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The female suspect who was arrested in connection with the robbery under arms committed at the home of Mr. Clement Rohee, MP on 2016-11-09, was today charged with two counts of robbery under arms. The accused Corlette Parks, 49 years, of 4692 Postal Housing Scheme, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Lambert at the Providence Magistrate’s Court, pleaded not guilty to both charges and was remanded to prison until January 11, 2017. Guyana Police Force Press Release
Opposition Awaits Government Move To Replace GECOM Chairman In light of the retirement of Dr Steve Surujbally as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said he is awaiting word from President David Granger who must trigger the constitutional provision for a replacement. “According to the Constitution, I have to submit a list of six names from which the President will chose the next head of GECOM. We have started looking at the names of the people that we will submit to replace Mr Surujbally,” Jagdeo explained at the People’s Progressive Party weekly press conference. Jagdeo said that Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira was tasked with engaging Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Minister of State Joseph Harmon to inquire when President Granger intends to trigger the replacement provision. “I had expected that by now, since Mr Surujbally had signalled months ago to the President and more formally recently that he would be leaving, that the President would initiate the process that will trigger that constitutional replacement for the head of Gecom,” he said. The opposition leader said that it very importance that there is always a GECOM Chairman in place especially to oversee preparations for the next elections due by 2020, the Opposition leader raised some concerns about the time it will take to appoint a new elections management chief. “This is very worrying for us, given the sloth of this government, its incompetence and the sensitivity surrounding
GECOM we are suspicious that there may be a lengthy delay in that entire process,” he said. Guyana uses the more than 20-year old Carter Centre formula for the selection of a Chairman and the six other commissioners- three from government and the remainder from the opposition.
Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Dr Steve Surujbally
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ExxonMobil, in collaboration with its partners Nexen Energy and Hess Corporation, is seeking to fast track work in the Stabroek block. Yesterday, the company officially gave notice of its find of commercial quantities of oil in the area via a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman at the Ministry’s boardroom, Brickdam. Minister Trotman noted that the notification given by the oil company is one that is required by Section 31 of the Petroleum Act. The Minister pointed out that it is the first time in Guyana’s 50-year history as an independent nation, that the section of the Act is being activated. “This is a profound and watershed moment in the development of our country … so there is great humility and great responsibility that comes with the handing over and receiving of this letter,” Minister Trotman explained. Additionally, the Minister said that the Ministry is fully aware that every decision and action taken will have an impact on Guyanese for centuries to come. The Minister pointed out that Government is working diligently with the various partners to meet expectations, and to build capacity for the oil and gas sector. The year 2016, Minister Trotman said, is the year of foundation building with 2017 being the year of implementation of earmarked plans and programmes. The Minister noted that the Ministry will be rolling out a number of plans in a few weeks. Further, Minister Trotman notified the oil company that the government is looking forward to receiving their development plan. The plan, the Minister stated, “Tells us that all the partners in this project are committed, and that the investment decision will be a positive one next year, and that we could move to production in the earliest possible time.” Vice President of ExxonMobil, Erik Oswald, along with representatives from Nexen Energy and Hess Corporation noted that they are excited about the prospects of being able to produce the oil found in the Stabroek block. “What you are seeing today, is the beginning of a very large effort which will unfold over the next few years as we finalise our plans, and implement them, trying to develop this field,” Oswald stated. Only recently, ExxonMobil moved its ‘Stena Carron’ drillship, to test the third prospect of the Stabroek block. The oil find in Guyana has been attracting the attention of major companies, with a number of them seeking to obtain exploratory permits. (GINA)
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Guyana And Norway Advance Dialogue On Climate Partnership Agreement Marrakech, Morocco – (November 17, 2016) President David Granger of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen of the Kingdom of Norway met today on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Convention in Marrakesh, Morocco, for a very constructive dialogue on the way forward for their forest and climate partnership. The cornerstones of the Guyana-Norway partnership are to safeguard Guyana's rainforest, improve forest governance and support Guyana's holistic green development, including the transition to green and renewable energy. President Granger used the opportunity to outline a holistic vision for Guyana’s green development. He detailed, as part of this vision, Guyana’s ambitions in the areas of climate mitigation, coastal zone management, conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity management and eco-systems management. “My administration is committed to the establishment of the ‘green’ state and creating the institutions and the governance structures to ensure that we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the shortest possible time. I am pleased that the dialogue with Norway is advancing,“ he said. The meeting confirmed that Guyana has kept its deforestation rate low since the start of the partnership, is making good progress on agreed forest governance reforms and is pursuing a mix of clean energy solutions. The Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Vidar Helgesen said, “I am very impressed that President Granger's government has decided to embark on a green economy pathway, including its commitment under the UN Climate Change Convention to eliminate its dependency on fossil fuels and move close to 100 percent renewable energy supply by 2025. We are proud to work with Guyana to realise its green economy vision, maintain its deforestation rates as one of the lowest in the tropics and strengthen forest governance, as well as its commitments to a green energy transition”, says Minister Helgesen. President Granger and Minister Helgesen agreed to have in place, early in 2017, a work plan for detailing Guyana's clean energy transition, including a facts-based consideration of the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project and all other possible renewable energy options. The two countries agreed to continue a dialogue on how to develop their partnership in the 2020-2030 period. Joint statement between Norway and Guyana following a meeting held on November 16, 2016 in Marrakech, Morocco. This statement was first issued by the Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Kingdom of Norway and can be found on their website at the following address: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/press-release-guyanaand-norway-ag... MOTP Press Release
President David Granger and Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Vidar Helgesen of the Kingdom of Norway following their meeting, yesterday.
Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan along with the Guyana technical team, during the meeting with Mr. Per Pharo, Director of the Government of Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative, at the Norwegian Ministry of Environment.
Mr. Per Pharo, Director of the Government of Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative, at the Norwegian Ministry of Environment during the meeting with Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan, which was held ahead of the meeting between President David Granger and Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Vidar Helgesen of the Kingdom of Norway.
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DISRESPECTFUL! Government Slams Rusal’s No Show At Meeting view that the Russian Bauxite Company of Guyana Incorporated (BCGI)/RUSAL has disrespected the Government of Guyana through its failure to attend a meeting to address pressing issues. The Guyana Bauxite a n d G e n e r a l Wo r k e r s U n i o n (GB&GWU) and RUSAL have had issues pending due to the dismissal and suspension of 57 workers, several years back. Minister with responsibility for labour, Keith Scott, told media operatives that RUSAL’s failure to attend the meeting, shows a lack of respect for Guyana’s Laws and for the government.
Ministers of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence and Keith Scott are of the
This is the first attempt to have both parties present at a meeting. Minister Scott said that the labour department has encouraged RUSAL to come to the table. The Minister further expressed that his Ministry’s main aim is to ensure that Guyana is given the respect due as a sovereign state, and there should be no
compromise whatsoever. Minister Scott reiterated that the Ministry of Social Protection will see that workers’ interests come first. GB&GWU’s Representative, Lincoln Lewis noted that the union is not surprised with RUSAL’s refusal to attend the meeting. Lewis said, “It is a matter challenging the sovereignty of this country.”
The union’s representative explained one instance where workers had to burn down buildings, and break equipment before their concerns were heard. The union is prepared to collaborate with the government and any other agency to ensure RUSAL respects the laws of this land or an alternative has to be found, Lewis pointed out. Minister Scott stated that the nation comes first and RUSAL will have to give answers. Additionally, the department has already sent letters about the local labour laws to RUSAL. (GINA)
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Lethem Industrial Estate To Accommodate 70 Businesses with four of those being anchor tenants (larger businesses). Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin during told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that the site is scheduled to be completed late next year or early in 2018. The four anchor tenants will be the catalyst for some of the other businesses that will occupy the estate, depending on the type and nature of the four anchor tenants, the Business Minister said. The Ministry of Business is looking at the Brazilian market because of Lethem’s close proximity to that country.
A new model has been chosen for the Lethem Industrial Estate in Region Nine that will accommodate 70 businesses,
The Minister believes it “is the most viable market setting for Guyanese products coming out of that particular industrial estate.” Gaskin said that the Ministry has a Bilateral Agreement and a Partial Scope Agreement with Brazil, which allows preferential access to a number of goods and items from Guyana. The Ministry will need to examine those items and devise a strategy for linking opportunities with the market and what is produced at the industrial estate, Gaskin explained. The Minister pointed out that the incomplete project was inherited from
the previous administration, and the Ministry has every intention of completing it. “Things don’t happen randomly, you have to have a vision, to know what it is you are trying to achieve” Gaskin said.
The estate was scheduled to be completed this year, but had to be reviewed because work appeared to have being done haphazardly, and the estate did not cater for small business. There were other major weaknesses identified. The Ministry of Business has responsibility for industrial estates at Lethem, Belvedere, Eccles and Coldingen. The latter two have a combined 120 developed plots. They have close to 60 developed estates providing jobs for about 4000 Guyanese. The main industries are woodprocessing, cement and block-making, food processing, fish processing, furniture manufacturing, metal fabrication and pharmaceuticals. In the 2016 Budget, $212M was allocated for developing and fixing the industrial estates at Belvedere and Lethem.
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46-Year-Old Under Police Guard At GPHC After Being Nabbed With Cocaine A 46 year old, West Demerara resident is under police guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, excreting cocaine pellets, after being nabbed at the Check-in Area of the CJIA , about 1400h. yesterday. His
transporter, a 35 year, taxi d r i v e r a l s o o f We s t Demerara was taken into custody. The 46 year old who has been on the p o l i c e ’s r a d a r f o r sometime now, so far excreted 61 of the 91 cocaine pellets which have been detected via X-
ray. The amount retrieved thus far amounted to 444 grams. He was an outgoing passenger bound for the USA. Guyana Police Force Press Release
Tuschen Taxi Driver Arrested For Possession Of Unlicensed Firearm Based on intensive to utilize one of its w h e n o p e n e d intelligence gathering, yesterday ranks of the Guyana Police Force conducted a search on a taxi driver of Tuschen, EBE, and his motor vehicle at the Brickdam Police Station. In the initial search the ranks came up empty handed and decided
sniffer dogs trained in the detection of firearms and explosive devices. The Canine which goes by the name ‘ACE’ arrived with its handler and in the presence of the driver and other ranks, led them to the left front door panel, which
revealed an unlicensed .38 Smith and Wesson revolver with five (5) live matching rounds. The driver has since been taken into custody. Guyana Police Force Press Release
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‘Don’t Ever Give Up On You’ – First Lady Charges Graduates From WAD’s Programme For Teenage Mothers she was preparing her
First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger (centre, seated) is flanked by, from left to right: United Nations Population Fund Assistant Resident Representative, Ms. Patrice LaFleur, Ms. Hazel Halley-Burnett, Gender Consultant at the Ministry of Social Protection, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, His Excellency, Mr. Pierre Gireau, Ms. Jonelle Dummett, Manager’s Assistant, Communication and Public Relations, Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited and Ms. Clonel Samuels-Boston, Coordinator of Women Across Differences. The graduates are pictured in the background. Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, charged an enthusiastic group of 31 teenage mothers never to give up on themselves, in her address at the sixth graduation ceremony of the Women Across Differences’ (WAD) Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent Mothers, which was held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown. “Keep the dream alive, don’t let it die and never give up, don’t every give up on you,” the First Lady told the women, explaining that she was so inspired by their achievements that the lyrics of the popular song “Never Give Up” by Yolanda Adams played in her mind as
address. The Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent Mothers hosted under the theme “Reducing Unplanned Pregnancy among Adolescent Mothers and Enhancing their Life Skills and Competencies” aims to help adolescent mothers ages 12 to 19 to reduce unplanned pregnancies; build self-confidence; provide entrepreneurial knowledge and skills and promote positive lifestyles. It is funded by Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. The First Lady noted that she was particularly proud of the y o u n g w o m e n ’s accomplishments as they would have had to overcome a number of challenges in order to have made it this far. “Women face many challenges and for adolescent mothers these challengers are multiplied because these are still, in essence, girl children who are trying to understand themselves and their bodies. They have to confront and solve the problems which adult women face. Many will have had to drop out of school. Some may lack family or financial support. Many will struggle to feed and clothe themselves, their children [and] to keep a roof over their heads. Some may have to endure violence on a daily basis, whether it be verbal, physical or psychological abuse,” she said. For this reason, the First Lady said that the WAD and Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited must both be accorded special praise for the profound contribution that they are making to the growth and development of the young mothers and their children. WAD is a non-governmental organisation (NGO), which provides a forum for women and girls to meet, to serve individuals and vulnerable groups through education, empowerment and advocacy to effect social change.
