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GUYANA DAILY NEWS

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Guyana Looses Over US$18 million From Norway Deal Guyana has lost more than US$18 million dollars under its Forest Protection Agreement with Norway inked in 2009.

Marlon Bristol, Head of the Project Management Unit of the Office of Climate Change (OCC), made the charge on Wednesday when he testified before the Standing Parliamentary Sectorial Committee on Natural Resources. He was among the many department heads to appear before the Committee with Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, and were grilled on the state of the GRIF-Funds. Guyana was promised US$250M under the multi-year Forest Protection Agreement with Norway under the Low Carbon Development Strategy. A Country Update on the Guyana REDD Investment Fund explains that financial losses from the Agreement are expected to amount to approximately US$ 18 million, unless special circumstances apply. The losses are of two sources: (1) penalties under Tranches 3 and 4 from not meeting indicators in the Joint Concept Note and additionally from losses due to adjustments in the exchange rate between the Norwegian Kroner and the United States Dollar. As a result, there is only a potential US$ 25 million to be earned from the final payment under the Guyana- Norway partnership. The consequence of this is that the possible total under the partnership will effectively be US$ 215 million instead of the initial US$ 250 million. Bristol was at the time providing a breakdown of monies currently available to Guyana under the Agreement, in response to a request by Committee Chairman, Odinga Lumumba. He said too, another US$80M has been deposited with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)–that money, he reminded, was earmarked as part of the financing of the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project.

Responding to queries on whether any changes have been made to the agreement, the Committee the Chairman noted that the Government is looking to amend the agreement with the Norwegians. Minister Harmon was unable to provide the Committee with an update on the proposed changes, since according to him, “we are still talking.” He was adamant

however that government is seeking to have involvement of all stakeholders through some form of consultative process.

“Where the expertise in Guyana reside, we are prepared to reach out,” he said. The Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) is a multi-contributor trust fund for the financing of activities identified under the Government of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). Pending the creation of an international REDD+ mechanism, the GRIF represents an effort to create an innovative climate finance mechanism which balances national sovereignty over investment priorities while ensuring that REDD+ funds adhere to the highest internationally recognized standards for financial, environmental and social safeguards. The GRIF was established in October 2010, with the World Bank as Trustee, following an agreement signed between Guyana and Norway in November 2009, in which Norway agreed to provide Guyana up to US$250 million by 2015 in performance-based payments for avoided deforestation in support of Guyana's LCDS.

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Guyana’s booming oil sector faces severe challenges However the chances of striking oil in any one specific target are low- something like 20 percent. Over the years a handful of wells have been drilled off of Guyana’s shore, and they came up dry-but with traces of oil that kept hopes alive. If one reservoir is found then it significantly improves the probability of finding many more, however history teaches that sudden wealth isn’t always a panacea.

Nigeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Iran, the list of resourcerich countries that suffer despite their natural riches is long. A windfall can bring corruption, violence, ethnic strife, inflation, environment destruction, and lead to the neglect of sector crucial to the population, such as Agriculture. Guyana gained attention in the world in May when ExxonMobil announced the discovery of more than 90 meters of high-quality, oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs about 120 miles off its coastline. The Liza-1 well was drilled to 5,433 meters in 1,742 meters of water, and is the first well on the Stabroek block, which is 26,800 square kilometers in size.This could potentially hold 700 million barrels of oil equivalent — that would make it worth $40 billion at today’s international crude price. The discovery could be significant for Guyana, which currently doesn’t produce any oil and could use the economic boost. It would also give Exxon a much-needed revival after years of declining production and slowing reserves growth. If the policy of the Government does not reflect, the local population could face severe hardship in Guyana. Crisis in Venezuela: The Venezuela crisis is a perfect example of such neglect to the economy, the Caracas skyline still hints at the opulence that once characterized oil-rich Venezuela. At ground level, there is no hiding today's reality: people are queueing all night for food and medicine; the inflation rate at over 700 percent is the highest in the world; and If the cost of production exceeds the current trading price, how are these murders and kidnappings are spiraling out of control. Venezuelans countries making monies from their oil production? Currently most of who can, are fleeing their country, once a magnet for immigrants. these oil producing countries are selling a large percentage of their And with unnecessary political confrontation mounting steadily, reserves and producing very little because of the high cost of production; many warn that a nation that boasts one of the world's largest oil this could create dilemma for Guyana based on this analysis.Assuming reserves is on the edge of an abyss. Political violence against there will be great financial returns from the proceeds of oil, concerns have opponents of the populist government of President Nicolas been raised as to whether there are any economic policy to support the Maduro is intensifying, but it is common crime that is terrifying crumbling infrastructure, increase in wages, better telecommunication, most Venezuelans, no matter what their beliefs or social increase in pension, transportation, health, decrease cost of living and class.Venezuela is now one of world's most dangerous countries, moving Guyana to becoming one of the industrialise nation. Oil Wells off and Caracas, its capital, the city with one of the highest murder the coast of South America’s only English-speaking country are now rates in the world, according to a recent study.Violent crime is being drilled in earnest. Should the drilling release the expected millions rampant and the police are unable to stop people from looting, or of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas, the country’s others from killing for a bag of food. The looting of bakeries, economy will boom.However, a booming economy must ultimately pharmacies and especially supermarkets is spreading through the produce top jobs for locals from what will become its highest-paying country. At long queues of people waiting to buy food, the army is industry. If it fails to spread the benefits of high earnings across the entire deployed to maintain order. Many airlines are now refusing to fly. community, the industries will not be beneficial for the Guyanese people. Government opponents and even some supporters see a so-called Will Guyana benefit from this much touted venture? The prospects of oil recall referendum to force President Maduro to step down as the for a country is huge, however it is hard to overstate how much is at stake only peaceful and constitutional way to avoid bloodshed. But for Guyana. If CGX strikes oil in one of the big targets and produces just a Maduro, who controls the army, the electoral council and the tenth of that oil each year, of 50 million barrels, assuming crude oil prices Supreme Court, is trying to block or at best postpone the continues to increase and the cost of production, the annual profits could referendum, while internationally bartered attempts to arrive at a be around US$2billion.Under a profit- sharing agreement, Guyana would negotiated alternative remain at an impasse.And as Venezuela's get half the profits-providing a fourfold increase in the government’s political, economic and humanitarian crisis deepens, there is a real revenues that could go toward paying off debts and further investing in the fear that if there is no certainty of a democratic way out of the crisis, that time bomb will go off.-By- Ronald Singh, Guyana Daily News. country.

Guyana may not have the human resource capital that is needed for the reported incoming oil boom and questions have been raised as to whether the University of Guyana (UG) can produce the manpower needed for the sector in the coming years.Both CGX and ExxonMobil are on the verge of accessing oil beneath the ocean floors in Guyana’s territory and some concerns have been raised whether Guyana has the ability to keep the cost of production competitive.Crude oil is currently trading at $40.28 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, however based on a statement released

by OPEC the current cost of production by countries are as follows:

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Exxon Mobil Profits Sinks 59% Exxon reported its quarterly profit fell nearly 60 percent from a year ago as commodity prices remained low and its refining margins were weak. The world's largest publicly traded integrated oil company earned $1.7 billion, or an adjusted 41 cents per share in the second quarter, compared with $4.2 billion, or $1 per share, in the year ago period. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had expected earnings per share of 64 cents. The stock was 2.6 percent lower in premarket trading. "While our financial results reflect a volatile industry environment, ExxonMobil remains focused on business fundamentals, cost discipline and advancing selective new investments across the value chain to extend our competitive advantage," CEO Rex Tillerson said in a statement. Revenues were $57.694 billion, versus $74.11 billion in the second quarter of 2015. Earnings in ExxonMobil's upstream exploration and production business fell by $1.7 billion as the company's liquids and natural gas products fetched a lower price. The Irving, Texas-based company produced 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, with liquids output up 1.7 percent and natural gas production down 3.6 percent. Downstream earnings were down $681 million, due to weaker refining margins. Refiners have seen their profit margins squeezed this year as prices rise for crude oil, the feedstock for gasoline. U.S. crude prices rebounded about 85 percent from the lows of January through the end of the second quarter. Earlier in the oil price downturn, integrated oil companies' refining operations offset battered production segments. The amount of gasoline sitting in storage in the United States is about 15 percent above the five-year average, RBC Capital Markets said in a note ahead of earnings.

As such, the firm expects weak profit margins from refining crude oil into gasoline to persist at least through the spring of 2017. ExxonMobil left its quarterly dividend unchanged at 75 cents per share ahead of earnings on Wednesday. The company hasn't raised its dividend since the second quarter of 2014.

Dividend distributions for the quarter totaled $3.1 billion. ExxonMobil announced last week it would purchase exploration and development company Inter

Oil in a deal worth $2.5 billion. The oil major operates a project to develop and produce liquid natural gas in Papua New Guinea. The acquisition gives ExxonMobil access to Inter oil's resource base, including ElkAntelope, one of the largest gas fields in Asia. Earlier in the quarter, ExxonMobil said drilling results in its offshore Guyana assets yielded significant discoveries, estimated at 800 million to 1.4 billion recoverable barrels of oil equivalent resources.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Outgoing UN Representative Khadija Musa has served Guyana with distinction-says President Granger at farewell reception PAGE 8

Georgetown, Guyana – (July 30, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, bade farewell to outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana and the United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, Ms. Khadija Musa, who he said has served Guyana with distinction over the last four years. The President was at the time addressing attendees at a farewell reception for Ms. Musa, held at the Pegasus Hotel. “Ms. Musa presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in February 2012. She came not as a novice but as a hard-headed, though not hard-hearted, veteran of complex situations in over 20 countries. Her work in Africa, especially in Egypt, Ethiopia, Liberia, Tanzania and Uganda, in Asia, during the South East Asia tsunami catastrophe, in Afghanistan, in the Middle East and in Europe more than adequately prepared her for the final [and] fulfilling assignment here in Georgetown. Guyana has benefited from her more than 25 years of experience as an international public servant in the United Nations system. We thank her for superintending the delivery of tangible benefits to the Guyanese people,” President Granger said. Guyana acknowledges the wideranging support and assistance provided during the ‘Musa quadrennium’, he said, noting that there was no area of governmental activity to which she did not lend her energy, expertise and experience.“Her portfolio ranged from Amerindian land-titling, to climate change, democratic governance, the environment, inter-faith harmony, information and communication technology, the media, occupational health and safety, poverty reduction, public health, social cohesion, social protection, solid waste management and much more. The UNDP, during this period, played an active role in strengthening public trust in our institutions and in our capacity to deliver the good life. The Resident Coordinator has been at the front, centre and behind all of these projects. Guyana will remember Ms. Musa with respect and gratitude. We wish her a happy continuation of service. We look forward to seeing her back in Guyana in some other helpful capacity,” the President said. Meanwhile, in her address, Ms. Musa said that Guyana has great potential and a great future. The outgoing diplomat said that Guyana has rich mineral resources and a diverse heritage, which, with good governance, can see the country taking off on an upward trajectory, thereby providing every Guyanese with a good life.“…when I read the newspapers and I read that a lot of young Guyanese are graduating and heading north, I think they are misled and there is much greater potential here. So I think it is important to learn how these young Guyanese, who are flying north, can be enticed to stay and be a part of the future of this country. I think there is huge potential here and I can see that. Every morning I got up and I thought about the potential of this country, it made me work harder and harder to at least help in our small way as a UN team, to contribute to improvement and going forward….” she said.

Supporting President Granger’s push for a unified nation with the establishment of a Ministry of Social Cohesion and and a well articulated policy direction, Ms. Musa called on the nation to live in

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solidarity. She noted that while there are differences, cultural and otherwise, these should not cause separation or discrimination but rather, must foster camaraderie. “I wait also for the day when Guyanese are united; become one and start thinking as Guyanese. I know cultural differences are important but those are cultural and one can enjoy them and admire them and still live together or visit each other, but everyone should pitch in and enjoy it as a country and not let it divide you. Think to be Guyanese first then enjoy your cultures, whether it is Afro-Guyanese, Indo- Guyanese or Portuguese Guyanese. It is really important to be one. Don’t let politicians divide. If you do that, you will not grow. I think you have a wonderful, wonderful country and you have great resources so demand good governance,” she said.

The UN envoy also commended the Government on development efforts and called on Guyanese to work together for good of country.“I see really genuine efforts to develop the country. I see very genuine planning and I think that it is really very important to support this process and provide the support for the Government to succeed. Human beings always have their doubts but let the process be and you may be surprised and you may do extremely well,” she said.First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl Greenidge, Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence, Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Mr. Keith Scott, members of the diplomatic corps and the United Nations affiliates in Guyana also attended the reception.

Outgoing United Nations Representative in Guyana, Ms. Khadija Musa makes a point to President David Granger, during her brief remarks, last evening, at the farewell reception held in her honour at the Pegasus Hotel.

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Emancipation Day in Guyana As the three day weekend begins, Guyanese are preparing to family and have a few drinks and some fun. -By- Jarred Singh, celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1. Emancipation Day is Guyana Dialy News. also referred to as ‘Freedom Day’ in Guyana, referencing when slavery was abolished in 1834. Most Guyanese utilize the holiday to stay at home and relax while others would join the celebrations in the National Park. Conveniently this year’s August 1st is also the first Monday in August to which residents in Essequibo deem “August Monday”, a day where the masses of the Essequibo Coast and close by islands take a day off from work and travel to the Hamburg Beach, Tiger Island to revel in celebrations. The Guyana Daily News in an attempt to understand what the day means to those in and around Guyana and what they will be doing to celebrate the day caught up and talked to some persons: “To me, the day means freedom therefore I usually spend the day away from doing any laborious activities and I throwback and either watch television or visit my mother in the country side,” one woman said. An American national said: “back home we don’t usually have much that happens, so I plan to go and see what are some of the activities that will be observed.” Funnily enough one man said “I planning to go nowhere that day, I hope to spend the day watching the cricket once West Indies don’t get bowled out early.” Other persons who the Guyana Daily News caught up with gave similar answers saying that they plan to have an outing with the

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PRESS RELEASE The People's Progressive Party (PPP) salutes our Afro-Guyanese brothers and sisters on the occasion of Emancipation Day. This is indeed a fitting moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our African ancestors who were brought to the shores of Guyana in chains in order to provide free labour to the sugar planters.

