for suspected bribery by the FIFA ethics committee for several months. The Swiss criminal case, formally opened last November but confirmed only on Thursday, has caused turmoil at the soccer federation of world champion Germany and tarnished the reputation of a World Cup that was a popular

has become known as its "Summer Fairytale." It also threatens to wreck the reputation of the 70-year-old Beckenbauer, arguably the nation's greatest ever player.

The former Bayern Munich and New York Cosmos defender captained and coached West Germany to World Cup titles, then organized the tournament. "It is suspected that the suspects willfully misled their fellow members of the executive board of the organizing committee for the 2006 World Cup," the Swiss prosecution office said.

"This was presumably done by the use of false pretenses or concealment of the truth, thus inducing the other committee members to act in a manner that caused (the German soccer federation) a financial loss."

Beckenbauer headed his country's bid to win the hosting rights in 2000 in a vote of the FIFA executive committee.

Germany won 12-11 in a final-round vote against a South Africa bid backed by Nelson Mandela. Beckenbauer then chaired the organizing committee. In February, the German soccer federation published a 361page inquiry report that tried to explain a complex trail about payments of 6.7 million euros ($7.3 million) and 10 million Swiss francs ($10 million) being investigated by German and Swiss authorities. The money linked Beckenbauer, then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter, one-time FIFA power broker Mohamed bin Hammam and Robert LouisDreyfus, the late former Adidas executive and former part owner of Swiss marketing agency Infront. That inquiry, by law firm Freshfields, suggested a deeper involvement than previously suspected of Beckenbauer, who later joined the FIFA executive committee from 2007-11.

It said the payment by the German federation to FIFA on April 27, 2005, was "falsely declared" by the World Cup organizing committee for an opening gala, but was intended for Louis-Dreyfus. That same day, FIFA transferred the money to a Swiss account set up by Louis-Dreyfus. The inquiry report said Blatter was aware of the payment, though the former FIFA president

the proceedings is based on the fact that certain of the alleged criminal acts were carried out in Switzerland, which is also the suspected place of unlawful enrichment," the federal prosecution office said.

In a separate investigation, German prosecutors and tax officials suspect tax evasion by the national soccer federation.

That case led Niersbach and Helmut Sandrock to resign in recent months as the federation's president and general secretary, respectively. The Swiss case announced Thursday did not mention Stefan Hans, chief financial officer for the 2006 organizing committee, who is also suspected in the FIFA ethics case. Swiss federal prosecutors are i n v e s t i g a t i n g t h e 2 0 0 6 Wo r l d C u p allegations as part of a wider probe of FIFA's business. It has already put Blatter under criminal investigation for two separate acts of suspected financial mismanagement.

Swiss prosecutors are also working with the U.S. Department of Justice in its extensive investigation of corruption in world soccer.

The American case has indicted more than 40 individuals and marketing agencies, including several former FIFA vice presidents, and has targeted $10 million in supposed bribes paid by South Africa's successful bid to host the 2010 World Cup. Despite his legal issues, Niersbach is still a member of the executive committees of FIFA and European soccer body UEFA, after being elected last year by European member federations. UEFA said Thursday that Niersbach is not being replaced while he is not charged with any criminal offense and is appealing his FIFA ethics ban. (SportsMax)

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Souths Upset Bulldogs To End NRL Season On A High Aaron Gray and Joe Burgess both scored The Bulldogs had already doubles for South Sydney Rabbitohs in a 2810 defeat of Canterbury Bulldogs on Friday.

South Sydney Rabbitohs upset Canterbury Bulldogs 28-10 in the NRL on Friday to end their season on a run of four straight wins.

Doubles from Aaron Gray and Joe Burgess secured a comprehensive victory for the visitors in the Special Olympics Cup at Belmore Sports Ground despite Josh Jackson giving the Bulldogs an early lead.

