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Another drug bust at CJIA

Dec 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Another drug bust at CJIA

A Canadian citizen became the latest person to be arrested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, attempting to smuggle narcotics out of the country. Yesterday, ranks of the Customs...

‘There is no need for a toothless political declaration’

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From Neil Marks in Copenhagen President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed hope that a solution could still emerge out of all the wrangling at the UN climate summit; at least he is counting on it, for he has...

Breeze customers grab over $500,000 in shopping spree

Dec 19, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Breeze customers grab over $500,000 in shopping spree

Christmas came early for six Breeze customers who participated in the annual Breeze Shopping Spree. Those six customers on Thursday grabbed over $500,000 in groceries at the Kitty Branch of Bounty...

Kashif and Shanghai tourney continues today in Linden

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Competition in the Kashif and Shanghai yearend football extravaganza continues this weekend with matches at two venues. Today up at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground, Alpha United comes up against...

GUYANA USA HUMBLE SURINAME 2-0 TO WIN FEMALE GOODWILL TOURNEY

Dec 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on GUYANA USA HUMBLE SURINAME 2-0 TO WIN FEMALE GOODWILL TOURNEY

Locals face Suriname at MSC this afternoon By Franklin Wilson In another vintage display of team football, the Guyana USA based team outplayed Suriname 2-0 at the Enmore Community Centre ground to...

Police raid leaves Robb Street residents raging

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A police raid late yesterday afternoon has left residents of 69 Robb Street,Bourda, Georgetown, irate after three men from the house were arrested. According to the occupants of the home, the police...

Sol Group poised for further expansion

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Sol Group, the fuel conglomerate, which has been steadily expanding in the Caribbean, is poised for further growth this year. There are plans to invest wherever there is a feasible opportunity,...

National selectee Trevor Benn is MVP in Cricket

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– at Police Awards presentation ceremony held yesterday By Sean Devers Twenty-four-year-old Police Corporal 19751 Trevor Benn was adjudged the Force’s most outstanding awardee when the Sports...

Three Linden youths charged for break and enter

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Three Linden youths were yesterday granted bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertsaon. Akeem Alexander, 19, Volonza Hackett, 18 and Randolph Williams, 20, all of Wismar Linden, all pleaded...

New ‘Grass Track’ ready to host Titan meeting

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Port Mourant expects large crowd tomorrow By Edison Jefford The new track at Port Mourant Turf Club that was laid for ‘Grass Track’ racing last week is in good condition ahead of tomorrow’s...

Some stakeholders’ actions not in best interest of bauxite workers-Sampson

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General President of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU), Charles Samspon, says that the actions of the stakeholders pertaining to the negotiations as it relates to the welfare...

Authorities cracking down on illegal rum-shops

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Authorities have announced a campaign against illegal “rum-shops”, following several complaints. In an advisory published in yesterday’s edition of Kaieteur News, it was disclosed that the...

Players called to trials for Punte Del Este Sevens Tournament

Dec 19, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Players called to trials for Punte Del Este Sevens Tournament

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has called to trials a 15-man squad in preparation for the Punte Del Este International Seven-a-Side Tournament scheduled to take place in Uruguay on January...

U.S. Embassy hands over fourth Medical Waste Incinerator

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– to reduce unsafe and inappropriate injections in Region Two On Tuesday, Political/Economic Section Chief of the U.S. Embassy, Ken Reiman, commissioned the fourth “De Montfort” style...

Out-of-control roller crashes into yard

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An out-of-control road roller, belonging to the Linden Municipality, careened off the D’Anjou main road, and demolished a fence in its path before ending up in the yard of Ivan Franklin, a couple...

Kennard Memorial Turf Club dedicates pavilion to former Club President

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The Kennard Memorial Turf Club recently dedicated a pavilion in memory of a late president of the club Deo Kharag. Kharag, who hails from Bush Lot, was president of the club for some 20 years from...

Injunction prevents receiver from selling Ocean View Hotel

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Owner of the Ocean View International Hotel, Wilfred Rambaran, has secured an injunction against its receiver, Courtney Perry, and the Guyana National Co-operative Bank, restraining them from selling...

F&H Printing /MYO Inter-Jamaat Softball cricket

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5 matches set for tomorrow @ MYO ground Competition in the F&H Printing Establishment sponsored Muslim Youth Organization (MYO) of Guyana 10 overs Inter-Jamaat Softball round-robin round-hand...

GECOM replacing all bad quality ID cards

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-76% distributed so far The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that it has implemented several measures to replace all National Identification Cards which have unacceptable...

Last 6 Police batsmen make ducks as Nanan snatch 8-19

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By Sean Devers On a day which the Sports Secretariat of the Guyana Police Force held it’s Annual Awards Ceremony, the Police under-19 team produced an embarrassing performance at the Number 2...

Corruption in Gov’t does not impact on businesses – Ram & Mc Rae survey

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While corruption is high on the wish list for government actions, a total of 59 business entities in Guyana do not consider that it has any significant impact on their businesses. This is according...

Guyana begin campaign against T&T in historic Day/Night match in Antigua

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Team to have 1st practice match from Monday at Police By Sean Devers History will be made on January 15 in Antigua when Guyana begin their 2010 their campaign for their first title since 2002 against...

GCA head displeased with Barnwell’s non-selection

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President of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Alfred Mentore says he displeased and disappointed with the non selection of DCC all-rounder Christopher...

Agri Minister launches $128.6M hinterland rice and beans project

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The US$643,000 ($128.6M) Hinterland Rice and Beans Project was launched Tuesday during a ceremony at the St. Ignatius Benab, Region Nine, where Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, dedicated the...

St. Sidwell’s Anglican Church rings in 150th year

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St. Sidwell’s Anglican Church will be celebrating its 150th anniversary next year, but its members have already commenced celebrations, as an entire year of activities has already been planned....

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…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more