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‘Don’t Ever Give Up On You’ – First Lady Charges Graduates From WAD’s Programme For Teenage ... (Cont’d) Ms. Clonel Samuels-Boston, Coordinator of WAD, said that “the programme has made a significant impact on the lives of the adolescent mothers since many come to view themselves as individuals of worth”. She noted that the teenagers are introduced to her organisation when they register for prenatal clinics across the country and at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Three hundred and thirty-two adolescent mothers have benefited from the programme since its genesis in 2008. Ms. Jonelle D u m m e t t , M a n a g e r ’s A s s i s t a n t , Communication and Public Relations, Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited, who delivered remarks on behalf of Ms. Michelle Johnson, the Bank’s Manager, Marketing and Communications, said the WAD and the Bank have collaborated since 2015, when the NGO became one of the organisations that received the Bank’s commitment of support through its Social Investment Initiative ‘Power to Make a Difference Initiative’. “Over the period, we have welcomed the
opportunities to meet and interact with the beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for Adolescent Mothers and have witnessed the positive impact this programme has been. We have seen the increased self-confidence, boldness of expression, display of camaraderie and are moved by the progress and success of their academic pursuits and skills development,” she said. Meanwhile, Ms. Hazel HalleyBurnett, Gender Consultant at the Ministry of Social Protection, after conveying regrets that Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence could not attend the ceremony, read her message to the graduates. “You are not stepping out today in the same way that you arrived prior to your participation in the Comprehensive programme…. You are emerging as empowered individuals in possession of relevant and practical knowledge and a repertoire of skills, which you can use for your personal development and that of your children. You toolbox [is] replete with tools of all
kinds among which are self-confidence, selfesteem, communication, negotiation and entrepreneurial income-earning skills,” Ms. Halley-Burnett quoted from the Minister’s message. High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, His Excellency, Mr. Pierre Gireau, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Resident Representative Ms. Mikiko Tanaka; United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Assistant Resident Representative, Ms. Patrice LaFleur, CUSO International, Ms. Alexandra MacAulay and Ms. Caroline MacIsaac also attended the ceremony. The packed programme, which also featured an exhibition of decorative items created by the teenage mothers, was chaired by Dr. Patricee Douglas. It also included the recitation of a poem titled “Woman of Substance” by WAD member, Ms. Tamara Rodney and a song sung by Ms. Michelle ‘Big Red’ King. Musical accompaniment was also provided by the Guyana Police Force Band. (GINA)
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Ministry Of Social Cohesion Concludes Regional Consultation Exercise – To Embark On Validation Exercise Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2016) The Ministry of Social active Strategic framework. Since the Ministry started, we have been Cohesion, on Tuesday, hosted the last of its 30 planned Regional Sensitisation and Strategic Planning Consultations in Kwakwani, Sub-Region Two and is poised to start its Validation Workshop, which will bring together key stakeholders, who participated in the process, to provide input and review a draft of the National Strategic Plan on Social Cohesion in Guyana 2017-2021. Programme Coordinator at the Ministry, Ms. Sharon Patterson said this exercise is yet another step that the Ministry is taking to foster stakeholder buy-in in the process. “We want them to have a look at that Plan. We want to start to talk about arrangements for implementation, but also, we want to have inputs and suggestions for the finalisation of that Plan,” she said. The Validation Workshops are scheduled to be held on December 7 and 8, 2016. Overall, the Ministry is pleased about the response to the consultations, which have served as a vehicle to raise awareness about social cohesion. An average of about 48-50 stakeholders have turned out for each of the sessions, with the largest numbers attending the meetings at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (104), Diamond, East Bank Demerara (92) and Kwakwani (78). “I believe the persons with whom we have consulted have a better understanding of what social cohesion is. I think there [was] always a general misunderstanding about what [it] is…. People [now] have an understanding of the vision and mission of a Ministry like this … and what a cohesive society really means for all of us and how that could be achieved….Moreover, I think that [they] understand their own roles in the process; what they can do to contribute to the social cohesion process in Guyana and so if we’re talking about what we’ve achieved; I think a high level of understanding and awareness. People’s own perceptions have been altered… and I think that is significant,” Ms. Patterson said. Further, with support from the United Nations Development (UNDP), the Ministry is also hosting a complimentary online component to the exercise, which aims to engage young people in the process and provide an opportunity for them to contribute. While the face-to-face consultations have been completed, the digital component is still ongoing. Throughout the Consultations, the participants were given the opportunity to provide feedback on five thematic areas that are hampering social cohesion in Guyana: economic equity and opportunities, citizens’ safety and security, social inclusion and tolerance, inclusive and participatory governance and harmonious ethnic and race relations. Of the five, safety and security, economic equity and harmonious ethnic relations have emerged as the ones that are the major preoccupations of the public and therefore, the ones most likely to hamper the process of social cohesion. The Ministry is also currently conducting Diversity Education Inclusion Training sessions. Ms. Patterson said that nine sessions have thus far been completed. Sessions have been held in regions Three and Four and they are currently ongoing in Mabaruma, Barima-Waini (Region One). Plans are also in train to host two, two-day sessions in Corriverton and Rose Hall, both in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), before the end of this week. Eighteen more sessions have been planned before the end of 2016. These sessions are an integral part of the Ministry’s work plan and the National Plan 2017-2021. “Inasmuch as the Strategic Plan has not been completed we have an
working and these are all activities that have emerged from the social cohesion roundtable and so when the Strategic Plan is done it will consolidate what we are currently doing… some of what we’re talking about now I’m sure will emerge as actions for us to undertake in the Strategic Plan,” she said. Meanwhile, Lead Consultant for the Social Cohesion National Strategic Plan, Dr. Thomas Gittens said that countrywide consultations have provided tremendous insight into the needs of those communities. At yesterday’s session, stakeholders from Arima, Potville, Kwakwani Park, Kwakwani Waterfront, Berbice River and the indigenous community of Hururu gathered at the Kwakwani Workers’ Club to discuss the challenges that are hampering social cohesion in their communities. Dr. Gittens said that the meeting was informative as it generated many good ideas. “There are specific issues that came out of Kwakwani, as we’re trying to do with these consultations. We’re trying to get a sense from the communities as to what their particular issues are, the particular challenges are, and what they see as their major social cohesion challenges, whether it be in terms of economic issues or security and safety or inclusion or race or governance … so Kwakwani did not disappoint. Kwakwani was, I think, quite instructive in terms of the issues here and overall I’m very pleased,” he said. The participants were invited to provide feedback on the five thematic areas. Concerns about economic equity and openness and safety and security were among the most prevalent. With regard to economic equity, Mr. Ian Forde, a retired Teacher and resident of Kwakwani Waterfront, Berbice River, “Many people … think it is a racial problem of race against race, but what I’ve observed is largely, or possibly, the issue of the poor against the rich; there is a battle there [between] the rich and the powerful and the poor and the powerless….Equal opportunities for poor people to get access to loans… to banking services… titles to their lands” would bring about a positive change for individuals, their communities and the nation as a whole. With regard to safety and security, some residents posited that unemployment may be contributing to petty crime and urge the police to act now. Mr. Patrick Gonsalves, a resident of Kwakwani Waterfront, Berbice River, said, “[People] … coming to and fro need to be checked properly and properly identified in this community. So I would recommend that they [report] at the station,” he said. (GINA)
Lead Consultant for the Social Cohesion National Strategic Plan, Dr. Thomas Gittens makes a point to the audience, during his presentation.