To say that our African ancestors suffered at the hands of the sugar planters would be an understatement. Indeed, they were stripped of their humanity and dignity and made to toil long hours to keep the wheels of the sugar mills turning and in the process churning out profits for the expatriate sugar barons. Many were tortured and brutally killed for standing up for their rights but the spirit of resistance finally won the day and freedom was eventually won in August 1838. Several epic battles and rebellion took place during the long march to freedom, the most notable of which was the Berbice Slave rebellion led by Cuffy.

Despite the hardships and cruelty of plantation life, the freed slaves were successful in forging a society after emancipation and by dint of hard work and thrift purchased a number of villages where they eked out an independent existence despite attempts by the sugar planters to sabotage their newly won independence. There can be no doubt that the foundations of a modern society and economy were firmly laid by our African ancestors who peacefully co-existed with the indentured labourers after slavery was abolished and in several instances lent mutual support to each other when their interests and livelihood came under threat by the planter class.

The strong bonds of solidarity between Africans and indentured labourers, the vast majority of whom came from India is testimony to the fact that race was never a barrier when it comes to the defense and protection of fundamental human rights including the right to work and to live in an environment of peace, prosperity and respect.

The PPP from its very inception as a political party has consistently embraced the principle of racial equality and a governance mechanism where each and every Guyanese regardless of race, colour or creed be given an equal opportunity to contribute to the good of society. The PPP wishes to reiterate this commitment to free, democratic and cohesive society, one in which their is no privileged race but where all races work and live in unison to build a strong and prosperous Guyana.

The PPP is proud of the fact that it remains the largest multi-ethnic political party and will continue to welcome all Guyanese into its ranks from all races and ethnicities who, like our fore parents share the vision of a society where the good life is enjoyed not by a privileged few but by the society as a whole.

The PPP is aware of attempts by the current Granger administration to sow the seeds of discord among the Guyanese people by reinvoking the bogey of race but like all previous attempts it will fail to sully the image of the PPP as the only genuine and true multiracial party in Guyana.

Once again, happy emancipation greetings to all Guyanese, in particular our Afro-Guyanese brothers and sisters.

People's Progressive Party July 30, 2016

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Fatal collision in St Andrew ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A man is dead after being struck by a bus on the Golden Spring main road. He is 57-year-old Franklyn Smith of Temple Hall, Stony Hill. Reports from the Stony Hill Police are that about 2:55 pm on Friday, Smith was walking along the main road when the driver of a motor car allegedly failed to negotiate a corner and collided with a bus which hit Smith. Smith was taken to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. (Jamaica Observer)

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Give us back 6 companies The United Shareholders Limited’s plan to deal with Clico’s residual debts to Government envisages that CL Financial retain control of six companies—including Angostura Holdings Limited, Colfire Ltd and Home Construction Ltd—and that there be a joint approach among shareholders and Government to steer Clico’s future. This is part of a letter of April 25, 2016, sent by Roger Duprey (chairman CL Duprey Investment Trust Ltd) to Finance Minister Colm Imbert on the plan. USL has represented Clico shareholders on matters since 2012, following collapse of the former insurance giant in 2009 when the then Patrick Manning People’s National Movement government had formulated a bailout plan. The subsequent People’s Partnership administration continued efforts on the matter. The current Dr Keith Rowley-led PNM administration, in its first budget last year, pledged to resolve the matter.

Imbert reached out to USL in April for input, following which USL submitted its April 25 letter with its proposals. But after subsequent Government statements on the direction being taken with CL assets and other recent developments, USL and other combined Duprey family interests sent Government a blistering letter of concern on Monday (July 25) alleging suspected Government “betrayal and deception” in the Clico matter and seeking answers on its suspicions. In particular it highlighted that Government had “reneged” on an undertaking to provide USL with a statement of the debt that is owed to Government for the Clico bailout and on its undertaking not to dispose of the assets of the group pending proposed discussions. Imbert told T&T Guardian on Wednesday that he will deal with the matter when he returns from his foreign assignment. In USL’s earlier April 25 letter to Imbert, they noted a call on April 20 by Imbert to USL chairman Kirk Carpenter and Imbert’s request to identify “what the CLF shareholders want and expect, and what has been previously discussed with the Government.” In that letter, Duprey stated, “We agree Government needs to have a firm plan for full and final settlement of this long outstanding matter which started in 2009. We’ve prepared the following points that will not only give the shareholders’ views, but also ensure Government is repaid in the soonest possible time.” The letter noted that in an effort to formulate a debt repayment plan on the agreement, the USL, acting on behalf of CLF and its shareholders—and after resolutions of CLF shareholders of May 2012—held discussions with the Finance Ministry on this. But parties were unable to reach consensus on the final amount of the Government debt. In May 2013, a third extension of the shareholders’ agreement was done. It was envisaged that a new shareholders’ agreement would have been finalised, but this was delayed up to the September 2015 general election. It was noted that the current Government, “in order to give itself time to consider the economic situation of the country, requested a six-month extension to April 30th, 2016.”

The letter added, “USL, upon consideration of that extension request, needed to have it made clear that neither party to the shareholders’ agreement could veto the other party’s director nominations.That matter was never addressed and accordingly, the shareholders never signed the extension that was sought. It is our

understanding this matter will be resolved soon. “In any event, it was the shareholders’ understanding that purpose of any extension of the shareholders’ agreement was to facilitate the completion of negotiations in relation to a new shareholders’ agreement and the implementation of the Heads of Agreement. (HOA). “We, shareholders, were therefore somewhat taken aback by the Honourable Minister of Finance’s plan for CLF as articulated in the recent midyear budget review. A plan which does not reflect the substance and tenor of previous discussions between Government and CLF Shareholders or the concrete proposals contained in the HOA, but which articulated the sale of certain CLF assets, including its interests in Angostura Holdings Limited and land assets of Home Construction Limited. “Such sales being contemplated as they appear to be, in the midst of an economic downturn, cannot be in the best interest of CLF, its shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders, including the taxpayers of T&T whose objective is and in whose best interest it is to maximise the amounts obtained from any sales of assets.” CLF shareholder representatives therefore obtained a meeting on April, 13 2016, with Imbert, newly-appointed Government representatives to the CLF Board and Central Bank representatives. The letter added, “Despite the lengthy period of time over which the CLF Shareholders’ requests have been made, shareholders have not been able to fully quantify the actual debt owed to Government and have been unable to reach agreement on a timeline for repayment on the amounts owed by the company. “This has hindered shareholders in their ability from using their voting powers to assist CLF and its affiliates in taking steps to ‘correct’ the financial position of Clico, Clico Investment Bank and British American by its repayment to Government so that funds advanced by taxpayers can be paid in full.”

