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Sanata Complex deal… ‘We made a mistake’

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We THOUGHT it was covered in law – Da Silva …Rovin Deodat stymies questioning at tax seminar “We made a mistake…We thought it was covered in law.” This admission was made by Head of the...

Policeman dies after collision with truck

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A police officer is now dead as a result of a fatal accident which occurred yesterday morning at the intersection of Regent and Light Streets. Dead is Lance Corporal Michael Pratt Jr., 30, of Lot...

Blackout shuts down CJIA, three landings aborted

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A lightning strike leading to a lengthy blackout, an outdated and overheating generator along with faulty battery backups last evening led to the complete shut down of the Cheddi Jagan International...

OP staffer’s nude body found in Diamond house

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Mystery surrounds the death of senior Office of the President official, Albert Henry, 54, whose decomposing body was discovered in his 599 Fourth Street, Diamond New Scheme, East Bank Demerara house...

Between 1994-2007… $23 billion realized from privatization deals

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…but not all went to Treasury Between 1994 and 2007, in excess of $23 billion was realized from the privatisation of public companies and real estate. But not all of monies came directly into the...

Kitty man dies after chopping

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Keith Josiah, 48, of 220 Thomas Street, Kitty, died at the Georgetown Public Hospital shortly after 20:00 hours last night while undergoing emergency medical attention. According to the man’s...

Jagdeo pleased about Guyana’s selection for forest incentive

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Expressing his satisfaction yesterday that Guyana is among 14 developing countries recently selected as the first to receive money for combating tropical deforestation and climate change from an...

Gunmen strike along Eccles Old Road

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The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred shortly after noon yesterday in the vicinity of Eccles Old Road, East Bank Demerara. Chrishandatt Deolall and Paul Hector were attacked and...

Berbician blames Cuban medical scheme for poor eyesight

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Bushram Ramroop, a resident of Port Mourant, thought himself fortunate enough to have been selected as one of the many Guyanese selected to travel to Cuba to receive medical treatment for a cataract...

Collapsed bridge… New Providence residents find alternative parking

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Residents of New Providence are still attempting to adjust after a bridge collapsed on Monday, cutting them off from vehicular access. Yesterday, many of the residents continued to park their...

Man blasted with shotgun, assailant detained

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Ishwar Khemraj, 39, was shot at about 22:30hrs on Monday as he was walking along Zeeburg Sideline Dam, East Bank Essequibo. According to the police, Khemraj was walking when it is alleged that a man...

GRDB awards prize-winning entries during centenary observances

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The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) yesterday unveiled the winning entries in its Logo and Motto competition as part of the board’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Vikash Bhawani captured the...

Lifeline Counseling launches programme for vulnerable children

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Lifeline Counseling, a non–governmental organisation, has launched a vocational programme aimed at empowering young Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). The programme would be accommodating some...

Miner remanded for carnal knowledge charge

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A Waramadong teen has been remanded to prison after he appeared in court to answer a charge of carnal knowledge. The accused, Colin Augustine, made his appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’...

Man catches wife in compromising position

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… ends up in jail for beating her Despite his plea for leniency, 45-year-old William Johnson was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for assaulting his reputed wife when he appeared before...

Court hears of the chase of the chain snatcher

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Yesterday a man described as a known character was granted bail in the sum of $75,000 by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle. Troy Ames, 29, of 41 Middle Street, Pouderoyen, allegedly...

Causing death driver asked to post $450,000 bail

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Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle has granted bail to the tune $450,000 to a mechanic who has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The accused, Lakeram Ramcharitar, made...

TCL Group regional one-day series (1st round)

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Foo (87), Griffith (81), Hetmyer (50) shine as Guyana whip L/Wards By Sean Devers in Barbados Jonathan Foo, Trevon Griffith and Seon Hetmyer hit half-centuries as Guyana beat the Leeward Islands by...

Guyana versus T&T Schoolgirls Windball Series

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Locals draw first blood with six-wicket win By Rawle Welch Defending champions Guyana made a bright start against Trinidad and Tobago with a resounding six wicket win in the opening game of their...

Gordon’s basketball clinic gets underway

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– laments lack of sponsorship The Bevon Gordon Basketball Clinic for children, which formed part of a “Big Brother, Big Sister” Volunteer Youth Corp (VYC) programme, got underway Saturday last...

GASA name 38-member team for Goodwill championships

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Following 3-days of intense trials, the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) announced the names of its 38-member team to contest the upcoming Goodwill Swimming Championships scheduled for the...

BFA / Coca Cola division-one league

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Rosignol post 1st win; Real Union, Mahaicony & Corentyne take full points Rosignol United posted their first win and points of the 2008 Coca Cola / Berbice Football Association (BFA) 2008 League...

Gayle changes mind about WI captaincy

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Jamaican Chris Gayle has rescinded his earlier decision not to make himself available to captain the West Indies cricket team. Over the weekend reports circulated around the Caribbean stating that...

PMTC hosts 1- day Horse Race meet on Sunday

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The best horses in the land are expected to be in the line up on Sunday when the Port Mourant Turf Club brings off a big 1-day Horse Race Meeting on Sunday. C/Class and Lower Thoroughbreds will match...

MCY&S Inter Block kicks off at Pouderoyen tonight

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Rivalry in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport (MCY&S) Nationwide Inter Block Football competition is set to kick off this evening at the West Demerara Secondary School ground from 18:30hrs....

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How do you analyse a Budget?

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- What if in tabling the 2025 Budget, the Minister with responsibility for Finance did... more