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The Hindu Dharmic Sabha in association with ZEETV will present the theatrical play ‘Naya Zamana 21-Lost in time’ at the York College Performing Art Center, in Jamaica Queens this Saturday, November 19. The curtains of the York College Art Center will open from the 19:00hrs, to receive the curious and exited spectators. ‘Naya Zamana 21- Lost in time’ promises to be a performance to remember. This theatrical adventure features a superb blend of colorful choreographies, joyful music, fabulous costumes and excellent dramatic interpretations that bring the exciting storyline to life. The team in charge to put the play into ‘motion’, is composed by over 20 Guyanese artist and performers from New York, who will collaborate to bring a ‘touch’ of diversity to this theatrical spectacle. ‘Naya Zamana 21- Lost in Time’, was presented on August last in Guyanese soil, at the National Cultural Center. The play was a total success. After every presentation, the actors and dancers would receive the massive ovation of the public, along with excellent reviews from organizers and local experts, qualifying it as a ‘one time experience not to be missed’. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has hosted this production for over 20 years and continues to provide a positive platform for young people, allowing them to develop their skills and talent. Skills that are latter unleashed in an ‘explosive’ way on stage. Dr. Vindhya Persaud, President, Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, incites the Guyanese audience in the diaspora and foreigner’s lovers of stage performances, not to miss this unique spectacle. Assuring that it will be a ‘memorable, magical and thrilling experience, a journey of exiting master pieces’. Tickets can be purchased at Spice World and Jaichand Jewellers on Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill Star Music at 104-02 113 Street, Richmond Hill; Parasram’s West Indian Store – 177-07 Jamaica Avenue; and Central Auto Repair – 123-34 Rockaway Blvd Source: https://www.facebook.com/Guyana-HinduDharmic-Sabha-175973365839875/?fref=ts
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Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and Legal Adviser & Coordinator of Governance Mrs Tamara Khan received the report on the State of Student Governance in the Commonwealth from Joshua Griffith – Chairman of the CSA Steering Committee
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2016 – Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, today, received a copy of the report on the State of Student Governance in the Commonwealth from Joshua Griffith, Chairman of the Commonwealth Students Association (CSA) Steering Committee. Prime Minister Nagamootoo shared the history of the student movement in Guyana and credits his leadership achievements to being actively involved in the student movement both nationally and internationally as a young man. The Prime Minister extended an arm of support to Mr. Griffith for young student leaders all across Guyana. Mr. Griffith, explained that today being International Students Day makes the handover of the report even more significant. He noted
history of the student movement in Guyana and would share the knowledge gained with other student leaders as they would be excited to learn of it. The Commonwealth Education and Youth Secretariat, following decisions made at the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministries (CCEM), commissioned a report on the state of student governance in Commonwealth members’ countries. This reports provides an analysis and evaluation of the current situation of the state of student governance in those countries. The research team has developed a set of principles and a suggested framework, which analyzes different approaches to National Student Organisations. (GINA)
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Re-migrant Charged For Making False Declaration by Reid that he might be carrying some that he would have to sustain his family in
Re-migrant, Claymond Reid was fined GY$250,000 and is set to forfeit US$11,045 after he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan charged with knowingly making a false declaration. It is alleged that on June 6, 2016 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Guyana, the accused answered “NO” to Question 5 on the Custom Declaration Form which states “I am (we are) carrying Currency or Monetary Instrument over US$10,000,” knowing said to be false . He pleaded guilty to the charge. The court heard that on the day in question the accused arrived in Guyana from Trinidad and Tobago aboard Caribbean Airlines Flight Number BW483 where he presented himself and the Custom Declaration Form to an Officer on duty. The officer upon conducting a check on the baggage carried by Reid was warned
Trinidad and Tobago Currency. The currency was found and totaled TT$139,135 or US$21,045. When asked why a declaration was not made, Reid responded that he brought money for people and as such he did not see the need. In mitigation to the act, Reid’s Attorney pleaded with the court for a non- custodial sentence, stating that his client is sorry for committing the offence and that he is a remigrant father of three who decided to return to Guyana following the General Elections. The Attorney further noted that his client sold everything he had owned in Trinidad, since he had plans to permanently live in Guyana and as such the money is all
Guyana. After a few moments of delay and the clarification of the Section under which the accused was being charged, the Chief Magistrate decided that US$10,000 of the US$21,045 be returned to Reid and a six months prison sentence pending for the accused if he is unable to pay the mentioned GY$250,000 fine.
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Security Guard Accused Of Threatening Ex With Gun Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on Thursday granted bail to 27-year-old R o n a l d o Ya m e l l i n t h e s u m o f GY$70,000 after he appeared before her in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with making use of threatening behaviour towards Anika Cave. The accused will return before the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court on January 17, 2017 for continuation. It is alleged that on November 11, 2016 at 11 Miles Mahdia, Essequibo, the accused who is employed as a Security Guard with a prominent Diamond Mining
Company, pulled out his service gun a n d p o i n t e d i t a t t h e Vi r t u a l Complainant whom he was in a relationship with and threatened her. His gun license and the weapon have been lodged at the police station. The accused pleaded not guilty as his Attorney pleaded for bail stating that his client is not a flight risk and has been cooperating with officers. There was no objection to the application for bail, however stipulations were attached which will see the defendant being unable to be within 50 feet of the
complainant, together with him being unable to be in possession of a firearm for the duration of the trial.
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Haiti Temporarily Escapes Financial Sanctions l’Unité Centrale de Renseignements
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI -- At the end of its plenary meeting last week in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) recognized the efforts made by Haiti through the publication of two important laws and decided to postpone until its next meeting in 2017 the decisions to be taken on Haiti in the light of the efforts of the Haitian government, which gives Haiti a reprieve from possible sanctions. According to the CFATF: "At the CFATF Plenary in November 2016, Haiti demonstrated that sufficient progress has been made through: the amended Law Sanctioning Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (LSMLTF) by the Chamber of Deputies on September 9th, 2016 and by the Senate on September 28th, 2016; the enactment of the new UCREF law seeking to establish the
Financiers (Central Financial Intelligence Unit) (UCREF) as an autonomous administrative financial intelligence unit; and the publication in the National Gazette of the Decree establishing procedures for the implementation of measures aimed at freezing funds and other assets connected with the financing of terrorism. “Haiti is encouraged to continue the reform process including the passage of the legislative framework and continue addressing its AML/CFT deficiencies. “Haiti and the CFATF should continue to work together to ensure that Haiti’s reform process is completed, by addressing its remaining deficiencies and continue implementing its action plan." In addition to these two laws, the Haitian Parliament must, among other things,
ratify the amended Penal Code and the executive must publish the texts in the official gazette and implement measures within the framework of these laws to prevent Haiti falling under CFATF sanction, HaitiLibre reported. (Caribbean News Now!)
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Puerto Ricans Consider A Future Under New Governor And New President
Illustration by Kike Estrada. Used with permission SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- On November 8, the pro-statehood candidate Ricardo Rosselló was declared the winner of Puerto Rico's elections. Rosselló has conservative views similar to those of US President-elect Donald Trump, and Puerto Rican human rights activists wonder how his administration's policies will affect the archipelago, including the rights of women's, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQ groups. Puerto Rico's economic instability is also a concern, naturally. Trump's critics across the United States spent Wednesday, November 9, in mourning. This was also true in Puerto Rico, a US territory where people have US citizenship but are barred from voting in the presidential election, unless they reside in one of the 50 US states. Rosselló is president of the New Progressive Party, which advocates statehood for Puerto Rico, and is also the son of a former Puerto Rican governor under whose administration corruption was rampant. Last week, after narrowly winning 41.8 percent of the vote, Rosselló announced that the pursuit of statehood would be one of his administration's top priorities. Although Rosselló is a Democrat, key points of his political program align with the US Republican Party. The Republican
Party's platform is committed to support statehood for Puerto Rico (although this has not materialized in past R e p u b l i c a n administrations). He has also promised to work in concert with the US imposed Fiscal Control Board to negotiate Puerto Rico's debt. Roselló's main adversary, David Bernier (from the pro-Commonwealth party), lost with 38.9 percent of the vote. The rest of the electorate supported independent candidates and other members of the pro-independence Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño and Partido del Pueblo Trabajador parties, getting 19.3 percent of the vote. In the Senate, meanwhile, some independent and pro-independence candidates won seats. Gender justice and the LGBTQ community The Gender Equality Education curriculum, approved by Puerto Rico's Department of Education, might be amended or eliminated under the New Progressive Party's administration, according to previous remarks by Rosselló. Educators, however, say the new curriculum represents progress in the struggle for human rights, as well as years of advocacy work by various social movements. Last year, the department introduced the program's various goals, along with orientation materials for teachers in public schools: “Gender equality education focuses on a particular analysis: a new way to look at a reality that helps us rethink social and cultural constructions regarding the established gender roles that affect our sociability. We intend to avoid the existing inequalities in our society, and end discrimination, not just by sex or gender identity, but by diversity, national origin,
religious, or political beliefs, among others, and promote integral human development, independently from sex or gender identity.” Following his election, Rosselló announced that he would not repeal the legislation used to implement the new curriculum, but he vowed to amend the Gender Equality Education program to reflect his administration's values and vision. José Rodríguez Irizarry, a coordinator for the Proyecto Instituto del Género y Educación de Avanzada (Gender Institute and Advanced Education Project), expressed his concerns regarding Rosselló's plan, stating that his party has consistently been a staunch enemy of the LGBTQ community and fails to comprehend the indispensable importance of this curriculum. Meanwhile, Partido del Pueblo Trabajador (PPT) candidate and lawyer Mariana Nogales Molinelli released a statement on her public Facebook page reiterating her party's opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's xenophobic, misogynist, and homophobic discourse. Nogales Molinelli affirmed that she and her party will continue to work for a just society: “White children chanting ‘build a wall’ to their Mexican classmates, and a young gay man is attacked. Some scream expletive insults from their cars and even threaten people for their race or ethnicreligious origin. Racism was unveiled with Trump's bad example, and now how will we contain this hate and discrimination? […] Once again, a superior category is created: male, white, Christian, heterosexual. In contrast with diversity and against women […] There is nothing worse than inequality and discrimination. We will continue working for a fair and equal society where respect for human dignity and diversity are a priority.”
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Puerto Ricans Consider A Future Under New Governor And New ... (Cont’d))
The economy, executive power, and Óscar López Rivera Earlier this year, President Obama signed the PROMESA law, creating the Fiscal Control Board, an unelected group of policy and financial “experts” responsible for administrating and dictating Puerto Rico's path towards economic recovery. Trump opposed the bailout when questioned about the Commonwealth's debt in a CNN interview, declaring that Puerto Rico “has too much debt, so you can't just restructure it.” Grassroots activists made their demands clear on Election Day, when hundreds marched outside Puerto Rico's Capitol Hill, declaring “Se acabaron las promesas” (Promises are
over) in resistance against the Control Board and its draconian powers. Angel R. Rosa, a professor and political analyst from the University of Puerto Rico, published a video on Facebook, giving his own take on the US election. Rosa pointed out that, while the distress s u r r o u n d i n g Tr u m p ' s v i c t o r y i s reasonable, critics must understand that the US political system is designed so that no branch is given absolute power over the other.
He assured readers that every decision needs to be approved by Congress, where admittedly only a handful of Latinos are currently active members. Republicans
retained their majority in the House and Senate, making conservative policies even easier to approve under Trump. Many Puerto Ricans are also eager to know if President Obama will consider releasing political prisoner Óscar López Rivera. The final two months of Obama's presidency might be his last chance for freedom because there is no expectation that a Republican would consider his release. There is a petition on the White House's website to this effect, and if it gets 100,000 signatures within 30 days, the government would be required to address the issue. At the time of this writing, there are roughly 4,300 signatures. (Caribbean News Now!)
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Decriminalising Marijuana A Complex Issue, Says Barbados Attorney General
am not an advocate of the decriminalising of small quantities because we do not know what we would be encouraging young people to put into their bodies,” he stated.
Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite (head of table) and Barbados' Ambassador to the United States, Selwin Hart (to the Minister's left) listening to Manager of the National Council on Substance Abuse, Betty Hunte, during a recent meeting. (A. Miller/BGIS) By Julia Rawlins-Bentham BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados will not be decriminalising marijuana just because other countries are doing so, without the proper supporting information on its effects, said attorney general, Adriel Brathwaite, who restated his position in the debate on legalising marijuana, during a recent meeting with Barbados’ ambassador to the United States, Selwin Hart. During the discussion, Brathwaite said Barbados had just completed its national anti-drug plan, and also made it clear that Barbados “will not, and should not jump ahead” to decriminalise marijuana without proper dialogue. “I
He was supported in this view by manager of the National Council on Substance Abuse, Betty Hunte, who stated that the issue went beyond decriminalising marijuana, and involved a look at how it impacted the body at a later date. “Chronic marijuana use is something that we have not grappled with as yet. We have the breathalyzer [test], but there is nothing to measure the saturation of marijuana in the blood,” she explained. However, Hunte noted that recent statistics showed that more people were also being treated for poly drug use and not marijuana alone. Despite this, she noted that Barbados had made significant strides in its fight against illegal drugs, particularly through assistance from the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD). She said CICAD was advocating for the establishment of an observatory on drugs. “CICAD is trying to help Caribbean countries standardise how data is collected,” Hunte said, noting that a treatment protocol to standardise collection was already done in four Caribbean countries. She explained that it allowed stakeholders to see the trends of those seeking assistance. Hart noted that CICAD was “very beneficial to Barbados”, and appeared to be a priority area which he would have to defend to ensure that it received the necessary strengthening in order to continue its work. Issues relating to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, human rights, the Venezuela situation and at-risk youth were also discussed. (Caribbean News Now!)
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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Three New Zika Case Confirmed In Turks And Caicos PROVIDENCIALES, TCI -- The others when bitten by a mosquito. This PAGE 27
ministry of health has confirmed that three new cases of zika have been confirmed in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). This includes the first confirmed case in Grand Turk and brings the total number of confirmed cases in the TCI to 15, which includes 12 females and three males. The ministry noted that there has been an increase in mosquito activity in the TCI as a result of the recent rains. In response, the ministry continues to enhance prevention and control measures already in place against diseases transmitted by mosquitoes such as dengue, chikungunya and zika. These include education, premises inspections, fogging to kill adult mosquitoes and treating potential breeding sites such as swamps to prevent mosquito breeding. Zika is a viral illness, which is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Most persons with zika are often not aware that they have the virus as they may not have any symptoms but can spread the virus to
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mosquito is found throughout the Americas, including the TCI. It is found in and around homes, workplaces, and schools. Zika was first identified in the Caribbean region in May 2015, in Brazil, and has subsequently spread throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of the USA. Symptoms of zika are similar to other mosquito borne illnesses such as dengue and chikungunya. They appear between four and seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and include skin rash, mild fever, conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye), muscle or joint pain, and general malaise. The public is advised to seek medical attention at the nearest clinic facility if any of these symptoms are experienced. The concern with zika is a growing body of evidence regarding the connection between infection with zika in pregnancy and microcephaly. Microcephaly is a condition where a
baby’s head is smaller than expected, which can be a result of poor development of the brain and other complications. In addition there has been an association with zika and other neurological complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. There is no specific medication to treat zika and there are currently no vaccines to prevent it. However, research is ongoing in this area. Treatment is given to minimise the symptoms being experienced as a result of the infection. Most persons recover within five to fourteen days. (Caribbean News Now!)
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BVI Concludes Investment Promotion Study Tour In Jamaica economic reform that he is striving to achieve to help diversify the BVI economy into additional sectors that will complement the existing sectors of financial services and tourism. During the visit he also met with minister of economic growth and job creation (with responsibility for investment) Daryl Vaz, MP; and minister of science, energy and technology, Andrew Wheatley PhD, MP, to discuss initiatives and projects currently being undertaken in relation to the economic development of the country. The study tour comes as the BVI becomes a formal member of the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA). CAIPA allows Caribbean investment promotion agencies the opportunity to network and partner on a number of regional investment promotion initiatives. BVI Junior Minister for Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Marlon Penn (L), is pictured with Jamaica’s Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation (with responsibility for Investment) Daryl Vaz, MP By Nadia James-Harris KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The British Virgin Islands has concluded an Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) investment promotion study tour in Jamaica. Junior minister for trade, investment promotion and consumer affairs, Marlon Penn, led a delegation in a series of meetings with the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) to learn about the structure and the services offered. Topics discussed during the tour that was held from November 6 to November 10, included choosing priority investment sectors, the role of investment promotion units, the role of regional offices, monitoring and tracking investment promotion results, business analysis research, sector development and business advocacy. Penn said that the OCT study tour is also part of the legislative and
It is envisaged that through this membership, the British Virgin Islands would be able to receive the necessary assistance in developing an investment strategy for the territory, as well as establishing an Investment Promotion Unit within the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs. The BVI-based Caribbean Overseas Small and Medium Enterprises (COSME) programme has identified the need for OCTs to become members, so that the territories may form one block within CAIPA and unite to ensure that each territory’s unique needs are met within CAIPA initiatives for investment promotion. The BVI was subsequently represented by Penn at the third Caribbean Investment Summit in Miami. Through the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, the government of the BVI is committed to fostering a business environment that is conducive to helping businesses to realise their full potential. This is being done through the establishment and management of programmes and networks that provide information, education, training, finance and other assistance in order to foster sustained economic development in the BVI. (Caribbean News Now!)
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IMF Approves US$1.64 Billion Stand-By Arrangement For Jamaica WASHINGTON, USA — The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved a threeyear stand-by arrangement (SBA) for Jamaica to support the authorities’ continued economic reform agenda. Access under the SBA arrangement amounts to about US$1.64 billion (SDR 1,195.3 million), the equivalent of 312 percent of Jamaica’s quota in the IMF. The Jamaican authorities have indicated that they will treat the arrangement as precautionary, and do not intend to draw on the new SBA unless exogenous shocks generate an actual balance of payments need. The executive board approval will make about US$411.9 million (SDR 300.1 million) available, and the remainder in six tranches upon completion of semi-annual program reviews. Following the executive board discussion on Jamaica, Tao Zhang, deputy managing director and acting chair, said “Jamaica has established a commendable track record of program ownership and implementation under the extended fund facility (EFF). Macroeconomic stability has been entrenched, evidenced by low inflation, the build-up of foreign currency reserves, and a decline in the current account deficit. Fiscal discipline and proactive debt management have helped place public debt on a downward trajectory. Still, growth is low, poverty and unemployment are high, and crime and security challenges impose a serious drag on growth. “The authorities’ request for a stand-by arrangement (SBA), which they intend to treat as precautionary, will provide insurance against unforeseen adverse external economic shocks, while focusing reform efforts to deliver better growth and job outcomes, as well as reduce p o v e r t y, w h i l e s u s t a i n i n g macroeconomic stability. “Fiscal discipline and public debt reduction will continue to anchor Jamaica’s reform
program. Public sector transformation, another key pillar of the program, will seek to re-orient public resource allocation toward infrastructure, social protection, and security-related spending, while delivering more efficient public services. The ongoing growth-friendly shift from direct to indirect taxes will continue to broaden the tax base and improve the efficiency of the tax system. The program will continue to protect social spending, while also instituting reforms to strengthen the social safety net. “The Jamaican authorities recognize that enhancing monetary policy credibility and operations for an eventual move to inflation targeting is critical. Key reforms include strengthening the operational autonomy of the Bank of Jamaica, refining the monetary policy signaling and liquidity provision framework, and improving macroeconomic modeling and forecasting. Toward this end, the authorities are committed to maintaining exchange rate flexibility and continuing to build international reserves through market-based purchases of foreign exchange. Furthermore, concrete steps will be taken to further enhance financial sector resilience and promote greater access to
credit and financial inclusion. “Supply side reforms are critical to unlock Jamaica’s growth potential and create more private sector jobs. In this context, every effort is needed, in collaboration with development partners, to execute the structural growth reforms recommended by the authorities’ Economic Growth Council. Resources will have to be redirected to combat crime and ensure national security. Easing of growth bottlenecks will facilitate a stronger private sector job creation, as the government refocuses and streamlines its role. “The authorities’ commitment and commendable track record, together with continued broad-based support for the reform agenda, should help foster its successful implementation.” (Antigua observer)
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working together, we are building a foundation of increased cooperation that will allow us to enhance safety and efficiency throughout a region that serves as a destination for so many travellers.”
