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Govt. Advisor says… Ring-fencing and Tax avoidance issues fixed in new PAS template.

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. Advisor says… Ring-fencing and Tax avoidance issues fixed in new PAS template.

By Kiana Wilburg Tight ringfencing provisions and mechanisms to address tax avoidance by oil companies are just some of the critical features in the nation’s new template for Production Sharing...

US State Department to assist in strengthening National Oil Spill Plan

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on US State Department to assist in strengthening National Oil Spill Plan

The US State Department will be assisting Guyana in strengthening its national oil spill plan. This was recently announced by Energy Department Head, Dr. Mark Bynoe. At a press conference on Monday,...

GPL system hacked, ransom demanded

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPL system hacked, ransom demanded

There is confirmation that the systems of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) came under a cyber attack last week. From disclosures, too, demands were made to the state-owned company for...

Handyman’s body dumped in Samatta Point alleyway

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Handyman’s body dumped in Samatta Point alleyway

Police are hunting two men, including a Guyanese who returned from Venezuela, for the murder of a handyman. The dead man has been identified as Rohan Persaud also known as ‘Ravi’ and...

Offshore blocks may be subject to open bid process early next year -Dr. Bynoe

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Offshore blocks may be subject to open bid process early next year -Dr. Bynoe

Head of the Energy Department, Dr. Mark Bynoe is of the view that Guyana may be ready for a next licensing round of its offshore blocks, come the first quarter of 2020. He said that the licensing...

ExxonMobil’s client wins contract to review company’s Field Development Plans

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil’s client wins contract to review company’s Field Development Plans

By Kiana Wilburg UK-based firm, Bayphase Oil and Gas Consultants, won a contract from Guyana to review the Field Development Plans (FDPs) of its client, ExxonMobil. This was revealed on Monday by...

Politician wife ketch ee buying gifts fuh sweet woman

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Politician wife ketch ee buying gifts fuh sweet woman

Valentine’s is fuh lovers. Whole day yesterday some men deh in shop buying chocolate, teddy bear wid red ribbon, and roses. Most of de men who was buying was married men. But dem boys sure dem...

Major Solar Power Project to be implemented throughout Guyana

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Major Solar Power Project to be implemented throughout Guyana

The National Procurement and Tender Administrative Board (NPTAB) received bids to the tune of hundreds of millions each for major energy projects, including solar energy. Other notable projects...

Woman sentenced to prison, fined for impersonating sister to apply for passport

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Woman sentenced to prison, fined for impersonating sister to apply for passport

A Kitty woman who acquired five passports under three different names yesterday returned to court yesterday before Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and changed...

Is a foreign currency crisis brewing?

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Is a foreign currency crisis brewing?

A foreign currency crisis may be brewing. And it is the responsibility of the Bank of Guyana to provide explanations and solutions to the impending crisis. Businessmen are complaining about...

Thomas century hands Regal Masters huge win Wellman, Fisherman, SVC Grill Masters victorious

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thomas century hands Regal Masters huge win Wellman, Fisherman, SVC Grill Masters victorious

Eric Thomas struck an attacking century as Regal Masters defeated Success Masters by 179 runs, while Wellman Masters, Fisherman Masters and SVC Grill Masters also registered victories when the...

Bounty Farm Handicap Squash Tourney Two matches go to 3-games on opening night

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Farm Handicap Squash Tourney Two matches go to 3-games on opening night

The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) first tournament for the year; the Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash Tournament commenced with seven matches in Category ‘A’ at the Georgetown Club on...

Ramnarine guides Good Success, SS/Jaguars to victory; Stephen, Dindyal propel Cavaliers

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramnarine guides Good Success, SS/Jaguars to victory; Stephen, Dindyal propel Cavaliers

Led by a fine all-round performance by Mahase Ramnarine, Good Success/Sans Souci/Jaguars combined defeated Maria’s Pleasure/Zeelandia by six wickets while G Square Cavaliers overcame...

P&P Insurance backs Brave Heart Football Club

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on P&P Insurance backs Brave Heart Football Club

P&P Insurance has actively been involved in the sports arena by funding or sponsoring events for those who care to approach the organisation. The latest sporting body to benefit from P&P’s...

MYO Inter-Jamaat softball continues on Sunday

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on MYO Inter-Jamaat softball continues on Sunday

The Muslim Youth Organisation Inter- Jamaat 15 overs Softball Cricket Competition is set to continue on Sunday at MYO ground. LBI will play New Amsterdam at 09:00hrs, New Mosque will take on Tuschen...

Two injured after fight near Police Station.

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Two injured after fight near Police Station.

Two men were treated for stab wounds at the New Amsterdam Hospital on Tuesday after a fight broke out between them in the vicinity of the Central Police Station, New Amsterdam, in full view of...

FIBA Americas Qualifiers Training squad trimmed to 10 players

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on FIBA Americas Qualifiers Training squad trimmed to 10 players

The countdown continues before Guyana’s national men’s side depart for Colombia where they will compete in pool B of the FIBA Americas 2021 final round of qualifiers, and with one week remaining...

82 teachers enter profession

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 82 teachers enter profession

The Teaching Service Commission on Monday handed out 82 letters of introduction to individuals from Regions Two and Three who applied to become teachers. The simple ceremony for both regions was held...

Berbice Cricket Board unveils $1.2M Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh Coaching Programme

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Cricket Board unveils $1.2M Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh Coaching Programme

The Berbice Cricket Board has secured a sponsorship worth close to $1.2M from overseas based Berbician Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh for another countywide Coaching Programme. Berbice Cricket Board...

Woman sentenced to prison, fined for impersonating sister to apply for passport

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Woman sentenced to prison, fined for impersonating sister to apply for passport

DCB 2019 Under-15 Inter Association East Bank and Georgetown on winners row in latest action

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on DCB 2019 Under-15 Inter Association East Bank and Georgetown on winners row in latest action

In second round of the DCB 2019 Under 15 Inter Association, East Bank Demerara duo Taddeus Lovell and Zachary Jodah demolished West Demerara by 95 runs, while Georgetown gained the upper hand over...

Berbice Female Team’s victory was due to early preparation, investment, hard work

Feb 14, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Female Team’s victory was due to early preparation, investment, hard work

President of the Berbice Cricket Board, Hilbert Foster has hailed the Berbice Female Team success in the just concluded Guyana Cricket Board Inter-county Championship as just reward for the...

Prison sentence for bandit shot during break and enter

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prison sentence for bandit shot during break and enter

A bandit found himself in an unfortunate position when he was shot by police officers during an attempt to escape after breaking and entering the home of a woman in Georgetown. Robert Vaughn...

Sixteen years later, Mason faces fraud charge

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sixteen years later, Mason faces fraud charge

A 51-year-old mason made an appearance yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to respond to a charge of fraudulent nature. Joseph Beaton appeared before Senior Magistrate Faith McGusty. It...

New Mayor cites need for greater accountability at City Hall —steps taken to establish audit committee

Feb 14, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New Mayor cites need for greater accountability at City Hall —steps taken to establish audit committee

In the interest of greater transparency and accountability, the Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine, has insisted that all receipts issued by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) be affixed...

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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