Joint approach on Clico future The USL group submitted a repayment plan for Imbert’s “consideration.” They also requested a joint approach to steer Clico’s future. USL also asked that several points on CLF management be incorporated into the next extension of the shareholders’ agreement.

They were: (a) That any sale of the assets of CLF, and also the assets of any of the subsidiaries, would require the approval of at least one shareholder director; (b) That the appointment, and/or dismissal of senior management, and/or executives of CLF, and also all of its subsidiaries would require the approval of at least one shareholder director. (c) That appointments to subsidiary boards at all levels would require the support of at least one shareholder director; (d) That Government would instruct Clico to put on hold the transfer and/or sale of any shares it owns in CL World Brands, Angostura and HCL and any land or buildings it owns, until the final quantum of debt owed by CLF to Government is resolved, and a repayment agreement is in place, or until there is agreement by CLF, which agreement must be supported by at least one shareholder director. (e) That Government and shareholders meet to discuss the proposed sale of the Clico block of business as well as CLF representation on the board of Clico. The letter noted that “only recently, with the strong guidance of the shareholders directors,” CLF was able to turn around the Tobago Plantations Limited subsidiary, ...

and we expect with the proposed new land valuation, this company will be among one of the most highly capitalised companies in the group.” The letter ended, “...As you know, a strong CLF group ensures that no monopolies take hold in the various industries in which we compete in, with the consumer being the ultimate beneficiary, especially in this current low growth period before us.”

Clico shareholders’ repayment plan includes: n Full claim by Government—approximately $23.5b.

Figure needs to be verified and accepted by CLF and the shareholders and agreed to by Government. n Residual debt—Angostura, CL World Brands and HCL shares (in Clico). The cost of the shares held by Clico in Angostura, CL World Brands and HCL are currently valued at approximately $1.7b. n To meet Government’s need for funds “sooner rather than later,” it’s proposed to settle the residual debt now. This can be achieved in several ways upon final determination of the debt. n Some of the ways are sale of certain lands of HCL to the GORTT (already noted

by Government as an interest); sell down of “our equity position” in the residual companies; raising of additional debt from the companies; injection of new capital into the group by new investors; obtaining a reasonable credit for the loss of premium associated with the sale of the controlling interest in Republic Bank Limited (51.37 per cent) owned by the Group in 2009; income from the Clico block of business. n The residual debt plan, which the group intends to settle now, envisaged CLF would remain with varying percentages, but retain control of Angostura Holdings Limited; Home Construction Limited; CL Marine Limited; Colfire Limited; Caribbean Petrochemical Marketing Limited and CL World Brands Limited. n Clico Closed Block of Business—Both Government and CLF should test the viability of retaining the Clico block of business. A sale price of between $300-400 million is projected. It is believed from historical data and comparisons to other closed blocks that the Clico block will generate considerable profits that will be able to contribute to repaying any final residual amount. n Republic Bank Premium—can be between 15 per cent to 30 per cent based on various factors, in terms of today’s share price of $111.00.

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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Prakash: I’m not crossing the floor St Augustine MP Prakash Ramadhar says he has no intention of St Augustine. I am voted in on a ticket and I will never betray that trust.

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crossing the floor in Parliament and joining the PNM Government.

Ramadhar said that during a news conference at his St Augustine constituency office in Tunapuna yesterday. The allegation arose following his visit to Jamaica as part of an official delegation led by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and including three government ministers earlier this month. Opposition Leader Kamla PersadBissessar said Ramadhar did not consult her before accepting an invitation from Rowley to travel to Jamaica. Couva North MP Ramona Ramdial, who was also invited by Rowley, declined. The visit was intended to resolve certain immigration issues which could have resulted on a boycott of T&T goods by Jamaicans. The matter arose after Jamaicans claimed they were being unfairly denied entry in this country. Ramadhar said the visit was very successful as many of the concerns were resolved. Asked about his relationship with PersadBissessar, Ramadhar said as far as he was aware it remained cordial.

“We have had difficulties from time to-time but we had been able to overcome them,” he added. He said he attempted to contact her before the visit but was unsuccessful, adding that they have still not yet discussed the matter. Ramadhar said Persad-Bissessar was entitled to her views on the matter, adding that “it was not without precedence that efforts had gone without success in the past.” He said while some “maybe preparing to firm up in Opposition, I am preparing for future governance.” Ramadhar smiled when asked if there was any truth to the claim that he was likely to cross the floor and join the PNM Government. He said he remained “committed to the constituents of

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The issue of crossing the floor has never crossed my mind. That is pure fantasy.” He said it was only a few people on social media that have called for his resignation. He said his visit to Jamaica was to help constituents of St Augustine w h o d o business with Jamaica.

Ramadhar said businessmen at the Macoya Industrial Estate met with him prior to his visit and requested his assistance with the Jamaicans who were threatening to boycott their g o o d s .

(Trinidad Guardian)

Nation is crying The nation of T&T needs to be fixed from its head straight down in light of its poor judicial system. These were the words of Pastor Kelvin Bhagwandeen yesterday, as he delivered a fiery, dynamic and “real” message to the scores of mourners who turned up to pay their last respects to slain MTS security guard Carlene Grant at the Carapichaima Community Centre. Grant, 45, was on night duty at the Waterloo Community Centre on Tuesday night when she was confronted by a man who stabbed then beat her with a sledgehammer. In delivering his sermon yesterday, Bhagwandeen, pastor of the New Beginning House of Praise, said it was a sad thing where “straight forward” cases enter the justice system and are faced with many obstacles, including long trial periods. “Cases like this (referring to Grant’s murder) should not have to go through no trial when there is all the evidence and witnesses. It is a sad thing when the courts will decide to send them (accused people) to St Ann’s for evaluation to determine if the person was crazy or not. But they surely knew how to premeditate on it,” Bhagwandeen said. He questioned how many people ever got prosecuted for their crimes, adding in most cases years pass and nothing comes out of the matters, while grieving families are not be able to get the justice they truly deserve. “When they write up that the person is crazy, they will get a good lawyer to get the person out. But I tell you today, it is the act of the Devil. I believe in when you do the crime, you pay the time. I believe in touch not the Lord’s anointed. We don’t have to take revenge, God will,” he added. Bhagwandeen said that it was time for the country to get a wake up call. “The laws of the land are slacking, but the laws of God are still operating and they will never escape.” People who tote the Holy Bible and go to church also got a shake up from the pastor. He said carrying a Bible in their hands and dressing up to go to church will not get them to heaven. “What makes you a believer and a child of God is your lifestyle. Develop a praying relationship with God. Your heart must be pure and your mind must be fixed on God. God will teach you not to hate your

neighbour but to love them, so the more you pray in this country the less crime it will have,” Bhagwandeen said. “There is no more sweet T&T. The nation is crying and there is need for a change, a turn around of the country.

