The Week At A Glance (A more detailed understanding of some of these news items can be obtained by clicking here. Archive of newspaper articles by month and year can be found here.) 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March 15, 2004 Morgan is Mister Physique March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 15, 2004 March 14, 2004 Venezuelan wranglings Widening coalition over case of Aristide's fall Barbados and CSME 'readiness' Patterson’s `Challenges of change’ Young woman found dead in bed Mother found dead with knife in neck Williams killed by 'own death squad cohort' THE 'RULE OF LAW' MARCH Kerzorkee body samples still being tested Western Union launches next day money transfers Remigrant scam ‘At the end of the investigation people would have to face the music’ Still no word from ministry on child's broken-arm probe No constructive engagement meeting since last year Non government bodies urged to embrace advocacy NGOs charged to make a difference in society Region Ten RDC against simultaneous transfer of regional officers Caribbean Court of Justice needs 6 judges Guyana and the wider world The sugar issue is coming to the boil Children in dark times Dennis Craig: An exhibition of flowers Campaign to promote behaviour change launched Corbin breaks tradition of political unity on border integrity Television version of `Against all Odds’ for June release 'Mood Indigo' back for international evening of Jazz, Blues Windies' best effort fails to stop England on third day 'Terrible' Tino's time to shine Tino Best thanks God Teamwork, crowd support needed as Guyana faces Grenada today Guyana still to name team for uphill task Miller ends tennis tourney with three titles March 13, 2004 Our children deserve better Evidence implicates ministry officials in fraud Skeleton found at Bare Root Skeleton discovery heightens concern for abducted taxi driver's whereabouts Guyana 'smart' to approach UN Yachts sail into Parika Ministry, police probing teacher head-bashing at Lodge school Teacher assault student on the loose Force assisted in foreign drug busts - police Police claim relative success in counter-narcotic efforts Embattled Grove Haslington NDC chairman replaced Fishermen bemoan police lack of action against pirates MOP to clean up men's attitude to women US Guyanese gets 90 years for triple slayings CARICOM and Haiti FITUG, Finance Ministry meet on 2004 budget Reversing the spiral descent of journalism in Guyana through training Guyana submits World Cup letter of intent Kennard's Phagwah meet Fidel's day at Sabina No-win situation going back out Grenada arrive with eight overseas players Grenadians arrive for round two Upper Demerara retain National Schools title National athletics championships March 12, 2004 Corporal punishment in schools St Margaret's teacher used corporal punishment on other children -probe Jamaica grants Aristide's request for temporary stay JAMAICA TO 'HOST' ARISTIDE AND FAMILY PNCR co-sponsoring Rule of Law march PNC/R organizing 'rule of law' march Ramsammy returns to work Dr. Ramsammy is back Bollywood goes to Berbice Bollywood actor here for movie shoot National Front Alliance urges rational criteria for national holidays Seizing of duty scam vehicles underway Media workshop emphasizes need for professionalism Kaieteur News reporter claimed to be from Stabroek News Frankly Speaking More equipment for prison service Putting the curb on drug trafficking Much more still to be done to give substance to gender equity Smith blasts maiden Test century for Windies recovery Smith proves a saviour with maiden test century First test ton a great feeling Records fall, Upper Demerara poised to retain crown National schools athletics March 11, 2004 Corporate governance Migrating jobs and the global economy Background to Chinese Immigration in nineteenth century British Guiana President orders duty scam vehicles seized President orders immediate action on 'remigrant' irregularities report 'I would not be aware of altered signature' -Rekha 'Kerzorkee' death Pirate-besieged fishermen for security talks Measures afoot to deal with pirates Senior policeman slain at Brickdam laid to rest Tearful farewell for Supt. Griffith Progress on constructive engagement process mixed A Tribute to Cheddi Jagan on his 7th Death Anniversary Sabina set for England, Windies battle History on the line for West Indies and England Windies look to defend cherished record against England