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…High Court to rule next week on validity of charges filed against Singh, Brassington High Court Judge, Franklin Holder has set May 21 as the date when he will rule on the challenge being pursued by former finance minister under the People’s Progressive Civic (PPP/C) government, Dr Ashni Singh and former National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) CEO, Winston Brassington that the ‘misconduct in public office’ charges against them are illegal. On April 12, 2018, SOCU instituted legal proceedings against Singh and Brassington for what it says is “misconduct…

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First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray and Deputy Mayor of Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen on Wednesday unveiled Women.NYC, a new initiative to support the advancement of women in their careers and help make New York City fairer for working women. According to the Mayor’s Office, the website and citywide marketing campaign will provide access to key resources and tools that will help advance women in the workplace. The launch of Women.NYC is in response to known gender disparities in the workplace and seeks to motivate other…

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…following civil society uproar over sedition clause Following much controversy, the contentious proposed cybercrime legislation was sent back to Cabinet for Government to relook at the sedition clause, according to Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams. Attorney General Williams on Wednesday said that after there has been much controversy in relation to Section 18 (1) of the Cyber Crimes Bill of 2016, the Bill will be returned to Cabinet for it to decide the way forward. Section 18 (1) speaks to charging persons utilising cyberspace to register their dissatisfaction with the…

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies will face Bangladesh in two Twenty20 Internationals on US soil during the home series in July, Cricket West Indies confirmed Tuesday. The first T20 International is carded for Warner Park in St Kitts on July 31 before back-to-back matches are played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida on August 4 and 5. News of the US fixtures had come via media reports last weekend. “We are delighted to include the matches at Fort Lauderdale on the schedule for the Bangladesh…

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…Jagdeo says charges against Singh, Brassington meant to satisfy PNC supporters Calling charges against his former Finance Minister and a former top official in his then Government a travesty, former President Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday warned of repercussions for those responsible should his Party regain power. During a press conference, the Opposition Leader had harsh words for the prosecution brought against former Finance Minister Ashni Singh and former National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Winston Brassington. The former President stressed that Singh and Brassington were…

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the results of coordinated efforts by the State Liquor Authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and local law enforcement agencies to crack down on underage drinking throughout the state during the month of April. According to a report from the Governor’s office, during this enforcement effort, SLA underage decoys visited 756 establishments, 200 of which made illegal sales. In addition, this April, DMV investigators arrested 48 people under the age of 21 attempting to use false identification to purchase alcohol. “State and…

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…man fatally stabs ex-girlfriend’s reputed husband while sleeping A hunt has been launched for a 34-year-old Linden resident who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s reputed husband to death in Cinderella City, McKenzie, Linden during the wee hours of Thursday morning. Dead is Claude Dejonge, 40, of South Amelia’s Ward, McKenzie, Linden. According to information received, the murder occurred at around 00:10hrs while Dejonge was in bed with his reputed wife of 11 eleven years, Tanya Samuels. The suspect, identified as Corwyn Arthur called “Cross eye”, reportedly visited the woman’s home on…

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…India’s State Minister says during visit to Guyana In efforts to build stronger relationships with leaders and the Diaspora, India’s Minister of State for Human Resources Development, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Dr Satya Pal Singh, is currently on a four-day special outreach to Guyana. This is an initiative of the Indian Government, which aims to have a Government Minister visit all the countries that are covered by the more than 185 Indian Missions/Consulates around the world before the end of this year to discuss issues of interest…

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…following mounting pressure from civil society Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, Basil Williams on Thursday stated that the sedition clause of the controversial Cyber Crimes Bill will be looked at, while highlighting that there’s no rush have the bit of legislation passed. According to clause 18 of the Bill, persons commit an offence of sedition when they “attempt to bring into hatred or excite disaffection towards the government.” “We will look at it. We will take it to the cabinet. Just like how it took two years [to…

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Almost one week after pirates attacked four boats on the Atlantic Ocean, displacing 16 fishermen most of whom are feared dead, another attack was reportedly staged on Wednesday evening in the vicinity of Matapica Canal, Suriname, leaving one fisherman dead, while his crew members have gone missing. The identity of the dead man is yet to be ascertained. According to information received, Suriname law enforcement officers are presently at the scene where the attack reportedly occurred. Meanwhile, four bodies were recovered on Wednesday following last Saturday’s piracy attack. The bodies…

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