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced its new Caribbean Initiative with an aim to increase airport safety and certification in the concerned region. Under the new initiative, FAA along with its Caribbean partners and I n t e r n a t i o n a l C i v i l Av i a t i o n Organization (ICAO) will also work to improve the region’s air traffic flow management activities and collaborative decision making process. In addition, the initiative will help implement ICAO’s
guidelines across the Caribbean, which is expected to witness 5%-6% more air traffic over the next 20 years. More than 17% of international flights currently departing from the US are headed for destinations in the Caribbean, while various other flights transit Caribbean airspace between North and South America. Federal Aviation Administration administrator Michael Huerta said: “The Caribbean region is of
The agency noted that this year it has worked with ICAO, industry, and civil aviation authorities in the Caribbean to organise aerodrome certification workshops in Kingston, Jamaica and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This week, FAA will participate in the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum in Mexico City, Mexico. At the forum, the organisation aims to highlight the importance of global cooperation in bolstering aviation growth in Latin American and Caribbean regions. With the Caribbean Initiative, FAA also aims to engage with the international aviation community to b o o s t s a f e t y, e ffi c i e n c y, a n d environmental sustainability. (Antigua Observer)
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Legal Source Says SALCC Incident Most Likely Indecency jumping through a low
A Legal source has told the Times that an incident at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) last night, based on reports, would most likely constitute indecency rather than attempted rape as claimed. The legal source said from reading the information in the story carried in the Times, it does not seem that the situation amounted to rape or attempted rape. SALCC students had reported that a male Security Guard entered a classroom after 6 pm yesterday where an eighteen year old female student had gone in a game of hide and seek with other students. According to the students, the guard exposed his penis and the female fled –
level window to escape and raise an alarm. The guard was later cornered by other students and held by other college security and the police. “He may possibly be charged with indecent assault,” the source said. According to the source, people may say that the intention of the alleged perpetrator was rape. “But how do you prove intent?” The source said. “A fundamental principle of Criminal Law is that a crime consists of both a mental and physical
element – a person’s awareness of the fact that his or her conduct is criminal and the act itself – the physical element,” it was explained. (St. Lucia Times)
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significant threat to Caribbean economies has emerged as global banks withdraw their correspondent banking relationships in these countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed. Correspondent banking with global banks allows smaller banks access to the international payments system, facilitating money transfers through transactions such as wire transfers, check clearing, and currency exchange. Without these banking relationships, businesses are cut off from international trade and financing, families are unable to collect remittances from relatives working abroad, and foreign investors may be unwilling to invest if there is a risk they will be unable to repatriate their profits. The threat to Caribbean economies from large-scale withdrawal of correspondent banks was high on the agenda of policymakers attending the 2016 High Level Caribbean Forum in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on November 2, 2016. “The withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships presents a clear and present danger to the Caribbean,” declared IMF deputy managing director Tao Zhang in opening remarks at the forum, which was co-hosted by the IMF and the government of Trinidad and Tobago. A survey conducted by the Caribbean Association of Banks shows banks in 12 countries in the region have experienced loss of correspondent banking, among them The Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and countries in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. In Belize, the withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships is systemic, with affected banks’ assets amounting to more than half of the domestic banking system’s assets. In other countries, the loss of correspondent banking relationships has
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presents an urgent threat. Increased regulation of banking systems globally — to address concerns about tax evasion and combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism — has had the unintended consequence of making correspondent banking relationships costlier and less attractive to global banks. Increased enforcement and unclear regulatory expectations present correspondent banks with the possibility of large fines for noncompliance, particularly in cases where local privacy laws prohibit the sharing of information about banks’ customers. Thus, the withdrawal of correspondent banking services is seen as “de-risking” by global banks. Another concern highlighted during the forum is the risk that increased monitoring would push transactions to informal channels, making it difficult to monitor illicit transactions and in effect countering antimoney laundering efforts. Search for solutions IMF officials said de-risking was an issue that the institution regarded as very important for its member countries and reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to helping countries find solutions, including through increased policy dialogue and technical assistance. “We believe a solution to this issue requires dialogue between countries, regulators and banks, and increased information exchange. This can help clarify regulatory expectations, build trust, facilitate capacity building, and highlight best practices,” Zhang said in his opening remarks. Panelists expressed a sense of urgency to address the impact of derisking on the region. They encouraged policymakers to examine the scope for collective solutions to mitigate the costs to individual countries of introducing measures — such as taking advantage of better technology to facilitate
information sharing and reduce the cost of providing correspondent banking services. Shake-up in Caribbean tourism? The Caribbean forum also featured a lively discussion on the likely impact from the normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States. Panelists agreed the tourism sector was the most likely to be affected. Challenges would arise if, as seems likely, Cuba opens up to tourists from the United States, potentially diverting tourists away from other Caribbean destinations in the short term. However, the consensus among panelists was that the opening up of Cuba should be viewed not as a threat but as an opportunity to expand tourism in the rest of the Caribbean — an opportunity to become more competitive and to build the Caribbean brand. “The region has shown its resilience on this front before — when the Dominican Republic emerged as a tourist destination. It can be done again,” Zhang said. Underscoring the need for regional cooperation, keynote speaker Gervase Warner, president and CEO of Trinidad-based Massy Group, called on the region’s leaders to address disadvantages caused by small economies. “There’s no cavalry coming to our rescue,” he said, and challenged them to take a collective approach to solving the region’s problems. (Antigua Observer)
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Maria Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan Political Movement ‘Veinte Venezuela’, revealed on Thursday that the dialogues between the Government and the Opposition has ‘failed’, and that the only way for Venezuela to come out of their ‘decadent economic and political situation’ is forcing president Nicolas Maduro to go through a ‘popular trial’. According to the Venezuelan Newspaper, El Nacional, the leader of the opposition manifested the necessity of the Venezuelan people to claim their rights to vote for the removal of a dictatorship. To claim for the humans rights in the country to be restored, and to bring back the Venezuela of 20 years. A ‘blooming and prosperous country’, Machado expressed that the dialogues between both leading parties are nothing more than a ‘waste of time’ and a strategy of the government to gain more time in office. She condemned how the Venezuelan government is trying to negotiate a strategy to keep Maduro in office until 2019, and that is no longer an option for the Venezuelan people. Machado expressed that the leaders of the opposition will gather the firms of the people, to arrange a public trial for Mr. Maduro, shortly to finish ‘once and for all’ his term. -‘This is no longer a dialogue, this is a Venezuela united, decided to defeat a dictatorship’- she said. Machado also pointed that the government is ‘against the wall’ reason why this is the opportune moment to restitute the Democratic
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Round Table, and revitalize the opposition agenda. Source: http://www.el-nacional.com/politica/Maria-Corina-Machadooposicion-levan...
Maria Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan Political Movement ‘Veinte Venezuela’
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US Election: Clinton Wanted To Curl Up After Trump Win Hillary Clinton has laid bare her disappointment at her election defeat to Donald Trump in her first public appearance since she lost a week ago. The Democratic candidate said she had wanted to "curl up with a good book and never leave the house again". But in a speech at a children's charity she urged the audience to fight for American values and "never give up." Mrs Clinton won the popular vote but was beaten to the presidency in the allimportant US electoral college. "Now I will admit coming here tonight wasn't the easiest thing for me," she said as she was honoured by the Children's Defense Fund. She continued: "I know many of you are deeply disappointed about the results of the election. I am, too, more than I can ever express. "I know this isn't easy. I know that over the past week a lot of people have asked themselves whether America is the country we thought it was. At the scene: Laura Bicker, BBC News There was little ceremony and no sign of security for the former presidential candidate who is known simply as "Hillary" in this circle of friends. The audience were on their feet and chanting her name as she took to the podium. When she talked about her disappointment, murmurs of agreement spread through the room in waves. That murmur grew louder as she urged those listening not to lose heart - this was an emotional plea for action. The event was entitled Beat the Odds, which offers hope for some of America's most underprivileged children and celebrates their achievements. But I spoke to one man who told me that he could offer little hope to the young African Americans he mentors in the wake of this election. Hillary Clinton used her voice tonight to try to help change that and dissuade others from feeling despondent. The candidate may be gone, and right now "Hillary" looks like she might run home and curl back up on the sofa, but there is still a spark left in the first woman who got this far in trying to reach the White House. "The divisions laid bare by this election run deep, but please listen to me when I say this. "America is worth it. Our children
are worth it. Believe in our country, fight for our values and never, ever give up." In her concession speech after her shock defeat last week, Mrs Clinton said rival Donald Trump must be given the chance to lead. Since then she has kept a low profile, although she was spotted while out walking. In a phone call leaked to US media she also blamed her loss on FBI director James Comey, who announced a new inquiry into her use of a private email server in the run up to the vote. In other developments New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned President-elect Donald Trump that he will aim to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation The mayors of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC have also vowed to protect their immigrant residents Japan's PM Shinzo Abe is set to become the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump, since the election last week Mr Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence have spoken to 29 world leaders since the election, according to a statement from the transition team (BBC)
Mrs Clinton paid tribute to children's charity founder Marian Wright Edelman while reflecting on her defeat
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Mosul Iraq Battle: Bad Weather Slows Advance Inside City Iraqi forces have paused their advance into Mosul due to bad weather, a month after launching an offensive to retake the city from so-called Islamic State. A general said poor visibility was limiting the ability of aircraft to provide cover, adding that troops would secure eastern areas they had entered. IS militants were putting up fierce resistance, using snipers, booby traps and suicide car bombs. Seven civilians were reportedly killed by mortar fire in one recaptured area. Mosul, which was captured by IS in June 2014, is the jihadist group's last major urban stronghold in Iraq. About 50,000 Iraqi security forces personnel, soldiers, police, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, Sunni Arab tribesmen and Shia militiamen are involved in the offensive. In the first two weeks of the operation, they advanced rapidly from the east and south-east, seizing outlying towns and villages despite strong resistance. On 1 November, special forces and army units entered the eastern outskirts of the city at two points and were able to establish footholds there. Two weeks later, progress towards the centre is slow, reports the BBC's Richard Galpin in Irbil. IS has not shown any sign of weakening, our correspondent adds, and is using snipers and large numbers of suicide bombers to pin down troops in densely populated areas where manoeuvring armoured vehicles is not easy. The militants are also reported to be using civilians as human shields. And forces advancing from the north and south have still not entered the city. Our correspondent says that unless there is a sudden collapse in the resistance now being put up by IS, the battle for Mosul is likely to continue for weeks. The UN has warned that in
areas retaken by Iraqi forces, civilian infrastructure such as water and power plants, schools and hospitals are damaged and medical services are often unavailable. Families are going hungry due to lost livelihoods, disrupted food production and supply, and food prices are rising at markets, it said. Many people are being forced to drink untreated water from wells, while children are going unvaccinated and are unable to go to school. Almost 59,000 people have been displaced by the fighting, about 26,000 of them children. More than 40,000 have found shelter in formal camps, while 13,000 others have been taken in by host communities or are living in public facilities. As many as one million people could be at risk in the combat zone itself. (BBC)
