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Woman struck, killed by plane propeller on Guyana airstrip

Police said in a statement said that Raquel Joseph, was killed when she ended up in the path of the propeller of the single-engine Cessna that had just landed.
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Guyana government defends electricity rate hike

The Prime Minister said that the utility needs to have enough money to keep its operations running, and if this tariff is suppressed then ultimately, the level and quality of service will be degraded....
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Guyana policeman electrocuted chasing escaped prisoner

Constable Dorwin Pitman, 23, was found lying on the ground in an alley-way and power company officials said his death was due to illegal connections among residents in the area....
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CARICOM leaders urged to support Liat re-fleeting loan

LIAT which flies to 21 destinations in the region and has 1,000 flights weekly, said it was seeking to acquire French-made 48 and 63 seater aircraft....
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Caribbean to benefit from German aid for projects through 2018

A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) statement said the German government position was outlined during a recent meeting to review the CARICOM-Germany technical cooperation programme....
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Ramotar apologies to Guyana opposition leader

Members of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), walked out of a meeting convened to discuss the amendments after they were instructed not to take part in any further discussions after not being privy to a letter in possession of the head of state....
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Two dead in early morning Guyana house fire

The authorities said eyewitnesses have reported hearing gunshots in the area and a white car speeding away from the scene....
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Caribbean Airlines granted "flag carrier status" by Guyana government

Last December, the Donald Ramotar government bestowed the flag carrier status on the airline following the launch of its inaugural non-stop flight from Guyana to Canada....
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Caribbean calls for 'amicable solution' in rum dispute with US producers

Last August, the UK-based Diageo reportedly warned that should CARICOM mount a complaint to the WTO over the alleged subsidies it would "re-evaluate" its Caribbean interests....
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Guyana police detain man in US visa scam

According to the police, people posing as employees of the US Embassy here were approaching “unsuspecting individuals purporting to be able to obtain visas for them....
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CARICOM seeking continued good relations between Caribbean and Venezuela

In a congratulatory message, CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque said that the regional bloc looked forward to the continued role of Venezuela in the forefront of South-South cooperation and Latin American and Caribbean integration....
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Two dead after plane slammed into house in Guyana

The US-registered aircraft crashed into the building and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from the Ogle International Airport....
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Veronica Campbell-Brown denies knowingly taking a banned substance

Brown’s first public reaction came in the form of a statement released by her On Track Management (OTM) group following reports that she has tested positive for the banned drug.
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President Cameron meets Grenada and SVG Prime Ministers

President Cameron was accompanied by WICB Chief Executive Officer Michael Muirhead and Company Secretary Verlyn Faustin.
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Jamaican quarter miler Blake banned for six years

Blake tested positive for methylhexaneamine at the Jamaica Olympic Trials last year.
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Bolt wins with world leading time in Oslo

Bolt, who is the only man to break the 20-second mark over 200m this season, arrived in Oslo having lost the 100m by one hundredth of second in Rome last week.
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WICB Director blasts ICC penalty imposed on Ramdin

Ramdin, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of misconduct laid by the International Cricket Council, has been suspended for two one day internationals (ODIs) and fined 100 per cent of his match fees.
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Windies crash to eight wicket defeat against India

The Windies had made a promising start reaching 100-1 inside 20 overs - but faltered following the dismissal of Charles.
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Antigua minister says no re-engagement with IMF

Finance, Economy and Public Administration Minister Harold Lovell made it clear that the Baldwin Spencer government does not have any intention of re-engaging the financial institution.
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Ramdin suspended for two games, fined

Ramdin was charged for breaching the Code of Conduct when he claimed a catch off Misbah-ul-Haq during the Champions Trophy game against Pakistan at The Oval.
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Gatlin shoots down Bolt in Rome

Bolt, 26, was fastest out of the blocks at the Diamond League meeting but American Gatlin, 31, powered past the Jamaican to win in 9.94 seconds.
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Jamaica trade deficit narrows but not 'out of the woods' - Hylton

Industry Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton said that an export-led growth strategy, focused on diversification, is the only option for Jamaica.