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Guyanese in Barbados plead for President Jagdeo’s intervention

May 18, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Guyanese in Barbados plead for President Jagdeo’s intervention

– houses reportedly being raided by night “I don’t know if Jagdeo has any teeth,” Barbadian-based Guyanese Guyanese nationals living in Barbados are calling on President Bharat Jagdeo to...

One killed, three injured

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…as bus slams into truck By Latoya Giles A 62 year old welder was killed at around 19:00 hrs yesterday evening and three others were seriously injured after the minibus in which they were...

Policewoman among detainees in AK-47 find

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A policewoman is among those detained following last Saturday’s raid at Haslington, East Coast Demerara, which netted an AK-47 assault rifle and a .32 revolver. Kaieteur News understands that the...

Masked bandits kill labourer

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– Corentyne businessman shot in stomach, thighs Bandits in the Corentyne area shot dead a 34-year old labourer during a brutal robbery spree on Saturday night. Ganesh Ramkellawan was pronounced...

GuySuCo takes over Skeldon Sugar Factory

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By Tusika Martin The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has taken over the Skeldon Sugar Factory following a successful testing period. Kaieteur News was told yesterday that the sugar company assumed...

Man stabbed to death in $1,000 gambling row

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The police are investigating the murder of a 39-year-old man who was reportedly stabbed to death on Saturday night over a gambling dispute. According to reports, Redwin Europe alias “Boojie” of...

Pomeroon coconut industry under threat from worm infestation

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– several farms reportedly affected Lower Pomeroon coconut farmers especially in the Grant Tenez Ferme locale, are calling on the Agriculture Ministry to intervene in what they say is a massive...

Tuschen taxi driver shot

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A taxi driver from Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo received a gunshot wound on his left hand during a scuffle with a bandit who robbed him of his jewellery on Saturday night. Police in a press release...

Punctured tyre leaves LIAT passengers stranded

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A punctured tyre reportedly caused a LIAT flight to be grounded yesterday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, leaving several passengers stranded. Reports are that passengers of LIAT...

CARICOM challenged to grasp opportunities from financial crisis

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CARICOM nations have been challenged to grasp the opportunities that may present themselves as a result of the global financial and economic crisis. This is according to Deputy Prime Minister and...

AFC wants more info on Corbin’s medical expenses

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Chairman of the Alliance for Change Khemraj Ramjattan says that more information should be revealed about PNCR leader Robert Corbin’s medical expenses, since over $10M in taxpayers’ dollars have...

Injunction prevents Muslims from honouring their dead

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When it comes to honouring their dead, some Muslims take it very seriously and when they are prevented from doing so, it is very hard to stomach. One such individual is Mark Deen who had an...

City Mayor awaits completion of enquiry at City Hall

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The proper functioning of the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC) is in limbo to some extent even as municipal officials await the formal unveiling of the content of the Commission of...

ACP ministerial meeting on sugar opens today in Guyana

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…Agri Minister says EU price cuts will hamper country’s ability to deliver goods and services The eleventh Special ACP ministerial conference on sugar will open today in Guyana. Hosted under the...

Health Ministry ensuring labs comply with GYS170 Standard

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The Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the operation of local laboratories with the aim of ensuring that they comply with the GYS170 Standard, says Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy. The...

‘Big John’ shatters records, Morgan powers to best lifter honours

May 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on ‘Big John’ shatters records, Morgan powers to best lifter honours

Team Guyana was large and in charge at the 3rd Annual Caribbean Islands Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships staged in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands over the weekend. The...

Pompey blisters field at Rio Grand Prix

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–breaks meet record in the process Aliann Pompey continued her astonishing season at the Rio Grand Prix in Brazil with her record breaking performance in the 400m yesterday in a time that placed...

Lindore, Jones hit tons

May 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Lindore, Jones hit tons

Drepaul, Devers capture 5-wkt hauls Malteenoes Sports Club’s (MSC) Randy Lindore (128) and Jermaine Jones (102) of Police hit centuries, while Everest’s left-arm spinner Sauid Drepaul (6-30) and...

Hamid is new LABA President

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Abdullah Hamid recorded an emphatic victory against Joe Chapman yesterday for Linden Amateur Basketball Association’s (LABA) Presidency at the Annual General Meeting and Elections at the Mackenzie...

Guyana retain short range shooting title

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– Team captain elated The Guyana Rifle Shooting Association (GNRA) team to the West Indies Fullbore championship staged at Tucker Valley ranges in Trinidad and Tobago successfully defended...

USA, T&T to feature in ICC Americas women’s championship

May 18, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on USA, T&T to feature in ICC Americas women’s championship

The ICC Americas women’s championship to be played in Florida from today will feature the four teams from last year’s inaugural tournament (Argentina, Brazil, defending champions Canada, Bermuda)...

Lester Alvis claims Citizens Bank Golf title

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Lester Alvis stamped his authority on a strong field to win the 10th Annual Citizens Bank Medal Play golf tournament in ideal conditions for golf at the Lusignan Course Saturday. Alvis won the best...

Call for ACB to be dissolved

May 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Call for ACB to be dissolved

Dear Editor, We refer to an article published in the print media dated May 9th 2009, captioned “Broadcasting Committee warns Sharma about ‘Papillion’ and church programme claims” The...

Missing strategy from Minister and GFC

May 18, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Missing strategy from Minister and GFC

Dear Editor, The Minister for Forestry has signaled an intention to rescind part of the logging concession Timber Sales Agreement (TSA) 05/91 issued to Unamco Industries Ltd. In 1991 (Kaieteur News,...

Mother of the Year

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ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – Bibi Phagwah of Sheet Anchor in East Canje was adjudged Region Six’s Mother of the Year. The mother of seven earned the title when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports...