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TIGI Head files cross appeal against EPA’s move to reverse court decision on parent company guarantee

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on TIGI Head files cross appeal against EPA’s move to reverse court decision on parent company guarantee

Kaieteur News- President of the Transparency Institute of Guyana (TIGI), Mr. Frederick Collins has filed a cross appeal against the move taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have...

Daggers, others brave four-hour rain to complete day eight of walk against barefaced Exxon contract

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Daggers, others brave four-hour rain to complete day eight of walk against barefaced Exxon contract

…continues today at 9:00 hrs from Sheriff Street By Shervin Belgrave Kaieteur News – The rain poured non-stop on Thursday but it did not deter Ray Daggers and Kaieteur News Publisher,...

“Shameful and anti-national”

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on “Shameful and anti-national”

…Former Minister, Bulkan condemns EPA’s appeal against High Court ruling on oil spill insurance and parent guarantee by ExxonMobil Kaieteur News- Former Minister of Communities, Ronald...

Patterson flays ‘derelict’ procurement commission

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Patterson flays ‘derelict’ procurement commission

…says body lacks leadership, failing to carry out core functions Kaieteur News – Member of Parliament, David Patterson has flayed the Public Procurement Commission saying that the body...

Man found dead, tied up under Takutu Bridge

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Man found dead, tied up under Takutu Bridge

Kaieteur News- Police in Region Nine are investigating a suspected murder of an unidentified man whose body was found tied up under the Takutu River Bridge which links Guyana and Brazil on Wednesday...

House unites in passing new human trafficking law

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on House unites in passing new human trafficking law

Kaieteur News – The Combatting of Trafficking in Persons Bill 2023 was on Wednesday evening passed in the National Assembly. The new legislation will see harsher penalties for persons who are...

Suspect in Sir Mars killing to be charged with murder

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Suspect in Sir Mars killing to be charged with murder

Kaieteur News- After reviewing the evidence against the suspect involved in the death of Kirwyn Mars popularly known as “Sir Mars”, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack,...

The media in Guyana is a divided house

May 12, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, News, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The media in Guyana is a divided house

Kaieteur News- The forthcoming election of the executive of the Guyana Press Association is being held under a cloud of suspicion. Unless, there is an attempt in the remaining few days before the...

GPL worker illegally connects light to WCD house after two disconnections

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on GPL worker illegally connects light to WCD house after two disconnections

…82-year-old owner fearful illegal connection will cause fire Kaieteur News –It is not unusual for the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) to disconnect the service of customers who fail...

PAHO calls for improved management of hypertension

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on PAHO calls for improved management of hypertension

…says countries could save 420,000 lives each year in the Americas Kaieteur News- In the run-up to World Hypertension Day (17 May), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas...

Nah involve de school children in election campaign

May 12, 2023 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Nah involve de school children in election campaign

Kaieteur News – Dee Vee Pee land down in Region 1 and was greeted at de airstrip by de party faithful and also, strangely by school children. Now de Vee Pee went to campaign fuh local...

EPA confident in appeal to court’s ruling for adequate insurance from Exxon’s parent company

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on EPA confident in appeal to court’s ruling for adequate insurance from Exxon’s parent company

…Gives reason for appeal Kaieteur News- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday issued a press release saying that it is confident of being successful in its appeal to the court’s...

Moco Moco farmer charged with murder of fellow villager

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Moco Moco farmer charged with murder of fellow villager

Kaieteur News – Garvin Hamilton, a 50-year-old farmer of Moco Moco Settlement, Central Rupununi, Region Nine, who is accused of murdering a fellow villager, was on Thursday charged for the...

Pres. Ali assures better salary, housing for teachers as part of ‘comprehensive package’

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Pres. Ali assures better salary, housing for teachers as part of ‘comprehensive package’

Kaieteur News- President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reassured teachers that the government is diligently working on a comprehensive package aimed at enhancing their quality of life. The president...

Anthony urges caution despite downgrade of COVID-19 threat

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Anthony urges caution despite downgrade of COVID-19 threat

Kaieteur News- Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is pleased with the recent announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency,...

Govt. to explore financial, other support for Essequibo farmers – President Ali

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to explore financial, other support for Essequibo farmers – President Ali

Kaieteur News- The government is committed to exploring financial and other support for Essequibo farmers, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Thursday during a meeting in Region Two (Pomeroon-...

MP Mahipaul’s Motion did not qualify as a matter of urgent importance – Speaker

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on MP Mahipaul’s Motion did not qualify as a matter of urgent importance – Speaker

Kaieteur News- Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir on Thursday said that the Motion submitted by Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Ganesh Mahipaul calling on the Executive Arm of...

‘Gun Nutt’ freed of 2016 murder in front West Ruimveldt High School

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Gun Nutt’ freed of 2016 murder in front West Ruimveldt High School

Kaieteur News– Colvin Johnson who was on trial for the 2016 murder of 29-year-old Paul Rodney of Lot 530 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, has been acquitted of the crime. On Monday, Johnson called...

Curry Roti Box Restaurant Welcomes Natasha

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Curry Roti Box Restaurant Welcomes Natasha

Kaieteur News- Curry Roti Box West Indian Restaurant, was delighted to welcome YouTube & Facebook cooking sensations Natasha with over 1 million viewers to its location at 103-06 Liberty Avenue...

U.S. Assistant Secretary Pyatt wraps up productive visit to Guyana

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on U.S. Assistant Secretary Pyatt wraps up productive visit to Guyana

Kaieteur News – The United States of America’s Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt held a series of meetings with government officials...

iBet Supreme restructures retail operations as part of growth strategy

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on iBet Supreme restructures retail operations as part of growth strategy

Kaieteur News- iBet Supreme, a subsidiary of Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) based in Guyana, has announced the restructuring of its administrative and retail operations as part of its overall plan...

‘Cousin Vadney’ celebrates 111th birthday

May 12, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Cousin Vadney’ celebrates 111th birthday

Kaietuer News- Surrounded by family and friends Mrs. Evadney Eldeca Talbot of 51 Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD), celebrated her 111th birthday on May 10. In celebration of her...

GCS lends support to Hopkinson’s 5k

May 12, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on GCS lends support to Hopkinson’s 5k

– Event set for May 14 The Guyana Committee of Service (GCS) has once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting athletes in Guyana. The GCS has generously sponsored athletes...

Justin Ten Pow, Bulkan outstanding at National JR Squash tournament

May 12, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Justin Ten Pow, Bulkan outstanding at National JR Squash tournament

Kaieteur Sports – The 2023 Woodpecker Juniors’ National Squash tournament at the Georgetown Club Courts (GTC) has been a showcase of exceptional performances from young squash players. As the...

Inclement weather delays ExxonMobil’s Petra U14 Championships

May 12, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inclement weather delays ExxonMobil’s Petra U14 Championships

Kaieteur Sports – The Petra Organisation has announced the rescheduling of the 2023 ExxonMobil Boys and Girls Under-14 Championships due to the heavy rain that occurred yesterday. The...