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Specialty Rice To Replace Sugar At Failed Wales Estate while Guyana has the ability to produce a
The Government has confirmed that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has entered into partnership with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to plant seed paddy at Wales Sugar Estate, West Bank Demerara. In January, the government had released a statement saying that “the parlous state of the sugar industry is common knowledge.” Like the sugar, the rice industry in Guyana is not doing to so well e i t h e r. I n F e b r u a r y d u r i n g a
parliamentary debate it was pointed out by Member of Parliament (MP) Dharamkumar Seeraj, who also is the president of the Rice Producers Association (RPA), that while Guyana had exported more rice in 2015, it had earned less for its exports. This situation, he noted, was worsened by the El Nino weather condition, which has been taking a toll on farmers. In response to Seeraj’s comments, Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder had said that
high volume of rice, the cost of production impedes this country’s ability to compete. To overcome this hurdle, he said, the GRDB had been focusing heavily on research and extension. The result of said research is the partnership between GuySuCo and the GRDB which will see the rice industry using land and other resources of the sugar company made available through its rationalization plans. According to a release from the Government Information Agency (GINA), Minister Holder explained that Wales was chosen since there is no rice being grown in close proximity, thereby reducing possibilities of contamination by other varieties of rice. “Seed paddy to be pure when multiplying, is ideally produced in an environment that is not in the midst of other kinds of rice,” Holder said. According to the minister, the arrangement will not require GuySuCo to acquire new capital, but rather utilize lands and equipment which may otherwise be idle as the highly indebted company continues to be reorganized.
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CEO Of Newly Established Oil And Gas Association Fingered In Corruption
President and Chief Executive Officer, Bobby Gossai Jr. Just a mere three days after the establishment the Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA), President and Chief Executive Officer, Bobby Gossai Jr. is under heavy fire after it was recently published in the Kaieteur News that he was named in a
recent government-sponsored forensic audit done by Ram and McRae, Chartered Accountants. Gossai, who is a former employee of the Ministry of Natural Resources, is accused of being involved in forgery at the Guyana Gold Baord. The GOGA said in a statement to the press that it was unaware of the “specific contents” of the Forensic Report referred to in the local newspaper article and relayed that “The Board of Directors has since secured a copy of the Audit Report and will be considering the contents of the report as a matter of urgency.” The GOGA stated that the employment of Bobby Gossai Jr. is part of its start-up process and he still on probation and “this period has not yet come to an end.” The GOGA at its official launching on Tuesday pledged to ensure transparency and accountability of transactions. The Association also promised to ensure adequate provision of employment for Guyanese. The Board of Directors sought to reassure the public of this vow by saying “The Board would like to assure the public that it is committed to the highest levels of transparency and disclosure in its efforts to develop a viable successful Oil and Gas Industry in Guyana.” The call for transparency and accountability in oil and gas sector is of major concern to many as the industry is usually plagued with corruption. The Bank of Montreal is the latest to provide assistance for the development of Guyana’s oil and gas industry and highlighted the importance for Guyana to have the experts who could assist in ensuring that oil producing companies release accurate data to government.
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Guyanese and political commentators are questioning the reason behind government’s decision to keep the contract with ExxonMobil a secret. It is the view of many that Guyana needs to safe guard itself following the recent accusations of corruption against the oil giant and the country Chad. According Bloomberg Market, Exxon Mobil Corp. was ordered to pay a record $74 billion fine in Chad for underpaying royalties in the central African nation where the company has been drilling for 15 years.
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The fine is about five times more than Chad’s gross domestic product, which the World Bank estimates at $13 billion. The High Court in the capital, N’Djamena, announced its ruling on October 5 in response to a complaint from the Finance Ministry that a consortium led by Exxon hadn’t met its tax obligations. The court also demanded the Texas-based oil explorer pay $819 million in overdue royalties, according to the document. The Guyana Daily News made attempts to contact Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, but it was futile. Trotman had stated in relation to the ExxonMobil agreement, “It’s a pretty old agreement, but it remains enforced because we respect the sanctity of above board agreements. However, government has taken the opportunity to have the agreement reviewed if not wholly, certain parts.” The minister had also stated that the agreement needs to be updated in order to confirm with today’s standards. According to one political commentator, the Guyanese public wants the revised contract tabled in the National Assembly. The contract between the government of Guyana and ExxonMobil must become a public document, because of the nature of the venture.
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The National Assembly on Thursday night adopted the National Youth Policy. The Motion to have the policy adopted was brought to the House by Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry. According to Henry, the policy is a comprehensive roadmap that lays out the Government’s plans for youth across Guyana. Henry said it is in keeping with a campaign promise by the Government, to focus on the welfare and wellbeing of youths as it seeks to give them a greater role in the affairs of the country and ensure that they are able to make much needed contributions to their communities and society as a whole. Henry described it as “quite innovative compared to previous drafts.” She said that the policy clearly identifies the attributes of Guyanese youths and what they should aspire to be, as garnered from consultations with youths, NGOs, civil society and other stakeholders. However, Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Member of Parliament, Irfaan Ali in his presentation, noted that in bringing such a policy to the National Assembly, certain essential information should have been provided, “such how much was spent and what level of consensus was actually obtained.” Ali said that the youth arm of the PPP, the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO), was not consulted. He called for a policy driven framework to let youths know how exactly they would be empowered. Ali listed several programmes under the previous government which he said had specific parts catering to youths. He also bemoaned the lack of support for Indigenous youths as the policy makes no mention of Amerindians. He stressed that the debate to examine the Policy was not “a gaff session.” And recommended that the policy document be sent to a Special Select Committee for consideration and parliamentary consensus. Following Ali
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presentation, Regional MP on the government’s side of the House, Jermaine Figuera refuted Ali calms. Figuera told the House that “the PYO like the PPP seemed not to want to participate in consultations with Government.” He cited the Opposition’s failure to attend the recent 2017 Pre-Budget Consultations. The MP also refuted the charge that Amerindians were not catered for. He said the National Youth Policy made mention of youths found in Indigenous communities. He said that 68 per cent of the current population experienced much trauma with many of their peers being killed or incarcerated during the last Administration. He said the National Youth Policy is a step in the right direction and one that gives a sense of hope to all. According to the MP, the policy provides insight into what youths want and their views on how things should be done. Speaking from the Opposition side of the House, Nigel Dharamlall said the approach that the document has harnessed, “speaks to listing the problems affecting youths rather than harnessing youths as a resource.” He charged that only 0.6% of the nation’s youth were actually consulted and only fifty-two organisations were able to contribute to the Policy. He said the Policy is too onerous and generalised to offer any real solution to youths. Dharamlall echoed the sentiments expressed by his Opposition colleague, “that more needed to be properly outlined in the Policy document”, calling for it to be examined further by a Special Select Committee Opposition MP, Dr. Vindiya Persaud, also opposing, described the Policy as vague and ambiguous. She called for serious measures to be put in place to address the needs of youths. Dr. Persaud asked that the document to be sent back to a Special Select Committee for “true
consultation.” She was supported by Opposition MPs, Colin Croal, Allister Charlie and Dr. Frank Anthony. Other MPs speaking in support of the Police were, Rajkumar, Audwin Rutherford, John Adams and Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson. Closing the debate, Minister Henry r ef u ted th e claims mad e b y th e Opposition and reminded the House of the Government’s commitment to transforming youths through the Policy. “No policy was brought to this House by the PPP/C,” she reminded the House, adding that the document before them will “meet and exceed all expectations.” She recommended the Policy to the House for adoption. This was done successfully by acclimation. (GINA)
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Guyana Increases Monitoring At Border After Outbreak Of Disease In Venezuela
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he Ministry of Public Health is taking preventative measures to reduce the risk of Diphtheria crossing the border from Venezuela where an outbreak has been found in San Antonio, Sifontes, Bolivar State. A release from Guyana’s Ministry of Public Health stated that doctors in Venezuela have reported 17 deaths they attribute to the outbreak. Diphtheria is an upper respiratory illness caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which primarily infects the throat and upper airways, and produces a toxin affecting other organs. Diphtheria is transmitted by having direct contact with a patient, contaminated objects or by sneezing or coughing. Skin lesions can also transmit the
infection. The symptoms of Diphtheria include sore throat, fever, adherent membrane over the nose, tonsils and throat and skin lesions. The diphtheria toxin causes a membrane of dead tissue to build up over the throat and tonsils, making breathing and swallowing difficult. The diphtheria toxin causes a membrane of dead tissue to build up over the throat and tonsils, making breathing and swallowing difficult. During days 1-3 of infection, persons are likely to notice whitish membrane in the throat while on day 4-6; it is likely to change to a grayish colour. If left untreated, Diphtheria can result in infection of the lungs, heart failure, kidney damage, paralysis (inability to move arms and/ or legs) and in some cases, death. Diphtheria can be cured successfully if treatment is started early enough. The most effective way of preventing Diphtheria is through vaccination. DPT vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus. Guyana has repeatedly attained over 90% vaccine coverage, however there are areas within the interior locations where coverage is less. A multi- disciplinary team of health professionals will be targeting villages bordering Venezuela. The team will provide vaccinations to all vulnerable children and ensure health officers in the regions are on the alert for any probable case. The DPT vaccine is highly effective and safe and it is available in all the public health facilities countrywide. Treatment for Diptheria includes the administration of antibiotics such as erythromycin and penicillin which are available in Guyana. For more information on Diphtheria, contact the Maternal Child Health Department on 226 7338.
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Robbery, Illegal Gun Possession Accused South Ruimveldt Man Remanded. South Ruimveldt Gardens resident, Neil Semple today appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with one count of armed robbery, two counts of being in possession of ammunition and a firearm while not being a licensed firearm holder. Semple was refused bail and remanded and is slated to return before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on November 2, 2016 for statements and continuation. The 39 year-old father of two pleaded not
guilty and the prosecution objected to bail stating that the accused when arrested gave officers an incorrect address, in addition they revealed that that the firearm has been recovered. It is alleged that on September 30, 2016 at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Semple while armed with a gun, robbed Rita Akana. It is further alleged that on the O c t o b e r 11 , 2 0 1 6 a t N o r t h Ruimveldt, the accused had in his possession eleven .32 rounds of
ammunition and one matching .32 pistol, while not being the holder of a firearm license.
Minibus Driver Granted $1.5M Bail For Fatal Accident Magistrate Judy Latchman today granted the death of Leonard Henry who was the Hospital where Henry later succumbed Kevin Farrell GY$1.5M bail after he was charged with causing the death of Leonard Henry by dangerous driving on October 11, 2016. The 30-year-old father of one pleaded not guilty to the charge, as his Attorney pleaded for bail, stating that Farrell has been a bus driver for 10 years and that he has a stable family and place of abode. The prosecution did not object. It is alleged that on the day in question, at Herstelling East Bank Demerara, the accused drove Motorbus BVV 901 in a manner dangerous to the public causing
conductor and owner of the bus at the time. According to reports the bus was driving along the Herstelling, Public Road and was going around a turn when it started to vibrate, causing the driver to apply brakes in a hasty manner. The bus skidded on the road, slammed into a utility pole and toppled on the conductor’s side. The injured occupants of the bus including Henry was rushed to the
to his injuries.
