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The speculations were high over the last few days, regarding President David Granger’s recent trip to thePresident,Supply NFL Jerseys Factory,David GrangerUSA. With little information made available to the public on the purpose of the trip, it was rumored that the excursion was intended for him to make an appearance at the Victory Parade held in New York. There were even rumours about Granger travelling for medical reasons.But Minister of State, Joseph Harmon,NFL Jerseys From China, at a press conference, yesterday, confirmed that the Head of State did not visit the USA for medical reasons but emphasized that it was a “private” trip.He said that as all Presidents do, from time to time,Air Max Shoes For Sale, they have to take some time out to take care of “personal issues for matters of the State can certainly consume you.”The politician added, “For example,Cheap NHL Jerseys China, you might decide to have a change in your wardrobe and buy some fresh stuff. So a President is no different from any other individual but he did not go to the USA on any medical matter.”Harmon went further to set the record straight on whether or not it was taxpayers who had to foot the bill for himself and two other ministers on the USA trip to the Victory Parade.He said,Authentic Buffalo Bills Jersey, “Everything was paid for by the organizers of the event, lock stock and barrel. That is to say airline tickets,Air Max 97 Silver Bullet For Sale, transportation and accommodation.”The Minister emphasized, “Not a cent from the public purse was spent on that visit. (Kiana Wilburg)

The family of 32-year-old Muniram Mahadeo can now put their fears to rest, as he has safely returned home.Mahadeo,Cheap China Jerseys, also known as Kumar and ‘Bruk Belly’,Cheap Soccer Jerseys, returned home on Wednesday last,Cheap Air Max 95 Sale, after reading about himself in a missing person’s article last Saturday.Mahadeo had initially left his home in October last year,Wholesale China Jerseys, to take a job in the interior and ended up working in Port Kaituma,Wholesale Football Jerseys, North West District.He did not have a cellular phone for his family to make contact with him.During his disappearance,Jerseys NFL Cheap, Mahadeo’s three sisters, Shaneza, Waheeda and ‘Mama’ revealed that they have been receiving anonymous calls from persons who claimed that their brother had been murdered.The three women then opted to visit a few funeral homes last week to make certain that none of the corpses there was that of their brother. And obviously, none were.Meanwhile, Mahadeo’s parents had taken ill as a result of the stress caused by their “missing” son.However they did not give up hope that he was still alive and well and their wish was granted when Mahadeo walked in last Wednesday.His elated family members all hugged and kissed him and they were able to celebrate Mahadeo’s birthday with him yesterday (Mashramani Day).