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Cops hunt ‘trigger man’ Bacchus linked senior cop to death squad businessman IAC condemns forced closure of businesses Police silent on Bacchus probe `Death Squad witness killing: Cops released, relatives still in custody Task force on children's protection to be set up soon -GINA Haiti must return to democratic process to access regional bodies It's up to Haitian regime CARICOM to clamp down on breaches of rice monitoring mechanism Nip it early Feeding the PPP’s paranoia Guyana stands to lose US35M annually Guyana moves to strengthen medical labs One-year HIV/AIDS workshop commences at Georgetown Prison Two more Water Users Associations sign agreement Western Union to introduce customer card Two Guyanese for computer training in China GPL scrambling to meet port code deadline Municipal markets for spraying Laing Avenue and Alberttown cited for filth Big Viv slams current players Cable and Wireless departure a blow to regional cricket American ProCricket all set for launch on Friday Middle-order batting vital in One-Dayers - Lara Christophe, Munroe spearhead TT team to C/bean c/ships Pompey, Burnett climb in IAAF rankings June 29, 2004 Lending agency finances $76.8M in first year Record number of visitors to Guyana for first five months this year - GTA Wanted -- a CARICOM check-list Get tough Denis Chabrol is new Guyana Press Association Head Press association hardly represents media Destra Garcia is a qualified businesswoman Canadian Med. Students on hypertension drive The Review of the Story Police zero in on relative, four cops Bacchus videotape A little too late Was Bacchus drugged before his execution? MP distributes tapes of Bacchus’ retraction New PI against Shafeek Bacchus murder accused to start July 1 MP releases transcript of Bacchus statements `Death squad’ witness killing: Cops grill close relatives 'Anger drove me to accuse Gajraj' Fresh Shafeek Bacchus murder case inquiry starts Thursday CARICOM heads to address new sugar threat Sugar cuts exceed region's worst fears Iwokrama, Conservation International sign biodiversity pact Banks slides further Small business sector places emphasis on local products, services Many businesses financed, more jobs created Khan's lawyer to respond to contempt proceedings Task force on ‘Children’s Affairs’ formed Task force to look at age of consent Education officials for China training ERC urged to institutionalise religious prayers in schools Moving things Along Win timely boost to Windies status Lara keen to build on win Badrinauth wins epic to retain Barbados Open title Mentore wins Kanhai’s Electrical golf tourney Upsurge in local boxing,some areas still lag behind ‘Stealth Bomber’ spares Lessy, passes up Leila Ali’s challenge June 28, 2004 Life improves for Ramdeen family T'dad likely to buy Guyanese poultry Beefing up to fight the drug trade Cops seek Princes Street resident A failed strategy The police's treatment of George Bacchus' allegations Bacchus family still answering cops questions 'Killer aimed gun at me on night my brother murdered' Bacchus death probe intensifies A POLICE STATEMENT THAT NEVER WAS Bacchus affidavits cannot withstand scrutiny Bacchus’s killing leaves more questions than answers Constabulary offered no help during Friday's march chaos -stall holders Report human trafficking - Minister Shadick Young Guyanese vibrant in HIV/AIDS fight Denis Chabrol is new Guyana Press Association Head Chabrol elected press association head The memorandum of understanding What is faith without works? Time for the PPP to change history June - a significant month in many ways Stealth Bomber still lands unanimous decision O'Neil downs Lassie Undercards upstage Smart Touch/Freeman main bouts Bravo, Gayle help Windies cruise to victory Young guns set up Windies win Badrinauth makes successful defence of Squash Open crown Badrinauth holds on to Barbados Open crown June 27, 2004 The George Bacchus killing Second relative questioned, premises searched Two videotapes made recanting Gajraj allegations Gajraj introduced me to Axel Williams, others - Bacchus claims in affidavits Witness protection project `Death squad’ witness killing: Probe net widens Group condemns unruly city protesters After murder - comes a long-awaited `statement’ Cops closer to cracking Bacchus murder Witness protection The PNCR failed Bacchus Invasion on Brickdam Buy labelled bottled water only - M&CC Guyanese dolphins may be in Venezuelan aquarium Nadir, Rose attend Schomburgk birthday bash in Germany Celebrating our creative personalities EU sugar