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ExxonMobil attempts to mislead nation with ad

Feb 25, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on ExxonMobil attempts to mislead nation with ad

In an advertisement published on page two of today’s edition, USA oil giant, ExxonMobil attempts to mislead the citizenry on several aspects of oil deal it has with Guyana. In the ad, ExxonMobil...

ExxonMobil strangles Guyana with Stability Clause but has none with Ghana

Feb 25, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on ExxonMobil strangles Guyana with Stability Clause but has none with Ghana

Foreign companies often advocate the use of a “stability clause” in the quest for certainty of contractual provisions. This clause seeks to secure the oil contract and benefits therein for the...

10% royalty on oil production should be Guyana’s top priority – Hinds

Feb 25, 2018 KNews ExxonMobil, News Comments Off on 10% royalty on oil production should be Guyana’s top priority – Hinds

In order to capitalize on oil discovery here, the Government of Guyana must renegotiate the current petroleum agreement with ExxonMobil and its affiliates to reflect an increase from a two percent...

Pensioner’s body found in Plaisance fire debris

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Pensioner’s body found in Plaisance fire debris

What is believed to be James Johnson’s remains were discovered yesterday morning while fire officers were combing through the debris during their investigation of a fire that destroyed a hotel and...

GRA, GFC debt recovery efforts overshadowed by hidden assets of “BaiShanLin”

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GRA, GFC debt recovery efforts overshadowed by hidden assets of “BaiShanLin”

As questions continue to be raised over the discovery of trucks with illegal logs that is linked to disgraced BaiShanLin group, there are indications that investigators have stumbled on hurdles. The...

Auditor General gives GECOM more time to review fraud reports

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Auditor General gives GECOM more time to review fraud reports

Auditor General Deodat Sharma has granted the Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) more time to complete their review of reports that detail a trail of alleged procurement frauds....

Hummer registered to Health Ministry seized -GRA probes NGO

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Hummer registered to Health Ministry seized -GRA probes NGO

Authorities have seized a Hummer vehicle that was questionably registered to the Ministry of Health. A non-governmental organization is also under investigation following that seizure. According to...

Woman scammed of $30M by man she met on FaceBook

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Woman scammed of $30M by man she met on FaceBook

“I was in love all over again. This was the man I was willing to spend the rest of my life with. He was so loving and caring. He was my Prince charming.” This is how Kim (not her real name)...

Not even a drunk would sign that oil contract

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Not even a drunk would sign that oil contract

Old people seh wha you can see in de bright daylight don’t tek torchlight fuh go find it in de night. De whole world know Guyana got gold, diamond, timber, bauxite and now oil. Foreign people and...

Guyana to host Commonwealth Public Administration and Management conference

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana to host Commonwealth Public Administration and Management conference

Permanent Secretary of the Department of Public Service, Reginald Brotherson, on Thursday last, disclosed in an interview with the Ministry of the Presidency that Guyana will be hosting the...

Unverified workers are the only ones who have not been paid – Security Company

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Unverified workers are the only ones who have not been paid – Security Company

Security Officers attached to Integrated Security Services in Berbice have mounted protest over the fact that they have not been paid for the year. Yesterday, the company issued a press release...

Guyana yet to begin auditing ExxonMobil development costs

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana yet to begin auditing ExxonMobil development costs

Audits are a fundamental part of any oil industry. But waiting too late to execute them can result in terrible consequences for host countries. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund...

Region Two pays more for fewer drugs through central government purchasing – Regional Health Officer

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Region Two pays more for fewer drugs through central government purchasing – Regional Health Officer

The decision to have central government procure drugs, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals on behalf of the regions was expected to reap financial benefits. Acting Regional Health Officer for Region...

Romello Crawford whips field to take Courts Mashramani 50-miler in Berbice

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Romello Crawford whips field to take Courts Mashramani 50-miler in Berbice

Romello Crawford continues to show that despite the adversaries he is prepared for the challenged and reach the top. The 19 year old Berbician put on a splendid piece of riding to take top honours...

Today as is customary we look back at the events that highlighted in the local sports pages.

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Today as is customary we look back at the events that highlighted in the local sports pages.

Hilbert Foster is president of BCB, promises to lead from the front After being relentlessly persuaded to rethink his decision to wash his hands of cricket in Berbice, the indomitable Hilbert Foster...

Patentia Secondary overcome L’ Adventure Secondary

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Patentia Secondary overcome L’ Adventure Secondary

Patentia Secondary defeated L’ Adventure Secondary by 67 runs when the National Sports Commission Al Sport and Sport Forbes Burnham Foundation 27th annual Easter Term Secondary Schools Windball...

P&P Insurance Brokers’ practical pistol shoot fires off G.S.S.F. 2018 calendar

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on P&P Insurance Brokers’ practical pistol shoot fires off G.S.S.F. 2018 calendar

The Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation’s Practical Pistol Section commenced shooting activities for 2018 on Saturday 17th February, 2018, when they hosted the 3rd Annual P&P Insurance Brokers...

Patrick Forde Memorial boxing C/ship on tonight at National Gymnasium

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Patrick Forde Memorial boxing C/ship on tonight at National Gymnasium

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) in collaboration with Mc Donald’s Promotion will be staging the inaugural Patrick Forde Memorial Open Boxing Championship tonight at the National Gymnasium. 14...

Guyana Association of Women Police horserace meet set for today

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Association of Women Police horserace meet set for today

Turfites and horseracing fans in Berbice are anticipating the Port Mourant Turf Club in collaboration with the Guyana Association of Women Police, grand one-day horserace meet today. With over 60...

GFF/Fruta Kool Kidz grassroots community programme launched

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Fruta Kool Kidz grassroots community programme launched

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has collaborated with distributors, Guyana Beverage Incorporated (GBI) to take a further step in the direction of football development in Guyana with the...

NDIA, West Berbice to upgrade drainage system

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on NDIA, West Berbice to upgrade drainage system

Work on the office to house the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice), has been completed. Construction began last...

YBG Five’s Challenge Series concludes today at CASH

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on YBG Five’s Challenge Series concludes today at CASH

Youth Basketball Guyana’s (YBG) Five’s Challenge Series bounced off yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) with some good preliminary matches that were witnessed by scores of fans in...

Berbice Volleyball Association had an extremely good year during 2017

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Berbice Volleyball Association had an extremely good year during 2017

The Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) held their presentation and awards ceremony recently at the Guysuco Training Centre / Port Mourant Hostel, Port Mourant Corentyne Berbice. It was revealed...

Banks on Board Triple Crown Horserace meet

Feb 25, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Banks on Board Triple Crown Horserace meet

Banks DIH Limited continues its support for horse racing in Guyana and has committed its sponsorship of the first Triple Crown organized by Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee in association with...

Guyanese among finalists for Commonwealth Youth Awards

Feb 25, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Guyanese among finalists for Commonwealth Youth Awards

Guyana’s very own 26-year-old Dr. Patricee Douglas is among four Caribbean youths shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Awards. The awards recognized outstanding young people aged 15 to 29...

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A lesson from the bread lines of America

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