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Vendor Remanded For Drug Possession. Forty – one - year-old Elijah Molall today appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates Court charged with being in possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking. He was remanded and will return before the court on November 2, 2016 for continuation into the matter, The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and was represented by Attorney at Law Roger Yearwood who made an
application for bail stating that Molall revealed to him that the narcotics were not found in his possession but in fact found in the neighbourhood that he lives in. However, the Prosecution objected to bail, stating that the defendant had given the police an incorrect address when arrested. As such, bail was refused. It is alleged that on October 12, 2016 at Robb Street, Georgetown Molall, a vendor and a father of two, was found to be in possession of narcotics that is to say 26.5g of Cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
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Guyana Elected Member Of PAHO’s Directing Council General Committee can be tackled across the region. He was accompanied by Dr. Karen Boyle, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health at the 55th Directing Council where Guyana was elected as a member of the Directing Council General Committee PAHO along with Jamaica, Grenada and Honduras. A release from the Ministry noted that the Regional Health representatives attended the Thirtieth Meeting of the Council on Human and Social Development (COHSOD) which focused on matters such as, chemical risk and thermo-nuclear risk management and infectious diseases. Discussions were also held on the Caribbean Cooperation in Health Priorities and Regional Public Goods, Management, Governance and Resourcing and the Regional Health Strategy.
Minister of Public Health Dr. George Norton was among the panel of health ministers and other officials who meet during the last week of September at the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Washington DC to discuss ways in which public health challenges
Countries were encouraged to take local ownership of moving the COHSOD agenda forward by ensuring support at the highest policy level. According to the release, Caribbean Member States have committed to developing National Polio Preparedness and Response Plans in order to achieve the required 80% target coverage for all the surveillance
indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP). Countries were advised to integrate the surveillance for polio with the neurological manifestation of Zika. Following the recently commemorated Caribbean Wellness Week, where noncommunicable diseases was topical over the past few years, discussions continued along this path. New initiatives for preventing NCDs and treatment methods were explored. Countries were encouraged to implement health finance reform inclusive of increased taxation on harmful products such as foods high in sugars, salt, fat, alcohol and cigarettes. In relation to HIV/AIDS, the Region’s achievements in relation to the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV was addressed. It was recommended that countries strengthen the data collection for HIV and Syphilis and integrate available data sources to provide timely monitoring of Maternal Child Health program performance within the context of existing national information systems. At the conclusion of the meeting, Director General WHO, Dr. Marget Chan declared Latin America and the Caribbean measles free.
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President Meets With Officials From Islamic Bank - To Assess High Priority Projects For 2017
From left: Senior Country Programme Manager for Guyana, Mr. Saifullah Abid, President David Granger, Director of Country Programmes Department and Special Advisor to the Vice President, Mr. Mohammad Alsaati, Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan and Manager for the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America (MENA and LatAm), Mr. Anisse Terai President David Granger on Friday met with officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who are currently in Guyana on their first official visit since the country became a full member of the Bank in April, earlier this year. Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan was also present at the meeting, which took place at the Ministry of the Presidency. A release from the Ministry of the Presidency noted that the visiting team was led by the Bank’s Director of Country Programmes Department and Special Advisor to the Vice President, Mr. Mohammad Alsaati and included Senior Country Programme Manager for Guyana, Mr. Saifullah Abid and Manager for the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America (MENA and LatAm), Mr. Anisse Terai. According to the release, President Granger said that the decision to become a full member of the IDB is one which was long-overdue and that his Administration has a clear vision on how it wants to proceed and the kind of development projects it would like to embark on through this partnership. He explained that while the wider Caribbean is known for tourism, Guyana, with its pristine forests and tremendous untapped and
undiscovered potential, is a new frontier for development. “We see ourselves as a bridge between the insular Caribbean and the Continent… We are strategically placed, but there is always a question about infrastructure. We have not been able to develop highways to much of our hinterland communities and it is in the hinterland that we have our richest resources,” the Head of State was quoted as saying in the release. He spoke about major projects in which the IDB can be involved, such as the bridging of the Essequibo River and the establishment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund. Meanwhile, Mr. Alsaati said that the Bank intends to work with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors to develop a medium-term (three to five years) strategy to identify areas in which it can add value and make a positive impact. He said that they are specifically looking at areas such as capacity-building, transportation, energy, information technology, health care, agriculture and infrastructure. He also informed in the coming weeks, technical teams will be coming to Guyana to look at high-priority, emergency projects, which can commence in 2017. The IDB was established in December 1973 and officially opened its doors for business on October 20, 1975, with Headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It also operates through regional offices in Kazakhstan, Senegal, Malaysia and the Kingdom of Morocco. Guyana is the 57th country to become a member of the Bank with one in Latin America, 27 in Africa, two in Europe and 26 in Asia. Suriname is the only other CARICOM State that is also a member.
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President’s Speech To Parliament Mirrors A Political Campaign International from the Ministry of Public Health compound despite a court order preventing BK from so doing. 3) The dismissal of 1972 Amerindian community service officers.
President David Granger President David Granger addressed the opening of Parliament on Thursday, where he lambasted former President Bharrat Jagdeo for the descent of this country during his tenure as President. The President described Jagdeo’s time as the “darkest hour” that was characterised by drug-driven chaos and bloodshed. But many Guyanese have criticized the President’s speech, noting that it mirrors that of a political campaign. Sections of society believe that the President thinks he is still in the 2015 campaign mode, given the fact that he also spoke about a Green Economy, a more efficient and effective public service, bridging the Essequibo River and linking the high crime rate to that of a poor lifestyle and poor infrastructural works by the previous administration. Many supporters of the Coalition government told this newspaper that the government has failed in his speech to address the many challenges facing his government including the alleged 25 scandals that was highlighted by the opposition, such as; 1) the inauguration cost at the Parliament Buildings and at the Providence National Stadium has not been made public. 2) The removal of eight (8) containers containing steel by BK
4) The appointment of 33 foreign honourary advisors to the government. 5) The India/GoG funded Specialty Hospital, the government gave a contract to a company, Fedders Lloyd without going to the tender board at a price that is to be made public which is in violation of the procurement laws of Guyana. 6) The salary increases between 50 -100 % of what the former government ministers received. 7) Durban Park Development Project for the Jubilee celebrations. The government has refused to provide information on the “private company” which was in charge of the preparations of the Jubilee. 8) ThePresident pardoned over 100 convicted felons in 2015. 9) The RUDISA case at the CCJ and the pay out to RUDISA: 10) Hundreds of Millions of dollars spent by the Government and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council on the “Clean Up Campaign” in the city with no public tendering. 11) The write off of debts owed to Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and DDL worth billions of dollars. 12) Other writes off of debts to the GRA by other companies, who financed the APNU+AFC coalition electoral campaign, are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Just to name a few. The President was very critical of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), citing that the LCDS lacked vision for a green economy, however, some environmentalists have said that the government has failed to come up with a better plan for a green economy, they are calling for a documented plan that should be presented to the public. The president blasted the PPP administration for the alleged depressing economic state it inherited. Prior to the President’s speech, the opposition party PPP walked out of the National Assembly.
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(October, 13, 2016)–The Ministry of Public Health is taking preventative measures to reduce the risk of Diphtheria crossing the border from Venezuela where an outbreak has been found in San Antonio, Sifontes, Bolivar State. Doctors in Venezuela have reported 17 deaths they attribute to the outbreak. Diphtheria is an upper respiratory illness caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which primarily infects the throat and upper airways, and produces a toxin affecting other organs. Diphtheria is transmitted by having direct contact with a patient, contaminated objects or by sneezing or coughing. Skin lesions can also transmit the infection. The symptoms of Diphtheria include sore throat, fever, adherent membrane over the nose, tonsils and throat and skin lesions. The diphtheria toxin causes a membrane of dead tissue to build up over the throat and tonsils, making breathing and swallowing difficult. The diphtheria toxin causes a membrane of dead tissue to build up over the throat and tonsils, making breathing and swallowing difficult. During days 1-3 of infection, persons are likely to notice whitish membrane in the throat while on day 4-6; it is likely to change to a grayish colour. If left untreated, Diphtheria can result in infection of the lungs, heart failure, kidney damage, paralysis (inability to move arms and/ or legs) and in some cases, death. Diphtheria can be cured successfully if treatment is started early enough. The most effective way of preventing Diphtheria is through vaccination. DPT vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus. Guyana has repeatedly attained over 90% vaccine
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coverage, however there are areas within the interior locations where coverage is less. A multi- disciplinary team of health professionals will be targeting villages bordering Venezuela. The team will provide vaccinations to all vulnerable children and ensure health officers in the regions are on the alert for any probable case. The DPT vaccine is highly effective and safe and it is available in all the public health facilities countrywide. Treatment for Diptheria includes the administration of antibiotics such as erythromycin and penicillin which are available in Guyana. For more information on Diphtheria, contact the Maternal Child Health Department on 226 7338. Ministry of Public Health Press Release
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US Embassy Working With Jamaica T o C u r b F i n a nto investigators c i a atlthe Major C rItiis essential m ethatscountries
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno. Photo: Rudranath Fraser By Denise Dennis KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- United States ambassador to Jamaica, Luis Moreno, says the US Mission in Jamaica is working closely with local stakeholders to curb financial crimes and boost regulatory compliance of financial institutions. This is in response to the threat of international correspondent banks cutting ties with local and regional financial institutions in a move to eliminate risk of crimes such as money laundering, fraud and terrorism financing. Moreno, addressing the final day of the fifth Anti-Money Laundering/CounterFinancing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Conference in
Kingston on Tuesday, said his Mission recognises the critical nature of correspondent banking relationships to the local economy. As such, he said the Embassy is seeking to help local partners build c a p a c i t y, i n c r e a s e transparency and comply with the regulatory framework of the US. “We have mutual interest in fighting the scourge. We are partners in this effort; and together, through more dialogue and action, we can combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism without sacrificing the important correspondent banking relationships,” Moreno said. He noted that the US Embassy has offered training in best practices to law-enforcement, prosecutors and other stakeholders on how to combat financial crimes. They also provide training
Organised Crime and AntiCorruption Agency (MOCA) and the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and help in criminal investigations that lead to money-laundering charges. Moreno said the Embassy has also trained regulators in non-financial sectors, such as realtors, accountants and attorneys, as well as professionals from the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission and the Casino Gaming Commission in developing sound practices to ensure risk of money laundering and terrorism financing are understood, identified and reported. “ We w o r k w i t h o u r counterparts, law enforcement and regulatory, to develop and share money-laundering and terrorism-financing methods and trends,” he said. The US Embassy also has an ongoing Jamaica Operations Linked to Telemarketing (JOLT) Task Force designed to facilitate identification, investigation and prosecution of telemarketers who victimise US and Jamaican citizens. “Deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism are a few drivers of de-risking that jurisdictions can address.
and their financial institutions work to improve their controls, and it’s also important that they publicise the efforts in an increasingly risk-averse economic climate,” he said. He said the US government is working to develop appropriate policy responses to advance the objective of combating financial crimes, while also providing and promoting financial inclusion. Correspondent banking involves a bank in one country facilitating certain services for a financial institution in another country, including wire transfers, business transactions, deposits and gathering of documents. Over the last five years, a number of international banks have restricted or ended their relationship with the region due to concerns about money laundering, fraud and terrorist financing. The two-day conference, to facilitate discussion on strengthening compliance, was hosted by the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) and the Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS), under the theme ‘Understanding our obligations… Safeguarding our Future’. (Caribbean News Now!)
