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US$800M for gas pipe line alone is money for the boys

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on US$800M for gas pipe line alone is money for the boys

…previous estimates peg entire project at US$200M less — Patterson “…a project cost of US$800M is very high and should be challenged, if not the country shall end up with another white...

ExxonMobil, others slapped with fresh lawsuit for “systematically and intentionally deceiving” New Yorkers

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil, others slapped with fresh lawsuit for “systematically and intentionally deceiving” New Yorkers

Kaieteur News – Yesterday, New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio and Corporation Counsel, James E. Johnson announced the filing of a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Shell, British Petroleum (BP), and...

April on track to becoming deadliest COVID-19 month

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on April on track to becoming deadliest COVID-19 month

K aieteur News – With three new COVID-19 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday, Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll for the month of April 2021 now stands at 44, which ties it...

First Female Director of Guyana Police Force Band dies at age 55

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on First Female Director of Guyana Police Force Band dies at age 55

Kaieteur News – Superintendent Charmaine Stuart, the first woman in the history of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to lead its music band, died on Wednesday at age 55. According to GPF, it’s...

Suspect confesses to killing former priest with “tawa and knife”

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect confesses to killing former priest with “tawa and knife”

– claims he was jealous co-accused was giving victim more attention Kaieteur News – Orlando Richards, the 21-year-old suspect in the murder of former Anglican priest, George Chuck-A-Sang,...

Bartica massacre crew committed Triumph’s double murder

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica massacre crew committed Triumph’s double murder

– “I was just the lookout man”- accused admits in statement Kaieteur News – Police witnesses testifying in the trial of murder convict, Mark Royden Williams called ‘Durant’ or...

New charges slapped on Superintendents

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on New charges slapped on Superintendents

Police Finance Department multi-million dollar fraud… Kaieteur News – As the probe continues into the misappropriation of millions of dollars at the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Finance...

Cops hunt gunman reportedly seen running away from scene

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Cops hunt gunman reportedly seen running away from scene

Murder of Charlestown man… Kaieteur News – Police are hunting for a gunman who was reportedly seen running away on Wednesday night, seconds after Odingo Anthony Yearwood, 25, was gunned down...

Uncle Sam watching wah we watching!

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Uncle Sam watching wah we watching!

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Dem boys remember wan time when dem went into a video store fuh borrow a movie. A man walk in and within minutes he selected 16 movies. Impressed at both he...

THE KINGMAKERS AND CHANGE

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on THE KINGMAKERS AND CHANGE

Kaieteur News – Every time a new leader takes over in Guyana, pressure mounts on that person to immediately distance himself from the previous leader. He is told to be his own man, to do things...

The turning point: A psychological analysis of Guyana’s failed putsch

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The turning point: A psychological analysis of Guyana’s failed putsch

Kaieteur News – From now, way into the future, the March 2020 rigged election will be remembered and discussed. Some dimensions will be the center of attention, but over time will become banal....

Venezuelans in the midst

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Venezuelans in the midst

Kaieteur News – Every now and then, there is a news item that reminds us that we have many of our neighbours living here. But truth be told, nobody knows with any great degree of accuracy, how...

MoE cancels Grades 2, 4, and 9 placement Exams due to effects of COVID-19

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on MoE cancels Grades 2, 4, and 9 placement Exams due to effects of COVID-19

Kaieteur News – Due to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has taken the decision to cancel the Grades Two, Four and Nine placement Examinations. This...

MP Sarabo-Halley raises concerns over Govt.’s 20,000 scholarship programme

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on MP Sarabo-Halley raises concerns over Govt.’s 20,000 scholarship programme

Kaieteur News – Following the Government’s opening of the application process for Scholarships under the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) initiative, Opposition Member of Parliament...

Great Diamond households to get land titles after three decades of squatting

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Great Diamond households to get land titles after three decades of squatting

Kaietuer News – After more than three decades of squatting, 65 households at Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), will soon to be in possession of their land titles. The move comes as the...

Five juveniles recaptured, two still at large after escaping Sophia Holding Centre

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Five juveniles recaptured, two still at large after escaping Sophia Holding Centre

Kaieteur News – Hours after they escaped from the Sophia Juvenile Holding Centre, located in Greater Georgetown yesterday, three of the seven juveniles were recaptured and placed back into...

Owner of delivery service shot in jaw during robbery

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Owner of delivery service shot in jaw during robbery

Kaieteur News – The owner of Quick Eats Delivery Service was shot in the jaw on Tuesday last after attempting to defend himself from an armed bandit, shortly after arriving at his brother’s...

Escazú Agreement essential to development, sustainability of the region – President Ali

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Escazú Agreement essential to development, sustainability of the region – President Ali

– Calls ratification of environmental treaty a milestone Kaieteur News – His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali, yesterday called the ratification of the Escazú Agreement, a significant...

CGX ready to drill oil well in Corentyne Block

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on CGX ready to drill oil well in Corentyne Block

…targets reservoir similar to nearby Suriname discoveries Kaieteur News – Canadian based oil exploration company, CGX Energy Inc., has secured a semi-submersible drilling rig to spud its...

Over 100,000 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Over 100,000 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health announced via its Facebook page yesterday that over 100,000 individuals have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Previously, over 4,000...

Jealous man beats wife for not answering his question

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Jealous man beats wife for not answering his question

Kaieteur News – The bold actions of a concerned nurse led to the arrest of a man who had severely beaten his wife on Monday. The incident took place around 12:30 hrs. at the couple’s home...

Cash strapped GuySuCo agrees to meet with union

Apr 23, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Cash strapped GuySuCo agrees to meet with union

…claims $3.8B in losses last year; wages bill more than revenues earned Kaieteur News – The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has signalled its intention to meet with the Guyana Agricultural...

Ten West Berbice youths benefit as BCB President preaches the importance of education

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ten West Berbice youths benefit as BCB President preaches the importance of education

BCB/Dr Puran Singh Educational Trust Fund 2021 Kaieteur News – Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) President Hilbert Foster on Wednesday last urged young players across the County to complete their...

Teams in New Amsterdam/Canje to contest BCB/J Supermarket 40-overs tourney

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Teams in New Amsterdam/Canje to contest BCB/J Supermarket 40-overs tourney

Kaieteur News – The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday last unveiled another tournament as it continues to prepare for another restart to the 2021 season. The Board had placed a hold on...

Pomeroon XI overcome Essequibo Coast XI in U19 fixture

Apr 23, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Pomeroon XI overcome Essequibo Coast XI in U19 fixture

Kaieteur News – Host Pomeroon XI overcome Essequibo Coast XI via net run rate after rain halted play when the teams collided in an U19 40-over fixture on Sunday last. Essequibo Coast XI elected...

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Bureaucracy gone bananas!

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Every morning, the government wakes up, stretches its arms, and spends one billion dollars... more