price cut proposal 'unfair, illogical' - McDonald Woman soldier takes on Mt. Ayanganna and conquers Tribute to Alfred Pragnell New look for airport arrivals lounge Sonia Noel promises classy `Simply Irresistible 2’ collection More US-based Guyanese back President Jagdeo Liberty Avenue – the bustling avenue that rises with the sun Have music teachers become an endangered species? Thy rod and thy staff discomfort me - Corporal punishment in schools I now know how powerful TV is Re-interpreting the Haitian Revolution The Arts Journal fills void Explores contemporary literature, art in Guyana, Caribbean Guyana’s territorial integrity Coast Guard could better function with autonomy - observers C&W ends sponsorship of Windies home series Rain has final say in second NatWest match Rain drenches Windies with a tie June 26, 2004 City streets for 163M repairs An apology is necessary Seven cops, nine civilians being questioned Govt, police must accept responsibility for Bacchus’ death 'Informant' execution shows need for witness protection - Amnesty Protestors shut down city stores Police warn marchers Bacchus death probe: Cops, relatives grilled Roving bands threaten city stores Urgent action needed on witness protection Bacchus’s affidavits link policemen to death squad Protestors temporarily close Regent Street More people arrested as investigations continue The future of the death squad inquiry Timehri airport attracts further $231 million New arrivals area for Timehri by year-end Union challenges Sattaur over 'corrupt public service' remark Girl to remain at NOC, continue counselling Reeaz Khan moves to reverse order of the Court Teen to spend two more weeks at NOC Organic cocoa farmers draw down $8.3M more in British funding Laws of Guyana 'must be made a living reality' -launch of CD told Expert to examine local elections format Advisory body calls for end to 'reckless' broadcasts on TV Guyana targeted in 'modem hijacking' scams This is not what I bargained for Guyana setting up task force on child protection Welcome gestures CARICOM Chairman urges greater opposition role in governance Iwokrama to work closer with CI Mabaruma Settlement is the 2004 Amerindian Heritage Village Windies looking to make early impact Windies seeking to become front-runners National sports associations and federations diary of events from June 26 to July 3 Spark, fire, heat will engulf Smart Touch/Freeman card Science to be used to down 'The Stealth Bomber' - Lassie's trainer June 25, 2004 `Death squad’ witness killed Commission of Inquiry will go on PPP denounces `scandalous allegation’ PNCR urges immediate probe into Bacchus killing Cops held in Bacchus murder No one will be spared in this murder probe Bacchus was easy target Major parties level accusations at each other Bacchus’s death frustrates defence Who killed George Bacchus? Who killed George Bacchus? George Bacchus murder leaves many questions unanswered Who killed 'informant' Bacchus? Government urges people with information to come forward Death squad issue at new, dangerous level -opposition statement Khan to face more charges - Hughes Prosecution lawyer says Reeaz Khan faces more charges Teacher in sex abuse probe sent on leave U.S. writes off $7B Guyana debt IDB loan to improve agricultural production Resident doctor for Mahaicony Hospital Local book aims to rekindle interest in folklore, theatre Fifty-five CI and Iwokrama team up On Americans - and Burnham Securities Council engages DDL in court GMA to elect new president today Hammer comes down on foreclosed properties It's all about sales Competition bill for public comment Guyana Training Agency to close Can you beat inflation? Good corporate governance reassures overseas investors 'Dog eat dog' business leads to smuggled fuel temptation Amateur boxers did Guyana proud Windies facing testing English conditions NatWest series opener lost to rain Caribbean out of Olympics amateur boxing June 24, 2004 Peter Ramsaroop: 'Guyana open for business' The home alone boys A brief history of Civil Aviation in Guyana U.S cancels more than $7B of Guyana’s debt Guyana gets US$22.5M IDB loan to improve agri production U.S. backs Guyana projects Guyanese urged to maintain cultural identity Epitaph for a village queen Benschop’s Constitutional case adjourned to July 9 Contracts must be shared equally among ethnic groups Caribbean cocaine network smashed Reeaz Khan moves against judge's order Harsher penalty for paedophiles endorsed Ministry to probe sex abuse allegations against teacher Chief Magistrate withdraws from Bacchus PI Bacchus’s revelation of