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Russia mandates oil companies to address education, training barriers- Guyana, others should look and learn-Industry Analyst

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Russia mandates oil companies to address education, training barriers- Guyana, others should look and learn-Industry Analyst

By Kiana Wilburg Deficiencies in a country’s education and training systems can be major barriers to the participation of locals in the oil and gas sector. But petroleum companies can be called on...

US$150M renovated airport incomplete after six years

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on US$150M renovated airport incomplete after six years

On March 23, 2013, former President under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Donald Ramotar, joined then Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Li Min, to turn the sod for a brand new terminal...

Guyana missed golden opportunities to have National Oil Company with interest in offshore blocks –Ramson Jr.

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana missed golden opportunities to have National Oil Company with interest in offshore blocks –Ramson Jr.

By Kiana Wilburg The Coalition Administration has been toying with the idea of establishing a National Oil Company (NOC) for more than two years now. But to date, there has been no material movement...

Policemen in disguise nab touts on bus parks-arrests escalate daily…

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Policemen in disguise nab touts on bus parks-arrests escalate daily…

Touts who still plagued the minibus parks in the city got the shock of their lives, yesterday, when police ranks in civilian clothing brought an abrupt halt to their continuously raucous operations....

Bloomfield woman, 63, pushed off shed during home invasion

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Bloomfield woman, 63, pushed off shed during home invasion

Still suffering from pains to her back and other parts of her body, 63-year-old Koomarie Bhagwandin of Lot 6 Second Street, Bloomfield Village, Corentyne, Berbice is the latest victim of an armed...

Arrest warrant issued for hotel owner

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Arrest warrant issued for hotel owner

After a second no show in court, an arrest warrant was issued for Diamond night club owner, Freeman Fordyce, who was charged for the offence of human trafficking. The arrest warrant was yesterday...

All my certificates are out there, and I will say nothing further I now understand the needs of Guyana –Presidential candidate Irfaan Ali

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on All my certificates are out there, and I will say nothing further I now understand the needs of Guyana –Presidential candidate Irfaan Ali

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Irfaan Ali, has made it clear that he will make no further efforts to clarify issues about the authenticity of his...

World Bank loan inked to build oil and gas capacity

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank loan inked to build oil and gas capacity

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, yesterday participated in a signing ceremony with Tahseen Khan, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean. The occasion was the signing of a loan agreement,...

Relatives refute reports of West Berbice man falling off truck and dying

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Relatives refute reports of West Berbice man falling off truck and dying

Relatives of the now dead John Mohamed are disputing an article carried in this publication on Wednesday. The article reported that the man met his demise by falling from his brother’s truck....

Guyana got to know oil before it sign any contract

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Guyana got to know oil before it sign any contract

When Exxon announce dat it find oil in Guyana, de whole country jump up. Everybody seh dat dem gon get rich. At de same time, Trinidad get vex. Dem was de rich people in de region. Dem had oil...

Imitative societies

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Imitative societies

The concept of conflict of interest is causing a great deal of confusion within our society. The source of this confusion is not that the concept is a new one. It is in fact part of the...

Good Hope residents complain of haphazard road works

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Good Hope residents complain of haphazard road works

Residents of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, are complaining about allegedly haphazard works done to deteriorating roads within the area. Yesterday enraged residents noted that workers from the...

Wary Guyana holds talks with Cuba on migration, TIP

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Wary Guyana holds talks with Cuba on migration, TIP

Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, leading a local team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday concluded the second round of bilateral talks on migration, with a delegation from the...

Power outage causes temporary shutdown of sections of GPHC

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Power outage causes temporary shutdown of sections of GPHC

A circuit breaker tripped around 08:00 hours yesterday at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC] causing a temporary halt to the operation of a few departments. The most affected...

“I now understand the needs of Guyana” – PPP Presidential Candidate

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “I now understand the needs of Guyana” – PPP Presidential Candidate

During his first press conference since he was announced as the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has indicated that he is ready to represent the...

GRDB urges farmers’ collaboration to battle paddy bug

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRDB urges farmers’ collaboration to battle paddy bug

Farmers have been assisted with monitoring their fields for paddy bugs for a number of years. Guyana Rice Development Board’s Extension Officers monitor farmers’ fields daily from the time of...

Father, son convicted of killing over farm land at Mahaica

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Father, son convicted of killing over farm land at Mahaica

A father and son have been convicted for the unlawful killing of Suresh Nandkishore. The incident occurred at Handsome Tree Creek, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara in February, 2015. The duo was...

GFF Elite League Season 4 – Two more matches today at Camp Ayanganna

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Elite League Season 4 – Two more matches today at Camp Ayanganna

Current table toppers Western Tigers, one of only three unbeaten clubs will be going after their third win of the season when they take on new kids on the block and old rivals Santos in the...

20 roads in Region Ten to be completed in 2019

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 20 roads in Region Ten to be completed in 2019

Several communities in Linden have benefitted from road rehabilitation projects, all funded by the 2019 budgetary allocation. To ensure that value is obtained from the $4B allocated, the Regional...

Bounty Paper Towel & Solo Drink Hockey Leagues Twelve matches on this weekend at Saints ground

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Bounty Paper Towel & Solo Drink Hockey Leagues Twelve matches on this weekend at Saints ground

The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) organised Bounty Paper Towel Second Division and the Solo Under-20 Division Outdoor leagues will continue this weekend with a total of 12 matches; six games each...

WDCA Beacon Cafe 50 OverPersaud, Bandoo hit centuries in latest action

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on WDCA Beacon Cafe 50 OverPersaud, Bandoo hit centuries in latest action

Travis Persaud struck a fine century as Mc Gill of Canal Number Two defeated host Windsor Forest by 123 runs when play in the West Demerara Cricket Association Beacon Café 50-over competition...

20,000 fewer US visitors’ visas issued last year

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 20,000 fewer US visitors’ visas issued last year

The number of visitors’ visas issued by the US Embassy in Kingston last year fell by almost 20,000 last year. However, the number of families migrating has risen sharply. According to figures...

Sports enthusiast supports Regal teams for Florida Cup double

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sports enthusiast supports Regal teams for Florida Cup double

Longstanding supporter of sport in Guyana and softball cricket in particular, Denesh Persaud on Wednesday joined the list of sponsors to throw their weight behind Regal cricket teams, getting ready...

Smalta/Icool U-14 Indoor Hockey League culminates today

Apr 12, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smalta/Icool U-14 Indoor Hockey League culminates today

The curtains will come down on the Smalta/Icool Under-14 Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Hockey League, organised by the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), today at the Marian Academy Auditorium,...

Computers for Children of the Slain

Apr 12, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Computers for Children of the Slain

On Thursday, April 11, 2019 the Fallen Heroes Foundation in collaboration with Zara Realty Group of companies presented 27 computers, stabilizers and printers to the families of those who died...

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D-Up Basketball Academy Training camp brings Hoop Dreams to Life with Region 3 Jamboree

Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more