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Exxon to determine own standards for 3.7 million barrels of offshore discharges daily for 20 years

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon to determine own standards for 3.7 million barrels of offshore discharges daily for 20 years

US$9B Yellowtail Project … -as Guyana still to set its own rules six years later By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News – If the government approves ExxonMobil’s US$9B Yellowtail development in the...

ExxonMobil’s ramped up production a reckless chase after money – Environmentalist

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil’s ramped up production a reckless chase after money – Environmentalist

Kaieteur News – In recent days, reports have surfaced of oil giant, ExxonMobil, bragging of its ability to ‘safely’ produce more oil resources than the prescribed safety limit in the Liza...

Marudi residents’ protest…Rescind mining agreement and apologise to Indigenous People – Caribbean Human Rights lawyer

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Marudi residents’ protest…Rescind mining agreement and apologise to Indigenous People – Caribbean Human Rights lawyer

“There is an urgent need for Guyana to comply with this obligation to protect the Wapishana people’s rights and to ensure that any activities that are proposed for their territories must be done...

Beware of fake drugs, medical devices on local market for festive season — GA-FDD warns

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Beware of fake drugs, medical devices on local market for festive season — GA-FDD warns

Kaieteur News – There has been a recent proliferation of fake drugs and medical devices infiltrating the domestic market, according to a recent warning by the Government Analyst – Food...

Interim financial officer appointed to clear GECOM’s debt

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Interim financial officer appointed to clear GECOM’s debt

Kaieteur News – An interim officer has been appointed to carry out the financial functions of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) which includes clearing the outstanding debt the commission...

$32 million road works at Tuschen crumbles 8 months after completion

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on $32 million road works at Tuschen crumbles 8 months after completion

– Ministry launches probe Kaieteur News – Some eight months after undergoing repairs to the tune of $32 million, the Tuschen New Housing Scheme’s main access road is in a state of...

De best alibi is one without holes!

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De best alibi is one without holes!

Kaieteur News – De police investigating a bloody murder. Dem arrest a suspect. De suspect clothes full ah blood. Suh de detective asked he, “Where were you last night?” De man start fuh...

Driving in Guyana is hazardous to your life

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Driving in Guyana is hazardous to your life

Kaieteur News – There is a chorus line to a song called Da Dip, the lyrics of which go like this: I put my hand upon your hip When I dip you dip we dip You put your hand upon my hip When you...

Vice President Harris in Paris and the connection with Guyana

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Vice President Harris in Paris and the connection with Guyana

Kaieteur News – One night, moons ago, as editor-in-chief of the Kaieteur News, Adam Harris and I were discussing my column for the next day in the office. I can’t remember who or what I was...

Bread Basket or Basket case?

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Bread Basket or Basket case?

Kaieteur News – It seems that every now and again, when the spirits take over, that Guyanese leaders and their supporters go public with lovely speeches. On this particular matter there is no...

President Ali urges vaccination amid new COVID variant

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on President Ali urges vaccination amid new COVID variant

Kaieteur News – His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has charged Guyanese and foreign nationals living in the country to be vaccinated, in the face of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, which...

Ministry records 5 new COVID-19 deaths

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Ministry records 5 new COVID-19 deaths

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that five more persons, who tested positive for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, have died. As a result of this, Guyana’s...

Woman found not guilty for facilitating rape of minor

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Woman found not guilty for facilitating rape of minor

Kaieteur News – A woman, who found herself before the Sexual Offences Court for allegedly facilitating the rape of a minor, has been found not guilty of the charge. Sherry Ann Bashier was...

Probe begins to determine cops’ culpability in death of rape victim

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Probe begins to determine cops’ culpability in death of rape victim

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) on Sunday began a probe to determine whether three of its ranks can be deemed culpable in the death...

$7M water supply system commissioned at River’s View

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on $7M water supply system commissioned at River’s View

Kaieteur News – Residents of River’s View, a village located on the border of Region 10, now have first time and improved access to potable water with the completion of a water supply...

7% salary increase is maltreatment of public servants – fmr. Finance Minister

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on 7% salary increase is maltreatment of public servants – fmr. Finance Minister

Kaieteur News – Head of State, President Ali, recently sought to defend the seven percent across the board increase that was announced by his Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh. In his defence...

Tenelec Inc pumps US$5,400 into Berbice Cricket for two tournaments

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tenelec Inc pumps US$5,400 into Berbice Cricket for two tournaments

– Foster unveil plans to produce ten West Indies players at all levels in two years Kaieteur News – “On behalf of the Berbice Cricket Board, I would like to welcome you back as an...

Guyana lose to host Colombia in Squash team event

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana lose to host Colombia in Squash team event

Kaieteur News – Guyana Squash team at the Panam Games in Colombia remained winless as they lost to the host Colombia, Guyana going down 2-0. Team leader, 18-year-old Shomari Wilshire, lost 3-0...

Man committed to stand trial for murder of brother-in-law

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Man committed to stand trial for murder of brother-in-law

Kaieteur News – Twenty-three-year-old Martin Blair was yesterday committed to stand trial in the Demerara High Court for the murder of his brother-in-law, Daniel Boutrin, 23, of Lot 157 Guyhoc...

RHTYSC Namilco Thunderbolt Flour and Vitality Inc Cricket Teams donate $100,000 in cycles to the Basil Butcher Memorial Trust Fund

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on RHTYSC Namilco Thunderbolt Flour and Vitality Inc Cricket Teams donate $100,000 in cycles to the Basil Butcher Memorial Trust Fund

Kaieteur News – The Christmas Charity Programme of Guyana leading youth and sports organisation continued on Friday last with a presentation of one hundred thousand dollars worth of bicycles to...

Junior PanAm Games – swimming

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Junior PanAm Games – swimming

Despite no medals Coach Mahaica says trip was successful By Sean Devers Kiaeteur News – Yesterday in Cali, Colombia 15-year-old Aleka Persaud swam 28.05 in the 50m free in the Junior Pan...

A tribute to Sir James Mitchell, fmr. PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines

Nov 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on A tribute to Sir James Mitchell, fmr. PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Carl B. Greenidge Kaieteur News – Caribbean citizens are uncommonly proud of nurturing remarkable statesmen, harbouring unusual political conundrums and throwing up more than their fair...

Deonarain spurs LBI SC to victory over Floodlights

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Deonarain spurs LBI SC to victory over Floodlights

Kaieteur News – Teenager Romeo Deonarain produced a fine all-round performance to guide LBI SC to a nine-run win over Floodlights when the teams collided in a T20 fixture held in memory of the...

BCB completes third Social Skills seminar at Albion

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on BCB completes third Social Skills seminar at Albion

– Another ten youths receive educational grants from Patron Fund Kaieteur News – The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday last successfully completed the third of four social skills...

‘if you don’t know me by now you will never, never know me’

Nov 30, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on ‘if you don’t know me by now you will never, never know me’

Dear Editor, Kaieteur News – I thank you, my members for the confidence you have reposed in me by nominating me for inter alia the highest office in this great party of ours, the People’s...