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In Wake Of Hurricane Matthew, UN To Deliver Food For 180,000 People In during Hard-hit Eastern Cuba the next six months, WFP also stated that it is
WFP and the government of Cuba will deliver food for 180,000 people affected by Hurricane Matthew, starting with rice and beans, to the entire population of the four hardest-hit municipalities of Guantanamo Province: Baracoa, Maisi, Imías and San Antonio del Sur. Photo: WFP Cuba
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AVANA, Cuba -The United N a t i o n s Wo r l d Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Cuban government to provide food for 180,000 people in hardhit eastern areas of the island as they cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. “We estimate that we will need $4 million to assist 180,000 people
and my call now is to the donor community to help us mobilize funds to assist the most vulnerable people affected by the hurricane in Cuba,” said Laura Melo, WFP representative in Cuba, adding that the agency is working closely with national authorities to provide help to people most affected by the disaster. According to the release, WFP’s primary response will include using the food stocks that are already in the country to help people that are most in need, followed by providing supplies to vulnerable groups – such as children between six months and three years of age, pregnant women and adults over 65 in affected areas such as Caimanera, Manuel Tame, Yateras, and Moa in Holguin province.
aiming to improve nutrition of the vulnerable groups by delivering a corn and soybean fortified cereal compound to pregnant women, and micronutrient powder to children between the ages of 12 and 23 months. The assessment of damages caused by Hurricane Matthew continues in Cuba, while significant food losses and damage to agriculture, homes and infrastructure have already been reported. Hurricane Matthew hit Cuba on 4 October with winds over 200 kilometres per hour. It has been the most powerful storm, classified a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, to strike the island in nearly a decade. (Caribbean News Now!)
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UN Health Teams In Haiti Respond To Cholera Outbreaks, Prevent Possible Epidemic Cayes, in the island’s southwest as well as in capital Port-au-Prince to support humanitarian operations and restore the capacity of health services and systems. PAHO is also working with the ministry of health to increase the availability of medicines and medical supplies and cooperating in the organization and planning of the health response to possible outbreaks, Poncelet added.
Amidst continued concern that Hurricane Matthew may exacerbate the cholera situation, UNICEF is working with humanitarian partners to ensure the emergency response works hand in hand with cholera prevention and response programmes. Photo Logan Abassi UN/MINUSTAH PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti -- With scattered outbreaks of cholera reported in the wake of the devastation wrecked by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, the United Nations health agency has deployed field teams in the country to respond to the health situation and to prevent it from reaching epidemic proportions. According to a news release issued on Thursday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO), WHO and Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) disaster, health and logistic experts have been deployed to support the government's efforts against cholera outbreaks from the agencies’ offices in Washington DC, Haiti and a number of other locations. “We are seriously concerned about an
epidemic of cholera, and that’s why the ministry of health, with our assistance, is taking all measures possible to avoid that happening,” said Jean Luc Poncelet, PAHO/WHO representative in Haiti, adding: “Before the hurricane, [Haiti] had serious problems of access to health, water and sanitation, and cases of cholera. So when the water supply is interrupted, cholera will increase.” According to WHO, more than 1.3 million Haitians have been affected by the hurricane and it is estimated that 80 percent of houses have lost their roofs and most of the country’s hospitals have suffered major damages – at least 100 health facilities are no longer functioning. In response, the health agencies have dispatched shipments of cholera kits containing oral rehydration solutions, catheters and water chlorination treatments to attend patients with acute diarrhoea and cholera, the release noted. It further said that, to date, multinational experts teams have been deployed to Jérémie and Les
Other countries too have stepped in and are providing supplies to assist with the situation on the ground. On Wednesday, a shipment with 69 tonnes of supplies arrived on a French cargo aircraft, which included two water purification stations, for emergency situations, six units for basic sanitation and hygiene, 13 tons of medical and first aid supplies, and cholera treatment kits. A Dutch ship arrived in Haiti with supplies and experts to rehabilitate hospitals, and shipments of donations from Colombia and the Dominican Republic, among others, have arrived on the island. (Caribbean News Now!)
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Suriname Government's Tourism Plan Lacks Vision, Say Critics By Ray Chickrie Caribbean News Now contributor PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- With the Suriname government’s embrace of tourism as part of its plan to diversify its commoditydependent economy, which is vulnerable to price fluctuations – one of the main causes of the country’s current economic recession of Suriname – the government has come under criticism for not laying out a timeline for specific goals in the tourism industry In an address to the nation few weeks ago, among other projects, many funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and also by China and other partners, Suriname’s President Desi Bouterse identified various sectors that his government will focus attention on in the year 2017. One such is tourism and, to get that off the ground, the government plans to expand and modernize the Johan Pengel International Airport (JPIA) to make it a regional hub in order to develop the tourism sector, and is holding talks with various investors. Bouterse said that, with the financial support of China, JPIA will be expanded and modernize in 2017 to handle more planes at the same time. Air bridges will be an added feature to make the airport like others in the region. It is not known if any agreements in this respect have been finalized with China or Chinese-owned companies. Visit to China A delegation from Suriname headed by the minister of transportation, Andy Rusland and CEO of Surinam (SLM) Airways, Robbi Lachmisingh, visited China and signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese company, Beijing Transportation Equipment Ltd (BTE), two weeks ago during a visit to China. SLM and BTE signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the overall aviation sector in Suriname. The company will provide “areas of need that isn’t within the
competence and scope of SLM”, Lachmisingh said on his return from China. “These may include upgrading and investing in the airport.” The government may be looking for a “build and lease” agreement with an overseas partner. JPIA has recently regained its category 1 status. This basically means that SLM and other Suriname registered airlines can fly non-stop to the United States. The two countries have signed an open skies agreement. A delegation from BTE will visit Suriname in late October or November to further discuss the needs and opportunities for investment. On top of the agenda of the upcoming mission to Suriname is aircraft leasing. SLM has no choice but to replace its existing fleet of three Boeing 737-300s, which are very becoming archaic. Surinam Airways (SLM) Robbi Lachmisingh, speaking about SLM, said, “We need to work more efficiently.” He also made public that the airline will study if two aircraft will be sufficient for regional routes instead of three. However, a fleet reduction contradicts the vision of the government to make Paramaribo a hub. SLM needs a fleet to become a hub, an aviation expert in Suriname asserted: “The market is too small. International airlines are not rushing anytime soon to Suriname.” "The talks are still at an early stage, and include cooperation on the mid-Atlantic route,” Lachmisingh said. The TUI Group has a fleet of four long-range aircraft to ply the mid-Atlantic route, which is financially hemorrhaging SLM. SLM’s sole Airbus-340 plies the Paramaribo/Amsterdam route. However, it has been recommended numerous times that SLM begins the process to ETOPS certification so that it can incorporate cost efficient twin-engine aircraft such as the 330/777/787 on the long haul route to Holland and maybe future expansion into Brazil, Guyana and New York. At the end of the day, if SLM does not find a partnership on the mid-Atlantic route, and without two twin-engine aircraft to ply the route, it cannot stay competitive, said an aviation official in Suriname. In its history SLM has never operated twin-engine long haul aircraft on the Paramaribo/Amsterdam routes. The CEO of SLM said that his company is in talks with the Dutch tour
operator TUI. However, if an agreement isn’t reached, SLM will inevitably have to address its long haul fleet debacle. Also, Surinam Airways is negotiating a cooperation agreement with Turkish Airlines. SLM had already done a feasibility study on fleet renewal and expansion and was looking at the Boeing 737-800 and 787. But with “constant changes” at SLM and “everyone has his/her own plans”, that plan has been shelved, a source said. The IsDB was approached to fund the fleet renewal and expansion project but the mission to China by Rusland and Lachmisingh in September may a signal that the plans have changed at SLM. Long delayed air agreements between the government of Suriname with Turkey, Ghana, United Arab Emirates and Panama are expected to be finalized soon. Criticism of Government The government will have to take bold steps to undertake major tourism projects such as inclusive resorts, and “Suriname” will have to become a brandname, said one local expert in the aviation and tourism business. Also, the destination has to be affordable, accessible and safe, tourism officials asserted. Some of the impediments to develop the tourism industry in Suriname are the lack of legislation to govern and guide the industry, increased taxation on tourism products, lack of incentives offered to foreign investors, constant changes and interference by the government at SLM. The lack of an official ministry of tourism has been identified by critics as an indication that the government isn’t serious about tourism. However, most of these issues are being addressed by the government. Capacity and skills are major problems that Suriname faces. “The government must spend money to make money. The government needs to take bold and concrete steps to develop the tourism industry,” Suriname tourism industry sources said. People in the tourism business in Suriname are urging the government, SLM and the private sector to work as one, as in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Turkey and the UAE, to develop and market tourism. The UAE was largely unknown to the world in 1994, and if one flew Emirates, the airline organised visas for tourists and offered discounted hotels and affordable excursions in an effort to develop the industry. (Caribbean News Now!)
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Hurricane Nicole Lashes Bermuda With 115 Mph Winds And Torrential Rain
Preparing for Hurricane Nicole in Bermuda By Caribbean News Now contributor MIAMI, USA -- Hurricane Nicole moved out into the Atlantic on Thursday afternoon, after lashing Bermuda with 115 mph winds
and torrential rain. According to minister of national security, Senator Jeffrey Baron, t h e r e w e r e “significant” power outages throughout the island but there had been no reports so far of storm related fatalities or major injuries. Government schools closed on Wednesday at noon and will remain closed on Thursday and Friday. Government offices also closed early at 3.00 pm and were expected to remain closed on Thursday. Conditions began to deteriorate at around 8.30 am, and by 10.30 am had reached maximum intensity as the dangerous northeast quadrant of the cyclone impacted
the island. The eye of the category three hurricane passed over Bermuda around 11am and, according to reports during the short period of calm, houses around the island had suffered damage, with flooding evident in low-lying areas. Power outages reportedly neared 25,000 shortly before 1 pm. Hurricane conditions were expected to continue over Bermuda until mid-afternoon on Wednesday and tropical storm conditions will continue through the evening. A dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 6 to 8 feet above normal tide levels in Bermuda. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. Nicole is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 5 to 8 inches over Bermuda through Wednesday evening. Swells associated with Nicole will affect Bermuda during the next few days, and will create dangerous surf conditions and rip currents. (Caribbean News Now!)
