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Gunman shot dead, another wounded

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– two accomplices escape The victim of a Meadowbrook Drive robbery turned the tables on four gunmen who had invaded his home, at around 08:00 hrs last night, shooting one of them dead and...

Bandits kill elderly woman

Oct 21, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Bandits kill elderly woman

Bandits who broke into a house in Canal Number Two early yesterday morning bound their victims then made off with their loot. Some time during the robbery, a 68-year-old woman, identified as Budhia,...

President’s College Chairman linked to financial irregularities – GTU

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President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union, Colwyn King, has expressed frustration at what he called blatant irregularities and financial misappropriation by a section of the Board of Directors and...

Magistrate appears before court

Oct 21, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Magistrate appears before court

Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys was yesterday read the six charges that stemmed from a road accident on October 2. The charges ranged from dangerous driving to driving without a fitness certificate for his...

Guyana signs EPA

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Dr. Patrick Gomes, Guyana’s Ambassador to the European Union (EU), signed the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, London....

City Hall contemplates move to sell properties of defaulting tax payers

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In a bid to recover much-needed revenue to maintain the City of Georgetown, the Mayor and City Council might soon be moving to sell the properties of defaulting tax payers. This disclosure was made...

Education Minister says UG ready for November opening

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…even as unions prepare to protest insanitary conditions The University of Guyana can never be ready for a November opening. This is according to some officials, following yesterday’s tour of...

Berbice hit by electricity, water woes

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…as generators collapse Residents living on the West Coast of Berbice will have to continue to deal with constant power outages and inconsistent water supply for the rest of the week, as efforts...

Guyanese call for action against Suriname

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By Rustom Seegopaul Sickened by the actions of the Surinamese military on Thursday last in detaining the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) contracted vessel, the MV Lady Chandra 1, many Guyanese...

Protesting Hindus force name change from Miss Diwali Pageant

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The National Diwali Committee has changed the name of the Miss Diwali Pageant to the Miss Guyana Sari pageant, following vehement protests by Hindu activists. The 11 delegates in the newly named...

Media trip turns deadly…

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Improved discipline could reduce road accident rates – PM …Dr. Edwin Carrington, PNCR express condolences to family of dead journalist Improved discipline on the roadways could reduce...

Alleged phone thief remanded

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Joel Clarke, 27, of 57 Leopold Street, was yesterday denied his pre-trial, after he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson, yesterday, charged with robbing Jermaine Ross of $16,000...

Wismar Hospital attack…

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Linden nurses stage another sit-in Nurses at Linden yesterday again staged a sit-in to protest the treatment being meted out to their colleagues who were recently robbed and raped while on duty at...

Celebrated ‘Old Boy’ makes donation to Saints

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Yesterday, Colonel Brian Chin, an old student of St Stanislaus College, donated software and computer equipment to the school. Colonel Brian Chin, who entered Saint Stanislaus College in 1975, was...

Stewartville student is country’s newest lawyer

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Olva Adeola Mc Kenzie is this country’s latest addition to the Bar. Her petition was yesterday presented to Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire by attorney-at-law Raphael Trotman. The 27-year-old...

LIAT celebrates 52nd anniversary

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The Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) is 52 years old, and to commemorate its more than half a century of keeping the Caribbean connected, LIAT’s Chief Commercial Officer, Leesa Parris-Rudder,...

Eastman looks threatening as fight night approaches

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By Michael Benjamin The time for talking is almost over and come Saturday night Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis and Howard the ‘Battersea Bomber’ Eastman will have to shelve their pre-fight bravado...

Skeldon Sugar Factory…

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Individual components undergo testing Test runs are still in progress at the Skeldon Sugar factory, as technicians continue to examine each component individually to ensure that each is functioning...

I’m going to do it for myself, family and fans – Lewis

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By Rawle Welch “He has only been to the fountain, but I’ve been on top the mountain,” a confident Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis told Kaieteur Sport shortly after concluding another training...

IAAF South American 10k Road Classic

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International atmosphere expected By Edison Jefford Overseas entries for Sunday’s marquee International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) South American Athletics Confederation 10k Road...

Le Repentir mortuary privatisation delayed

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– tender process reopened The Mayor and City Council has reopened the tendering process for the upgrading of the mortuary at Le Repentir cemetery. This is according to Deputy Mayor Robert...

Upper East Bank Demerara Inter –Block underway

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– Coach Hunte returns after successful Region 9 stint By Rawle Welch Some fourteen teams from five communities situated on the East Bank Demerara are contesting Upper East Bank Inter-Block...

Letter to the Sports Editor

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Madness in the racing fraternity Dear Editor, We sometimes try to destroy the said things we spent years building, could someone give an answer for this trend? With regards to the conflict between...

GTM, Queenstown body give sports a jump-start

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The Guyana and Trinidad Group of Insurance Companies, in collaboration with the Queenstown Development Association, at a simple ceremony held in the company’s Essequibo office at Anna Regina,...

Memorex Guyana Softball League (E’bo leg)

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Amrit half century guides Die Hard to victory A fine half by Devindra Amrit guided Die Hard to a comfortable 7 wicket victory over Young Guns as play in the Essequibo leg of the 15 overs Guyana...