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Govt. has no agreement yet with Exxon for gas to power project – Company still thinks it’s best Guyana re-injects its associated gas

Jul 20, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Govt. has no agreement yet with Exxon for gas to power project – Company still thinks it’s best Guyana re-injects its associated gas

By Abena Rockcliffe-Campbell The Government is steaming full speed ahead in preparation for its proposed gas to power project. But is this a case of putting the cart before the horse? The entire...

Businesses warned against trading in foreign currencies

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Businesses warned against trading in foreign currencies

Central Bank threatens raids Authorities are clamping down on the rampant acceptance, especially among city businesses, of foreign currency as a payment for goods and services. The Bank of Guyana is...

Bandits rob McDoom gas station… Four youths, two guns, ninth robbery in recent years

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits rob McDoom gas station… Four youths, two guns, ninth robbery in recent years

The management of the McDoom gas station is counting losses after an early Thursday morning robbery. The staff are glad that they are still alive since two of the four youths who robbed the gas...

Granger, Jagdeo meeting…Way cleared for appointment of Police, Public Service Commissions

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Granger, Jagdeo meeting…Way cleared for appointment of Police, Public Service Commissions

Appointments of the members of the Police and Public Service Commissions are expected soon following a consultative meeting yesterday between President David Granger and Opposition Leader, Bharrat...

Local Content must not serve to enrich selected few in business community –Dr. Mangal

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Local Content must not serve to enrich selected few in business community –Dr. Mangal

By Kiana Wilburg Guyana is in the process of putting together a robust Local Content Policy. This document is expected to guide the manner in which locals will be able to benefit to a significant...

Former U.S President Jimmy Carter intervenes…Pushes for Govt., Opposition political discussions

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Former U.S President Jimmy Carter intervenes…Pushes for Govt., Opposition political discussions

…Oil and gas, among issues likely for agenda Head of the Carter Center, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, has reached out to Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo and President David Granger in an...

Minister Broomes missed confrontation in security guard matter

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Broomes missed confrontation in security guard matter

Twelve days after the Junior Minister in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Simona Broomes, claimed that a security guard cocked his gun and pointed it at her, which caused the police to lock-up two...

Jagdeo nearly duck Felix cork

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Jagdeo nearly duck Felix cork

Jagdeo and Soulja Bai meet yesterday. Dem had to meet because if dem didn’t meet no policeman coulda get promotion. Wuss yet; all dem commissioner woulda been acting commissioner. But dem boys want...

Smart classrooms aim to bridge education divide – Min. Hughes

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Smart classrooms aim to bridge education divide – Min. Hughes

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes has assured the National Toshaos Council (NTC) that government has begun to bridge the education divide through the establishment of smart...

Gold, Silver for Guyana at CUT Athletic Championships

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gold, Silver for Guyana at CUT Athletic Championships

DPI – Outstanding performances by Orlando Carrington, Annalee Williams and Somayia Orna ensured Guyana medaled at the recently concluded Caribbean Union Teachers (CUT) Athletic Championships,...

GFF Elite League Season III… Double header at Leonora tonight

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Elite League Season III… Double header at Leonora tonight

At the National Track and Field Center (NTFC), Leonora tonight, Western Tigers are poised to regain the spot at the top of the points table when they come against the seemingly toothless Cougars FC...

“Airworthy” GDF islanders to arrive in Guyana shortly” – Min. Harmon

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on “Airworthy” GDF islanders to arrive in Guyana shortly” – Min. Harmon

-Sky vans to arrive by year end Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, on the sidelines of the 92nd Sitting of the National Assembly, said the two Islanders purchased by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)...

90 Toshaos sworn in as Rural Constables, JPs

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on 90 Toshaos sworn in as Rural Constables, JPs

Ninety toshaos were yesterday sworn in as ex-officio Justices of the Peace (JP) or Rural Constables by Chief Magistrate Ann McClennan. The simple ceremony took place during the ongoing National...

‘Insist on contracts before working’ – Min. Keith Scott advises miners

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Insist on contracts before working’ – Min. Keith Scott advises miners

Miners across the regions are being advised to sign employee contracts guaranteeing payment, before proceeding to work with dredge owners. This guidance was given by Minister within the Ministry of...

Fifth Annual Heineken Golf Cup To Be Played Tomorrow

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fifth Annual Heineken Golf Cup To Be Played Tomorrow

The Ansa McAl, Heineken Golf Cup, in its 5th year was yesterday launched in association with the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) at the sponsors head office, Beterverwagting, East Coast of Demerara. The...

GCB Conducts CWI/UNICEF Child Protection Course

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCB Conducts CWI/UNICEF Child Protection Course

The Guyana Cricket Board in collaboration with CWI and UNICEF conducted a Child Protection Course on Tuesday last at the GCB’s Board Room, top flat of the GCB’s office building, Regent Road,...

CPL Tickets go on sale in Guyana… Warriors, Patriots face-off August 9 at Providence in opener

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on CPL Tickets go on sale in Guyana… Warriors, Patriots face-off August 9 at Providence in opener

By Sean Devers Tickets for Guyana Amazon Warriors first three match in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament at Providence went on sale yesterday at the CPL Office on Camp & Quamina...

Local Govt. Elections for November 12

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Local Govt. Elections for November 12

Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, has announced that this year the Local Government Elections (LGE) will be held on November 12. He made the announcement while addressing the National Toshaos...

Health officials probe death of eight – year-old West Dem Hospital patient

Jul 20, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Health officials probe death of eight – year-old West Dem Hospital patient

Health officials have launched an investigation into the death of an eight-year-old boy who was being treated at the West Demerara Regional Hospital for a suspected urinary tract infection. Rohit...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition… National playoffs start one week from now; seating being made available for fans

Jul 20, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Competition… National playoffs start one week from now; seating being made available for fans

It is an observable fact that the street phenomenon known as the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ competition is the most anticipated event in the shorter version of the sport and the ninth...

Guyanese sprinter to be part of Elite Sport and Culture Week

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Anderson ton, Looknauth’s 9 seals dominant 10-wicket win for Harpy Eagles

A wave of criminal deportees may be coming our way soon

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-It is peculiar the way the PPP/C government often finds itself staring down the barrel of... more