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Govt. will allow Bar Association, Media, Transparency Int’l on oversight committee for oil money

Nov 26, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Govt. will allow Bar Association, Media, Transparency Int’l on oversight committee for oil money

By Kiana Wilburg The Natural Resource Fund Bill which was recently tabled in the National Assembly by Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, paves the way for the creation of a “Public...

Exxon will work with Govt. on review of Development Plan

Nov 26, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on Exxon will work with Govt. on review of Development Plan

…Liza Phase 2 will be on track – PRO says By Kiana Wilburg Although the coalition Government has taken a decision to increase its scrutiny of ExxonMobil’s Field Development Plans...

Ignoring Public Service Advice…Ministry of Presidency pays out almost $1.B to contract employees – AG report

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Ignoring Public Service Advice…Ministry of Presidency pays out almost $1.B to contract employees – AG report

Despite recommendations of the Public Service Commission (PSC) to minimize the number of staff employed on a contractual basis, the Ministry of Presidency last year, expended over $969 M on payment...

$73.1M advance payment made last year for construction of Health Ministry building

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $73.1M advance payment made last year for construction of Health Ministry building

– contractor now driving piles Discrepancies in payments to contractors were some of the troubling issues highlighted in the auditor general’s report for 2017. Auditor General Deodat Sharma...

Northwest cargo boat sinks, millions in goods lost

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Northwest cargo boat sinks, millions in goods lost

Several passengers on the cargo boat the MV Shivita II escaped unhurt after the Northwest-bound vessel sank in the vicinity of the Waini River early yesterday. The vessel was transporting goods from...

Police band members steal model planes during Air Transport cocktail

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Police band members steal model planes during Air Transport cocktail

First there were the firefighters accused of stealing passengers’ items. Now, the Guyana Police Force appears to be facing a similar scandal. Kaieteur News understands that the Guyana Police...

Members of US Congress disagree with Trump on Khashoggi murder

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Members of US Congress disagree with Trump on Khashoggi murder

ALJAZEERA – Adam Schiff, a Democratic senator who is set to lead the House intelligence committee when the US Congress returns in January, has accused President Donald Trump of not...

De Maldives owe China nuff nuff money. How much we owe dem Jagdeo?

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De Maldives owe China nuff nuff money. How much we owe dem Jagdeo?

An advice to all brothers. Marry a woman that can cook; love may die, beauty will fade but hunger is constant. De new govt of de Maldives come to power one week now and de president holding he head...

New JSC board should be given active consideration – retired judge

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on New JSC board should be given active consideration – retired judge

It‘s been over a year since the life of the Judicial Service Commission, (JSC) has expired. The JSC is the only body which is mandated by the constitution to make recommendations to fill vacancies...

President Granger’s public engagements reduced

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on President Granger’s public engagements reduced

– as he continues treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma President David Granger, consistent with advice from his team of specialist doctors at the Centro de Investigaciones Medico...

58th National School championships opened

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on 58th National School championships opened

Williams and Tyrell reset 10k records “The pinnacle of the schools’ sporting calendar”, as described by Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry who declared the 58th National Schools Swimming,...

Aussies dispose of England to clinch fourth title

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Aussies dispose of England to clinch fourth title

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Favourites Australia brushed aside England by eight wickets here Saturday night to wrap up their fourth ICC Women’s Twenty20 title and make amends for their failure...

Noble House Seafoods two-day 2nd Division semis…Police, GCC to battle in final this weekend at Bourda

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Noble House Seafoods two-day 2nd Division semis…Police, GCC to battle in final this weekend at Bourda

By Sean Devers GCC and Police will battle each other this weekend at Bourda in the GCA’s Noble House Seafoods two-day Second Division Final after their rain-hit semi-finals ended in draws...

Journalist…teacher…coach…advocate for the disabled…Remembering ‘Sir’ Walcott, the ultimate all-rounder

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Journalist…teacher…coach…advocate for the disabled…Remembering ‘Sir’ Walcott, the ultimate all-rounder

By Michael Jordan I guess most boys have their heroes. Mine were martial artist Bruce Lee and master batsman Rohan Kanhai. But as I grew older, I realised that there were other heroes in my...

