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Condolences pour in for passing of Henry Rodney

Apr 11, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Condolences pour in for passing of Henry Rodney

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Education has expressed its sympathy to the family of Guyanese actor Henry Rodney who passed away on April 7 at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical...

COVID restrictions gone; AFC must let people vote in person

Apr 11, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on COVID restrictions gone; AFC must let people vote in person

Kaieteur News – Whether we like it or not, Guyana has not reached the stage where citizens are totally conversant with the intricacies and complexities of internet operations. I am one such...

Guyana’s abstention does not amount to support for Russia

Apr 11, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Guyana’s abstention does not amount to support for Russia

Kaieteur News – America is winning the war in Ukraine. Though it is not a combatant in the physical hostilities, the USA has waged a relentless propaganda blitz against Russia. America has only...

Renegotiation if not in actual word, then in spirit and essence

Apr 11, 2022 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Renegotiation if not in actual word, then in spirit and essence

Kaieteur News – Our first thought was that Guyana’s political opposition was on the move regarding this country’s disastrous oil contract with ExxonMobil (“Norton backs call for...

Guyanese still in the dark on leasing costs for oil ships

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese still in the dark on leasing costs for oil ships

– as Exxon hands SBM another contract to build 4th FPSO By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News – Dutch manufacturer, SBM Offshore has been the preferred shipbuilder for Guyana’s floating,...

Oil spill insurance…Exxon must comply with Liza 2 provisions to prove it is serious about 4th project – Former EPA boss

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Oil spill insurance…Exxon must comply with Liza 2 provisions to prove it is serious about 4th project – Former EPA boss

By Zena Henry Kaieteur News – The first step to rehabilitation is recognising one’s fault and moving to correct it. This should be the posture of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

Govt. should have fixed auditing, insurance, environmental issues before Yellowtail approval – Norton

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. should have fixed auditing, insurance, environmental issues before Yellowtail approval – Norton

By Zena Henry Kaieteur News – If the Guyana government was genuinely concerned about the development and success of the country through its lucrative oil sector, then it would have ensured that...

3 charged with murder, arson in Nigeria oil ship explosion

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on 3 charged with murder, arson in Nigeria oil ship explosion

Kaieteur News – Three employees of the Sheba Exploration and Production Company (SEPCOL) Limited was recently charged for murder, arson and destruction of property through illegal bunkering...

EPA responds to critics on Yellowtail approval

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on EPA responds to critics on Yellowtail approval

– says was not required to publish project’s terms and scope By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday issued a statement to the media,...

Peru fines oil company for failing to recover spilled crude

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Peru fines oil company for failing to recover spilled crude

Kaieteur News – The Government of Peru has once again imposed another fine on Spanish oil giant, Repsol. The new fine that was imposed against the oil company is for failing to recover spilled...

Granger writes GECOM over replacement for Joseph Harmon, Nicolette Henry

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Granger writes GECOM over replacement for Joseph Harmon, Nicolette Henry

By Rehanna Ramsay Kaieteur News – Former President and Representative of the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) list, David Granger has written to Chief Election...

Hundreds of vehicles which entered Guyana via Lethem/Brazil border, disappeared without a trace – PAC hears

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Hundreds of vehicles which entered Guyana via Lethem/Brazil border, disappeared without a trace – PAC hears

By Rehanna Ramsay Kaieteur News – The Auditor General’s 2018 report has highlighted a disturbing trend of vehicles entering Guyana via the Lethem/Brazil border crossing and disappearing...

Four months later…Toshaos yet to receive promised stipend increase

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Four months later…Toshaos yet to receive promised stipend increase

By Davina Bagot Kaieteur News – Back in December, Indigenous village leaders, referred to as Toshaos in Guyana, were looking forward to a prosperous Christmas, as the Ministry of Amerindian...

