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Audit Report reveals ExxonMobil’s barefaced use of Stabroek Block revenues to cover expenses in Kaieteur and Canje Blocks

Oct 20, 2023 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on Audit Report reveals ExxonMobil’s barefaced use of Stabroek Block revenues to cover expenses in Kaieteur and Canje Blocks

EXXONM EXPOSED! By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News – The second audit report on ExxonMobil Guyana Limited’s expenses has found that during the period 2018 to 2020, the oil giant engaged in a...

‘Free world, where are you?’

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Free world, where are you?’

…Gaza hospital chief pleads after babies killed (ALJAZEERA) – The head of a hospital in the Gaza Strip has issued an emotional appeal calling for an end to Israel’s bombardment...

Where was the supervisor when contractor bungled Black Bush Polder pump station project? Mahipaul questions

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Where was the supervisor when contractor bungled Black Bush Polder pump station project? Mahipaul questions

…says firm paid full $21M sum to overlook project Kaieteur News – Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Ganesh Mahipaul on Thursday questioned the role of the consultancy firm which was hired...

Calls mount for Guyana, CARICOM to cut diplomatic, economic ties with Israel over war

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Calls mount for Guyana, CARICOM to cut diplomatic, economic ties with Israel over war

Kaieteur News – International lawyer Melinda Janki and social activist Sherlina Nageer have joined former President Donald Ramotar in calling on the Government of Guyana and the Caribbean...

Absence of data hindering poverty reduction efforts in the Caribbean – Economist

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Absence of data hindering poverty reduction efforts in the Caribbean – Economist

Kaieteur News – The absence of up-to-date poverty and inequality data in the Caribbean leaves thousands, if not millions, unseen and unheard, undermining progress toward improving lives and...

More than 300 households to benefit from Government 30,000 solar panel project

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on More than 300 households to benefit from Government 30,000 solar panel project

Kaieteur News – More than 300 households in the Mabaruma Sub-region are to benefit from solar panels as part of the government’s 30,000 solar panel project. This information was disclosed in...

Bandit shot, mowed down by victim during failed robbery

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Bandit shot, mowed down by victim during failed robbery

Kaieteur News – A 21-year-old security guard was arrested on Thursday night after he was shot to his right leg by a contractor who was moments earlier attacked and robbed by three men at a...

Guyana is the only place where Exxon awards contacts for unapproved projects – ExxonMobil

Oct 20, 2023 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on Guyana is the only place where Exxon awards contacts for unapproved projects – ExxonMobil

Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil, the largest shareholder in the Stabroek Block is so confident in the regulatory systems of Guyana that the company has had no qualms in awarding...

Govt. signed $8.8B in road contracts for Berbice

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. signed $8.8B in road contracts for Berbice

…says able to fix more roads than ever before Kaieteur News – Government on Wednesday signed contracts to the tune of $8.8B for road works in Berbice. Some 287 community roads will be...

Chinese, Dutch firms in the hunt for contract to build Corentyne River Bridge

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Chinese, Dutch firms in the hunt for contract to build Corentyne River Bridge

Kaieteur News – Three international companies hailing from the Netherlands and China are now the only firms competing for the contract to build the Corentyne River Bridge between Guyana and...

Bartica teacher sent on leave for allegedly assaulting student over white socks

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Bartica teacher sent on leave for allegedly assaulting student over white socks

Kaieteur News – A male teacher attached to the Bartica Secondary School, Region Seven was sent on administrative leave this week after a video surfaced on social media showing him assaulting a...

‘Be wary of land fraud traps’ – Housing Ministry

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on ‘Be wary of land fraud traps’ – Housing Ministry

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Housing on Wednesday urged members of the public to be wary of fraud traps in relation to house lot allocations. A former policeman, now taxi driver, of Eccles...

Shipping company launches “Less than container load” service

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Shipping company launches “Less than container load” service

Kaieteur News – Local company, Tropical Shipping, on Thursday launched its “Less than container load” service between Puerto Rico to Guyana. The service, according to the company, caters...

