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Citizens have a right to receive all information on oil and gas sector – Int’l Body

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Citizens have a right to receive all information on oil and gas sector – Int’l Body

Kaieteur News – According to the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), it is imperative that governments are upholding their constitutional duty to be transparent with citizens on how...

Using oil money to solve infrastructure deficits too quickly increases risk of cost overruns, corruption, white elephants, slapdash work

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Using oil money to solve infrastructure deficits too quickly increases risk of cost overruns, corruption, white elephants, slapdash work

– Chatham House urges nation to spend cautiously, put rigid review system in place for monitoring Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has already signaled its intention to use part...

Marriott Hotel profits can hike all public servants’ salaries by 10% every year – Glenn Lall

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Marriott Hotel profits can hike all public servants’ salaries by 10% every year – Glenn Lall

…Says Govt. lining-up one of its cronies to buy hotel Kaieteur News – Ahead of the impending sale of the lucrative Marriott Hotel by the Guyana Government, transparency advocate and...

US$ billions in clean-up cost held by ExxonMobil not being changed on other projects – Jagdeo

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on US$ billions in clean-up cost held by ExxonMobil not being changed on other projects – Jagdeo

…gives no commitment to plug loophole in new PSA Kaieteur News – Oil-producing states across the World are all tasked with ensuring sustainable development of the resource. In keeping...

US$192M loan agreement signed for Phase 2 of East Coast Road Project

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on US$192M loan agreement signed for Phase 2 of East Coast Road Project

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana and the People’s Republic of China on Friday signed a Framework Concessional Loan Agreement to the tune of US$192 million to finance Phase II of the...

Govt. must say what steps taken to guard against inflated costs by oil companies – Int’l Group

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. must say what steps taken to guard against inflated costs by oil companies – Int’l Group

Kaieteur News – What guarantee does the Government have that reported production costs by oil companies have not been inflated to reduce taxes along with the State’s share of profit oil?...

‘All that glitters is not gold’ – GAWU

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on ‘All that glitters is not gold’ – GAWU

– says oil sector employees continue to complain of ‘unfair’ treatment Kaieteur News – The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) on Friday said that despite being...

Oil revenue benefitting all Guyanese – President Ali tells Al Jazeera Journalist

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Oil revenue benefitting all Guyanese – President Ali tells Al Jazeera Journalist

Kaieteur News – Though a recent World Bank Report said that some 48 percent of Guyanese are living in poverty, the Guyanese Head-of-State, Irfaan Ali is arguing that revenue from the oil and...

$75M contract awarded to rehabilitate Mazaruni’s Prison Admin. Building

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on $75M contract awarded to rehabilitate Mazaruni’s Prison Admin. Building

Kaieteur News – Dassco Inc. has been awarded a $75, 514, 050 contract to rehabilitate the Mazaruni Prison’s administrative building, the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board...

Govt. committed to free education at UG before completion of first term in office – Jagdeo

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Govt. committed to free education at UG before completion of first term in office – Jagdeo

Kaieteur News – Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration will ensure education is free at the University of Guyana (UG)...

Agri. Ministry acquires $438M amphibious excavators

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Agri. Ministry acquires $438M amphibious excavators

Kaieteur News – Three amphibious excavators which cost $438,654,750 and procured by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Agriculture Sector Development Unit (ASDU) were on Friday inspected and...

188 Criminal cases disposed of in 2022 by DPP

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on 188 Criminal cases disposed of in 2022 by DPP

Kaieteur News – For the year 2022, 188 cases were disposed of by the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Of the cases disposed of, 138 received attention in the High Court...

Close to 900 domestic violence cases recorded in 2022 – Human Services Ministry

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Close to 900 domestic violence cases recorded in 2022 – Human Services Ministry

Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has recorded approximately 900 cases of domestic violence for the year 2022. Subject Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud had...

OP-ED: New Year

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, News, The GHK Lall Column Comments Off on OP-ED: New Year

By GHK Lall Kaieteur News – My God! It is a new day. The full circle of a new day, a new week, a new month, and all in a brand-new year. Hello 2023! Wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and a...

A man know about de rigging before it even plan

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on A man know about de rigging before it even plan

Kaieteur News – Well hear dis now on de fuss day of de year. De nation gat some characters and a half and not all of dem does live here. Dem man could write mystery book. One man claim how...

The battle of Edinburgh!

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on The battle of Edinburgh!

– Region 4 and Region 3 battle tonight in President’s Cup finale By Rawle Toney Kaieteur News – It came down to the two best teams in the One Guyana President’s Cup tournament, Region...

GFF/Tiger Rentals U13 football tournament off to exciting start

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on GFF/Tiger Rentals U13 football tournament off to exciting start

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) officially kicked off their Tiger Rentals-sponsored Under-13 football tournament yesterday at the National Training Center (NTC). The...

Guyana Chess Federation year-in-review…

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Guyana Chess Federation year-in-review…

Kaieteur News – The year started off with virtual chess tournaments, as had become the norm throughout the early years of the covid-19 pandemic. In January, the National U12 tournament was the...

Hamilton Green Annual Inter-ward KO Soccer Tournament listed for February next

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hamilton Green Annual Inter-ward KO Soccer Tournament listed for February next

Kaieteur News – The organisers of the Hamilton Green Cup Football tournament returns with the Annual Inter-ward/village knockout competition slated for 25th February 2023 – 2nd April, 2023...

Director anticipates a better year for grassroots football

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Sports Comments Off on Director anticipates a better year for grassroots football

Petra ‘Returned to Play’ with six tournaments… Kaieteur News – December 23, 2022, marked the end of the Petra Organisation’s ‘Return to Play’ schedule for the year, which saw...

I have never seen a more ironic year than 2022

Jan 01, 2023 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on I have never seen a more ironic year than 2022

Kaieteur News – My birthday was last Friday and I devoted my column to that milestone in my life. People have choices that must be respected. One of the things I have asked my daughter, my only...

‘Print It’ catering for all your customizing needs

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on ‘Print It’ catering for all your customizing needs

Young Entrepreneur… “The role of young entrepreneurs is critical, as we contribute to the socio-economic development of societies in various ways, including identifying existing...

Accessing your partner’s phone without consent can land you in jail, with million dollar fine

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Accessing your partner’s phone without consent can land you in jail, with million dollar fine

By Renay Sambach Attorney-at-law Chevy Devonish recently highlighted interesting aspects of Guyana’s Cybercrime Act of 2018. Firstly, cybercrime is the use of a computer to carry out illegal acts....

The Creators’ Coven: Young Professionals Series- Crime reporter and Photographer Shervin Belgrave

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on The Creators’ Coven: Young Professionals Series- Crime reporter and Photographer Shervin Belgrave

Making the most of what life hands you Kaieteur News – Sometimes, the plans we make for our lives don’t always work out. We don’t always get what we want, and things may not necessarily...

St. George’s Cathedral is over 130 years old

Jan 01, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on St. George’s Cathedral is over 130 years old

O’ Beautiful Guyana! Kaieteur News – In existence for over 130 years, Guyana’s St. George’s Cathedral is more than one of the city’s prized treasures. The beautiful architecture...

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Mental illness is real and a serious public health concern

Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Mental illness is a reality we often acknowledge in passing but seldom confront with the... more