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Robert De Niro Talksislands Antigua-Barbuda Investments In Dubai of Antigua and Barbuda. De Niro, powerful in the Caribbean and the fourth
Special Envoys of Antigua and Barbuda Robert De Niro and Armand Arton (L) discuss investments in Dubai. (PRNewsFoto/Arton Capital) DUBAI, UAE -- While actor Robert De Niro's rant on Donald Trump was making media waves around the globe, he was part of a delegation that included the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, on a mission to promote investments in the picturesque twin-
a special envoy of Antigua and Barbuda, is an investor himself, together with Australian billionaire James Packer, in a real estate project in Barbuda. Packer has already invested in the actor's Nobu restaurants. "It's a beautiful place, that's why I'm involved in this project," De Niro shared during a conference in Dubai, sponsored by Arton Capital, a global citizenship advisory firm. Speaking alongside Browne, the actor was keen to reassure Middle East investors that this is a sound economic proposition. UAE has a number of prominent investors in the island. One such investor is the developer of the Callaloo Cay project, an exclusive US$150 million resort. Proactive in its bid to attract UAE investment, Antigua and Barbuda is opening an embassy and a trade and economic centre in Abu Dhabi, the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to do so. In addition to the long list of concessions for foreign investors, such as a 25-year tax exemption, another significant benefit is Antigua's citizenship by investment program (CIP), which fuels local economic growth. Of all the countries with an active CIP, Antigua and Barbuda's passport has been ranked as the most
best in the world by Arton's Passport Index, a global ranking of the world's passports. Citizens can travel visa-free to more than 124 countries including Canada, Europe's Schengen zone, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, among others. "The CIP program for the twin-island has become popular thanks to the level of trust built due to the continued bilateral economic developments and favourable investment climate," said John Hanafin, CEO of Arton Capital. On the subject of global citizenship, "We can have our differences, but as the world gets smaller and people become more dependent on each other, we have no choice but to be concerned about our own self perseverance," shared De Niro. While the government of Antigua and Barbuda has solidified relations with the United Arab Emirates it is also forging closer ties with Qatar. Prior to the UAE trip, and at the initiative of Armand Arton, president of Arton Capital and special envoy of Antigua, Browne and his delegation were invited to Qatar, where they met with Prime Minister, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and the cultural adviser at the Emiri Diwan, Dr Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari. (Caibbean News Now!)
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Direct Flights From The United States Increase Connectivity To Honduras
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- The next time you think of traveling to Honduras, forget long layovers and expensive flights, but start thinking of saving time and money with improved air travel for North American visitors and prices starting at $200. Spirit Airlines, the lowcost carrier, has begun to offer non-stop flights from two major US hubs, namely, Fort Lauderdale and Houston. Honduras is one of the few countries in Central America to have two direct flights coming from the US, granting one Central American country a competitive advantage for greater connectivity and accessibility in its fares. Since Spirit established air service to San Pedro Sula, the airline has transported more than 350,000 passengers. In expanding its routes to Central America, Spirit joins American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Avianca, and United Airlines in offering direct non-stop service or connecting cities through Miami and Dallas (American and Avianca), Atlanta (Delta), and Houston (United and Spirit),
making the Mayan archaeological site of Copán even closer. Along with American airlines, Canadian tourist companies have sought to expand their service to Honduras through Transat Tours, a Canadian tour-operator. Beginning in December 2016, just in time for winter in the northern hemisphere, it will add direct flights from Quebec City to the island of Roatán, Honduras. This new service will be in addition to its existing flights from Montreal, Quebec to Roatán and To r o n t o , O n t a r i o t o R o a t á n . Additionally, Transat Tours and Sunwing Vacations, which also offer direct flights to Honduras from major Canadian cities, sold an estimated of 15,000 packages to the country. This expansion in the tourism sector reflects an aggressive promotional effort made by private companies to further relationships with Honduras. Over the past 24 months, Transat Tours, with the help of the Honduran government, has seen an increase of more than 15% from previous seasons. The development of these relationships
has been crucial in these companies being able to meet their mutual sales goals. "Thanks to these new investments in the tourism sector and the diversified efforts carried out by the government and private companies, Honduras will continue positioning itself as an ideal destination for Americans and Canadians as the most diverse tourist offering in Central America," noted Emilio Silvestri, director of the Honduran Institute of Tourism. From the rich history of Comayagua, to the unmatched beauty of the Bay Islands, located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, which houses the largest coral reef in the Americas, together with the rough shores of the Pacific coast, crossing over mountains, lakes, and forests, then to discover the ancestral legacy of the Mayan culture in Copán or uncovering the mysteries of an unknown civilization in Kaha Kamasa, Honduras has a natural and cultural beauty unlike anything else the world has discovered. (Caribbean News Now!)
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NWU Appoints Assistant Secretary General two years ago. Johann M. Harewood PRESS RELEASE – Twenty seven (27) year old Johann M. Harewood has been appointed Assistant Secretary General of the National Workers Union (NWU). The UWI St. Augustine, Trinidad graduate holds a B Sc. (Hons) in Economics and Management and a Certificate of Education in Economics. He also holds qualifications as a UWI Certified Mediator, having completed a course in practical mediation
Mr. Harewood who has been employed with the National Workers Union for about five (5) years as Finance Administrator will now assume industrial relations responsibilities. He has attended trade union training sessions both locally and regionally. The National Workers Union is quite pleased with his progress thus far. (St. Lucia News Online)
Teachers Continue Strike Despite Meeting With Prime Minister BELMOPAN, Belize, Oct 14, CMC – The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) says it will continue its strike action Friday despite holding three hours of talks with Prime Minister Dean Barrow on Thursday. “We continue our strike action …because we are not satisfied with the outcome of what has transpired,” said BNTU president Luke Palacio. “But basically we want it to be known that contrary to what we’ve heard, the three per cent salary adjustment was discussed with the Prime Minister…we have not let go of that condition. We continue to insist that the three per cent salary adjustment that the Prime Minister is asking us to defer, we are not accepting that deferral unless we get compensated for what we rightly deserve. “We also need to point out that in the discussion, the Prime Minister; I believe in his usual way, has been able to address some of the good governance
issues that we’ve raised. But remember that there are also the issues that have to do with labour relations that we have not satisfactorily gotten an agreement on,” Palacio said. He said that those include the Social Security coverage to and from work; the three per cent salary adjustments and proposal 22 of the BNTU that speaks to proper compensation for teachers, support staff and grant-aided secondary schools. “Those, we believe, are labour related issues that must be addressed adequately for the membership of BNTU and the wider teaching population,” he added. The government and the BNTU are still at odds regarding the so called governance agenda with Prime Minister Barrow telling reporters that he has no intention of removing government senator Godwin Hulse. “I made the point that really in my view, based on the judgment of Chief Justice Conteh with respect to the 2005 strike;
that is not a demand that can legitimately constitute part of a properly described labour dispute,” Barrow said. “So I think I have sufficiently been clear to you what government’s position with respect to both issues is. Point number two was that an international investigation be conducted into what is being described as the apparent connection and involvement of ministers of government with Danny Mason (who is facing murder charges). “We’ve agreed that we have no difficult, government that is, in trying to source some external assistance for such an investigation,” Prime Minister Barrow added. But Palacio said that while there had been some progress at the meeting “there were certain issues that we thought we could have moved on to get the Prime Minister to agree, but instead we see that it has gone in a different direction” (Caribbean News Now!)
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Seismic Research Unit Conducting Geo-hazards Exercises In St. Lucia
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 14, CMC – The Trinidad-based University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) says it is conducting exercises in St. Lucia aimed at learning more about geo-hazards in that island so as to better prepare the population to deal with earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic hazards. UWI-SRC said it is collaborating with the National
Emergency Organization of St. Lucia (NEMO) and the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF) in undertaking the exercise as part of Earth Science Week 2016 (ESW). It said the project aims to increase the public’s understanding of Earth Science and to encourage stewardship of the Earth on a global scale. “St. Lucia has been impacted by earthquakes in the past
and due to its geographic location will continue to be exposed to this threat. Additionally, contrary to popular belief, the gas venting at the Sulphur Springs Park does not act as a safety valve for the Soufriere Volcanic Centre. “Although it has been quiet for a long time, the Soufriere Volcanic Centre is a ‘live’ volcanic centre that can erupt again in the future and may impact a considerable part of the island‘s population.” The UWI-SRC said that it experts will be delivering workshops and seminars to various stakeholders in St. Lucia as well as an art competition for participating students. “These events will focus on providing a better understanding of the geo-hazards that may impact St. Lucia and ways in which we can reduce the impact of these events. “The campaign will also highlight the need to preserve and protect the geo-heritage sites on the island such as the Pitons and Sulphur Springs Park which are an important part of the nation’s history, culture and economy,” UWI-SRC added. (Antigua Observer)
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Thai King Death: Thousands Throng Streets For Procession out against human rights abuses. Heir's
Thousands lined the streets awaiting the king's funeral procession(EPA) Thousands of Thais have packed Bangkok streets to see a convoy carrying the body of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The convoy passed through the capital to the royal palace as mourners wept and held up portraits of the late king. Millions watched live on TV. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been named as successor, but has asked for a delay in the process. The death of the world's longestreigning monarch sparked an outpouring of grief in Thailand. Official mourning will last a year. The cabinet declared Friday a government holiday, and flags are to fly at half-mast for the next 30 days. People have been asked to wear black, and avoid "joyful events" during this period. Cinema screenings, concerts and sports events have been cancelled or postponed. News websites have turned their pages black and white. All television channels in Thailand aired state media programmes including live coverage of the day's events. The crown prince travelled in the convoy carrying the king's body, which will lie at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Royal Palace while people pay their respects. It could be months before the late king's cremation. "This is the worst loss in my
life," said one of those lining the streets. Later on Friday, the crown prince conducted the bathing ceremony of the king's body, a traditional Thai Buddhist funeral rite. The king had been ill for a long time. When news of his death was announced on Thursday evening, many in the large crowds outside the hospital where he died broke down. King Bhumibol was widely respected across Thailand, and thought of by many as semi-divine. He earned the devotion of Thais for his efforts to help the rural poor, including agricultural development projects and works of charity. The monarch was also seen as a stabilising figure in a country often wracked by political turmoil. Thailand remains under military rule following a coup in 2014. The country has suffered from political violence and upheaval over the past decade, as well as a long-running Muslim separatist insurgency in the southern provinces which sees regular small-scale bomb attacks. Though a constitutional monarch with limited official powers, many Thais looked to King Bhumibol to intervene in times of high tension. He was seen as a unifying and calming influence through numerous coups and 20 constitutions. However, his critics argued he had endorsed military takeovers and at times had failed to speak
challenge The crown prince, who is 64, is much less well known to Thais and has not attained his father's widespread popularity. He spends much of his time overseas, often in Germany. While Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said the crown prince will ascend the throne next, there is uncertainty over when that will happen. Mr Prayuth said the crown prince had asked for a delay in the succession as he wanted to time to mourn with the nation. Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda, a 96-year-old former prime minister, has been named regent in line with the constitution. He remains as regent until the Thai assembly invites the heir to succeed to the throne. Strict lese-majeste laws protect the most senior members of Thailand's royal family from insult or threat. Public discussion of the succession can be punishable by lengthy jail terms. Given the pivotal role the king has played in maintaining the balance of power in Thailand's volatile political environment, the succession will be a formidable challenge for the government, says the BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok. King Bhumibol's family tree (BBC)
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Cave Art: Etchings Hailed As ‘Iberia's Most Biscay Spectacular' experts.
