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Guyana Oil Share: 1.29 Barrels of oil out of every 100 Barrels

Sep 17, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Guyana Oil Share: 1.29 Barrels of oil out of every 100 Barrels

Dear Editor, It has been reported that Guyana received $336 billion in 2023 from oil, and had to pay $306 billion in taxes for ExxonMobil and partners (KN: Sept. 13, 2024). The implication which...

The Seven Ponds

Sep 17, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on The Seven Ponds

Dear Editor, On behalf of our entire family, we were pleased to see the Place of the Seven Ponds look resplendent during the solemn funeral for Sir Shridath Ramphal. Additionally, it was a pleasure...

The debate on whether the quality of governance being delivered by the PPP is consistent with the constitution

Sep 17, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on The debate on whether the quality of governance being delivered by the PPP is consistent with the constitution

Dear Editor, I have been following, with much interest, the exchanges on the Guyana Constitution between Attorney General Anil Nandlall and former Chancellor of the University of Guyana Dr. Bertrand...

Govt. continuing its mental health awareness and accommodation

Sep 17, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Govt. continuing its mental health awareness and accommodation

Dear Editor, I take note that the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, recently re-emphasised the importance of mental well-being. He succinctly stated that “Mental health is integral to our...

Mr. Nath encouraged teacher Doodnauth Singh to study law

Sep 17, 2024 KNews Letters Comments Off on Mr. Nath encouraged teacher Doodnauth Singh to study law

Dear Editor, Adding to what Ravi Dev penned as being a pioneer in education in Guyana and his activities in NY (Sep 15), Mr. Rudra Nath had a very productive past and helped many including Doodnauth...

Increased profits for Guyana delayed as Exxon adds US$19B more in cost for new projects approved by Govt.

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Increased profits for Guyana delayed as Exxon adds US$19B more in cost for new projects approved by Govt.

Kaieteur News – Guyana’s hope of benefitting from a greater share of profits from the oil and gas sector has been further delayed as ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has added another US$19B...

For Guyana to prosper with its oIl politicians must be replaced with a competent Petroleum Commission – T&T specialist

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on For Guyana to prosper with its oIl politicians must be replaced with a competent Petroleum Commission – T&T specialist

Kaieteur News – The management of a nation’s petroleum industry should not be entrusted to a Minister, the former Head of Maintenance and Reliability at British Petroleum (BP) Trinidad and...

At least ten Palestinians killed in Gaza strike, Israel says targeted Hamas commander

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on At least ten Palestinians killed in Gaza strike, Israel says targeted Hamas commander

JERUSALEM, Sept 14 (Reuters) – At least 10 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian media reported, and the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas...

A Legacy of Diplomacy and Justice

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on A Legacy of Diplomacy and Justice

…The final farewell to Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal By Shania Williams Kaieteur News – Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal, popularly known as ‘Sonny’, a towering figure in Caribbean...

Mechanic gunned down in West Ruimveldt

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Mechanic gunned down in West Ruimveldt

Kaieteur News – Twenty-three-year-old Troy Rodrigues, known as “Kelly” of Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown was gunned down on Friday evening. According to a statement from the...

62-year-old pedestrian killed by speeding minibus

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on 62-year-old pedestrian killed by speeding minibus

Kaieteur News – Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, 62-year-old Adree Slowe, a resident of Lot 8 Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara...

Passenger killed in Mahaicony crash

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Passenger killed in Mahaicony crash

Kaieteur News – An early morning accident on the Cottage Public Road, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man and left three others injured. The dead man has...

Man, 68, missing after wandering off during wife’s medical check-up

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Man, 68, missing after wandering off during wife’s medical check-up

Kaieteur News – A 68-year-old man is missing after he wandered off after accompanying his wife to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for a medical check-up. Missing is Rudolf...

$99M estimated to clear, fill & level land for Cricket Academy

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on $99M estimated to clear, fill & level land for Cricket Academy

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has set aside approximately $99,997,569 to prepare the land earmarked for the Cricket Academy at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD)....

$350M contract awarded to build Matthews Ridge Secondary School

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on $350M contract awarded to build Matthews Ridge Secondary School

Kaieteur News – The residents of Matthews Ridge in Region One can soon expect a new secondary school building in the community, as the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board...

New $39M health centre opens in Chesney

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on New $39M health centre opens in Chesney

Kaieteur News – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Saturday commissioned a new health centre at Chesney Housing Scheme, Region Six. The new health centre costs approximately $39 million....

Guyana positioned as UK’s biggest trading partner in Caribbean – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana positioned as UK’s biggest trading partner in Caribbean – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Kaieteur News – Forty Guyanese companies attended the BritCham, Guyana’s United Kingdom (UK) launch event on Wednesday. The event was held at the historic Lords cricket ground, St John’s...

MASSY GAS commissions Guyana’s first air separation plant

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on MASSY GAS commissions Guyana’s first air separation plant

Kaieteur News – Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd (MGPGL) commissioned an Air Separation Plant on Thursday at its East Bank Demerara (EBD) facility. The liquid oxygen and nitrogen plant has a...

Magistrate’s son injured during police pursuit of armed suspects on Robb Street

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Magistrate’s son injured during police pursuit of armed suspects on Robb Street

Kaieteur News – A police operation early Saturday morning left bystander Cassell Nurse, son of Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse, injured during a gunfire exchange between law enforcement officers...

Tourism Minister talks up Guyana’s approach to trade liberalisation at WTO forum

Sep 15, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on Tourism Minister talks up Guyana’s approach to trade liberalisation at WTO forum

DPI – Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, participated in two high-level panel discussions on day three of the WTO’s annual Public Forum on Thursday. The discussions...

A fish rots from the head

Sep 15, 2024 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on A fish rots from the head

Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh if you want to clean up a house, you don’t start with sweeping the corners. You start with scrubbing the ceiling, especially if the roof leaking. Same thing with...

DE KOCK LIGHTS UP KENSINGTON OVAL

Sep 15, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on DE KOCK LIGHTS UP KENSINGTON OVAL

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League… Kaieteur Sports – Quinton de Kock pummelled Guyana Amazon Warriors with a brilliant century as Barbados Royals recorded a 32-run victory at Kensington...

The Riverside Angels – Sisters at the heart of the dance Indigenous group helping to keep their traditions alive

Sep 15, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on The Riverside Angels – Sisters at the heart of the dance Indigenous group helping to keep their traditions alive

Kaieteur News – As the nation celebrates Amerindian Heritage Month this September, recognition shines brightly on a group of remarkable sisters from Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara. The...

An evening with world-renowned spiritual guide BK Sister Shivani

Sep 15, 2024 KNews Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on An evening with world-renowned spiritual guide BK Sister Shivani

Kaieteur News – Prepare to be inspired and transformed as Sister Shivani, when the world-renowned spiritual guide and practitioner of Raja yoga Meditation, comes to Guyana on Wednesday,...

Hubbard dominates the return of the P&P Insurance Brokers 35-lap Cycling Classic

Sep 15, 2024 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hubbard dominates the return of the P&P Insurance Brokers 35-lap Cycling Classic

Kaieteur Sports – After a six-year hiatus, the much-anticipated P&P Insurance Brokers 35-lap Cycling Classic roared back to life at the National Park’s iconic Inner Circuit yesterday....

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