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Economic nightmare at New Skeldon Sugar Factory

Dec 31, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Economic nightmare at New Skeldon Sugar Factory

Leader of the Alliance for Change, Raphael Trotman, is of the opinion that the recent revelations emanating from the Skeldon Sugar Modernisation Plant (SSMP) in light of the continued ignoring of...

Guyana needs Lay Magistrates

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– Justice Desiree Bernard Justice Desiree Bernard of the Caribbean Court of Justice stressed the need for Justices of Peace to become more active and the importance of Lay Magistrates. Justice...

Marriott deal dead, a casualty of global financial crisis

Dec 31, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Marriott deal dead, a casualty of global financial crisis

Even as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the required permit for the construction of the Marriott Hotel is being assessed, the deal has fallen through. This is according to Head...

City workers still awaiting payment

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– even as the need for change is emphasised From all indications, the workers of the Georgetown municipality will not receive their December wages and salaries this year since the municipality,...

Lower broadband rates will be influenced by the markets

Dec 31, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Lower broadband rates will be influenced by the markets

Broadband service rates will reduce once persons buy into the service when the new Suriname-Guyana submarine cable system is in place. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph...

The media is crucial to national development

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Prime Minister Tillman speaks Most of you are aware of my government’s view regarding the media and the important role it must play in the deepening of our democratic process. In fact if you...

Cattle stranded in flood waters

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Hundreds of cattle have been left stranded aback of Black Bush Polder, Albion Estate and other backland areas in Berbice. On Monday, an aerial view of the communities showed hundreds of animals...

Health Ministry spends $100M to assist patients

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The local Health Ministry has spent in excess of $100 M this year in its efforts to provide medical assistance to citizens. Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy made this disclosure yesterday during a...

After 30 years Jonestown surfaces. Why only now?

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by Oscar Ramjeet It is unbelievable. After 30 long years lawmakers in Guyana now see it fit to raise questions in the National Assembly in Guyana about the circumstances that led to the establishment...

Barbados-based Guyanese stabbed to death

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The Barbados police are investigating the murder of 34-year-old Guyanese national, Richard Anthony Flores, who was stabbed dead yesterday morning by a yet unidentified man, following a dispute they...

Consultation is enshrined in Constitution — Opposition parties

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By Gary Eleazar Constitutionality, consultation, interpretation, definition of law as against applied as law and application of Parliamentary Standing Orders, among other technical jargons, were...

Escaped prisoner gets additional two years jail

Dec 31, 2008 knews News Comments Off on Escaped prisoner gets additional two years jail

…admits to killing a man while on the run A prisoner, who was on the run for the past two years, and who was recaptured last week, was sentenced to two years jail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa...

National cyclist to do community work for ganja possession

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National cyclist Judah Klass, 20, of 30 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, who claimed that he was advised to use marijuana as a medicine, will have to spend the next six months in jail if he fails...

Recovering addicts meet current inmates

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…as Salvation Army hosts reunion The Men’s Social Centre of the Salvation Army yesterday held an ex-clients’ reunion and fellowship, with the new members of its Drug Rehabilitation programme,...

Stolen dress lands teen in court

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Corretta Marshall, 18, of 29 New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, and a customer service representative of Qualfon Guyana, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson because she was...

Immigration officer on bail for passport forgery

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Telrote Griffith, 22, of Lot 11 Joint Service Housing Scheme, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with forging a passport document. He pleaded not guilty. The...

Men fined for illegal entry into Guyana

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Venezuelan nationals, Alejandro Butto, 34; Adelso Antonio Romero Archila; and Jesus Gomez, yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face charges of illegal entry into...

Barbados-based Guyanese stabbed to death

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ACDA spearheads Kwanzaa observances

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The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is currently spearheading Kwanzaa, which commenced on December 26 and will culminate tomorrow. As was illustrated in a brilliant letter written...

Despite several setbacks, Bodybuilding enjoyed a great year – Frank Tucker

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By Michael Benjamin President of the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF), Frank Tucker is adamant that despite undergoing severe challenges, the GABBFF has enjoyed a...

2008, encouraging for Powerlifting

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Consolidation time in 09 – President Peter Green By Franklin Wilson While it is not one of the popular sports when compared to Football and Cricket, the rise of Powerlifting in Guyana in 2008 has...

Gunmen hold up three women at Non Pareil

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-residents appeal for street lights Police on the East Coast of Demerara have launched a hunt for two armed bandits who attacked three young women at Non Pareil, relieving them of cash, cell phones...

I’m not satisfied with progress of cycling – George Humphrey

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GCF must be more open By Franklin Wilson Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) Life Member and CEO of Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) George Humphrey, say he is not satisfied with the progress of the sport in...

Health Ministry was not obligated to transfer patient – RHO

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Regional Health Officer (RHO) of Region Seven, Merlene Ferrier, yesterday sought to “clear the air” on a recent report which suggested that officials of the Bartica Hospital failed to facilitate...

Underdog wins Domino competition in Wakenaam

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Underdog emerged victorious in a feature Domino competition played at Carlosh residence at Good Success in Wakenaam last Sunday. Underdog totalled 82 games with Carlosh Ramnarine getting 16, David...