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Cops beating forces prisoner to run from one station to another

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…as abused husband reports domestic violence A West Demerara speedboat operator is now convinced that the police only see one side of domestic violence following his treatment by ranks at the...

Muslim teachers remanded for overstaying

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Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday remanded two Muslim teachers attached at the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana to prison. Abdul Rahman Panawala, 36, on April 3, having...

‘Deadbeat’ fathers will be taken to task

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…as Manickchand launches Single Parent Assistance programme Human Services and Social Security Minister, Priya Manickchand, during the launch of the Single Parent Assistance programme at Anna...

Vreed-en-Hoop murder suspect surrenders

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After running from the police for almost one week, murder suspect, Devon Limerick, turned himself in to the police at the Springlands Police Station, on the Corentyne Coast, at approximately 14:30...

Former Chancellor Kenneth George passes on

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The family of former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Kenneth George, and members of the judiciary are mourning his death. Justice George died early yesterday morning at the St. Joseph’s Mercy...

Colombian dentist secures order against Dental Council

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Colombian dentist, Ruben Dario Mercado Navas, has secured orders against the Dental Council of Guyana for refusing to grant permission for him to work as a dentist in Guyana, for this year. Justice...

CONTAMINATED RICE – No word yet on independent analysis

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…but was shipped to same port as contaminated shipment from USA There has been no update as yet from the independent analysis of the 1,000 tonnes of paddy that was shipped to Colombia from Guyana...

Three years’ jail for gun possession

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Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, yesterday sentenced Derrick Joseph to three years’ imprisonment. The man pleaded guilty to possession of a 20-gauge...

DEONARINE, BERNARD GET WEST INDIES RECALL

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No place for Barath or Daren Bravo The West Indies selectors have recalled prolific Guyanese left-hander Narsingh Deonarine and Jamaican all-rounder David Bernard in a 17-man squad for the Test...

Milo balls handed over to Georgetown U-21 clubs

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M. Beepat and Sons, the local distributors of Milo has handed over a number of footballs to the organisers of the Milo under-21 league which has reached the semi-final stage. Each club that has...

GDF training boosted through US Army

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Four Guyanese military and civilian personnel are to engage in the second-phase of the First-Responders–Disaster Management Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) that is to be held in Florida,...

GASP releases packed programme for World tournament

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By Michael Benjamin Local scrabble players will be engaged in a hectic year of activities even as they prepare for participation in the World Scrabble tournament slated for October 26-29 at the Zon...

Woman allegedly hits two banks with forged cheques

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Simone Etwaroo, 26, of 44 Providence East Bank Demerara was yesterday denied her pretrial liberty by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. It was alleged that September 29, 2008 with intent to...

Stepson attack sends Parika man to hospital

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Police in Parika are looking for a 25-year-old man who attacked his stepfather early yesterday morning leaving him in a critical condition. Reports are that 58-year-old Norville Rockliffe was...

Narsingh Deonarine no stranger to firsts

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Congratulations to Narsingh Deonarine on becoming the first batsman to reach 1000 runs in Regional First Class Cricket Season, but the record breaking milestone by the flamboyant left hander is not...

Milo U-21 semi-finals fixed for tomorrow @ Tucville

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GDF challenge Pele, Sunburst Camptown engage Fruta Conquerors The semi-finals of the inaugural Milo under-21 football competition will be contested tomorrow evening at the Tucville ground and it has...

Uprising and Santos remain unbeaten

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When play in the Coca Cola sponsored under-15 competition organised by the Georgetown Football Association continued o Sunday last, Uprising hammered Renaissance 5-2 and Santos gained full points...

Persaud, Dillon lead Keishar’s Easter Open Chess tourney

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Senior National Champion Kriskal Persaud and Dennis Dillon played unbeaten on the opening day in the senior category of the Keishar’s Easter Open Chess Tournament. Persaud started in fine form,...

ACDA IDB Youth Leadership Programme improves lives of rural students

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The ACDA IDB Youth Leadership Programme continues to make an impression on some 30 thirty students and their communities of Agricola, Albouystown and Buxton. At present, the programme is entering its...

Athlete petitions support for Carifta Games

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With the start of the Carifta Games just days away, mid-distance track athlete, Jenella Jonas, is petitioning support to get her to the games in Saint Lucia. Yesterday, at the North Georgetown...

‘A’ Division unstoppable

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‘A’ Division’s male and female teams were unstoppable when semi-final action in the Guyana Police Force Inter Division domino competitions was contested recently. Dwayne Roberts and Dwayne...

Chairman Butts pleased with Windies showing

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Chairman of West Indies selectors Clyde Butts says he is happy with the team’s display in the recent Digicel Series 2009 against England in the Caribbean. Speaking at the conclusion of the series,...

WICB says big thank you to fans

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The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has applauded spectators across the Caribbean for their support of the West Indies team during the recent the Digicel Series against England. In a release from...

DL&GIC U-19 inter zone to start tomorrow

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West Berbice plays Lower Corentyne The Diamond Life and General Insurance Company Limited under-19 Inter-Zone cricket tournament is scheduled to bowl off tomorrow at the Blairmont Community Centre...

Black Stallion hosts three team domino competition

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The Black Stallion Sports Committee will host a three team domino competition this evening in memory of the late Lennox Chisholm. The competition will be played at Shem’s Hide out at Lot 244 South...

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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more