GuyanaNRA/Smallbore/Print For Less .22 Precision Pistol C/ship…Joshua Ramlakan (Senior), Rawatte Shiwdin (Junior) emerge victors

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GuyanaNRA/Smallbore/Print For Less .22 Precision Pistol C/ship…Joshua Ramlakan (Senior), Rawatte Shiwdin (Junior) emerge victors

When the Guyana National Rifle Association (GuyanaNRA) Smallbore section brought off the Print For Less sponsored .22 Precision Pistol Championship on Saturday last at the Guyana Police Force...

GVF President Levi Nedd attends FIVB 36th World congress in Cancun Mexico

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GVF President Levi Nedd attends FIVB 36th World congress in Cancun Mexico

The newly elected president of the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) Levi Nedd attended and successfully participated in The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, (FIVB) 36th World congress...

After husband, son and brother murdered…Mibicuri widow gets timely help from Humanitarian Mission

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on After husband, son and brother murdered…Mibicuri widow gets timely help from Humanitarian Mission

With the holidays around the corner, families all across the country are filled with excitement to enjoy all Christmastime has to offer, including the opportunity to spend memorable moments with...

Smalta Girls’ U-11 Football tournament…Big wins for St Pius, North Georgetown

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smalta Girls’ U-11 Football tournament…Big wins for St Pius, North Georgetown

There were big wins for St Pius and North Georgetown Secondary when action in the Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football competition continued at the Ministry of Education Ground. Saturday’s play featured...

GFA/STAG Revival Cup…GT Panthers and GFC into semis; remaining ¼ Finals on tomorrow

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFA/STAG Revival Cup…GT Panthers and GFC into semis; remaining ¼ Finals on tomorrow

– Buxton, Conquerors, Santos, Police to battle The remaining two semi final spots are at stake tomorrow evening at the GFC Ground when play in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) / Stag...

Persaud, Hussain centuries hand GYO huge victory, Ace Warriors overcome Sophia

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Persaud, Hussain centuries hand GYO huge victory, Ace Warriors overcome Sophia

Led by contrasting centuries from Navindra Persaud and Wazeer Hussain, Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) defeated Diplomats by 209 runs, while Ace Warriors overcame Sophia by five wickets when the...

Top Cop concludes Divisional Inspections

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Top Cop concludes Divisional Inspections

Police Commissioner Leslie James DSS, DSM last Saturday concluded his Divisional Inspections in Bartica ( F Division). The Police Chief, his Deputy Commissioners and several other key officers...

Balram Shane Inter Club Volleyball competition in Berbice…Port Mourant Training School 1 once again take top honours

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Balram Shane Inter Club Volleyball competition in Berbice…Port Mourant Training School 1 once again take top honours

The Port Mourant Training School (PMTC1) continued their dominance in the Volleyball arena by winning yet another competition. They took top honours when the sixth annual Balram Shane Inter club...

Moses’ mosasarus; Nagamootoo’s nagaika

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Moses’ mosasarus; Nagamootoo’s nagaika

I wrote that weeks after the 2018 LGE election results, as with the US midterm elections, commentators will still be assessing the outcome and its implications and consequences. It goes on. In last...

BCB/Da Silva Motor Spares Under-13 Cricket Tournament…RHT Poonai Pharmacy, Port Mourant, Blairmont and Rose Hall Canje advance to Semis

Nov 26, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB/Da Silva Motor Spares Under-13 Cricket Tournament…RHT Poonai Pharmacy, Port Mourant, Blairmont and Rose Hall Canje advance to Semis

Play in the historic Berbice Cricket Board/Da Silva Motor Spares Under-13 Tournament continued with the latest round of matches, four teams have qualified for the Semifinals of the Tournament....

With lights, music and mind-blowing deals…Courts, Digicel and GTT bring early festivity to Linden

Nov 26, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on With lights, music and mind-blowing deals…Courts, Digicel and GTT bring early festivity to Linden

By Enid Joaquin As if seeking to outdo each other, Corporate Giants Courts, Digicel and GTT brought Christmas Cheer to the mining Town of Linden with mind-blowing deals and a festive...

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Sometimes the best of leaders fail

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Jimmy Carter’s presidency fell victim to global and domestic upheavals. His single term... more