National Schools’ Championships opening… Athletes set Enmore on fire National schools athletics March 10, 2004 Haiti: staying the course Two officials suspended over remigrant scam Broken promises over pupil's broken arm - family Flotilla of yachts headed for Guyana Coming pleasure yachts big boost for tourism industry PPP/C, PNCR not serious about dialogue Georgetown Chamber urges wider use of computer technology in public service Market for stolen nets and engines encouraging piracy Region Three meeting was adjourned Toronto-based Guyanese guilty of wife's murder Forced to vote at gunpoint Addressing the cattle/crop conflict Consumer prices up 0.8% in January Banks DIH stays focused in 'decisive' year No concern about Washington’s action Lara feels he is a better player than in 1994 Fletcher drops hint that Jones could play in first Test Injured Smith out of first Test Records fall at schools' national championships March 9, 2004 Going nowhere fast Way clear for Cel*Star interconnection Guyana-India commerce below potential Georgetown Chamber urges tax reform to 'jump-start' economy Girl hacked by jealous ex Robbed lotto winner agreed to use of name, photo GTUC should be managed by technocrat, not union leader Guyana, the bigger picture Guyana ideal cruise ship destination It's time to grow up The Mash 2004 curtains are down, time to prepare for Mash 2005 West Indies name 13-man squad Windies name 13 for first Test Flintoff is England's best hope of holding back Lara Lamb excited over Cricket Classics Athletes encamped for National schools athletics Ally upsets Holder; Miller takes second title March 8, 2004 Cocaine depot? Bandits kick down door, rob lotto millionaire PPP/C pays tribute to Dr Jagan Guyana's aspirations advanced by values and work of Commonwealth - Govt City gets vendors mall plan Aristide's ouster Cruise liner docks here with 550 tourists Cruise ship visit marks turning point - Nadir Feminism, or women’s quest for full emancipation Much more to be done for equality Phagwah celebrants transform ICC into colourful splendour Guyana poised to pass HIV laws Schools expected to follow corporal punishment guidelines Guyana's Sportsgate Debutants F&H Supremes lift Oscar Shew dominoes trophy Hoggard delighted with bowling form Tourists beware the sound of the Smiths March 7, 2004 Aristide and Haiti Probing Aristide's loss of power - a CARICOM 'priority' THE UK--CARICOM PARTNERSHIP 1970 Guyana-Suriname communique not based on any treaty Accusers loath to make formal statements to Integrity Commission Death squad behind Diwali night killings Body of evidence on death squad Renew commitment to eliminating sexual violence against women, girls Budget 2004: Dare we hope? Business opportunities open up for Guyanese The darker side: Crisis and vulnerability in CARICOM The PUC has no regard for the rights of consumers A revival of popular theatre? Eddy Grant: a sensitivity to Guyana's wooden heritage For the love of art [Leonard Bascom] Murdered officer Latchana cremated Lance Corporal Latchana cremated President recalls Dr Jagan’s leadership role in restoration of democracy Ramotar hails late leader as nationalist, patriot Call it Phagwah, or Holi Celebrate Phagwah in a dignified way – Pandit Persaud `Guyana not identified as drug trans-shipment point’ STRANGE RESPONSE IN DRUG-TRAFFICKING FIGHT USA stun Scotland to qualify for ICC Champions Trophy England rip through Vice-Chancellor’s XI 'Vicious' Vivian takes father as trainer Bourda out, Sabina in for Bangladesh March 6, 2004 Helping the police to cope Blackman charged over cop murders Ex-cop charged with Monday Brickdam Police shooting murders Murdered cops' widows eligible for $1M payment St Margaret's teacher 'sternly warned' for beating pupil Court rules in favour of forestry body UN deal to boost women's leadership institute Regional intelligence network highest priority $250M Mabura-Lethem road work nearing completion New B'ce hospital completes first phase First phase of New Amsterdam Hospital completed Names released in NY drug bust What an outrage! The right thing to do Large Babu John gathering pay homage to 'revered Dr. Jagan' 'Selectors go on gut-feeling' - Greenidge UWI Vice-Chancellor’s XI v England -- Tour Match March 5, 2004 Cautionp> NY/Guyana drug ring smashed, 13 detainedp> Guyana, America and drugsp> DA: Jailer's role big in drug ring p> Guyana cocaine sneaked in at JFKp> Holder-Allen confirmed as Chief Magistrate p> Report out