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Daily Archives: August 3, 2017

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
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PSC calls on Gov’t to address civil rights issues in Tobacco Bill

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has joined the call by the Tobacco industry to refer the Tobacco Control Bill to...

August 3, 2017
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Chase and Roach star as WI, Essex draw

West Indies drew their rain-affected tour match against Essex as they began preparations for their Test series against England. Fast...

August 3, 2017
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Nagamootoo dodges questions on amendments to Broadcasting Bill

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo this afternoon dodged questions on the government’s intentions regarding proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Bill. “No...

August 3, 2017
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Tobacco Bill does not prohibit street vending – Health Minister

Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence has clarified that the Tobacco Control Bill does not prohibit vendors from road side...

August 3, 2017
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Drugs, cell phones found at Timehri prison

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a quantity of drugs and cell phones at the Timehri Prison...

August 3, 2017
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3 acres of marijuana plants destroyed in Essequibo River

Police on Wednesday destroyed approximately three acres of cultivated cannabis and a camp at Suribana, Essequibo River. A 20-year-old male...

August 3, 2017
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Guyanese national gunned down in Antigua

Masked gunmen have shot dead a Guyanese national, who resides in Antigua. Dead is 43-year-old William Stewart. According to the...

August 3, 2017
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Cevons workers busted attempting to smuggle contraband into prison

Three employees attached to Cevons Waste Management, were today caught attempting to smuggle cigarettes and marijuana into the Lusignan, East...

August 3, 2017
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UG School of Medicine regains accreditation

The School of Medicine at the University of Guyana (UG) regained its accreditation from the Caribbean Authority for Education in...

August 3, 2017
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Quinoa trials likely for September

Trials to ascertain which areas in Guyana are conducive for the production of quinoa are likely to commence this September....

August 3, 2017
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Press Association opposes amendments to Broadcasting Act

Pending full legal advice on the proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, the Guyana Press Association (GPA)has said the amendments...

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