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Another leptospirosis death

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Ralph Stewart, 50, of 5 Hadfield Street, Lodge became the latest victim of the flood waters when he succumbed last night. He had been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital with a temperature and...

37 suspected lepto cases detected – CMO

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By Sharmain Cornette Since the current rainy season commenced, the Ministry of Health has detected 37 suspected cases of leptospirosis, 10 of which have since been confirmed. This disclosure was...

Draconian legislation primary reason for overcrowded prisons

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…lack of judges and ineffective police prosecution also at fault – Basil Williams Prominent attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament Basil Williams yesterday lambasted recent comments by...

GDF announces promotions of 494 officers and ranks

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Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Bharrat Jagdeo, has approved the promotions of 494 ranks of the Guyana Defence Force. The list of promotions comprises 78 officers and 416 other...

Digicel fairy grants wish to mechanic

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…will live free for a year, dream vacation, money to donate, among others For months Digicel customers have been hoping and praying that the Digicel fairy would grant them their wish of living...

Security guard found face-down in trench

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When 64-year-old Philbert Liverpool did not show up for work on Sunday night, his employers believed that he was not feeling well and maybe had called it a day. What they did not know was that the...

New well in the pipeline for Tuschen

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– new Housing and Water Minister visits affected community Newly appointed Minister of Housing and Water, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by top brass of the Guyana Water Inc. and senior...

GPL gears for prepaid meter service

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– U.S. company awarded US$500,000 supply contract UtiliSol, a company from Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA), pushing energy innovation in developing countries, has been awarded a US$500,000...

Dismissed for failing to come to work in the future

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Mohamed Deen, a former equipment worker who was previously working with Region Four, was dismissed by the Region for not coming to work four days in the future. Deen presented his termination letter,...

Agriculture Ministry requests GDF assistance to monitor EDWC

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…water dumping into Mahaica/Mahaicony outlets ceases Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud yesterday confirmed in a telephone interview that he has submitted a request to the Secretary of the...

Plans afoot to ensure minimal impact

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Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has said that, at present, the administration is currently making and is still assessing more interventions that could be made to minimise the impact of the...

Guyanese talks of life as a leader in the U.S. Army

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(Reprinted from YumaSun.com) A top leader at Yuma Proving Ground says that soldiers serving in the Army today are simply the best he’s ever seen. That’s saying a lot when you are Command...

Finally…

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The growing pile of garbage along Sussex Street has been cleared, much to the satisfaction of persons who live in the environs. Late last week, persons had expressed concern over the refuse, saying...

City obligated to pay workers millions in retroactive monies

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The deferring of leave passage payment to senior municipal workers was cited as a means through which the Guyana Labour Union (GLU)-represented workers can be afforded the retroactive sum of their...

M&CC to review relationship with Republic Bank

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The failure of the Republic Bank to render assistance to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown when it was faced with its recent financial crisis may see the municipality rethinking the...

Cops nab suspected ‘trigger man’

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Police have detained a suspect who is believed to be one of the gunmen who killed businessman Ricardo Henriques at the Juice Power establishment on Middle Street last November. A police official said...

Lack of practice main reason for defeat says Manager

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Coach blames lack of players’ mental fortitude By Sean Devers in Grenada Guyana plunged to an embarrassing innings and 147-run defeat to the Windward Islands before Tea on day three of their...

Man remanded over broken glass door

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Junior Nedd, 32, of Lot 33 D’Urban Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown, yesterday appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson to face the charge of unlawful and malicious damage to...

Devon Smith aims for 1000 runs this season

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….and Windies recall for England series Stuart Williams (974), Carl Hooper (954) and Chris Gayle (945) are the only batsmen in regional first-class cricket to reach 900 runs in a single season...

Shooting at Robb Street suspect nabbed after two months on the run

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After being on the run for almost two months, Idi Bowman ended up being caught by police officers. Bowman, 27, of 57 Robb Street, allegedly discharged a loaded firearm with the intent to murder...

Khan replies to Michael Benjamin article

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President of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association Affeeze Khan has responded to an article appearing in last Sunday’s edition of the Kaieteur news, written by sports journalist Michael...

Sophia woman remanded for killing Barbadian

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A Sophia woman who is accused of killing her Barbadian lover was remanded to prison when she appeared before a magistrate at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. Tramangra Williams, of South Sophia,...

Duo charged for assaulting reporter, man fined for army boots

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June-Ann St. Jules, 43, of Harris Street, Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, and Raul Prince, also 43, of Broad Street, Charlestown, were yesterday granted $65,000 bail after the two made their court...

Rock among top junior performers

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-recognised as a special talent Strong performances by eighteen year-old Guyana Defence Force Private Clevon Rock has placed him among the top contenders for the 2008 junior sports personality award....

Off to jail for one shotgun cartridge

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David Edwards, 45, of Princeville Village, Mahdia, will have to remain in jail until January 21, ostensibly for being in possession of a shotgun cartridge. Yesterday, he appeared before acting Chief...

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Dem signs need calibrating

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News- Dem boys bin pass one of dem fancy speed meter signs wah de guvament put up fuh tell drivers... more