Guyana to host 38th FAO Regional Conference in 2024

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to host 38th FAO Regional Conference in 2024

Kaieteur News – Guyana will, in 2024, host the 38th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC). This...

Female motorcyclist killed in East La Penitence accident

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Female motorcyclist killed in East La Penitence accident

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Police Force on Tuesday reported that a 59-year-old female motorcyclist was killed by a speeding minibus. Dead is Debra Salikram of 85, West Ruimveldt Estate Housing...

Body of fisherman who fell into Corentyne River recovered

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Body of fisherman who fell into Corentyne River recovered

Kaieteur News – After falling overboard while fishing with his captain in the Corentyne River (near Jumbie Island and Orealla Village) on Sunday, the body of Shunny Jagessar of Albert Street,...

SCCP launched at Westminster Secondary School

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on SCCP launched at Westminster Secondary School

Kaieteur News – On Monday, parents of Grade 10 students of the Westminster Secondary School in Region Three along with their children were briefed on the plan to launch the Secondary Competency...

Manager confesses to killing truck driver

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Manager confesses to killing truck driver

Kaieteur News – A manager employed with BK Quarries reportedly confessed to strangling a truck driver at their worksite last Wednesday and dumping his body into the Mazaruni River, Region...

Human Services’ Empowerment Fund injects $49.7M in hinterland regions

Apr 06, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Human Services’ Empowerment Fund injects $49.7M in hinterland regions

Kaieteur News – A whopping $49.7M has been injected to the hinterland communities from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Empowerment Fund’. The Empowerment Fund,...

CGX’s next oil well in Corentyne Block pegged at US$93M

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on CGX’s next oil well in Corentyne Block pegged at US$93M

– Drilling scheduled for May-August period Kaieteur News – CGX Resources Inc. recently disclosed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it proposes to drill the Wei-1...

Nigerian community waited almost a decade for US$200M oil spill compensation

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Nigerian community waited almost a decade for US$200M oil spill compensation

Kaieteur News – A Nigerian community had to wait almost a decade before it received compensation from American oil giant, ExxonMobil Corporation’s (EMC) subsidiary for a series of oil spills...

Govt. to spend $217M to rehabilitate incomplete Bartica Stelling

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. to spend $217M to rehabilitate incomplete Bartica Stelling

Kaieteur News – Making use of its $217 million budgetary allocation for the Bartica stelling, the Ministry of Public Works, through the Transport and Habours Department is seeking contractors...

Head of Mental Health Unit, Food & Drug Dept. replaced

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Head of Mental Health Unit, Food & Drug Dept. replaced

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has replaced the Head of Department for the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) as well as the Mental Health Unit. Kaieteur News...

Man to spend 7 years for fatally stabbing wife

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Man to spend 7 years for fatally stabbing wife

Kaieteur News – Almost three years after the fatal stabbing of 39-year-old Farida Khayum, a mother of six, her husband, 52-year-old Daveanand Narine, a chainsaw operator formerly of Anna...

Doctor, GDF rank arrested for stealing from Health Ministry’s bond released

Mar 30, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Doctor, GDF rank arrested for stealing from Health Ministry’s bond released

Kaieteur News – A doctor and a rank attached to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), who were arrested on March 21, last, for stealing from the Ministry of Health’s bond located at Diamond, East...

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GBF secures certified Hardwood Court in major boost for basketball...

Jun 17, 2026

Kaieteur Sports – As Guyana prepares to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers from July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has made a...

No right to a firearm permit exists

Jun 17, 2026

(Kaieteur News) – Years ago, there was a man who contended, “I need a firearm licence because I have a lot of money.” The then relevant officer replied, “Then you can afford security—next application, please.” The man had been so confident he would get a firearm licence...

Why the Commonwealth Matters Again

Jun 14, 2026

By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – Small and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality. They have to navigate a world in which power is unevenly distributed and in which the decisions of...

Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse

Jun 17, 2026

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali. Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General. Why not? Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches,...

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