Horses and goats can be seen in this portion of the 15m-long panel of etchings found in the Armintze cave, Lekeitio, in Biscay province(AFP) Cave art as much as 14,500 years old has been pronounced "the most spectacular and impressive" ever discovered on the Iberian peninsula. About 50 etchings were found in the Basque town of Lekeitio. They include horses, bison,
goats and - in a radical departure from previously discovered Palaeolithic art in the Biscay province - two lions. Some depictions are also much bigger than those found previously - with one horse about 150cm (4ft 11in) long. "It is a wonder, a treasure of humanity," senior Biscay official Unai Rementeria said. He was announcing the discovery, which was made in the Armintxe cave in May and has since been investigated by
The cave was well-known to locals, said reports, but no-one had until then ventured the 50m inside where this latest 15m-long panel of etchings was found. Together with two side panels, the depictions comprise some 30 animals along with forms comprising semi-circles and lines - including some "identical" to forms found in the French Pyrenees. Other similar shared features including the depictions of lions and the etching technique used have suggested there could have been links between groups of hunter-gatherers in both areas. The etchings are thought to date from between 12,000 and 14,500 years ago. The cave will not be opened to the public, both due to its inaccessibility and because of the need to preserve the paintings - but authorities say they will use technology to give the public as good a view of the new finds as possible. Experts will discuss the finds at a special congress at the end of the month. (BBC)
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Israel Freezes Unesco Ties For 'Denying Jewish Holy Sites’ location of two Biblical Unesco chief Irina Bokova criticised the
The hilltop site is sacred to both Jews and Muslims(AFP) Israel has frozen co-operation with the UN's cultural agency, accusing it of denying Judaism's connections to the religion's holiest sites. Its education minister said a Unesco draft decision concerning Jerusalem "denies history and encourages terror". It comes after the body approved a text which repeatedly used only the Islamic name for a hilltop complex which is also the holiest site in Judaism. The site is known to Jews as the Temple Mount and Haram al-Sharif to Muslims. The draft decision, submitted by seven Arab countries, criticises Israel's activities at holy places in Jerusalem and t h e o c c u p i e d We s t B a n k . W h i l e acknowledging the "importance of the Old City of Jerusalem and its walls for the three monotheistic religions", the document refers to the sacred hilltop only by the name "al-Aqsa Mosque/al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary). It is the
Jewish temples and is flanked b y t h e We s t e r n Wa l l , venerated by Jews as part of the original supporting wall of the temple compound. Haram al-Sharif is also the place where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven, and is the third holiest site in Islam. The draft refers to the precinct in front of the wall as "al-Buraq Plaza 'Western Wall Plaza'" - placing single quote marks only around "Western Wall", giving the name as it is known to Jews less weight than the one by which it is known to Muslims. Temple Mount map The stated aim of the text was "the safeguarding of the cultural heritage of Palestine and the distinctive character of East Jerusalem". It repeatedly denounced Israeli actions, including the use of force, imposition of restrictions on Muslim worshippers and archaeological work. Israel regards such criticism as politically motivated. The draft text was passed at committee stage by 24 votes in favour, six against, and 26 abstentions. Two countries were absent. It will now be submitted to Unesco's executive body, which will vote on whether to adopt it. 'Delusional decision' Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett said Unesco was ignoring "thousands of years of Jewish ties to Jerusalem" and aiding "Islamist terror".
draft resolution, saying "different peoples worship the same places, sometimes under different names. The recognition, use of and respect for these names is paramount." However, Mr Bennett said Ms Bokova's statement was insufficient. "Words are important, but they are not a replacement to the actions of the organisation she heads," he said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Facebook post that Unesco had become a "theatre of the absurd" in taking "another delusional decision". "To say that Israel has no connection to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall is like saying that China has no connection to the Great Wall of China or that Egypt has no connection to the pyramids. By this absurd decision, Unesco has lost what little legitimacy it had left." The move was also condemned by Jewish organisations around the world, including the World Jewish Congress, which called it an "inflammatory, onesided decision". However Palestinians, who seek an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza, welcomed the measure. "This is an important message to Israel that it must end its occupation and recognise the Palestinian state and Jerusalem as its capital with its sacred Muslim and Christian sites," said Nabil Abu Rdainah, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (BBC)
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US Election 2016: Mike Pence Says Evidence Will Back Trump Grope Denial
(REUTERS) Vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence has said new evidence will emerge on Friday that will undermine the sexual accusations against Donald Trump. The Republican said the "Clinton political machine" was using slander and lies to deflect from real issues. Several women
have accused Mr Trump of groping them or kissing them forcibly, which he has strongly denied. First Lady Michelle Obama said some of Mr Trump's boasts about women were "shocking and demeaning". And she said the language he has used was that of a sexual predator. Mr Trump was heard bragging on tape that he could force
himself on women because he was a star. But Mr Pence rejected the first lady's description, saying he did not understand the basis of her claim. Mr Trump had categorically denied the allegations and they are unsubstantiated, said the Indiana governor. "Before the day is out there will be more evidence publicly that calls into question these allegations." More information will back Mr Trump's claim that "this is all categorically false". When the video tape of Mr Trump's lewd remarks emerged last week, Mr Pence was unequivocal in his condemnation of the remarks. But for dozens of Republicans, strong words were not enough and they said they could no longer endorse their party's nominee. Mr Trump denied at Sunday's presidential debate that he had ever committed sexual assault. A few days later, women began to come forward with stories of Mr Trump forcing himself on them. On Thursday, he was defiant, calling the women "horrible liars". Polls suggest he is losing ground in some of the key battleground states. (BBC)
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Syria's Assad: Aleppo A 'Springboard' Tofrom Winning The War the terrorists," he said, referring to
President Assad said 'terrorists' must be pushed 'back' to Turkey(REUTERS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said victory in Aleppo will make the city a "springboard" from which to retake the rest of the country. In an interview with a Russian newspaper, Mr Assad said there was no choice but to "keep cleaning this area" and force rebels "back" to Turkey. Syria and its ally Russia have stepped up bombardment of rebel-held eastern Aleppo in recent weeks. Meanwhile a bomb attack near Syria's border with Turkey has left many dead. At least 17 people, mainly rebels of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), were killed in the car bomb blast at a rebel checkpoint
near Azaz in the northern province of Aleppo, activists and monitors said. No group has yet said it carried out the attack. Earlier this month, so-called Islamic State (IS) killed at least 29 people, most of them Islamist rebel fighters, in a bombing at the rebelcontrolled Atmeh crossing, in Idlib province to the west. Azaz sits between territory controlled by Syrian Kurdish forces to its west and by IS to its east. 'No other option' In a lengthy interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda, President Assad said retaking Aleppo could help him win the war. "It's going to be the springboard, as a big city, to move to another areas, to liberate another areas
the rebels. "You have to keep cleaning this area and to push the terrorists to Turkey, to go back to where they come from or to kill them. There's no other option," he said. Turkey is a key backer of rebel groups, along with Western powers and Gulf states. In August, Turkish forces crossed into Syria in an ongoing operation to push Kurdish fighters and IS away from its border. Mr Assad branded Turkey's actions an "invasion, against international law, against the morals, against the sovereignty of Syria". Meanwhile, in a fresh diplomatic push, the US and Russia are to resume talks this weekend on trying to resolve the nearly six-year war. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are expected to meet counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Lausanne on Saturday. Mr Kerry will also hold talks in London on Sunday with foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany. It comes almost two weeks after the US suspended dialogue with Russia over Syria after an intensification of air strikes on Aleppo. The city has been roughly divided between the government-held west and rebel-held east since 2012 and has become a key battleground in the war which has killed at least 300,000 people. (BBC)
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Man In Clown Mask 'Stabs Teen In Sweden’ the day after two people in clown costumes reportedly
The reports are the latest in a wave of "creepy clown" sightings in Europe and the US(AFP) A man in a clown mask has stabbed a teenager in western Sweden, police have said. The youth was left with minor injuries following the attack, which happened when he went outside for a cigarette in Varberg, south of Gothenburg. It came
threatened to kill a woman in central Sweden. The reports are the latest in a wave of "creepy clown" sightings in Europe and the US. The craze involves adults in frightening outfits scaring passersby. Police are still searching for the Varberg clown, but are not yet willing to definitely link it to the craze, which began in the US over the summer. The teenager suffered minor injuries to his shoulder. "We do not know what prompted this. It was not a robbery, and I do not know if they had fought before," spokesman Ulla Brehm told Gotesburgposten (in Swedish). "It's hard to say if this is something that has to do with the trend that has come from the US, but there was a clown mask on the site." However, Swedish Interior Minister Anders Ygeman has called for calm as more and more sightings of scary clowns are made across Sweden. "We don't want to see a situation where a person gets into real trouble because someone, perhaps half joking, puts on a clown mask," Mr Ygeman told the TT news agency. (BBC)
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"If it continues like this, I'm not going to be part of any [reelection] movement," says Aisha Buhari Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government. In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari suggested his government had been hijacked by only a "few people", who were behind presidential appointments. She said the president did not know most of the officials he had appointed. Mr Buhari, who is on a visit to Germany, has responded by saying his wife belonged in his kitchen. Standing alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a news conference, the president laughed off his wife's accusations. "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room," he said. The remarks earned him a glare from Chancellor Merkel. Mr Buhari said that having run for president three times and having succeeded the fourth, he could "claim superior knowledge over her". The influence 'of a few people' Mr Buhari was elected last year with a promise to tackle corruption and nepotism in government. But in the interview with Naziru Mikailu from BBC Hausa, Mrs Buhari said: "The president does not know 45 out of 50 of the people he appointed and I don't know them either, despite being his wife of 27 years." She said people who did not share the vision of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were now appointed to top posts because of the influence a "few people" wield. "Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position," she said. His wife's decision to go public with her concerns will shock many people, but it shows the level of discontent with the president's leadership, says the BBC's Naziru Mikailu in the capital, Abuja. Aisha Buhari campaigned vigorously for her husband in last year's election in Nigeria, organising town hall meetings with women's groups and youth organisations across the country. However, she kept a low profile at the start of the administration and was barely seen or heard. She was restricted to her work on the empowerment of women and helping victims of the Boko Haram conflict in the northeast of the country where she is from. This is one of reason why this damning interview has caught the
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who has a reputation for being a tough, no-nonsense president. Her comments also bolster accusations that his government has been hijacked by a small group of individuals. Critics say a large number of people have been appointed because of their relationship with those people in one way or the other. Mrs Buhari was prompted to to speak out in an effort to end those practices so that party loyalists who contributed to his election victory could benefit. Her critics say she is speaking out only because she failed to convince the president to appoint her own people. However, as the closest person to the president, she must have exhausted all avenues before criticising him in the media. The comments could also mark a turning point for a government that has clearly struggled to deal with economic recession and is facing growing disquiet within the ruling party. The Nigerian economy, battered by low global oil prices and a currency devaluation, officially entered recession in August for the first time in a decade. Oil sales account for 70% of government income. The president famously remarked at his inauguration that he "belongs to nobody and belongs to everybody". Born on 17 February 1971 in northeastern Nigeria's Adamawa state, Aisha Buhari is the granddaughter of the nation's first Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu. She married Muhammadu Buhari in 1989. They have five children together, a boy and four girls. In 1995 she opened the Hanzy Spa, northern Nigeria's first beauty parlour, in Kaduna State, after obtaining a diploma in beauty therapy from the Carlton Institute in the UK. She published the book The Essentials of Beauty Therapy: A Complete Guide for Beauty Specialists in 2014. She is an advocate of human rights and has donated money to help the families of victims of Boko Haram after more than 250 girls were kidnapped by the militant group in 2014. She caused upset in Nigeria last year after appearing in public wearing an expensive-looking watch, which led some to ask whether she was undermining Mr Buhari's "man of the people" image. Mrs Buhari was also criticised on social media for attempting to shake hands with the Alaafin of Oyo, a leading chief of the Yoruba people. Asked to name those who had hijacked the government, she refused, saying: "You will know them if you watch television." On whether the president was in charge, she said: "That is left for the people to decide." Mrs Buhari, who at 45, is 23 years her husband's junior, said he had not told her whether he would contest the 2019 election. "He is yet to tell me but I have decided as his wife, that if things continue like this up to 2019, I will not go out and campaign again and ask any woman to vote like I did before. I will never do it again." Nigerians have been weighing in on Twitter to give their judgement on the first lady's frank interview: Asked what she regarded as the government's major achievement, she said it was to improve security in the north-east where militant Islamist group Boko Haram has waged an insurgency since 2009. "No-one is complaining about being attacked in their own homes. Thankfully everyone can walk around freely, go to places of worship, etc. Even kids in Maiduguri have returned to schools," Mrs Buhari said, referring to the city which was once the headquarters of the militant group. (BBC)
