Highly anticipated PM T20 Cup 6 to bowl off on Sunday

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Scenes from last year’s PM T20 Cup

The 6th edition of the annual Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc will officially be launched on Sunday at 11:00 hrs at the Muslim Youth Organisation Ground, located on Woolford Avenue.

The competition is being held in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport.

The competition is expected to officially kick off on November 11, 2022 and conclude on November 13, 2022 and over one million dollars in prizes will be up for grab.

The competition will feature the Male Legends (O50), Male Masters (O40), Allstars category and the Female Allstars.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Anthony Phillips and Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr are expected to be in attendance at the launch.

The hosting of his tournament is a testament to a promise made by PM Phillips, who said last year that as long as he is holding the Prime Minister, the games will continue. He committed to supporting the tournament and leading from the front.

Some of Guyana’s top softball teams and teams from abroad are expected to compete in their respective categories. Those who will be keen on retaining their titles are Regal in the Legends Category, Fisherman masters in O-45 category and Ariel Allstars in the open category.

The sponsors onboard of this event are, Banks DIH Limited (Rainforest Water), Danny Persaud (YouTuber) At our Life ARD, Trophy Stall, P&P Insurance, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, PRO Signs, I&S Trading, Mohamed’s Enterprise, Atlantic Marine Supplies Inc, Tourism Guyana, Reliance Services, Crown Mining Supplies, Rudisa Motor (Guy) Inc, Free Lancer Advertiser Inc, Krsna & Balram Printery, Parsram Discount Store and Rajiv Ghandi University.

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Highly anticipated PM T20 Cup 6 to launch on Sunday

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The content originally appeared on: INews Guyana
Scenes from last year’s PM T20 Cup

The 6th edition of the annual Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc will officially be launched on Sunday at 11:00 hrs at the Muslim Youth Organisation Ground, located on Woolford Avenue.

The competition is being held in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport.

The competition is expected to officially kick off on November 11, 2022 and conclude on November 13, 2022 and over one million dollars in prizes will be up for grab.

The competition will feature the Male Legends (O50), Male Masters (O40), Allstars category and the Female Allstars.

Prime Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Anthony Phillips and Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr are expected to be in attendance at the launch.

The hosting of his tournament is a testament to a promise made by PM Phillips, who said last year that as long as he is holding the Prime Minister, the games will continue. He committed to supporting the tournament and leading from the front.

Some of Guyana’s top softball teams and teams from abroad are expected to compete in their respective categories. Those who will be keen on retaining their titles are Regal in the Legends Category, Fisherman masters in O-45 category and Ariel Allstars in the open category.

The sponsors onboard of this event are, Banks DIH Limited (Rainforest Water), Danny Persaud (YouTuber) At our Life ARD, Trophy Stall, P&P Insurance, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, PRO Signs, I&S Trading, Mohamed’s Enterprise, Atlantic Marine Supplies Inc, Tourism Guyana, Reliance Services, Crown Mining Supplies, Rudisa Motor (Guy) Inc, Free Lancer Advertiser Inc, Krsna & Balram Printery, Parsram Discount Store and Rajiv Ghandi University.

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UN Chief Urges Wealthier Countries To Help Developing States Buy Ukrainian Grain – St. Lucia Times News

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for wealthier countries to help developing nations purchase Ukrainian grain as supplies begin returning to global markets, in an appeal from the Black Sea port of Odesa on Friday, World Humanitarian Day.

Ships carrying grain have been leaving there under a recent UN-brokered agreement, and Mr. Guterres said Odesa was a symbol of what countries can achieve when they work together for the common good.

Speaking to journalists, the UN chief revealed that it was a moving experience to be at the port, where he witnessed wheat being loaded onto a ship.

“It’s obviously a reason for joy,” he said. “But it is also emotional because of the sadness I feel looking into this wonderful harbour and looking into these terminals practically empty with the possibility that this harbour has to develop; that Ukraine and the whole region being cut off because of the war”.

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Vessels of hope

The Odesa port had been paralyzed for months due to the war, which meant that “a critical transportation line from a global breadbasket was cut”, he said.

Things are changing under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the deal to unblock grain and fertilizer exports, signed barely a month ago by Ukraine, Russia, Türkiye and the UN.

