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Air Traffic Controllers stay away from Ogle

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By Rustom Seegopaul The Ogle Airstrip Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower was yesterday unmanned, as three of the controllers reported sick and the others were unwilling to work above and beyond the call...

Cop nabbed with hijacked car

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“I follow the car and see the man stop and gone in Eve Leary then I called the police” – owner A policeman is at present under close arrest after he was caught in a car that was hijacked...

Guyanese shot dead by carjackers in T&T

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Investigators believe he was eyewitness to murder Family members of a Guyanese man who was killed last Friday in Trinidad and Tobago are still awaiting answers on the circumstances surrounding his...

Men stoned to death for adultery

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TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) – Officials say two men in Iran have been stoned to death for adultery and murder, while another escaped death by digging his way out of the hole where he was buried to face...

Lukewarm response to $25,000 monthly

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Neighbourhood Policing… The neighbourhood policing programme which was launched in the year 2007 has seen minimal success, according to Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee. The new concept...

GFC certifies 18 new timber graders

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…focuses on lesser known species The Guyana Forestry Commission will be focusing on promoting the harvesting of lesser used species of timber during this year, even as the Forestry Bill engages the...

M&CC to spend $9M on construction of city bridges

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About $9 M will be expended within the next month by the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) to construct 15 bridges in the city. And according to Deputy Mayor Robert Williams,...

Another Guyanese student to attend Obama’s inauguration

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A Guyanese student at the University of Toronto has been selected to attend the historic inauguration of United States President Barack Obama, on January 20 in Washington DC. Darren Jordan, 19,...

20-year-old remanded on two counts of attempted murder

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Terrance Wills, 20, of 217 Middle Road, La Penitence, was yesterday slapped with two counts of attempted murder when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It is alleged that...

Members finally paid monies

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Missing penny bank money The remaining members of the “Lily of Fields Church” who were awaiting their monies from the treasurer, Joan Harry, have been paid. This newspaper was told that the last...

Man sells teen daughter into marriage for cash, beer, meat

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CNN) — A California man sold his 14-year-old daughter to an 18-year-old man for cash, beer and meat, then called police when the prospective bridegroom didn’t live up to his end of the deal,...

‘Lepto’ victim sought medical attention one week later

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After being afflicted with an extraordinary fever compounded with a massive headache and spasms for almost one week, 50-year-old Ralph Stewart was convinced that he needed medical attention. With the...

Tennis courts, Squash facility top priority – Sports Minister

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– multi-purpose sports complexes axed By Rawle Welch Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony last Monday gave an insightful interview with Kaieteur Sport where he outlined...

IAC extends help to Mahaicony, Mahaica Creeks residents

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Last Saturday, representatives of the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) visited residents affected by the current intense rainfall in the Mahaicony and Mahaica Creeks. Neaz Subhan, Raymond Azeez, Evan...

Basketball leaders in decisive meeting today

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– future of federation, AGM key issues By Edison Jefford The remnants of the direction of local basketball seem to indicate that major stakeholders took serious offence to last year’s dismal...

BCBC appoints six executive members

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Four committees named The Berbice Cricket Board of Control met on Sunday last and appointed six executive members in keeping with constitutional requirements following their just concluded Annual...

M&M Snackette presents prizes to Xmas promotion winners

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Yesterday, the management and staff of M&M Snackette presented the winners of the company’s Christmas promotion with their prizes. During a simple ceremony which was held at the Peter’s Hall...

Residents of Joseph Pollydore Street appeal to the M&CC

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Some residents of Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge are appealing to officials at City Hall to remedy an engineering problem that has created a health hazard and is disrupting their lives. The problem...

GTTA to name provisional national teams

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– at meeting this weekend By Edison Jefford With the intention of exposing more players internationally and strengthening the base of the sport domestically, table tennis officials will meet...

Where is Guyana’s Cricket Going?

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Dear Editor, Like all Guyanese, I share a deep sense of disappointment over the performance of our senior team in the recent match against the Windward Islands. During the 70’s, 80’s and even the...

Kaieteur News regrets

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In yesterday’s issue of the Kaieteur News, a report appeared that David Edwards, 45, of Princeville, Mahdia, who was charged for the unlawful possession of a 12-gauge firearm cartridge, was tried...

Masquerade folklore rapidly slipping from society

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Although the masquerade band has been a significant feature in society throughout the year, many have decided that the art form has lost its impact and authenticity, since those participating are...

Culbard retained as President of Cricket Umpire’s and Scorer’s Association

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Grantley Culbard retained the Presidency when the Georgetown Cricket Umpire’s and Scorer’s Association held their Annual General Meeting at the CCWU clubroom on Sunday 11, last. As a matter of...

JP Association urges members to cease from any unauthorized acts

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The president, Hermon Bholaisingh, and executive of the Guyana Justices of the Peace and Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits Association is advising members of the profession to cease from indulging...

Sports will continue to be a priority for us – DDL official

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By Rawle Welch In recognition of the important role that corporate sponsorship plays in the sustenance of sports, Kaieteur Sport has endeavoured to get first hand their views in relation to their...

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Body of Chinese national who fell from new Demerara River bridge recovered

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