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Geert Wilders: Dutch Freedom Party Chief Will Be Tried For Racial Hatred
Geert Wilders is facing his second trial for hate speech(AFP) The trial of Dutch anti-immigrant politician Geert Wilders is to go ahead after judges rejected a bid by his lawyers to have the case thrown out. He is accused of inciting racial hatred after asking supporters at a rally if they would like more or fewer Moroccans in
the Netherlands. The trial date has been set for 31 October. Mr Wilders claims he is being "prosecuted for voicing the opinion of millions". Although the outspoken right-winger has repeatedly criticised Islam, calling for a ban on the Koran and the closure of all mosques in the Netherlands, prosecutors say he crossed the line this time by targeting people on the basis of their ethnicity. At a 2014 rally of his Party for Freedom (PVV), after supporters chanted they wanted "fewer" Moroccan nationals he replied: "We'll organise that." More on Geert Wilders In court, Mr Wilders' lawyers tried to have the charges thrown out by arguing that a trial would amount to a legal assessment of his party's political manifesto. The presiding judge, Hendrik
Steenhuis, did not agree. In 2011, Mr Wilders was acquitted of incitement after being accused of encouraging hatred towards Muslims. He tweeted his frustrations on Friday, comparing his country to Turkey and saying "displeasing political opinions are being silenced in court". Mr Wilders' Party for Freedom had been riding high in the polls ahead of a Dutch election in March 2017, but recently lost its lead to Prime Minister Mark Rutte's liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Mr Wilders has had round-the-clock protection since the 2004 assassination of anti-Islam ďŹ lm director Theo van Gogh and is often described as the most heavilyguarded man in the Netherlands. (BBC)
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GUYANA DAILY NEWS Egypt: 'IS Militants' Kill 12 Soldiers In Sinai Peninsula on the checkpoint with light arms and heavy machine-guns. PAGE 44
A funeral convoy of Islamist militants in Sinai in 2013(AFP) Suspected Islamist militants have killed 12 soldiers and injured eight in an attack on an army checkpoint in the Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian security sources say. The army says 15 militants were also killed in the attack, which took place near the town of Bir al-Abd. Gunmen from the Sinai Province group are reported to be behind the attack. It is Egypt's most active insurgent group, which pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State in 2014. Officials said a gun battle erupted after the militants opened fire
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Friday's attack was the latest in what appears to be a surge in the number of operations launched by the militants. Sinai Province: Egypt's most dangerous insurgents Originally called Ansar Beit al-Maqdis (Supporters of Jerusalem), but changed its name after it pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State in November 2014 Began with rocket attacks on Israel but refocused on targeting Egyptian security forces after the removal of President Morsi Its aim is thought to be to take control of the Sinai peninsula to turn it into an Islamist province Deadliest attacks include killing of 33 security personnel in North Sinai in October 2014 The number of active members is believed to be between 1,000 and 1,500 Believed to have cells in Cairo, Giza and the Western Desert However, the army has appeared to have had a degree of success in suppressing the militants recently, and it is some time since the fighters carried out an attack on the scale of this one. Egypt has battled militants in Sinai for years, but Islamist militancy has risen since the army deposed President Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. In August, the Egyptian military said it had killed the leader of Sinai Province, along with dozens of its fighters. (BBC)
Video: Teenage Girl Tries Taking Selfie, Scalped, As Hair Gets Stuck In Ferris Wheel A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Uttar Pradesh suffered injuries after her hair got entangled in a ferris wheel. She was reportedly trying to take a selfie. The girl is currently undergoing treatment at a medical facility. Unaware of her surroundings, she stood dangerously close to the ride, and her hair got stuck in the Ferris wheel, resulting in a significant portion of it being ripped off from her scalp. The accident occurred outside a college in Baraut city of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. A video of the incident is making rounds of social media, which shows the teenager being consoled by a friend as people try to free her hair from the Ferris wheel. Baraut is in the National Capital Region, about 60 kms from New Delhi. During Dussehra, Ferris wheels are set-up at Ramleela maidans across the country. (The Indian Express)
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trend, or some subtle message sent by the artist’s personal preferences. But after some researched the puzzle was solved. The community of actors have gathered to support the hashtag #Polishedman. A campaign against Child Abuse.
Chris Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth and Zac Efron Painted their nails supporting #Polishedman Campaign Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have exploded after seeing the ‘God of Thunder’ Chris Hemsworth, his brother Liam Hemsworth and American actor and singer Zach Efron posing for the camera with one nail vividly polished. The globe was Polished Man Campaign promotion(credits to PolishedMand ygap)
According to TROME magazine, the first actor to be seen promoting the campaign was Chris Hemsworth, who later nominated Liam Hemsworth, extending the ‘chain’ to Zach Efron and the rest of the ‘Avengers’. Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Luke Hemsworth, Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Slater are the next candidates to join the creative and noble cause, which is scheduled to last until the end of November. The initiative was born, after the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the ‘Polish Man Campaign’ Elliot Costello had an interview with a girl victim of physical and sexual abuse. When the interview was over, she gave Mr. Costello a farewell by painting one of his nails. So far 61, 917 men have joined the cause, according to the ‘Polish Men’ Website. According to the International Statistics on Child Abused, gathered by the Ark for Hope for Children: More than 40 million children are subject to physical and /or sexual abuse. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents worldwide. One in five children are subjected to physical and/or sexual abuse before the age of 18. Approximately 20% of woman and 5-10% of men report being sexually as children, while 25%-50% of all children report being physically abused. Statistics indicate that around three million young girls are subjected to genital mutilation. Source: http://trome.pe/viral/instagram/instagram-zac-efronotros-actores-pintan...
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Today Is World Standard Day.
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codes of practice and trusted frameworks for cooperation. Introducing common interpretations on reciprocal sides of a communication or transaction, standards are essential to mutually beneficial trade and resource efficient international commerce. Social interaction relies on common respect for fundamental sets of norms, concepts or meanings – international standards codify these norms to ensure that they are accessible to all. A product or service conforming to an international standard is imbued with a trusted symbol of quality, safety or compatibility. Standards speak to the diversity of our interconnected world, introducing uniformity at the interfaces where we need to be certain that we are speaking on the same terms. As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS uses standards daily to inspect and test the quality of products, certify organizations and their processes and verify trade transactions. The services that SGS provides, ensures transparency on behalf of organizations and allow customers to trust that a service/product will live up to an organization’s promise.
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A Day Like Today
American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, Usher Raymond IV. ‘Big Ush’, ‘Mr. Entertainment’ or simply known as Usher, is turning 38 today. The artist that made everyone dance with his powerful ‘YEAH!’ in 2004, will hear today the ‘Mañanitas’ when the Sun touches the horizon. Usher Raymond IV, was born on October 14th, 1978 in Dallas, Texas but grew up in in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is the son of Jonetta Patton, from Tennessee, and Usher Raymond III. His father
abandoned the family when Usher was only a year old. Usher grew up with his mother, stepfather and half-brother, James Lackey. From a small age Usher started to show signs of good dominance of his vocal chords. He was an active member of his local church, making regular appearances in the Sunday Chorus. Even though this little ‘guy’ used to captivate the devotees with his high notes, no one but his grandmother saw his potential. The family soon was ‘enlighten’ about the promising future that Usher could be carrying in his ‘lungs’, and moved to Atlanta. A bigger city, represented bigger opportunities. There he attended the North Springs High School, but after reaching the senior year he focused in pursuing his passion. With only 10 years, Usher joined a local quintet called the ‘NuBeginnings’. The 10 songs album wasn’t a big hit, but was a ‘start’ for the young singer. He discontinued the career with the group, and started to participate in television shows and national singing competitions. In 1991, after competing in the American Television Show ‘Star Search’, he was called by a representative of the record label Artists and repertoire (A&R) from LaFace Records, who arranged an audition for Usher with music executive, musician, songwriter and record producer L.A. Reid. Great news were on the way. Reid officially signed a contract with Usher in the mid 90s, after singing the Boyz II Men hit record “End of the Road”. Now he had a contract, and his voice was the ‘gadget’ to reach fame. But puberty plaid a surprise card on the young artist, and by the moment he was ready to record his first album, his voice was gone. The bad timing of his hormones almost cost him his
career. But not everything was lost. He convinced Reid to have faith and patience, accordingly to keep his contract with the label. Reid agreed on one condition, to send him to New York to live with the American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor Puff Daddy. The experiences lived in New York with one of the most famous rappers of the time, were intense, but educational. They gave Usher a glimpse of the reality behind the music industry. A taste of power and luxury, gave him the strength and determination to go back in the studio. With his voice back, and a craving need to take over the mic, he recorded his first self-titled debut album. This one was release by LaFace records on August 30th, 1994. The album wasn’t as successful as expected, but was popular. For the following years Usher continued to work in promoting his image and voice. The year of 1997 represented the end of a thorny road for the young artist. Recognized as ‘Diamond’ by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has been named by Billboard as the Hot 100 Artist of the 2000s decade. Usher founded vanity record label US Records, in 2002, and started his own record label RaymondBraun Media Group (RBMG). Even though the entertainment industry is his strong point, he also have been involved in humanitarian causes and politic activism. His leggiero tenor voice, has lighten in a melodic way the mixture of R&B, pop, hip hop and Blaxploitation funk. Making of Usher one of the most successful ‘Music Chemist’ of the decade. Giving his distinctive style an autobiographical nature. Usher is widely regarded as a sex symbol from a young age, predominantly for his stage persona. Named by James Brown as the “Godson of Soul”. S o u r c e : http://www.biography.com/people/usher -38321#early-years
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Daily Horoscope
Source: www.starlightastrology.com
Try not to be too emotional with those around you. Curb the impulse to make lavish purchases and maybe spend some time with good friends. Romance may be better than you ever thought possible.
Get involved in groups that will help you meet established individuals. Listening can be more valuable than being a chatterbox. You can come up with ways of earning extra cash.
Don't lend to people who have given you negative vibes. You might just as well let others do their own thing. Opportunities to get together with friends will be enlightening and entertaining.
You may find that your emotional partner will not be too eager to accommodate you. You can surprise members of your family, which in turn will bring you a pat on the back. Make sure that all your legal papers are in proper order.
You'll find travel or involvement in large groups gratifying. You may find yourself changing crowds. Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won't like. You may want to look into warm vacation spots. You can prosper if you invest in property or mutual funds. Make sure to arrange in advance to spend quality time together. You must get out and mingle. Romantic opportunities will develop through friends or relatives. You can make major accomplishments while on short trips. You may have to explain your actions to your family. Consider a conservative investment that will stay solid when everything else goes sour. Colleagues may try to undermine you.
