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Stabroek News accuses Govt. of withholding ads to stifle free press

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Stabroek News accuses Govt. of withholding ads to stifle free press

Accusation is erroneous; will put out statement today – Govt. By Kemol King The management of Stabroek News has accused the Department of Public Information (DPI) of attempting to muzzle...

Last week for submission of comments on draft Local Content Policy – Energy Dept. Head

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Last week for submission of comments on draft Local Content Policy – Energy Dept. Head

By Kiana Wilburg Head of the Energy Department, Dr. Mark Bynoe has noted that while there have been concerns in the media about the weaknesses of the third draft of the Local Content Policy, formal...

Linden gang war turns bloody…Gunmen in car chase down and execute man, wound girlfriend

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Linden gang war turns bloody…Gunmen in car chase down and execute man, wound girlfriend

An escalating gang war turned bloody on Saturday night, when gunmen in hoodies executed an ex-cop’s brother and wounded his 20-year-old girlfriend at Amelia’s Ward, after chasing them down...

High tide invades coastal Guyana

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on High tide invades coastal Guyana

By Rehanna Ramsay Several villages across Guyana‘s coastlands remained flooded yesterday as a result of unusually high spring tides. The affected area are reportedly located closest to the...

ExxonMobil hosts open house discussion today on environmental implications of third Stabroek Block Project

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil hosts open house discussion today on environmental implications of third Stabroek Block Project

Stabroek ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) will be hosting an open House discussion today on the environmental implications of its third oil...

Proximity of Joe discovery in Orinduik Block moves CGX to speed up drilling programme

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Proximity of Joe discovery in Orinduik Block moves CGX to speed up drilling programme

By Kiana Wilburg CGX Resources Inc. (CRI), along with its joint venture partner, Frontera Energy Corporation (FEC) has made another adjustment to its drilling programme following the latest...

Solo drink boys’ Under-20 Hockey League…YMCA Old Fort Ballerz clinch title

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Solo drink boys’ Under-20 Hockey League…YMCA Old Fort Ballerz clinch title

Goal difference was the deciding factor to determine the champions of the Solo Soft Drink Under-20 Boys’ Outdoor Development Hockey League after YMCA Old Fort Hockey Club (OFHC) Ballerz edged...

Unbeaten Warriors face defending champs tonight

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Unbeaten Warriors face defending champs tonight

By Sean Devers The most constant team in the seven-year history of the Hero CPL T20 cricket, the Guyana Amazon Warriors face-off with the most successful side, Trinbago Knight Riders in their...

Tridents in playoffs after win over Zouks

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tridents in playoffs after win over Zouks

CPL – Three wickets in an over from Hayden Walsh Jr and a superb spell from Harry Gurney turned the Barbados Tridents’ whole season around as they defended 141/6 to defeat St Lucia Zouks and...

Fraser-Pryce wins fourth women’s 100 metres world title

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fraser-Pryce wins fourth women’s 100 metres world title

AFP – Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her fourth women’s 100 metres world title in Doha yesterday in stunning style. The 32-year-old — also a two-time Olympic champion...

NBS 40-over 2nd division cricket…France, Waldron, Andrews, Duke shine with bat & ball

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on NBS 40-over 2nd division cricket…France, Waldron, Andrews, Duke shine with bat & ball

GDF, GYO and GNIC in winners’ row Good all round work from the GDF pair of Damion Waldron and Leon Andrews powered the soldiers to a 128-run victory over Third Class at Eve Leary yesterday in the...

Region 9 Heritage Games…Gladiators crowned new female champs; Titans defend male title

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Region 9 Heritage Games…Gladiators crowned new female champs; Titans defend male title

Tabatinga Football Club were crowned female champions of the Region 9 Heritage Games which concluded recently. Retaining the male crown was Titans Football Club which trounced first timers Sky Kings...

GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Berbice FA…Corriverton Links maul Hearts of Oak

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League – Berbice FA…Corriverton Links maul Hearts of Oak

Excellent conditions encouraged an exceptional performance and that’s how it turned out for Corriverton Links Football Club when they hammered Hearts of Oak Football Club 9-1 on Saturday last at...

Sans Souci Jaguars are Birbal Constructing Estb. T20 Champs-Wakenaam

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sans Souci Jaguars are Birbal Constructing Estb. T20 Champs-Wakenaam

By Zaheer Mohamed Sans Souci Jaguars were crowned champions of the Wakenaam Cricket Committee/Birbal Constructing Establishment inaugural T20 competition following a 55-run victory over Good Success...

Guyana: Shakedown in Chato’s land

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Guyana: Shakedown in Chato’s land

Before I begin the description of how broken down this country is, a word about the usage of Chato’s land. In the 21st century with a majority of Guyanese being under 40 years of age, the young...

PPP protest inside Pegasus Boardroom…GMSA officials to report to police

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on PPP protest inside Pegasus Boardroom…GMSA officials to report to police

Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Executive Ramesh Dookhoo has been contacted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to discuss an ambush by members of the People’s Progressive...

Miss Skeldon Heritage pageant to highlight social ills facing youths – Coordinator

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Miss Skeldon Heritage pageant to highlight social ills facing youths – Coordinator

Coordinator of the inaugural Miss Skeldon Heritage Resort Pageant, Linden Murray, says that the pageant will highlight a number of social ills facing youths in the community. He said that with the...

Kaieteur News is standing beside Stabroek News

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Kaieteur News is standing beside Stabroek News

President David Granger’s problems are mounting. Ironically, his greatest difficulties stem more from within his government than outside of it. The latest embarrassment and disgrace which the...

Region one takes Crown at Miss Indigenous Heritage 2019

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Region one takes Crown at Miss Indigenous Heritage 2019

Miss Esther Marslowe of Region One was on Saturday night crowned Miss Heritage 2019 at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). The 10th edition of the Indigenous Heritage pageant was contested by ten...

Payless Store, NGOs signal intent to assist blind couple fleeced by contractor

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Payless Store, NGOs signal intent to assist blind couple fleeced by contractor

The management of the Payless Store and several non-governmental organizations have signaled their intention of helping a blind couple who were swindled out of over $500 000 by an unscrupulous...

Essequibo taxi driver’s family seeks over $100M for lockups death

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo taxi driver’s family seeks over $100M for lockups death

The family of taxi driver Lallbachan Bachan, is seeking over $100 M from the State over his death in police custody. Attorney at law Anil Nandlall, who filed the suit, outlined that the family is...

GUYANESE HORROR FICTION…Come to me when night falls

Sep 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GUYANESE HORROR FICTION…Come to me when night falls

By Michael Jordan Vincent Samuels awoke to the chill of the Cuyuni night air. His hammock rocked crazily, threatening to spill him to the ground as he scrambled to a sitting position. He...

Public or personal service

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Public or personal service

Continuing disturbing public service revelations emphasize the two tracks open to Guyanese, the way we should be. To each individual, and contingent upon priorities and objectives, comes different...

Guyana may hold the key to a permanent climate change solution

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana may hold the key to a permanent climate change solution

DEAR EDITOR, The recent oil spill on the northern coast of Brazil, which impacted several beaches is a very stark reminder of the fragility of our developing oil industry. Very risky business indeed...

Prayers will better our nation

Sep 30, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Prayers will better our nation

DEAR EDITOR, This letter reaches you from the voice of a concerned 14 year old youth who cares and loves Guyana and is worried about what is happening to this beautiful and fruitful land. The No...

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Body of Chinese national who fell from new Demerara River bridge recovered

Dem signs need calibrating

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News- Dem boys bin pass one of dem fancy speed meter signs wah de guvament put up fuh tell drivers... more