Sam Burgess got Souths on the board before John Sutton's interception teed up Joe Burgess to run almost the full length of the field, beating three defenders, to cross and put his side 12-6 ahead at half-time.

secured their finals place and Josh Reynolds took advantage of sloppy play from the hosts to narrow the gap before Souths ran in 16 unanswered points to extend their winning streak. Gray went over between the posts after a fantastic team move and four minutes later he crossed again, selflessly set up by Damien Cook, before Joe Burgess added late gloss to the scoreline and condemned the Bulldogs to a third successive loss.

(SportsMax)

Video Referees Will Not Cannibalise The Game - Infantino

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be tested further after a successful 'semi-live' deployment in Italy's 3-1 defeat to France.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims video assistants can minimise refereeing mistakes but insisted the technology will not "cannibalise" football. Infantino was "very impressed" by the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) during Italy's 3-1 friendly defeat to France in Bari on Thursday, which helped referee Bjorn Kuipers to make a number of correct decisions.

This 'semi-live' approach to VAR testing will continue until 2018, according to Infantino, when the International Football Association Board (IFAB) is due to make a decision on whether or not to introduce the technology into the game. "With VAR, we help the referees and we protect the game," Infantino told FIFA.com. "After this very pleasant experience, we will see where the VAR tests are leading us. "We need more tests. We will continue with testing VAR until 2018 [when the IFAB will decide on VAR].

"We need to and we want to help and protect the referees." The 'semi-live' test in Bari did not involve Kuipers reviewing any incident on the field; instead he was advised via radio communication with a team of assistants with access to video replays. FIFA has not introduced on-site screen reviewing in its testing of VAR, and Infantino moved to cool any fears supporters might have about disturbances to the flow of games. "We must use it in a way that does not have a negative impact on the flow of the game and the game

itself," he said.

"We have to make sure that only clear mistakes are being reviewed by the VARs. Clear mistakes can always happen, but in the future they can be avoided. This way, FIFA can build trust between the fans and the game. "Incidents where millions of fans witness a clear mistake in a game-changing situation but the refs can't react, will be strongly minimised in the future." He added: "The assistant referees will not be substituted by VAR or any other technology. We will not cannibalise our game." (SportsMax)

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Injury Rules Mathews Out Of Australia Tour September 6 and 9.

Upul Tharanga has been recalled by Sri Lanka, with captain Angelo Mathews out of the rest of the Australia tour due to a calf injury. Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will miss the rest of his side's tour of Australia after sustaining a calf injury, with the final one-day international of the series set to be played at Pallekele on Sunday.

Batsman Upul Tharanga has been recalled to the squad for the match, while Niroshan Dickwella and Dasun Shanaka have also been added as Sri Lanka seek to restore some pride as they trail 3-1.

Thisara Perera and Lakshan Sandakan have been released from the for the last ODI, with a pair of Twenty20 internationals to come on

Mathews posted an injury update on his Tw i t t e r a c c o u n t , insisting he be playing again "soon" and is targeting Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of Zimbabwe to make his comeback. "Quick thumbs up to all who wanted to know my status," the skipper wrote. "Will be back on the field soon. Will keep you posted."

(SportsMax)

Kearney To Step Down As Ireland Team Manager

Ireland team manager Michael Kearney has announced he will stand down from his position. Michael Kearney is to step down from his role as Ireland team manager following this year's November international series. Kearney took the job in January 2012, replacing Paul McNaughton, and worked alongside head coach Joe Schmidt during a period that saw the team win back-toback Six Nations titles in 2014 and 2015.

"It has been a great privilege to work with the national team for the past five years," said Kearney. "During that time I have made many friendships and enjoyed a lot of special moments. "I've witnessed at first hand the incredible work ethic of players and management and the desire to reach world-class standards in everything they do. "The time was right for me to step down and allow the next team manager time to integrate into the group ahead of the next World Cup [in 2019]."