Be careful not to get roped into uncertain joint financial deals. Professionalism will be of utmost importance. You could be your own worst enemy if you overreact to something you're told. You can learn from those who have had similar experiences. Your emotions will be touched off concerning recent encounters with your lover. Do the necessary chores and then do things that please you. Be cautious handling tools, machinery, or dangerous objects. Sudden changes regarding your circle of friends could prove interesting and stimulating. You can make major decisions regarding your professional direction. Don't vacillate about asking for assistance if you need it. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey. You may be fortunate while traveling.
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RECIPE OF THE DAY: BIG BOLD CHILI Ingredients 1 can FARMFRESH* black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can FARMFRESH* red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 pound bacon, diced 3 medium white onions, diced 4-6 cloves fresh garlic, minced 3 peppers, seeded and diced 3 TBSP ground cumin 3 TBSP paprika 3 TBSP SPICIA* chili powder 1/2 to 1 tsp red cayenne pepper 1 (or more) tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes (optional to increase the spicy heat factor) 3 TBSP dried oregano 2 28 oz cans tomato purée 2-3 cups beef broth 1 pound ground beef 1 pound hot Italian sausage salt to taste
Preparation Drain and rinse the cans of red kidney, black, white navy and garbanzo beans Fry the diced bacon until crisp in a large dutch oven. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, set aside. (Save 2-3 TBSP bacon fat) Add the diced onion, jalapeno and garlic to the 2-3 TBSP bacon fat. Saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft and translucent, about ten minutes. Toasting the dried spices helps unleash their maximum depth of flavor. Place the cumin, paprika, chili powder and cayenne in a dry skillet and toast over medium low heat for two minutes. Be sure to swirl the pan continuously so the spices do not burn. Add the fragrant toasted spices to the vegetable mixture. Add the cans tomato purée, oregano and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Meanwhile in a separate pan sauté the beef and hot Italian sausage together, breaking it apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until crumbly and brown. Drain off excess fat. Pour the dark beer into the meat to de-glaze. Add the meat mixture, rinsed beans and cooked bacon to the chili. Simmer on extremely low heat for an hour or two. If the mixture gets too thick, thin it by adding extra beef stock or water. Adjusted any seasoning to taste. Spoon into crocks and serve piping hot with the condiments. Enjoy! **IMPORTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERFOODS
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He's Back! Messi To Make Barcelona Co m e ba ck A ga i n st De p o r ti v o
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uis Enrique hopes to have both Lionel Messi and Samuel Umtiti available for
Barcelona's clash with Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Lionel Messi is ready to make his comeback from injury against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday, Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has said. The Argentina star has been sidelined since picking up a groin strain in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on September 21. Messi resumed team training this week, along with France international Samuel Umtiti, and Luis
Enrique hopes to have both available for selection for Deportivo's visit to Camp Nou. "In principle, we're getting back Samuel Umtiti and Leo. Messi's been back with the group since Wednesday and looks good," he said on Friday. "You need minutes to get in shape and I'll speak to him about tomorrow, but in principle, he's ready, as is Samuel." Barca head into the match with 13 points from their ďŹ rst seven games, two behind LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid. (SportsMax)
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Azhar Makes Day-night History As Pakistan Dominate Against Windies
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zhar Ali claimed a piece of Test cricket history as Pakistan's batsmen dominated on day one of the first Test with West Indies. Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali scored the first century in the history of day-night Tests against West Indies on Thursday.
Competing in their maiden day-night Test in Dubai - the second ever in the format - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat, a decision that was vindicated as Azhar adapted excellently to playing with the pink ball. The opener reached stumps unbeaten on 146,
r e c o r d i n g h i s 11 t h hundred in the five-day game against a Windies attack that laboured throughout the day with little reward. Azhar was ably supported by Sami Aslam, who posted his third half-century in five Tests but came 10 runs short of his first threefigure score in the longest form of the game, Roston Chase (1-63) claiming the day's only wicket as Pakistan closed on 2791. Big scores have been hard to come by for Azhar in recent times, with his sole ton in 2016 prior to this performance coming in a losing cause, the right-hander scoring 139 in a heavy defeat in
t h e t h i r d Te s t o f Pakistan's tour of England back in August. But Azhar showed signs of form with the bat in a one-day match with the Wi n d i e s l a s t w e e k , clubbing 101 in a comprehensive 136-run win. And he carried that momentum into the opening day of play by striking up a superb 67.5over partnership of 215 with Aslam, the pair overhauling Alviro Petersen and Graeme Smith as they forged the best opening partnership in Dubai. Azhar's ton was brought up in fitting fashion with a four - one of 14 for him on the day middling a drive to the left of mid-off to find the
rope. Aslam struck two halfcenturies on the tour of England and the 20-yearold produced a further demonstration of his promise with his highest Test score. However, he was robbed of a maiden century when he bottomedged a Chase delivery through the legs and onto h i s s t u m p s . Ye t t h e Windies had no luck in ending Azhar's stay at the crease, Asad Shafiq contributing with four boundaries and reaching stumps unbeaten on 33 as Pakistan made an excellent start to the three-match series. (SportsMax)
Bassarath Avoids Media As T&T Cricket Board Elections Loom While his opponents have been busy working the media in Trinidad and Tobago, incumbent President of the Trinidad and Tobao Cricket Board (TTCB) Azim Bassarath has decided to shy away from the spotlight as the October 22 board elections draws ever closer. The affable Bassarath is hoping to win a third consecutive term as president but faces potentially his toughest
challenge in the form of Dinanath Ramnarine, who along with former T&T captain Daren Ganga, have been drumming up support by way of television appearances and newspaper interviews. In contrast, Bassarath has only issued a press release in October, highlighting the accomplishments of the TTCB during his tenure. (SportsMax)
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Kovinic Dumps Puig Out In Tianjin, Kuznetsova To Face Riske
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memorable season for Monica Puig was brought to an end by Danka Kovinic in Tianjin.
Danka Kovinic brought Monica Puig's season to an end by beating the Olympic singles champion in straight sets to move into the semi-finals of the Ti a n j i n O p e n o n Friday. Fifth seed Puig is ranked 30 places above Montenegrin Kovinic, but it was the world number 63 who came out on top with a 6-4 6-3 victory. Puig was broken four times and could
only muster a first-serve percentage of 54 in what will be the final competitive game of the year for the Puerto Rican. Last year's runner-up Kovinic will face Peng Shuai in the last four after the home contender was given a walkover following defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska's withdrawal due to a thigh injury. Second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova is the highest-ranked player remaining in the tournament as a result of the world number eight's 2-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3) win against Naomi Osaka. Kuznetsova, who started the week still in the hunt for a WTA Finals spot, will take on Alison Riske after the American saw off Han Xinyun 6-3 6-3. (SportsMax)
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Bernat Defends Guardiola After Badstuber Dig
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ayern Munich defender Juan Bernat does not agree with Holger Badstuber that Pep Guardiola
showed little interest in his players. Juan Bernat has leapt to the defence of former Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola in
the wake of Holger Badstuber's claim that the Spaniard largely ignored him during his time at the Allianz Arena. Badstuber complained that Guardiola, now in charge at Manchester City, did not pay him any attention when he was recovering from injury, but Bernat insists his compatriot was in regular contact when he was having physical problems. “Pep was always interested in how I was when I got injured last season," Bernat told Munchner Merkur. "His athletics coach Lorenzo Buenaventura was keeping a close eye on me, but Pep himself was really involved as well. The entire staff."
Guardiola made way for Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the 2016-17 campaign and Bernat is loving life under the Italian. "It is true Ancelotti is really close with his players," he added. "He talks to us a lot. You can see he is a great coach." Bernat was linked with a return to LaLiga during the closeseason, but the left-back is content to stay where he is for now. "I am happy at Bayern and there is no reason for me to think about a transfer," the former Valencia man continued. "But Spain remains my country. I would love to return at some point." (SportsMax)
Liverpool V Manchester United 'Just A Big Match' For Mourinho
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ose Mourinho has compared Liverpool against Manchester United to Europe's biggest matches, but says he does not consider it overly special. Liverpool against Manchester United is no different to any other match between big rivals in Europe, according to Jose Mourinho. Mourinho takes his side to Anfield on Monday for his first encounter with the Merseysiders since he took charge at Old Trafford in July. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said on Friday that the magnitude of the clash should not be overlooked, but Mourinho feels the rivalry is no greater than others he has experienced
during his career. He said: "I always like to play at Anfield. I won big matches and lost big matches. It's not true that I'm always successful but I like to go there, I like the atmosphere and normally the characteristics of the matches. "Being Man United manager obviously means something more, but for me it's just a big match. It can be comparable to Inter-[AC] Milan, Real MadridBarcelona, maybe Porto-Benfica. "The season for me is not about Anfield and Old Trafford in January. It's about many matches, many points to lose, many targets." Mourinho has only managed one victory over Klopp in their past five meetings - a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund as Real Madrid coach back in the Champions League semifinals in 2013 - but he would not be drawn on his assessment of the German's work at Liverpool in the past year. "I've not much to say," was his response when asked for his view on Klopp's work. Asked whether
Liverpool should be considered title contenders, he added: "You have to ask them. They're a good team." The clubs issued a joint statement this week calling for supporters not to engage in derogatory chanting relating to the Munich air crash and the Hillsborough disaster, and Mourinho echoed that plea for respect. "In football we have some of what you'd call 'football tragedies' - the big match you lost, the mistake of a player, and you can make fun of it in a positive way," he said. "But the human tragedy is much, much more serious and it's the last thing that should be used on a football pitch. I would be really sad if, in such a big football match, that was a negative point. "The fans should go there to enjoy it, support their team, create a bad atmosphere for the opposition but in the limits of safety and respect." Mourinho added that Wayne Rooney has looked good in training in recent days despite the disappointment of being dropped from the England starting line-up for the World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday. "England is not my problem," said Mourinho. "He's good, prepared, he's training well, he's positive." (SportsMax)
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Gugale, Bawne Add 594; Maharashtra Declare On Verge Of Huge Record
Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne came so close to beating a gargantuan record © PTI
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elhi 21 for 0 trail Maharashtra 635 for 2 dec (Gugale 351*, Bawne 258*, Saini 2-44) by 614 runs An immense record - the highest partnership in all first-class cricket - could have been broken at the Wankhede Stadium if Swapnil Gugale, Maharashtra's stand-in captain, had been aware of what he and Ankit Bawne were on the verge of achieving. Their thirdwicket stand of 594 was just 30 short of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jaywardene's record, when Gugale declared Maharashtra's innings Maharashtra had amassed 635 for 2 before the captain Gugale was leading the team for the first time - decided to give his bowlers five overs at the Delhi batsmen before stumps. He had struck his maiden triple-century - his 351 was the seventh highest score in the Ranji Trophy - and Bawne's 258 was his first double-century. Gugale said he was made aware of how close they were only after he switched on his phone after play. "I had nearly 100 missed calls and 200 messages," he told ESPNcricinfo. "It was only as I went through them one by one did I realise we were 30-odd short of the world-record partnership in first-class cricket. So there's a tinge of regret. Maybe I could have declared after the record, but the decision was mine