hit list is means to stall PI-Puran Bacchus’s case to be transferred Bacchus murder case PI adjourned Question and answer with Darren Sammy Richards' removal could spur better performance ‘Hurricane’ Lewis storms in as a knockout specialist June 23, 2004 $100M trademark lawsuit filed against Cel*Star Caricom, IDB sign $136M HIV pact Guyana in key HIV/AIDS pilot project Brazilian cops face trial in murder of Guyanese businessman Forty-four Companies display products at Toronto trade show OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CCJ CAUGHT IN TRINIS' 500 armed robberies, 71 suicides, 29 drownings in five months High level Govt. officials involved Parents of neglected children to be counselled Food for the Poor helped family between 2001-3 Teachers trained in Career Guidance Students make recommendations to ERC New rules for visa applicants to Canada We must be an example to the next generation WICB statement on selection committees 'No overseas tours, no salary made me step down' Guyana lost to Canada through inexperience - Butts Burnette stumbles at Prefontaine June 22, 2004 National defence Haslington audit: $2.9M missing Caribbean not au fait with human trafficking issues - expert Thieves break into Lincoln Lewis' office Mystery break-in baffles TUC top official TUC grant withheld as no report provided on previous subvention -Bisnauth Banks auction properties to recoup losses Mother returns to 'home alone' boys Formal declaration needed on `abandoned' court cases -CJ Wanted man Bovell seen in Stanleytown again George Bacchus’s nephew picked up, grilled by cops The fallout from the hit list allegation Chief Magistrate withdraws from Bacchus PI PPP denies attempts to sway death squad probe PPP condemns PNCR actions against MP Banks shares slip below $5 Judge throws out A.G.'s challenge Attorney General's motion dismissed Constitutional motion dismissed Promoting Guyana abroad More visitors expected in Guyana this year Cellstar Ltd USA sues Cel*Star (Guyana) for $100M Richards - powerless to resist? Windies beat Kent after nightmare journey West Indies players comment on England tour matches Castellani pool back to normal O'Neil looking to top world title performance Katchay inspires Canada to victory over Guyana June 21, 2004 New D&I Act Six Customs officers' services terminated Questions over corrupt CANU officer escaping charge Human trafficking on front-burner Home alone children hardly have any food Prevention cheapest fire-fighting strategy What the people say about: Beating schoolchildren City to foot bill for probe of engineer's dept -Mayor turns down trip Driver assaults UG lecturer at work place International body investigates Guyana’s dolphin trade …head of Wildlife Authority already sent on leave Mental patient walks street naked after refused admittance to ward Old sugar worker recalls June 16, 1948 Power sharing talks started on the seawall Yesu Persaud and Glen Lall Making the bigger picture count Minister calls for more Guyanese poems in CXC texts Bollywood stars Aishwarya and Rhithik now expected Sept/Oct Consultations begin as NIS seeks sustainable financing strategies Sophia: from a squatter settlement to a housing scheme PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS: KEY TO REDUCING HIV TRANSMISSION CARICOM addresses HIV/AIDS issues Richards quits as chairman of selectors Butts replaces Richards on senior selection panel June 20, 2004 One voice Five boys left to fend for themselves by parents Ministry probes report of teacher writing CXC subjects for student Not many Cabinet changes since 2001 polls Indian Christian dancer starts Guyana tour today Jeffrey proposes overseas career stretches for productive teachers Three per cent pay hike offer an insult to teachers - PMJ US officials preparing extradition paperwork McDonald no longer anti-drug body head GT&T: A slumbering giant Tourism needs to move up the political agenda rapidly A QUESTION OF FAIRNESS Widower says wife's death due to `foolishness' Come! Gather round. It’s story time!” Remigrant vehicle scam investigations ongoing - HPS NA puts on four weekly flights for summer Guyana determined to combat TIP Cabinet offers no-objection to multi-million dollar contract to improve airport CCJ CAUGHT IN TRINIS' POLICE BILLS CROSSFIRE Guyana observes Rehab Week 2004 I'm a survivor! Living with cancer in Guyana The constitution provides for the participation of citizens in the decision-making processes The re-emergence of drama training Conrad Luke, MS (1919-2004) `Olympic Day Run’ is of greater importance than usual-Rogge Chanderpaul and