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Billions stalled in inactive accounts

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…lack of info stymies closure, transfer to coffers – Dr Luncheon The failure of timely bank reconciliations and the opening of new bank accounts subsequent to 1992 have contributed to...

Prisoner bolts from court, cops abandon chase at trench

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What appeared to be a normal court day at the Wales Magistrate’s Court, West Bank Demerara, turned out to pose a dilemma for police officers when yet another prisoner escaped from lawful custody....

Crane residents complain of police harassment

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Some residents in the community of the Jetty Squatting Area, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, have bitterly complained about the treatment they have received at the hands of some police officers...

Mystery surrounds Roger Khan’s spy gear…U.S. has no record of how equipment got to Guyana

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No proof of Govt. request for import – Dr Luncheon The US State Department has no record of a request by Guyana to import any of the surveillance equipment that was held with Shaheed Roger...

Civil society outlines vision for secure Guyana by 2013

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The curtains came down on the second US/Guyana civil-military relations conference, with participants outlining a vision that they hope will see Guyana become a secure and well-governed democratic...

Another documentary on Guyana hits the market

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The third in a series of documentaries on Guyana by Captain Mike Charles was launched yesterday at the Ministry of Tourism. This documentary – Guyana Yours to Discover— Wild Guyana –...

Abduction allegation lands man in jail

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Magistrate Priya Beharry on Wednesday denied bail to Avory Scott, 34, who is charged with the indictable offence of abduction with intent to rob Tracy Daniels. According to the prosecution, the...

Stabroek News founder hospitalised

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Editor-In-Chief of Stabroek News, Mr David De Caires, has been admitted at a city hospital after he collapsed yesterday morning at his 239 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg home. According to...

Thirteen-year-old on robbery charge

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A 13-year-old, who allegedly stole one music cart valued at $ 800,000, two gold rings,100 Digicel $200 flex cards, and two silver rings from Michael Scipio, has to remain in jail until August 25. On...

Wales sugar workers strike against GAWU

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Although sugar workers at the various estates commenced strike action on Wednesday to emphasise their displeasure at ongoing wage negotiations between the Guyana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) and...

GuySuCo mulls closure of LBI due to strike

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The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is considering closing its La Bonne Intention (LBI) factory due to severe financial loss. Yesterday, Chief Executive Officer (ag), Paul Bhim, told the media...

GECOM temporary staff protest over non-payment

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Some of the people who were employed as voluntary staff at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are currently complaining about the twist in the agreement between themselves and the company. That...

City Council clamps down on illegal disposal service

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The Solid Waste Management of the Mayor and City Council has tightened its grip on a disposal service operating on the West Coast and West Bank of Demerara. On Wednesday night, a constable attached...

Like CN get katahar seeds

Aug 15, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Like CN get katahar seeds

The Parrot tuned in to the Half Dozen Channel to be on the roll call of those who tuned in to the return of the “Vise”. The “fuss” thing I noticed was that the Host, CN, announced, said that...

Money and double standards

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Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Clement Rohee and Mrs. Janet Jagan last week lamented the awarding of international aid to small countries with strings attached. They were both commenting on a specific...

DDL wins appeal against GRA

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Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), one of the leading manufacturers of wines and spirits in Guyana, reported yesterday that the company is cooperating with officers from the Guyana Revenue Authority...

$7M being spent on Plaisance Market upgrade

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The Plaisance/Industry Market, East Coast Demerara, is at present undergoing rehabilitation funded by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development at a cost of $7M. Minister of Local...

Glen get away from police

Aug 15, 2008 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Glen get away from police

De motto of de police is ‘Protect and Serve’. Dem always protecting somebody and serving somebody else. Dem does go suh far as to serve summons. De other day a policeman stand up at de traffic...

Cush, Chanderpaul and Sarwan in Stanford Superstars 20/20 squad

Aug 15, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Cush, Chanderpaul and Sarwan in Stanford Superstars 20/20 squad

By Sean Devers Malteenoes Sports Club and Guyana veteran all-rounder Lennox Cush has been included in the Stanford Superstars squad to face England in the Stanford 20/20 for US$20million on November...

Observation Ward inferno…Patient detained at East Ruimveldt Outpost

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The mother of the mental patient accused of starting last Wednesday’s hospital inferno has alleged that appalling security conditions at the Observation Ward allowed violent inmates to fashion...

Prison guard shoots at man outside Camp Street jail

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A woman was reportedly injured by pellets when authorities of the Georgetown Prisons opened fire on a man whom they suspected had thrown a prohibited substance over the walls of the facility....

West Indies Women’s cricket begins tomorrow

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Guyana open campaign against hosts St Lucia By Sean Devers Guyana, without a title in regional Women’s cricket, begin as the underdogs tomorrow when they face off with host St Lucia in the opening...

Guyana Beverage Inc. renews partnership with Fruta Conquerors FC

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$700,000 in gear and equipment handed over Guyana Beverage Inc. distributors of Guyana’s number one juice, Fruta, yesterday maintained their relationship with city club Fruta Conquerors for the 9th...

Who is who in the Goodwill Swimming squad

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Kaieteur Sport presents the final installment of the mini profiles of the local youngsters competing at the annual Goodwill Swimming Championships, which starts today at the Castellani Pool on...

DCC take unassailable 2-nil in three match U-19 cricket series

Aug 15, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on DCC take unassailable 2-nil in three match U-19 cricket series

DCC defeated Bartica by 16 runs at the DCC ground yesterday to take an unassailable 2-nill lead in their three-match Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport HIV/AIDS awareness under-19 cricket series....

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…Peeping Tom kaieteur News – Advocates for fingerprint verification in Guyana’s elections herald it as... more