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Ex-broadcaster Ed Fung and former colleague at TTT Ann Winston at a function in 2017. –

THE FUNERAL of beloved veteran newscaster Ed Fung will take place at Belgroves Funeral Home in Tacarigua on October 10 from 10 am.

His body will then be cremated.

Fung’s long-time friend, colleague and protege Neil Giuseppi confirmed the arrangements.

Giuseppi, who will deliver the eulogy, said the funeral was initially carded for Thursday but was postponed to Monday, owing to logistical issues at the funeral home which were out of the family’s control.

Fung died peacefully at his home in D’Abadie, on Monday morning. He was 97. Giuseppi told Newsday, Fung’s widow, Zeta Ali-Fung, told him Fung was visibly on his “last stretch” in the weeks leading up to his death and that there was likely no significant cause of death apart from old age.

Fung’s distinct voice featured prominently for many years at the now-defunct Radio Guardian (later Radio 610 AM) – of which he was a founding member. He also worked as a television newscaster, manager, trainer and technician both at Trinidad and Tobago Television and Audio Visual Media (AVM) Caribbean Ltd, a video production house that became AVM Television in 1990, and then the Information Channel when it was acquired by the State in 1997.

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Resulting from recently completed investigations carried out by the Law Enforcement and Investigations Division of the Revenue Authority (GRA), ten charges have been instituted in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on October 5 against Ramps Logistics (Guyana) Inc., in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act. Chapter 82:01.

The investigation determined, among others, that during the period of 2021 to 2022, the company made several untrue declarations to the Revenue Authority.

The Revenue Authority as it continues to operate in accordance with its mandate, thereby allowing for a ‘level playing field’ for legitimate businesses and the collection of revenue, is once again encouraging individuals/companies involved in any such illicit activities to cease and desist therefrom, and bring their businesses into compliance with the nation’s Tax, Trade and Border laws.

Ramps Logistics Guyana was previously fined $20 million by the GRA for violating local customs laws. It was reported that the company, which has provided freight forwarding and supply chain management services here since 2013, acts as the agent of Motor Vessel Seacor Mixteca, and they failed to report the vessel departing Guyana.

This was in violation of the Customs Act hence Ramps paid the fine of $20 million in lieu of court proceedings being instituted against the company by the GRA. On this note, the company said that indeed there was an issue with the GRA, but claimed it was able to resolve the issue legally.

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Chief Health Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment Shanika John is encouraging Vincentians to continue to follow the Covid-19 protocols.

Ms. John pointed out that the Covid-19 protection measures will also protect persons from other viral illnesses.

Rawdica Stephen tells us ore in NBC covid-19 update.

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Teachers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been commended for their role in the development of the Education sector, as St. Vincent and the Grenadines joins with countries around the world in observing World Teachers Day today.

This year, the day is being observed with the theme: The transformation of education begins with Teachers.

And, in a message to commemorate the day, Minister of Education Curtis King paid tribute to the nation’s Teachers, highlighting the  critical role which they play in the Education system.

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Minister King said the Ministry of Education remains committed to the personal and professional development of the nation’s Teachers

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Meanwhile, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union says World Teachers Day is another occasion to appreciate, celebrate and pay tribute to Teachers because of the pivotal role which they play in the transformation of education.

In a release issued today, the Teachers Union says Teachers are the heart-beat of the education sector, noting that their contribution to the development of a better society must be celebrated.

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Scotty’s Car Rental St Andrew Lions stormed to the top of Zone 1 of the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Republic Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Fitts Village FC last Saturday evening at the Briar Hall playing.

Lions displayed character, precision, and discipline to acquire their third win of the competition, while playing with 10 men for the majority of the match.

The result means Lions move to nine points, two more points than Paradise FC and Fitts Village FC.

Also playing at Briar Hall on Saturday evening was Potential Ballers FC and Youth Milan FC. The encounter was won 1-0 by Potential Ballers who move onto nine points and join Zone 2 leaders the University of the West Indies (UWI) Blackbirds, who has played a game less.

Checker Hall FC kept Zone 3 interesting as they came from behind to draw with leaders of the group Pride of Gall Hill 3-3 at the Greens playing field on Saturday night.

While in the night opener, Brittons Hill FC defeated Central League Spartans 3-1 to stamp their authority on Zone 4; 10 points from four matches.

Pinelands FC made it a three-way tie at the top of the table in Zone 5 when they defeated Benfica FC 5-0 at the Friendship playing field on Saturday evening.

Zone 6 battle for playoff spots was intensified when third place Barbados Soccer Academy defeated second place Bagatelle FC 2-1 and joined group leaders Empire SC on nine points.

The final matches on Saturday saw victories for L&R United and Kickstart Rush at the Rices playing field.

L&R United easily dismissed Whitehall FA 3-0, while Kickstart Rush edged Abrahams United Silver Sands 2-1.

Sunday’s Results:

At Briar Hall:

Hilaby FC 2-0 Beverley Hill FC

Barbados Fire Service 1-0 Technique FC

At Holder’s Hill:

Parish Land FC 4-3 United Stars Alliance

Eastern United 6-3 Young Boyz FC

At Rices:

St Philip FA 8-2 College Savannah

At Friendship:

FC Mega Ballers 3-2 FC Bydes Mill

Cosmos FC 11-0 Red Hill FC

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