Gayle set up West Indies win Harris for return fight with Urkal? Young promoter takes local boxing to new heights Bentley returns to dominate The Experience of living with a wanted man Shouldn't we have a fair share? Criminals beware… a new sheriff in town Mahaica family granted refugee status in Canada Gone with the wind Federalism for Guyana The things that pass for news these days My book will be my defender June 19, 2004 Wildlife trading scam uncovered Questionable wildlife exports authorised by GM Illegal exports threaten wildlife trade Nobel House uncovers huge seafood theft Massive seafood fraud rocks Noble House Corporal punishment The right to flog Responding to arguments against corporal punishment Christian forum urges retention of corporal punishment in schools British Diaspora lawyers set up group to help Guyana Disconnect in bridge talks Essequibo minibus and hire car body issues new fare structure Ruling on Attorney-General's motion Monday 13-year-old's posting to NOC The saga of the 13-year-old Govt. to proceed with 'death squad' inquiry Cameras installed at airport, other ports of entry Timehri airport attracts further $231 million While I was asleep Fondling of nine-year-old girls Govt. moves to improve diet of babies, expectant mothers ACDA finds no racist statement Guyana's Marian Burnett in the billing for top US meet GRFU pleased with national team’s performance Annual Independence Festival match Guyana XI face tough challenge June 18, 2004 Venezuelan recall Keep corporal punishment in schools - workshop PNCR, Bouterse party sign memo towards peaceful settlement Visitors at record level Universal Airlines offering 'Premium Economy' PNCR Congress for August 27 Officer appeals murder committal in Yohance Douglas hearing Selectors come under microscope For her son On Father's Day Brazil: Another lopsided trading relationship? Trade show rolls into Toronto Court rules against Pandora Guysuco set to report $3B plus loss Toys with local themes help pre-schoolers to learn Teens inspire with computer repair business IPED approves $4M in loans to peanut farmers Small businesses await loan guarantee lift Handgun ammo supplies run low TRADING VOLUME UP 21 % Stock Market update Towards an Informed Shareholder IDB approves $37M for East Berbice road Environmental report on fish farm complete Guyana, China to take media cooperation further New York-based Guyanese applaud Govt. efforts to develop country Occupancy rate is major challenge to housing sector Stats Bureau working on final census report Beware of emotionalism A.G. to pursue application for the staying of NOC order COURT OF APPEAL TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF CEL* STAR Alleged fondling of nine-year-olds A bitter commentary in this season of children Fixing the public sector is a long and hard struggle Man ingests gramoxone ‘I fed up with life’ First woman conquers Mt. Ayanganna Are African people ugly? Jumbie deh bout Olympic Day Run on Sunday Windies crash to defeat despite Bravo’s century West Indies stung by Ireland in second tour match June 17, 2004 Victims of crime need counselling Legal arguments dominate AG’s constitutional motion Mother objects to Attorney- General's intervention GHRA shocked by AG's intervention 13-year-old’s posting to New Opportunity Corps Rights groups settle on consent at 18 'I was paid to keep quiet' PNC/R wants investigation reinforced Police sergeant, inspector testify in Shafeek Bacchus PI Two more cops testify in Bacchus murder case Culture of beating children goes deep Broadcast body mulls Channel 28 suspension US report on human trafficking unfair Defending the indefensible Minister dubs U.S. State Dept. report unfair Iwokrama eyes economic viability Sunnier days for rice farmers Exhibition of works by Chekama Skeete to open at National Gallery today Sugar workers unions to respond to new profit-based incentive proposal Guyana recommits to stemming flow of human trafficking The Enmore Five remembered GO INVEST - Going after investments Guyana Expo in Toronto opens tomorrow Family seeking justice in Mocha queen slay Windies overwhelm Ireland June 16, 2004 Bacchus vows to face Commission of Inquiry George Bacchus: 'I was offered bribe to recant charges against Gajraj' Guyana faces US sanctions over human trafficking Guyana and Jamaica trafficking in persons UNICEF to target 7-12 age group in fight against HIV/AIDS New arts journal to serve as bridge -Gafoor Enmore Martyrs served as catalyst for freedom movement -PPP teachers' 3% is final, says ministry GTU rejects 3% teacher salary offer, negotiations