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One year later, VP Jagdeo fails to disclose monthly oil reports publicly

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

– No excuse will absolve the Govt. of this grave sin against the nation – Patterson Kaieteur News – It has been 14 months since Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has failed to...

Solar power can cost US$200M less than Amaila hydro project – Economist

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – Citing an overall reduction in the cost to develop solar power generation across the globe today, Economist Elson Low estimates that Guyana can save at least US$200 million if...

Diplomats underscore role of media in Guyana’s ‘rapid development’

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

World Press Freedom Day… “Guyana is not the Guyana of yesterday. This country has overnight transformed into a shining star of the world with its enormous oil resources. I hope that journalists...

Exxon subpoenaed by California AG for role in global plastic pollution crisis

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – On Thursday, April 28, 2022, California’s attorney general subpoenaed American oil giant, ExxonMobil Corporation as part of what he described as a ‘first of its kind broader...

Growing dependence on online platforms exposes media houses to cyber threats – Media Associations

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – Even as journalist across the globe observe World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, 2022, a call is being made by associations of media workers both locally and regionally, for...

Economist calls for loans with better interest rates for local companies to create competitiveness

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

– says current stance goes against local content law By Renay Sambach Kaieteur News – In 2021, Guyana passed its local content legislation, which caters for locals getting first...

Four-lane is death trap

May 03, 2022 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists 0

Dem Boys Seh… Kaieteur News – Imagine yuh driving safe along de road. Yuh meet a junction with traffic lights and yuh stap. Yuh get de green light and yuh proceeding safely and slowly...

Who is civilised and who is…?

May 03, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 0

Kaieteur News – A hybrid hydrogen and solar power plant is being constructed in Barbados. The plant is expected to generate 58MW of power from the solar component and 120MW from the hydrogen...

Untergang: The story of David Granger

May 03, 2022 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 0

Kaieteur News – I like the word untergang the first time I saw it. I don’t know why. I think it was because I believe that the German movie with that title is perhaps the best film on Adolph...

Petroleum Commission wisdom from the VP

May 03, 2022 KNews Editorial 0

Kaieteur News – Sometimes it is better to be sensible with what we say, how we address crucial matters, like the urgency for an independent, trusted, operational, and vigilant Petroleum...

1 patient in COVID-19 ICU, 2 new cases

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – With one person still in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Ministry of Health via its dashboard on Monday revealed that within the last 24 hours, two new COVID-19...

Environmental study commences for Exxon’s 5th project

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday confirmed that the study to determine the environmental impacts of another oil production project has commenced. In a notice...

Body of man missing in Canje Creek tugboat mishap recovered

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – The body of Richard John of Edinburgh Village, East Bank Berbice was on Sunday afternoon recovered by coast guard ranks. John and Shellon Williamson, his girlfriend, had gone...

UG to host virtual symposium to commemorate contributions of lesser-known Indo-Guyanese

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – The University of Guyana (UG) will be hosting a three-hour-long symposium on May 4, 2022 to commemorate the 184th anniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana. The...

Local Govt. Ministry inks $136M in contracts for infrastructural works in Reg. 2

May 03, 2022 KNews News 0

Kaieteur News – Kick starting the capital programme for Region Two, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development last Tuesday signed a total of six contracts to the tune of $136...

Paul’s XI hold slight advantage at end of opening day

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

Day 1 Harpy Eagles’ practice game at Everest By Sean Devers Kaieteur News – Leon Johnson’s XI were 18-3 in reply to the 177 all out made by Keemo Paul’s XI at the end of the first day of...

Bradley Fredericks returned unopposed as President of Upper Dem Cricket Association

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur News – The Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA), which is a member of the Demerara Cricket Board, held its Annual General Meeting and Election of Officer bearers...

Space Gym 2.0 officially commissioned

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

– Sport Minister advises to ‘double-down’ in feature address Kaieteur News – Space gym has taken a leap ahead of the competition so that Guyanese can take a step in the right...

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Street’ Linden edition resumes tonight

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

Kaieteur News – All roads in the Mining Town of Linden will lead to the Silver City Hard-court tonight when the quarterfinal section in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Street’ commences with...

Bent Street, Future Stars feature in goal-frenzy wins

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

Magnum Independence Cup… Kaieteur News – Defending champion Bent Street, Future Stars, Showstoppers, and Belfield Warriors earned victories when the Magnum Independence Cup continued on...

GCA’s Trophy Stall, Ramchand Auto Spares & Survival Group of Companies U-19 Cricket

May 03, 2022 KNews Sports 0

By Sean Devers Kaieteur News – A belligerent 27-ball 69 from West Indies U-19 fast bowler Isaiah Thorne with support from Rasheed Gaffor (47) and Romeo Deonarain (45) spurred 4R Lions to a...

Let us continue to strive for social cohesion in Guyana

May 03, 2022 KNews Letters 0

Dear Editor On behalf of the PNCR, the parliamentary opposition, and on my personal behalf, I extend warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings on this joyous occasion to all Guyanese especially our Muslim brothers...

A salute to media workers in Guyana

May 03, 2022 KNews Letters 0

Dear Editor Guyana has come a long way in terms of freedom of the press. Today, the press is free to cover events or to comment on issues of national importance as they see fit, which is quite unlike...

Failed projects could bankrupt Guyana

May 03, 2022 KNews Letters 0

Dear Editor, There have been many failed economic projects. Both political sides were guilty of failures going back to Burnham and Hoyte and Granger. Nevertheless, most failures occurred under the...

We should rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep

May 03, 2022 KNews Letters 0

Dear Editor, I am moved by Mr. Tacuma Ogunseye’s KN letter, “A dedicated month to celebrate Indian history should be supported,” on April 30. I resonate with his premise that all “races are...

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CWI Regional First-Class cricket…Chanderpaul, Motie score tons as Guy reach 490-7 decl.

Local 007 put a jumbie lash pon TLF, TUS, CMC, PNL

Kaieteur News – A friend sent me a Facebook post of James Bond. It is too early to tell whether our local 007 is positioning... more

The Chamber is out of line

Kaieteur News – The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GGCI) is becoming a nuisance. Its most recent publicity-grabbing... more