Schmidt added: "While we're disappointed that he will be finishing post the Guinness Series this November, we have

certainly profited from his friendship and the many hours he has committed to fulfilling his role so effectively." Ireland face New Zealand in Chicago on November 5, before returning to Dublin for clashes with Canada, Australia and a second Test against the All Blacks. (SportsMax)

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Wade Pleased With Australia Adaption To Sri Lanka Pitches

Matthew Wade is happy with the way Australia have adapted to "challenging" Sri Lanka pitches in the ODI series.

Australia's successful adaption to Sri Lanka's pitches has been highlighted by Matthew Wade as one of the most pleasing aspects of their one-day international series win. Wade's side lead 3-1 going into the last match in Pallekele on Sunday, when Sri Lanka will be without captain Angelo Mathews due to a calf injury. Wicketkeeper Wade has contributed with scores of 76 and 42 as Australia bounced back from a 3-0 whitewash in the Test series, and the 28year-old noted the impact of the arrival of one-day specialists into the squad.

"I suppose we've got the advantage that the one-day players have been able to see what the pitches played like in the Tests," he said. "We've come here with a clear game plan and I feel myself, George Bailey and a few of the others who have just come over for the one-dayers have had a clear plan and it's worked so far.

"To get a series win is always good and we want to finish off on a high on Sunday."

The first four ODIs have been characterised by low scores, with Sri Lanka's 288 in their sole victory the largest total posted in the series, and Wade accepted the pitches have been tough. "It's been challenging, the wickets have been some of the toughest that you'll get in one-day international cricket," Wade said. "You don't usually play on used wickets for back-to-back one-day internationals. "They haven't been suited to the way we play, but we've adapted really well with the ball as well.

We've had a bit of variable bounce and reverse swing that has countered their spin." Wade is not part of the Australia squad for the two Tw e n t y 2 0 i n t e r n a t i o n a l s against Sri Lanka on September 6 and 9 and he accepted it is "disappointing" to have been left out. "It was disappointing not to be picked for the Twenty20 internationals but that's the way it goes," he added. "I can only go out there and perform the way I'm performing and the

selectors take care of the other stuff.

“Every time you don't get picked for Australia is disappointing, but I'll keep putting my performances forward and hopefully get back in the team. "I feel like my game is now really at a level where I can contribute in one-day international cricket. There was a time three or four years ago when I didn't feel as though I was contributing enough, but at the moment I feel my game is in good order. "I want to get picked on every tour I can and in every game I can because I feel like I can do the job." (SportsMax)

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Felix Looking Forward To Miller Rivalry United States quarter mile star Allyson Felix is looking forward to a budding rivalry with newly crowned Olympic gold medallist Shaunae Miller. Miller topped a fast-closing Felix in a driving finish to claim the 400m title in Rio, the first of her career. Despite the loss at the Olympics, however, Felix has described the burgeoning rivalry with the Bahamian as enjoyable.

“It’s a fun rivalry. The 400m is an event that’s always a challenge for me, you know it isn’t my favourite, but it’s fun when I get to race against her [Miller] and I think that we’ll have a lot of great races to come,” Felix said.

The athlete was looking to claim a second consecutive 400m title at a major Games having claimed the title at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing last year.

Felix, despite the disappointment of not winning in Rio is pleased with the season to date. “I think it was a good race in the Olympics. Of course I had hoped for more from myself, but with the year that I had I was happy to look back and see what I’ve accomplished.”

(SportsMax)

Felix Looking Forward To Miller Rivalry Jamaica’s Christania Williams won her first race at a Diamond the American’s winning time of 44.64s. Costa Rica’s Nery League in Zurich on Thursday when she took the 100 metres in 11.04s. Williams, a finalist in the 100-metres at the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil last month, was a comfortable winner ahead of World Indoor 60metre champion Barbara Pierre, 11.20, and the Ukraine’s Natalya Prohrebniak (11.23). It was one of two wins on the day for the 21-year-old Williams.

