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Cop shoots lover dead, kills self

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A 31-year-old policeman shot his 33-year-old lover dead, at around 11:00 hrs yesterday, before taking his own life. Selena Ramona Khan, a mother of three, was shot in the chest outside her Lot 18...

‘Fineman’/‘Skinny’ killings… “Surrender or share same fate”

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– Home Affairs Minister warns remnants of gang Rondell ‘Fine Man’ Rawlins and Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles are now history, but the ongoing challenge to dismantle the criminal enterprise...

PNCR MP reveals… Two army officers raise eyebrows in torture report

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The long-awaited torture report that was conducted to investigate allegations of torture by ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has reportedly highlighted two officers from the Military...

Wages dispute… Arbitration tribunal set up, sugar workers resume duty

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A three-man arbitration tribunal was yesterday assembled to deal with the wages dispute between the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU). Dr....

Carifesta X… Head Wrapping Workshop impresses visitors

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The Fashion Focus team took fashion to another level on Thursday evening at the Sophia Exhibition Site when they transformed beautiful pieces of fabric into exotic, eye-catching designs using the...

AKON, Suriname Dance and Drama mong final Carifesta X Acts

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International singing superstar AKON will make an appearance at the final CARIFESTA Super Concert billed for tonight at the Providence Stadium. Reggae sensations First Born and other leading local...

HIV/AIDS driven by stigma and discrimination – CFPA head

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Stigma and discrimination were regarded yesterday as the driving force behind the spread of HIV/AIDS, and therefore they are aspects that must be addressed with immense urgency. This disclosure was...

TPL $80M fine… President ‘ordered company to pay up or no TSA restoration’

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President Bharrat Jagdeo has ordered that Toolsie Persaud Limited pay the $80M fine imposed by the Guyana Forestry Commission for breaches at its Manaka Logging Concession On Thursday, an official...

Duo on narcotics charge refused pre-trial liberty

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Yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, two men, Warren Kelly and Hamilton Christopher, were both charged with having in their possession, 232 grams of cannabis sativa, for the purpose of...

PNCR still undecided on participation in Local Government Elections

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…position unchanged on credibility of voters’ list -Williams By Gary Eleazar The participation of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in Local Government Elections is unclear at this...

Massive Gospel Concert generates abundant energy

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The National Stadium at Providence was packed to capacity and full of energy when the highly anticipated Carifesta Gospel Concert was held on Thursday night. In fact, the liveliness of the atmosphere...

‘Thief’ and ‘receiver’ remanded

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A man accused of stealing several items and another individual who is accused of receiving the booty have both been remanded to prison. The men, Devon Herbert Clarke and Oswald Andrews, made their...

Two refused bail for sexual offences

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Following appearances at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, two men have been refused bail after they were charged separately for different sexual offences. First making his appearance was...

Hundreds of Guyanese in UK affected by Zoom Airlines collapse

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By John Mair The low budget Transatlantic Airline Zoom collapsed yesterday leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Zoom, based in Canada, simply could not pay its bills due to increased fuel...

This is the time to go after the criminal masters and corrupt officials

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DEAR EDITOR, Now is not the time to celebrate the killing of Guyana’s two most wanted criminals or fight over who should get the $60 million reward. This is the time for all Guyanese to work with...

Building of canoe completed at Amerindian Village

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The most popular form of transportation of the Indigenous peoples, especially those from the riverain areas, is that of the canoe. This mode of transportation plays a significant role in the lives of...

Alpha Carifesta Football Festival: Pele and Alpha book semi-final slots

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By Franklin Wilson Pele, who would have lost their billing as the leading knockout artists showed ominous signs of regaining that status when they defeated 5-time Kashif and Shanghai Champions...

Cross is back as Solomon named Demerara U-17 Captain

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By Sean Devers National under-15 Skipper Kwame Cross is back in the fray after being left out of the Georgetown side while Wicketkeeper Dexter Solomon was named Captain when the Demerara selectors...

GRFC to host beginners’ course

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The Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) will be conducting a Beginner’s Referee’s Course September 5 – 7, 2008 at the Carifesta Sports Complex (GNS), Thomas Lands. Registration of...

Chubby under-14 League reaches semis: Beacon, Thomas, Conquerors & GFC advance

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The battle for a place in the championship match of the Chubby under-14 league, organised by the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) and sponsored by Guyana Beverage Inc., is set for today at the...

Courts present airline ticket to Jacobs

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– Pacesetters get inaugural insurance By Edison Jefford Local furniture giants, Courts Guyana Incorporated presented an airline ticket yesterday to national female basketball player, Nichola Jacobs...

Bryden & Fernandes assist rugby squad

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In a consequential display of corporate responsibility, Bryden and Fernandes Ltd presented a quantity of jerseys to the national female rugby squad yesterday, at a simple ceremony which was held in...

DCB invites 32 players to trials

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The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has invited thirty two (32) players to trials for the upcoming El Dorado Inter County 50-overs competition scheduled to start on September 27. The first trial session...

Ryan Crawford horserace Meet fixed for September 7

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The Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club at Alness Village, Corentyne will come alive on September 7 with a grand horse race meet. Nine races are scheduled for the day including feature races such as the...

Restore a sense of patriotism in our youths

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DEAR MR. EDITOR, As a young Guyanese living in Guyana, one wonders where this country is heading. One would recall attending primary school and having to sing national songs and say the National...

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TOTALTEC to open hospitality complex in Houston

Kaieteur News – TOTALTEC Inc., a provider of services to the energy and construction sectors here on Monday announced... more