Govt. prepared to head to arbitration over US$214M costs – Jagdeo

Oct 20, 2023 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on Govt. prepared to head to arbitration over US$214M costs – Jagdeo

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana (GoG) has made it clear that it will not be engaging in any settlement with ExxonMobil over the US$214million in questionable costs flagged by British...

Jagdeo critical of Opposition’s “dangerous” remarks on Venezuela border controversy

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Jagdeo critical of Opposition’s “dangerous” remarks on Venezuela border controversy

Kaieteur News – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday criticized Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton and Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan over their recent comments...

Shipping company manager held as police probe guns-in barrel bust

Oct 20, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Shipping company manager held as police probe guns-in barrel bust

Kaieteur News – The manager of a shipping company has been taken into custody as police investigate the interception of a barrel containing several guns as well as drugs at the Laparkan’s...

Errant contractors to face legal proceeding for incomplete, substandard work on public projects – AG

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Errant contractors to face legal proceeding for incomplete, substandard work on public projects – AG

Kaieteur News – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC said the government will be imposing strict actions against errant contractors who have been causing substantial...

H@rd Truths by GHK Lall – Chris Ram, Shell PLC and Guyanese

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, News, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on H@rd Truths by GHK Lall – Chris Ram, Shell PLC and Guyanese

Kaieteur News – Mr. Christopher Ram, Chartered Accountant and attorney-at-law, has written at least two letters, and contributed to one news article about two transactions involving Exxon and...

De dress code for schools needs putting right

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on De dress code for schools needs putting right

Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh, it’s time for a dress code revision in our public schools! These young children are strutting into school like they’re on a fashion runway, and...

Allicock punches ticket to boxing quarter-finals at Pan Am Games

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Allicock punches ticket to boxing quarter-finals at Pan Am Games

…Jackman narrowly defeated By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – The opening day of boxing at the Pan Am Games in Chile brought a mix of outcomes for Guyana’s Alesha Jackman and Keevin...

Essequibo set to join ‘Guinness Greatness of the Streets’ football tournament

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Essequibo set to join ‘Guinness Greatness of the Streets’ football tournament

– As organizers seek to kick off action next month Kaieteur Sports – The 14th edition of the highly-anticipated ‘Guinness Greatness of the Streets’ football tournament is set to...

2nd Annual Randolph ‘Duckie’ Singh Memorial Cycle event set for October 28

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on 2nd Annual Randolph ‘Duckie’ Singh Memorial Cycle event set for October 28

Kaieteur Sports – Get ready to witness more cycling action as Flying Stars cycle Club gears up to host its second annual Randolph ‘Duckie’ Singh Memorial cycle road race, scheduled...

Female coaches given the nod to serve as coach in Men’s PSL for the first time

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Female coaches given the nod to serve as coach in Men’s PSL for the first time

Kaieteur Sports – Former England spinner Alex Hartley is set to be confirmed as assistant spin coach at men’s Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans. Hartley, 30, was part of...

Peter Lewis Asphalt Sales & Construction Services Big Man Cricket2 semifinals & final on this weekend

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Peter Lewis Asphalt Sales & Construction Services Big Man Cricket2 semifinals & final on this weekend

– Powered by Blue Waters as the official water for big man cricket Kaieteur Sports – The 2023 BIG MAN CRICKET-2@ O40s T25 tournament concludes this weekend with the 4 top teams competing...

Forde hails Golden Jaguars’ success

Oct 20, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Forde hails Golden Jaguars’ success

…calls for more corporate, Government support By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – With Guyana on the brink of advancing to League A of the Concacaf Nations League, Kaieteur News’ Rawle Toney...

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Anderson ton, Looknauth’s 9 seals dominant 10-wicket win for Harpy Eagles

A wave of criminal deportees may be coming our way soon

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News-It is peculiar the way the PPP/C government often finds itself staring down the barrel of... more