Since then, 25 ships have departed from Odesa and other Ukrainian ports, and more are on the way, said Mr. Guterres, speaking alongside Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister, Oleksandr Kubrakov.

The ships have transported over 600,000 tonnes of grain and food products, namely wheat, corn, sunflower oil, and soybeans.

“But each ship is also a vessel of hope,” he said.  “Hope for Ukrainian farmers finally rewarded for their harvest – with storage being freed up for more. Hope for seafarers and the larger shipping community, knowing that it is once again possible to sail through the Black Sea safely and efficiently.  And, most of all, hope for the world’s most vulnerable people and countries”.

Support for developing countries

The UN chief issued a special call to rich nations on behalf of vulnerable people everywhere who are bearing the brunt of the global food crisis.

“As these ports open, I appeal for wealthier countries to also open their wallets and their hearts. After all, the movement of grains doesn’t mean much to countries that cannot afford it,” he said.

“It is time for massive and generous support so developing countries can purchase the food from this and other ports – and people can buy it.   Developing countries need access to financing now.  They need debt relief now.  They need resources to invest in their people now”.

The Secretary-General also called for more action to ensure full global access to Ukrainian food products, and Russian food and fertilizer, through the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

While no one ever expected the agreement would equal “smooth sailing”, it is unprecedented both in scope and scale, he said, adding that there is still a long way to go.

Mr. Guterres explained that getting more food and fertilizer out of Ukraine and Russia is crucial to further calm commodity markets and lower prices.

“But let’s not forget that what we see here in Odesa is only the more visible part of the solution.  The other part that is also important, that we have been defending, relates to the unimpeded access to the global markets of Russian food and fertilizer, which are not subject to sanctions”.

It is important that all governments and the private sector cooperate to bring them to market, because “without fertilizer in 2022, there may not be enough food in 2023″, he warned.

The Secretary-General underlined his deep commitment to these objectives, which he said will only happen if all parties cooperate.

Peace for Ukraine

He stressed the need to continue efforts towards improving global food supply and stabilizing markets, and to work for peace in line with the UN Charter and international law.

“Today, Odesa is more than just a shipping centre.  This port is a symbol of what the world can do when we commit to working together for the common good,” he said.

“The Ukrainian people has been suffering so much. They have witnessed so many deaths, so much destruction that it is legitimate to aspire for peace. But again, I repeat peace in line with the UN Charter, peace in line with international law.  That is the best way to mark World Humanitarian Day and help set the course for a more just and peaceful world for all”.

SOURCE: UN News

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Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Barbados Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued an alert for a flash flood warning.

The warning is in effect for Western and Central Districts of the island.

This alert message is valid from 1:30pm and will be terminated at 6:00pm or sooner if conditions warrant.

A flash flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Cause:Deep layered moisture, light winds and strong daytime heating are resulting in localized activity across some western and centraldistricts.

Rainfall:Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in moderate to heavy showers are expected this afternoon.

Advice:

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period -Strong runoff from higher elevations.

Soil erosion is likely on bared or scarred land surfaces.

Debris such as small rocks, mud and treefoliage could end up on roads and property.

Traffic delays are likely.

Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.

For more information specific to your area, please visit:- https://www.barbadosweather.org/weatherBarResp.php or our social

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COLUMN: Overmoedig

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The content originally appeared on: De Ware Tijd Online

Ganga / Sharda Ganga In dit land kan je niet eens rustig een column twee dagen van tevoren ‘in de

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‘Game of Thrones’ prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

The prequel to Game of Thrones is set to forge its own storytelling path, with a new set of characters and a more diverse team behind the scenes.

House of the Dragon takes place two centuries before the events of the original series, which ended its hit eight-season run in May 2019.

The 10-episode prequel begins Sunday on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

The story focuses on House Targaryen, made famous in Game of Thrones by Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys and her fearsome dragons.

But don’t expect House of the Dragon to be a remake of Game of Thrones,’ cast member Steve Toussaint said.

“It’s been done and they did it exceedingly well,” said Toussaint, who plays the very rich Lord Corlys Velaryon.

