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Daily Archives: Friday, 10 November 2017, 18:50

Focus on “science and technology”, not “work under the sun like a mule” – PM Nagamootoo urges Berbice youths

Last Updated on Friday, 10 November 2017, 18:50 by Denis Chabrol As the closure of a number of East Berbice operations of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) draws near, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has urged youths there to pursue studied in Science Technology Engineering  and Mathematics (STEM). Addressing a graduation ceremony of the Corentyne Comprehensive High School at Port Mourant, ...

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Guyana Gold Board staff resisted tighter controls to prevent fraud

Last Updated on Friday, 10 November 2017, 15:57 by Denis Chabrol As the Guyana Gold Board continues a probe into the alleged siphoning off of millions of dollars from miners during, Board Chairman Gabriel Lall said certain board members had resisted the introduction of an upgraded and secure system that might have prevented the scam. “You have just got me ...

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City resident admits to being in possession of rifle, other items

Last Updated on Friday, 10 November 2017, 13:30 by Denis Chabrol A man has admitted to being in possession of a rifle, bulletproof vest and handcuffs, even as police probe whether his firearm licence for a pistol is fake, according to police sources. The man identified as Daniel Nelson of Church Street, Georgetown was arrested by members of the Guyana ...

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Pastor arrested for allegedly raping woman he counselled

Last Updated on Friday, 10 November 2017, 19:15 by Denis Chabrol A pastor has been arrested  after a 21-year old woman alleged that he raped her while providing counselling following the death of her father, according to well-placed sources. Sources said the pastor of the Full Gospel Church (not Full Gospel Fellowship) was arrested Thursday night at his Diamond, East ...

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Caribbean, UK explore trade mechanism after BREXIT

Last Updated on Friday, 10 November 2017, 7:21 by Denis Chabrol The Caribbean and the United Kingdom (UK) have opened talks on ensuring seamless continuation of  trade between the two sides continues after Britain exits the European Union, Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General, Irwin La Rocque said Thursday. He said a Caribbean trade ministerial meeting in Guyana  would examine proposals ...

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