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In absence of a Depletion Policy, Exxon ramps up plans to drain Guyana’s oil

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on In absence of a Depletion Policy, Exxon ramps up plans to drain Guyana’s oil

By Kiana Wilburg Institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have all acknowledged that the authorities of the State...

Supervisor forces security guards to clean fowl pen – demanded part of their salary

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Supervisor forces security guards to clean fowl pen – demanded part of their salary

A group of security guards working at the Anna Regina office of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) are disgusted at the way they are treated by their supervisor. Speaking with this...

One week later… No signs of murder witness or vehicle – family offers reward for info

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on One week later… No signs of murder witness or vehicle – family offers reward for info

As it moves to one week since 36-year-old Collin Rodney of 70 Joseph Pollydore Street, Lodge has gone missing, family members are becoming increasingly worried about the young man. This has moved the...

Woman, 87, displaced by miner, gets help

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, 87, displaced by miner, gets help

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman and a team, yesterday met with displaced Region 8 resident, Lucille ‘Mami’ Williams. According to the ministry, the team comprised members of the...

Patterson willing to debate Jagdeo on release of state contracts, other issues

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Patterson willing to debate Jagdeo on release of state contracts, other issues

“I talk to my kids’ every day so it will be no different at all.” This was the promise on Wednesday by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, as he challenged Opposition Leader,...

Mahaica man on remand for hammering cousin to death

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mahaica man on remand for hammering cousin to death

Twenty-eight-year-old Doma ‘Mario’ Nandlall was yesterday not required to enter a plea after appearing in court to answer to the capital offense of murder. Nandlall of Lot 76 Middle Street,...

Search called off for ‘missing’ Berbice fishermen – hunt on for remaining suspects

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Search called off for ‘missing’ Berbice fishermen – hunt on for remaining suspects

Family members of missing Berbice fishermen, Marvin Tamasar and Vishnu Seeram have discontinued search efforts to retrieve their bodies. They had teamed up with other residents in the area to scour...

Miners, who use Mining Act loophole, granted amnesty to pay up

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Miners, who use Mining Act loophole, granted amnesty to pay up

The Ministry of Natural Resources has granted medium scale miners amnesty despite their use of a loophole in the Mining Act which has resulted in the loss of millions in revenue to the State, each...

Mechanic ‘accidentally’ kills self with shotgun

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Mechanic ‘accidentally’ kills self with shotgun

Four people are in custody as police try to ascertain how a 46-year-old mechanic ended up dead with a 10-gauge shotgun wound to his chest. They are being told that the victim, Joseph Mahadeo, called...

Jagdeo slams President Granger for infrequent press conferences

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo slams President Granger for infrequent press conferences

Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) has criticized President David Granger for not hosting frequent press conferences with media operatives....

Child Protection Agency urges hinterland residents to open homes to abused children

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Child Protection Agency urges hinterland residents to open homes to abused children

The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) is urging residents of the hinterland regions to open their homes to abused children. Yesterday, during the Kaieteur Radio programme ‘Social Issues and...

Spring tides destroys 30 metres of mangroves monthly-Min Patterson

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Spring tides destroys 30 metres of mangroves monthly-Min Patterson

Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, on Wednesday’s edition of the Political Show on the Kaieteur Radio, said that every time the spring tides come they take about 20-30 metres of...

Woman, who was asked to leave station, jailed for assaulting Sgt.

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Woman, who was asked to leave station, jailed for assaulting Sgt.

A woman who was asked to leave a city Police Station compound was yesterday placed behind bars for assaulting the Police Sergeant who asked her to remove herself if she had no business there....

GTT Pinktober grants available

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GTT Pinktober grants available

After a month-long calendar of activities through the GTT Pinktober initiative, the company has made a call to all NGOs to apply for money through its Pinktober Fund. The money is available to be...

Patentia resident sentenced to two years for illegal gun

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Patentia resident sentenced to two years for illegal gun

A labourer, of Lot 404 Patentia West Bank Demerara, was yesterday sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to possession of an illegal firearm charge. Sherwin Glenn, 30, appeared before Magistrate...

New investment framework being sought for Guyana ─ GO-Invest launches consultancies to review current agenda

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New investment framework being sought for Guyana ─ GO-Invest launches consultancies to review current agenda

The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is seeking out a new investment framework for the country. This would come as Guyana heads into the unchartered waters...

THE DOCTOR COMES FIRST

Nov 01, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE DOCTOR COMES FIRST

Most of our people belong to one religious order or the other, and thus subscribe to a faith. Most of the faiths in Guyana share a belief in the existence of good and evil. Thus most of us believe...

Accused in wedding house murder to lead defence

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Accused in wedding house murder to lead defence

Rajen Dindial, the accused in the murder of Alston Henry, who was beaten at a wedding house and later died, was yesterday called on by trial Judge Jo-Ann Barlow to lead a defence. This was after...

Wife killer challenges death sentence

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Wife killer challenges death sentence

Sentenced to death by hanging on October 17, 2014 for the murder of his reputed wife, Seema Singh, Rupert Brown is challenging his sentence and conviction at the Court of Appeal which is to commence...

Jail time for man who didn’t know he was stealing

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jail time for man who didn’t know he was stealing

Health Ministry kicks off new mass drug distribution campaign to end filariasis

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry kicks off new mass drug distribution campaign to end filariasis

The Ministry of Public Health has kicked off yet another mass drug distribution campaign to end filariasis. The goal of the campaign is to end the disease by 2020. In recent years, the Ministry has...

ECCB Elizabeth Styles 40-over Cricket continues tomorrow Dindyal, Albert, Cleon McEwen score 50s

Nov 01, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on ECCB Elizabeth Styles 40-over Cricket continues tomorrow Dindyal, Albert, Cleon McEwen score 50s

Hamenauth Dindyal and Vivian Albert scored half-centuries while Pradesh Balkishun made 40 and captured three wickets to spearhead Enterprise to victory over Golden Grove ‘A’ while Cleon McEwen...

US pair to compete in Terrence Alli National Open from tonight

Nov 01, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on US pair to compete in Terrence Alli National Open from tonight

From tonight the National Gymnasium will be the venue for plenty of fistic fury and pulsating boxing as the much anticipated Terrence Alli National Open Boxing tournament commences and runs until...

Ptolemy Reid Rehab. seeking recognition as National Rehabilitation Complex

Nov 01, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ptolemy Reid Rehab. seeking recognition as National Rehabilitation Complex

The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre has moved well beyond just a centre, as its services and facilities have significantly increased over the years. The facility is seeking recognition as a...

Riddim Squad and Vurlon Mills Academy to square off in final tomorrow 4th EBFA / Ralph Green U-11 League

Nov 01, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Riddim Squad and Vurlon Mills Academy to square off in final tomorrow 4th EBFA / Ralph Green U-11 League

They have both played undefeated to date and have duly earned the right to contest the final of the 4th edition of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Under-11 League sponsored by USA based...

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Marian Academy faceoff with Santa Rosa for Pee Wee’s U11 title

The tirade against the independent media continues unabated

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- In every democracy worth its salt, the press serves as the watchdog, the thorn in the side... more