An IS suicide car bomb attack targeted special forces in the Tahrir district on Thursday(REUTERS)
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A recyclable, folding cycling helmet made of paper has won this year's international James Dyson Award. The EcoHelmet is designed for people who use bike-sharing schemes and might not always have a helmet with them. Designer Isis Shiffer is delighted with the win but admits that a paper helmet may be a "tough sell". She describes herself as an "ardent but slow" cyclist and came up with the idea when she was using bike-sharing schemes around the world. "When I was exploring new cities I had no access to a helmet and I didn't want to spend $30 buying one," she told the BBC. She decided to design one, made of cheap, recyclable materials that would cost less than $5. The helmet uses a honeycomb structure to protect the head which, according to Ms Shiffer, is "incredibly good at absorbing impact". The design was tested at Imperial College in London. "They have a test rig for helmets and the professor in charge of the lab let me test out a lot of materials. It turns out it was a lot of fun. There is a frame with an anvil on the bottom and an accelerometer to measure speed and impact," explained Ms Shiffer. "It is so solid and everyone who had held it in their hands is surprised about how solid it is," she said. The helmet is coated with a material that makes it rain resistant for between three to four hours. She admitted that it may be a "tough sell" convincing people that it works. Since 2002, the James Dyson Award has been open to university or recent design graduates across the world. Ms Shiffer will receive £30,000 to further develop the helmet. Describing it as "the holy grail" of design awards, she said that she was "astonished" to win it. She hopes to pilot the new helmet in
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New York in the spring, possibly offering it free to bikeshare users at first. The helmet is designed for a limited number of uses and will deteriorate and weaken over time, especially if carried around at the bottom of a bag. The final design is likely to have a visible stripe that will wear off when it is time to throw it away or a clip that ceases to work after a certain amount of time. The UK's Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said it was unable to comment as it did not know enough about the product and whether it would meet safety standards. The two runners-up for the award were Respia, an Australian group that has designed an asthma management system that tracks and records user's respiratory health; and a smart contact lens designer from Canada. Each will receive a prize of £5,000. (BBC)
Sir James Dyson tried out the helmet(DYSON)
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Japan PM To Be First Foreign Leader To Meet Trump Japan's PM is set to become the first foreign leader to meet US President-elect Donald Trump, since the election last week. Shinzo Abe said he wanted to "build trust" and "work together for prosperity and world peace", before leaving for his trip. The meeting in New York comes amid concern over the foreign policy direction of Tokyo's biggest ally. Mr Trump has said Japan needs to pay more to maintain US troops on its soil. He also condemned a major trade deal struck by President Obama with Japan and other Pacific Rim countries. The US and Japan have been key allies since the end of World War Two, when the US helped Japan rebuild its economy. Mr Abe is stopping in New York on his way to an Asia-Pacific trade summit in Peru. But details of Thursday's meeting are unclear, with a Japanese official saying exactly where it will happen has not been firmed up. "There has been a lot of confusion," a Japanese official told Reuters news agency. The BBC's Paul Adams in Washington says Mr Trump has toned down some of his more strident rhetoric since the election, but that hasn't stopped observers wondering whether the fundamentals of post-war US policy on Asia can survive. Mr Trump has also yet to select his new cabinet and other positions. He has denied that the transition to the White House is in a disarray. Mr Trump and Vice Presidentelect Mike Pence have spoken with 29 world leaders since the election, according to a statement from the transition team. It remains unclear who else might be at the meeting with Mr Abe. High-level talks are rarely held in such an informal context and Tokyo is keen to minimise uncertainty during the long handover of power. "We want to safeguard our alliance with the United States during the transition," said a senior Japanese foreign ministry official, Tetsuya Otsuru, when the meeting was announced. But there are some key points of difference between the two countries. The US-Japan security alliance Donald Trump has suggested the US could pull troops out if Japan does not start paying more for them. Tokyo currently spends $1.7bn (£1.3bn) on their support, including the costs of running US bases, which are unpopular with many in Okinawa
where most are located. The president-elect also stunned Japan on the campaign trail by floating the idea that it and South Korea might be better off acquiring nuclear weapons to protect themselves against North Korea. Japan, the only country to have had nuclear weapons used against it, has a pacifist constitution and is resolutely opposed to arming itself with nuclear weapons. China Both men distrust Beijing, but the focus of their concern is different. Mr Trump accuses China of engaging in the biggest "theft" of US jobs in history, by exploiting "terrible" trade deals he will renegotiate or rip up. For Mr Abe the main concern is likely to be Beijing's increasingly aggressive tone towards territory Japan controls but which China also claims. Trade Japan is an export-led economy, heavily dependent on trade. It needs the US to stay open to its products and to back trade deals that keep other countries open to them too. Mr Trump has expressed concerns about Japanese imports and has promised to ditch the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, even though many saw it as a way to contain China, which is working on a rival deal. (BBC)
No details of the meeting have been provided(XINHUA/AP)
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Calls For End Of Addiction 'Stigma’ The head of the US public health service has called for an end to the "stigma" that makes drug and alcohol addicts less likely to seek treatment. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said addiction should be seen as a chronic illness, not a character flaw. In a report on addiction in the US, he says 20 million people abuse substances - more than have cancer. Mr Murthy will remain in post for another two years after Donald Trump takes the presidency in January. In the report, entitled Facing Addiction in America, Mr Murthy says: "For far too long, too many in our country have viewed addiction as a moral failing." "This unfortunate stigma has created an added burden of shame that has made people with substance-use disorders less likely to come forward and seek help. "We must help everyone see that addiction is not a character flaw - it is a chronic illness that we must approach with the same skill and compassion with which we approach heart disease, diabetes, and cancer." On average, the report says, 78 Americans a day die of an opioid overdose - and about 12.5 million are addicted to prescription painkillers. In an interview quoted by AP news agency, he said that a "key part" of keeping up progress on addiction services was to "make sure people have insurance coverage". Before
becoming surgeon general in 2014, he co-founded a group pushing for affordable health care. One of Mr Trump's campaign pledges was to abolish the Affordable Care Act, known to many as Obamacare. But since winning the election he has said he is open to leaving intact key parts of the healthcare bill, including a ban on insurers denying coverage for pre-existing conditions. (BBC)
Mr Murthy said the stigma of having an addiction was making people reluctant to seek help(AP)
Drone And Plane In 'Very Near Miss' Over Central London A passenger aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with a drone over central London, according to a report. The Airbus A320, which was carrying around 165 passengers as it approached Heathrow Airport on 18 July, was within 66ft (20m) of the device. The report, based on the pilot's observations, described the incident as a "very near miss". The plane was at an altitude of 4,900ft (1,494m) when the drone was seen from the rightside flight deck window. The crew said the drone described as black and about 50cm (20in) wide "probably" passed above the right wing and a horizontal stabiliser, which is found on the tail of the plane. The UK Airprox Board report said: "Members agreed that this incident appeared to be a very near-miss and that the drone operator should not have been flying in that location at that altitude." It added that the account of the incident "portrayed a situation where a collision had only
been narrowly avoided and chance had played a major part". The incident was deemed to be in the "most serious" category of risk. The drone operator has not been traced. (BBC)
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New Zealand Quake: Preacher Under Fire Over Homosexuals Claim A New Zealand preacher is facing a backlash after saying that earthquakes could be caused by homosexuality. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck South Island last week, killing two people. Brian Tamaki, leader of the Destiny Church, posted a sermon on Facebook claiming such disasters were caused by sin, and referencing gay marriage. An online petition calling for the church to be classed as a hate group and lose its tax-free status has been signed by 100,000 people. The sermon was given at Mr Tamaki's church in Auckland on Sunday, before the quake. But it was later posted on Facebook and labelled as a "prediction" by the preacher. "(The book of) Leviticus says that the earth convulses under the weight of certain human sin. That's natural disasters," he said in the video. He also spoke about the city of Christchurch, which suffered a devastating 2011 earthquake which killed 185 people, calling it "everything but Christ's Church." "It had the highest murder rates, it was haven for those who were absolutely anti-Christ in every way. It was the representative from that city that first put in motion gay marriage in this country," he said. 'Just madness' The online petition to revoke the church's tax-free status will be delivered to Prime Minister John Key, who has already called the preacher's claim "ridiculous". "New Zealand is a seismically prone country, with a number of very well identified fault lines, It's nothing to do with people's sexuality," he told a radio programme. Mr Tamaki, however, has defended his comments. In a radio interview,
he said his comments had been an unplanned, spontaneous message in the middle of a sermon. "I had no idea what was going to happen a few hours later," he said. However, he said he held "another perspective" and wanted people to understand where he was coming from. The response was "over-sensationalised", Mr Tamaki said. He added that he was not specifically targeting gay people, but all types of "sexual sins". He also said he accepted that manmade factors influenced the environment, but there is also "another connection to natural disasters". Mr Tamaki has long been an opponent of gay marriage, dating back to the political debate in the early 2000s. (BBC)
The Church posted Mr Tamaki's sermon after the quake, calling it a 'prediction'(FACEBOOK)
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China's Lin Dan: Badminton Star's Affair Shocks Fans Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan has shocked his fans by admitting he had an affair while his wife was pregnant. There was outrage on social media when pictures surfaced of him with a "mystery woman". The two-time Olympic champion confirmed the rumours and apologised. His wife, fellow badminton star Xie Xingfang, had their first child on 5 November. Social media users quickly identified the woman he was seen with in the photos as actress and model Zhao Yaqi. Cheng Hao Chen wrote: "Brother, do you know that you were the pride of 1.3 billion Chinese people? How about now?" After the pictures emerged, another user, Duo Duo Wa Bai Cai, said: "A shameless mistake has sent you to hell from heaven. "No matter how outstanding your achievements are, you will fall short of being a father and a husband! Sorry, super Dan, this is unforgivable - you have neglected your responsibility as a man!" Lin, nicknamed Super Dan, used
to be world number one but is now ranked third, the Straits Times reports. "As a man, I will not defend myself," he wrote. "But my behaviour has hurt my family. I apologise to my family here. Sorry." (BBC)
Trump election: Obama Meets Merkel On Farewell Visit To Germany US President Barack Obama is holding talks with close ally Angela Merkel on a last visit to Germany before he hands the job to his successor, Donald Trump. As he arrived in Berlin late on Wednesday, Mr Obama and the German chancellor issued a joint statement strongly defending globalisation. They said that with the global economy developing faster than ever, co-operation between nations was vital. Mr Obama is meeting other European leaders before he leaves Berlin. He is expected to hold talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the leaders of France, Italy and Spain on Friday before he flies on to Peru. Officials say his talks will cover the crises in Ukraine and Syria, the fight against so-called Islamic State and trans-Atlantic trade, as well as the outcome of the US election. Mr Obama and Mrs Merkel have forged a strong and warm partnership over the years, even surviving the revelation that American spies had listened to her mobile phone calls. He has called her "probably... my closest international partner". In an article in business magazine Wirtschaftswoche (in German), the two leaders voiced their support for the proposed TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and the EU By contrast, Mr Trump
is a fierce critic of global free trade agreements and welcomed the UK's decision in June to leave the EU. "There will be no return to a world before globalisation," Mr Obama and Mrs Merkel wrote. "We owe it to our companies and our citizens, indeed to the entire world community, to broaden and deepen our co-operation." Mr Trump's win has left many in Germany uneasy as they see parallels with the sweep of right-win and populist parties through Europe, reports the BBC's Jenny Hill in Berlin. (BBC)
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel have enjoyed a strong working partnership(EPA)
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Lift-Off For Galileo time Satellite Quartet their current work order is complete they will have
