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3rd Payara Field Development Plan…Canadians ink US$$$M pact for works still to be approved by Guyana

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 3rd Payara Field Development Plan…Canadians ink US$$$M pact for works still to be approved by Guyana

– agreement allows for release of funds even before Govt. approves The development of a third oil field in the Stabroek Block, has for all intents and purposes been put on hold by the...

Make ring-fencing a condition for renewal of all petroleum licences – Chartered Accountant, Chris Ram

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Make ring-fencing a condition for renewal of all petroleum licences – Chartered Accountant, Chris Ram

By Kiana Wilburg A simplified explanation for the term ring-fencing A young, married couple decides to start selling goods at Bourda and Stabroek Markets. The man takes charge of running the stalls...

Body of beheaded Brazilian found on Lethem trail

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Body of beheaded Brazilian found on Lethem trail

-cops seek victim’s 17-year-old cousin Police are hunting for a 17-year-old Brazilian man, who is believed to have hacked off the head of his 22-year-old cousin and left his body on a Lethem trail....

Oil companies would only pay GYD$1,000 fine for breaching customs licence

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil companies would only pay GYD$1,000 fine for breaching customs licence

The first Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) set to produce oil from the Liza-1 project, the Liza Destiny, has now been appointed as a sufferance wharf and private warehouse....

Award of Kaieteur, Canje Oil Blocks…I only operated as a bridge between GGMC and Ramotar

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Award of Kaieteur, Canje Oil Blocks…I only operated as a bridge between GGMC and Ramotar

– Former Natural Resources Minister Robert Persaud By Kiana Wilburg When it comes to the award of oil blocks pre- oil discovery, former Natural Resources Minister, Robert Persaud...

Taxi driver flees after car hits traffic cop

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Taxi driver flees after car hits traffic cop

Sunday morning shoppers and vendors in Saffon Street were treated to some extra drama yesterday when a hire car driver struck down a traffic cop and fled the scene. Police Constable Roy Shanti...

Operators estimate four billion barrels of oil in Orinduik Block

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Operators estimate four billion barrels of oil in Orinduik Block

…say with Venezuela shutdown, US refineries are thirsty Operators of the Orinduik Block—where the Jethro and Joe exploration wells recently struck oil—are eyeing as much as four billion...

DDL teams up with TT Co. to build new Oil & Gas shore base

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on DDL teams up with TT Co. to build new Oil & Gas shore base

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), through its subsidiary Demerara Contractors and Engineering Limited (DCEL) and Caribbean Welding Supplies Ltd. (CWSL) has announced the establishment of an...

Police Commissioner gains Commonwealth Masters

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Police Commissioner gains Commonwealth Masters

Commissioner of Police Leslie James (DSS, DSM) graduated on Saturday from the University of Guyana with a Commonwealth Masters in Public Administration. A press release stated that Mr. James...

GMR&SC’s Clash of Champions…Zane Maloney steals show, Team Mohamed’s still unbeaten

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC’s Clash of Champions…Zane Maloney steals show, Team Mohamed’s still unbeaten

By Calvin Chapman Fans would’ve left the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri well satisfied yesterday evening after a hearty race programme that was increased from 23 to 30 events on the day but most...

India Women win 4th T20I by five runs to maintain unbeaten streak

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on India Women win 4th T20I by five runs to maintain unbeaten streak

By Zaheer Mohamed India Women continued their unbeaten run in their T20 International series against the West Indies Women with a five-run victory in the fourth game yesterday at the Guyana National...

Gurbaz blitz helps Afghanistan clinch T20 series win over Windies

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gurbaz blitz helps Afghanistan clinch T20 series win over Windies

AFP – Teenage opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking half-century to set up Afghanistan’s 29-run series-clinching win over West Indies in the third Twenty20 international yesterday....

Lymphatic Filariasis still transmitted in Region Ten – Dr. Anastacia Sampson

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lymphatic Filariasis still transmitted in Region Ten – Dr. Anastacia Sampson

There is still active transmission of the dreaded Lymphatic Filariasis in Region Ten, one of four Regions still faced with this challenge. This is according to Dr. Annastacia Sampson, National...

Colonial Medical Cup Super50…WIEP stay on top with win against Jaguars

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Colonial Medical Cup Super50…WIEP stay on top with win against Jaguars

By Sean Devers in Trinidad In a truncated match last night which had two stoppages due to adverse weather conditions, the West Indies Emerging Players beat Guyana Jaguars by one run in a thrilling...

National Schools’ Championships opened

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on National Schools’ Championships opened

Hamilton and Azore win 10k road race Morvin Hamilton of District five and Tia Azore of District 10 were the respective winners of the boys’ and girls’ open 10k road race of the 2019 National...

Ravindra Harry is El Dorado Rums 2019 Golf Tournament Champion

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ravindra Harry is El Dorado Rums 2019 Golf Tournament Champion

Young Ravindra Harry was eager to play. According to him “I just wanted to enjoy my game, and everything coordinated well – my driving, chipping and putting.” Ravi Harry produced the Best Net...

IAST pushing local products to outshine imports – Ready for GuyTIE 2020

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on IAST pushing local products to outshine imports – Ready for GuyTIE 2020

What started out as a quest to develop local products and add value has turned into a thriving and growing industry today. Cereals, personal-care products and condiments are now being produced...

Chance hat-trick hands North G/town comfortable win over Tucville

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Chance hat-trick hands North G/town comfortable win over Tucville

Martha Chance netted a hat-trick to guide North Georgetown to a 4-0 victory over Tucville when action in the Petra Organisation/ Smalta Girls U11 schools’ football competition continued Saturday at...

Trophy Stall Annual Age Group Badminton tourney concludes

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Trophy Stall Annual Age Group Badminton tourney concludes

The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) Trophy Stall Annual Age Group Tournament was played off at the National Gymnasium on Saturday last. The GBA is extremely pleased to see the interest in the...

A history of the AFC: Part 1

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on A history of the AFC: Part 1

Two of the funniest moments in Guyanese political history are the ontological shape of the WPA and AFC. The WPA’s whole name is the Working Peoples’ Alliance. Up to this day, I don’t know which...

Sparta Boss lead heavyweights in victory row in latest play of Rio Streetball tourney

Nov 18, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sparta Boss lead heavyweights in victory row in latest play of Rio Streetball tourney

Heavyweights Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Future Stars and Leopold Street claimed wins on Saturday in the inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball championship at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue....

Over 200 prisoners awaiting trial for murder

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Over 200 prisoners awaiting trial for murder

A staggering 238 prisoners are currently awaiting trial for murder at the Demerara and Essequibo Criminal Assizes. Of this number, 204 of them are males, and six female prisoners who are...

Caribbean Film Festival winner is a Lindener!

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean Film Festival winner is a Lindener!

Talented Lindener, twenty-one-year old Jason Copeland was recently declared winner of the Digicel Youth Pan Caribbean Film Competition. Copeland received US $1000, a smart phone and a trip to...

Anna Regina granny still missing

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Anna Regina granny still missing

It has been some two weeks since 73-year-old Philomena Alfred vanished during a visit to Anna Regina’s Republic Bank Branch on November 4, leaving family members baffled and worried. Her...

Sheet Anchor residents accuse NDC of stymieing community works

Nov 18, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Sheet Anchor residents accuse NDC of stymieing community works

Officials at a community meeting at Sheet Anchor Primary School heard residents calling for action to be taken against the Ordinance-Fortlands Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC). The...

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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals!

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Ah, Christmas—the season of goodwill, good cheer, and, let’s not forget, good riddance!... more