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Live firing had nothing to do with cancellation

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British ₤4.9M security grant… The British government yesterday said that its decision to no longer fund a security reform project with Guyana had nothing to do with Georgetown’s refusal to...

DDL opens US$9M bottling plant

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Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), which prides itself as being the leading manufacturer of wines and spirits in Guyana, yesterday opened a US$9 million state-of-the-art bottling plant. The plant,...

Detained coast guards were smuggling fuel

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The test result from the fuel found in the possession of the three army ranks on Sunday last has shown that fuel is indeed illegal fuel. This newspaper has been told that this may not have been the...

Dem boys seh… De British gun get cat boil

Oct 29, 2009 knews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh… De British gun get cat boil

Every day bucket does go to de well one day de bottom gun drop out. For years Guyana was always calling de shot when it come to foreign aid to de country. De Americans announce that they giving...

Quick thinking pupils avoid death by 18-wheeler

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They say that miracles don’t happen nowadays, but yesterday two students of Winfer Gardens Primary School are evidence to the contrary. The two students, Olivia English, 10, and 11-year old Onisha...

Govt has one-track approach to economic development – AFC

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Alliance for Change Leader Raphael Trotman yesterday, said that the Government has one string to its economic bow, namely, “tree money”. “Our comatose economy now seems to depend on...

$76M Liliendaal Pumps commissioned

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The Agriculture Ministry yesterday commissioned the Liliendaal drainage pumps, which was rehabilitated at a cost of some $76 million by contractor, Harrychand Tulsi. At the commissioning ceremony...

Guyana features in new climate change film

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A hard-hitting documentary on climate change in the region is expected to start airing shortly in Guyana and the region. The 30-minute long film, “The Burning Agenda-The Climate Change Crisis in...

Guyana Legion gears for another Remembrance Day

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President of the Guyana Legion, Col (Ret’d) Carl Morgan yesterday told members of the media that vast majority of young people know nothing about Remembrance Day or why you wear a...

Lucky Essequibians cash in on Fernleaf

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Two Essequibians out of five other winners were yesterday declared winners in the second draw in the Fernleaf “Get Ready to be a winner competition “. Rabeena Rajcoomar, a teacher by...

GUYANA LIMP TO THREE-WICKET WIN AGAINST LEEWARDS

Oct 29, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GUYANA LIMP TO THREE-WICKET WIN AGAINST LEEWARDS

A crucial unbroken eight wicket stand of 30 between brothers Royston (24 not out) and Esaun Crandon (17*) helped Guyana limp over the line in their opening clash against the Leeward Islands in this...

Majestic Ross cops 3rd at NABBA Mr. Universe in England

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Crowd shows displeasure, felt he should have won By Franklin Wilson Guyana’s most decorated Bodybuilder Hugh Arlington Ross competing for the USA at the NABBA Mr. Universe held in England last...

Spads Inc. sponsors airline ticket for Forde

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D’Andrade, Scott should squeeze in Spads Inc. has sponsored a one-way airline ticket for Cleveland Forde, which should help the country’s leading distance athlete compete at the Second...

GIFTLAND GIVES TO ALL-STAR WEEKEND

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Balls, trophies handed over Giftland OfficeMax yesterday presented a large quantity of basketball balls and trophies to the Beepat Scorpions Basketball Club as the club fine tunes preparation for the...

Benn, Dewar shine as Barbados register decisive victory over TCLG WI U-19

Oct 29, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Benn, Dewar shine as Barbados register decisive victory over TCLG WI U-19

By Michael Benjamin A swashbuckling unbeaten knock of 27 by West Indian player Sulieman Benn, supported by sensible bowling from Akeem Dewar (8-1-3-25), propelled Barbados to a 3 wickets victory over...

Dozens come home for QC reunion

Oct 29, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Dozens come home for QC reunion

Queen’s College recently began celebrating its 165th anniversary last Friday, October 23. The school was founded 165 years ago by Bishop Percival Austin (1844), and has to date produced some of...

Brothers charged for Albouystown murder/assault

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The two brothers who were involved in a heated fracas which ended in death, yesterday made their court appearances before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson. The two men were charged with...

T&T begin title defence with 91-run win against Jamaica

Oct 29, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on T&T begin title defence with 91-run win against Jamaica

By Sean Devers Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago shrugged off the fatigue of arriving in Guyana close to mid-night on Tuesday to efficiently defend a modest target as they beat Jamaica by 91...

Four teams collide in Softball cricket tomorrow night at GYO ground

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The Floodlight Squad and their lighting equipment will be moving to the Gandhi Youth Organisation Cricket Ground on Woolford Avenue tomorrow evening as they continue their fundraising activities,...

East Coast mom dies of brain tumour

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accused wife beater may walk free A post mortem examination was performed yesterday on the body of Dionne Mathias also known as Dionne Skeete and the cause of death was given as a brain tumour...

20 years after its launch, CSME still to deliver

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Recognising the need to do more to fast track the implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a Public Symposium at the Convention Centre...

Pooran 77, Ramlakhan 5-40, Ramnarine 5-12, highlight second round

Oct 29, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Pooran 77, Ramlakhan 5-40, Ramnarine 5-12, highlight second round

Zeelandia, Sans Souci and Good Success recorded victories as play in the second round of the Busta 40 overs cricket competition continued last Sunday in Wakenaam. At Zeelandia, Essequibo middle order...

Essequibo zone opens with wins for United Brothers, Reliance Warriors

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Play in the Essequibo zone of the Carib Beer sponsored and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/Guyana Softball League organised commenced with victories for United Brothers and Reliance Warriors. In...

Trophy Stall Masters capture semi-final spot

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Trophy Stall Masters XI won by a handsome margin of 60 runs to storm in the second semi–final against Industry Super Kings last Sunday at the Enmore Ground. Trophy Stall won the toss and batted and...

Ram and McRae announces awards

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Ram and McRae Chartered Accountants, will be observing 25 years of service next July (2010) and has started celebrations early by announcing its inaugural award for the Best Annual Report and...