No new political party or new government can do that. Humility is everything.” Bhagwandeen, who knew Grant very well, described her as the perfect example of how a parent should be. “She worked hard for her children and encouraged them to pray and go to church,” he said. In delivering the eulogy, Grant’s mother, Ingrid Driggs, said her daughter always wanted to see her children happy. Grant’s daughter, Milikka, meanwhile said the situation was a hard one to face but promised to always remember that special joy that her mother had and gave them. (Trinidad Guardian)

MTS Estate Sergeant Gemma Ottley cries as she views the body of her murdered colleague, Carlene Grant, at yesterday’s funeral service at the Carapichaima Community Centre.

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Protest greets ministers at PTSC’s Wi-Fi launch Angry employees of the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) yesterday up-staged a slew of government ministers who had gathered to launch the Government’s Wi-Fi on Buses service at the City Gate hub, as they demanded to speak with line minister Fitzgerald Hinds about monies owed to them. The protestors, led by the Public Services Association branch chairman Darryl Lamy, said they wanted to “remind” the Government that close to 300 workers were to receive arrears, gratuities and payments in lieu of vacation leave. Promised that they would have been paid by last November, Lamy said the workers had been waiting patiently for the monies which spanned 2011 to 2013. The workers made their presence felt just as Public Administration and Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie took to the podium to deliver the feature address on the theme “From Drums to Wi-Fi” during which he spoke of the free service being provided by telecommunications giant Digicel.

Barred from entering the area where the formal event was being held, the group grew larger as word spread of what was happening; prompting Lamy to move the protest to the southern side of the facility where the loading bays are located. In full view of seven Cabinet ministers and members of the public, the group refused to be appeased by PTSC general manager Ronald Forde and several other communications officials who appealed to them to desist from engaging in industrial action, promising that Hinds would hear them out later. During an unplanned meeting with Lamy and a contingent of the workers following the event, Hinds said, “They are satisfied with what I have told them and I am satisfied with what they have told me.” Declining to reveal what was discussed, Hinds would only say the meeting was cordial, disciplined and productive. Regarding the payment of outstanding monies, he pointed out the difficult economic times that T&T was currently experiencing but assured that as soon as the Finance Minister could source the necessary funds, the workers would be paid. Unwilling to let the mid-morning hiccup derail government’s plan to increase internet connectivity across the nation, Cuffie praised PTSC for partnering with them to ensure the public could stay connected while en-route to their various destinations. Claiming that City Gate could now be referred to as the gateway to the information superhighway, Cuffie said persons traveling from Port-of-Spain to Arima, Sangre Grande, Chaguanas, San Fernando and Diego Martin could now enjoy the free online service. Adding that Cabinet’s agreement to reconstitute the E-business round-table was evidence of their commitment to ensure the process was well planned and organised, Cuffie stressed that there were limits to what the public could access on the internet. He said, “This service was not designed to stream movies or television shows. It was designed for real-time experiences such as checking your email, downloading a map of the city or making a quick Skype call.” TTWi-Fi does not allow users to access Web

sites that may be deemed inappropriate or unsuitable such as pornography, gambling or sites that promote hate and or acts of crime. The current fleet of buses outfitted with Wi-Fi include seven Higer deluxe coaches and six Sunlong CNG-fully airconditioned buses. PTSC officials have promised that the service will soon be expanded to include Point Fortin and Tobago. Cuffie said while there were was a limit of two one-hour sessions per day, it should be ample time for commuters to conduct their business. Quoting from a Global Information Technology Report compiled by the World Economic Forum which ranked T&T as 67 out of 139 countries in the Network Readiness Index, Cuffie said this reflected an improvement of three places from 2015. In the category of individuals using the internet, this country was ranked 47; while in the category of households with internet access, it was ranked at 64. T&T was also ranked number one for Mobile Network Coverage out of the 139 countries. Declaring that, “We cannot develop a digital economy until we develop a digital government,” Cuffie said yesterday marked the city’s journey to position itself to join the ranks of first-world status in the area of internet connectivity.

Excited over the introduction of free Wi-Fi, Hinds said the time had come for T&T to step up its game in the area of cutting edge developments. Questioned later on as to why Digicel was chosen as the service provider, Cuffie explained that a competitive bidding process had been conducted and they were found to be the most suitable. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, who was also in attendance, confirmed there were two cases in which pregnant women had been diagnosed with the Zika virus. However, he declined to provide any more information as he cited the issue of patient confidentiality.

(Trinidad Guardian)

Government Ministers, from left, Public Administration and Communication Maxi Cuffie, Sport, Daryl Smith, Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, Works and Transport, Fitzgerald Hinds, and Chief Executive Officer Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Ltd Sacha Thompson test the Wi-Fi in a PTSC bus after the formal launch at City Gate, Port-of-Spain, yesterday.

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A friend of one of the two men who killed a French priest in Normandy was detained only days before the attack took place, reports say. The 17-year-old tried to travel to Syria last year with Adel Kermiche, French and Swiss media say. The unnamed teenager was reportedly arrested in Geneva earlier this month and handed over to French authorities. Days later, on Tuesday, his friend Kermiche went on to kill Father Jacques Hamel in his church near Rouen. The news of the detention of a close friend of Kermiche, who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video, comes at a time when French intelligence services are under close scrutiny. Reports in Le Parisien and the Tribune de Geneve newspapers said it was not known why the 17-year-old, from northern France, went to Geneva earlier this month. He had already tried to fly with Kermiche to Syria via Switzerland last year. Both were turned back from Turkey. In the latest development, Swiss security services picked up the teenager, and another friend, on 20 July and handed them over to French authorities. A source told AFP news agency that "nothing suggests he was in any way implicated" in the church attack on 26 July. After trying to leave to Syria, Kermiche was released with a monitoring tag earlier this year, despite prosecutors' call for his continued detention. Kermiche and the other attacker,

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Abdel Malik Petitjean, were shot dead by police outside the church in St-Etienne-du-Rouvray. They had slit the throat of Fr Hamel, 86, and taken hostages during Mass. A French parliamentary report on 5 July called for a major revamp of the intelligence services, after an analysis of last year's Paris attacks which killed 147 people. The head of the inquiry, judge and politician Georges Fenech, said French intelligence was aware of the jihadists before the attacks, but the services had failed to exchange information about them. (BBC)

Locals remembered Kermiche as a "geek" who loved the internet

Syria conflict: 'Families leave' besieged Aleppo Dozens of families have left besieged eastern areas of the city of Aleppo along a humanitarian corridor, Syrian state media says. The civilians boarded buses and were taken to temporary shelters, state news agency Sana said. Some rebels had also surrendered to government forces, the report said. Russia, an ally of the Syrian government, announced on Thursday that four exit corridors would be opened in Aleppo for civilians and rebels. The move was welcomed cautiously by the UN, the US and some aid agencies. The US has suggested the plan may be an attempt to force the evacuation of civilians and the surrender of rebel groups in the city. On Friday, the United Nations envoy to Syria said the corridors should be administered by the UN and that there should be a 48-hour ceasefire for people to leave safely. About 300,000 people are trapped in rebel-held eastern Aleppo and the UN says food supplies are expected to run out in mid-August. "This morning dozens of families left via the corridors identified... to allow the exit of citizens besieged by terrorist groups in the eastern neighbourhoods," Sana reported. It showed pictures of people, mostly women and children, walking past soldiers and getting onto buses.

