Suriname’s intervention a blessing in disguise for CGX, says Kerry Sully

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By Mondale Smith An ‘interesting coincidence’ has allowed CGX to put a lot more science into its project which could now see Guyana earning as much as $200B per year once drilling commences and...

Woman, son brutalize young Berbician girl

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Liloutie Seepersaud and her son, Arnold, are to appear in the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court tomorrow to answer charges stemming from a severe beating they allegedly inflicted on 23-year-old,...

Jagdeo overturns ‘Fuzzy’ Sattaur’s suspension

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President Bharrat Jagdeo, who holds the portfolio of Minister of Information, has intervened and consequently caused the Board of Directors of National Communications Network (NCN) to rescind its...

Thief caught red-handed at GPHC maternity ward

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… Soundly thrashed A Charlotte Street man, who is said to be a known thief, ran out of luck yesterday after he was caught red-handed stealing in the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s...

Agriculture Ministry awards $141M in contracts

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Five contracts totaling $141 million were awarded to four contracting companies yesterday by the Ministry of Agriculture, under the Agricultural Sector Development Unit (ASDU). The agriculture...

Boy, 14, sustains shattered leg

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…Zeelugt water woes blamed     Due to the shortage of water at Tuschen and Zeelugt, one family was forced into another predicament on Tuesday last. On the day in question, 14-year-old Faoud...

Golden opportunity beckons for new economic policy

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Global Financial Crisis…     President Bharrat Jagdeo speaking at the 17th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, yesterday, told the session that the current global...

CANU denies KN report

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The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has refuted a claim in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News which stated that a rank had been charged for perverting a witness in the Colin Mack rape trial. A...

Businesses helping HIV/AIDS fight to be honoured

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The Guyana Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS is now finalizing arrangements for the adjudication of its 2009 Awards for Business Excellence and for the presentation of those awards at a formal ceremony...

Farmer charged for Lethem murder

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A 56-year-old farmer was yesterday remanded to prison for the capital offence when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. As an expressionless Ronald Charlie stood in the docks...

Food for the Poor continues poverty alleviation mission

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– offers tools to help with skills training   As part of its effort to fulfil its mandate to alleviate poverty throughout Guyana, Food For the Poor Guyana Inc. yesterday extended much needed...

Financial downturn pushes forest body to seek help

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In view of the present global financial and market crisis, the Forest Products Association (FPA) is seeking strong partnership and support from the government and other stakeholders. A release from...

COURTS rewards winners in customer celebration promotion

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Five customers took home prizes worth over $500,000, yesterday. The presentation was held in the Furniture Section of Courts’ Main Street location on Monday last. The customers had shopped between...

‘Same script, different cast’

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By Edison Jefford ‘Same script, different cast’ and so it was at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall Tuesday night, as enthusiasts watched the clinical demolition of Supply/Soesdyke and East...

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Smith to quit Presidency Joe Chapman has announced his candidature for Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) Presidency following holder of the current office, Uborn Smith’s decision to...

GDF takes pole position in Trophy Stall Rugby

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Just four days after playing to a commendable 19-19 tie against Yamaha Caribs, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) made an even bigger step when they beat Hornets 12-10 to take pole position in the Trophy...

Greene hits maiden century

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– Sookdeo out of action for two weeks On a straw coloured Eve Leary pitch, with nice bounce and good carry, Herrell Greene hit his first ever century as Royston Alkins XI reached 327-7 against...

No Guyanese in WI T20 women’s squad

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The West Indies selectors have named the following players for the International Cricket Council’s Women’s World Twenty20 Championship in England in June. No Guyanese have found favour with the...

Exciting contest anticipated in ABS finale

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The Rose Hall Town Windies Sports Bar and Young Warriors Cricket Club will clash in the final of the 1st ever ABS 40-Over, First Division tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board on Sunday....

Busta Champions of Champions bowls off Saturday

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The 2009 Busta Champions of Champions Cricket Tournament bowls off on Saturday with four matches. The tournament features eight of Berbice’s First Division teams and is sponsored by the Guyana...

Kool Kidz Inter-Secondary Schools Twenty/20 starts tomorrow

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The 2009 Kool Kidz Inter-Secondary Schools Twenty/20 cricket starts tomorrow at several venues across Region Six. The tournament has been organised by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club...

East Coast prime robbery suspect strikes again

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A well known criminal on the East Coast of Demerara once again eluded capture after carrying out three separate robberies in the Enterprise area on Tuesday night. The man and his accomplice managed...

Top golfers for Citizens Bank tourney

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A star-studded line up in expected for the second annual Citizens Bank Medal Play Golf tournament on Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club. Defending champion Gavin Todd is expected to be in action to...

GWI responds to water woes at Zeelugt, Tuschen

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Guyana Water Inc (GWI), in response to an article in Kaieteur News which stated that the residents of Zeelugt and Tuschen have been without water since last November, has indicated that GWI visited...

State media disappoints Health Minister

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Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has expressed his disappointment with the actions of the state media, which has not been giving adequate coverage to his press conferences since the beginning...