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Govt. should say what it will do if Exxon overstated US$460M pre-contract costs – Ram

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. should say what it will do if Exxon overstated US$460M pre-contract costs – Ram

Government must tell the people how it will treat with ExxonMobil if it is found to be overstating its pre-contract costs, says Chartered Accountant and Attorney-at-Law Christopher Ram. There appears...

Crackdown on abuse of police vehicles… Sirens must only be used in cases of emergency

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Crackdown on abuse of police vehicles… Sirens must only be used in cases of emergency

– adherence to speed limits, respective lanes a must… even while performing escort duties – Traffic Chief Police ranks are being warned to stop the abuse of the force’s vehicles. This...

Removal of duty-free equipment… GRA closely monitors situation at Rusal

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Removal of duty-free equipment… GRA closely monitors situation at Rusal

Days after workers complained that the Russian-controlled bauxite operations in the Upper Berbice area, Region 10, were shipping out equipment, it has come under the attention of the Guyana Revenue...

Two witnesses testify in Norton St. murder PI

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Two witnesses testify in Norton St. murder PI

By Trishan Craig Police Prosecutor Dominic Bess yesterday called two Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detectives to the witness stand to testify in relation to the murder of Marlon Seon Rodney...

Berbice businessman exchanges gunfire with home-invading bandits – victim believes at least one injured

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Berbice businessman exchanges gunfire with home-invading bandits – victim believes at least one injured

Neighbours were awakened to the piercing sound of gunshots just after midnight yesterday, when Gordial Balram called “Old Dog”, a 49-year-old Cambio Dealer, Rice Farmer and bus driver was the...

GGMC begins restructuring to handle oil and gas

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GGMC begins restructuring to handle oil and gas

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is being restructured to deal with the oil and gas industry. Yesterday, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, met with the consultancy team...

Teen found dead on trail after birthnight celebration

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Teen found dead on trail after birthnight celebration

Dallon Francis, a farmer of Rupertee Village, North Rupununi, was found dead on Sunday morning, mere hours after his birthday celebration Francis had just turned 18, and decided to visit a bar in...

GAWU concerned about state assets being sold at ‘bottom prices’

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GAWU concerned about state assets being sold at ‘bottom prices’

After learning through newspaper ads that the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL)-Special Purpose Unit (SPU) plans to sell state assets from the Skeldon Sugar Estate, the...

Thief held at victim’s workplace while seeking job

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Thief held at victim’s workplace while seeking job

A teenager was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged and placed before the court for allegedly robbing a man of his cell phone and a sum of cash. The 18-year-old defendant was arraigned...

M&CC warns citizens to brace for heavy rainfall, flooding

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on M&CC warns citizens to brace for heavy rainfall, flooding

The Mayor and Councillors of the City (M&CC) of Georgetown have issued an advisory, warning residents to brace for heavy rainfall and flooding. In the interim, the M&CC is doubling efforts to...

Guyana, regional bankers trained in risk and compliance at AML session

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana, regional bankers trained in risk and compliance at AML session

Jamaica (Jamaica Observer)- In a recent training exercise carried out by the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), 19 participants from nine Caribbean jurisdictions became certified in a one-day...

Bartica Regional Hospital undergoes partial upgrade in three years — Additional funds needed for complete modernisation

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica Regional Hospital undergoes partial upgrade in three years — Additional funds needed for complete modernisation

Bartica Regional Hospital has undergone a partial upgrade in the last three years. Regional Health Officer (RHO) for Region Seven, Dr. Edward Sagala told Kaieteur News that the process of modernising...

Risk factors of poor hygiene highlighted at launch of Oral Health Month

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Risk factors of poor hygiene highlighted at launch of Oral Health Month

Did you know that poor oral hygiene does not only lead to bad breath, gingivitis or gum disease, but has been linked to more serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and fertility...

Pre-contract costs are no chicken feed

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Pre-contract costs are no chicken feed

Guyanese are excited about first oil happening for Christmas. But they should remind themselves about the pre-contracts costs which have to be paid – that is, the costs of Exxon’s exploration...

Prospective voters flock GECOM offices on last Claims day

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prospective voters flock GECOM offices on last Claims day

As of Sunday last, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) had recorded 5,636 new registrants during the Claims period. However, that number could significantly spike, as persons were seen in long...

Guyana Jaguars depart for the 2019 Colonial Medical Super 50 Competition

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Jaguars depart for the 2019 Colonial Medical Super 50 Competition

The Guyana Jaguars Cricket team departed Guyana at dawn yesterday to compete for the 2019 Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup title. Playing in the Group ‘B’ segment of the competition, their...

Kares Crossfit Fitness Expo Samuel Sooknandan and Amanda Grant takes Scaled male and female #1 accolades

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kares Crossfit Fitness Expo Samuel Sooknandan and Amanda Grant takes Scaled male and female #1 accolades

By Franklin Wilson On a night when every athlete walked away with cash prizes, obviously some more than others, the Fifth edition of the Kares Crossfit Fitness Expo organised by the Guyana Fitness...

Kares Strongman Competition Carlos Petterson-Griffith obliterates opposition to claim title

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Kares Strongman Competition Carlos Petterson-Griffith obliterates opposition to claim title

Story and photos by Franklin Wilson Carlos Petterson-Griffith was the man to beat at Sunday evening’s Kares Strongman competition organised by the Guyana Fitness Games and held on the Tarmac at the...

La Penitence Market shootout… Accused duo jointly charged with attempted murder

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on La Penitence Market shootout… Accused duo jointly charged with attempted murder

By Trishan Craig Lashawn Lewis and Renard Caesar were yesterday jointly charged with attempted murder in relation to last month’s shootout at La Penitence Market. This was after Police Prosecutor...

Ramlall century guides United XI to victory

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramlall century guides United XI to victory

A fine century from Sunil Ramlall guided United XI to a 158-run win over Speed Boat XI when the Saints Premier League 20-over Tapeball competition continued on Sunday last. Batting first at Diamond,...

Nadal returns to number one in spite of Djokovic win in Paris

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Nadal returns to number one in spite of Djokovic win in Paris

AFP – Rafael Nadal’s return to the world number one position for the eighth time in his career was confirmed when the ATP rankings were released yesterday. The Spaniard leapfrogs Novak...

Authorities block importation of Romaine Lettuce over E.coli threat

Nov 05, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Authorities block importation of Romaine Lettuce over E.coli threat

The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has advised importers of Romaine Lettuce of a temporary restriction on the commodity. “The institute will not be issuing import...

Marriott hosts Inaugural Golf Tourney in honor of “Global Customer Appreciation Week”

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Marriott hosts Inaugural Golf Tourney in honor of “Global Customer Appreciation Week”

Marriott Hotels Georgetown kicked off ‘Global Customer Appreciation Week 2019′ with a magnificent new feature – a ‘funament’ at the Lusignan Golf Club on Sunday November 3,...

GRFU/Banks DIH Rugby Sevens Three wins for GDF on Sunday

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GRFU/Banks DIH Rugby Sevens Three wins for GDF on Sunday

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) won three matches when the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU)/Banks DIH sponsored Rugby 7s tournament continued at the National Park Athletics Track on Sunday last,...

GHB Junior Indoor Hockey Championships Sunshine Snacks, Farfan & Mendes and Simco Engineering sponsor event

Nov 05, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GHB Junior Indoor Hockey Championships Sunshine Snacks, Farfan & Mendes and Simco Engineering sponsor event

The sixth Annual Junior Indoor Hockey Championships hits off tomorrow and will conclude this Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Homestretch Avenue. More than 100 children are expected...

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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