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Two to testify in Guyana for Roger Khan

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Attorneys for Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan, Diarmuid White and John Bergendahl have informed the presiding Judge Dora L. Irizarry of the United States District Court Eastern District of New York that the...

Two women among 53 arrested

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…as police conduct massive raid in Sophia Early yesterday morning, members of the Guyana Police Force conducted raids in Sophia, where dozens of houses were searched and some 53 persons (51 men...

Still no investigation into ant nest torture

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More than a week has passed since Mitchell Thomas gave a formal statement detailing how he was placed in an ant nest by ranks of the Joint Services Operating Group, and despite assurances by the...

Heart patients recovering well after weekend surgeries

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Three days after undergoing triple bypass heart surgery, 55-year-old Vidananlall Beharry, of Number 69 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, is resting peacefully at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Beharry...

TSC to move ahead with appointments without GTU input

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– Leila Ramson Advertisements for vacant teaching positions in public schools are likely to commence within the next two weeks and according to Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission...

Jagdeo stands by ‘drug lord support’ accusation against AFC

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In light of the call by the Alliance For Change leader, Raphael Trotman, for Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo to provide evidence that the party was financed by a drug lord, the President says that he is...

Banking sector agrees to back rice industry

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Local bankers have agreed to support the rice industry even as they expressed concerns about Mahaicony Rice Mills not making their payment obligations to farmers. The bankers met with Minister of...

The Significance of Phagwah

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By Parmanand Sukhu Phagwah is one of the most ancient, joyous and colourful festivals of the Hindu calendar. This festival was brought down from India in 1838, by Indian Indentured Immigrants....

Scotiabank supports Bartica Regatta committee

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As preparations move apace for the Bartica Regatta 2009, the committee continues to receive support from major entities. On Monday, Scotiabank’s Bartica Branch made a sizable donation to Regional...

GPSU says no to polygraphs

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The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has stated, via release, its displeasure that attempts are being made to “impose the polygraphing system on workers in the public service including those...

Richardson creates history, first Guyanese to sign with MLS club

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Inks deal with Colorado Rapids By Gary Tim Late Friday night in Denver, a high energy song blared from his hi-tech phone. It was the Christian Metal band Holy Soldier grinding out lyrics...

Campbell hits high-class fifty in 2nd National U-19 Girls trial match

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20-member Guyana squad to be picked today for St Lucia series By Sean Devers

Explosive Mayor’s Cup semis expected at GFC tonight

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An explosive double header is anticipated at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda tonight when the semi-finals of the Mayor’s Cup football championship are contested.Leading local and city...

Appalling yet intriguing silence

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–‘Letter of Commitment’ status unknown By Edison Jefford The current status of the requested ‘Letter of Commitment’ from basketball stakeholders became unknown yesterday as silence...

Memorex Softball cricket semi-finals fixed for March 15

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The semi-finals of the Memorex softball cricket competition are slated for the March 15. The games will see Rangers Sports Club (West Coast) versus Regal XI (Georgetown) and Untouchables XI...

Rudolph Mitchell continues to dominate race walkers

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Rudolph Mitchell proved that he is undoubtedly the best race walker locally when he out-walked a field of aspirants, including Jonathon Fagundes and O’Neil Joseph to register a time of five minutes...

Ansa Mc Al hosts Mackeson Football League presentation

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Clive Andries is highest goal scorer and MVP Buxton United Football Club (BUFC) received their first place cheque of $100,000 which forms part of the winners’ prize. The club will also receive one...

Mac is back

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Retired Colonel Godwin McPherson, President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation since late 1990, seem to finally find favor with the Ministry of Sports. If the Guyana Amateur Basketball...

Woman in Lodge stabbing being questioned by police

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Almost four weeks after the stabbing incident on Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge, that left Julius Chung dead, the police on Monday questioned Dianne Browne, the mother of his son, who was severely...

Marvin Bheemsingh slams first century (101)

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The 2009 Spready’s Bakery under-19 tournament in Berbice bowled off with a number of outstanding performances with the highlight being a maiden century from Port Mourant’s Marvin Bheemsingh...

Lions Club gives back to society

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Committed to its mission to serve the less fortunate, the Lions Club of Georgetown/Stabroek yesterday engaged in a number of humanitarian activities which are expected to make life much easier for...

Scotsburg are Gilgeous Pawn Shop 20/20 champs

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Beat RHT Pepsi by 6 wickets in final Scotsburg Cricket Club of Corriverton defeated a depleted Rose Hall Town Pepsi (RHTP) side by 6 wickets on Friday last at the Area ‘H’ Ground to win the...

Volleyball players intensify activities in preparation of Inter-Guiana Games

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The inclement weather that had prevented volleyball players from engaging in practice sessions has abated enough for training sessions and other activities to get underway. As such, executives and...

Squatters account for 80% of litter in city canals – M&CC

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Squatters account for 80 per cent of litter found in city canals, according to a report from the City Engineer’s Department. A release issued by the Georgetown municipality made reference to the...

GAPLF name 3-man team for regional & Int. championships

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Executive pays courtesy call on Minister of Sport The executive of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) has named a three man team to represent the Federation at the 3rd Annual...

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The PPP is in the grip of the bourgeoisie

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur news- The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) stands at a crossroads. Once the vanguard... more