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GRA Officers to undergo training in Canada to detect oil metering tricks

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA Officers to undergo training in Canada to detect oil metering tricks

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will be taking several measures to ensure its officers receive oil metering training to ensure the nation does not suffer significant revenue leakage from the...

City Council accuses Houston Estates of multi-million-dollar tax fraud

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on City Council accuses Houston Estates of multi-million-dollar tax fraud

City Mayor Ubraj Narine yesterday announced a move by the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, (M&CC) to recover over $400M worth in taxes, allegedly owed by Houston Estates. According to the...

Oil Company ready to talk natural gas… but local leaders without an inclusive plan — PSC

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil Company ready to talk natural gas… but local leaders without an inclusive plan — PSC

By Gary Eleazar The major US Oil company is gearing for first oil in a matter of days—ExxonMobil Guyana—is ready to discuss the natural gas aspect of its production with Guyanese leaders....

25 unclaimed motorcycles auction off for $1, 002,190

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 25 unclaimed motorcycles auction off for $1, 002,190

The Ministry of Public Security via a public auction, yesterday, facilitated the sale of 25 unclaimed motorcycles stationed at the Ruimveldt Police Station. The auction, which commenced at 11:30hrs...

Lands and Surveys Commission faces cyber attacks… Police called in

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lands and Surveys Commission faces cyber attacks… Police called in

By Kemol King The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) revealed that it has been on the receiving end of many cyber attacks throughout the year. During its annual end of year press conference,...

ExxonMobil, Merrill Lynch provide conflicting figures on oil production by 2025

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil, Merrill Lynch provide conflicting figures on oil production by 2025

By Kemol King ExxonMobil and Bank of America Merrill Lynch aren’t carrying the same tune about what the oil company’s production figures will add up to in 2025. The Oil Giant has said for some...

Lands & Surveys Commission plans US$18M countrywide remapping after five decades

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Lands & Surveys Commission plans US$18M countrywide remapping after five decades

The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) has embarked on an US$18M countrywide remap of the country after more than five decades. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Trevor...

Fires mek Guyana look like hell

Dec 10, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Fires mek Guyana look like hell

Dem boys now know why people does seh dat Guyana is hell. Uncle Freddie more than anybody else does cuss dis country but he not going nowhere else to live. De Fire Chief give an interview and by de...

Welder jailed for threatening wife

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Welder jailed for threatening wife

A man was yesterday sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour and abusive language towards his reputed wife. The man, 51-year-old Eshwardar Ramnauth, a welder of...

Prisoner busted with phone and ganja

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Prisoner busted with phone and ganja

A prisoner was yesterday found with 67 grams of suspected cannabis and a cellular phone at the Camp Street Prison. Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels, said that the prisoner was transported from...

Eastville Nursery brings Christmas joy to seniors

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Eastville Nursery brings Christmas joy to seniors

Children of Eastville Nursery School at Annandale, East Coast Demerara took time out to distribute hampers to some 80 seniors from the community of Buxton recently. Despite inclement weather, the...

Accused in nightclub murder admitted to stabbing victim- police witness

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Accused in nightclub murder admitted to stabbing victim- police witness

Shawn Harris who is accused of the February 5, 2017 murder of Sunil Singh had admitted to stabbing the man. This is according to Police Inspector Prem Narine, who testified yesterday when the trial...

GPL issues 2020 action plan − to address 47MW generation shortfall

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPL issues 2020 action plan − to address 47MW generation shortfall

− Min. Patterson to submit plan to Cabinet for guidance The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated has submitted an action plan to Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, that aims to...

Bedridden sugar worker seeks assistance for kidney transplant surgery

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Bedridden sugar worker seeks assistance for kidney transplant surgery

Once a strong and healthy cane harvester attached to the Diamond Sugar Estate, Latchman Mangal of Lot 19 Second Street, Windsor Forest, is now bed ridden and seeking the public’s assistance in...

Guyana has recorded more fires than last year

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana has recorded more fires than last year

This year, Guyana has witnessed a significant number of devastating fires when compared to 2018. And even as the country embarks on the Christmas season, another family of four is now homeless after...

City struggles to manage Bourda Market garbage after axing contractor

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on City struggles to manage Bourda Market garbage after axing contractor

The City‘s Solid Waste Department is yet to devise a plan to effectively deal with the garbage situation at Bourda Market. The Bourda Market solid waste situation was listed for discussion on the...

High Court trial for hotel owner, alleged hitman

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on High Court trial for hotel owner, alleged hitman

Yesterday, following the completion of the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) for Mark Grimmond and Chatterpaul Singh, who were charged six months ago for conspiracy to commit murder, the two men were...

Marcus Bisram’s case further delayed after Magistrate reports sick.

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Marcus Bisram’s case further delayed after Magistrate reports sick.

The commencement of the shorter version of a preliminary inquiry (paper committal) scheduled to roll off yesterday, did not go as planned after Magistrate Alex Moore reported sick yesterday morning....

Dr. Dukhi optimistic about advancing neurosurgery in public health sector

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Dr. Dukhi optimistic about advancing neurosurgery in public health sector

Guyana’s public health sector has prided itself over the years for offering free health care to all and sundry and this is expected to remain a staple for years to come. Although the services...

Skeletal remains found in Marudi mining pit

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Skeletal remains found in Marudi mining pit

Miners in the Marudi mining area late Sunday evening discovered the skeletal remains of a male buried in a shallow grave. According to the divisional commander, Keithon King, who confirmed the...

I don’t want to do wrong… I only want to save lives – says Traffic Chief

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on I don’t want to do wrong… I only want to save lives – says Traffic Chief

Traffic Chief, Linden Isles has made a decision to carry out breathalyzer tests on drivers leaving night spots. Isles also said that regular patrols will be carried out at the popular entertainment...

Time to change the national conversation

Dec 10, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Time to change the national conversation

The national conversation at this time should be shifted. Too little attention is being paid to the ongoing rape of Guyana’s natural resources by multinational corporations. These companies come to...

Murder accused pleads guilty to rape, armed robbery charges

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Murder accused pleads guilty to rape, armed robbery charges

Murder accused, 24-year-old Travis Evans, pleaded guilty to rape and armed robbery charges yesterday at the High Court in Demerara. He is now awaiting sentencing which will be imposed by Justice...

Briton John wins top prize in senior division at GCN awards ceremony

Dec 10, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Briton John wins top prize in senior division at GCN awards ceremony

Briton John of United Cycle Club was voted the top cyclist in the senior category for 2019 when the Guyana Cycling News held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday night last at St. Stanislaus...

Land Commission sacks three employees over corruption

Dec 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Land Commission sacks three employees over corruption

The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GLSC) has terminated the services of three employees over instances of corruption. Speaking yesterday at the Commission’s year-end press conference at...

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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