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Alicia Foster execution…

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Cops detain suspect One .38 bullet recovered from victim’s body A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Sunday night shooting death of 26-year-old Environmental Officer Alicia...

Jail faces cell phone, SIM card retailers for poor record keeping

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Failing to report a lost or stolen cellular phone or SIM cards; not recording if you give your cell or SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) to someone, or plain not registering your contact information,...

House passes ‘spy’ legislation, opposition cite constitutional violations

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The controversial Interception of Communication Bill, which seeks to legalise what is commonly referred to as wiretapping, was passed in the National Assembly despite staunch opposition to the Bill....

US Ambassador gives Guyana kudos for PEPFAR programme

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By Melanie Allicock United States Ambassador to Guyana, John Jones, has lauded the local programme of the President Bush Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and has pledged continued support....

Guyana’s visa rejection rate consistent with region

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The actions of some Guyanese have made it bad for the majority to get a United States visa. This is according to United States Ambassador John Jones. Commenting on the high rate of visa rejection,...

More farmers issued invalid cheques

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‘Situation is very sad and embarrassing’ – GRDB General Manager More farmers were yesterday turned away from a Berbice bank when they went there with invalid cheques purportedly issued by...

90 million people to die from cancer by 2018

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Almost 200 cases diagnosed in Guyana annually – Health Minister Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has revealed that approximately 90 million persons worldwide will die in the next ten years...

There is none so blind

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There are times when the truth stares people in the face and they simply do not recognize it. At other times they ignore it, because it is their want to criticize and to level attacks, even when none...

Linden remembers dead cultural icon Aku

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Seven years ago today, Linden lost a man of diverse talents and capabilities — an icon in the field of entertainment, drama and cultural consciousness. That man — Burnell Lancelot Thomas,...

Army captain killed in hit-and-run

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– two cars impounded at Brickdam An army captain was killed on the spot, at around 22:00 hrs last night, in a hit-and-run accident near his Lot 1033 Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt home....

Burglars target bachelor

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Nineteen-year-old Kishaun Doobay returned on Saturday from a visit to his mother, and was shocked to find his house broken into and several household articles removed. Doobay, of Lot 105 Bagotville,...

Lethem housewife hospitalized after brutal beating

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Marian D’Aguiar, 28, is currently hospitalized at the Lethem Hospital, after she was severely beaten by her reputed husband on Thursday night. D’Aguiar suffered injuries to her head and...

EC rejects forest carbon credits in EU emissions trading scheme

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Asunción, Paraguay—The Global Forest Coalition, a worldwide coalition of NGOs and Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations, has welcomed the recommendation of the European Commission (EC) to exclude...

Enmore man charged with rice theft

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Wajeed Hanson, 33, of Foulis, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday placed on $75,000 bail when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It is...

Motorcyclist killed at B/V

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A 48-year-old motorcyclist died at around 02:45 hrs yesterday, some four hours after riding headlong into a car on the Beterverwagting public road, East Coast Demerara. The accident occurred at...

Municipal vendors clash with contractor over stall money

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Even as six vendors of the Vendors Mall have engaged the courts against the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown, five more are contemplating similar action against a contractor who they...

Cellink Premier League

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Explosive triple header this evening @ Tucville ground By Franklin Wilson As it was in the first so it is destined for in the second, we are referring to the first Cellink Premier League (CPL) when...

Regional One-Day tourney confirmed for Guyana

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Final-four could be played under lights By Sean Devers Switched from its original venue Florida, the 2008 Regional One-Day cricket competition will now be played in Guyana from November 14-27 and...

Police not targeting Gilhuys

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– Henry Greene “He is not targeted, not at all,” was the remark of Commissioner Henry Greene when he responded to statements reportedly made by Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys. Mr...

Uno, Big John, Spongy set to sizzle at GAPLF Seniors next Sunday @ Thirst Park

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When the Guyana Amateur Power Lifting Federation brings off their 2008 Senior National Championships next Sunday at the Banks DIH Sports Club Thirst Park, patrons will be treated to some exciting...

Digicel extends arm to Dharm Shala

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Digicel joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Food Day 2008 by supporting the Dharm Shala. Employees took the day off on Thursday to spend the day with inmates and provide lunch for the...

Man goes missing after seawall stroll

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A West Coast Berbice family is trying to trace the whereabouts of 41-year-old truck driver Jacob Hookumchand, who disappeared last Wednesday after going for a stroll. Hookumchand, of Bush Lot...

DHQ wins GDF Inter–Unit Athletics Championships

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Defence Headquarters (DHQ) fired its way to the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Inter–Unit Athletics Championships yesterday at the Sports Club ground at Base Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands. The Unit...

Biofuels can be a double-edged sword

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– Agri. Minister Biofuels can be considered a double-edged sword, if not handled properly. This was the assertion by Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, during the launching of the office of...

Record entries in for GMR&SC November 2 Meeting

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Caribbean Series leader Doug Maloney expected Some 105 drivers and riders have already signaled their intentions to participate in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) International...

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Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more