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Man charged with stealing $6.5M in items from Household Plus

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:10
A 20-year-old man who allegedly broke and entered Household Plus Store and stole $6.5 million in items was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown...

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A possible second coming?

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:09
Dear Editor, A friend encouraged me to read Mr Ralph Ramkarran’s article from last Sunday’s edition of SN, which was titled, ‘Repairing Guyana’s broken system of government.’  I resurface for a...

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GCB congratulates Sarwan and Campbelle

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:08
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has extended congratulations to Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shemaine Campbelle on their recent successful achievements against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka respectively. Sarwan, who...

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Colombian women fined, ordered deported for illegal entry

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:08
Four Colombian women, who entered Guyana illegally, were yesterday fined $30,000 or six months’ imprisonment each and ordered deported. Appearing before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown...

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No explanation from GT&T about Berbice DSL interruption

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:08
Dear Editor, Much of Berbice experienced DSL ‘blackout’ from Monday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Berbicians were inconvenienced, with much of the region out of a DSL internet connection. The...

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Edwards on verge of second century

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:07
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-Captain Kirk Edwards is on the verge of scoring his second century as Barbados leads Combined Campuses and Colleges by 61 runs on the first day of their regional four day...

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Man on bail over alleged shooting of brother

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:07
A man who allegedly shot his brother in the chest was yesterday released on $150,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The allegation against Osafo Yard is that on January...

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Villages raise water access issues during Amerindian ministry’s Region 8 outreach

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:04
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs recently heard concerns about access to water from some communities in the North Pakaraimas in Region Eight. Minister Pauline Sukhai and a team including Regional...

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Digicel, Banks, Ansa McAl among Mash band winners

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:03
Digicel, Banks DIH and Ansa McAl won top honours from a group of 30 bands competing in Saturday’s Mashramani float parade. A report from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said the bands...

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Debutant Katwaroo leads Rescue Mission for T and T

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:03
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC- Debutant Stephen Katwaroo was leading a rescue mission for Trinidad and Tobago against Leeward Islands at the close of play on the first day of their regional four day...

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CCJ head defends integrity of court

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:02
(Jamaica Gleaner) The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has responded to concerns that the court is susceptible to political interference because of the small space in which...

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Bell anchors England to solid first day against NZ XI

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:02
(Reuters) – Ian Bell stroked an unbeaten century as England amassed an impressive 357 for seven at the end of the first day of their match against a New Zealand XI in Queenstown  yesterday....

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Republic Anniversary quiz

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:02
    Republic Anniversary quiz: As part of the recent Republic Anniversary observance, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport arranged school debates, essay-writing and child art...

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Dipcon completing section of East Coast Highway for $463M

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:02
Lot One of the East Coast Four Lane Highway Extension is being completed by Dipcon Engineering Services at a cost of approximately $463Million after the initial $468Million contract given to Falcon...

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New non-immigrant visa appointment system

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
New non-immigrant visa appointment and fee process Beginning March 15, 2013, the US Embassy in Georgetown will implement a new procedure to simplify and streamline the visa application process for...

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Tune in and win during 94.1 Boom FM launch

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
Hits and Jams Entertainment is launching 94.1 Boom FM on March 9 and is inviting the public to tune in for a chance to win a car and cash prizes. In a press release, Hits and Jams said listeners will...

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The demand for Rohee’s resignation was a fatuous figment of the opposition’s fanciful strategy

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
Dear Editor, Permit me the grace of your indulgence to express a view on this vexed issue of C’de Rohee’s participation in the National Assembly or as it may be more appropriately described as the...

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Mexico arrests head of teacher’s union on fraud charges

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico arrested the powerful head of the main teachers’ union on fraud and embezzlement charges on Tuesday, striking out at a high-profile opponent of the new...

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Shaddup!

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
 

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Digicel to restructure debt again

Thu, 02/28/2013 - 04:01
(Jamaica Gleaner) Denis O’Brien’s Digicel Limited will use the US$1 billion it plans to raise via private placement to buy up its 12 per cent bonds and finance other projects. The bonds were due to...

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