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Sithe Global sells shares in Canadian power station

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…says that no plans to sell shares in Amaila project NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Sithe Global Power, LLC (“Sithe Global”), a company owned by investors of The Blackstone Group, announced that...

Swindler in custody, victims flock station to give statements

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By Rabindra Rooplall After accusation of fraud by several members of the public, Fazil Ramzan, of Umana Developments who took clients money and promised house lots with houses but never delivered has...

Minister shuns Capoey residents’ reports of corruption

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Disgruntled residents of the Amerindian community of Capoey, on the Essequibo Coast, are calling for a redress of a recent engagement involving members of the community and Minister of Amerindian...

Dem boys seh…De Attorney General changing money

May 15, 2011 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…De Attorney General changing money

Last year de government decide to pass a law to check how dem cambio wukking. It announce that it was keeping money laundering on check. This new law state that if a man want change US$20 he had to...

50 years in the medical field – Dr Cecil Harricharan is a ‘Special Person’

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“I enjoy my life. I enjoy working with the people I come into contact with. I enjoy the farmlands. I can’t say there is a thing I can complain about.” By Neil Marks On weekdays, he runs his...

I have seen the future and it is called Denis Chabrol!

May 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on I have seen the future and it is called Denis Chabrol!

BILL COTTON/REFORM Bill is getting older but he likes to keep up-to-date. This journalism trade is changing at the speed of light. New ‘flatforms’ as you Guyanese say, taking over from old....

Bandit shoots, robs man in broad daylight at gas station

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A lone gunman escaped with a haversack of money after he shot a patron who was about to enter his car at the Shell gas station at Camp and New Market Streets, yesterday. The man who received a...

Unanswered 911 calls… a matter of life and death

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By Rabindra Rooplall It’s the number everyone dials in case of an emergency, and with the upsurge in crime and with members of the public ringing the police stations and the emergency number 911,...

US moves to introduce new rules for remittances

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– Agencies will have to disclose fees, exchange rates, final amount Washington DC, US- The US is moving to introduce new rules that will compel money transfer agencies to disclose more...

Police to undergo training in proper statement taking

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– computerised link between DPP Chambers and police stations by year end In keeping with the plan to replace preliminary inquiries with paper committals, training of police ranks in the taking...

Minibus crashes into woman’s house

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Bibi Salima Kharoum of Lot 19 West Ruimveldt Front Road Squatting Area, is now expressing thanks to the Heavenly Father for once again having her life spared yesterday when a route # 47 minibus...

RUSAL to issue statement on ‘spade’ threat allegations

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– denies GM was sent home Russian-owned, RUSAL/Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI), is under scrutiny for a recent incident in which its General Manager is accused of using a spade to...

Youth crisis being ignored by PPP/C administration – Granger

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People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Presidential candidate, David Granger in a recent public statement opined that the current administration is ignoring the youth crisis in the country. This...

Eleven-year-old admits to being in fight but raises issues of abuse

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Schoolboy killing… As police continue their investigation into the death of 12-year-old Shemroy Anthony, the relatives of the other lad involved has sought to clear their side of the story....

Journey for Sight march and rally in N/A

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The New Amsterdam Lions Club, in keeping with activities for Blindness Awareness Month, held a Journey-for-Sight walk on Saturday around New Amsterdam, followed by an informative discussion at the...

Family calls for probe into use of excessive force

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Police shooting of Eccles dredge-owner… The family of an Eccles dredge owner whom police shot dead earlier this month during a standoff is calling for justice. The members are insisting that...

Robbery accused jailed for three years

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Navin Arjune, 27, called “Poodle”, of Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, was on Friday sentenced to three years in jail by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her at the New...

Relief Council hosts Chinese food festival

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The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) will be hosting a fundraising Chinese Food Festival today at the New Thriving Restaurant from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. This is the first fundraising event for this year....

Court regular jailed gets jail time

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A man who was described as a court regular and a nuisance was on Friday jailed for 18 months by Magistrate’s Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court...

Guyana to launch its first National Drama Festival

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Guyanese can now benefit from entreating and exciting opportunities as the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will officially be hosting its first National Drama Festival within days. The festival...

GYSM hosts youth convention

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The Guyana Youth and Students Movement, the youth arm of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) yesterday staged a youth convention, which attracted scores from all 10 Administrative Regions....

From the Diaspora…Would a President Ramotar dismiss and prosecute a corrupt minister?

May 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on From the Diaspora…Would a President Ramotar dismiss and prosecute a corrupt minister?

By Ralph Seeram The phone call came just as I was contemplating on a topic for this week’s article. The voice on the other end said “Man you must write about this.” He had just returned from...

Guyana Greenheart Autistic Society’s Raffle winners announced

May 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana Greenheart Autistic Society’s Raffle winners announced

The holder of Ticket No. 0721 has won the first prize of a microwave oven in the Guyana Greenheart Autistic Society’s Raffle, which was drawn on Saturday, May 7. The oven came through the...

Immigration TALK: Specific Job Skills May Lead to a Green Card

May 15, 2011 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration TALK: Specific Job Skills May Lead to a Green Card

By Attorney Gail S. Seeram, [email protected] Many people become permanent residents through a job or offer of employment. Some categories require a certification from the U.S. Department of Labour...

Ul Haq, Shafik keep Pakistan in victory hunt after early Windies burst

May 15, 2011 knews Sports Comments Off on Ul Haq, Shafik keep Pakistan in victory hunt after early Windies burst

By Sean Devers at Providence When Kemar Roach trapped Mohammed Hafeez LBW after Ravi Rampaul had removed Taufeeq Umar and Azhar Ali Pakistan were 3-2 and the West Indies on course to registering...

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Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The advent of significant oil discoveries has catapulted Guyana into the global spotlight.... more