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I believe we are in troubled water

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I believe we are in troubled water

DEAR EDITOR, I wish to refer to a letter published in the media written by a Rayvonne P Bourne titled, “the Mayor should retract statement, and apologise to Chief Constable’’. The matter...

The truth of the matter is games are being played on both sides

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on The truth of the matter is games are being played on both sides

DEAR EDITOR, As the political debate continues on the legality of the ongoing house-to-house registration, I’ve concluded that Guyanese are being taken for a ride on a rollercoaster of deceit. At a...

How did word get out about this advice?

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on How did word get out about this advice?

DEAR EDITOR, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo publicly stated that GECOM’s lawyer Ms. Excellence Dazzell gave the CEO Mr. Lowenfield advice not to pursue house-to-house registration. My question is how did...

In reference to rare gastroenterology technique

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on In reference to rare gastroenterology technique

DEAR EDITOR, I would like to thank Dr. Doobay’s medical centre for informing the public about the advanced procedure known as Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreaticography in the Kaieteur...

I look forward to having my GECOM arguments confirmed

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on I look forward to having my GECOM arguments confirmed

DEAR EDITOR, Having established that the accuracy and integrity of the National Register of Registrants Data Base (NRRDB) is intact and supported by a recent statement by GECOM CEO Keith Lowenfield...

Get it right this time, Guyana!

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Get it right this time, Guyana!

DEAR EDITOR, I believe that Guyana has another chance, this time, to deliver its offshore Oil and Gas bounty for the benefit of all of the residents of Guyana. I am a Guyana-born American citizen,...

Chairman is out! Chairwoman is in!

Jul 31, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Chairman is out! Chairwoman is in!

DEAR EDITOR, I draw attention to the article titled, “New GECOM Chairman sworn in – says constitution will guide her” and the underlying picture in another section of the media. I share the...

‘Iron Lady’ Claudette Singh takes control of GECOM -says priority is free, fair and transparent elections -vows to act according to law

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Iron Lady’ Claudette Singh takes control of GECOM -says priority is free, fair and transparent elections -vows to act according to law

The administration has expressed confidence in Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, 72, who was yesterday sworn in as the new chair for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a packed room at the...

Home owners loose dogs on GECOM staff during house-to-house registration

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Home owners loose dogs on GECOM staff during house-to-house registration

More than a week after house-to-house registrations commenced, enumerators of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are complaining of difficulties. In fact, there are complaints that a number of...

Ex-cop sought in Seeta Bar killing

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Ex-cop sought in Seeta Bar killing

A Turkeyen, Sophia man and father of six reportedly met his death around 2:10 hrs yesterday at Seeta Bar, Station Street, Kitty, Georgetown. He was attempting to peace in what was described as a...

Energy Dept. now putting together audit unit for local content reports

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Energy Dept. now putting together audit unit for local content reports

The Energy Department is in the process of establishing a Local Content Compliance Unit which is expected to validate the information it receives from oil majors operating offshore Guyana as well as...

Draft Local Content policy ready in two weeks-Energy Dept.

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Draft Local Content policy ready in two weeks-Energy Dept.

Energy Department Head, Dr. Mark Bynoe, revealed yesterday that Guyana’s draft Local Content Policy would be ready in about two weeks. When that time arrives, he said that it would be presented to...

The Orinduik Block… Qatar’s buy-in to Total’s share not a done deal–Energy Dept. Head

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on The Orinduik Block… Qatar’s buy-in to Total’s share not a done deal–Energy Dept. Head

Qatar, the most affluent country in the world, has Guyana’s oil rich basin on its radar. Yesterday, international media reports emerged saying that the state-owned Qatar Petroleum (QP) Company has...

Exxon Mobil relinquishes 20% of Canje oil block

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon Mobil relinquishes 20% of Canje oil block

Exxon Mobil has relinquished 20 percent of the Canje oil block which is in keeping with the provisions of the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) it has with Guyana. While confirming this with members...

GRA, GNBS to play lead roles in process for Guyana’s oil sale

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on GRA, GNBS to play lead roles in process for Guyana’s oil sale

By Kiana Wilburg The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) will have key roles to play when it comes to overseeing the measurement process for Guyana’s...

World Bank team offers technical support to local anti -money laundering committee

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on World Bank team offers technical support to local anti -money laundering committee

Representatives from the World Bank committed support towards strengthening Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. In a meeting held at the Ministry...

Vendor remanded for destroying woman’s windows

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Vendor remanded for destroying woman’s windows

A vendor was yesterday brought before the courts to answer to a damage to property charge. The court heard that the man allegedly destroyed two windowpanes from his estranged wife’s home. Mark...

Best practices to underpin imminent Petroleum Commission – Dr. Bynoe

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Best practices to underpin imminent Petroleum Commission – Dr. Bynoe

The Energy Department is taking a proactive approach towards ensuring that the upcoming Petroleum Commission is established using the best possible framework. Head of the Department of Energy,(DoE)...

As Doobay Medical and Research Centre expands… Reduced need for surgery expected with availability of rare gastroenterology technique

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on As Doobay Medical and Research Centre expands… Reduced need for surgery expected with availability of rare gastroenterology technique

Without Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a medical technique which is simply referred to as ERCP, surgery could be the alternative for patients who suffer from a blockage of the bile...

Doobay Dialysis Centre aims for self-sufficiency to slash dialysis to $5,000

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Doobay Dialysis Centre aims for self-sufficiency to slash dialysis to $5,000

Unable to find a donor to facilitate a kidney transplant, patients suffering from renal failure are subjected to undergo dialysis for the rest of their lives, or sadly until their finances are...

Search still on for missing boat captain.

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Search still on for missing boat captain.

The search is still on for a boat captain who went missing last Sunday, after his boat capsized in the Pomeroon River. Kaieteur News understands that some time around 02:00hrs last Sunday morning,...

8,475 pieces of drug evidence submitted for testing last year

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on 8,475 pieces of drug evidence submitted for testing last year

A staggering 8,475 pieces of drug evidence were submitted last year for drug testing, according to the Guyana Drug Information Network 2018 Annual Report. These were a part of the 480 cases submitted...

Shotgun parts discovered on Adventure farm

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Shotgun parts discovered on Adventure farm

Western Union Malteenoes Academy starts GCA President Roger Harper gives opening remarks

Jul 30, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Western Union Malteenoes Academy starts GCA President Roger Harper gives opening remarks

By Sean Devers The Malteenoes Sports Club was formed in 1902 to facilitate young people from the lower end of the economic strata to hone their sporting talent. Since then the Thomas Road, Thomas...

Rain affects court sessions in Blairmont

Jul 30, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Rain affects court sessions in Blairmont

This was the state of the compound of the Blairmont Police Station and Blairmont Magistrate’s Court during heavy rains on Monday during court sessions. The rains forced persons to wade through the...

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Nov 12, 2026

By Rawle Toney (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will look to take another significant step towards CONCACAF Nations League, League A promotion and qualification for next year’s Gold...

A compromise is possible but not likely

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Back in 2009, legislation was passed by the then PPP/C government giving former presidents a wide range of benefits and facilities. These included security, vehicles, staff, utilities, medical expenses and other support, many of which were not subject to clear limits. Critics...

A Divided World: A Commonwealth Opportunity

Nov 01, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: how can countries of different size, wealth and outlook sustain cooperation in a world increasingly...

Not one cent more for former presidents

Nov 12, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Over the years, I have learned to cultivate great tolerance for stupidity; still greater patience for the asinine. Tolerance snaps, however, whenever a word is mentioned about the benefits bill for former presidents. Here’s the short and sweet: not one damn cent more for...

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