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With its poor track record…SARA’s chances of successful oil blocks probe slim – Dr. Mangal

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on With its poor track record…SARA’s chances of successful oil blocks probe slim – Dr. Mangal

By Kiana Wilburg “If they don’t do a good job, they could end up blessing something that is actually bad. They may say ‘yes we checked. There is no evidence so we are not doing...

Govt. must independently review all data received from ExxonMobil, other oil majors – Industry expert

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must independently review all data received from ExxonMobil, other oil majors – Industry expert

Emerging oil producing nations such Guyana ought to be extremely careful when receiving statements, plans, assumptions and data from not just ExxonMobil, but all other oil majors in its backyard....

Brazilian with illegal gun shoots policeman in chest – suspect on the run, seven held

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Brazilian with illegal gun shoots policeman in chest – suspect on the run, seven held

Police are hunting for a Brazilian miner who shot a policeman in the chest at around 05:30 hrs yesterday, during a search at a mining camp at Aranka, Cuyuni/Mazaruni. Police Constable Anthony...

Youths take the lead at 53rd Independence Flag Raising – many overwhelmed by the historic occasion

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Youths take the lead at 53rd Independence Flag Raising – many overwhelmed by the historic occasion

They came prepared, some dressed in their various uniforms; khaki and white with yellow scarves, brown and cream, black and white, and blue and white with matching berets and sashes laden with...

Robbers shoot off part of motor-racer’s ear

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Robbers shoot off part of motor-racer’s ear

Bandits shot off part of the left ear of Kristian Jeffrey, son of popular motor-racer Kevin Jeffrey, during a robbery on Saturday night near Agricola, East Bank Demerara. Jeffrey said that he...

Port Kaituma church gives out ‘survival hampers’ to Venezuelan migrants

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Port Kaituma church gives out ‘survival hampers’ to Venezuelan migrants

Refugees fleeing Venezuela’s ongoing economic collapse are crossing over into Guyana’s hinterland to escape famine, political chaos and poverty. They are in search of a better life and...

Two big man got time to play dolly house

May 27, 2019 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Two big man got time to play dolly house

When big people behave like li’l children, dem does look really stupid. Imagine big man running and ducking behind post hollering ‘Bang! Bang! Dem shooting gun wid dem mouth as if dem playing...

Cops granted 75 percent budget boost to handle increase in bodies

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cops granted 75 percent budget boost to handle increase in bodies

Of the $7.9B granted to government in the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2019, the Ministry of Public Security sought only one supplement of $48M. That is to meet payments for handling of...

Carnival parade sees tremendous foreign support

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Carnival parade sees tremendous foreign support

The Guyana Carnival for the second year made a lasting impression upon individuals as revellers tramped down the streets for the energetic Independence Parade. Four bands made their way through the...

Customs Law now compliant with int’l trade obligations – Jordan

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Customs Law now compliant with int’l trade obligations – Jordan

The Customs (Amendment of Schedules) Bill 2019 was recently passed by the National Assembly. In it, there are five separate schedules, which have replaced all the schedules to the Principal Customs...

Order restored at UG after bomb threat

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Order restored at UG after bomb threat

Operations are now moving smoothly at the University of Guyana, after a bomb scare last Friday, brought functions to a temporary closure. On Saturday the Guyana Police Force’s Bomb Unit gave...

Two significant resolutions passed at GFF Ordinary Congress

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Two significant resolutions passed at GFF Ordinary Congress

The passage of two significant resolutions was among the many issues addressed when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Saturday last convened its Ordinary Congress at the Arthur Chung Convention...

West Indies women draw first blood against Ireland

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on West Indies women draw first blood against Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland, CMC – West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor’s aggressive half-century and a four-wicket haul by Afy Fletcher led them to a comprehensive 64-run win over Ireland in the first of...

Caribbean agencies ready to export to European Union

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Caribbean agencies ready to export to European Union

Guyanese exporters will now be more educated on issues of packaging and labelling for export purposes, through an informative seminar made possible by the Caribbean Standards Bureau. This...

Rain robs Windies of vital practice

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Rain robs Windies of vital practice

BRISTOL, England, CMC – The West Indies’ preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup were foiled by inclement weather, with their first official warm-up game against South Africa being abandoned...

Work underway to restore Mahdia main access road as flood waters recede

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Work underway to restore Mahdia main access road as flood waters recede

Entry into Mahdia, Region 8 via road should become passable again today. This is according to Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, and Minister of Public Infrastructure, David...

3rd Independence 5k road race…Mbihia looking to maintain 100% record in Guyana

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on 3rd Independence 5k road race…Mbihia looking to maintain 100% record in Guyana

The Guyana Committee of Service (GCOS) in collaboration with Rising Stars Athletics Club are all set for today’s third Independence 5k road race that will feature Kenyan Godffrey Mbihia this...

Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association successful at NAFMA…

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association successful at NAFMA…

The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association successful competed at the NAFMA international championships in Atlantic City New Jersey over the past few days. The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate...

Agricola youths benefit from community outreach

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Agricola youths benefit from community outreach

Residents of Agricola were on Saturday provided with many job opportunities and health care services at the community’s first outreach. The Agricola Development Association worked in...

Inclement weather forces Ryan Crawford Horserace meet to be rescheduled again

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Inclement weather forces Ryan Crawford Horserace meet to be rescheduled again

The Inclement weather has forced the organisers of the one day horserace meet organised by the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club to reschedule the activity once again. The event which was scheduled...

Metro Office and Computer Supplies renews sponsorship of RHTYSC, MS Female Team

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Metro Office and Computer Supplies renews sponsorship of RHTYSC, MS Female Team

Stationery giants Metro Office and Computer Supplies last Sunday renewed their long standing sponsorship of Guyana’s only Female Cricket Team, the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club, MS Metro...

The state of Guyana after 53 years of Independence

May 27, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on The state of Guyana after 53 years of Independence

Today is the official holiday to celebrate our 53rd anniversary of Independence. There will be parties, state functions, celebratory events, etc. But on the morning of May 28, we will wake up to face...

Corona Futsal Tournament…Semifinalists to be decided tonight at Gymnasium

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Corona Futsal Tournament…Semifinalists to be decided tonight at Gymnasium

The fourth annual Corona Futsal tournament continues tonight at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue and Princess Street with knockout matches as quarterfinal action is set to kickoff from...

MACORP training available for Indigenous technicians

May 27, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on MACORP training available for Indigenous technicians

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock, is optimistic that recent discussions with senior functionaries of Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) will bear...

Sentinel Security Inc onboard with AP Invitational in major way

May 27, 2019 KNews Sports Comments Off on Sentinel Security Inc onboard with AP Invitational in major way

Sentinel Security Inc, a returning sponsor of the Aliann Pompey Invitational has committed to the event in a major way for 2019. Regarded as the biggest track and field event in Guyana, the Aliann...

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Guyana’s oil bonanza is being squandered by political duels

Kaieteur News – In Guyana, politics and economics have always danced an ill-fated tango. It is difficult to say which... more