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Friday, May 09, 2008
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Govt intends to inform international partners about
PNCR’s misuse of $100M in public funds
THE Government of Guyana yesterday expressed concern about the purported misuse of public funds by the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).
In a statement by Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, at the Office of the President, it was noted that information has been provided that the main Opposition Party received $100M from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to pay Opposition party scrutineers and has not accounted for the money over the past four months......read more
Second Army helicopter arrives
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THE Bell 206 helicopter that arrived yesterday.(Cullen Bess-Nelson photo)
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GOVERNMENT has once again delivered on its promise to enhance the work of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and this was evident with the much anticipated arrival here of the second Bell 206 helicopter from Texas, United States yesterday.....read more
Minibus associations agree not to increase fares, public urged not to pay increases
- following meeting with President Jagdeo
FOLLOWING the arbitrary increase in minibus fares and the threats and strike actions by operators, President Bharrat Jagdeo met with representatives and Associations of public transportation yesterday at the Office of the President to discuss the issue and to come to specific agreements....read more
PNCR used Govt food prices motion for political gains - Teixeira
- Govt defers motion, believes national response required
The People’s National Congress Reform’s boycott of yesterday’s debate on government’s motion dealing with the impact of global food prices is seen as an act to gain political mileage.....read more
AK-47 Court Martial
Ross makes unsworn statement
By Wendella Davidson
‘Despite the unfortunate incident in February 2006, a survey conducted in April showed that the entire force was still found wanting in accounting or following the security keys regulation....read more
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LEAP donates computers to Linden Municipality
AS the Linden Economic Advancement Programme (LEAP) plugs away at institutional strengthening of local entities in the bauxite mining town of Linden, it....read more
Happy over measures to ease cost of living
I was given some level of hope yesterday morning when I opened the newspapers and saw that the government will be taking further measures to ease the cost-of-living on Guyanese, a phenomenon which is facing countries worldwide....read more
Positive measures to help the people
Guyanese from all walks of life can now breathe easier following the brave announcements by President Bharrat Jagdeo, Wednesday afternoon, shortly after returning from an overseas visit, aimed at further cushioning the effects of rising prices and making the cost of living more manageable....read more
At Demerara Assizes…
Judge frees manslaughter accused but invites appeal
By George Barclay
THE father and son who were indicted in the North West District manslaughter case, at the Demerara Assizes, have been freed.
Justice Roxanne George yesterday discharged 37-year-old Gordon Creame and Aubrey....read more
Williams and Morgan selected for Beijing 2008 Olympic camp
By Michael DaSilva
CYCLIST Geron Williams and track athlete Alika Morgan have been selected by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) to attend an Olympic Youth Camp in Beijing, China....read more
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Woman fired for giving 16-cent treat to toddler
TORONTO (Reuters) - An attendant at a Canadian restaurant who was sacked for giving a bite-sized doughnut, worth 16 cents, to an agitated toddler was given her job back on.....read more
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