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GBTI after-tax profits drop by $358M in first half of year

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on GBTI after-tax profits drop by $358M in first half of year

foreign currency fluctuation, $956M bank fraud among issues faced The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has recorded a whopping $358M drop in its AfterTax profit for the first half of 2017,...

Exposure of ExxonMobil’s past necessary to keep public engaged and politicians honest – Trotman

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Exposure of ExxonMobil’s past necessary to keep public engaged and politicians honest – Trotman

The revelations of ExxonMobil’s not so flattering past by the local media will serve to keep the public in-the-know and the politicians on their toes. Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman...

Harvard researchers say Exxon misled public on climate science

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Harvard researchers say Exxon misled public on climate science

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two Harvard University researchers said in a study published on Wednesday they had collected scientific data proving Exxon Mobil Corp made “explicit factual...

Businessman charged for using licensed gun to shoot alleged bandit

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News 1

A businessman who allegedly used his licensed firearm to shoot an alleged thief who attempted to snatch his gold chain was yesterday order to post $50,000 bail by City Magistrate Annette Singh when...

In 21 years… Lotto company paid out over $15B to winners

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In 21 years… Lotto company paid out over $15B to winners

The Guyana Lottery Company Limited on Tuesday celebrated its 21st anniversary, announcing that it has paid more than US$75M in winnings. The company is owned by Canadian Bank Note, which supplies...

Pirates attack four fishing vessels in one week

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Pirates attack four fishing vessels in one week

– escape with engines, fuel and boat Pirates have attacked four fishing vessels in the Waini River, Region One, in the space of one week. The masked gunmen even escaped with one of the vessels...

New home for family of pregnant Jawalla mom killed in freak storm

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on New home for family of pregnant Jawalla mom killed in freak storm

Residents of Jawalla Village, Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven are now regrouping after Friday’s devastating freak storm. The heavy winds and rainfall along with lightning and thunderstorms occurred...

Thief from thief mek Gawd laugh

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Thief from thief mek Gawd laugh

Old people always seh that is better belly bust than good food waste. In short, rather than people go hungry and food got to throw away is better people eat de food. And dem got nuff old people in...

Get involved in decisions that on impact your lives

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Get involved in decisions that on impact your lives

– Hughes urges Indigenous leaders Attorney at Law Nigel Hughes has appealed to Indigenous leaders to be more involved in decisions that directly impact their daily lives by. He made the charge...

City Hall grapples with mounting garbage crisis

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on City Hall grapples with mounting garbage crisis

calls on residents to be more responsible for waste collection By Rehanna Ramsay With the withdrawal of the services of their main contractors, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council,(M&CC) is...

Top CAPE performers seek Govt. scholarships

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Top CAPE performers seek Govt. scholarships

They have done their schools, and by extension country, proud by consistently yielding outstanding performances over the years, the latest being at the 2017 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination...

In event of national disasters… Hinterland health facilities can be temporary ‘shelters’ – CMO

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In event of national disasters… Hinterland health facilities can be temporary ‘shelters’ – CMO

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud has proposed that hinterland health posts and centres serve as temporary shelters in the event of natural disasters....

Girl crushed under house to be cremated today

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on Girl crushed under house to be cremated today

Twelve-year-old Amber Richards, who was crushed when her aunt’s Lot 317 La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara (ECD) home fell on her last Friday, will be cremated today. Her brother,...

In first three years…Guyana expected to rake in $380m in oil revenue -Trotman

Aug 24, 2017 KNews News Comments Off on In first three years…Guyana expected to rake in $380m in oil revenue -Trotman

In the first few years of oil production, Guyana can expect to rake in as much as $380M. This is according to Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman. The Leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC)...

Regional Under-19 One-Day Championship – 4th round Yadram, Perez, Anderson lead Guyana to another triumph

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Under-19 One-Day Championship – 4th round Yadram, Perez, Anderson lead Guyana to another triumph

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Bhaskar Yadram 6-16, Raymond Perez 52 not out and Kevelon Anderson 51 not out were the men on song as Guyana defeated the Leeward Islands by eight wickets in their...

Inaugural Guinness Cage / Three Promotions Indoor Football Tournament Launched -Eight exciting games on tonight

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inaugural Guinness Cage / Three Promotions Indoor Football Tournament Launched -Eight exciting games on tonight

The highly anticipated inaugural Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Indoor Football Competition was officially launched yesterday, during a simple ceremony that was conducted at the Windjammer...

Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Indoor Competition Trophy Stall’s reputation remains intact

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Indoor Competition Trophy Stall’s reputation remains intact

Trophy Stall’s reputation of being a major contributor towards the development of sports remained intact following the entity’s donation of the Most Valuable Player award for the inaugural...

135th Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships Persaud still leads Caribbean charge after rain on Tuesday and a challenging Wednesday

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on 135th Canadian Fullbore Rifle Championships Persaud still leads Caribbean charge after rain on Tuesday and a challenging Wednesday

Despite the challenges presented from the elements above on Tuesday and a very challenging day yesterday, Guyana National Rifle Association Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud continues to lead the...

UDFA GT Beer $M Inter Association Super Cup Football Upper Demerara stop East Coast 3-1, Essequibo crush East Bank advance to semifinals

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on UDFA GT Beer $M Inter Association Super Cup Football Upper Demerara stop East Coast 3-1, Essequibo crush East Bank advance to semifinals

Essequibo/ Pomeroon landed themselves a semifinal’s berth in the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) run ‘Sunday Night Super Cup’ inter association football tournament after dismissing...

William “The Conqueror” France announces retirement Ends illustrious 25-year career

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on William “The Conqueror” France announces retirement Ends illustrious 25-year career

Amputee, William “The Conqueror” France, has announced his retirement from marathons after a career that has spanned 25 years, during an interview with Kaieteur Sport. France, who is the...

GT Beer Keep Your Five Alive Futsal Final Settlement Future Stars and West Front Road-Gold is Money to settle the score on Saturday

Aug 24, 2017 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT Beer Keep Your Five Alive Futsal Final Settlement Future Stars and West Front Road-Gold is Money to settle the score on Saturday

The answer as to which of the two sides is really the best will be answered on Saturday night at the National Gymnasium when the unfinished business between Future Stars and West Front Road in the...

RHTYSC/Kares Engineering Inc Patron’s Green Economy Tournament concludes Sunday – $1M prizes to be won

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CWI Cricket West Indies suspends Alzarri Joseph for two matches

A lesson from the bread lines of America

…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- If the American elections of 2024 delivered any one lesson to the rest of the world, it... more