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‘Do not renew Liza 1 permit without fixing flaws’, get a better deal

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Do not renew Liza 1 permit without fixing flaws’, get a better deal

– International experts call for fresh EIA, strengthened protections mechanisms By Gary Eleazar Kaieteur News – Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited’s (EEPGL)—Exxon Mobil...

Guyanese skipping meals to beat high food prices

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese skipping meals to beat high food prices

…FAO report says local food insecurity surpasses regional average Kaieteur News – The Caribbean COVID-19 Food Security and Livelihoods Impact Survey which was launched by the Caribbean...

ExxonMobil plans to abandon subsea junk on seabed for each oil field developed

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on ExxonMobil plans to abandon subsea junk on seabed for each oil field developed

– claims removing equipment could do more harm than good By Gary Eleazar Kaieteur News – Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL)—ExxonMobil Guyana says while it is yet to...

Govt. to roll out fish cage initiative at Mainstay/Whyaka

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to roll out fish cage initiative at Mainstay/Whyaka

– Pres Ali talks up $10M profits per year Kaieteur News – In a bid to revive a dying fishing industry in Guyana, President Mohammed Irfaan Ali is moving ahead to ‘try out’ the...

US$260M contract signed for new Demerara River Bridge

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on US$260M contract signed for new Demerara River Bridge

By Alliyah Allicock Kaieteur News – Following some five months of negotiations with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and its partners, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry...

De bridge use up all de money

May 26, 2022 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on De bridge use up all de money

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – One day a man decide fuh build a bridge. He tek one whole year of he salary and build de bridge. He nah study wah he gan eat and how he gan give he family money...

The DPP had no other option

May 26, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The DPP had no other option

Kaieteur News – It would amount to a dereliction of duty and a miscarriage of justice for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to permit a charge to proceed when that charge has no...

Dresden and Charles Aznavour on Independence Day 2022

May 26, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Dresden and Charles Aznavour on Independence Day 2022

Kaieteur News – It is Independence anniversary once more. In my 34 years in column-writing, I have examined Guyana’s journey many, many times on this day (can’t remember if I did one each...

“Give me liberty, or give me death.” Which Guyana got?

May 26, 2022 KNews Editorial Comments Off on “Give me liberty, or give me death.” Which Guyana got?

Kaieteur News – It was the much-hailed American Founding Father, Patrick Henry, who is credited with those ringing, soaring words dedicated at the altar of freedom. “Give me liberty, or give...

$275M estimated to construct stands at Regions 6 &10 athletic tracks

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on $275M estimated to construct stands at Regions 6 &10 athletic tracks

Kaieteur News – With works still to be completed at the Regions Six and 10 athletic tracks, on Tuesday bids were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB)...

GNBS seized poorly labeled cigarettes, unapproved scales

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on GNBS seized poorly labeled cigarettes, unapproved scales

Kaieteur News – Inspectors of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) Product Compliance and Legal Metrology Departments conducted surveillance exercises during the month of April and...

Govt. says process to get permits at EPA, other state agencies easier now

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. says process to get permits at EPA, other state agencies easier now

Kaieteur News – As the integrity of Guyana’s environmental regulator remains under question, the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has made it clear that the government had to...

Opposition frets over absent Govt. MPs at PAC

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Opposition frets over absent Govt. MPs at PAC

Kaieteur News – Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton is of the view that the Government has started what he believes is a deliberate move to thwart the work of the Parliamentary Public...

Independence: at what price?

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Independence: at what price?

Today, we celebrate Guyana’s 56th Independence anniversary! Independence restored our birthright – the right to develop our country’s resources for the benefit of all of our people. However,...

GTT signs new two-year wage pact with union

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on GTT signs new two-year wage pact with union

Kaieteur News – Workers attached to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Company are expected to receive a pay hike based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Guyana...

Body of Corentyne fisherman found at koker

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Body of Corentyne fisherman found at koker

The body of a 61-year-old fisherman was on Tuesday found floating in the vicinity of the No.65 Village koker (East Berbice Corentyne). Dead is Baldeo Balram of Lot 112 No. 65 Village, East Berbice...

Duo remanded to prison for allegedly murdering ex-convict

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Duo remanded to prison for allegedly murdering ex-convict

Kaieteur News – Two men were on Tuesday charged with the murder of an ex-convict when they made they appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court. Derick Sugrim, 21, a labourer and Radesh...

93 new COVID-19 cases in Guyana

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on 93 new COVID-19 cases in Guyana

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported that within the last 24-hour period, 93 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded across the country. The new infections which now bring...

Guyana’s capital market value surpasses one trillion dollars

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s capital market value surpasses one trillion dollars

– union says local workforce not reaping benefits of growing sectors Kaieteur News – Guyana’s oil –fuelled economic boom is evident in a wide range of local businesses that have been...

Trophy Stall recognizes Guyanese UFC fighter Carlston Harris

May 26, 2022 KNews Letters Comments Off on Trophy Stall recognizes Guyanese UFC fighter Carlston Harris

Trophy Stall proprietor Ramesh Sunich had presented Guyana’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Carlston Harris with a plaque in recognition of his achievement following a visit by...

School’s coaching programme high on GCA agenda

May 26, 2022 KNews Sports Comments Off on School’s coaching programme high on GCA agenda

The Georgetown Cricket Association recently held a press conference to update the media on issues that are pertinent to the sustainability and development of Cricket in Georgetown.High on their...

CARICOM looking for feedback on regional transportation in two months

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on CARICOM looking for feedback on regional transportation in two months

Regional food security… Kaieteur News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is looking for feedback regarding regional transportation for the movement of people and goods in two months as the...

Exxon hires Texas firm to conduct environmental studies for fifth project

May 26, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon hires Texas firm to conduct environmental studies for fifth project

…previous company backs out due to controversy Kaieteur News – A Texas-based company, which is where United States oil giant, ExxonMobil is also headquartered, has been hired to conduct the...

Prime Minister Independence Domino tourney set for today in Linden

May 26, 2022 KNews Sports Comments Off on Prime Minister Independence Domino tourney set for today in Linden

The Honourable Prime Minister, Ret’d Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips Independence Domino Competition will be played today at 2330 Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden (Shanghai’s Residence)....

Tiger Rentals sponsors nationwide GFF Boys’ U-13 Development League

May 26, 2022 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tiger Rentals sponsors nationwide GFF Boys’ U-13 Development League

– Injects over GYD$10M for inaugural run Tiger Rentals Guyana Inc. has made a major impact with their latest move to support grassroots football in the Country. The Guyana Football Federation...