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Two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, on Friday night robbed Elana Bowman of Strathspey Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara while she was at home with her daughter.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) says that the reported 5% growth in the economy over the last year indicated by the government has been negated by a 10% rise in the cost of living over the same period.

The Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), in which Russian bauxite giant RUSAL has majority shareholding, has completed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for its new project at Kurubuka which could see the development of two open pit mines.

The year has come to an end, but the police are still to bring closure to a number of sensational murders including those of Talk Show host, Ronald Waddell and building contractor Gazz Sheermohamed.

Traffic Chief Roland Alleyne has acknowledged that there “may have been a breach” of the no parking sign outside of the Celina Atlantic resort on Thursday night and said action will be taken to ensure there is no recurrence.

The owner of R. Bacchus and Sons Trucking Services succumbed early yesterday morning to the injuries he received when he was hit by a speeding ‘army style’ vehicle last Thursday.

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) is urging Muslims to recommit themselves to Allah and turn away from corruption in observance of Eid-ul-Adha.

A Sophia resident is in a serious condition at the Georgetown Hospital after being stabbed early yesterday morning by the reputed husband of a woman he took to his home.

CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington says the community is determined to complete the framework for the single economy by 2008.

Glarey Bowling, the woman who is bedridden after being severely burnt when her Parika Backdam home was channa bombed by a family friend, has received two wheelchairs and a quantity of foodstuff.

Guyanese should try to inculcate the lofty attributes of sacrifice, dedication, service and loyalty in their lives as they face the challenges of nation building, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said in extending Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all Guyanese in particular to the Muslim community.

The Women’s Affairs Committee of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees is grateful to several organisations and companies for supporting their efforts to bring cheer to the children at the Sad’r Boys and Girls Orphanages and the Joshua House.

Kei-Shar’s Gift Shoppe and Variety Store has announced the winners in the final drawing of the Christmas Bonus Bonanza.

President Bharrat Jagdeo distributed gifts to children in Sophia and those who are patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Christmas Day.

President Bharrat Jagdeo has extended greetings to the Muslim community as it celebrates the festival of Eid-ul-Adha.

The Guyana Association of Medical Laboratory Profes-sionals (GAMLP) has undertaken several initiatives in an effort to improve the medical laboratory accreditation process.

The Police Service Commis-sion through the Police Public Relations Department yesterday announced the promo-tion of 71 senior and junior officers, chief inspectors and inspectors in the Guyana Police Force.

Norton Street - Shot dead by police during robbery.

Regent Street – Owner of Regent Street store murdered in store by bandit.

Montrose - Killed in a pub.