It said they were taken to temporary shelters but gave no details. The report also said some fighters had surrendered to the authorities. A Russian army spokesman said 85 civilians and 29 fighters had left via the corridors on Friday and 52 civilians and 24 fighters on Saturday. Lt-Gen Sergei Chvarkov told the state-owned Russian news channel Rossiya 24 that four more corridors would be opened up. He also said that six temporary shelters had been set up to accommodate at least 3,000 people. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has offered an amnesty for rebels surrendering within three months. UK-based monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also said that "a number" of civilians had left eastern Aleppo through a passage in the Salaheddin neighbourhood. Some reports have said rebel groups are preventing civilians from leaving. The Syrian opposition, however, says the corridors are a government ploy to recapture all of Aleppo. "These corridors are not for getting aid in, but driving people

out," said Basma Kodmani of the opposition High Negotiations Committee. "The brutal message to our people is: leave or starve." Rebels have been in control of much of eastern Aleppo since July 2012 but the Syrian army, backed by pro-government militia and Syrian and Russian jets, has recently driven them back. The government recently seized the northern suburb of Bani Zeid after fierce fighting. UN envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Friday that the UN supported the humanitarian corridors in principle but it wanted Russia to provide more details on how they would work. "Our suggestion to Russia is to actually leave the corridors being established at their initiative to us," Mr de Mistura told reporters in Geneva.

"The UN and humanitarian partners know what to do." US Secretary of State John Kerry said that if the operation was "a ruse" it could disrupt USRussian co-operation in Syria. "On the other hand, if we're able to work it out and have a complete understanding of what is happening and then agreement on (the) way forward, it could actually open up some possibilities," he said. (BBC)

Thousands of civilians are trapped in eastern Aleppo and running out of food and water((AFP)

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Hundreds rally in Australia over juvenile 'torture' footage Hundreds of people have rallied in cities across Australia following allegations of abuse against boys in juvenile detention. Demonstrators gathered in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to express shock at footage showing indigenous boys being tear-gassed. The video also shows a boy wearing a "spit hood" while cuffed to a chair. Australia's Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has called for an investigation. However, he rejected calls for a broader national inquiry. Around 700 people rallied in Melbourne and 300 in Sydney, according to Reuters.

Footage of the abuse first emerged on national broadcaster ABC's Four Corners programme. Filmed at the Don Dale youth detention centre in the Northern Territory, the programme focuses on the treatment of Dylan Voller, who was assaulted, stripped naked and kept in solitary confinement aged 13 and 14.

At one stage he was strapped to a restraint chair while wearing a hood for almost two hours. He was also among a group of six children who were subdued with tear gas. The United Nations Human Rights Commission said it was shocked by the footage.

"We encourage the Government to extend the scope of the investigation... to establish that such appalling treatment is not

taking place in any other place of detention in Australia," it said in a statement - adding that authorities should compensate the children. The six boys are seeking damages for mistreatment, according to ABC. Indigenous people represent about 3% of Australia's population but are 26 times more likely to be in detention than non-Indigenous youth, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (BBC)

Demonstrators gathered in major cities across Australia(REUTERS)

Armenia police clash with protesters amid hostage crisis Riot police in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, have clashed with supporters of an armed group barricaded with hostages inside a police station. Dozens of protesters were hurt. Three gunmen were wounded in earlier clashes. The group stormed the building nearly two weeks ago seeking the release of "political prisoners" including opposition leader Jirair Sefilian. Mr Sefilian has strongly criticised President Serge Sarkisian's handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Police with truncheons and stun grenades charged at protesters shouting "Free independent Armenia" and "Serge, leave!". Sputnik Armenia news agency said as many as 60 people had been injured in the riots and about 40 were still being treated in hospital. Radio Liberty said three of its journalists were among the injured and that a camera was smashed. More than 100 people were reportedly detained by police. The three gunmen who were wounded sustained their injuries in a shootout earlier on Friday. They were apparently shot in the legs by snipers. Two of them were escorted to hospital under armed guard. The group seized the police station on 17 July, killing one policeman and taking several hostages. Some of the captives have since been freed. They released a video demanding the release of Mr Sefilian and a number of others, and urging supporters on to the streets. The CivilNet newspaper identified the group as the Daredevils of Sassoun. The group has been quoted as saying it will retaliate

if attacked and has no intention of surrendering. Mr Sefilian, a former military commander, has criticised the government's handling of the long-running conflict involving proArmenian separatists in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan but has an ethnic Armenian majority. A bloody war erupted after the end of Soviet rule in 1988, and there has been frequent unrest since, the latest in April, when clashes left dozens dead. (BBC)

Protests have been held regularly since the police station was seized on 17 July(AP)

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Texas hot air balloon crashes with 16 on board A hot air balloon with 16 people on board has crashed in the US state of Texas, local reports say.

The balloon came down near Lockhart, south of the city of Austin, after catching fire. It is not known whether there are any injuries or fatalities. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) statement said the balloon came down in a field at about 07:40 (12:40 GMT). (BBC)

Russia cyber attack: Large hack 'hits government’ A "professional" cyber attack has hit Russian government bodies, the country's intelligence service says. A "cyber-spying virus" was found in the networks of about 20 organisations, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said. The report comes as Russia stands accused over data breaches involving the Democratic Party in the US. The Russian government has denied involvement and has denounced the "poisonous anti-Russian" rhetoric coming out of Washington. The FSB did not say who it believed was responsible for hacking Russian networks, but said the latest hack resembled "much-spoken-about" cyberspying, without elaborating. It said the hack had been "planned and made professionally", and targeted state organisations, scientific and defence companies, as well as "country's critically important infrastructures". The malware allowed those responsible to switch on cameras and microphones within the computer, take screenshots and track what was being typed by monitoring keyboard strokes, the FSB said. In the US, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee have both suffered hacks in recent weeks. Emails from the DNC were later distributed by the Wikileaks organisation, and showed party officials had been biased against Bernie Sanders in his primary race against Hillary Clinton. US officials believe the cyber attacks were

committed by Russian agents. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied being responsible, and Mrs Clinton's presidential rival Donald Trump said he had no ties to Russia. The Clinton campaign said on Friday that an analytics data program, which it shared with other entities, had been accessed by hackers. But, her press secretary Nick Merrill said, there was "no evidence that our internal systems have been compromised". The FBI said it was investigating the extent of any hacking. (BBC)

The hack reportedly targeted a number of government bodies(ALLSPORT/GETTY)

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Turkey-PKK conflict: Dozens killed in south-east clashes The Turkish military has killed 35 Kurdish militants who tried to storm a base in the south-east, officials say. The overnight attack, in the Cukurca district of Hakkari province near the Iraqi border, came hours after clashes between soldiers and militants left eight soldiers dead in the area. A ceasefire between Turkey's military and the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) broke down in July last year. The army is reeling from a huge purge following a coup attempt two weeks ago. In the latest incident in the south-east, PKK fighters were spotted by aerial reconnaissance as they were advancing on the base overnight, the military said. An air operation was launched, killing 23 militants. Twelve more were killed in later clashes on the ground, the statement added. The PKK launched its insurgency in 1984, alleging widespread abuse and discrimination against Kurds by Turkish authorities. Since the ceasefire broke down a year ago, military operations in the south-east and retaliatory attacks by the PKK have left hundreds of people dead. On Thursday, Turkey announced an overhaul of the armed forces

following the coup attempt launched on 15 July. Nearly 1,700 soldiers have been given dishonourable discharges. About 40% of all generals and admirals in the military have been dismissed.

