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Trusting oil companies and keeping citizens in dark cost Trinidad US$17 Billion in six years

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Trusting oil companies and keeping citizens in dark cost Trinidad US$17 Billion in six years

By Kiana Wilburg Now that first oil is here, Guyana is moving forward with preparations for the sale of the first three cargoes of oil it will collect as early as February 2020. But the world of oil...

Oil companies fuel years of Civil War in South Sudan

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil companies fuel years of Civil War in South Sudan

… 400,000 estimated deaths, widespread famine, and sexual violence How far would international oil companies go to make sure they secure the billions of dollars their shareholders are cashing in...

First Oil more a great day for Exxon, and not Guyana – Charles Ramson Jnr.

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on First Oil more a great day for Exxon, and not Guyana – Charles Ramson Jnr.

On Friday evening, President David Granger announced that Guyana has finally assumed the status of a full-fledged Petro-State and while this historic occasion is supposed to be a joyous one for all,...

After 10 years and 2 govt’s… Review squatters still to be relocated

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on After 10 years and 2 govt’s… Review squatters still to be relocated

…As inhumane conditions worsens In a recent visit to Riverview, Ruimveldt by Kaieteur News, reporters were left dumbfounded at the conditions under which the Riverview squatters live. To make...

Junkie paid $300 to steal $435,000 motorbike – court hears

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Junkie paid $300 to steal $435,000 motorbike – court hears

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan was yesterday told that a labourer was placed before her after he took a payment of $300 to steal a $435,000 motorbike. Murtland DeSantos pleaded guilty to the charge...

Jordan budgets US$700k to manage mining, forestry & oil revenues

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Jordan budgets US$700k to manage mining, forestry & oil revenues

By Gary Eleazar Guyana has officially begun oil production in the Stabroek Block offshore the country’s coast in the its Exclusive Economic Zone. Production is estimated at rate of 120,000 barrels...

One people & one nation with all eyes on ‘Liza Destiny’

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on One people & one nation with all eyes on ‘Liza Destiny’

By Gary Eleazar An announcement by Head of State, President David Granger, much like a similar one made after taking office in 2015—has sent shockwaves across the country; Guyana is now an oil...

Jagdeo talking ‘bout Soulja Bai and Ohh Pee talking ‘bout Jagdeo

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Jagdeo talking ‘bout Soulja Bai and Ohh Pee talking ‘bout Jagdeo

…none of dem talking ‘bout oil People talking how de oil contract Soulja Bai sign wid Exxon is bad. Dem want fuh see a new contract but Soulja Bai ain’t saying a word about dat. De next thing...

Venezuela’s refusal to be bullied reveals Exxon’s dark side

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela’s refusal to be bullied reveals Exxon’s dark side

A recent Globovision article states that Venezuelan politicians are of the opinion that ExxonMobil is behind all the heavily imposed sanctions on the country by the United States (US). The...

Don’t talk… Write to us …Chinese-run Demerara Timbers tells union

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Don’t talk… Write to us …Chinese-run Demerara Timbers tells union

One of the country’s largest unions is complaining about the attitude of one foreign-owned timber company. Chinese-owned Demerara Timbers Limited (DTL) is telling the Guyana Agricultural and...

GPHC to shorten patients’ waiting time with new Electronic Data System

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC to shorten patients’ waiting time with new Electronic Data System

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will be adding a brand new Electronic Data System to the facility with the aim of reducing the waiting time for patients. This is according to Dr....

Seven prisoners home for holidays after Food for the Poor pays fine

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Seven prisoners home for holidays after Food for the Poor pays fine

Food for the Poor (FFTP) has paid the fines of 79 non-violent offenders for Christmas. They were held in some of the most notorious prisons throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Many were...

Watergate resurrected

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Watergate resurrected

Nixon had his plumbers and smoking gun (that tape recording) and today’s White House incumbent came up with a real doozy of a business deal in what is supposed to be a wise foreign policy...

LETTER TO SANTA

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Letters, News Comments Off on LETTER TO SANTA

BY VIBERT PARVATAN GUYANA Dear Santa, It is always a pleasure to write to you at Christmas time and to seek special gifts for the people of Guyana, taking into account apparent needs. Such needs...

BUY SAFE TOYS AND PLAYTHINGS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News, Standards in Focus Comments Off on BUY SAFE TOYS AND PLAYTHINGS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

STANDARDS IN FOCUS Toys and playthings are monitored by the GNBS under its Product Monitoring Programme to ensure compliance to the labelling and quality requirements. When these products are offered...

MAY ALL ENJOY CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH GUSTO!

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Consumer Concerns, News Comments Off on MAY ALL ENJOY CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH GUSTO!

CONSUMER CONCERNS By PAT DIAL Guyanese people, from the mid-nineteenth century, have been celebrating and enjoying Christmas in the same spirit as we do today and have always nostalgically looked...

CARICOM finds its winning voice

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Ronald Sanders Comments Off on CARICOM finds its winning voice

By Sir Ronald Sanders It is a valid criticism of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that they have more often failed than succeeded in coordinating their foreign policy actions. This...

Immigration Questions & Answers

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Immigration Questions & Answers

ImmigrationINFO Immigration News For Our Community By Attorney Gail Seeram Through this “Question & Answer” column, our goal is to answer your immigration questions. We appreciate your...

Robbers snatch over $2M from Bel-Air businessman

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Robbers snatch over $2M from Bel-Air businessman

A Bel-Air Georgetown businessman is counting his lucky stars after armed men accosted him and snatched a bag containing some $2M in cash on Friday. The entire ordeal was captured on CCTV and lasted...

Whither Power Sharing in Guyana?

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Hinds' Sight with Dr. David Hinds Comments Off on Whither Power Sharing in Guyana?

As we prepare for another election. There has been a lot of talk about constitutional reform. But there has hardly been any mention of the most important obstacle to national cohesion in Guyana —...

Oil-ready JAPARTS receives major regional award

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Oil-ready JAPARTS receives major regional award

The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) recently presented JAPARTS, a family-owned heavy duty machinery company with its 2019 Caribbean Leadership Award. The company was...

Burning Mouth Syndrome: The distasteful and uncomfortable condition

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Dr Zulfikar Bux, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Burning Mouth Syndrome: The distasteful and uncomfortable condition

By Dr. Zulfikar Bux Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in your mouth, lips, or tongue. While it is not as common, it...

Renewables cannot meet the global demand for energy alone

Dec 22, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Renewables cannot meet the global demand for energy alone

…Oil will dominate the sector for decades to come The warming of the earth has raised much concern over the use of fossil fuels like oil and gas, and their impact on a world that is less and less...

Book review… A narrative as puzzling as it is inviting

Dec 22, 2019 KNews Book Review…, News Comments Off on Book review… A narrative as puzzling as it is inviting

Party – A Mystery Author: Jamaica Kincaid Illustrator: Ricardo Cortes Critic: Glenville Ashby, PhD ‘Party – A Mystery’ is a highly interpretive children’s book. In as few words as...

Education for development

Dec 22, 2019 KNews APNU Column, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Education for development

(Excerpts from an Address by HE David Granger to the Graduating Class of 2019 of the Cyril Potter College of Education) Guyana will be unrecognisable twenty years from now. A ‘new nation’ will...

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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