“You know you’re in that world, but you’re seeing a different story, different characters, and different motivations.”

Among the new faces in the clan is Prince Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith. His villainous character is a lot more complex than he appears to be on first viewing, the actor said.

“I think the reason I’ve had fun is because he’s maybe not just a villain,” he said.

“I think there’s actually a huge amount of fragility and depth and inner madness there… it’s not black and white. It can go either way with Daemon at any point.”

Based on George RR Martin’s Fire and Blood, the drama was co-created by Martin and Ryan Condal, whose credits include the 2016-19 sci-fi drama Colony.

Condal is an executive producer and co-showrunner with director Miguel Sapochnik, who brings his experience on Game of Thrones to the prequel.

House of the Dragon, much like its predecessor, focuses on the familial succession with a female heir being overlooked.

But Sapochnik notes a key difference between the two series: The team making the prequel is more diverse, including a 50-50 split between male and female directors, including Sapochnik, Clare Kilner, Geeta Vasant Patel and Greg Yaitanes.

There was a conscious push to be inclusive behind the scenes, Sapochnik says.

“We really tried to, as much as possible, hire as many female crew as we could, because we think that’s a really important shift that needs to be both recognised, acknowledged, acted upon, maybe give opportunities to people who don’t get opportunities,” he explained.

The team-making Dragon is equally as diverse, and — for the fantasy genre — boasts a relative bounty of women in the writers’ room.

The gender balance affects the show’s story and tone, according to some of its female cast members.

The series opens with an aristocratic council naming Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) as heir to the Iron Throne, bypassing his older cousin Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best).

But Viserys must have his own heir, with dreams of power held by Daemon, his younger brother, and Viserys’ daughter Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy plays the adult version, Milly Alcock the youth).

“You definitely don’t feel like a device or a prop and you don’t feel like the sexy wench or the mother,” said Olivia Cooke, who plays the adult Alicent Hightower, long-time friend to Rhaenyra.

“You feel that you’ve got a fully-fledged character which is really nourishing to play.”

The ensemble cast also includes Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Fabien Frankel, Rhys Ifans and Sonoya Mizuno.

Carey, who plays the younger Alicent, calls the inclusion of women in all aspects of production a step “in the right direction” for the fantasy genre.

Although virtually every female character faces misogyny, each is “still a fully-fledged, three-dimensional female character,” Carey said.

“They still have multiple other storylines and a whole life away from that misogynistic storyline. They’re not just put in the show to serve a purpose. And I think that’s what makes it so special.”

House of the Dragon screenwriter Charmaine DeGrat? said “it was important for George (RR Martin, a prequel executive producer) for it to be this way. Female-driven characters, female-driven shows and female-driven writers’ rooms just sort of elevates the story. That’s a wonderful way to expand the universe.”

By Brooke Lefferts and Mike Cidoni Lennox

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Over $100m worth of ganja seized on Portmore toll, businessman held Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

Lawmen assigned to the Narcotics Division have placed in custody a 37-year-old businessman of a St. Elizabeth address after he was caught transporting a large quantity of ganja valued at over $100 million on Thursday, August 18.

Reports are that at about 8:00 am during an operation, which was being conducted along with members of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, on the Portmore Toll Road, a 2013 Toyota Hiace bus, transporting a quantity of processed food intended for export was intercepted.

During a search, ganja weighing approximately 700 lbs with an estimated street value of approximately US $850,000.00 was found concealed in tins labeled as canned food.

The vehicle, along with the contraband, was seized and the driver was arrested on reasonable suspicion for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Formal charges are expected to be laid pending an interview which is to be conducted in the presence of his attorney.

The police are asking that a Taxi driver by the name of Anthony Murray, otherwise called ‘Sprang’, of Mike Town, Manchester, whom they believe can assist with their investigation to contact the Narcotics Division.

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Struggling Leicester drop Fofana, lose 2-1 to Southampton Loop Jamaica

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LEICESTER, England (AP) — Without the dropped Wesley Fofana, Leicester threw away the lead to lose 2-1 at home to Southampton in the Premier League as their tough start to the season continued on Saturday.

