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Venezuela to remap offshore oil, escalating tension with Guyana

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Venezuela to remap offshore oil, escalating tension with Guyana

BLOOMBERG – Venezuela will remap its Caribbean oil and gas prospects in a move that could further stoke a century-long border dispute with Guyana and collide with Exxon Mobil Corp.’s venture...

Despite 6 % decline: Minus two big producers, Gold Board, dealers record US$444M in exports

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite 6 % decline: Minus two big producers, Gold Board, dealers record US$444M in exports

In spite of several major challenges, 2018 turned out to be an encouraging year for the Guyana Gold Board. It was not as solid as hoped for, but it ended up being better than was thought...

Final respects for Sir Fenton

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Final respects for Sir Fenton

(TT Newsday) Barbados – In paying tribute to his father Sir Fenton Harcourt Wilworth Ramsahoye, son Bernard spoke about the distinguished lawyer’s upbringing in Guyana, his place of...

New guide introduced to improve diagnosis, treatment of Chagas Disease

Jan 10, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on New guide introduced to improve diagnosis, treatment of Chagas Disease

With the aim of bridging the gaps that exist in the treatment of Chagas disease, the Pan American Health Organisation [PAHO] has introduced a new guide for diagnosis and treatment According to...

The betrayal of youth

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The betrayal of youth

Hundreds of Guyanese, mainly young persons, were reported to have flocked to the MovieTowne entertainment complex, applying for mainly low-level jobs – cashiers, ushers, counter attendants and...

Maybe Granger is the most honest politician in both APNU and the AFC

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Maybe Granger is the most honest politician in both APNU and the AFC

One of the explanations from the leadership of the PNC, AFC – and certain people – about the government’s attitude to the no confidence motion (NCM), is absolutely stupid. Here...

The National Youth Policy

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The National Youth Policy

Dear Editor, Last Saturday, I attended an event organized by “The Policy Desk”, a fresh youth organization, which aims to enlighten young people about political and civil engagement in...

Targetting the young people

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Targetting the young people

Dear Editor, General and Regional Elections are imminent and I have noted the re-emergence of the various Youth organizations that claim to represent young people in Guyana. The premise of...

The attack against the Coalition for selfish reasons

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The attack against the Coalition for selfish reasons

Dear Editor, Businessman Terrence Campbell has resigned from A New and United Guyana (ANUG). This is a new political party that he formed with PPP stalwart and former PPP Speaker of the...

Recognising a need for temperate language

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Recognising a need for temperate language

Dear Editor: This nation is at the juncture of one of our most important acts of decision-making. This act can determine the future of our country and all Guyanese, as well as create long-term...

ONLY DESERVING LAWYERS SHOULD BE AWARDED SENIOR COUNSEL

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on ONLY DESERVING LAWYERS SHOULD BE AWARDED SENIOR COUNSEL

Dear Editor, The last two selections of lawyers, totaling 18 new silk attires, who were accorded the esteemed appointments to Senior Counsel in Guyana, leave a lot to be desired, to put it mildly....

Mathematical clarification on the no confidence vote

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mathematical clarification on the no confidence vote

Dear Editor, Unless a constitution specifically define majority, plurality, minimum, simple or absolute, with parameters, we must accept the highest vote as the winner or a minority in the case of...

Disrespecting young single mothers

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Disrespecting young single mothers

Dear Editor, It was brought to my attention on several occasions of a growing and an absolute disrespect towards our young, mainly African Guyanese single mothers. The situation is so dire...

No mention of ancestral lands

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on No mention of ancestral lands

Dear Editor, Having read Trotman’s email, it is revealing that the AFC is keen to resolve the Amerindian land issue but no mention of Ancestral lands of villages bought by our...

An arrogant campaigner

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on An arrogant campaigner

Dear Editor, I crave your indulgence to air my views of a highly compelling issue at hand, the “selection” of the presidential candidate of the PPP. To my astonishment, I saw Mr. Mustafa...

SAVING OUR YOUTHS

Jan 10, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on SAVING OUR YOUTHS

Since the passing of the no-confidence motion in Parliament on December 21, 2018, the focus has been on the government and the argument over an absolute majority in Parliament. As a result,...

MPs can be jailed for ignoring constitution on dual citizenship

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on MPs can be jailed for ignoring constitution on dual citizenship

While the debate over Members of Parliament (MPs) holding dual citizenship is not a new one, it has been gaining momentum since the no- confidence motion, which was passed in the National...

Chris Ram petitions High Court to declare no-confidence motion properly passed -says matter should be heard urgently to avoid Constitutional crisis

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Chris Ram petitions High Court to declare no-confidence motion properly passed -says matter should be heard urgently to avoid Constitutional crisis

One day after the Government filed a court action challenging the vote count on the no-confidence motion, Attorney-at-Law Christopher Ram, by way of constitutional proceedings, is asking the...

No meeting as ailing GECOM chairman told to take more rest

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No meeting as ailing GECOM chairman told to take more rest

A planned meeting of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) did not come off yesterday, further delaying key decisions of the body, ahead of looming general elections. The reason is because...

Despite int’l advice … Energy Dept. forges ahead with fiscal elements in Model PSA

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Despite int’l advice … Energy Dept. forges ahead with fiscal elements in Model PSA

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and more recently, the UK-based anti-corruption body, Chatham House, have advised Guyana’s authorities to eliminate opportunities for one-on-one negotiations...

Guyana still owes US$170M to five countries …Finance Ministry hopes to strike debt reduction deal

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana still owes US$170M to five countries …Finance Ministry hopes to strike debt reduction deal

Before the political and constitutional brouhaha that came with the No-Confidence Motion, the Finance Ministry was making moves to put a dent in an approximate US$170M in debt Guyana has...

Bisram’s mother, co-accused to lead defence in alleged cop-bribing

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Bisram’s mother, co-accused to lead defence in alleged cop-bribing

Sharmilla Inderjali, the mother of US-based businessman and fugitive, Marcus Bisram, and Maryanna Lionel, co-accused, are charged with offering detective $4M cash for him to suppress evidence...

Inaccurate reporting on Supenaam waterfront project

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Inaccurate reporting on Supenaam waterfront project

In our Monday Edition, we carried a front page story headlined ‘Delay in speedboat waterfront project puts Supenaam residents in discomfort’. The story is a far cry from the reality. It...

Response to Finance Minister on KN’s Natural Resource Fund Article

Jan 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Response to Finance Minister on KN’s Natural Resource Fund Article

On January 5, last, Kaieteur News published the article, “Natural Resource Fund Bill Riddled with Loopholes for risky Investment.”...

Irfaat trying to disqualify himself from parliament

Jan 09, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Irfaat trying to disqualify himself from parliament

De talk all over de place is how people use to ignore de constitution and sit down in parliament. Fuh years dem had people who born in Guyana then pick up demself and go overseas to live....

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Guyana Cup rematch on the cards in President’s Cup feature

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – The field will be a packed one on Sunday November 29, at Rising Sun Turf Club when the President’s Cup horse race meet shoots off. More than 100 horses have thrown their names...

Who says the government does not listen?

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Who says the government does not listen? That is an unfair accusation. The government does listen. In fact, it listens very attentively. The only problem is that it appears to have a rather selective hearing. It can hear a whisper from certain quarters of the private sector...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Sinking ship, bailing out-US midterms – Pt. II

Nov 07, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – U.S. Vice President, J.D. Vance is among the first bailing from a sinking ship. The Iran War led to the ashes of defeat in the midterms. President Trump suddenly sheds his crazy man persona. Now talks of working with Democrats. From America I wing to Guyana, and Vice...

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