continuing 13-year-old may be removed from NOC Something is wrong with our lawmakers Teen’s detention at NOC unconstitutional AG seeking to have order detaining girl at NOC declared unconstitutional -says child faces stigmatis Justice Roy should release this girl immediately Hemraj Kissoon is Demerara Mutual golf champion Suzette Shim is Miss Guyana World 2004 The Enmore Martyrs Saga of the Bagotstown nine-year olds Community Developers Head corrects Stabroek News article The new GDF Chief of Staff Political stalemate continues Parliamentary opposition can contribute to effective governance - Kadir Belgrave misses cut and thrust of earlier Parliaments Byron Blake hangs up his Caricom boots Open up the decision-making Parliament ceiling repairs for completion by end of July CGX plans to begin drilling by September State of cemetery due to insufficient resources Cervical cancer is completely curable. So why are so many Guyanese women still dying from it? Gone and all but forgotten June 15, 2004 DDL up; Banks slips Remigrant vehicle probe 'stalled' Some seven Guyanese teachers in New York visa snarl-up The global impact of human trafficking Action to End trafficking in persons Trafficking in Amerindian girls is not new Trafficking in people CGX plans for test drilling CGX completes onshore study, drilling set for Sept. Bacchus exonerates Minister Gajraj ‘Death squad’ probe Contempt proceedings against Reeaz Khan NOC cannot fully adhere to judge’s order Reeaz Khan gets leave to file affidavit in answer Reeaz Khan to file response to contempt charges Sombre atmosphere grips Mocha queen's funeral 23 to contest Miss Guyana Talented Teen pageant Walter Rodney has left Guyana a rich treasure, says WPA Walter Rodney has left us a rich treasure $2.5M boost for Intermediate Savannahs Project The mean season amid poverty reduction & destabilization. Lara remains number one batsman Scandal at Bagotstown lessons Committee to probe GDF DDL continues to diversify DDL should state how it defines third party sales Management student is Miss Guyana World 2004 Pompey sets new record at meet in Norway Vivian Harris now sole WBA 140lb belt-holder June 14, 2004 Contract awards Fringe benefits could stem teacher exodus -union head Probe of City Engineer's Dept falls flat The higher bus fares Way back home Parliament urged to establish public safety commission Enmore Martyrs' Day anniversary June 16 Enmore Martyrs to be remembered Forever in blue jeans NOC initially refused to admit teen 11 youths break out from NOC Man, 42, marries 15 year old “Do not re-invent the wheel with our children” - new group City Hall budgets $263 million for solid waste disposal Our schools seem to be breeding criminals Show me your motions... Shame descends on Mocha over fatal street brawl Miss East Bank pageant still on Thieves raid World Cup stadium site GUYANA, T & T are joint Caribbean boxing champions Basketballers receive slam-dunk from GABF - Locals not represented at senior CARICOM c/ships Christophe, John top at GTTA trials June 13, 2004 Logjam as usual Opposition amenable to death squad inquiry talks Brazil moving to complete Takutu bridge Woman recalls late night encounter with hitman Williams 'Is 3% final offer?' -ministry asked to clarify Consent bill unlikely before year's end Are we serious about child protection? Guyanese father of terror suspect dies On the line: Sterling Products Limited The ruins of a great house Silence does not give consent Celebrating our creative personalities:Wordsworth McAndrew President Jagdeo briefs N.Y.-based Guyanese on current issues 'Do not expect a Cadillac lifestyle in a Volkswagen economy' NFL calls for inquiry into Rodney's death The distance between old friends The PPP remembers Dr Walter Rodney 35 years of diplomatic relations and splendid cooperation The significance of D-DAY The Guyana Music Teachers Association has done it again I stole two roses To share or not to share That GT&T/Cel*Star conflict Women in the ring Marian Burnett kicks of spikes, dons cap, gown for graduation Sarwan signs HIV/AIDS pledge June 12, 2004 Candle in the Wind Trinidad expo was worthwhile - businesses say UG hosting US students as part of online course Region Nine malaria report 'overstated' CANU officer dismissed over bribe Corbin says McDonald's new appointment 'unbelievable' 160 work-study students to be at 24 agencies in Region Two Girl sent to NOC for two weeks -court to hear report on June 25 Alleged abducted teen sent to NOC for protection Teen in court case admitted to NOC Floods -- natural disaster or man-propelled hazard? Tribunal