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Three years later…Govt. undecided about approach to local content framework for oil and gas sector

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Three years later…Govt. undecided about approach to local content framework for oil and gas sector

…searching for $$$ to hire new consultant Stakeholders will have to wait until next year for Government to deliver on a promised local content policy which is to ensure that the services and...

China “colonizing” smaller countries through massive loans in bid for world domination

Sep 09, 2018 KNews China’s Modus Operandi, News Comments Off on China “colonizing” smaller countries through massive loans in bid for world domination

– Defaulters have been pressured into surrendering assets and territory or allowing military bases on their land By Gerard du Cann (The Sun, United Kingdom) CHINA is “colonising” smaller...

$12B of $17B in new taxes went to shore up bureaucracy

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on $12B of $17B in new taxes went to shore up bureaucracy

FITUG highlights alarming cost of running APNU+AFC Govt. By Kiana Wilburg The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is alarmed by how much it is costing taxpayers to support the...

Modernization? Guyana spends over US$150M for repairs, and a few new features, to CJIA

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Modernization? Guyana spends over US$150M for repairs, and a few new features, to CJIA

The project was smeared from the beginning. Jamaica knew about it before Guyana. The money to execute the project was secured a year after the contracted company was given the go-ahead. It has been...

IMF questions integrity of data at GRA …Cites weak IT system, document tampering as reasons

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on IMF questions integrity of data at GRA …Cites weak IT system, document tampering as reasons

By Kiana Wilburg The integrity of data and its availability are two major issues plaguing the efficiency of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). This was noted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

E’bo coast blues…GPL admits rented Caterpillar units may not have been the ‘perfect choice’

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on E’bo coast blues…GPL admits rented Caterpillar units may not have been the ‘perfect choice’

The Guyana Power and Light [GPL] says that through observations, it was realized that the Caterpillar sets rented from MACORP for powering the Essequibo Coast, may not have been the perfect choice....

Wheelchair-bound make-up artist Setra O’Selmo is a ‘Special Person’

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News, Special Person Comments Off on Wheelchair-bound make-up artist Setra O’Selmo is a ‘Special Person’

“Knowing that make-up helped heal me from my depression, using the art of make-up means the world to me. Knowing that I can help other persons heal the way I did is wonderful and that is what I...

Gov’t lacks funds to implement key anti -corruption laws – Attorney General

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Gov’t lacks funds to implement key anti -corruption laws – Attorney General

Despite its passage into law, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams has said that the Government lacks the finances needed to fully implement the whistleblower and...

GTU calls on membership to report any attempts at victimisation …as it prepares to discuss TOR for arbitration panel with Education Ministry

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GTU calls on membership to report any attempts at victimisation …as it prepares to discuss TOR for arbitration panel with Education Ministry

Even as the Guyana Teachers’ Union [GTU] prepares to have its deadlock with the Ministry of Education over teachers’ salary matters thrashed out by an arbitration panel, the union is calling on...

GFF Elite League Season III… Convicing wins for Den Amstel & Fruta Conquerors; Matches on today at GFC

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF Elite League Season III… Convicing wins for Den Amstel & Fruta Conquerors; Matches on today at GFC

After sitting on the bench during the Golden Jaguars 2-2 draw against Barbados on Thursday, Delon Lanferman banged in yet another hat-trick to extend his leading tally to 18 goals in the Elite...

Kaieteur News Cartoon Sept 9 2018

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Cartoons, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Kaieteur News Cartoon Sept 9 2018

Power-sharing off the table for Govt., opposition talks

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Power-sharing off the table for Govt., opposition talks

There is no formal proposal for power-sharing between the Government and the Opposition, although both sides have agreed to discuss areas of cooperation. The concept of the two sides finding a way to...

Sparta Boss lift first Guinness ‘Cage’ Streetball Championship

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sparta Boss lift first Guinness ‘Cage’ Streetball Championship

Sparta Boss secured their first Guinness ‘Cage’ Streetball Championship, squashing Uprising 3-1 yesterday at the Haslington Market Tarmac. It was a fitting finale to a superb tournament, as...

