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Gas-to-shore pipeline alone to cost US$800M

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Gas-to-shore pipeline alone to cost US$800M

– country will still have to invest in capacity to make industry feasible – must do independent audit of gas reserves; don’t depend on ExxonMobil— Fmr. T&T Energy Minister...

Demerara Harbour Bridge to see less retractions, reduced speed limit

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Demerara Harbour Bridge to see less retractions, reduced speed limit

– as Govt. implements measures to facilitate maintenance work Kaieteur News – Several measures are being implemented at the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) to facilitate...

Guyana receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX

Kaieteur News – Yesterday, Guyana received a donation of 24,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility. COVAX, which is a...

Despite some improvements, Guyana’s public financial management still “inadequate” – IDB report

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Despite some improvements, Guyana’s public financial management still “inadequate” – IDB report

Kaieteur News – Even with some improvements to Guyana’s financial system, like the enactment of the Fiscal Management and Accountability (FMA) Act of 2003, the country’s public financial...

Surgery patient dies at N/A Hospital after swallowing dentures

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Surgery patient dies at N/A Hospital after swallowing dentures

– had reportedly told doctors he had none Kaieteur News – A patient who was admitted to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital to remove a foreign body from his arm ended up dying after he...

Every single one of those bullets were meant for me – says Roger Khan as Ricardo Fagundes laid to rest

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Every single one of those bullets were meant for me – says Roger Khan as Ricardo Fagundes laid to rest

By Shervin Belgrave Kaieteur News – “Every single one of those bullets were meant for me…all 20 something of those bullets were meant for me.” This was the declaration of Roger Khan...

Father of one killed in Melanie accident

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Father of one killed in Melanie accident

Kaieteur News – A father of one was yesterday killed in an accident on the Melanie Public Road, East Coast Demerara, after a canter drove into the path of his motorcycle. The dead man has been...

UNDP funding roadmap to develop Natural Resources Ministry

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on UNDP funding roadmap to develop Natural Resources Ministry

Kaieteur News – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced that it is funding a programme to develop the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). In a procurement notice on the...

Pres. Ali blasts developed nations for failing to do more

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Pres. Ali blasts developed nations for failing to do more

COVID-19 response… – pleads with world leaders for debt relief Kaieteur News – Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, is calling on the developed world to do more for developing...

Like de Vee Pee studying neurology?

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists Comments Off on Like de Vee Pee studying neurology?

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Dr. Dukhi is considered de best brain doctor in Guyana. De man know he stuff. But it looks as if he getting lil competition from de Vee Pee. De Vee Pee like he...

Is it feasible?

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on Is it feasible?

Kaieteur News – Up to now, this column has not commented on the statement attributed to Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, to the effect that the call for a feasibility study for the...

Help me understand the DPP’s words in the Donald Rodney appeal

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Help me understand the DPP’s words in the Donald Rodney appeal

Kaieteur News – I doubt there is a high school kid that doesn’t know the function of a magistrate and judge. They know that court is a battle between a prosecutor and a lawyer. They know the...

Public Accounts Committee

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Public Accounts Committee

Kaieteur News – The coalition APNU+AFC has gone to bat for the embattled current chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr. David Patterson. From the sound and substance of the coalition’s...

Two women are country’s latest COVID-19 fatalities

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Two women are country’s latest COVID-19 fatalities

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday reported the death of two females; a 67-year-old from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and a 63-year-old from Region Four...

Fire Service should network with neighbouring counterparts to rectify its issues – Min. Benn

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Fire Service should network with neighbouring counterparts to rectify its issues – Min. Benn

Kaieteur News – In order to better equip and enhance itself when it comes to firefighting, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has urged the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to develop a better...

Essequibians adhere to COVID measures to celebrate Phagwah

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibians adhere to COVID measures to celebrate Phagwah

By Romario Blair Kaieteur News – On Sunday, Guyanese, despite their religious or cultural backgrounds, joined their Hindu brothers and sisters, to celebrate Phagwah, the festival of colours....

Berbicians celebrate a quiet Phagwah amid COVID-19

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Berbicians celebrate a quiet Phagwah amid COVID-19

By Malisa Playter-Harry Kaieteur News – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have been imposed on the country, Phagwah was still celebrated in sections of the country. In the...

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on JOB OPPORTUNITY

Kaieteur News – Are you a vibrant individual with a keen eye for news stories? Well, a career in journalism awaits you at the nation’s leading newspaper. If you would like to take advantage...

Regional Boards express views after Non-attendance to CWI AGM

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Regional Boards express views after Non-attendance to CWI AGM

Kaieteur News – Several Regional Cricket Boards have issued statements following the postponement of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) due to the non-attendance of the...

Ramnauth, Bharat spur B’ce U-15 President’s X1 to 3-wkt win

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Ramnauth, Bharat spur B’ce U-15 President’s X1 to 3-wkt win

As NY Tri State U-15s lose tour opener in Berbice By Sean Devers in Albion Kaieteur News – At a venue which hosted five ODIs including the first ODI in the West Indies when West Indies beat...

Tenders open as RDC begins spending Region 10’s $4.7B budget

Mar 30, 2021 KNews News Comments Off on Tenders open as RDC begins spending Region 10’s $4.7B budget

Kaieteur News – In the 2021 national budget, Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 10 has been allocated $4.7B and tenders are already being advertised for capital and current projects...

H. Nauth & Sons Set to Conquer Golf with Easter Weekend Tournament

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on H. Nauth & Sons Set to Conquer Golf with Easter Weekend Tournament

Kaieteur News – The Civil Engineering giant today announced that it would partner with the Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy to take on the challenge of leading Golf to the...

Dawn of a new era for Guyana’s Cricket Singh is GCB President in 1st democratic elections in a decade

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on Dawn of a new era for Guyana’s Cricket Singh is GCB President in 1st democratic elections in a decade

By Sean Devers Kaieteur News – In gloomy weather conditions at Rahaman Park, yesterday, saw the dawn of a new era for Guyana’s cricket when Demerara Cricket Board President and Businessman...

A patient and organised approach can be expected from Guyana today – SMNT Head Coach Márcio Máximo

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Sports Comments Off on A patient and organised approach can be expected from Guyana today – SMNT Head Coach Márcio Máximo

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 By Franklin Wilson in the Dominican Republic, compliments of Secure Innovations & Concepts, Industrial Safety Supplies Inc., Fazia’s Motor Spares and GFF Kaieteur News...

Column’s parallel between Holi story and Guyana’s politics is representative of most devastating sacrilege

Mar 30, 2021 KNews Letters Comments Off on Column’s parallel between Holi story and Guyana’s politics is representative of most devastating sacrilege

Dear Editor, It is obvious to anyone who pays attention that Hinduism in Guyana, mainly through its two national festivals, Divali and Holi, is interpreted in ways by political parties and their...