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Magistrate accuses DPP of interference

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… Sash Sawh murder PI Magistrate Yohannseh Cave has expressed concern over what he called an attempt by the Director of Public Prosecutions to influence the way he was conducting his work at...

Glitz, glitter galore for Mashramani 2009

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Despite the fears that the Mashramani Float Parade would not be up to par due to the lack of corporate support, the parade was a resounding success, as it thrilled thousands of people who watched,...

Boy, 8, rescues sister, uncle drowns

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Mash celebrations at Wakenaam were marred when the body of 19-year-old Peter Sankho was fished out of the Essequibo River yesterday about 90 minutes after he reportedly went under while bathing....

Cops counting on forensic tests to solve Berbice double murder

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Local detectives are counting on forensic tests to lead them to the killer of 18-year-old Alexis George and 25-year-old Nekecia Rouse, who were slain at New Amsterdam, Berbice last week. A police...

Confidence trickster hits businesses with bogus manager’s cheques

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A confidence trickster is defrauding many big businesses by obtaining credit on bogus manager’s cheques and disappearing into thin air. The scheme began a few weeks ago when, according to reports,...

Guyana’s foreign policy leaves much to be desired – Norton

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In addressing the foreign policy aspect of the 2009 Budget, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton told the National Assembly recently during...

Buxton remembers Burnham

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The Beacon Community Development Group of Buxton sponsored a Campfire and Cultural Show to mark the 86th birth anniversary of the late President Forbes Burnham, Founder Leader of the Peoples’...

$11B allocated for infrastructure – Agriculture Minister

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Heavy investment in Drainage and Irrigation structures is set to continue in 2009, with over $11B set aside for the upgrading of infrastructure, which will work alongside a number of projects that...

Health Ministry to scrutinise private hospital’s blood screening capability – Minister Ramsammy

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In its quest to ensure that only hospitals with the capacity to properly screen blood are allowed to receive blood donations, the Ministry of Health will this week be inspecting all private...

Skills training high on Education Ministry agenda – Shaik Baksh

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Although many programmes have been engaged with a view to preparing youths for the world of work, the Ministry of Education is yet working towards introducing a skills for life programme in the very...

Speedboat captain was sober

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It was reported in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News (Monday, February 23, 2009) that the captain, Clint Burnett, of the speedboat which collided with a vessel transporting farm produce on the...

Police deny fourth Bartica bandit captured, slain

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Police officials yesterday refuted media reports that Lorenzo De Freitas, the fourth bandit from the Bartica gang, had been captured or killed. Police said that the reports appear to be based on...

Joint Services’ efforts lauded by Barticans

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The Joint Services have come in for high praise from residents of Bartica in the wake of the slaying of three bandits on Saturday last. In an invited comment, Regional Executive Officer, Peter...

39 years a Republic

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Guyana’s 39th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was observed with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead early yesterday morning at Public Buildings before a large crowd comprising Government...

Police set up special unit to capture East Coast robbery suspects

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The police have established a special unit to rid East Coast Demerara of bandits who have been creating mayhem over the past six months. Kaieteur News understands that the unit, which comprises...

GRA hosts workshop to educate employers about Form 2

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The Guyana Revenue Authority has commenced a workshop with the aim of assisting employers in both the private and public sector organisations to better understand how to complete the statutory...

DDL moves to halt underage drinking

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Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) recently launched a campaign geared at bringing an end to underage drinking. This campaign provides a unique opportunity for liquor retailers to assist in this...

Government agencies anchor Mash parade

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Elaborate plans fail to materialise A sea of people gave Georgetown a fair semblance of the usual spirit and revelry of the annual Mashramani Costume and Float Parade and, to satisfy their curiosity...

Guyana’s health sector equal to other Caribbean countries – Dr. Ramsammy

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Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has said that the health sector in Guyana is attaining the same level of development like the other countries in the Caribbean. During his budget debate in...

West Ruimveldt community ground fence in need of repairs

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The Western Tigers Football Club which is sponsored by BK International is calling for help to repair a dilapidated section of the fence that surrounds their Community ground. Speaking with Kaieteur...

City teams prevail over East Coast counterparts

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By Michael Benjamin Pele FC dished out a 4-nil drubbing to Victoria Kings while Conquerors sent Golden Grove packing, 2-nil, as the city teams continued their dominance in the annual Mayor’s...

Crandon hits fourth fifty as Guyana, T&T play to draw

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By Sean Devers Back in the familiar middle order position after opening in the last match, Royston Crandon chalked up his fourth fifty this season as Guyana held on for a second consecutive draw...

Windies girls all set for ICC World Cup in Australia

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The West Indies Women’s Team departed from Barbados on Sunday night for Australia where they will participate in the International Cricket Council’s Women’s World Cup. The 15-member squad has...

GTI easily disposes of President’s College

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– to win NSC Schools’ Championships By Edison Jefford The Guyana Technical Institute (GTI) continued its rich sport history Sunday night when the institute easily disposed of President’s...

GCB make unprecedented media release on National holiday

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Bissoon Singh to act as GCB head until next month By Sean Devers Just hours after a story chiding the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for withholding information on the names of their new sub-committee...

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