Stabroek News - 2017-08-05

• Economy grew by 2.2% at mid-year -estimate for full year cut
• Timehri inmate killed during escape bid
• Contentiou­s broadcast bill passed
• Grilling of Ramnarine exposes rifts in police force hierarchy
• Cevons driver jailed for three years after bid to smuggle ganja into prison
• Venezuela’s new legislativ­e superbody opens despite wide criticism
• Trump administra­tion goes on attack against leakers, journalist­s
• Rwanda’s Kagame sweeps presidenti­al polls to win third term
• Strong U.S. jobs report bolsters case for further Fed tightening
• T&T orders more probes of Clico’s parent company
• How can NICIL be bankrupt?
• Statement by Smartmatic’s representa­tive on the Venezuelan election is irresponsi­ble
• Teamsmansh­ip is critical
• The emancipati­on struggle must continue
• Through the fire
• A dispassion­ate gaze at the chaos of war
• City making emergency plans ahead of garbage contractor­s’ withdrawal
• Top Cop’s friend denies seeking favours for brother linked to plot against president
• Inspector maintains Top Cop instructed release of suspect in plot to kill president
• Public sector spending to accelerate – Harmon
• Gov’t revenue up by 13.1% to $97.2B
• $756.1 million approved for prison works
• Miss World Guyana launches anti-diabetes campaign
• -among 29 multi-million dollar awards
• Flight delays for Guyanese passengers on Dynamic and Fly Jamaica
• Alleged bid to steal state vehicles… Judge stays trial of Westford and Cummings pending appeal
• Bagotville Bridge rehab works to be completed in three months, Patterson says
• In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment
• New Pakistan PM wants probe of harassment charges against Imran Khan
• Rogers, McKoy get NSC grants to attend Monroe College in the USA
• Law pleased with Windies batters in tour opener
• South African Maron replaces Coley as fielding coach
• Sri Lanka totter under India’s run mountain in Colombo
• Guinness Cage Indoor Football Classic to commence August 24
• Barbados crowned champions after nipping T&T
• Olympic long jump champion Henderson fails to qualify
• Brilliant Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win
• England reach 260-6 at stumps on day one against South Africa
• Brilliant Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win

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