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Daily Archives: Nov 9, 2017

Syria declares victory over Islamic State

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria’s army declared victory over Islamic State on Thursday, saying its capture of the jihadists’ last town in the country marked the collapse of their project in the region.

Opposition party does not respect President Granger – Jagdeo

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov. 8, CMC – Leader of the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo has declared that the party does not respect President David Granger.

Guyana accredits new CARICOM Ambassador

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov. 9, CMC – Guyana has been lauded for its seminal role in the evolution of the regional integration movement, as the country’s new Ambassador to CARICOM Charlene Phoenix presented her credentials to CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Wednesday.

Ex-premier Cannonier set to run for party leadership again

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov 9, CMC – Former Bermuda premier Craig Cannonier, who dropped to the back benches in 2014 after stepping down during the One Bermuda Alliance’s (OBA) term in office following the so-called Jetgate controversy, is to make a fresh attempt to lead the party, which is now the opposition, according to sources quoted by the Royal Gazette newspaper.

UN agriculture agency launches handbook to improve safety in banana farming sector

GENEVA, Nov. 9, CMC – The United Nations agriculture agency and the Government of Ecuador on Wednesday launched a practical guide for workers in the banana sector – the most exported fresh fruit in the world, both by volume and by economic value – to promote healthier and safer work conditions.

Bomb threat at hotel, guests evacuate

A bomb threat was reported this morning at the Pineapple Beach Club formerly the grand Pineapple Beach resort. OBSERVER media understands that Willikes police received...

Mixed results on plastic bag ban

The more than a year-old ban on the commercial use of plastic bags has seen major businesses conforming, but compliance among smaller operators remains problematic.

Election: Sir Lester says PM spoke out of turn

Sir Lester Bryant Bird, Member of Parliament (MP) has declared that he alone is qualified to make public pronouncements about his future candidacy for St. John’s Rural East.

Brathwaite takes Titans to first win

West Indies Twenty20 captain, Carlos Brathwaite, played only a minor role but it helped Khukna Titans deal Sylhet Sixers their first defeat of the Bangladesh Premier League with a six-wicket victory in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

ABLP puts off convention to review more candidates

The planned convention to determine who will run for public office on the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) ticket was yesterday postponed just days before the event was scheduled.
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