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OP financial records missing, hundreds of millions unaccounted for

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…wildlife alone accounts for $100M each year During the period July 1998 to June 2002, the records of revenue earned from the export of wildlife could not be located, and as such it is unclear...

This week’s Special Person is “Aunty Gladys” Accra

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” Had I done something else with my life I would have obviously made more money, but then I would have only been improving myself and family… by helping children I am helping society, and...

1,400 graduate at UG 42nd convocation

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Ms Khafka Khadine Alexander was yesterday adjudged Best Graduating Student and valedictorian when the University of Guyana, Turkeyen campus held its 42nd convocation at the National Cultural Centre....

Mob killings spark worry

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The recent mob killings of ex-convict Rickford Barker and electrician Hardel Haynes have sparked public concern over the groups who take the law into their own hands and dispense justice as they see...

Using the American example to forge one Guyana

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Dr. Richard Van West Charles On November 4, 2008, US citizens – and indeed American citizens of Caribbean heritage – voted impressively in favour of President-Elect Barack Obama. The world looked...

Public Works Ministry dumps waste on Hadfield Street

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As the city floods, many of the waterways have been cleared and desilted to help drain the floodwaters, and in doing so, reduce the impact of the rising waters. However, a Ministry of Public Works...

Eight regional projects attract US$10M

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While 25 projects were submitted for financing at the Agriculture Investment Forum, only eight have been funded. Advisor on Agriculture at the Caricom Secretariat, Sam Lawrence, said that the 25...

2008 “A very frustrating” year for City Hall

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– Mayor Greene Many organisations have had their share of trouble for this year, but somehow still managed to execute most of their plans. However, for the Mayor and Councillors of the City of...

Over 6,000 units of blood collected during 2008

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– Health Ministry The Ministry of Health has revealed that, up to the end of November, a total of 6,927 units of blood were collected by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). Of that...

Christmas Village on from tomorrow

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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), in association with the Guyana Arts and Craft Producers Association, will be hosting “The Gift and Craft Christmas Village” from tomorrow...

Shipping industry faced with many challenges

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Chairman of the Shipping Association of Guyana, Andrew Astwood, has said that the shipping industry has been faced with many challenges over the years. As an industry, Astwood said, he does believe...

$100M paid out so far to Carifesta participants

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– others may have to wait until next year Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, says that an estimated $100M has been paid out to the majority of Carifesta participants. He...

Over 2000 cases of domestic violence reported

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… more than 500 persons charged The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has reported that they have received and dealt with a total of 2,811 reports of domestic violence within the policing divisions...

Caricom Development Fund starts up with US$67M

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…regional bodies begin to seek loans The Caricom Development Fund is ‘up and running,’ as regional countries begin to make requests for usage of those funds, Head of the Caricom Secretariat,...

Health unit in place to deal with effects of flooding

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The Ministry of Health has revealed that there are several rapid response teams in place as it relates to the flooding situation being experienced in various parts of Guyana. It was noted that there...

Less talk more action, says PNCR

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…it is completed and currently with AG chambers for review – Manickchand Responding to criticism in the National Assembly that she was just providing the nation with lip service on the Sexual...

Some prisoners to get Christmas release

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…compliments of Food for the Poor For the eighth consecutive Christmas season, Food For The Poor will be making it possible for a group of prisoners of four countries to spend the season with their...

Body of second soldier recovered

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The search for Lance Corporal Colwin Harris, who went missing after the boating mishap on the Cuyuni River at Eteringbang last week, ended with the recovery of his body at the mouth of the Ekereku...

Five held for East La Penitence mob killing

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-In my whole entire life I never, ever, had a Christmas like this,” – Cheryl Sydney As investigations continue into the mob beating that led to the death of electrician Hardel Haynes, police have...

DSL launches new Cash and Carry Supermarket

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Distribution Services Limited (DSL), a subsidiary of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), yesterday launched a new Cash and Carry Supermarket on Sheriff Street, Campbellville. The new supermarket...

St. Joseph High shares Christmas cheer

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On Friday, teachers and students of the St Joseph High School, in keeping with the spirit of Christmas, took cheer to some less fortune children. Children of the Convalescent Home, St. Ann’s...

Farmer loses three fingers in cutlass attack

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A cattle farmer of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara was yesterday rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after his hand was almost severed in a cutlass attack. Irvin Duke, 27, lost three of...

Caribbean Airlines flight fails to land

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A Caribbean Airlines flight was unable to land at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport yesterday morning, because of heavy fog. This newspaper understands that BW 481 had to make an about turn and...

Kashif and Shanghai combat begins today at MSC ground

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Bakewell Topp XX play Rusal, Pele engage Milerock By Franklin Wilson The battle lines are already drawn and when the referees whistle sounds at 17:30hrs this evening at the Mackenzie Sports Club...

It’s not unusual for poor countries to host international events

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Dear Editor, I respond to Mr. Kissoon’s diatribe of December 12th 2008, titled, “Reckless Government,” in which he postulated that, due to the fact that Guyana is a poor country, the Government...

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Kaieteur News – TOTALTEC Inc., a provider of services to the energy and construction sectors here on Monday announced... more