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ROGER KHAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ALL CHARGES

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…bargains for 15 years Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan yesterday pleaded guilty to all charges levelled against him in the United States of America, and the prosecution in the Eastern District Circuit...

CANU head barred from Drug conference

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Head of the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit, James Singh, after being given all assurances that he would be attending the 14th annual US-sponsored Drug Commanders’ Conference in St Kitts and Nevis, was...

Van Beek given more time to complete report

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Commissioner of Insurance Maria van Beek, who was appointed Judicial Manager of Colonial Life Insurance Company, CLICO (Guyana), managed to secure a four-week extension to present a full report into...

Police seize public transportation vehicles in new campaign

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Following an extended grace period granted by the Police Traffic Department, numerous minibuses and hire cars were impounded at various police stations all across the Coast for non-compliance with...

The end of a dream – Shanklands closes

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The Shanklands Rainforest Resort, which represented one of the first efforts to develop eco-tourism in Guyana, is now officially closed and is up for sale. The resort was the dream of Joanne...

Stolen sculptures still missing

Mar 17, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Stolen sculptures still missing

Norman Vieira, who was robbed a few weeks ago of $250,000 worth in leather sculptures, has refuted a Kaieteur News article that had stated that the businessman had retrieved the stolen items from the...

Did insider information allow select few to recoup money?-Opposition

Mar 17, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Did insider information allow select few to recoup money?-Opposition

During the recent debate on the Colonial Life Insurance Company, CLICO (Guyana), the issue of the motive behind the sale of its bonds tied into the Berbice Bridge to the New Building Society surfaced...

Rigid payment format for GHRA

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Payments of duties and taxes will only be accepted in form of cash, personal cheques and manager’s cheques by the Guyana Revenue Authority. This comes in light of the recent escalation in the...

Artistes in Direct Support poised to further fight against HIV/AIDS

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The contributions of the community-based organisation, Artistes In Direct Support, in the fight against HIV/AIDS has for the past nine years been funded significantly by the United States Agency for...

USAID programme aimed at enhancing competitiveness in int’l markets

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The major focus of USAID’s economic growth programme over the period 2009-2013 will be to assist Guyana in its effort to enhance competitive advantage in international markets, and to rapidly...

Minister loses, recovers US$, passports in her car

Mar 17, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Minister loses, recovers US$, passports in her car

Sugrim Samaroo was held by the police yesterday on allegations that he had stolen some US$3,500, a diplomatic passport and a Guyana passport from Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai,...

Stolen sculptures still missing

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Windies & England arrive, ready for Digicel one-day contest

Mar 17, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Windies & England arrive, ready for Digicel one-day contest

By Franklin Wilson A confident West Indies squad, delighted with their recent winning form touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri yesterday at around 11:25hrs ready for this...

Chanderpaul connects with fans from Timehri to the city

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Motorcade organised by MCY&S / NSC By Franklin Wilson It was deemed a resounding success with hundreds of school children, workers and fans forming a human chain along the roadways from Timehri...

Alpha ready for Saturday despite Sunday’s result

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Don’t be fooled, Alpha United will be ready for this Saturday’s clash with Tempete of Haiti in the Regional Club Football championship first leg tie at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground...

Security air-tight for Guyana’s ODIs

Mar 17, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Security air-tight for Guyana’s ODIs

Pakistan shooting an eye-opener, says Raphael By Sean Devers The recent shooting of the Sri Lanka cricket team’s bus in Pakistan by terrorists was the first such occurrence against a national...

Pele defeat Alpha United, add Mayor’s Cup to their bulging collection

Mar 17, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Pele defeat Alpha United, add Mayor’s Cup to their bulging collection

By Michael Benjamin Pele FC defeated Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United 4-2 on penalty kicks to add the prestigious Mayor’s Cup Trophy to their bulging collection, while the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)...

Goodluck wins ahead of Slowe and Persaud

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By Franklin Wilson In tricky winds with angles changing fast between shots, Ransford Goodluck called on all his experience to win another recorded shoot organised by the Guyana National Rifle...

Guyana back in cellar position

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10th round clash ends in stalemate By Sean Devers in Albion At a time when the administrators are trying their best to get the fans back to cricket, Guyana opted to continue batting after lunch...

Final Four decided after Royals, Kings win

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By Edison Jefford Ravens will bear an unprecedented optimism in the Next Level Entertainment Basketball Championships when it became clear Sunday night that the Georgetown team is the only City side...

ITF US$20,000 available for Tennis Centre – Jeremiah

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– Guyana’s participation at the C/bean Games not certain By Rawle Welch With the maximum of US$20,000 available from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to assist in the development of...

Alpha going all out to break a 36-year jinx

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When local powerhouse, Alpha United, clash with Tempete Football Club of Haiti at the world famous Guyana Cricket Club Saturday in the Caribbean football club championship, the Hammer will be going...

US citizen remanded on cocaine smuggling charge

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A 23-year-old United States citizen has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The accused, Ashanti D’Aguiar, made her appearance at...

Governments working hard worldwide

Mar 17, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Governments working hard worldwide

Dear Editor Governments from developing countries are working hard to control the effects of the global financial crisis. Stock markets are down, investment banks have collapsed, stimulus packages...

Armed robbery in Best Village

Mar 17, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Armed robbery in Best Village

Yesterday at approximately 09:00 hours, two men armed with a handgun and a knife entered a house in Best Village, West Coast Demerara, and attacked and robbed housewife Jenny Bhoowah. According to...

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Mashramani must break from the shackles of imitation

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mashramani, heralded as Guyana’s grand national celebration, is often presented as a... more