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National consultations on EPA… Review … before committing to new era of European dominion

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“…Don’t let us sell ourselves short. There will be threats of many kinds and at many levels….But if we have unity among ourselves in the Caribbean and with the rest of the ACP, we will...

Time is running out, it’s take it or leave it – EU Negotiator

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– Guyana to push for goods-only agreement, grace period to consider remaining aspects Karl-Friedrich Falkenburg, Deputy Director-General of Trade at the European Commission, during...

British citizen jailed, fined $2.6M for narcotics trafficking

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– claims he was protecting his family A British citizen was yesterday sentenced to four years in prison and fined $2.6M after pleading guilty to trafficking in narcotics. Hamid Mohamed Ali was...

Carifesta discord… Culture Ministry demands reimbursement from company

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– says entity failed to provide special effects for opening ceremony The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is seeking to recover several million dollars that a local company allegedly owes...

Hydromet Office fire may have been deliberately set

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Police question several employees Police have questioned several employees of the Hydrometeorological Office following several leads which seem to indicate that Thursday’s fire at the entity’s...

Man charged for attempting to murder his mother

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Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle has denied bail to a 20-year-old man who was charged with attempted murder. The accused, Dmatayo Laddel, of Christianburg, Linden, made his appearance...

East Ruimveldt man on gun charges

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Carl Anthony James, 22, of 40 East Ruimveldt, was yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly having in his possession an unlicensed .45 pistol and ammunition. James was represented by attorney-at-law...

GDF advises work-study students to convert challenges into success

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In fulfilling its partnership-in-development role, the Guyana Defence Force recently graduated 160 students who pursued Work-Study attachments within 12 Units and divisions of the Force. The students...

Security high on Health Ministry’sagenda

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…as plans for new hospital wing unfold Adequate security is one of the areas that is high on the agenda of the Ministry of Health, and according to Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, measures...

Neal & Massy 1st division cricket…Barnwell’s ton spearhead DCC to crushing win against MSC

Sep 06, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Neal & Massy 1st division cricket…Barnwell’s ton spearhead DCC to crushing win against MSC

By Sean Devers Traditionally, competition between Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) is fiery and explosive but yesterday’s Neal and Massy first division 40-overs...

Sarwan wants to play in El Dorado Inter County tournament

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Permission has to be granted by Stanford selectors says Stanford 20/20 official By Sean Devers West Indies Test batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan along with national all-rounder...

Floodlights A and B teams to play Fundraiser in Mahaicony Creek

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The Floodlights A and B teams will travel this Sunday to Hido Cricket Ground, in the Mahaicony Creek to play three softball matches billed as a fundraiser for the Gordon Table Rama Krishna Mandir....

Sophia resident gets five years for firearm, drug possession

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A Cummings Park, Sophia resident was jailed for five years on Thursday last, having been found guilty on four charges, including one for possession of arms and ammunition. Shawn Felctman, of 3038...

Anjue and Hamlet Park AGM postponed

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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Anjue and Hamlet Park Mahaicony Race Course that was originally set to take place today is postponed until further notice, a release from the organisation stated...

N&M Tapeball Cricket resumes today

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The final two quarter-finals matches in the rain-interrupted Neal and Massy Inter-Company 25-overs Tapeball cricket competition will be played off today at the Guyana Softball Cricket Association...

$100,000 bail for man on jewellery theft charge

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Mark Joseph, of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, who is accused of stealing a quantity of jewellery from a city goldsmith, was on Thursday last granted bail in the sum of $100,000. It is alleged that...

CLICO U-17 Inter County cricket series starts today

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Pulsating battle anticipated as Demerara face E’bo at Enterprise By Sean Devers With the youngsters eagerly looking forward to establish themselves as future stars and the motivation to win more...

Ninth DeSinco Trading / Milkaut Cycling programme unveiled

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By Franklin Wilson Cyclist’s, young and old, who compete at the National Park circuit, are in for a treat come Saturday September 13 when the 9th annual DeSinco Group of Companies / Milkaut cycling...

IDB/ACDA initiative targets ‘at risk’ youths

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Next Monday, the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) will launch the opening session of a Social Inclusion Fund and African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) Programme called ‘Improving...

No more lip service on climate change

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– PPP General Secretary General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Donald Ramotar on Wednesday last extended his party’s solidarity with the people of the Cuba,...

Linden and Georgetown does it again…Pacesetters play Royals tonight

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By Edison Jefford Linden is quickly becoming the nation’s basketball capital and envy of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association. Tonight, hundreds of patrons are expected to descend on the...

Bail for businesswoman charged with unlawful ammo possession

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Chief Justice, Ian Chang, has granted businesswoman Johanna Lopez, who is charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, bail in the sum of $100,000 with surety in like sum. This occurred during a...

Truck driver on $150,000 bail for stealing wire

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Robin Rogers, of Caneville Housing Scheme, was yesterday granted $150,000 bail for allegedly stealing a reel of wire rope from a city businessman. It is alleged that the accused, on August 31, stole...

GHB releases fixtures for Noble House Seafoods Handicap Tournament

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The Guyana Hockey Board will commence their indoor season with the staging of the Noble House Seafoods Handicap Tournament which runs from September 8-19 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Some 6...

Tripartite team to address land conflicts within hinterland

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A high-level tripartite team will be set up to deal with the issues of land conflicts among miners, loggers and farmers within the hinterland. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Robert...