on St Margaret's beatings complaintp> Doctors face council over fatal Cytotec abortionp> PNCR says publicise census report immediately p> Region Three meeting called off after death squad queryp> Letter shows Gajraj approved Williams gun upgradep> Cheddi Jagan - a true son of the soilp> Multi million dollar project afoot to aid small farmersp> Terror at Brickdam Police Station...p> Woman manslaughter convict among 16 more returned deportees p> Teaching staff turnover affecting Region 1 schools p> Colourful Mashramani ‘explosion’ in Essequibo p> Government, foreign troops get grip on Haiti p> CARICOM's aid task force for Haitip> GFF Technical Director condemns Grenada treatment p> Goal-keeper shortage hits Guyanap> Goalkeeping is a problem for national team p> Local football body assessing claims of shabby treatment in Grenada p> Private schools get green light for 'nationals'p> Fifty-two horses to gallop for top prizes at Kennard Phagwah meet p> March 4, 2004 Groupthink Caricom wants UN to probe Aristide ouster CARICOM wants UN to probe Aristide's loss of power A frightening precedent Suriname will demand GDF removal from New River Triangle Woman found dead was strangled Blackman did not 'storm' into court Security lapses enabled Brickdam shooting Mammoth crowd at Linden Mash Caesar stonewalling me Huge coke ring smashed Yohance Douglas killing DPP withdraws attempted murder charge against Baijnauth Indian HC urges business community Lack of preparation for globalisation can cost Guyana billions -GCCI warns Cops in foiled kidnap awarded Budget consultations necessary and useful Narco-trafficking: what Government has done to tackle the situation From obscurity to prominence: The story of the full gospel fellowship Captain confident of turning back Grenada GTU rules do not cater for private schools Better policing needed at sports meetings Lambert eyes American dream March 3, 2004 Oscar picks 2004 Seeking explanations for these senseless slayings Haiti - a reality check CARICOM'S moment - after coup against Aristide Aristide's removal a blow to democracy in region - PPP Drug traffickers have Guyana in their sights PPP groups in New York divided on Ramjattan's expulsion Guyana to press claim in T&T-Venezuela maritime treaty - Jagdeo Professor Craig remembered as expert in education Change the national pledge No big increase in Old Age Pension booklets expected this year Father says cop killer has history of violence Cop killer caused courtroom ruckus GIHA says its 'Day of Dignity' reclaims Republic anniversary Guyana go down 1-0 to Trinidad 18 players identified for American football National Schools Athletics Championships England hold 89-run lead after day two March 2, 2004 Regulating cooperative credit unions Terror at Brickdam Police Station What triggered this murderous rampage? Mayhem at Brickdam Shock over death of Prof Craig Investors on the sidelines NDC Chairman 'set to resign' Jagdeo in Trinidad maritime talks President Jagdeo/Prime Minister Manning hold talks Haiti's prolonged agony Shooting mars Berbice post-Mash road jam Thousands celebrate Mash in ‘Ancient County’, Linden Kidnap car a rental Sailor pleads guilty to smuggling ganja Daughter tells court of beatings Odds stacked, but Dos Santos says Guyana can still advance Both Windies and England seek sparkle March 1, 2004 Renewal urgently needed in NDCs Frustration high as money is depleted Buxtonian held in raid charged with murdering cop, other man Felix doesn't see role for police in any death squad inquiry Pressure group calls for death squad inquiry Taxi driver had begged for his life -reports Indian neurosurgeon on the job at Georgetown Hospital East Bank groups protest against domestic violence Vendors back on the streets -Chief Constable seeks guidance Mash celebrations Last Monday the country celebrated its 34th Republic Anniversary with Mashramani Lessons from Brazil’s ‘empire of soybeans’ Huge investment potentials between Guyana & Barbados Minister Baksh urges residents to pay fees to have titles Government hopes for restart of constructive engagement process WHY BOTHER ABOUT INEQUALITY? Guyana go down 5-0 in World Cup first leg A case of 'too expensive' Guyana battle to safety to keep out Barbados Hibbert hits century as Jamaica secure place in final Washington named in Windies 16-man first Test squad England expect 'chin music' Royal Youth Movement take national relays crown India beat Windies women to take 2-0 series lead