Che Adams came off the bench to score in the 68th and 84th minutes — the second coming from a spectacular scissor kick — to earn Southampton a first win at the third time of trying.

Leicester, which went ahead through James Maddison’s 54th-minute free kick, are still without a victory despite having taken the lead in both their home games. From 2-0 up, Brendan Rodgers’ team drew 2-2 with Brentford in the opening round before losing 4-2 at Arsenal last weekend.

Rodgers chose to leave Fofana out of the matchday squad, with the center back linked with a big-money move to Chelsea. Meanwhile, midfielder Youri Tielemans only started on the bench — and came on in the 65th — amid uncertainty over his future.

Jamie Vardy started for Leicester after signing a new deal keeping him at the club until 2024.

At Selhurst Park, London: Wilfried Zaha underlined his importance to Crystal Palace with two more goals as his team picked up a first Premier League win of the season by fighting back to beat Aston Villa 3-1.

At Goodison Park, Liverpool: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford provided the assist for Demarai Gray’s late equalizer as Everton snatched their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw against promoted Nottingham Forest.

At Craven Cottage, in London: Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 90th-minute header snatched Fulham a 3-2 win over local rival Brentford.

At Tottenham Hotspur in London: Harry Kane scored for the second straight game to secure a 1-0 win for Tottenham over Wolverhampton and maintain his team’s unbeaten start to the season.

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Charlestown man killed in early morning crash

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Dead Stephon Stewart

A Georgetown resident was killed in a crash on the Rupert Craig Highway in the wee hours of today.

The dead man has been identified as 32-year-old Stephon Stewart of Charles Street, Charlestown, Georgetown.

The accident occurred sometime around 03:10 hours when he crashed into a tow truck that was removing another car that had run overboard into a nearby trench in a previous accident.

Stewart’s mangled car after the crash

According to police reports, Stewart was driving motorcar PRR 7135, while motorcar PKK 9331 was being driven by Adrian Montrose of One Mile Wismar, Linden, and the motor lorry, GAC 1297, was being operated by a Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara resident.

It was reported that motorcar PKK 9331 was proceeding west along the southern lane of Rupert Craig Highway when Montrose alleged that an unknown motor lorry, which was proceeding in the same direction on the northern drive lane, swerved left into the path of his vehicle.

This resulted in him swerving further left to avoid a collision with the truck. But in doing so, Montrose lost control of his vehicle and ended up submerged in a trench situated on the southern side of the road.

During the process of removing the car from the trench, motor lorry GAC 1297 was parked with its front facing west on the southern drive lane of the southern carriageway with the hazard lights on.

It was during this that Stewart’s car crashed into the rear portion of the truck.

According to the police, Stewart was seen motionless in his mangled vehicle after the collision. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an EMT.

The body of the deceased was taken to the Memorial Gardens Mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The drivers of both the motor lorry and motorcar are in custody assisting with the investigation.

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Pas de sortie de crise en vue apr?s la vir?e du chancelier ? l’OEA

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Il n’y a toujours ni dates ni conditions s?curitaires minimales pour organiser les ?lections pour renouveler le personnel politique. Encore moins de date pour la reprise du dialogue politique entre Montana et Primature. Le chancelier Jean Victor G?n?us, lors son discours ? l’OEA, a camp? le PM Ariel Henry en ap?tre du dialogue.

Sans d?tour, vendredi 19 ao?t, comme pour souligner qu’il n’y pas de sortie de crise en vue, Jacques Ted Saint Dic, membre du bureau de suivi de l’accord de Montana, pilonne au mortier ce qu’il appelle une <>. Le gouvernement en place et ses alli?s <>, a-t-il soutenu vendredi, quarante-huit heures apr?s le discours ? l’OEA de G?n?us. Abonn? aux belles m?taphores, le chef de la diplomatie ha?tien avait soutenu que <> et que <>.

Jacques Ted Saint Dic, qui pilonne les ?l?ments de langage du gouvernement, d?gaine une date. <>, a-t-il dit. <>, croit savoir Jacques Ted Saint Dic qui se fend d’une anecdote sur une r?union avec des repr?sentants de l’accord du 11 septembre. <>, a cont? Saint Dic. <>, a pest? Jacques Ted Saint Dic. <>, a-t-il affirm?, soulignant que <>

Le gouvernement bloque tout

<>, a accus? ce membre du BSA, comme pour indiquer que ce n’est pas du c?t? de l’accord de Montana qu’il faut chercher ceux qui ne sont pas <> et <> par rapport au dialogue politique.