(BBC)

The Turkish military has been fighting the PKK insurgency for decades(AFP)

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RECIPE OF THE DAY: BEEF STEW

¼ cup flour ¼ tbsp black pepper 1 lb beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into oneinch cubes 5 tbsp COCAMAR* oil 2 tbsp vinegar 1 cup red wine (optional) 3 DELISH* beef bullion cubes 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into quarterinch rounds (optional) 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into threequarter- inch cubes Salt to taste

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Preparation Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl. Add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Add more oil as needed between batches.

Remove the beef from the pot and add vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits. Add the beef, diluted bullion cubes, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 90 minutes. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered for ten minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Daily Horoscope You can make changes that will enhance your appearance. Elders may get you going today.

Discord could be unnerving.

You'll be surprised how much you can accomplish. Don't overspend on luxury items.

Deceit around you is evident.

You are best to get out of the house today. You should catch up on correspondence. Discover opportunities based on the individuals you mingle with today.

Go with the flow and don't let the unsettled atmosphere get on your nerves. Kick your shoes off and relax. Consider the source before you believe what you hear.

Empty promises could be likely where work is concerned. Valuable information can be yours if you listen to those with experience. Look into attending seminars that can expand your perception.

You should put in some extra hours developing that creative idea you have. You should spend your day trying to get things completed at work.

Regardless of your first reaction, the outcome will be favorable.

Investments concerning your residence will be profitable. You will attract members of the opposite sex readily. Social activities or travel should be in your plans.

Don't push your luck with authority figures. Direct your energy into physical entertainment. Discuss your objectives with peers or lovers.

Secret affairs will come back to haunt you. Friends from your past may come back into your life. Try not to get upset or angry without having all the facts.

Try to be there for someone if they need assistance.

You may find that purchases or entertainment could be expensive. Don't sign up for too many extra activities or you'll have trouble fulfilling your obligations.

You need adventure and excitement in your life.

You should include children in your activities. You may have problems with those you live with.

Don't cause a scene, but when you get home let your partner know how you feel and why. Be sure to keep communication open with those you live with. Don't let the moods of those you live with get you down.

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Kovacic to fight for his place at Real Madrid Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic wants to win over Zinedine Zidane and prove his worth at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to his agent. Mateo Kovacic's representative Nikky Vuksan has stressed the midfielder has no intention of leaving Real Madrid and wants to fight for his place instead. The Croatia international, 22, has been struggling to secure regular first-team action at the Santiago Bernabeu since joining from Inter last year, and recent reports suggested he could be on the move ahead of the 2016-17 campaign.

However, Kovacic's agent has made it clear a transfer is not an option at this stage. "I have not spoken to the club, there is no need," Vuksan told Sportske Novosti.

"Right now he is fighting for his place in the team, as is the case with every player except Cristiano [Ronaldo], who is the only one who has a guaranteed place in the first XI. "There are always rumours at this time of year but Kovacic is a Madrid player, his manager [Zinedine

Zidane] has faith in him and he helps him and supports him. "Every player has to prove their worth to find a place in the team and at Real Madrid it is even more difficult." Kovacic's contract with Madrid runs until June 2021. (SportsMax)

No penalty for Hamilton but Mercedes fined xMercedes were fined €10,000 for an unsafe release during Saturday's practice session but Lewis Hamilton was not handed a personal penalty. Lewis Hamilton will not be penalised following an unsafe release into the pit lane during Saturday's practice session ahead of the German Grand Prix, but Mercedes have been fined.

Hamilton joined the pit lane close to Haas driver Romain Grosjean, who was forced to stop in his tracks as the defending champion made his exit. The Brit was facing a potential 10-place grid penalty for a third reprimand of the season, his previous warnings issued in Bahrain and Russia, but the stewards opted against punishing the driver. Instead, Mercedes were handed a fine of €10,000 after admitting they released Hamilton's car when it was unsafe to do so. Hamilton was outpaced by Rosberg in all three practice sessions this weekend but will not have a penalty hanging over him ahead of Saturday's qualifying session.

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Bolt 'warns' Ibrahimovic As the Olympic Games draw ever closer, history’s Manchester United’s fans was off to prepare to defend fastest man is sending out a warning. The warning, his Olympic titles for what would be a record second however,does not go out to any of his rivals looking to consecutive time. (SportsMax) dethrone him in Rio this summer. Instead, it goes out to one of the world’s most celebrated footballers. The 29year-old world record holder is a huge fan of Manchester United., however, since the departure of the club’s iconic manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, the club has not been living up to its stellar reputation, with only an FA Cup trophy to show over the past three years. Things have been looking up recently with the hiring of Jose Mourinho, the Special One, and purchases of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It is to the last name on that list that Bolt has delivered a ‘warning’. "Hey Zlatan, it's Usain Bolt, I just wanted to say welcome to the greatest team you've ever been in, Manchester United,” Bolt said in a brief video message. "I'm looking forward to goals -- I'll be watching you." With that, the king of

Windies must be patient with Joseph Former West Indies fast bowler Winston Benjamin has warned that patience will be needed with promising young fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. The 19-year-old was recently given his maiden call-up for the struggling West Indies ahead of the second Test against India and could make his debut for the team in Jamaica on Saturday. “There’s going to be a lot expected of him but I’ll try to keep in touch and try to speak to him on a regular basis, letting him understand that he might get thrown into the deep end. I have asked the people involved to throw him into the deep end, but keep the world off his foot and don’t expect no fivefive wicket hauls and so forth; it takes time,” Benjamin told the Antigua Observer. Benjamin, however, believes the call for Joseph was long overdue, and has backed the bowler to make a strong impact due to a positive attitude. “I thought they were just delaying the inevitable, but I am happy to say the least (because) the guys is a hard worker and when I started working with him I had sent out a message to every young Antiguan who wants to train on a Saturday morning and it was an hour and a half for free to every single one,”

Benjamin told the Antigua and Barbuda Observer. “He showed up and from since then, we have been working together for a long while. He learns fast and it’s a testimony that hard work does pay off most times,” added.

