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Disaster averted in Coldingen fire

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Firefighters from Georgetown and the GuySuCo East Demerara estates last night battled a raging bush fire which threatened several buildings at the Coldingen Industrial Site. Although the fire razed...

Excitement promised for Norman Singh Memorial Horserace meeting

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The recently renovated Number 6 Village West Coast Berbice Horseracing Track will be the venue for the Norman Singh Memorial Horserace Meeting slated for Sunday, October 19 and Turfites are advised...

House paves way for audio,video evidence in court

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– PNCR, AFC condemn 21st century legislation The Evidence (Amendment) Bill that was passed in the National Assembly, yesterday, was described as putting Guyana into the 21st century by...

Carpenter loses eye, leg in minibus/car hit-and-run

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It’s almost two weeks since Harry McPherson was run over by two vehicles and ended up losing his right leg, but the police are still to apprehend the errant drivers. “It’s like if we have to go...

Suriname releases seized ship after US$400 fine

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The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)-contracted vessel, the MV Lady Chandra 1, which was seized by the Surinamese military on Tuesday last, may be making port at Skeldon at approximately 05:00...

Legislation approved for plea bargaining

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By Gary Eleazar and Tusika Martin The National Assembly yesterday paved the way for reducing the significant backlog of Preliminary Inquiries in the Magistrates’ Court when the Criminal Law...

Alicia Foster killing…

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Father denies daughter knew arms cache suspects “I am asking the media not to murder my daughter a second time …” James Foster, the father of slain Alicia Foster, yesterday pleaded with the...

Another murder rocks Goed Fortuin

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– Second in three days By Rustom Seegopaul Another murder has rocked the West Bank Demerara community of Goed Fortuin, the second in three days. Following Monday’s brutal slaying of...

War brews between tourism bodies, Minister vows not to intervene

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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is disturbed, surprised and upset at Government’s support of a new association of private tour operators and the publishing of a publication...

CDC helps launch $40B ‘hinterland initiative’

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Approximately US$150,000 is likely to be expended over the next year as part of a President Bush Emergency Plan for AIDS Reduction (PEPFAR) Hinterland Initiative, which is expected to see more than...

Hinckson trial…

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Court deems prosecution evidence inadmissible Yesterday marked one week since sedition accused Oliver Hinckson was granted bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, at the Georgetown...

Guyana’s agriculture gives FAO a lifeline

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The peasant type agriculture that Guyanese farmers have practised over the years has served its purpose by keeping many families out of poverty, but it is time for the country to move towards a more...

‘Shilling’ demise a clear case of murder

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– PM reveals fatal blow was inflicted to the head Investigators on the West Coast of Demerara have ruled out an accident as the cause of death of 59-year-old Ishwar Seecharran, called...

Banks DIH cricketers battle Neal and Massy tonight

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Banks DIH cricketers are expected to face their sternest test when they square off with Neal and Massy tonight as the feature 20-over a-side Tapeball cricket series continues at Thirst Park ground...

GT&T adds $1M to GRFU’s coffers

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By Rawle Welch The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) once more demonstrated their commitment to the development of sports across the country when they presented the Guyana Rugby...

$2 Million NAMILCO Football Festival unveiled

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It’s a sport we can make a long term investment in – Sukhai By Franklin Wilson “Last year when we decided to enter into the football arena we did so with apprehension as it was the first time...

Rock to contend for Commonwealth gold today

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Guyana’s Clevon Rock overcame Taylor Josh of Scotland lost to at least be assured of a silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games currently being staged in India. Rock is down to challenge John...

Berbice zone Gafson’s 20/20 cricket starts today

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The Berbice zone of the Inaugural Gafooors national First Division 20/20 Cricket Competition starts today with five first round matches, whilst the sixth match in the opening round will be played on...

Inter-County replacement or glorified Trials?

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Pooran (107), Singh (101), Permaul (5-76) excel in opening round By Sean Devers With a winner’s prize of $200,000, the President’s cup three-day cricket competition was supposed to be a...

Azad Khan Lumber Yard U-19 cricket starts tomorrow

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The Azad Khan Lumber Yard under-19 forty-over cricket competition was officially launched on Wednesday at the Khan’s Lumber yard at Tuschen on East Bank Essequibo. Ten teams from the Essequibo...

Test results prove UG asbestos-free

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The University of Guyana Turkeyen campus may be closer to normal operation since, according to reports reaching this newspaper, the asbestos tests have been completed and the results have revealed...

Bandits snatch $3M from customer outside bank

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Bandits made off with a whopping $3M from a woman who had just emerged from a city bank, yesterday morning. Michelle Sam, of West Ruimveldt, was relieved of the cash and jewellery by two armed...

Govt. official has ‘no idea’ when Carifesta participants will be paid

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After assuring Carifesta X staff and participants that they would be paid this week, some Government officials now appear to have no idea when the estimated $200M will be disbursed. Carifesta...

“We punishing bad!”

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Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION This week a few workers from the Sugar Industry visited my office. They were concerned about our economy and wanted to discuss a column I had written in support...

Abstract Hammie

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The Parrot is an ardent arts fan; not in its entirety; just painting and pictures. Oh, I love to look at these representations, whether real life or abstract. The abstracts seem naturally to require...