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Skeldon factory tests so far successful

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– first batch of sugar due today By Gary Eleazar The Skeldon Sugar Modernisation Project (SSMP), more commonly referred to as the new Skeldon Sugar Factory, is nearer to its handing over. The...

Crime Chief says…Execution-style murders will drop

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By Michael Jordan With the recent dismantling of the notorious ‘Fine Man’ gang and some drug trafficking organizations, Crime Chief Seelall Persaud foresees a drastic drop in the mass killings...

Oliver Hinckson granted bail

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Sedition accused Oliver Hinckson was yesterday reunited with family and friends after he was granted bail in the sum of $1 M. Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson granted the accused bail after...

Minister Benn a ‘bully’ – Mayor

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‘I take it as a compliment coming from the mayor’– Minister Benn Mayor of Georgetown, Hamilton Green, and Minister of Public Works and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn, are at war over the construction...

Henry Greene to be appointed before year end

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– President Jagdeo Acting Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, will be appointed before Christmas as well as a new Minister of Housing and Water. President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Wednesday...

Home Affairs Minister says…No extradition request for Hutson

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Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee has told this newspaper that the government has not received any request for the extradition of businessman Clayton Hutson. This is despite local law enforcement...

Former Kaieteur News staffer admitted to Bar

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“Proud” and “privileged” were the words of Attorney-at-law Manoj Narayan, who was admitted to the local Bar, yesterday. His petition was presented by attorney at law Anil Mohabir Nandlall in...

CARICOM set to develop Regional Crime Prevention Strategy

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Plans are underway for the development of a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) multi-sectoral Crime Prevention Strategy and accompanying Plan of Action to combat drugs and crime in the Region. The...

GWI awards 13 water supply contracts

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Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) yesterday signed 13 contracts with nine different contracting companies for the construction, upgrade and rehabilitation of water supply projects in various parts of...

Contaminated milk…Hundreds of cartons found in Guyana

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The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department of the Ministry of Health has discovered three additional brands of milk originating from China, in Guyana. These brands are CREAMY Evaporated Milk,...

Sevens team could qualify for Dubai – Nascimento

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By Rawle Welch President of the West Indies Rugby Union (WIRU) and Marketing and Public Relations Consultant of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Christopher ‘Kit’ Nascimento believes that...

Banks Beer division one league

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Beacon and Flamingo record 1-0 wins When rivalry in the Banks Beer division one league continued at the Thirst Park on Wednesday evening, Beacon and Flamingo recorded respective 1-0 wins over Black...

Ansa Mc al Golf tournament set for tomorrow @ Lusignan

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With just weeks away from the start of the Guyana Open, local golfers will be fine tuning preparations this weekend in the Annual Ansa Mc al Trading sponsored Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf...

North Georgetown’s ‘Champion of Champions’ Day One

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–St John’s, Winfer Gardens take unassailable lead St John’s College has attained an almost unassailable lead after day one of the North Georgetown Zone ‘Champion of Champions’ track...

Fruta Conquerors commence construction of Club House

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UNICEF & Guyana Micro Project assists The Fruta Conquerors Football Club located in Tucville will soon be moving into their brand new club house. Construction for this facility which is expected...

Local Golden Jaguars to commence training for DCC 2nd stage on Tuesday

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Rodrigues among 5 Europe based players to join squad in T&T Preparations for the second round of the Digicel Caribbean Championships (DCC) for the local Golden Jaguars will commence on Tuesday...

2008 Le Meridien / Pegasus Open Tennis C/ships

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Defending champs Squires, Daly-Ramdyhan top seeds Defending men’s and Ladies champions Phillip Squires and Shelly Daly-Ramdyhan are expected to headline an impressive cast that will compete in this...

Memorex Enterprise Nation-wide 15-overs softball cricket

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Jafferally hits ton in Berbice zone Action continued in the Guyana Softball League organized Memorex Enterprise Nation-wide 15-overs softball cricket competition last Sunday with Roy Jafferally...

Digicel Caribbean Championships – Stage 11

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Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cayman Islands & Grenada face off from tomorrow Second round action in the Digicel Caribbean Championships (DCC) is set to kick off tomorrow with group F play. Hosts...

Floodlight softball at Everest tonight

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Autoworld & General Store XIII face Eccles Sports Club The Everest Cricket ground will be a hive of activity this evening when an Autoworld & General Store XIII takes on Eccles Sports Club of...

MCYS / NSC stages Day of Interaction

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More than 400 participants, including officials and supporters from various communities in Region 5 are expected to converge at the Mahaicony Community Centre Ground ECD this Sunday, October 12, to...

Clay Hutson keeps date with police, Ross still at large

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Clayton Hutson, for whom a wanted bulletin was issued some two weeks ago, yesterday again presented himself to the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarter Eve Leary, in keeping with the...

Bandit beats Internet café manageress

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The manageress of an Internet café had to be treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital for injuries she sustained during an armed robbery on Wednesday night. The woman, Leslyn Hamilton, was beaten...

Naked Israeli ends up at State House

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Mash round de corner and from de way how some people behaving it look like if Mash gun come before Christmas. De organizers plan a launching and then dem tramp down Main Street chanting how this year...

Bruce Un-mighty?

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The Parrot loves creole proverbs; even have a plaque inscribed with some in my cage. Recently I noticed Uncle Prem from UG used one in his many letters to editors. He alluded to the actions of Bruce,...

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Guyana’s oil bonanza is being squandered by political duels

Kaieteur News – In Guyana, politics and economics have always danced an ill-fated tango. It is difficult to say which... more