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Sophia gets $20M Amerindian Village

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Following weeks of strenuous work by members of each of the Amerindian tribes in Guyana, the long-awaited Amerindian Village was yesterday handed over to the Amerindian Affairs Minister, Ms. Pauline...

Guyana Watch Medical Team… More than 500 persons treated at Leonora Govt. School

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By Fareeza Haniff A total of 545 persons were examined at the Leonora Primary School, West Coast Demerara, yesterday, as the Guyana Watch Inc (GWI) took its medical team to the community. A number of...

Newly-bought helicopter blows up at Tacama

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On June 14, one of the two helicopters recently bought by the Guyana Government blew up at Tacama, and the craft has remained there ever since. According to reports, the pilot was starting the...

Guyana Relief Council donates to fire victims

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Yesterday the Guyana Relief Council continued to offer assistance to some disaster victims when it presented donations to eight families whose homes were destroyed by fire. The recipients were...

Some private schools face closure

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NEW AMSTERDAM, BERBICE – Region Six Education Officer Shafiran Bhajan has announced that several ‘bottom house’ schools in Region Six are facing closure if they do not shape up by the new...

Fire razes upstairs of Albouystown house

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The Saturday morning calm of Albouystown was seared as, at approximately 11:00 hours, a fire blazed through the upstairs of the house on Lot 25 James and Hill Streets, Albouystown. The house,...

Man found dead on Schoon Ord Public Road

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…Police suspect hit and run Police on the West Coast of Demerara are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body on the Schoon Ord Public Road, West Bank Demerara. At...

Minibus conductors accused of ripping off passengers

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Residents living in Mahaica, who utilise public transportation on a regular basis, have accused minibus drivers and conductors of taking advantage of the fare increase issue. Some passengers...

Guyana’s oldest policing body is 171 years old

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The City Constabulary will today commence one week of activities to mark its 171st anniversary. The City Constabulary, commonly referred to as ‘City Police’ is the oldest policing organisation in...

Businesswoman released on bail for stolen passport

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Bibi Rahaman and Chabiraj Ragnauth have been released on bail after they were charged for being in possession of two stolen Republic of Guyana passports. The two made their appearance on Friday...

Splashmin’s to come alive with Jamzone Fever

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Come August 17, the Splashmin’s Fun Park and Resort will be engulfed as Hits and Jams Entertainment unleashes their 2K8 Jamzone Fever. Ten dazzling Jamzone hopefuls will take to the stage as they...

Junior Caribbean Squash Championships…Guyana capture the double

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– girls dominate, boys triumph in epic final against host Guyana girls dominated Bermuda 5-0 to claim the title, while the boys pulled out a 3-2 triumph in an epic encounter against the host at...

TCL Group regional three-day U-19 cricket (4th round)…Creary hammers ton as Jamaica take 1st day honours against Guyana

Jul 20, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on TCL Group regional three-day U-19 cricket (4th round)…Creary hammers ton as Jamaica take 1st day honours against Guyana

By Sean Devers in Barbados In association with Digicel, TCL, Pepsi, Smalta, Demerara Power Company & Lifetime Realty An entertaining 177-run sixth wicket partnership between Skipper and West...

GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ on July 27…Countdown begins, competitors readying themselves

Jul 20, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ on July 27…Countdown begins, competitors readying themselves

By Rawle Welch With eight days to go before the start of the third round of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club 2008 Series, drivers, riders and karters are all busy getting their machines into...

Golden Jaguars’ Codrington and Moore on the ball

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Guyanese national striker Nigel ‘Powers’ Codrington and left side defender Walter ‘Boyd’ Moore scored on either side of the half to give Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA a 2-1 victory over the...

Questions for Wong and his ‘aficionados’

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By Edison Jefford Clifford Wong, a self–proclaimed sports executive, has completely misunderstood the context of my last essay and in so doing has involved who he called “Guyanese track...

Local Jaguars kick off DCC preparations with Beep Test

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Training to continue twice daily Under the guidance of Coach Wayne Dover, 30 local players commenced training for the 2008 Digicel Caribbean Championship (DCC) with Endurance Fitness Test also known...

Kennard Memorial Turf Club to stage Clico Day at August 24 meet

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The Kennard Memorial Turf Club will stage their Clico Day at the races programme on August 24 at their Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne Racetrack. About $3M in prize money along with trophies are at stake in...

Guyana National legacy Run to take place today

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The National Legacy Run 2008 organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and PAHO/WHO will take place today. The Run,...

Shem Domino Team win Allan Carter Memorial trophy

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Shem Domino team won the Sgt. Allan Carter Memorial trophy last Sunday at Shem’s Hide out, Vryheid’s Lust on the East Coast in the memorial Domino competition staged there. They tallied 73 games...

National U-17 hammer Plaisance in 1st warm up game

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By Franklin Wilson The national under-17 football squad presently preparing for the 2008 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) competition, which kicks off on the 29th in Trinidad and Tobago, played their...

The nonsense that has been going on for administration at City Hall

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Dear Editor, As a former employee of the Georgetown City Council, I am dismayed and ashamed, but not really surprised, at the recent disclosure of financial irregularity, discriminatory practices and...

Peeping Tom – MALIGNANT GOVERNANCE

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There are grave political implications arising out of the recent assault on press freedom. While I expect an early resolution to this problem, I am deeply concerned that the Gordon Moseley issue is...

The Baccoo speaks

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Another fire is going to strike and again people will blame the Guyana Power and Light. However, careless wiring of a home is something that people are warned against yet many for one reason or the...

Use of excessive violence spreading like a virus in the disciplined services

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Dear Editor, The death of 34-year-old Edwin Niles from horrific injuries sustained under torture at the Georgetown Prison in Camp Street, allegedly at the hands of a combination of members of the...