Aric Almirola’s altercation with Bubba Wallace resulted in JGR suspension
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Aric Almirola’s altercation with Bubba Wallace resulted in JGR suspension

Top Stories Tamfitronics Aric Almirola is set to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing next month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ending an absence for the last couple of months that reportedly included a team-issued suspension for an altercation with Bubba Wallace.The Athletic reported Thursday, citing industry sources, that Almirola was in an altercation with Wallace at a competition meeting that included 23XI Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing drivers as part of their Toyota alliance.That altercation resulted in Almirola missing the May 25 Xfinity race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ty Gibbs, who won the pole for that race in place of Almirola, said he found out three days before the event that he would drive the car. At the time, a JGR spokesman said it was a "team decision."A JGR spokesman said Thursday...
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Ruminant farmers benefit from RADA-Langston University partnership
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Ruminant farmers benefit from RADA-Langston University partnership

Top Stories Tamfitronics Lead researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr Ryszard Puchala, greets St Thomas farmer,  Sheldon Brown. The goat farmer is among nine small ruminant farmers across the country who are benefiting from the project, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA).NEWYou can now listen to Loop News articles!Nine small ruminant farmers across the country are benefiting from a project facilitated through a partnership between the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and Langston University in Oklahoma, United States.The Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, valued at US$30,000, began in May.The initiative also involves collaboration with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE).Lead researcher from Langston University, Dr Ryszard...
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Key areas identified for modification under Road Traffic Act
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Key areas identified for modification under Road Traffic Act

Top Stories Tamfitronics The comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 now underway has identified several key considerations for modification.Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister,Daryl Vaz, in providing details during yesterday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that the areas for modification include the renewal of driver’s licences for persons 70 years and older.It is proposed that the process be modified to require the submission of a medical certificate proving that a person is fit to drive.“A supplemental form will be introduced and the current form retained by the doctor as a guide on matters to be considered in determining the question of fitness,” the minister said.Adjusting the applicable fees to be less than the amount charged for a five-year renewal is also proposed. This amount...
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