alone so I can't complain." Maharashtra had begun the second morning on 290 for 2 with Gugale and Bawne - on 152 and 120 - having added 249 on the first day. By the end of the innings, Gugale had batted 521 minutes and struck 37 fours and five sixes, while Bawne batted 500 minutes, hitting 18 fours and two sixes. They had added 345 on the second day. "Delhi waale ladke bhi hume puch rahein the, 'bore nahi ho rahe ho kya? Hum log bowling karke bore hogaye, tum log batting karke bore kaise nahi ho rahe ho?' (The Delhi team asked us, 'aren't you bored? We are bored of bowling to you guys.' I said, 'who gets bored of batting?' "This is a batting beauty to be honest," Gugale said of the surface. “If you can see off the new ball, batting is a lot easier. If we could bat 170 odd overs, I'm sure we have to be prepared to bowl at least 120 overs. That said, scorecard pressure is a different thing. As a batsman, noticing 600 runs on the scoreboard, it is always in the back of your mind. Even if you are playing, you obviously have to score at a proper rate and that's not easy on this track. It is a third-day track, you never know when the ball might spin or bounce." Gugale and Bawne batted together for close to 12 hours and put on the highest partnership in the Ranji Trophy, surpassing Vijay Hazare and Gul Mohammad's 577 for Baroda against Holkar in the 1946-47 final. They had begun with Maharashtra 41 for 2 in
the first hour after opting to bat. Gugale also joined Hazare, BB Nimbhalkar and Kedar Jadhav to become only the fourth triple centurion for Maharashtra. It was a significant knock given the circumstances. Gugale had made 11 and 25 in a six-wicket loss to Jharkhand in their Ranji Trophy opener last week, and Maharashtra's captain Jadhav was unavailable for the second round after being picked in India's ODI squad for the series against New Zealand. Maharashtra didn't have a ready replacement. Rohit Motwani, who led them to the final in 201314 and to the semi-final a season later, had fallen out of favour. "I was told of the captaincy on the eve of the game," Gugale said. " I have a good previous record as captain at Under-19 and Under-25 level. It was a proud feeling as I was not expecting this considering I'm still less than 20 matches old. It was very early. I've been a regular for just three seasons. I was surprised, but very happy. Maybe I'll realise the pressures of captaining only when we are out on the field making things happen. For now it's all too pleasant." Frustration has been a common theme in Gugale and Bawne's careers. From once being considered certainties for India U-19, both were surpassed by their contemporaries. Gugale missed selection in 2010 despite scorching the age-group circuit while Bawne, set to captain India at the 2012 Under-19 World Cup, was pulled out because of a discrepancy in his age, which he says was because of carelessness of the agent who got him his passport. Since then, while they have gone on to make careers with Maharashtra, they have not had any higher recognition. On Friday, Gugale said "everything changed." "I hope this knock pushed me onto the next level in the first-class scene," he said. "It's an unbelievable feeling. As cricketers, you want to be recognised. But it's only when you are recognised that it sinks in. So I'm enjoying this attention. My family and friends have gone crazy. I heard our feat was talked about a lot on Twitter too. The phone hasn't stopped buzzing. It feels like I'm celebrating Diwali one month early." (ESPNcricinfo)
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Guyana’s Head Coach Shabbazz To Step Down
Coach Jamaal Shabbazz has stepped down as coach of G u y a n a ’s G o l d e n J a g u a r s following the team’s 4-2 loss to Jamaica on Tuesday. The match
marked the end of an unsuccessful Caribbean Cup campaign as the Golden Jaguars had previously lost 3-2 to Suriname. “It will be premature
for me to say I go today,” Shabbazz said after Tuesday night’s heartbreaking loss. “I have to give the respect to the federation and see how we can work because they have respected my contract, especially the new administration and I must give them that respect as well. My desire is to leave in the shortest possible time.” Shabbazz, who is from Trinidad and Tobago guided Guyana to two Caribbean Cup finals during his tenure and to the semi-final round of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers in 2014, the team’s best performance in World Cup qualifying. However, for the coach that success has come at a cost. “I have given 10 years of my life and have become Guyanese. It took a tremendous sacrifice,” he said. “I realise that I don’t have
to be national coach to contribute to the Guyana development. I, however, would want to sit, because I have a contract, with the administrators, and work a good way so that I can go. Some would be happy, some would be sad, but this is life. I feel that now we have come to t h e e n d . We h a v e a n e w Technical Director, and maybe the time has come for someone with fresh ideas and a fresh s p i r i t . ” A l s o o n Tu e s d a y, Guyana veteran defender Walter Moore officially announced that he was retiring. The 32-year-old Moore represented his country in 103 internationals. In his final outing as a Jaguar he was instantly red-carded for a dangerous tackle in the 68th minute with Guyana leading Jamaica 2-1. (SportsMax)
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De Bruyne, Aguero And Sterling Are Much, Much, Much Better - Guardiola
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ep Guardiola will decide later on Friday whether attacking trio Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling will face Everton. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no intention of resting players for Saturday's clash with Everton and says key attacking trio Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling are "much, much, much better". Guardiola's men host Everton at the Etihad Stadium
at the weekend before he makes an emotional return to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Spaniard could be forgiven for prioritising the game with Barca, with whom he won three LaLiga titles and two Champions League crowns in a glittering fouryear spell as coach, but he is adamant he will be giving Everton his full attention. "Tomorrow is the most important game," he said. "I’m not thinking about the game after. The best approach is to win on Saturday." Guardiola stopped short of saying De Bruyne, Aguero and Sterling will play against Everton but said their participation would be discussed on Friday afternoon. De Bruyne sustained a hamstring strain against Swansea City last month, Sterling has a calf problem
that saw him miss England's games with Malta and Slovenia while Aguero suffered an injury scare while away on international duty with Argentina. "All three are much, much, much better," said Guardiola. "Some will play on Saturday, some will not. They trained well in the last few days. I don't know if they'll play for 90 minutes. We'll have to think about it on Friday afternoon." One man definitely out is Bacary Sagna, who has a hamstring problem. "It's a pity because Bacary didn't play the last two games," said Guardiola. "I said 10 games ago that he played a lot of games last season because Pablo [Zabaleta] was injured. Then Bacary got to the final of Euro 2016 and he only trained in pre-season for two weeks. Then he went away for two weeks with France and got injured so now we are three weeks without him." (SportsMax)
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Iniesta Eager For 'Special' Guardiola Encounter
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arcelona's Andres Iniesta knows Manchester City under Pep Guardiola will provide a stern test. Andres Iniesta says it will be tough to face his former coach Pep Guardiola when Barcelona host Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 32-year-old midfielder is a seasoned veteran when it comes to Europe's top competition, having lifted the
Champions League trophy four times with Barca. But despite his pedigree, the Spain internationa l remains wary of tackling his f o r m e r mentor. "It is special to play against Pep, as it was when he was at Bayern Munich. We share important things with him as people and at a club level. It will be a difficult rivalry," he told Mundo Deportivo. "Pep tells his players about how they should set up and his teams always have a special stamp. Also, they have great players at Manchester City." Iniesta
suggested there is no limit to the ambition of Barcelona and he would not rule out the possibility of securing a third treble of LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Champions League. "People are really into what we do here and the image we have of winning titles. In two years we have won many but that will not stop us from aiming for more," he said. "Each season we start from scratch and there are different aims. We will try again this year be around titles." Iniesta is now among the most experienced players in the dressing room for both club and country but he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet. "I have been healthy for many years and had the confidence of my coaches and peers and every year or so I have improved," he said. "It is so difficult to talk about, but you can never say that you cannot
add many more games. My feeling, and hope, is to continue performing well. We'll see how far I get." The Barca skipper also provided some insight into his relationship with the head coach, the pair having played together at Camp Nou from 2002 to 2004. "We were teammates, and I'm his player now. Our relationship is very good," h e s a i d . " We t a l k a b o u t everything football and nonfootball. We have enough confidence to talk about all this but he makes the decisions and the player must fulfil his wishes. "The style and what we seek to achieve is unlikely to change in this club. There are different ways to do this, there are different players and runs of form but the essence - not think much will change." (SportsMax)
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Jamaica's Rugby League Squad To Play Historic Matches Against Ireland And Wales
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amaica's senior national rugby league team will create history when it plays two Tests against Ireland this Sunday in Bray, and Wales at Wakefield Trinity’s Belle Vue Stadium on October 21. The matches, which aid the host nations in their World Cup European qualifying preparations, will mark the first time the rugby Reggae Warriors have played accredited internationals in Europe. The 22-man squad, selected predominantly from players within the English semiprofessional leagues, will be led by JRL assistant coach Jermaine Coleman, who is also head coach at London Skolars. He is assisted by Lee St. Hilaire, whilst current Dewsbury Rams head coach Glenn Morrison is
the team manager. “We have eligible players across competitions in the United Kingdom who have committed to representing Jamaica through the years. With Glenn, Jermaine and Lee joining our national programme, we will be better able to harness our UK-based resources and improve the performance and quality overall. This is, in effect, the start of our road to hopeful 2021 World Cup qualification,” said Jamaica Rugby League Director of Rugby Romeo Monteith. “This is, in effect, the start of our road to hopeful 2021 World Cup qualification.” Monteith said the national squad will continue to feature players from both domestic leagues and UK competitions. However, player selection will largely
depend on the location of games and finances. “Like many countries, our players still contribute to their expenses in order to represent their nation, but there is a need to get regular games for players both sides of the Atlantic and we feel we are finally starting to achieve this,” he said. The squad has already begun preparing for the Tests with sessions in Dewsbury and London. Regulars Hamish Barnes, Omari Caro and Lamont Bryan are unavailable as is Salford's Greg Johnson, but new comers Aaron Jones-Bishop, brother of Wakefield star Ben, Salford’s Jordan Andrade and youngster Keenen Tomlinson are expected to make an impact. Wales coach John Kear could come up against four players who has coached at Batley.
“Ireland and Wales will be extremely difficult for us,” said Monteith. “These are well established nations with pedigree and decades of rugby league who are favourites to get to the World Cup. We need to be competitive and we believe, with the quality in our squad, we will give them good games.” Morrison said he is excited about coming into the Jamaican set up. “We have worked hard to get the boys together on several occasions in the last two months to train and create a good bond within the group heading into the games,” he said. “We are looking forward to it and believe we can use the experience to continue the growth within the Jamaican international system. The boys have looked good at training and hope we get a big following at both venues.” The Jamaican squad reads: Danny Bravo, Alex Brown, Joel Farrell, Wayne Rettie, (Batley Bulldogs), Ross Peltier (Bradford Bulls), Aaron JonesB i s h o p , R e e c e Wi l l i a m s (Doncaster), Kadeem Williams (Gloucestershire All Golds) Daniel Thomas, Mo Agoro, Richard Barnett, (Hunslet Hawks), Jode Sheriffe (Keighley Cougars), Jamal Mckenzie (Liverpool John Moore's University) Jermaine Coleman, Jy-Mel Coleman, Jerome Yates, (London Skolars) Joseph Brown (Newcastle), Jordan Andrade (Salford Reds) Joshua Hill ( Salford University) Lewis Bowman, Corey Hanson, Keenen Tomlinson (Unattached) (SportsMax)