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Erskine to probe ‘rampant corruption’ in Georgetown Prisons

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–ranks fingered in organized crime ring within prison walls By Michael Jordan Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine has promised to investigate allegations about a ring of corrupt junior and senior...

Budget prescribes unachievable targets – Corbin

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… AFC laments no mention of job creation The 2009 projections in the budget as set out by Dr Ashni Singh in his Budget have been condemned by leader of the People’s National Congress Reform...

Essequibo man rapes mother, remanded

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A 25-year-old of Sparta, Essequibo Coast, who allegedly raped his mother on several occasions, while she was under the influence of alcohol, was remanded to prison by Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty....

Lawmen remanded on bribe allegation

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Five serving members of the Guyana Police Force were yesterday charged and remanded to prison after making a court appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. Corporal Tyron Edwards,...

Budget duplicates last year’s efforts on airstrip projects

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…project profile differs from Minister’s presentation By Tusika Martin and Gary Eleazar Parliamentarians are preparing to debate the 2009 Budget, which on Monday was presented under the theme,...

City Hall identifies elusive Subryanville developer

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Despite the reluctance on the part of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) to disclose the name of the developer constructing the illegal commercial establishment in Subryanville,...

Poultry farmer lands carnal knowledge charge

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Chicken farmer, 59-year-old Motilal Brijbhukan, of Lot 70 Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, on Monday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of carnal...

Bartica Speedboat Association calling for better facilities

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Members of the Bartica Speedboat Association are calling on the relevant authorities to provide them with all the necessary facilities to ensure the safety and comfort of commuters traveling from...

Renowned Guyanese Dr. Charles Denbow dies in Jamaica

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Guyanese Dr Charles Denbow, a member of the renowned local family of medical experts, died yesterday morning in his adopted homeland of Jamaica. He was 63. Prof. Denbow, who on October 11, 2000 was...

SOL Manager promises reduction in kerosene, gasoline prices

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Commerce Minister, Manniram Prashad yesterday met with manager of SOL, Ken Figaro, to discuss concerns of members of the Guyana Petrol Station Dealers Association. At the meeting, Figaro promised to...

Singh, Mohamed named in 16-man Guyana squad for next match

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Practice session fixed for 12:30hrs today at Stadium By Sean Devers The new Guyana senior selection Committee has selected a 16-man squad from which the final thirteen will be selected for Guyana...

Athletics Coach tackles major undertaking

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– seeks government assistance to use part of Durban Park If the Vice President of the Bedford All Stars Sports Club, Wayne Walcott, gets his way, local athletes will soon have a spanking...

Berbice, Georgetown & Linden FA’s pursuing inter-club competition

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Precursor to eminent national league By Franklin Wilson President of the Berbice Football Association (BFA) O’Jeer in a recent interview with Kaieteur Sport revealed that his association in...

GCB/Ministry of Education U-15 secondary schools cricket resumes

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Due to the inclement weather on Monday, the first round of the Guyana Cricket Board and Ministry of Education Inter-Secondary Schools Under-15 forty-over cricket competition which was scheduled...

Omar Farouk’s life was purposeful and creative – PNCR

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The People’s National Congress Reform has expressed sadness at the passing of Mr. Terry Nelson-Fraser, who is also known as Omar Farouk and “Halagala”, from a heart attack. The PNCR said that...

Woman attempts to smuggle marijuana into Court

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Just days after a Lay Pastor was caught trying to smuggle marijuana and cell phones into the Georgetown Prison, a woman was yesterday held trying to smuggle three grams of cannabis hidden in a box of...

Kings suspect ulterior motives behind suspension

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– says decision too late to be authentic By Edison Jefford There was always trouble brewing among the Kashif and Shanghai Kings and the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA), troubles...

Man found dead on front steps

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A 52-year-old man was discovered dead on his front steps early yesterday morning by his elderly mother. Nazim Juman, of 759 South Cummings Lodge, who was a diabetic, is believed to have died from...

Gilgeous Pawn Shop U-19 twenty/20 starts today in Berbice

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The inaugural Gilgeous Pawn Shop twelve (12) team under-19 knock-out twenty/20 cricket competition, to celebrate their 10th Anniversary is set to start this afternoon with four matches in the Ancient...

GCB names new selection panels

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Following the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) first Executive meeting held on February 6, new selection panels have been appointed to select senior and junior national teams. Claude Raphael and...

WBD girl runs away from home

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The family of Charlyn Dickerie, 15, of 35 Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, is frantically searching for their teenaged child, who has been missing since February 3, 2009. The family believes that...

GPL to repair faulty generator on WCD

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Following the constant power outages on the West Coast of Demerara, especially in communities between Windsor Forest and Parika, East Bank Essequibo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power...

Teachers at ‘Multi’ School appeals for structured sports programme

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By Michael Benjamin The once immaculately pruned playfield aback the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School is now akin to a jungle in the heart of the city. A closer examination reveals that the...

GCA two-day workshop begins today at DCC

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By Sean Devers The G.C.A. held a Symposium under the theme “Developing Quality Players”. The programme was chaired by one of the Vice Presidents, Neil Barry, who is also the Chairman of...

Barticians peeved over the upsurge in criminal activities

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– Regional officials support residents’ claim, police deny Over the past few weeks Bartica has been plagued by a series of armed robberies which are causing some discomfort to residents...

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