set up to hear maritime boundary case Sarwan is not ready for Windies captaincy Sarwan not sure about WI captaincy National Sports Commission diary of events Nine boxers feature in world women’s ranking Khan wins Men’s singles Haynes doubts Windies readiness for England tour June 11, 2004 The law on sexual consent Foster homes suggested for child in Reeaz Khan saga Khan pleads not guilty to abduction -placed on $100,000 bail Reeaz Khan makes Court appearance on abduction charge Habeas corpus hearing relating to 13-year-old Reeaz Khan on $100,000 bail Reeaz is also owed an apology Guyana set to expand quality HIV treatment HIV/AIDS testing machine to anti-disease efforts Guyanese students win Caricom quiz Guyanese students win regional quiz competition India-Guyana relations Gunmen pistol-whip, rob U.S.-based Guyanese DDL takes umbrage at Stabroek Business errors Deportee remanded for allegedly shooting colleague International aid, democracy and good governance Play the tape for the American Embassy Some thoughts re-cycled -on "Martyrs", being political, Croal Street Fuh get breakfast in bed, live in de kitchen At opening of Regional women’s forum Terrorism code could squeeze small ships IDB approves loan for finance management Trinis flock to Guyana trade show The N word Investors lukewarm for no-spill coffee cup Guyana Goldfields Inc announces more drill results E-Ready or Not Decision in US shrimp dumping case by July The little airlines that could Stock market update Six firms in receivership for 2004 Profits double at Trust Co. It's about the customer Exodus of the (skilled) people GT&T chooses Cerillion Infrastructure work boosts Mazaruni's prospects Local lads win two, lose two controversially The “Stealth Bomber” is anxious for action, the “Agricola Boom” returns Too many injuries -Lara Lara eager to keep Windies captaincy Blake captures four titles Independence table tennis June 10, 2004 Correction and apology Reeaz Khan’s U.S. visa revoked NIS quandary: Hike contributions or drop benefits First sugar crop falls short of target Guyana wins by landslide New minibus fares based on increases due since 1999 Paedophile law may take six months Review of child protection laws needed – GIHA 'Free ticket' travel tax system starts June 15 Revenue authority to use wireless network system countrywide 'The Chinese settlement of Hopetown: Expectation and disappointment' GPHC acquires machines to monitor HIV/AIDS patients - monitoring will be provided free A growing culture of violence Great newspapers and the shifting fortunes of time IDB approves US$28M for public finance management Post mortem results on teen queen’s death Beauty queen died of heart failure Slow judicial process blamed for outstanding millions to NIS NIS needs more contributions to meet $$ commitments -- report Child rights body urges Dominica to end corporal punishment New citizens’ rights body seeks to reverse trend against corporal punishment Princes Street execution PI continues Shafeek Bacchus murder PI continues amid tighter security Bacchus murder case PI continues without hoax interruptions Government rewards 'Stealth Bomber' “Stealth Bomber” lands house lot, money for house and duty free concession Sarwan tells President Jagdeo: "It was a dream come true" Sarwan tops batting and bowling averages… June 9, 2004 Miss Mocha Arcadia dies after fight Pageant queen beaten, strangled Beauty queen dies after brawl Khan to answer private criminal charges tomorrow Together, South America will be strong Local HIV drugs may be exported to T&T - GINA The Presidential Commission on HIV/AIDS A Load of Bull Amcar receives World Business Award NGOs want age of consent raised to 18 Human rights forum wants age of consent raised to 18 Legislation being drafted to raise age of consent Guyana’s bauxite potential warrants a smelter Khemraj Ramjattan re-elected Bar Association President New arts journal hits local shelves Minibus fares increased after consultations with stakeholders Cattle ranchers air grievances as Minister visits Pluses in OECS cooperation Guyana reach World Cup junior qualifiers Second phase of VAT verification tour in progress Lara pleased at improvement June 8, 2004 Patronage Girl placed under police protection 'Abducted' girl ordered to NOC for protection Teen turns up in courts, lands in police custody Unattended children burnt in house fire Fire destroys East Canje house Ramsammy warns of cervical cancer risk Caribbean lifestyle magazine to feature Guyana UN warns about child marriages Sexual offences in majority at Demerara Criminal Assizes - women