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ExxonM’s US$460M pre-contract costs inflated by US$92M

Sep 28, 2023 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on ExxonM’s US$460M pre-contract costs inflated by US$92M

– “If that is not fraud, I would like someone to tell what is,”- Chartered Accountant, Chris Ram Kaieteur News – Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram highlighted in a recent letter...

Without court order, police blocked Patterson from leaving country

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Without court order, police blocked Patterson from leaving country

…later issue apology, saying it was a mistake Kaieteur News – Former Minister of Public Infrastructure and current APNU+AFC Member of Parliament David Patterson was on Tuesday night...

GPSU says health sector on verge of collapsing

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU says health sector on verge of collapsing

…as nurses, doctors leave in droves, while Govt. ignores conditions of workers Kaieteur News – Against the background of widespread shortages of health workers across the country and the...

Speeding driver knocks down school girl on pedestrian crossing

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Speeding driver knocks down school girl on pedestrian crossing

Kaieteur News – A fifth form (Grade Eleven [11]) student of Camille’s Academy was on Wednesday afternoon struck down by a speeding driver while walking on a pedestrian crossing along the...

Guyana’s debt structure exposes country to risk – Ministry of Finance

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana’s debt structure exposes country to risk – Ministry of Finance

Kaieteur News – Despite the positive outlook described in the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year Report, it was emphasised that the Guyanese economy continues to be susceptible to both...

Govt. to use part of US$97M IDB loan to digitize health records

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to use part of US$97M IDB loan to digitize health records

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana (GoG) through the Ministry of Health (MoH) has invited bidders to bid for the design, supply, and installation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)...

Car in Coldingen hit-and-run found in Victoria yard, one detained

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Car in Coldingen hit-and-run found in Victoria yard, one detained

Kaieteur News – Police detectives have located a car which the lawmen believe was involved in last Friday morning’s hit-and-run accident which resulted in the death of Mahaicony truck driver,...

‘Wuk Wild’ fined for firing gun at woman

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on ‘Wuk Wild’ fined for firing gun at woman

Kaieteur News – Thirty-one-year-old Ryan Adams, called ‘Wuk Wild’ was arrested Sunday and charged on Wednesday for the offence of discharging a loaded firearm with intent, to a 23-year-old...

“I just get it deh if any bandit come in me house”

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on “I just get it deh if any bandit come in me house”

– man tells police after being caught with illegal gun, ammo Kaieteur News – A taxi driver from Barnwell, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) was arrested last Saturday and charged on Tuesday with...

Gold miner faces charge for armed robbery

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Gold miner faces charge for armed robbery

Kaieteur News – Twenty-five-year-old Adam Knight of Lot 35 Haslington, East Coast Demerara was on charged on Tuesday for the offence of robbery under arms. Police stated in a press release that...

Construction worker charged for ‘break-and-enter’

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Construction worker charged for ‘break-and-enter’

Kaieteur News – A construction worker of Pigeon Island, East Coast Demerara, was charged on Monday for the offence of break-and enter larceny. According to police, 21-year-old Timonthy...

President Ali IsDB head reaffirm support for enhancing economic growth and development

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on President Ali IsDB head reaffirm support for enhancing economic growth and development

Kaieteur News – During the first leg of his tour of IsDB’s South American member countries, Islamic Development Bank President, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, on Monday met with President Irfaan...

Guyana to establish US$14M regional food hub

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to establish US$14M regional food hub

Kaieteur News – Guyana is taking a lead role in the Caribbean Agriculture sector with the establishment of the Regional Food Hub. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha...

Health ministers agree on new policy to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Health ministers agree on new policy to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people

Kaieteur News – Ministers and high-level health authorities in the Region of the Americas on Tuesday agreed to promote a series of interventions targeted at children, adolescents, and young...

IDB Country Rep visits STEMGuyana team

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on IDB Country Rep visits STEMGuyana team

Kaieteur News – In a significant and inspiring visit, Lorena Solano Salazar, the Country Manager of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently visited STEMGuyana clubhouse to meet with...

Guyana on track to see 115% GDP growth but repercussions of corruption, political discord loom large – CNBC Report

Sep 28, 2023 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on Guyana on track to see 115% GDP growth but repercussions of corruption, political discord loom large – CNBC Report

Kaieteur News – Two international energy consultants agree that while Guyana is poised for massive growth in 2023 and years to come, attaining this level of success will be hinged on how well...

New $515M Hazel Campayne Block commissioned at St. Rose’s High School

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on New $515M Hazel Campayne Block commissioned at St. Rose’s High School

Kaieteur News – The new $515 million Sister Hazel Campayne Block was on Tuesday commissioned at the St. Rose’s High School by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand. While giving the keynote...

Over 30,000 surgeries conducted through Guyana, China medical alliance

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Over 30,000 surgeries conducted through Guyana, China medical alliance

Kaieteur News – The relationship between Guyana and China continues to reap bountiful success, specifically in the health sector, as some 30,000 surgeries were conducted locally through...

Woman nabbed while trying to smuggle ganja into Camp Street Prison

Sep 28, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Woman nabbed while trying to smuggle ganja into Camp Street Prison

Kaieteur News – A resident of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown has found herself in police custody after trying to smuggle cannabis concealed in a pair of sneakers into Camp Street...

H@rd Truths by GHK Lall – Murders and martyrs and a former President

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, News, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on H@rd Truths by GHK Lall – Murders and martyrs and a former President

Kaieteur News – When words like ‘murder’ and the making of ‘martyrs’ are part of the conversation coming out of PPP Government corners, they provide confirmations of how dark and grim...

Fans to win prizes at Prime Minister’s Softball Cup this Sunday, compliments of Regal Stationery and Computer Centre

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Fans to win prizes at Prime Minister’s Softball Cup this Sunday, compliments of Regal Stationery and Computer Centre

Kaieteur Sports – Not only winning teams and outstanding, individual players will receive lucrative prizes at the Prime Minister’s Softball Cup 3-day tournament, but fans as well. Regal...

GTUC: Attention to the nation’s plight requires the utilisation of a political system

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, Holiday Greetings, News Comments Off on GTUC: Attention to the nation’s plight requires the utilisation of a political system

Youman Nabi Greetings… The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) extends Youman Nabi greetings to our Guyanese brothers and sisters, particularly those from the Muslim community. As the nation marks...

GAWU: We need to recommit ourselves to the achievement of the ideals of a truly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, Holiday Greetings, News Comments Off on GAWU: We need to recommit ourselves to the achievement of the ideals of a truly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society

Youman Nabi Greetings… The observances of Youman Nabi remind us once again of our multi-ethnic and multi-cultural character. Indeed, it is our rich tapestry that sets us apart and adds to our...

Uruguay stage second-half rally to beat Namibia 36-26

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Uruguay stage second-half rally to beat Namibia 36-26

LYON, France, (Reuters) – Fullback Baltazar Amaya scored two tries as Uruguay overturned a halftime deficit to defeat ill-disciplined Namibia 36-26 for a bonus-point victory in Lyon yesterday...

CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow debunks claims that Barbados will host ICC World Cup finals

Sep 28, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow debunks claims that Barbados will host ICC World Cup finals

SportsMax – In a potentially embarrassing development for Barbados Cricket, Dr Kishore Shallow, the president of Cricket West Indies (CWI), has poured cold water on a pronouncement from Conde...