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Windies players and staff presented with T20 World Cup rings Several players and members of management of the West Indies receiving a second ring this week after tying the knot with his 2016 T20 World Cup winning teams were presented with their model girlfriend on Wednesday. (SportsMax) commemorative rings at a special ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday. The rings were presented by West Indies Cricket Board President Dave Cameron and CEO Michael Muirhead. Friday’s recipients are currently in United States for the Florida leg of 2016 HERO CPL that got underway on Thursday. The West Indies men and women’s team won respective T20 World Cup titles held in India between aMarch 3 and April 3. The West Indies Under19 team also won the ICC Under-19 World Cup title in 2016 in February. The other players from three teams were presented with their rings on Tuesday, July 19 at the fourth joint WICB/WIPA Awards in St John’s, Antigua. The players and management receiving their rings on Friday were Ashley Nurse, Lendl Simmons, Samuel Badree, Evin Lewis, Dwayne Bravo, Sulieman Benn, Denesh Ramdin, Jonathan Carter, Andre Russell, Andre Fletcher, Daren Sammy, Johnson Charles, Andre Coley, Stuart Williams, Virgil Browne, and Jerome Taylor. Chris Gayle will receive his ring on another occasion. Russell was

Kohli welcomes bouncy Sabina pitch Virat Kohli has welcomed talk of a fast and bouncy wicket at Sabina Park for India's second Test against West Indies. India star Virat Kohli has no fears about a fast and bouncy wicket in Kingston for the second Test against West Indies. Kohli made a double-century in the series opener as India crushed their hosts by an innings and 92 runs in Antigua. But a pace-friendly wicket is expected at Sabina Park, where the Windies could hand a debut to promising teenager Alzarri Joseph. Kohli welcomed the prospect of a quicker pitch, with the tourists winning their last two Tests against the Windies at the venue, having been winless in the nine prior to that. "We're not really focused on the opposition too much. We're happy that the wicket is going to have much more bounce and carry," he told a news conference on Friday. "There was decent enough bounce in Antigua for us to exploit whatever help was there in the wicket. "Jamaica is going to be even better, it's a result-oriented ground, we all know that and we're quite excited about it. "We have good pace, we're bowling good areas and we'd just like to focus on that and believe our batsmen are good enough to tackle any sort of pace and bounce that the West Indies attack has.

"We're not really focused on any particular bowler, the plan is to go out there and play with a determination and the focus we showed in the first game." Along with Kohli's 200, Ravichandran Ashwin impressed in the first Test, making 113 with the bat before claiming 7-83 with the ball. It extended an

incredible run for the tourists against the Windies, who have not won a Test against India since 2002 – a winless run of 16 matches (seven draws, nine losses). India will be without Murali Vijay, who has been ruled out due to injury, with KL Rahul his likely replacement. Windies captain Jason Holder is not so convinced about the wicket, expecting it to eventually be slow. As for Joseph, who has played just eight first-class matches, Holder said: "I have never played against Alzarri, I've never seen him play cricket live, but I've seen him play cricket on TV. "There's obviously been a lot of talk going behind him.

He has talent, he has the ability, he has pace. I support him fully.

He's done what he's done to get here."(SportsMax)

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Layton 'all talk' - Aiken has words for Swifts defender ahead of ANZ final Queensland Firebirds shooter Romelda Aiken has confidently labeled the first player in the history of trans-Tasman netball to shoot 500 NSW Swifts defender Sharni Layton as ‘all talk’ ahead of the teams’ (SportsMax) clash in the Sunday’s ANZ Championship final. The Jamaica international and Australia native have had fierce clashes in recent outings. In the last three encounters Aiken’s Firebirds have managed to come out on top, with Layton claiming one. Sunday’s match-up in addition to being a re-match of the Australia League semi-final, will also be a re-match of last year’s final where the Firebirds triumphed.

Aiken and the Firebirds will look to be the first team in ANZ history to repeat as champions, the vocal Layton and the Swift will look to play the role of spoilers. "With Sharni, she is honestly all talk. She just makes a lot of noise, but we've got the strength in the attacking end and if we just stick to the game plan and just listen to what Rose says, I don't see why we can’t get over Sharni,” Aiken said. "I definitely think she's going to be coming out harder and tougher and a bit of revenge behind last year's loss. I'm going to play it cool and stay composed and try to take her on as I go." Aiken needs just five more goals to become

Lewis lays platform in Patriots' consolation win A season-high 79 by opener Evin Lewis provided the springboard for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to upend Trinbago Knight Riders by 34 runs on night two of the Caribbean Premier League's Florida leg. The crowd, about 5,000-strong, were largely rooting for Knight Riders, but there was still plenty of love for Lewis' entertaining display of power hitting.

It began in the second over when he laced three fours off Ronsford Beaton. Two overs later, he tucked into Kevon Cooper for a pair of sixes before giving Dwayne Bravo similar treatment with two more that cleared the ropes. His sixth six, smashed off Nikita Miller over midwicket in the seventh over, brought up his half-century in 23 balls.

Lewis put on 65 for the first wicket with JJ Smuts before both men fell to Sunil Narine, who also dismissed Lendl Simmons to clear out the Patriots' top order. By that time, though, the heavy damage had been done and Jonathan Carter teamed with Shamarh Brooks to drive home the advantage, putting on an unbeaten 58 for the sixth wicket. Brooks drove Bravo over the long-on boundary twice in the 19th for two of his three sixes, en route to 35 off 19 balls. The late flourish took Patriots to a score of 180, which proved to be comfortably out of Knight Riders' reach. Brendon McCullum's poor season with the bat continued as he notched up his fifth single-digit score in six games, splicing a drive off Sheldon Cottrell to mid-off for 1 in the second over. Lewis' great night continued when he ran out a well-set Hashim Amla with a direct hit from cover for 33 in the sixth. Colin Munro's reprieve on 11 in the ninth over off Krishmar Santokie provided a glimmer of hope for the Knight Riders' chase. The New Zealander blasted Jonathan Carter for a four and two sixes in the 12th in a bid to keep pace with a required run rate that had climbed above 10 per over. His luck ran out in the 13th, though, when Santokie finally claimed him for 46 after a dubious leg before decision. That left Knight Riders on 103 for 4 in 12.5 overs. Samuel

Badree made it three wickets in four balls for the Patriots by dismissing Umar Akmal at long-off and knocking back Denesh Ramdin's stumps with a googly, off the first two balls of the 14th. Santokie also claimed two in two in the 16th, as Bravo struck a full toss to long-on and Kevon Cooper followed by pulling a short ball to midwicket for a golden duck.

Cottrell returned for his fourth over in the 18th and dismissed Narine and Beaton to end the match with the Knight Riders all out for 146 in 18 overs. The Knight Riders' loss prevented them from clinching a playoff spot and helped keep Barbados Tridents' hopes alive. Tridents face Guyana Amazon Warriors in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. A win for Tridents, who sit at fifth place with seven points, could put them ahead of Knight Riders and St Lucia Zouks into third place, while a Tridents loss would eliminate them from playoff contention and simultaneously seal playoff berths for Zouks and Knight Riders, who are currently tied for third at eight points. (ESPNcricinfo)

Evin Lewis struck a season-high 79 in to set up a Patriots win © Peter Della Penna