lawyers GBTI settles at $30; Demtoco re-ignites at $160 ‘Guyana marks another milestone with quality laboratory services’ Ministry moves to improve lab-testing accuracy Dabydeen wins literature prize Prof. David Dabydeen wins 2004 Raja Rao Award for Literature Fire that destroys Fire destroys East Canje house Berbice Chamber wants river bridge at original site UK writes off Guyana's debt UK wipes debt slate clean UK writes off 100% of Guyana’s debt Returning Guyanese robbed, dumped from taxi on way from airport CNS 6 observes 12th anniversary 'Lantern post' station celebrates 12 years Amerindian Affairs Ministry embarks on strategy formulation Legislation for age of consent being drafted B'ce Chamber backs amendment 'age consent' law Water wastage Mother and daughter sue BWIA for $60M damages Guyana claim seven more medals Kashif & Shanghai tourney, an export product? What cricket fans say about Sarwan's 261 Collins bowls Windies to innings victory Collins stars as WI defeat Bangladesh Caricom Secretariat hails 'The Stealth Bomber' Link between injuries, matches played must be explored - Griffith June 7, 2004 Commonsense please! Inexplicable President pledges to raise age of consent Jagdeo raising age of consent to 30 years Hit men still walking the streets No deal! IDB approves US$23M for health sector From June 14 ID card/passport needed to access shipping terminals What the people say about What's wrong with the media? Public interest responsibility in U.S. broadcasting Consumer price index records .01% increase Motorists, commuters lament state of West Demerara Public Road Ruling in Benschop's Constitutional case set for June 18 Bangladesh on the ropes… Windies going through `structural adjustment’- Griffith Preparing for the World Cup invasion Douglas challenges Mc Pherson's authority to install interim body June 6, 2004 President’s College student’s suicide… Botanical Gardens Khan case spurs calls to raise age of consent Before the sky falls A flagship lowers the standard of journalism My life at the Stabroek News Commonwealth plans democracy support up to elections Sexual abuse of children worrying Berbicians `Reflect on values regarding sexual conduct' Migration seminar What’s with the building code? Crandon could face conflict of interest - Ramotar Across the Divide Government, city relations improve New bus fares start Monday Bio-diversity learning centre opens in Botanical Gardens Prime Minister commissions centre for environmental education Bhangra dance troupe visit stirs controversy Water wastage still at 70% - GWI On the Line 2003 Annual Report - Demerara Distillers Limited Chairman refuses to provide answers Jagdeo, Manning anticipate creation of new trade links Guyanese-Bajan Mix up Thousands in Florida celebrate Guyana's independence Bodybuilder, Liberal MP among outstanding Guyanese honoured Guyanese top student excels at US college BOOKS--TO ENRICH CARIBBEAN LIVES `Winning is not an option’ Musical production to replace Miss Guyana World contest this year Satisfying the demand for alternative theatre Barbados is liberalising its telecommunications market 'Stealth Bomber' back in flight Tszyu must negotiate with 'Vicious' Vivian Harris Region will stage best ever Cricket World Cup LARA'S 'QUIT' DECISION Lara remains best option Bangladesh concede advantage to Lara and Sarwan June 5, 2004 Gwendolyn O'Neil Use Reeaz Khan saga to reflect on personal values regarding sexual conduct - CIOG Khan and child fail to show at court hearing - 'We just want she to come back home' says Grandma Woman’s motion for 13-year-old abducted daughter Justice B.S. Roy clears the air… No case against Reeaz Khan HALF TRUTHS AND WHOLE LIES IAC wants age of consent increased to 16 Visiting UNICEF delegate says girl turned sex slave Crandon’s appointment compromises Commission of Inquiry - PMJ NIS to review medical slips from claims scam Cel*Star begins installing new cellular network US provides equipment to better monitor HIV Man caught in home with pre-teens Pregnant 11-year-old to go home GHRA to hold child protection discussion Human rights body to hold meeting on child protection Good progress in talks on maritime tribunal Odessa has wealth of experience and lots to do Odessa returns, 'showcased Guyana well' Guyanese scientist to head U.S. foundation Latin American/Caribbean/EU summit: multilateralism, regionalism in action Second Test at Sabina Park.. Late rally by Bangladesh World champions sign HIV/AIDS pledge June 4, 2004 Women and leadership 11-year-old in Maternity Ward Hamid gives contrasting reports The real horror story