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My Videomega interest was declared to the Integrity Commission – Minister Hughes- denies participating in contract award

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on My Videomega interest was declared to the Integrity Commission – Minister Hughes- denies participating in contract award

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, has categorically denied using her office or participating in the decision-making process that led to the award of a contract to her media...

Amending Procurement Act key to maximising local participation in oil sector-Tender Board Head

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Amending Procurement Act key to maximising local participation in oil sector-Tender Board Head

Pull quote: “This is very important. If we are talking development and the good life, then this is a necessary step. I would think, and I am not a politician, but it is only fair for the people of...

Exxon installs first subsea tree for Liza Phase 1 development

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon installs first subsea tree for Liza Phase 1 development

ExxonMobil has successfully installed the first subsea tree for the Liza Phase One Development Project. In a missive to the media, the company noted that a subsea tree monitors and controls the...

Public debt increases to US$1.7B-2018 growth rate revised upwards to 4.1 percent; highest since 2013

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Public debt increases to US$1.7B-2018 growth rate revised upwards to 4.1 percent; highest since 2013

Government has released its revised figures on the 2018 performance of the economy with the country’s growth rate pegged at 4.1 percent, higher than the 3.4 percent that was forecast in November...

E’bo cellphone retailer brutally beaten, robbed in home invasion

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo cellphone retailer brutally beaten, robbed in home invasion

A businessman is fortunate to be alive after he and his family were terrorized by five armed gunmen on Sunday night, at their Vilvoorden, Essequibo Coast home. Based on reports reaching this...

Energy Dept. taking incorrect stance on important issues- Should be focused on renegotiation of oil contracts, etc – Dr. Mangal

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Energy Dept. taking incorrect stance on important issues- Should be focused on renegotiation of oil contracts, etc – Dr. Mangal

By Kiana Wilburg The Department of Energy (DoE) has made it pellucid on several occasions that it will not be pursuing the renegotiation of the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with ExxonMobil’s...

Taxi driver, others arrested after Berbice cops finds ganja stashed in music box

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver, others arrested after Berbice cops finds ganja stashed in music box

The police in Berbice continue to make strides in their fight against the drug trade in the Ancient County after intercepting another vehicle with drugs at the Berbice Bridge crossing. At about 16:00...

Defence to make submission in cocaine in fish trial

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Defence to make submission in cocaine in fish trial

As the trial for the men accused of trafficking cocaine in frozen fish to the United States of America continues, Defence Attorney Bernard Da Silva is to make a written submission for his clients....

Mocha man killed in Providence hit-and-run

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mocha man killed in Providence hit-and-run

A Mocha Arcadia man met his demise having been struck by a vehicle, with the police now hunting for the driver who fled the scene. According to police sources, the accident occurred at the bridge...

Brazilian cyclist fined for illegal entry

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian cyclist fined for illegal entry

A Brazilian yesterday made an appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan where he was fined for illegal entry after cycling his way into the country. Jose...

FIU targets membership to watchdog body to boost info sharing

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on FIU targets membership to watchdog body to boost info sharing

Guyana’s move to becoming a member of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units could become a reality by the end of 2019 or as early 2020. This is according to Director of the...

Combined effort needed to stem criminal activities at Stabroek Market – City’s Chief Constable

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Combined effort needed to stem criminal activities at Stabroek Market – City’s Chief Constable

The City Constabulary has declared that it will need the combined efforts of their entity and the Guyana Police Force to stem the incidence of criminal activities at the Stabroek Market. In an...

Aurora declares 36,600 ounces for first quarter

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Aurora declares 36,600 ounces for first quarter

Guyana Goldfields Inc., which operates the Aurora mine in Region Seven, has announced production of 36,600 ounces of gold for the first quarter. On January 14, 2019, the company, Guyana’s biggest...

Mechanic accused of causing death of truck driver in accident granted bail

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mechanic accused of causing death of truck driver in accident granted bail

Yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, a mechanic was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after being accused of causing the death of truck driver Mohammed Kalamadeen. Leroy...

Accused in Sparendaam gang murder faces High Court trial

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Accused in Sparendaam gang murder faces High Court trial

The trial of Junior Anthony Henry has commenced at the Georgetown Supreme Court before Justice James Bovell–Drakes. Henry is accused of the murder of Michael Hamilton called ‘Mickel’, which...

East Coast masqueraders call for penalties for lawless offenders- claim so-called groups tarnish reputation of seasoned campaigners

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on East Coast masqueraders call for penalties for lawless offenders- claim so-called groups tarnish reputation of seasoned campaigners

Masquerade groups already directly under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport are calling on the Culture Director, and the Ministry, to have legislation in place to ensure...

Award of contract to Housing Minister’s husband…Adams-Yearwood denies influencing decision by CHPA board

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Award of contract to Housing Minister’s husband…Adams-Yearwood denies influencing decision by CHPA board

In August 2017, Minister with responsibilities for Housing, Valerie Adams-Yearwood tied the knot with Godfrey Yearwood. That same year, he was awarded four contracts to build housing units for the...

Education Dept. gives support to Region Four pupils gearing for NGSA

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Education Dept. gives support to Region Four pupils gearing for NGSA

Still basking in the glory of superb performances by a number of Region Four pupils at the 2018 National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA], the Department of Education yesterday decided to lend support to...

Use more than face mask to protect Guyanese

Apr 16, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Use more than face mask to protect Guyanese

Was nuff confusion when news come dat about 16 Chinee people in de manganese mine get sick. Then more news come dat two of dem dead. People start to talk bout Swine Flu. De experts seh was...

Manganese mine incident…‘Mystery’ illness identified as Histoplasmosis- Infection caused by Fungus found in droppings of birds, bats and rats in humid areas

Apr 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Manganese mine incident…‘Mystery’ illness identified as Histoplasmosis- Infection caused by Fungus found in droppings of birds, bats and rats in humid areas

The mystery illness which was erroneously assumed to be H1N1 (Swine Flu) and as leptospirosis in two cases, affecting employees working in the Guyana Manganese Inc. tunnel in Matthew’s Ridge,...

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St. Lucia’s Elite Blazers takes aim at FIBA 3×3 World Tour in Edmonton

Following one’s conscience rather than the crowd

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- “They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect... more