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Extend forensic audit to Govt. officials – PNCR

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The People’s National Congress Reform yesterday issued a statement calling for the forensic audit to include senior Government officials and corrupt business people. According to the party, it has...

February month end is new deadline for removal

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By Sharmain Cornette The urgency of ridding the Lamaha embankment of squatters was re-emphasised yesterday when the Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn, and Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan...

CDC’s Atherly promoted to National Security Coordinator

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– not fired from CDC, as reported in sections of the media Head of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), retired Major-General Michael Atherly, has been promoted to National Security Coordinator...

Japan gives US$9.5M for Berbice water project

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The Japanese Government is funding the second phase of the Corriverton Water Project at a cost of US$9.5M. The project will see the establishment of a new water treatment plant at Queenstown,...

Bandits tie up businessman and family

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– abandon stolen car at roadblock Quick action by the police led to the recovery of a Toyota Carina AT 212 motor car which was stolen by two bandits during a daring robbery at Enterprise, East...

Minister Benn installs new T&HD heads, calls in state auditors

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Works Minister Robeson Benn has set about justifying his sending home of two top Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) officials. Last Thursday, it was reported that Minister Benn had sacked...

Presumptuous ambition

Jan 17, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Presumptuous ambition

Dear Editor, The emergence of Van West Charles on the scene has created quite a stir among party supporters of the PNCR. If it is true that Van West honestly wants to lead the PNCR, he should arise...

Armed robberies rose in 2008, fewer illegal guns seized

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— police Preliminary figures released by the Guyana Police Force show that there were more armed robberies in 2008 than in the previous three years; but fewer illegal firearms were seized last...

Proposed child protection legislation all-encompassing

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A person, who, by commission or omission, wilfully contributes to a child being in need of protective intervention, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200,000 or...

East Coast Policing Group benefits from donation

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The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday handed over a quantity of items to ‘cluster four’ of the ‘C’ Division Community Policing Group of the East Coast of Demerara. The items were handed over...

Workplace fight leads to substantial bail

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Gregory Ward, 31, of 70 Evans Street, Charlestown, was yesterday granted $75,000 bail by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It is alleged that Ward, on January 13 last, wounded Afeez Maraj....

Motorists can clarify toll with relevant authorities

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– Public Works Minister The assignment of toll to vehicles crossing the Berbice Harbour Bridge will be determined by their weight and classification, according to Public Works Minister Robeson...

Guyana recorded highest rice production in 2008

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The rice production for 2008 exceeded the anticipated quota, earning a whopping $118M for the country, and is recorded as the highest in the history of Guyana. According to statistics from the...

Obama’s presence at Summit of Americas a unique opportunity – ACS

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Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Luis Fernando Andrade Falla, yesterday said that the presence of United States President Barack Obama at the upcoming Summit of the...

CCC battle to respectable total against Guyana

Jan 17, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on CCC battle to respectable total against Guyana

Bridgetown, Barbados – Combined Campuses & Colleges (CCC) were 262 for eight off 89.5 overs in their innings at the close of play on the opening day of their West Indies first-class match...

Sanitary conditions at B/dam lockups pose no public health risk

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…public health inspectors do not visit detention facilities –Ramsammy Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy told the National Assembly on Thursday that he does not believe that the conditions at...

Oxfam collaborating with CDC to ‘get better picture’

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Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to obtain a good overview of the current flood situation and to get a better picture of ongoing or planned interventions....

McPherson’s HBF stance garners significant support

Jan 17, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on McPherson’s HBF stance garners significant support

– major promotion group, others back GABF By Edison Jefford A popular promotion company has thrown its weight behind the President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF), Godwin...

The art and effect of good presentation

Jan 17, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on The art and effect of good presentation

Dear Editor, It is a truism that good presentation should not be an occasional act, but that of a permanent attitude. It sometimes gives impetus to our elevation in various spheres of society. Today...

Businessman shot in back during armed robbery

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Armed bandits carried out a brazen attack on businessman Anthony Cummings, 48, at his home at Lot 40-41 Ben Profitt Drive, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, early yesterday morning. According to...

Miner electrocuted at Cuyuni

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Police are scouring the Cuyuni River for the body of 29-year-old Trevor Kooseram, a miner who was electrocuted last Wednesday while working on a dredge. A police statement said that Kooseram was on...

Couple on world tour says Guyana a “surprise”

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In 2000, Ama Callau and Pablo Rey took the decision of their lives when they decided to load up a Mitsubishi Delica and head out on a world tour. And what an adventure it has been! From being chased...

Jagdeo’s position on RNM high on agenda

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…as Secretary General Carrington declines any further comment Secretary General of the CARICOM Community (CARICOM), Dr Edwin Carrington, yesterday confirmed that the position held by President...

Farfan & Mendes renews partnership with RHTY&SC

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13th year sponsoring U-15 cricket team, $150,000 presented By Franklin Wilson Hardware Giants, Farfan and Mendes (F&M) yesterday renewed their long standing partnership with Guyana’s Leading...

Release the results of the pre-feasibility study for Georgetown – Lethem road

Jan 17, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Release the results of the pre-feasibility study for Georgetown – Lethem road

Dear Editor, In an advertisement published in your newspapers on January 14, 2009 by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications, it is stated that “a pre-feasibility study for improving the...

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A false panacea for electoral integrity

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