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GDF could have gotten several helicopters with ‘drone money’

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GDF could have gotten several helicopters with ‘drone money’

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) could have purchased several helicopters for the amount it paid for five drones recently—a situation that has since been raising eyebrows. Investigations by Kaieteur...

ExxonMobil targets US$10B from Stabroek Block by 2025

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil targets US$10B from Stabroek Block by 2025

Analysts believe that Guyana is currently the King of ExxonMobil’s portfolio and that the sulphur finds recently reported by Tullow which caused its shares to plummet were overblown and that the...

A number of long-serving envoys to have services brought to an end

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on A number of long-serving envoys to have services brought to an end

– no more Director-General for Foreign Affairs – Charlene Phoenix new Permanent Secretary A number of long-serving ambassadors are facing the end of their tenure. The decision was...

Thief steals $160,000 pressure washer sells it for $4,000

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Thief steals $160,000 pressure washer sells it for $4,000

A mason is now waiting to know his fate after he admitted to a charge in which he stole a pressure washer and later claimed that he sold it to purchase cocaine and food. Vishal Jones, of 121 Mandela...

Local Content Policy…Guyana lost some rhythm in its step when TT Expert left – Minister Trotman

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Local Content Policy…Guyana lost some rhythm in its step when TT Expert left – Minister Trotman

By Kiana Wilburg When the oil and gas industry was under his purview, getting a Local Content Policy in place was priority for Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman. During a recent...

Govt. defends Berbice Bridge takeover in court

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. defends Berbice Bridge takeover in court

– Court sets December 18 for ruling Chief Justice Roxane George has set December 18 for ruling in the case of the State versus the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. On that date, at 10:00 am the...

GDF got de most expensive drones of its kind

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on GDF got de most expensive drones of its kind

People does talk about getting technology to help. Last year some young computer people come up wid a great idea to use drones to plant rice. Anodda one come up wid technology to fight weeds in...

11 long years of screwing Guyana and its people

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 11 long years of screwing Guyana and its people

A man comes to my home and tells me my backyard has gold. He says he will bring in his equipment, tools and machines to bring up the gold. He says he will hire my children to work along and that he...

Suspected carjacker beaten – court hears

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Suspected carjacker beaten – court hears

Kenford Padmore told a court yesterday that he was beaten by four men after they mistook him for a carjacker when he drove up to the car they were in. Thirty-three year-old Ganesh Singh, a labourer,...

Port Kaituma receives electricity after month of darkness

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Port Kaituma receives electricity after month of darkness

After suffering for more than a month without electricity, residents of Port Kaituma in the North West District received a new engine from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. This was revealed in...

Marcus Bisram case to proceed by way of paper committal

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Marcus Bisram case to proceed by way of paper committal

– Magistrate Alex Moore By Malisa Harry Intense with back and forth arguments between the Magistrate, prosecution and the defence in the highly-publicized Marcus Bisram case at the Whim...

$45M food franchise opens at Vreed-en-Hoop

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on $45M food franchise opens at Vreed-en-Hoop

Director-General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Joseph Harmon, over the weekend lauded Lakenauth Puran and his family for their $45M investment in the ‘Chicken n Burger Delight’...

Three weeks after gold heist, police file empty – court hears

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Three weeks after gold heist, police file empty – court hears

Three weeks after the police apprehended four men suspected to be involved in an armed robbery at a hinterland airstrip, the police file which was handed over to the court is empty. It is alleged...

Accident victims not to be moved until EMS arrives on scene

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Accident victims not to be moved until EMS arrives on scene

By Shikema Dey Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in serious accidents and road fatalities all across Guyana. With this increase, comes a worrying occurrence; where public spirited...

Ban on sugar-sweetened beverages in schools to take effect in 2020

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ban on sugar-sweetened beverages in schools to take effect in 2020

The prohibition of sale, advertisement and promotions of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the schooling environment is expected to take effect in the coming year. This is according to the Director...

Blue Martini night club murder trial to commence today

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Blue Martini night club murder trial to commence today

The trial of Shawn Harris, who was indicted for the murder of Sunil Singh, is set to commence at the High Court in Georgetown today. The matter came up for hearing following the empanelling of a 12-...

Three ‘life’ prisoners released on parole

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Three ‘life’ prisoners released on parole

Three inmates who were serving life sentences have been released on parole after consideration by the Parole Board. Kaieteur News understands that the Parolees are the Vaux brothers (Kornel and...

CCTV footage shows startling images of Nismes smash-up

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on CCTV footage shows startling images of Nismes smash-up

By Shikema Dey A civilian stood on the Nismes public road last Saturday, awaiting transportation, swinging her hands to and fro, seemingly unaware of the carnage she would soon bear witness to. A...

The bauxite industry is a “black hole”

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The bauxite industry is a “black hole”

“Black holes” are cosmic spaces where the gravitational pull is so great that it gobbles up all particles within its range. In financial terms, a “black hole” is where monies disappear...

Pegasus pumps One million for GFF Super 16 Cup

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pegasus pumps One million for GFF Super 16 Cup

Managing Director of the Pegasus Hotel, one of the flagship names in this industry, Robert Badal presented a cheque for One Million Dollars to president of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) for...

New Oil Producers Group considers implications of global transition to cleaner energy

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New Oil Producers Group considers implications of global transition to cleaner energy

– Agrees that sector policies must evolve to avert risks By Kiana Wilburg For nations such as Guyana which is on the cusp of oil production, there are a number of expectations about the wealth...

Manbodh, Rambarran lead Sans Souci to victory; NSC overcome G Square Cavaliers

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Manbodh, Rambarran lead Sans Souci to victory; NSC overcome G Square Cavaliers

Useful all-round performances from Jaggernauth Manbodh and Devon Rambarran guided Sans Souci to a 35-run victory over Good Success when action in the Wakenaam Cricket Committee, Bel Air Rubis and...

Mainstay Gold Stars to represent EPFA in GFF Super 16 Cup 2019

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mainstay Gold Stars to represent EPFA in GFF Super 16 Cup 2019

Mainstay Gold Stars came up golden when they defeated Charity Extreme 2-1 in the final of the Essequibo / Pomeroon Football Association (EPF A) knockout tournament and in doing so, have earned the...

Bridge repaired a week ago, dug up and now being repaired again

Dec 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Bridge repaired a week ago, dug up and now being repaired again

An East Coast Demerara bridge was repaired a week ago, but has been dug up again, with more repairs likely. The strange situation now has Chairman of the Buxton/Foulis Neighbourhood Democratic...

Breach of Election Conduct of the GFF Constitution

Dec 03, 2019 KNews Letters, Sports Comments Off on Breach of Election Conduct of the GFF Constitution

Dear Editor, Please permit me space in your publication to address several issues surrounding the recently held GFF elections which was conducted at an Extraordinary Congress, a forum which is used...

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Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic Bank U-18 Football League

A shameful abdication of leadership

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- The PPPC government has reached a new low in its spineless defense of the lopsided Production... more