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GPL mulls arms for personnel

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Death of Chief Security officer… – calls emergency meeting Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has convened an emergency meeting to come up with ideas to deal with security measures in the...

Wife binds drunk husband, threatens to kill him

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…but spouse saves her from jail In the culture of some countries some people find bondage (one partner tying up another one with a rope) to be a source of sexual pleasure. The Japanese have made an...

Pig farmers asked to be more vigilant

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Farmers, especially those in the pig industry, need to be very alert and proactive to maintain the safety and integrity of the industry. Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud made the call during a...

CHI open heart surgery patient succumbs

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Although valiant efforts were made to save the life of 50-year-old Bibi Khalil who underwent triple bypass open heart surgery at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) last Friday, the terribly sick...

West Dem. Arrival Day celebrations stand out

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Arrival Day celebrations at Joe Vieira Park, attended by hundreds, proved to be the most innovative held to observe the 171st anniversary of the arrival of East Indians to Guyana. The celebrations...

Two held for taxi driver’s murder

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Police have detained two men who have convinced them that they were responsible for the murder of taxi driver Rawle Henry. Based on the men’s story, the police are now sure that Henry was the...

Transfer of COI functions greeted with skepticism

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Given the track record of Government Bills, the National Assembly will approve the Insurance (Supplementary Provisions) Bill 2009, tomorrow. The Bill will seek to transfer the functions of the...

President’s College records $25M deficit

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Following the revelations that President’s College (PC) will be cutting down on cost by firing a number of staff members, Kaieteur News understands that the institution is in some $25 million...

Nikiesha Telford wins coveted Miss Linden crown

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A superbly executed Miss Linden Town Week pageant saw Nikiesha Telford, who represented the Silvertown community, walking away with the coveted crown on Saturday night at the Mackenzie Sports Club...

CHI mounts study of heart diseases in Guyana

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Cardiological-related ailments are among the most challenging health problems facing the local health sector, and according to Head of the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI), Dr Gary Stephens, the root...

Dancer dies after fall during routine

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Paul Quintin, 35, a male dancer, died some time early yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he fell and hit his head during a dance routine. While reports are still sketchy,...

Wanted men turn themselves in

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The two men for whom the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) had issued wanted bulletins last Thursday have turned themselves in. Reports are that the men, Cecil Anthony Edwards, 46, and Dennis...

Upsets highlight opening night

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Upsets were the order of the day in opening action of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB)-organised Indoor Tournament which started on Monday, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The first sign of things...

Private hospitals urged to set up blood bank

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The Ministry of Health is advising all private hospitals to establish a bank at their institutions, in an effort to ease the long process of requesting blood from the National Blood Transfusion...

Windjammer and MDT assist national powerlifters

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More assistance still needed As time draws close for Guyana’s participation at the Regional Powerlifting Championships set for the British Virgin Islands, the 3-member team of...

Dead cop’s girlfriend thanks mother for not allowing her to go Linden

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Twenty-year-old Felicia Bastiani is today thanking her mother for refusing to allow her to go to the Linden Town Week celebrations on Saturday night. Bastiani, of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara,...

Another prison officer caught with ganja

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Another prison officer has been caught trying to smuggle a prohibited substance into a penal institution. This time it’s the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara. Kaieteur News understands that...

Foo (5-93 & 50*) leads Berbice fight back

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– Griffith hits 75 for Demerara By Sean Devers National Under-19 all-rounder Jonathon Foo took 5-93 from 26 overs before smashing a commanding unbeaten 50 to lead a Berbice fight-back...

East Coast teen in protective custody after suicide attempt

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A 14-year-old girl who attempted to commit suicide has been taken into custody by the Child Care and Protective Agency of the Ministry of Human Services. The child, who hails from Strathspey, East...

Wakenaam suffer mixed fortunes

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Essequibo middle order batsman Navishaul Pooran hit a fine half century, as Wakenaam defeated Leguan by 121 runs, when the Banks DIH X-tra white 40-over cricket competition continued in Zone ‘B’...

Republic Bank maintains support for RHTY&SC

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Republic Bank (Guyana) will continue its sponsorship of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) Annual Educational and Sports Camp this year. The Bank will invest $120,000 in the 3rd...

CARICOM steps up anti-drug campaign

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Social Development, Dr Edward Greene, has said that CARICOM has stepped up to the plate to aggressively address the problem of...

Fitness trainer honours mothers with 15-mile run

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Physical fitness trainer and sports organiser, Eli Hazel, will stage a 15-mile run in recognition of all mothers. The activity, which will take place on Sunday – Mothers’ Day –...

GSL/Trophy Stall 15 overs round-hand softball competition

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Following are the results of matches played in the Guyana Softball League / Trophy Stall sponsored nationwide round hand softball competition recently. Zone ‘A’ – West Coast Demerara...

Use forum to unite CARICOM, seek better investment -Trotman

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) will conduct its annual review of the region’s relations with Third Countries and International...

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New $22.5M secondary school for Yupukari Village

Works ongoing on the new secondary school at Yupakuri Village, Region Nine. Kaieteur News- Soon children of Yupukari Village... more