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Local companies must meet int’l standards for oil business – says business architecture expert

Jun 09, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Local companies must meet int’l standards for oil business – says business architecture expert

Local businesses have been doing just fine for the level at which they are operating and for the clientele they’ve been serving. But if they are to capitalise on and benefit from the rush that...

Canje, Kaieteur Blocks awarded to four companies with no financial wherewithal for exploration

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Canje, Kaieteur Blocks awarded to four companies with no financial wherewithal for exploration

– Audited Finance statements and records of beneficial owners not submitted for EITI Report By Kiana Wilburg When a businessman is looking for proper safekeeping for his wealth, he turns...

Gunmen rob Nandy Park Supermarket

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen rob Nandy Park Supermarket

–owner says place a target for bandits A Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara family was left in a state of shock after bandits target their supermarket in a brazen midday attack yesterday....

Health Ministry still to receive drugs, medical supplies purchased in 2015 – PAC report

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry still to receive drugs, medical supplies purchased in 2015 – PAC report

The Public Accounts Committee, (PAC) has again highlighted problems with the award of contracts and the distribution of drugs and medical supplies by the Ministry of Public Health. In its 2018...

Thief tied up and beaten by East Bank Berbice residents – cops arrive three and a half hours later

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Thief tied up and beaten by East Bank Berbice residents – cops arrive three and a half hours later

A brazen thief got a sound beating on Saturday night after being caught red handed in the upper flat of a house located at Lot 1 Edinburgh, East Bank Berbice. The man,, who is reportedly...

Toll gate to monitor alcohol at Baramita Village – govt invests $1M

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Toll gate to monitor alcohol at Baramita Village – govt invests $1M

The community of Baramita located in the Barima-Waini, Region 1, on Friday received $1M to construct a tollbooth to control the quantity of alcohol and other illicit substances, and monitor...

Minister Broomes visits parents of child crushed at Agricola

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Minister Broomes visits parents of child crushed at Agricola

Minister of Youth Affairs within the Ministry of the Presidency, Simona Broomes yesterday visited the parents of seven-year-old Ciara Benjamin, who was crushed by a truck on the Agricola...

Row heats up over Linden solar farm project

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Row heats up over Linden solar farm project

By Enid Joaquin Senior Business Strategist for the Guyana Initiative Against Climate Change (GIACC) Everton Forris, has expressed dismay over Linden’s Mayor Waneka Arrindell, suggesting that the...

‘Irresponsible’ business operators slammed for wanton garbage disposal around country

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Irresponsible’ business operators slammed for wanton garbage disposal around country

Irresponsible business personnel are dumping huge piles of garbage around the country. Sources within the Mayor and City Council have repeatedly complained about individuals disposing of...

Ramjattan-Nagamootoo clash turned deadly last Saturday

Jun 03, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ramjattan-Nagamootoo clash turned deadly last Saturday

I was feeding my cat when I got a call to come down immediately outside the AFC office to witness the emanations and gesticulations of Imran Khan. Before I could finish tending to my cat, three more...

GPSU celebrates 96 years

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GPSU celebrates 96 years

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) came in for high praise for the transformational work it has done in the lives of workers as it celebrates 96 years in existence. Minister of Public...

Youths join fight against domestic violence

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Youths join fight against domestic violence

According to Quora, an online website, “Domestic violence tends to be a cycle and one that is difficult to break. Children raised in families where domestic abuse takes place tend to repeat the...

KAMARANG…The bush dai dai takes a child

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on KAMARANG…The bush dai dai takes a child

By Michael Jordan The cops came about an hour after Sealey entered the Jaguar’s Den. He was sitting by the bar, watching Alvin Benn sweep several beetles and cigarette butts into a spade....

GWI engineer Deon Anderson earns PHD

Jun 03, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GWI engineer Deon Anderson earns PHD

Deon Anderson, a chemical engineer attached to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Saturday became the first engineer from that entity to earn a doctoral degree(PHD). The Lindener was...

