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Govt. and oil companies using tactics to prevent independent analysis of our oil reserves

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. and oil companies using tactics to prevent independent analysis of our oil reserves

By Kemol King When oil companies drill wells, they record the details of whatever they find. This practice is called well logging. If citizens had access to these logs, they would be able – with a...

Forestry to re-allocate thousands of hectares seized from BaiShanLin

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Forestry to re-allocate thousands of hectares seized from BaiShanLin

The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), facing a shortage of operating cash, has decided to allocate concessions it had seized from Chinese investor, BaiShanLin. Yesterday, Commissioner (ag), Gavin...

EPA gave ExxonMobil permission for temporary flaring for Liza Phase One

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on EPA gave ExxonMobil permission for temporary flaring for Liza Phase One

ExxonMobil’s engagement in temporary, non-routine flaring in the Stabroek Block some weeks ago, and up until now, has caught several regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency...

Exxon to start loading first crude cargo on this vessel by weekend

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon to start loading first crude cargo on this vessel by weekend

(Reuters) – The first-ever cargo of Guyana’s crude for export is scheduled to begin loading this weekend so the oil can be processed at Exxon Mobil’s refining system, the company told Reuters...

ERC investigates Coalition, PPP/C for racial slurs at rallies

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on ERC investigates Coalition, PPP/C for racial slurs at rallies

As Guyana gears towards the March 2 polls, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has indicated that two major political parties are being investigated for the use of racial slurs during their...

New twist in newspaper vendor’s murder… Brothers, friend held as cops seek fourth man

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on New twist in newspaper vendor’s murder… Brothers, friend held as cops seek fourth man

The case involving the murder of newspaper vendor, Shawn Mannilall, took a startling turn yesterday. Police officials are confirming that they have now held two brothers, a friend, and are seeking a...

EPA to fine Schlumberger G$1M for chemical spill at National Shipping

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on EPA to fine Schlumberger G$1M for chemical spill at National Shipping

Following an investigation into the chemical spill that occurred in December last at the Lombard Street wharf of the Guyana National Industrial Company (GNIC), the Environmental Protection Agency...

Suriname get royalty; Guyana get fireworks

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Suriname get royalty; Guyana get fireworks

People does call de election season de silly season. That is de time when dem political parties cussing one anodda; is a time when anything one seh de odda one does pick up. Imagine when dem...

PROFESSIONALISM?

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on PROFESSIONALISM?

The police never learn. They pretend to act with restraint when in fact their postures amount to not taking action. This ambivalence on the part of the police encourages further acts which threaten...

Convicted felon gets life sentence for night club murder

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Convicted felon gets life sentence for night club murder

Shawn Harris, 31, who was last December found guilty of murder, was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime. He does not become eligible for parole until after serving 20 years’ in...

Vreed-en-Hoop bar, patrons robbed, beaten by gun-toting bandits

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Vreed-en-Hoop bar, patrons robbed, beaten by gun-toting bandits

By Shikema Dey Bandits are continuing their reign of terror on West Coast Demerara bars as another was stormed on Wednesday evening and saw the perpetrators carting off more than $1.8M in cash, gold...

Mash Day murder convicts complain of severe sentence

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Mash Day murder convicts complain of severe sentence

Two men convicted of murder are now looking to have their convictions overturned. Arguing that their sentence of 75 years is unduly severe, Devon Thomas, 26, and Randy Isaacs, 21, are now asking the...

“Do not force the hand of GNBA” – Chairman

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “Do not force the hand of GNBA” – Chairman

Chairman of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), Leslie Sobers, on Thursday categorically refuted false allegations made by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic...

Man freed of causing death of pedestrian in WCD accident

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Man freed of causing death of pedestrian in WCD accident

Karan Singh, 21, was yesterday freed of a charge which alleged that he caused the death of an elderly man in an accident. Singh was on trial for the offence before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at...

Ravi Dev should call up Eusi Kwayana and offer advice

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ravi Dev should call up Eusi Kwayana and offer advice

Eusi Kwayana is one of the most honest persons political activism birthed in this country. Most of Guyana who know him, respect and admire him deeply. Kwayana is a legend. I knew him well before he...

24 Local Govt. staffers recognized for long service

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 24 Local Govt. staffers recognized for long service

Longstanding employees of the Ministry of Communities were on Wednesday evening honoured for their selfless contribution to local government and the public sector. The award ceremony was held at the...

22 now certified as safety inspectors for FPSOs

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on 22 now certified as safety inspectors for FPSOs

Twenty-two employees from several government agencies and the disciplined services are now certified to conduct safety and health inspections onboard Floating Production and Storage Offloading (FPSO)...

“Lola” agrees to compensate assault victim

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on “Lola” agrees to compensate assault victim

By Trishan Craig Popular make-up artist and social media personality, Lolita Callendar, commonly known as “Lola” yesterday missed being sent to prison, but according to Principal Magistrate Faith...

Cops lecture to Essequibo drivers

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on Cops lecture to Essequibo drivers

Yesterday, Sergeant Romace Davidson and Corporal Andrew Ramkissoon, stationed in Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam), conducted a lecture with the hire car and mini bus drivers of the area. The meeting at...

CARICOM Secretariat headquarters going solar

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM Secretariat headquarters going solar

The CARICOM Secretariat is moving towards 100 percent renewable energy for its Headquarters here at Turkeyen. On Monday, construction of a photovoltaic power generation system is set to commence. The...

Alvin Johnson practice facility opened in Parika

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Alvin Johnson practice facility opened in Parika

There was hive of activity at Parika Seleem on the East Bank of Essequibo yesterday when the Alvin Johnson Practice facility on the Parika Community Play Ground (PCPG) was handed over to the Parika...

$2B feasibility study, designs for Linden highway rehab complete

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on $2B feasibility study, designs for Linden highway rehab complete

The feasibility studies and designs for the Linden-Soesdyke Highway rehabilitation have been completed by Beston SRKN’gineering Company, a consultancy firm contracted by the Ministry of Public...

Mike’s Pharmacy assists local cricket clubs

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on Mike’s Pharmacy assists local cricket clubs

Several cricket clubs in Georgetown this past week benefitted from a kind gesture courtesy of Mike’s Pharmacy. The entity presented a quantity of cricket equipment, including pads and gloves,...

CLARIFICATION

Jan 18, 2020 KNews News Comments Off on CLARIFICATION

On January 16, last, Kaieteur News published a story with the headline, “Suriname secures three times Guyana’s royalty for latest oil find.” In that news item, reference was made to Staatsolie...

GVF further reduces National U-21 male and female squad for Inter-Guiana tournament

Jan 18, 2020 KNews Sports Comments Off on GVF further reduces National U-21 male and female squad for Inter-Guiana tournament

After a number of trials and training sessions the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) has further reduced the size of the national U-21 male and female squads in training. The players are set to...

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Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Chilling reminders that we are not safe

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more