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Hinckson PI further delayed because of lawyers’ absence

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The preliminary inquiry for sedition accused, Oliver Hinckson, was to have continued yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, but it was further delayed because of the late arrival of lead...

Berbice name under-15 Inter-County side

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Shawn Pereira appointed captain Fourteen year old Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club all-rounder Shawn Pereira has been appointed captain of the Berbice under-15 team for the upcoming Castrol...

Five teams in winners’ row, Seon Hetmyer hits 90 for Young Warriors

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Five teams have advanced to the second round of the Accounting Business Service (ABS) 40 overs first division cricket tournament following wins during the opening round of matches. Young Warriors...

Adhere to maritime rules

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In wake of the recent boat mishap in the Essequibo River which resulted in the death of a man, the Bartica Speedboat Association is calling on all speedboat operators to adhere to the necessary...

Body under the bridge… Two charged with murder

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Two men, who reportedly confessed to beating a Mon Repos weeder and then placing his body under a bridge, were remanded to prison by Magistrate Yohhahnseh Cave when they appeared before him yesterday...

Milo League continues with four matches today

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Play in the Milo / Georgetown Football Association under-21 league will continue today with four matches at two venues. Pele will match skills with Riddim Squad at the Tucville in the first match at...

Central and South battle to 4-4 draw

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Central and South Bartica battled to an exciting draw in the latest match of the Bartica Football Association inter zone competition played at the Bartica Community Centre ground. Central had rushed...

Men placed on bond for playing a game of chance

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Six men were charged jointly on Wednesday by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson for the offence of gaming. It is alleged that on Friday February 20, 2009 at Sandy Babb Street, Kitty; Stanley...

Topco Juice Mash Chess tournament resumes tommorrow

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The Topco Juice Mash Chess Tournament will resume tomorrow with the final four rounds at the YMCA Thomas Land. Reigning National Champion Kriskal Persaud is in the lead with three points followed by...

P&P Insurance donate trophies to two Berbice entities

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Former Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board now Marketing Consultant to the Berbice Cricket Board of Control (BCBC) Bishwa Panday has continued to show solid support for the development of the sport...

ECHO urges more cooperation from Mash organisers

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Ever since Mashramani has come and gone with all the excitement, glitz and glamour, the beautiful costumes, floats, and ‘props’ are still evident in and around the city. Most are on the parapets...

GTI student placed on bail for larceny

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Winnick Wilson, 29, of 101 Hunter Street, La Penitence, who allegedly robbed Francesa Ramsarran of two cell phones, one hand-bag and $4,000 cash, was Thursday faced with the charge of simple larceny....

Essequibo name Castrol inter-county U-15 squad

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The Essequibo Cricket Board selectors have named a squad of 14 to represent the county in the upcoming Castrol U-15 50 overs inter-county competition which starts today, with Essequibo taking on...

Natural disasters high on agenda at Mother’s Union provincial meeting

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The Mothers’ Union in the Providence of the West Indies is currently hosting its six-day Triennial Council Meeting in Guyana. The forum, which is being chaired by Leila Austin, Provincial...

Performing Arts Association brings ‘Phir Milenge’ to stage

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The hit 2004 Bollywood movie ‘Phir Milenge’, which portrays a woman’s struggle against discrimination because of her HIV-positive status, is being adapted to stage by the relatively new...

Joseph registers biggest upset so far

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– Dias, Downes, DeGroot also in winners’ row For the second night in a row, Squash fans were treated to an exhilarating match involving Caribbean under-15 champion Mary Fung-A-Fat as play in...

Old Fort plans Hockey Retreat in Linden

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Most of the country’s hockey clubs have accepted an invitation to participate in the Old Fort Hockey Club’s Seven-a-Side ‘Retreat’ Tournament which is slated to be staged at the Mackenzie...

WI team for Hong Kong Sevens conducted final trials last Thursday

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-Burrell, Jones, McKenzie not present, but eligible for selection The Rugby West Indies Sevens team currently preparing to participate in the upcoming IRB Hong Kong Sevens Series will take on...

British to help NARI cut energy costs

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The British High Commission is to provide the National Agriculture Institute (NARI) with seven solar-powered lamps that will provide security lighting and remove the necessity of electric lighting...

Guyana raises Corentyne loggers’ concerns with Suriname

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Loggers operating on the Guyana side of the Corentyne River have raised concerns about the hassle they experience with the Surinamese maritime officials when attempting to clear their produce. Over...

All Star win Surujpaul Domino title in Wakenaam

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All Star chalked 87 games to win the Khemraj Surujpaul domino competition played last Monday at Carlosh residence in Good Success, Wakenaam. Motiada Vijay Persaud was All Star’s top scorer with the...

Canadian citizen alleges police harassment

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A Canadian citizen is moving to lodge a complaint with the Canadian High Commission in Guyana over what she described as undue harassment by the Guyana Police. The woman, Deborah Davson-Greene, and...

The future of boxing rests on the boxers’ performances tonight

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By Michael Benjamin After more than a year, the unacceptable drought in the professional boxing arena will finally come to an end when S&S Promotions stages 38 rounds of fistic action at the...

New Hand-in-Hand champions to be crowd today at Everest

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With defending champions Enterprise not qualifying for today’s Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Hand-in-Hand 50-overs second division cricket final at Everest, a new champion will be crowned when...

V.S. Naipaul says it best

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Dear Editor, I was not inclined to respond to Rajendra Rampersaud’s first letter which appeared in the press under the title: “Boysie Ramkarran had more impact on parliamentary proceedings than...

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