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Stop Exxon’s use of American Airlines exorbitant airfares – Ram

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Stop Exxon’s use of American Airlines exorbitant airfares – Ram

Guyana should not allow ExxonMobil and any of its subcontractors for that matter, to continue using the exorbitant travelling rates of American Airlines. In fact, the authorities need to...

Race-baiting parties can be disqualified from elections – ERC Chairman

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Race-baiting parties can be disqualified from elections – ERC Chairman

By Abena-Rockcliffe-Campbell The Constitution empowers the ERC to “Make recommendations on penalties, including the prevention of any political party or any persons from participating in...

UK firm offers to help strengthen Guyana’s National Oil Spill Response Plan

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on UK firm offers to help strengthen Guyana’s National Oil Spill Response Plan

By Kiana Wilburg As Guyana continues its efforts to establish a robust National Oil Spill Response Plan, the UK-based Corena Group says it stands ready to assist the authorities to strengthen...

Wife faces double tragedy in three weeks…Lost husband, home destroyed by fire

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Wife faces double tragedy in three weeks…Lost husband, home destroyed by fire

Six persons including a one year old are now homeless following a mid-morning fire yesterday at Lot 3C Tucville Terrace. Fire-fighters responded to a distress call and were able to prevent further...

Guyana should not hire companies over which Exxon has significant influence – Dr. Mangal

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana should not hire companies over which Exxon has significant influence – Dr. Mangal

By Kiana Wilburg While the Government may be eager to hire international firms to provide much needed advice and expertise on managing the nascent oil sector, it must still exercise extreme caution....

Crabwood Creek farmer believed murdered over outstanding debts

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Crabwood Creek farmer believed murdered over outstanding debts

– one held as cops hunt prime suspect As the police continue to dig deeper into the death of Crabwood Creek poultry/rice farmer Deoprakash “William” Lalbachan, there are...

Nephew murders uncle over stolen cell phone

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Nephew murders uncle over stolen cell phone

A 26-year-old man was yesterday taken into custody yesterday after he allegedly stabbed his uncle to death during an argument over a stolen cell phone. According to a police release, the victim,...

GMR&SC Endurance series 2019…Fernandes scrapes past Bacchus for 1st round win

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC Endurance series 2019…Fernandes scrapes past Bacchus for 1st round win

Persistent rainfall delayed the start of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) first race meet of the year, round one of the three-part Endurance series, by over five hours but...

GFF/Pele Alumni/Frank Watson Memorial National 2017/2018 Playoffs – Cluster 2…Eagles FC get past Timehri Panthers and Milerock to earn finals place

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Pele Alumni/Frank Watson Memorial National 2017/2018 Playoffs – Cluster 2…Eagles FC get past Timehri Panthers and Milerock to earn finals place

By Franklin Wilson West Demerara Football Association (WDFA), GFF/ Pele Alumni/Frank Watson Memorial 2017/2018 winners Eagles FC, the last team to qualify for the National Playoffs, have advanced to...

Cup of Water Falls Tourney – Brazil…Rupununi Eagles exit at semi final stage

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Cup of Water Falls Tourney – Brazil…Rupununi Eagles exit at semi final stage

The Rupununi Eagles campaign at the Cup of Water Falls tournament in Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil came to an end at the semi final stage when they lost a humdinger to defending champions...

SOCU seeks to forfeit suspected drug monies seized from Venezuelan

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on SOCU seeks to forfeit suspected drug monies seized from Venezuelan

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force, has filed proceedings in the High Court as it seeks to forfeit close $16M, suspected to be drugs proceeds, from...

‘Top order needs to get big scores together’ says Coach Shiv

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on ‘Top order needs to get big scores together’ says Coach Shiv

Confident Jaguars will bounce back to win another title By Sean Devers in Trinidad In association with Cascadia Hotel, Life Time Reality & Star Party Rentals After an unbeaten streak of 15 match...

B Division Commander and ranks rewards FACC outstanding Cyclist 2018

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on B Division Commander and ranks rewards FACC outstanding Cyclist 2018

The Flying Aces Cycle Club (FACC) recently hosted its annual awards ceremony for its outstanding riders for 2018. The activity was held at the Central Police Station in New Amsterdam Berbice. In the...

Smartt five-wicket haul hands Berbice comprehensive win

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Smartt five-wicket haul hands Berbice comprehensive win

Thompson, Wilson slam centuries, Schultz grabs 5 as Demerara secure easy win By Zaheer Mohamed Pacer Tremayne Smartt produce an incisive spell to lead defending champions Berbice to an eight wicket...

DPP contacts Forensic Lab over delays in poison, other toxicology results

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on DPP contacts Forensic Lab over delays in poison, other toxicology results

– $25M equipment expected next month to speed up testing By Michael Jordan Poison and other toxicology cases being investigated by the police or the courts are being delayed because the...

Carlos Carbo wins “Speedy” Ramdial Memorial tourney

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Carlos Carbo wins “Speedy” Ramdial Memorial tourney

Carlos Carbo – of Barranquilla, Colombia, head of Saj Rice Mills, Guyana, and long-time member of the Lusignan Golf Club – who has been contributing for over 17 years in development of the...

The PPP in power: Still no apologies; not even one

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The PPP in power: Still no apologies; not even one

We are in election mode. Elections bring out one of the worst traits in politicians – barefaced immorality. From the time the PPP became the opposition party its leaders have championed...

Ranks of the Police PR Department benefit from Sports Journalism training

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ranks of the Police PR Department benefit from Sports Journalism training

…conducted by renowned sports analyst Mr. Edwin Seeraj “Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go” – E.L. Doctorow With over 30 years of experience in the sports...

It is not just about residents complaining, but about us proffering solutions – Figuiera

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on It is not just about residents complaining, but about us proffering solutions – Figuiera

Member of Parliament and APNU Chairman of Region Ten Jermaine Figuiera, has posited that the Government’s Ministerial outreach across Linden on Saturday allowed residents the opportunity to...

Three weeks later…Relatives of dead children still await word on probe

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Three weeks later…Relatives of dead children still await word on probe

Relatives of the three children who succumbed while being treated for cancer are still awaiting word from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, (GPHC) about the circumstances surrounding...

Banks Linden Branch continues to excel in sales

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Banks Linden Branch continues to excel in sales

Banks DIH Linden Branch on Friday evening hosted its annual shareholders’ meeting at its local headquarters on Republic Avenue, Linden. Chairman Clifford Reis, congraulated Manager...

Govt. reduces fuel prices by 10 percent

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. reduces fuel prices by 10 percent

The Ministry of Finance and the Guyana Oil Company have announced a reduction in prices for motor gasoline and gasoil (LSD). Starting from today, Super 95 Gasoline will be sold wholesale at $208.00...

The big shaft

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on The big shaft

Kaieteur News is undeniably the number one newspaper in the Caribbean. Its unrivaled record of unearthing massive political corruption and exposing public scandals place it ahead of even the...

STRENGTHENING OUR FOREIGN POLICY

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Editorial Comments Off on STRENGTHENING OUR FOREIGN POLICY

In the age of globalization, technology and a chaotic social-media world, Guyana has to take steps to protect its image and reputation by adopting a foreign policy to advance its economic and...

Was Sam Sittlington serving SOCU’s interests or other local political interests?

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Letters Comments Off on Was Sam Sittlington serving SOCU’s interests or other local political interests?

Dear Editor, The legitimate coalition government of Guyana needs to wake up immediately and begin connecting the dots in wake of the recent worrying developments beginning with the Confidence motion...