She combined with 200-metre gold medalist, Elaine Thompson, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Simone Facey to convincingly win the sprint relay in a fast 41.65s. It was expected to be a rematch between Jamaica and the USA, but as has become customary, the North Americans botched the third-leg exchange and were subsequently disqualified. Ukraine was second in 42.76 while Germany was third in 43.03s.

Williams was among several Caribbean athletes who were standout performers at the penultimate Diamond League meeting of the 2015/2016 season. In the men’s 400-metres, Grenada’s Bralon Taplin produced a strong closing run, only to be denied at the line by Olympic bronze medalist, American Lashawn Merritt. Taplin was timed in 44.70s, just behind

Brenes was third in 45.18s while the Bahamanian Stephen Gardiner was fifth in 45.66s. (SportsMax)

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Elaine Thompson Sets Diamond League Record On Maiden Run In Zurich 2016 Olympic 200-metre champion execute well. This is my first time in “The time is really good, I achieved a discovered on Thursday that she has other ways to defeat the Netherlands’ Dafne Schippers. Prior to their encounter at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, the prevailing thought was that she had to get out in front of the Dutch woman and hold her off to the line. This time, however, Thompson spotted her main rival two metres off the curve before running her down and winning her first race ever in the Swiss financial centre. Her winning time, 21.85s, was a new Diamond League record, one hundredth of a second ahead of the powerfully built European champion, who ran a season-best time.

The USA’s Allyson Felix was third, also in a season best time, of 22.02s. “I am grateful. I came out as a winner and I am happy. This is a blast. I came out to

Zurich. It was a long season, my last stop will be in Brussels,” said the Olympic champion and the fastest women in the world this year. “I have not been home since Rio and I am longing to get home to Jamaica.”

Thompson’s compatriot Simone Facey, running in lane 1, produced a season-best time of 22.50 for fifth, while Veronica Campbell-Brown was sixth in 22.51.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Michelle-Lee Ahye, who has been running with an injured toe this season was seventh in 22.78s. Schippers was not too disappointed with the second place finish, especially since she sealed the Diamond League title for the event for 2016. "I feel good, I am very happy, this is very special for the Netherlands," she said.

season best. This year, I had quite some struggles. I hope to come back stronger next year. For the World championships in 2017, I will have to work on everything in the 200m: start, curve, execution, speed, finish. One hundredth of a second to Elaine Thompson, this is really tight. Winning the Diamond Race is something special for me."

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Felix Looking Forward To Miller Rivalry “This year they will not be able to make it because of the

Asafa Powell, the sub-10 king, said being fresh helped him take a step closer to 100 wind-legal times under 10 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Powell won the race in 9.94 seconds, his 98th legal time under the heralded threshold. South African Akani Simbine was second in 9.99 seconds the same time that was awarded to Youssef Ben Meite of the Ivory Coast. But there was no denying the 2016 100metre Diamond League champion. “I did it again.

I really wanted to run faster. Yes, I am quite fresh. I did not compete except for the relay at the Olympic Games, so I will try to dominate for the rest of the season,” said the last man to hold the 100m world record before Usain Bolt. “Ten years ago I ran a world record here in Zurich, so of course this is a special stadium for me.” Getting close to 100 sub-10 times was special for the 33-year-old Powell. “I didn´t start very well tonight but I managed to go under 10s for the 98th time so I´m very happy.

The atmosphere is always great here. I think there is even more crowd than at the Olympic Games. I love to run in front of these guys here in Zurich.” Powell expressed sadness that the Reiti track meet in Italy that has been cancelled this year because of a recent earthquake in Italy. “I am very sad for Rieti, a meet that I feel very close to and where I beat a world record,” he said.

earthquake that hit the region, but I´m sure it will start over next year and I want to be there.” Powell’s compatriot, Omar McLeod, was fifth in 10.12. Earlier this year McLeod, the 2016 Olympic 110-metre hurdles champion, became the first sprint hurdler in history to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m when he clocked 9.99s in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was going for his second time under 10 seconds. (SportsMax)