Europe is extending its satellite-navigation system by putting another four spacecraft in orbit. They are going up on an Ariane 5 rocket. Lift-off from French Guiana occurred at exactly 10:06 (13:06 GMT). It is the first time Europe's premier launch vehicle has been used to loft Galileo satellites. Normally, they go up on a Russian Soyuz, two at a time. Confirmation of launch success will come when the quartet are safely ejected from Ariane's upper-stage. This should be completed nearly four hours after leaving the ground. The mission will bring Galileo's in-orbit constellation to 18 spacecraft. That is six short of the planned number for the full network, but more than enough for Galileo to start an initial service, which it is expected to do in the next few weeks. When that happens, the very latest smartphones and other types of receivers should start picking up the system's signals - either to get a position fix or to make use of its embedded timing information. "From a technical standpoint we are ready, and the performance is excellent," said Paul Verhoef, director of navigation programmes at the European Space Agency (Esa). "There are still some small issues that need to be addressed and some formalities that need to be settled, and one of those is making sure the security is in place so that the system is properly protected when the service starts," he told BBC News. line break Europe's Galileo system under construction A project of the European Commission and the European Space Agency 24 satellites constitute a full system, but it will have six spares in orbit also Spacecraft have been launched in batches of two, but now go four at a time Galileo will work alongside the US-owned GPS and Russian Glonass systems Completed Galileo promises real-time positioning down to a metre or less It should deepen and extend high-value markets already initiated by GPS line break Esa is acting as technical adviser and procurement agent on Galileo, which is formally owned and funded by the European Commission. The EU is investing billions in the sat-nav project, to both complement and rival the Americans' Global Positioning System (GPS). Galileo's next-generation technologies are designed to provide users with quicker, more reliable fixes, enabling them to locate their positions with a general error of one metre, compared with the current GPS error of several metres. The Commission hopes Galileo will bring significant returns to member-state economies in the form of new businesses that can exploit this better precision and the guarantees that will come with the new civilian-run service. The latest spacecraft were produced by the German-UK consortium of OHB System of Bremen and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) of Guildford. OHB made the bus, or chassis, for each satellite; SSTL's role was to assemble the navigation payload the "brains" of every Galileo spacecraft. OHB-SSTL have been the primary suppliers of the satellites to date, and by the
produced 22 of the 26 platforms ordered by the EC and Esa. The next contract, which could comprise eight or more satellites, will be announced shortly. A fully operational Galileo system is regarded as a constellation of 24, split across three orbital planes in the sky. But spares are required also, and with one existing satellite already considered close to failure, the EC has to make allowance for near-continuous production. Certainly, the German-UK pairing want to keep their engineers busy. "At SSTL, it has a been a fantastic journey for us," said company CEO, Patrick Wood. "If you think back to 2005, we launched the very first satellite, called Giove-A, to claim the frequencies for Galileo; and since then we've worked on 22 satellites and our navigation capability is now recognised to be world-beating. We want to continue that." These are, though, nervous times in the UK space sector, as it wonders what sort of relationship Britain will have with the EU, post Brexit. The type of involvement SSTL has in Galileo touches on matters of security, and the company would not be permitted to keep its role if the UK makes a clean break from the Union with no buy-back into the programme. Other British companies currently working on Galileo are in a similar position. The EC is in the process of deciding where to place contracts not just for future satellites, but also in the realms of operations, system engineering and ground control. However, Brussels is obliged for the moment to treat all tenders exactly the same - whether from the UK or from firms based in the 27 remaining EU member states. Mr Verhoef stressed that nothing changes until Brexit negotiations are complete. There could be no contracts awarded on the basis of politics, he told BBC News. "It would be illegal; somebody could take us to court and they would win immediately," he said. (BBC)
Ariane leaves the ground on a mission that lasts about four hours(ESA/ARIANESPACE)
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A Day Like Today
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (1533 – 1603) ‘The Virgin Queen’, ‘Good Queen Bess’ or simply Elizabeth I, was crowned Queen of England and Ireland a day like today 1558. Event that marked the beginning of the prosper Elizabethan Age. Elizabeth was born at Greenwich Palace on September 7th, 1533. She was the second child of Henry VIII of England. Her mother was Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn. At birth, Elizabeth was the heir presumptive (successor) to the throne of England. Her older half-sister, Mary, had lost her position as a legitimate heir when Henry annulled his marriage to Mary's mother, Catherine of Aragon. But the English throne was the ‘nest’ of scandals during this period. In 1536 Elizabeth’s mother was beheaded due to alleged suspicious of adultery, incest and treason. Henry married again 11 days after his second wife’s execution. Historians base the rush of King Henry to keep the place of the Queen ‘occupied’ due to his desperation to have a son, wish that was fulfilled with his third wife Jane Seymour a year after. The undisputable hair apparent to the throne Prince Edward was born on October 12th 1537. Elizabeth, now declared illegitimate and deprived of her place in the royal succession
due to her mother’s execution, was forced to grow up in an hostile and highly competitive environment. She was seen as no more than a peasant by her relatives. But this didn’t stop her from achieving an exquisite level of education, and shine among the royals. Henry VIII died in 1547 and Elizabeth's half-brother, Edward VI, became king at age nine. Edward rule was ephemeral due to his prompt death at the age of 15. The next heir apparent to the crown was the source of dispute between Elizabeth and Mary, but the council determined that Mary was the one to take the throne. She was crowned Queen the 3rd of August 1553. Mary soon married Prince Philip of Spain, in a search to improve the relations between Great Britain and Spain, nation that was at the height of its power during this period. But this union only lasted 5 years. Mary died in pain, possibly from ovarian cysts or uterine cancer, on November 17th 1558. Elizabeth now was the legitimate successor to the crown. She was named Queen of England and Ireland at the age of 25, on the deathbed of her sister Mary. Elizabeth, who was a Protestant (movement against the errors in the Roman Catholic Church) was highly targeted by the Pope and the Catholic movements of the time, who didn’t considered her believes and coronation legitimate. She was tagged as a ‘Protestant Queen’ and the source of controversy among the different religious powers of Britain, but she managed to make her voice and will prevail, establishing the first English Protestant church during her first years as a monarch. She was cautious in foreign affairs, maneuvering between the major powers of France and Spain, she couldn’t afford to put her country’s safety in jeopardy, so keeping strong allies was vital. But by the mid-1580s, tensions between England and Spain exploded, forcing her to confront the Spanish Armada (the greatest naval force in the world at the time) in 1588. Elizabeth’s forces defeated the Spanish navy, gaining the respect and recognition that she deserved It was expected that Elizabeth would marry and produce an heir, but she never did. As she grew older, Elizabeth became famous for her virginity and loyalty to England. With increasing English domination at sea, Elizabeth encouraged voyages of discovery, such as Sir Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the world and Sir Walter Raleigh’s expeditions to the North American coast. By her death in 1603, England had become a major world power, and Queen Elizabeth I passed into history as one of England’s greatest monarchs, a heroine of the Protestant cause and the ruler of a golden age.
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/queen-elizabethi-9286133
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Daily Horoscope Try not to be overbearing where family is concerned. You may find yourself mixed up in a triangle of sorts. Money problems will get worse if your partner hasn't been playing by the rules.
Emotional deception is evident. Concentrate on spending quality time with children and friends. Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant.
You will profit from home improvement projects and real estate deals. Your financial situation may be draining and it's time to make some serious changes. You may think gifts will win their heart, but it could add stress from lack of funds. You can evade the issue as usual by being affectionate, fun loving, and far too active for your lover to catch on. Do a little extra work at home. You can meet new and exciting lovers through work related projects.
You should consider getting your whole family involved in a project at home. Don't count on getting any help from those you live with. You may find your self in a romantic situation.
Don't ignore any emotional issues that could be causing problems. You should get into programs that will enhance your appearance and help you to be the best that you can. Moneymaking opportunities will surface.
Set a limit on the amount you're willing to spend, and be sure to stick to it. Someone may not be thinking of your best interests. You will be able to get along well with colleagues
Be extra careful with your valuables; loss and theft are evident today. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills. Now is the time to concentrate on building a strong financial future for your family.
You can make professional decisions today that will affect your position You are best to work at home, clearing up overdue projects. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey.
Older relatives may be a burden. You may find yourself in a predicament with family members. You should focus on moneymaking matters and stay away from emotional disputes.
You can meet interesting new friends if you join worthwhile groups. You can't make things better if you don't know what to fix. Don't let your partner start any arguments. Passion should be redirected positively.
You could be cornered, so be prepared to tell the truth. Try to take care of the needs of those you love. Avoid getting trapped in internal disputes.
Source: www.starlightastrology.com
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MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes water 7 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Topping 1/4 cup panko 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons chopped chives 5 strips bacon cooked 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Peel and chop the potatoes. Add to a large pot. Cover with water and heat over high heat, boil the potatoes in the water about 20 minutes or until softened. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drain the potatoes and add to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and salt. Mix with a potato masher or for creamier potatoes use a hand or stand mixer. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon the potato mixture into the dish. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon. In a small saucepan add the tablespoon of butter and the panko bread crumbs. Cook over medium heat until just toasted. Sprinkle on top of the potatoes. Top with shredded cheese and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon and chives. Serve warm and enjoy!
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LeBron James Donates $2.5m To Muhammad Ali Exhibit LeBron James is a longtime admirer of Muhammad Ali, so he wanted to help the exhibit honouring the boxing legend. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James gave a £2.5million donation to a prominent Muhammad Ali exhibit because he felt the legendary boxer helped inspire his own career. James, his charitable foundation and James’ business partner Maverick Carter made the hefty donation to the new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Former NBA stars such as Michael Jordan ($5m) and Magic Johnson ($1m) have also donated to help the exhibit at the recently opened museum. "Muhammad Ali is such a cornerstone of me as an athlete because of what he represented not only in the ring as a champion but more outside the ring — what he stood for, what he spoke for, his demeanour," James said via USA TODAY Sports. "I think of him every day. Without his passion and goals and morals, I don't know if I'd be sitting here today talking to you about it." (SportsMax)
Gnabry Open To Bayern Munich Move with reports suggesting they have an option to buy him at the end of the season. Gnabry would face stiff competition for a place in the starting XI at the Allianz Arena, but he would be up for the fight. "I could definitely see myself at Bayern Munich," Gnabry told reporters. "I am the kind of player who likes a challenge." Bayern defender Jerome Boateng, meanwhile, would welcome the 21-yearold with open arms if he were to make the move. "Gnabry has developed superbly, he is an amazing player," Boateng said at a news conference. "I think he has what it takes to play for Bayern. I hope Serge Gnabry could see himself make the move to he will stay healthy, he has the potential to achieve Bayern Munich at some stage, with Jerome anything." (SportsMax) Boateng praising the Werder winger. Werder Bremen attacker Serge Gnabry has welcomed reports linking him with a move to Bayern Munich. The Germany international has been one of the revelations of the Bundesliga season following his move from Arsenal and scored a hattrick on his senior Germany debut against San Marino last week. Bayern are believed to be keeping a close eye on the winger's development,
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Manchester United's Dembele Interest No Concern For Rodgers huge club, he gets idolised here, he is playing Champions
Brendan Rodgers is confident Moussa Dembele will stay at Celtic despite reported interest from Manchester United. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is confident of fighting off reported interest in Moussa Dembele from Manchester United. France Under-21 striker Dembele has impressed since joining Celtic from Fulham, scoring seven goals in 11 Scottish Premiership games, adding five Champions League strikes - including a brace in September's thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City. Dembele was linked with Tottenham before moving to Scotland, and United reportedly sent scouts to watch him on international duty this week. Nevertheless, Rodgers is confident Dembele will stay at the Scottish champions for the foreseeable future. "Him and his agent, they want to learn and they want to develop," Rodgers told talkSPORT. "They could have gone to a number of clubs in the summer and got way, way more money than up here. But he wants to try and do it the right way. "He wants to get experiences at a big club, learn, develop and then there probably will be a time when he will move on. But he signed a four-year deal here and he is only a few months into it. "He has only really just come in, he loves it here. It is a