Reeaz Khan fever spreading far and wide The age of consent WPO joins other groups in condemning abuse of girl, 13 Police question mother over 'abduction' -probation hearing today Cel*Star to invest over US$25M by time cellular service is launched Ramotar urges new joint services heads to read DFC report Ms. Gibson and Mr. Panday should be prosecuted Bomb scare again interrupts Shafeek Bacchus murder PI Constitution silent on consultation – PNCR PNC/R links migration attempts to 'inconsistent' economic policies The Migration Issue Developments in economy positive Swollen rivers affecting hinterland communities Work on Farm rice mill site resumes Broadband wins outsourcing contracts Time to get serious about funny money Skeldon construction contract for signing by month end GMA pushes Customs for faster processing Sterling reports improved figures Tough going for two vegetable exporters exporting handbook launched Marudi mine faces final environmental review Stock market update Cement supply still shaky Fuel factor nudges inflation IDB approves US$65M in debt relief Lara: I will resign June 3, 2004 Twelve Guyanese murdered every month Transport and oil price increases More horror at businessman's tryst with child The age of consent Mother accepts partial responsibility Why did Stabroek not publish Reeaz’s side of the story? Presidential Commission on HIV/AIDS established Jagdeo to chair Presidential Commission on HIV/AIDS Govt seems biased in disconnecting cellular system GT&T reviewing options after Govt’s block of cellular expansion programme Lumumba touts Guyana as venue for Miss Universe 2007 Room still there for Commission of Inquiry to go ahead -GHRA Environmental Exhibition 2004 officially opened Ramsahoye: Politicians destroyed Guyana Lights for entire East Bank road New health centre for Buxton Sod turned for $20M health facility in Buxton The United States of America and the delayed independence of British Guiana The National Anthem and a sense of patriotism Guyanese in Toronto honoured One more witness testifies in Bacchus murder case President examining legal advice on Crandon's appointment to 'death squad' Commission Education plan seeks to align nursery to primary curriculum Creative expression is lacking in most schools – Professor Roopnarine PM urges environment-friendly action Braithwaite receives national sport awards Best fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct Professional cricket hits the USA Pompey, Burnett climb up IAAF rankings Hill hopes rugby team can lift ratings June 2, 2004 Gov't pulls plug on GT&T's new cellular service Govt. says concerned about mobile cell service delay Class, colour and hypocrisy in the Reeaz Khan affair Reeaz playing dolly house Mother sought lifetime deal for her daughter Rights groups outraged by 'exploitation' of 13-year-old Reeaz Khan breaks silence on alleged abduction June 1, 2004 Banks reopens Main St restaurant Eastern Caribbean urges restraint by Venezuela over Bird Rock Ramjattan re-elected Bar Association head June Criminal Sessions open with grand parade Men Of Purpose to set up counselling service More shocking census results Dealing with children and tobacco use Association opens secretariat to help visually impaired persons Here is what they are saying:Guyana’s World Cup Cricket (WCC) 2007 readiness Burnett will roll into Athens with 'A' standard Windies held to draw by Bangladesh Defiant Bangladesh hold Windies to first Test draw National Sevens team is an investment in the future Reaching the final is an achievable goal Guyanese in forefront of North American World Cup cricket June 1, 2004 Traffic in the city Former Chief of Staff calls for new national security strategy Flexible, well-funded Coast Guard crucial - Atherly Fire chief retires $8M fraud uncovered at sugar fund Odessa Phillips creates a buzz LEAP takes next step with $326M grant Women's groups lend support to mother of 13-yr-old Saga of businessman, teen, highlights vulnerability of girls to sexual abuse Royal Castle secures insurance claim Works ministry awards $237M road maintenance contracts Giving our children their due We owe it to our offspring to build a peaceful, prosperous, cohesive society Maj. Gen. Singh gets top Dutch conservation award O’Neil wins fight of her life, Moore an impressive prospect What women say about women in boxing World champion O'Neil says God helped her win Sarwan lifts Windies with three-wicket burst Sarwan’s three-wicket burst gives Windies hope Walton, Rohoman and Sewett impress at GKF juniors Several multiple winners in junior karate championships