GECOM Chair not making submissions in CCJ case - Stabroek News
Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh will not be actively participating in the appeal case currently before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). The article GECOM Chair not making submissions in CCJ case appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Ceballos stoppage-time strike sends Arsenal into semis
SHEFFIELD, England, (Reuters) – Substitute Daniel Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane
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Birth of a Nation
On February 18, 1915, the silent film Birth of a Nation (originally titled The Clansman) by director/producer D.W. Griffith premiered at Clunes Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The 12-reel, three-hour-long film was a first in American film history for its length, cost, music, and
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Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago lie in the Caribbean Sea off the northeast coast of Venezuela. Trinidad, the larger at 1,864 sq mi (4,828 sq km), is mainly flat and rolling, with mountains in the north that reach a height of 3,085 ft (940 m) at Mount Aripo. Tobago, at just 116 sq mi (300 sq km), is heavily
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ZSE suspends trading
THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (ZSE) has suspended trading on the local bourse until further notice following government’s directive, Justin Bgoni, the exchange’s chief executive officer has
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Super Rugby Highlights: Crusaders top Blues, Rebels and Reds draw
Enjoy highlights from the weekend's Super Rugby action from Australia and New Zealand.
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Into the abyss - Stabroek News
The word “abyss” comes from the Greek for without depth or bottom, “a” and “byssos.” The article Into the abyss appeared first on Stabroek News.
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State settles wrongful death suits with families of slain Linden protestors - Stabroek News

Eight years after three Linden men were shot and

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Super Rugby: Highlights from this weekends AU and Aotearoa action
Two matches in New Zealand and two more in Australia made up the Super Rugby action from the weekend past.
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No funds available for sugar bailout
Following discussions with President David Granger yesterday about the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) last evening said that it could not assist the Corporation with a financial bailout as it did not have the funds to do
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It took ‘a family’ of Tigers to take down Central Florida’s Knights - TSDMemphis.com
“We know the last six months have been screwed up,” said University of Memphis head football coach Ryan Silverfield as he painted a big-picture context for the Tigers’ improbable 50-49 comeback over the troublesome Central Florida Knights at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Silverfield
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CCJ sets aside Court of Appeal ruling - Stabroek News
In a unanimous decision giving itself jurisdiction, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday set aside the ruling of the Guyana Court of Appeal on valid votes and paved the way for GECOM to finally declare a result for the March 2nd general elections using the figures from the
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Uganda: Museveni Rejects Move to Split NSSF
President Museveni has rejected a proposal to split oversight over the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), saying it should be placed wholly under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
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Africa: Risks of Delaying Africa's Free Trade Deal
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, was supposed to be an exciting example of multilateral cooperation against a growing tide of nationalism and protectionist
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Rwanda: Study - Over 90 Percent of Rwandans Financially Included
The number of Rwandan adults who have access to financial services increased between 2016 and 2020, largely driven by the rise in informal savings groups as well as the rise in mobile money
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Dr Alexis would have better served his clients by encouraging them to accept the reality of their electoral loss
While any primary school child would tell you that 33 is greater than 32, educated minds appearing at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) were complicating the simple: Dr. Alexis posited arguments to interpret the  term “majority” in Article 106 of the Constitution of Guyana to mean “absolute
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Bio rallies support for his state of nation address – has he done enough in two years?
This is what president Bio
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Ministry extends moratorium on submission of life certificates
The Ministry of Finance in its effort to safeguard its staff and the public against the spread of COVID-19,  is advising government pensioners that it has placed a further three-month moratorium on the submission and updating of life certificates
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Rwanda: Finance Ministry PS, Top Officials Charged With Abuse of Public Funds
Together with their lawyers, they all appeared in court on Thursday, June 11, for bail hearing, though it did not materialize, owing to prosecution's failure to feed the details of their charges into the online case management
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Guyana elections boss opts out of CCJ hearing
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) — Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Claudette Singh says she will not “actively participate” in the appeal filed by the two senior members of the main Opposition People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in relation to a Court of Appeal ruling regarding the
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Rwanda: EU Offers Rwf55 Billion Grant to Rwanda for COVID-19 Relief
The Government and the European Union (EU) Monday signed a Rwf55 billion grant agreement to support social protection in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning said in
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Chelsea beat Man City 2-1 to hand league title to Liverpool
LONDON (Reuters) – A superb solo goal by Christian Pulisic and a second-half Willian penalty earned Chelsea a 2-1 home win over Manchester City, a result that handed Liverpool the Premier League title, their first league championship triumph in 30
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Granger maintains claims of fraud, says matter now has to go back to GECOM - Stabroek News
Despite todays ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), caretaker President David Granger is still insisting that there was widespread fraud in the March 2nd general elections and that the matter will now have to be finally decided by
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Rwanda: Ex-Treasury Boss Rwamuganza, Co-Accused Push for Release As Substantive Trial Begins - allAfri
[New Times] Top government officials charged with mismanaging a multi-billion government tender appeared before the Gasabo Intermediate Court on Friday September 2, and requested to have their trial in substance outside of jail.
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1,700 to benefit from first COVID-19 assistance vouchers - Stabroek News
A total of 1,700 persons are expected to benefit as the Government of Guyana has commenced the distribution of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Public Assistance Vouchers across the country. The article 1,700 to benefit from first COVID-19 assistance vouchers appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Live: CCJ hearing Appeal Court elections case - Stabroek News
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) convenes a full hearing of all matters associated with the appeal by Bharrat Jagdeo and Irfaan Ali of the decision by the Guyana Court of Appeal which sought to assert that the word “valid” has to be used to determine the votes cast for the purposes of the
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CCJ sets timelines for arguments in challenge to appeal court vote ruling
Noting its commitment to bringing a timely conclusion to the impasse over Guyana’s March 2 elections that has been brought before it, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has designated all of next Wednesday for dealing with the
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Ceballos stoppage-time strike sends Arsenal into semis - Stabroek News
SHEFFIELD, England, (Reuters) Substitute Daniel Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane yesterday. The article Ceballos stoppage-time strike sends Arsenal into semis appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Page One Comment - Stabroek News
During a broadcast on Monday on Benschop Radio, President Granger brazenly adopted the Chief Election Officer’s fraudulent jettisoning of 25% of the votes cast on March 2nd. The article Page One Comment appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Quick hits: three keys from Falcons opening day loss to Seahawks | The Atlanta Voice
Three quick impressions from the Atlanta Falcons 38-25 opening day loss to the Seattle Seahawks: The Falcons defense got to Russell Wilson, then couldn't keep up with the Seahawks' adjustments On the first defensive snap of the season, defensive end Takk McKinley sacked Seattle quarterback Russell
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