With its poor track record…SARA’s chances of successful oil blocks probe slim – Dr. Mangal

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on With its poor track record…SARA’s chances of successful oil blocks probe slim – Dr. Mangal

By Kiana Wilburg “If they don’t do a good job, they could end up blessing something that is actually bad. They may say ‘yes we checked. There is no evidence so we are not doing...

Govt. must independently review all data received from ExxonMobil, other oil majors – Industry expert

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must independently review all data received from ExxonMobil, other oil majors – Industry expert

Emerging oil producing nations such Guyana ought to be extremely careful when receiving statements, plans, assumptions and data from not just ExxonMobil, but all other oil majors in its backyard....

Brazilian with illegal gun shoots policeman in chest – suspect on the run, seven held

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian with illegal gun shoots policeman in chest – suspect on the run, seven held

Police are hunting for a Brazilian miner who shot a policeman in the chest at around 05:30 hrs yesterday, during a search at a mining camp at Aranka, Cuyuni/Mazaruni. Police Constable Anthony...

Youths take the lead at 53rd Independence Flag Raising – many overwhelmed by the historic occasion

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Youths take the lead at 53rd Independence Flag Raising – many overwhelmed by the historic occasion

They came prepared, some dressed in their various uniforms; khaki and white with yellow scarves, brown and cream, black and white, and blue and white with matching berets and sashes laden with...

Robbers shoot off part of motor-racer’s ear

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Robbers shoot off part of motor-racer’s ear

Bandits shot off part of the left ear of Kristian Jeffrey, son of popular motor-racer Kevin Jeffrey, during a robbery on Saturday night near Agricola, East Bank Demerara. Jeffrey said that he...

Port Kaituma church gives out ‘survival hampers’ to Venezuelan migrants

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Port Kaituma church gives out ‘survival hampers’ to Venezuelan migrants

Refugees fleeing Venezuela’s ongoing economic collapse are crossing over into Guyana’s hinterland to escape famine, political chaos and poverty. They are in search of a better life and...

Cops granted 75 percent budget boost to handle increase in bodies

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cops granted 75 percent budget boost to handle increase in bodies

Of the $7.9B granted to government in the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2019, the Ministry of Public Security sought only one supplement of $48M. That is to meet payments for handling of...

Carnival parade sees tremendous foreign support

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Carnival parade sees tremendous foreign support

The Guyana Carnival for the second year made a lasting impression upon individuals as revellers tramped down the streets for the energetic Independence Parade. Four bands made their way through the...

Order restored at UG after bomb threat

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Order restored at UG after bomb threat

Operations are now moving smoothly at the University of Guyana, after a bomb scare last Friday, brought functions to a temporary closure. On Saturday the Guyana Police Force’s Bomb Unit gave...

Caribbean agencies ready to export to European Union

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean agencies ready to export to European Union

Guyanese exporters will now be more educated on issues of packaging and labelling for export purposes, through an informative seminar made possible by the Caribbean Standards Bureau. This...

Work underway to restore Mahdia main access road as flood waters recede

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Work underway to restore Mahdia main access road as flood waters recede

Entry into Mahdia, Region 8 via road should become passable again today. This is according to Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, and Minister of Public Infrastructure, David...

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Bermuda here for Rugby Americas North Men’s clash with Guyana today

Apr 25, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – The National Park Rugby field will be a hive of activity today when the Guyana Rugby Football union (GRFU) host the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s Competition clash between...

Bring it out of the office

Apr 25, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – She sat next to me in the minibus. We struck up a conversation easily. The conversation was friendly and respectful. Nothing else was involved! She wore a matching blouse and skirt, pastel in colour and very well-tailored. It fitted her quite naturally as if it were made for...

Resolving CARICOM’s Leadership Impasse

Apr 19, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) –As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than fifty years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration. I do not speak on behalf of any government or...

Excellency Irfaan on the Honourable Oneidge

Apr 25, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – For those who would believe, I have always held Excellency Irfaan Ali in special regard. For those taken aback, I hasten to add that there was some remodeling of ‘special’ and ‘regard’ for the president. Only fitting, I submit; fitting for...

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