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Small hedge fund delivers historic blow to ExxonMobil

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Small hedge fund delivers historic blow to ExxonMobil

– Wins two Board seats to represent climate change issues By Kiana Wilburg Engine No. 1, a relatively small hedge fund, delivered a massive blow to ExxonMobil Corporation, America’s...

Dutch Court orders oil giant to slash emissions by 45 percent

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Dutch Court orders oil giant to slash emissions by 45 percent

By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News – For decades, fossil fuel producers have been dodging accountability for the role they play in the climate crisis. But yesterday marked a turning point in...

Woman robbed by armed bandit dressed in police uniform

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Woman robbed by armed bandit dressed in police uniform

Kaieteur News – An armed bandit, who was dressed in a Guyana Police Force (GPF) uniform, on Tuesday robbed and attacked a 53-year-old woman at her Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara residence....

Bartica among areas flooded after heavy rainfall

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica among areas flooded after heavy rainfall

– CDC says above normal high tides expected Kaieteur News – Bartica, Region Seven is among several other areas which experienced severe flooding on Independence Day as a result of heavy...

6 more succumb to COVID-19 – 236 new cases, 20 in ICU

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on 6 more succumb to COVID-19 – 236 new cases, 20 in ICU

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has added six more persons to its list of COVID-19 related fatalities. The dead persons have been identified as a 47-year-old female and an...

President Ali reaffirms Guyana will not be bullied by Venezuela

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on President Ali reaffirms Guyana will not be bullied by Venezuela

…says Int’l Law is not silent, justice will be determined by ICJ Guyana observed its 55th Anniversary yesterday, and in doing so, Head of State, Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the country’s and...

Police officers exposed to training as Ministry tackles child abuse

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Police officers exposed to training as Ministry tackles child abuse

“From where I sit, I would like to ensure that our systems from the ministry function efficiently and effectively. So this gives us an opportunity to assess the performance of our officers across...

Dem oil companies snatch we dreams

May 27, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Dem oil companies snatch we dreams

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Kenny Nolan did sing a song called: ‘I like Dreamin’.’ De lyrics go like dis: “I like dreamin’ cause dreamin’ can make you mine. I like...

A bowl full of hyperbole

May 27, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on A bowl full of hyperbole

Kaieteur News – I was unable to register for the Diaspora conference which was hosted by the Government of Guyana. The members of the Diaspora were so enthusiastic about this event that the...

The Courtney Benn I know

May 27, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The Courtney Benn I know

Kaieteur News – I have known prominent engineer and company owner, Courtney Benn, for more than 20 years now. I would say boldly, he is a friend. I would also boldly say he is someone I respect...

Independence

May 27, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Independence

Kaieteur News – We have freedom, but are we free? Fifty-five years after the removal of the colonial yoke from our necks, is long enough time for us to appreciate what it is to really be free....

‘Cash-strapped’ GWI prepares to send 100 workers packing — Patterson

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Cash-strapped’ GWI prepares to send 100 workers packing — Patterson

Kaieteur News – Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), David Patterson, has revealed that the executive management team of the ‘cash-strapped’ Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has identified...

Agri. Ministry hosts Independence seed and seedling distribution drive

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Agri. Ministry hosts Independence seed and seedling distribution drive

…in observance of Guyana’s 55th Independence Anniversary The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday hosted its inaugural Independence Seed and Seedling Distribution Drive in observance of Guyana’s...

Quiz Me Platform launched for students to practice exam questions

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Quiz Me Platform launched for students to practice exam questions

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education on Tuesday launched its Quiz Me Platform in the Smart Room of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). It is a programme that...

UG to host annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference for the first time

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on UG to host annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference for the first time

Kaieteur News – Over 1,000 professionals in various fields and hundreds of youths from across the globe are expected to participate in the Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) 45th Annual...

Enticing final round matches loom for the ‘Golden Jaguars’ as spot in next round on the line

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Enticing final round matches loom for the ‘Golden Jaguars’ as spot in next round on the line

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers… By Franklin Wilson Kaieteur News – Sandwiched between the top two nations and the bottom two as of now, Guyana’s campaign for a spot in the next...

Land allocations in Cane Grove to be resurveyed – Minister

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Land allocations in Cane Grove to be resurveyed – Minister

Kaieteur News – Before the community of Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, can be fully regularised and handed over to the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), land allocations at Estate Dam...

Thomas, Henry triumph in male 10k; Sheama and Shaquka Tyrell shine in female events

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Thomas, Henry triumph in male 10k; Sheama and Shaquka Tyrell shine in female events

By Zaheer Mohamed Kaieteur News – Cleveland Thomas of Police Athletics Club produced a sterling performance as he overpowered a sturdy field to win the men’s 20-49 10k run when the...

Sheltez Independence Junior Tennis Finals postponed to Saturday due to rain

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sheltez Independence Junior Tennis Finals postponed to Saturday due to rain

Kaieteur News – The Sheltez Independence Junior Tennis Tournament which was launched at the Le Ressouvenir Tennis Club and should have concluded yesterday (Independence Day) will however, have...

Seaton Swims two PBs in Puerto Rico Olympic qualifiers

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Seaton Swims two PBs in Puerto Rico Olympic qualifiers

Junior Swimmers only Guyanese on Show By Sean Devers Kaieteur News – Competing in the Puerto Rico international Open (PRESO), Silver Shark Aquatic Swim Club’s 17-year-old Leon Seaton Jr...

GOA encourages athletes to get vaccinated

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA encourages athletes to get vaccinated

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is encouraging all athletes and coaches, who have intentions of going to the Olympic Games in Tokyo from July 23 to August 8, to get their...

The Importance of Guyana’s 55th Independence Day (May 26, 2021)

May 27, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on The Importance of Guyana’s 55th Independence Day (May 26, 2021)

By Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq. Kaieteur News – Guyana’s 55th Independence Day can be celebrated with a look back at the history of Guyana, and its promising future in the oil...

Franchises opt for youth and experience in CWI Professional Cricketers Draft 2021-2022

May 27, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Franchises opt for youth and experience in CWI Professional Cricketers Draft 2021-2022

Kaieteur News – ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted the Professional Cricketers Draft for the 2021-2022 season, which took place over two rounds via a videocall with...

Urgent and radical reform needed in the Guyana Police Force

May 27, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Urgent and radical reform needed in the Guyana Police Force

DEAR EDITOR, The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has perpetually been labelled as incompetent, corrupt and an ineffective organisation by many Guyanese in Guyana and the diaspora. They claimed that its...

President Ali is insensitive and tone deaf

May 27, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on President Ali is insensitive and tone deaf

DEAR EDITOR, The President recently posted a picture of himself and Bharrat Jagdeo midnight fishing on the Boaeraserie Creek. Several thoughts passed through my mind. The first was, clearly in Guyana...

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Democracy is a long-term commitment

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Some things in life just shouldn’t have an expiration date—like true love, a fine bottle... more