League football and he is really, really enjoying this process of learning and playing for a big club. "I am sure at some point later down the line it may happen, but it is certainly not something we are looking at now." (SportsMax)
Bonucci: Juventus' Rivals Should Be Worried is one of our objectives," Bonucci told La Gazzetta
The best is yet to come from Juventus this campaign, according to Italy international Leonardo Bonucci. Leonardo Bonucci has warned Juventus' rivals that the reigning Serie A champions will only get better over the course of the season. Massimiliano Allegri's men sit top of the table after 12 games, holding a four-point lead over Roma, but have yet to hit their best form. Bonucci sees no reason for concern, though, and is confident they will progress further over the coming months. "We have not been playing great, but it is only November and there is plenty of time to improve. That
dello Sport. "Right now, collecting points is all that matters and then toward January, February, we can show a bit more. The other teams should be worried." Juve have dominated Serie A in recent years, winning the title for the past five successive seasons, but have yet to replicate that form in the Champions League, despite making it to the final in 2014-15. Bonucci is desperate to make an impact in Europe this term, although he has acknowledged much depends on the draw for the knockout stages. "We should not even be thinking about not surviving the group stages," he added. "If you look at some of the other groups, it is all a bit relative whether you finish first or second. (SportsMax)
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Westwood Out In Front In Dubai who leads the Race to Dubai standings as he seeks to regain the
The European Tour's season finale teed off Thursday, with Henrik Stenson and Danny Willett vying for Race to Dubai glory. Lee Westwood shot a first-round 66 to lead the World Tour Championship, Dubai by one shot, while Henrik Stenson sits one stroke behind Race to Dubai title rival Danny Willett. Westwood, who won the event in 2009, handed in a card with only one blemish, the Englishman having bogeyed the par-four 12th. It did little to put a downer on an otherwise excellent round from the 43-year-old, who was delighted with his day's work. "This is as good as I've played for quite some time," he said. "I've found a couple of keys in different parts of my game and I've been working on them hard. It all came together. "A 66 is a good round of golf. It didn't seem that easy out there. Some days you feel like there's a lot of birdies out there, but I think it was a pretty stiff test. "It's a golf course I've played well on in the past and I've had quite a few good results here other than the win and played pretty well in the desert. I've been looking forward to this week." He has fellow Team Europe Ryder Cup player Nicolas Colsaerts in close company, with the Belgian joining Julien Quesne on five under. Sergio Garcia, Joost Luiten and Francesco Molinari are a shot further back. Stenson,
honour he won in 2013, carded an even-par 72, with Willett faring only marginally better as the two played together on Thursday. The Masters champion will need to pull further away from this year's Open winner if he is to take the top prize. (SportsMax)
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England Unsure Over Severity Of Broad Foot Injury England were boosted by James Anderson claiming three wickets on his comeback, but fellow paceman Stuart Broad's fitness is a concern. James Anderson confirmed Stuart Broad was hampered by a foot injury on day one of the second Test between India and England, but was unable to divulge the severity of the issue. Broad made a breakthrough in his first over on Thursday as England reduced India to 22-2. However, the 30-year-old could be seen limping later in the day as the hosts recovered impressively – through centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara (119) and skipper Virat Kohli (151 not out) – to close on 317-4. Questioned on the fitness of his new-ball partner, Anderson told Sky Sports: "He's got a bit of a foot problem. He's been in the wars; he's got a bit of a graze as well on his arm, so he's nursing those at the moment in the dressing room. "He did really well to get through the day, I thought. We don't know how serious his foot is, but he ran in really well and hopefully he can come back in the morning and be fresh for us." Anderson was making his own comeback from injury in Visakhapatnam, having been sidelined since August with a stress fracture in his right shoulder. Recalled in place of Chris Woakes, who emerged as a fitness doubt in the days leading up to the second Test, England's record wicket-taker reported no ill-effects after marking his comeback with three of England's
four wickets. "It feels alright – it might be a different story at seven o'clock tomorrow morning, but I feel good so far," added Anderson. "I got through the day without any drama and hopefully I can have a good night's sleep and come back fresh tomorrow [Friday]. "I think it probably took me a little bit of time to get into the spells, a bit of stiffness as you go through the day, but once I got into the spells I felt fine."
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Southgate In A 'Strong Position' For England Job ďŹ rst time that Southgate was keen to take the job on a
1 Gareth Southgate remains the favourite to land the England job on a permanant basis following his four-game spell in interim charge. Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has described Gareth Southgate as being in a "strong position" to ďŹ ll the England's manager's role on a permanent basis - although he said other candidates may still be interviewed. Southgate stepped up from Under-21s boss to take charge of the senior team on an interim basis for the games with Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain following Sam Allardyce's departure after he was caught out by a newspaper sting. Those four games have returned two draws and two wins with Southgate gaining plenty of praise for the way his team has performed. It was widely expected he would be named this week as Allardyce's long-term successor but Glenn says the process may take longer than expected. He told Sky Sports News: "We have got time. We have until midMarch for our next game so doing a thorough job is very important. "That said, Gareth is in a strong position, not just because the four games have shown a lot of encouragement but the fact he has worked for the FA for many years, worked with the Under-21s and understands how the international football set-up works. "We are going to have discussions with him over the coming weeks to discover what his learnings are, his ambition for the England team and really understand that and then take a considered view." Asked if the FA would interview other candidates, Glenn added: "Potentially. It is an interview process but we have to be discreet." After admitting for the
permanent basis, Glenn said the former Middlesbrough manager had impressed in a temporary capacity. "Had we lost to Scotland, Gareth would still be a strong contender for the job, you can't appoint a manager on the basis of 90 minutes or 180 minutes," he said. "We've been impressed by Gareth for a while because he's a great guy. He has come into the England set-up at St George's Park, and it's a credit to the FA that we moved from having to replace Sam Allardyce quickly and seamlessly moved Gareth into that role. "We have succession. The fact he's been able to apply his international experience to the senior set-up doesn't surprise me but we've still been really pleased by the type of results we've got and, in particular against Spain, the football we've played." (SportsMax)
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Eels Swoop For 'Frank The Tank’ level, follows Suaia Matagi, Will Smith, Kirisome Auva’a,
After a successful year in England with Hull FC, Frank Pritchard will be back in the NRL for 2017, after agreeing a deal with Parramatta. Frank Pritchard has agreed a return to the NRL with Parramatta Eels, following a one-season stint at Super League side Hull FC. The powerful forward, formerly of Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs, helped Hull to Challenge Cup glory in 2016, featuring in a dramatic 12-10 final victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley. Pritchard will now continue his career in Sydney, with Parramatta head coach Brad Arthur delighted to have snapped up the vastly experienced 33-year-old. "Frank has played at the highest level and I am sure our members and fans are pleased that we have secured Pritchard as we lead into 2017," said Arthur. "We have had a strategy over the last two months to retain our key players and, when necessary, bring in strong additions who will allow our squad to progress to the next level. "Frank is a good example of a strong addition not only on the field, but as a wealth of knowledge to our developing players." Pritchard, who has represented New Zealand and Samoa at international
Nathan Brown, George Jennings, Siosaia Vave and Josh Hoffman in moving to Parramatta for 2017. (SportsMax)
Ronaldo A Bad Influence On James - Asprilla
James Rodriguez's bad attitude on the pitch stems from his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, says Faustino Asprilla. Colombia icon Faustino Asprilla has criticised James Rodriguez in the wake of Colombia's 3-0 World Cup qualification defeat at the hands of Argentina, stating his Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is a bad influence. James cut a frustrated figure throughout the game and was seen arguing with team-mates as well as the referee as Colombia were comfortably beaten in San Juan. Asprilla was not impressed with the 25-year-old's behaviour and has blamed his friendship with Ronaldo for his poor attitude. "Lately what I am seeing is that James' friendship with
Ronaldo is damaging him," Asprilla told ESPN. "When they do not give Cristiano the ball he gesticulates to everyone. James has the same gestures with Colombia when they do not give him the ball. "He waves his arms at his team-mates. At the start of the game he scowled at Eder Balanta and made a gesture. "The first thing James needs to do is help his team-mates improve because he is playing in a team of youngsters who respect him and no one dares say anything to him. "But in another team they would give him a slap. At least in the Colombia side I played in we would not stand for it. It is all a bit ugly. "It is normal to argue with the referee and quarrel with rival players, but with your team-mates it is not. "You can quarrel, but doing it because one of your team-mates did not pass the ball is the ugliest thing you can do as a footballer. "He has picked up that habit from Ronaldo, who does it all the time." (SportsMax)
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Berahino Edging Closer To West Brom Return Having previously been put on a training regimen to help him lose weight, Saido Berahino is closing in on a return for West Brom. Saido Berahino is edging closer to a return for West Brom after improving his fitness, head coach Tony Pulis has said. Berahino last featured for West Brom in September having been deemed overweight by the club and sent for specialist training in France with the aim of getting him back in shape. The 23-year-old threatened to go on strike in September 2015 after West Brom repeatedly rebuffed approaches for his services from Tottenham. He found the net 20 times in the 2014-15 season but has since suffered a dramatic drop-off in form, only managing seven goals in his last 40 appearances. "He's trained well this week but he needs games," Pulis said of Berahino ahead of Monday's meeting with Burnley. "Fitnesswise we're pleased, he's getting there. The next step is to get him some games. "There's lots of good people who have spoken to him. The most important thing is Saido unravels who has given him good advice and bad advice. "Saido's been a player in demand ever since I've been here from other clubs and
speculation has run with it. It's been a saga. "He's got a lot of talent, and he's got to exploit that and get the best out of his talent. Over the past year or so that's not happened. He's got to work out why." (SportsMax)
Jamaican Shevon Thompson Drafted By Erie Bayhawks Former Vere Technical and George Mason NCAA Division One standout Shevon Thompson has been drafted by the Erie Bayhawks - Pennsylvania, the affiliate of the Orlando Magic in the NBA Developmental League. However, he is yet to play for the Bayhawks as he is out for six weeks suffering from Acute Myocarditis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle. The inflammation of the heart muscle can be instigated by toxins, drugs, and hypersensitive immune reactions. The seven-foot-tall centre and forward, who was mentored by former president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JABA), Ajani Williams, was in the 2016 NBA Draft but after working out for the Magic, the Houston Rockets, the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls, he went undrafted. There were questions surrounding an injury that caused a decline in production during his senior year. Both the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets had expressed significant interest in drafting him to their affiliate teams in the third or fourth rounds but Orlando drafted him earlier in their second round as their 11th pick. (SportsMax)
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Benjamin Satisfied With Leewards Opening Round Draw Leeward Islands Hurricanes coach Reginald Benjamin claims the team will take mostly positives from an opening round draw against Barbados in the Digicel Regional 4-Day competition. The Hurricanes looked in a strong position to secure an outright win after Rahkeem Cornwall’s 94 provided the foundation in the team’s big first innings score of 377. After deciding not to enforce the follow-on following Barbados’ first innings reply of 237, the Leewards were in turn dismissed for 164 leaving the Pride with a last day total of 304 to chase. Barbados ended 69 runs short of the target. “To be honest with you, we could have and should have won this game, but it is always going to be a learning process. We made some mistakes but we are going to capitalise and make some adjustments for the upcoming games,” Benjamin told the Antigua Observer. “I think we can improve in terms of game awareness and it’s hard to really coach that to
players that are really stepping up to the highest level and the chances [catches] that we get, we must take them,” he added. Cornwall also led the Hurricanes’ charge with the ball after capturing four for 101 to follow up his first innings’ fivewicket haul. (SportsMax)