La coalition au pouvoir peut inviter d’autres entit?s politiques si elle le souhaite, a dit Jacques Ted Saint Dic. Il soutient n’?tre pas dupe. L’objectif de l’?quipe au pouvoir est cousu de fil blanc. <>, <>. <>, a pr?venu Jacques Ted Saint Dic qui a soutenu qu’il faut <>. Pour Jacques Ted Saint Dic, l’international supporte ce pouvoir alors que le peuple ha?tien aspire ? une rupture.

Le PM Henry doit aller vers les protagonistes

Si Jacques Ted Saint Dic ?voque une posture de n?gociation de l’?quipe au pouvoir, Lin? Balthazar, pr?sident du PHTK, a d’abord <>. Pour lui, <>. Vocale et limpide, il y a plusieurs semaines ? la matinale de Magik 9 (100.9 fm), Balthazar soutient que la recherche d’une nouvelle entente devrait se poursuivre par Ariel Henry. <>, a insist? Lin? Balthazar qui voit plus qu’un Premier ministre avec les portes ouvertes. Il croit que le neurochirurgien devrait ?tre p?lerin.

<>, a conseill? Balthazar qui, comme Jacques Ted Saint Dic, sait comment pilonner. Il a descendu en flammes la commission de n?gociation de l’accord du 11 septembre et ?voqu? sa compr?hension de la notion de dialogue <> du chancelier Jean Victor G?n?us.

<< De quel dialogue s’agit-il ? S’il fait r?f?rence ? la derni?re commission de n?gociation mise en place par le Premier ministre, le chancelier a raison, ce n’est pas s?rieux. Cette commission n’aidera pas ? r?soudre la crise, parce qu’elle est compos?e de personnalit?s qui sont ? la fois juges et parties. Cette commission de n?gociation qui s’est autoproclam?e <> ne peut en aucune fa?on inspirer confiance aux acteurs cl?s de la crise >>, a indiqu? le pr?sident du PHTK qui attire l’attention sur la n?cessit? d’agir face ? la d?gradation des conditions de vie de la population.

Situation volatile et gouvernement et un examen en octobre

Pour Lin? Balthazar,<>. <>, a-t-il pr?venu avant de partager son analyse de la r?solution 2645 du Conseil de s?curit? de l’ONU qui tient en un mot : un <>. <>, a estim? Lin? Balthazar. <>, gage Lin? Balthazar.

Prendre le Premier ministre au mot

Alli? du Premier ministre, membre de la commission de dialogue de l’accord du 11 septembre et punching-ball pr?f?r? des pro-Jovenel Mo?se et des d??us du SDP, Me Andr? Michel, de son c?t?, s’aligne sur la lecture du chancelier Jean Victor G?n?us et invite ? prendre le PM Henry au mot. <>, a dit Me Andr? Michel, chevill? ? un dialogue <>.

<>, a dit Andr? Michel, soulignant que <>.

Nouvelle invitation au dialogue

L’avocat s’est fendu d’une nouvelle invitation. <>, a dit Me Andr? Michel, qui a pris le soin de souligner, comme une ?vidence, que les conditions ne sont pas encore r?unies pour l’organisation des ?lections.

<>.

Pour Me Andr? Michel, <>. <>, a affirm? l’avocat, estimant que <>, comme d?bouter ceux qui disent que sa coalition fait durer le plaisir au pouvoir. <>, a indiqu? Me Andr? Michel. Pour le moment, la sortie de crise n’est pas au bout du tunnel apr?s la vir?e du chancelier ? l’OEA.

Pour sa part, l’ex-s?nateur Youri Latortue estime qu'<>. D’autant qu’en mati?re de leadership d?mocratique, <> <>, a indiqu? l’ex-s?nateur, leader de AAA, parti de l’accord Montana/Pen modifi?.

<>, a ajout? Youri Latortue.

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