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Haags Bosh dumpsite quickly running out of space for Exxon’s waste – Exxon’s EIA reveals

Apr 20, 2024 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on Haags Bosh dumpsite quickly running out of space for Exxon’s waste – Exxon’s EIA reveals

…Govt. will need to develop new facility soon Kaieteur News – The main dumping ground for waste generated by the still nascent oil and gas industry is the multi-billion-dollar Haags Bosch...

Govt.’s management of Exxon contract disgraceful – Opposition

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Govt.’s management of Exxon contract disgraceful – Opposition

…as 6th project slips by without additional benefits for Guyanese, reserves last updated 2 years ago Kaieteur News – In its 2020 General Elections’ Manifesto, the People’s Progressive...

Israel’s Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, U.S. pressure

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Israel’s Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, U.S. pressure

DUBAI/JERUSALEM, APril 19 (Reuters) – Israel’s apparent strike on Iran after days of vacillation was small and appeared calibrated to dial back risks of a major war, even if the sheer...

Teachers’ strike was legal; salaries must not be deducted – Justice Kissoon

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Teachers’ strike was legal; salaries must not be deducted – Justice Kissoon

Govt. acted unlawfully and was discriminatory Govt. sidelined and undermined Union Strike by the GTU was legal and justified Chief Education Officer’s evidence was inaccurate and self-serving Govt....

Three covered after mining tunnel collapses at Marudi Mountain

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Three covered after mining tunnel collapses at Marudi Mountain

– One dead, two narrowly escape Kaieteur News – Two men miraculously survived while another was killed after a mining tunnel collapsed at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine and covered them up...

Govt. to spend $607M to rebuild four police stations

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to spend $607M to rebuild four police stations

Kaieteur News – The government through the Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to spend an estimated $607,481,460 to reconstruct four police stations across the country. At a recent reading...

Law provides for cancellation of $865M pump station contract – Ramjattan

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Law provides for cancellation of $865M pump station contract – Ramjattan

Kaieteur News – The laws of Guyana allow for the cancellation of the $865M Belle Vue pump station contract that was awarded to TEPUI – the company closely linked to Mikhail Rodrigues also...

Woman charged with assaulting Cops at Stabroek Market

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Woman charged with assaulting Cops at Stabroek Market

Kaieteur News – A 23-year-old woman was on Friday charged with two counts of assault against police officers and threatening behaviour. The accused, Shaniah Melville, made her first appearance...

Sophia teen remanded to prison on armed robbery charge

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Sophia teen remanded to prison on armed robbery charge

Kaieteur News – A teenager was on Friday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer a Robbery Under Arms charge. The accused, 18-year-old William...

As EPA, Exxon dodging scrutiny from Parliamentary Committee

Apr 20, 2024 KNews ExxonMobil, News, Oil & Gas Comments Off on As EPA, Exxon dodging scrutiny from Parliamentary Committee

Ask Vick, Jagdeo says… Kaieteur News – Vice President (VP) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday directed a Kaieteur News reporter to ask the Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat to state...

Govt. spends $49.2M for ultrasound machines and digital X-ray viewing stations

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. spends $49.2M for ultrasound machines and digital X-ray viewing stations

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has spent a total G$49.2M to supply ultrasound machines and digital x-ray viewing stations to three regions, the Ministry of Health said in a statement...

Power ship will cost Guyana more than US$200M for 2 years – Patterson

Apr 20, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Power ship will cost Guyana more than US$200M for 2 years – Patterson

Kaieteur News – The power ship recently rented by the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated will likely run the country in excess of US$200M over the two-year period for which the contract was...

Dem Generators friken de competition!

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem Generators friken de competition!

Kaieteur News – Eh eh, me dear people, if yuh haven’t noticed by now, let me enlighten yuh ‘pon de latest hullabaloo ’round these parts. De hullabaloo, meh dear friends, is...

Tempers Flare at GBB Face off event ahead of WBA Super Flyweight Title Showdown

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Tempers Flare at GBB Face off event ahead of WBA Super Flyweight Title Showdown

– Elton Dharry and Dexter Marques to headline tonight’s card Kaieteur Sports – The Everest Cricket Club pavilion crackled with tension yesterday as the Guyana Boxing Board hosted its...

Perez 79*, Imlach 50, pilot Eagles to 8-wicket win with a day to spare

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Perez 79*, Imlach 50, pilot Eagles to 8-wicket win with a day to spare

2024 CWI Regional 4-Day Championships Round 7… GHE vs. CCC – Smith, Permaul finish with 5 wickets apiece Kaieteur Sports – Back-to-back half-centuries from Guyana Harpy Eagles...

Cyber Trading on board with Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cyber Trading on board with Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

– GPF benefited as well Kaieteur Sports – This joint initiative of Kishan Das of the USA and Anil Beharry of Guyana continues to attract support with Muhammad Afzal of Cyber Trading,...

ECB launches historic junior academy at EBE

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on ECB launches historic junior academy at EBE

Kaieteur Sports – The Essequibo Cricket Board, as part of drive to enhance the growth of cricket in the county, has launched yet another academy. This time the East Bank of Essequibo is the...

Banks DIH on board for Jumbo Jet Race of Champions

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH on board for Jumbo Jet Race of Champions

Kaieteur Sports – Beverage giants Banks DIH Limited is the latest sponsor for the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee Race of champions horse race meet, set for Sunday April 28 at the...

Foreign currency shortage – the usual half story

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on Foreign currency shortage – the usual half story

Hard Truths by GHK Lall Kaieteur News – There is Mr. Fixit and there is Mr. Answerit. The latter is Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana’s chief policymaker and, of more recent vintage, this...

How much for Guyana’s Country Head?

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Editorial Comments Off on How much for Guyana’s Country Head?

Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil’s CEO, Darren Woods, is doing cartwheels: 5.4% and 10% salary increases for 2023 and 2024 respectively. CFO Katryn Mikells is in heaven: she hit the jackpot with...

When in Guyana, make sure you wipe before you wash

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on When in Guyana, make sure you wipe before you wash

Kaieteur News – Once a habit has been drilled into you, it returns almost automatically when you return to the setting where it took root. This was very much the case on the first night of my...

Guyana receiving overwhelming support from the International Community on border controversy

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana receiving overwhelming support from the International Community on border controversy

Dear Editor, It is good to know that Guyana is getting the support of the international community on the border issue with Venezuela which has laid claim to some two-thirds of Guyana’s...

Rely on the truth, diplomacy and allies to protect Guyana from Maduro’s threats

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Rely on the truth, diplomacy and allies to protect Guyana from Maduro’s threats

Dear Editor, When last, on 22nd March, 2024, I publicly commented on Venezuela’s claim to the Essequibo region of Guyana in a letter to the media, I concluded by pointing out that Venezuela’s...

An Open Letter to the GRA and the Commissioner General (3-Wheeled Motorcycles)

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on An Open Letter to the GRA and the Commissioner General (3-Wheeled Motorcycles)

Dear Editor, I wish to record that I believe the GRA is doing an exceptional service to the nation in ensuring VAT, Income Taxes and all taxes are properly remitted. These taxes are imperative for...

Aubrey Norton and gang visiting Black Bush Polder is a comedy show

Apr 20, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Aubrey Norton and gang visiting Black Bush Polder is a comedy show

Dear Editor, Please permit me space in your section of the newspaper to refer to a purported visit by the Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and team to Black Bush Polder in Region Six. I must note that...

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Waramuri stuns Vreed-en-Hoop 7-1, as Bush Lot topple Ann’s Grove

Development for whom?

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- The Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has declared with great confidence that there... more