Solomon, Apple hat-trick’s power Eastveldt to comprehensive win; Pele, Masters FC triumph

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Solomon, Apple hat-trick’s power Eastveldt to comprehensive win; Pele, Masters FC triumph

Brandon Solomon and Rolan Apple netted a hat-trick each to lead Eastveldt to a come from behind victory against Tavel FC when the Georgetown leg of the Guyana Football Federation/ Pele Alumni/Frank...

Limacol Football Tourney…. Two draws highlight latest play

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on Limacol Football Tourney…. Two draws highlight latest play

Both matches of the double header in the Limacol Football Tournament which continued on Friday were drawn in identical 1-1 fashion at the Ministry of Education (MOE) ground, Carifesta Avenue. The...

GOA makes monetary donation to GFF

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GOA makes monetary donation to GFF

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has benefitted from a generous monetary donation of four hundred thousand dollars courtesy of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA). The donation, made on...

New Berbice police commander seeks closer ties with businesses

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on New Berbice police commander seeks closer ties with businesses

– commits to youth development Ranks in ‘B’ Division were on their toes for the past week with a new Commander heading to Berbice. Visible developmental works were seen at the...

GHB Development Leagues… Crushing victories for Spartans and Pitbulls

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GHB Development Leagues… Crushing victories for Spartans and Pitbulls

Georgetown Cricket Club’s (GCC) hockey teams, Bingo Spartans, Pitbulls, Pizza Hut and Her-Ricanes all recorded victories when play in the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), Developmental Under-19 and...

GISE, Star Party Rentals div 1 semis… Barnwell’s all-round brilliance gives DCC hard fought 1st innings lead

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Sports Comments Off on GISE, Star Party Rentals div 1 semis… Barnwell’s all-round brilliance gives DCC hard fought 1st innings lead

By Sean Devers A packed DCC pavilion including a large number of University of Guyana (UG) supporters witnessed one of the most enthralling days of first division cricket in recent times on day one...

GPL Upgrade Programme to benefit from US$20M Islamic Dev. Bank loan

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on GPL Upgrade Programme to benefit from US$20M Islamic Dev. Bank loan

The Ministry of Finance revealed yesterday that Guyana has received approval from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for a loan of US$20M for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Utility Upgrade...

Body of labourer found in his backyard

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Body of labourer found in his backyard

The body of Malcolm Corlette, a 29-year-old labourer ,was discovered last Thursday in the back yard of his premises at Number 54 Village, East Berbice, Corentyne. The man’s head was bashed in and...

Cash transfer proposal to be discussed following Dept, of Energy recommendations

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on Cash transfer proposal to be discussed following Dept, of Energy recommendations

President David Granger on Friday said all matters regarding the oil and gas industry have been transferred to the newly established Department of Energy (DoE). The Head of State was speaking to the...

SCLAN secures grant for HIV prevention project

Sep 09, 2018 KNews News Comments Off on SCLAN secures grant for HIV prevention project

– First Lady is Guyana’s representative in organization First Lady Sandra Granger is Guyana’s representative in the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) – and the...

Mystery at Santa Mission – in the silent, pitch-black jungle, something was stalking the young hunter…

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Features / Columnists, Murder and Mystery, News Comments Off on Mystery at Santa Mission – in the silent, pitch-black jungle, something was stalking the young hunter…

By Michael Jordan The young hunter crouched on the makeshift platform that he had constructed in the tree, several feet above the forest floor. It had been a good night. He had already killed two...

Consumers must protect themselves

Sep 09, 2018 KNews Consumer Concerns, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Consumers must protect themselves

BY PAT DIAL From time to time we have reiterated some of the important consumer rights and have enjoined consumers how to protect themselves. Despite such educative efforts, consumers still...

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GHB selects strong Women’s team for PAHF Challenge in Bermuda

Food inflation is an invisible tax

Kaieteur News – There is an unmistakable cruelty in the way the poorest among us bear the brunt of economic policies... more