Archive | December, 2010

Houston woman is final Courts millionaire

Houston woman is final Courts millionaire

Houston resident, Sandra Holder, became an instant millionaire in the Courts Vault promotion yesterday.  During the Christmas merriment the woman purchased a living room suite from the retail giant. As a result of her purchase, she became eligible to be selected among thousands of other customers to open a vault which consisted of millions of dollars. The [...] [...more]

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Works commence to expand narrow city bridge

Works commence to expand narrow city bridge

The fact that the bridge which connects South and Vlissengen Roads in the city is too narrow and often creates dire congestions for vehicular traffic has caused Government to award a contract for its expansion. The contract has been awarded to Errol Cush, of E. Cush Contracting Service, who could not reveal yesterday the exact cost [...] [...more]

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Message by Dr. Dennis Charran Managing Director

Message by Dr. Dennis Charran Managing Director

I take this opportunity to say a big ‘thank you’ to all of my customers, for their support in business throughout the year because without you, our loyal customers, these events for the less fortunate would not have been possible. So I say thank you and would greatly appreciate your business in the future. When you [...] [...more]

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Govt. wants a health crisis in City – Mayor Green

Govt. wants a health crisis in City – Mayor Green

“…Champion of the Earth should’ve volunteered assistance” The current take-over of the city dumpsite by the administration must be viewed in the context of the recent statement by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kellawan Lall, that he would be glad for a health crisis in the City as a result of the garbage pile [...] [...more]

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Pele and Alpha United to battle for Championship

Pele and Alpha United to battle for Championship

Beat 10-man Sunburst Camptown 3-0 & Bakewell Topp XX in epic dual 3-1 on penalty kicks On Saturday night the battle lines will be drawn between rivals Pele and Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United when the two sides clash for the 21st Kashif & Shanghai Championship following contrasting wins at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence last [...] [...more]

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Two charged with attempted murder

Two charged with attempted murder

Orson Pollydore was refused bail after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry, yesterday, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charges of attempted murder and escape from lawful custody. It is alleged that on July 2, last, Pollydore, with the intent to commit murder, set fire to Jamie Daniels. It is also [...] [...more]

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Magistrate forced to postponed Benschop traffic case due to absence of case docket

Magistrate forced to postponed Benschop traffic case due to absence of case docket

Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond on Tuesday postponed the case of driving without license against political and social activist, Mark Benschop, due to her not being in possession of the case docket. Benschop will now have to appear in court on January 20, when the Magistrate will hand down her final ruling. He is being represented by attorneys-at-law Nigel [...] [...more]

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Sports Minister lauds GNRA

Sports Minister lauds GNRA

Commodore Gary Best (centre) joins the awardees as they show off their trophies at the Georgetown Club last evening. By Sean Devers President of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) Commodore Gary Best came out with all guns blazing at the Association’s annual Awards ceremony at the Georgetown Club last night and called for more [...] [...more]

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Government mulls investment on old New Amsterdam Hospital land

Government mulls investment on old New Amsterdam Hospital land

What remains of the old New Amsterdam Hospital Apparently, the government has plans for the space which now exists on the grounds where the old New Amsterdam Hospital once stood. This was disclosed by the Regional Chairman of Region Six, Zulfikar Mustapha, during the annual press conference. According to the official, there is hope for some sort [...] [...more]

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Good year for horse racing, but improvements needed

Good year for horse racing, but improvements needed

This photo shows turfites encroaching on the track as the horses approach the finish line, a feature that must be addressed next year. By Rawle Welch There is no doubt horseracing has become one of the major sport industries in Guyana, but there are quite a few things that needs to be rectified in order [...] [...more]

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