September 17, 2008

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Wismar Hospital attack…Prime suspect confesses

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– nurses’ stolen jewellery recovered The prime suspect in the attack on two hospital nurses has reportedly confessed, and has led detectives to a resident to whom he gave items he stole from...

Special religious ceremony for Lusignan massacre victims

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– Joint Services praised for ‘taking out’ criminals Thousands gathered to pay homage to the slain victims of the Lusignan massacre last evening at the Lusignan Market Tarmac, where the...

Le Meridien investors mull sale of hotel

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….US$8M offer currently being negotiated This newspaper has been reliably informed that the investors of Le Meridien are considering a sale of the hotel when the franchise’s contract expires in...

PNCR now sucking-up to CARICOM

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– OP A statement from the Office of the President yesterday noted that the latest act of confusion by the People’s National Congress Reform is demonstrated in its press statement on Monday...

Shot fugitive’s mom, girlfriend detained for allegedly harbouring him

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Police at Linden have arrested the mother and girlfriend of a man who was shot last Friday during a confrontation with a Wismar businessman. The two women were detained on Sunday after police...

Dumpsite issues…Future combustion cannot be ruled out

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– Mayor…says unfortunate that Local Govt. Minister uses incident for political rhetoric City Mayor Hamilton Green says it is unfortunate that the Local Government Minister, Kellawan Lall,...

Inadequate furniture at North Georgetown Secondary worries parents

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Parents of students attending the North Georgetown Secondary School are very concerned about the conditions under which their children are accommodated at the learning institution. Yesterday, several...

Sexually molested toddler placed into foster care

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The three-year-old boy who was allegedly sexually assaulted by his policeman father is now in foster care. The decision was taken to place the child in a home following revelations that he continues...

Latin America, Caribbean could save US$36B through energy efficiency investments

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SAO PAULO – Latin American and Caribbean countries could save an estimated US$36 billion over the next decade by adopting affordable and available technologies to improve their energy...

No bail for cargo assistant on ganja charge

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Acing Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle has refused bail to an employee of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, after he was charged with possession of narcotics for the...

Accused duo in stolen car saga remanded

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Two men were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged separately in connection with a stolen car. Sunil Sukhdeo and Duean Boston made their appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’...

Non-conclusion of rice purchase arrangements being addressed

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…in excess of 32,000 tonnes available for export Local exporters can enter into contracts to ship in excess of 32,000 tonnes of rice as the Guyana rice industry braces itself for its highest...

Negotiations between Linden Hospital Complex and GPSU resolved

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— nurses to resume duty tomorrow After intense negotiations between the Linden Hospital Complex and the Guyana Public Service Union, a Memorandum of Agreement between the two sides was signed...

No evacuation required

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– MOH The Ministry of Health says it has not advised an evacuation of persons from the communities near the Mandela dumpsite. In a release, the Ministry of Health says it has been monitoring...

Shot fugitive’s mom, girlfriend detained for allegedly harbouring him

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Police at Linden have arrested the mother and girlfriend of a man who was shot last Friday during a confrontation with a Wismar businessman. The two women were detained on Sunday after police...

Health official denies making public evacuation call to “dumpsite victims”

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Head of the Public Health Department of City Council, Dr. B. Jeffrey, is refuting statements attributed to her by the Stabroek News that she made a public ‘evacuation call’ to residents affected...

Dumpsite constables on ‘work-to-rule’

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…City Hall employees likely to strike for non-payment of increases The five City Constables responsible for security at the Mandela Avenue dumpsite are presently on a ‘work-to-rule’ protest as...

Noble House Seafoods Indoor Hockey…Old Fort ‘A’ maintain ascendancy

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By Rawle Welch Beginning with a 3-goal advantage, Old Fort ‘A’ had to pull out all the stops to repel a spirited challenge from Everest Hikers ‘A’ that ensured they maintain their ascendancy...

Significant decrease in road fatalities

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…but 14,012 speeding cases made in nine months – Police There has been a significant decrease in road fatalities this year, when compared to 2007. A police press release stated that enforcement...

Sans Souci Riders win Cell Zone, GT&T 20/20 tourney

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Roopnarine Persaud 3-19 and 43 off 18 balls stars By Franklin Wilson Captain and man-of-the-match Roopnarine Persaud snared 3-19 then returned with the bat to smash a quick fire 18 ball 43 spiced...

President Jagdeo pledges financial commitment to Deaf Awareness Week activities

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President Bharrat Jagdeo has pledged to financially support Deaf Awareness Week activities set to begin on Sunday with a march and rally at the National Park. This commitment was made yesterday when...

GFA/DeSinco U-18 reaches knock out stage

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Eight teams advance By Franklin Wilson Eight teams have made it through to the knock-out stage of the DeSinco Group of companies sponsored Georgetown Football Association (GFA) under-18 league...

Women and Gender Equality Commission to replace NCW

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The new Women and Gender Equality Commission will replace the National Commission on Women to play a more crucial role. The responsibilities of the new body will include addressing gender issues,...

Ovid-Richardson stake claim for debut national selection

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Daniels, Khan among the wickets in 1st Guyana Under-17 cricket trialBy Sean Devers In steaming hot conditions on a true batting track, Harrinarine Chattergoon’s X1 defeated Dexter Solomon’s X1 by...

Farmer charged for gun possession:

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Eustace Rodriguez, 43, of Kato Village, Lethem, was yesterday remanded to prison for allegedly having a shotgun in his possession, knowing that he is not the holder of a firearm licence. It is...

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – An attempt is now being made by a few member states of the Organization of American States (OAS), using procedural manoeuvres, to prevent a proposed “Declaration on the Rights of Persons and Peoples of African Descent” from proceeding to the OAS...

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(Kaieteur News) – When a member of the New York Police Department hears mention of the IAD, red madness takes over. IAD stands for Internal Affairs Division. IAD is not respected by its cop constituency. It is feared. Feared like the Grim Reaper’s chainsaw. IAD snoops around, builds files, can...

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