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36 persons graduate as Community Healthcare Workers in Region 10

Mar 31, 2024 KNews News Comments Off on 36 persons graduate as Community Healthcare Workers in Region 10

Kaieteur News – A total of 36 persons on Wednesday graduated as Community Healthcare Workers (CHW) in Region Ten. Attending the ceremony at the Major’s Reception Hall, in Amelia’s Ward,...

Guyana Crypto Laws in 2024

Jan 31, 2024 KNews SEO Comments Off on Guyana Crypto Laws in 2024

As the crypto industry has developed over the years, certain countries like the United States and Malta have developed a reputation for being crypto hubs. This is so much so that they are the...

Guyana Govt. will never accept any law Venezuela passes in “Kangaroo Congress” to govern Essequibo

Dec 08, 2023 KNews Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Guyana Govt. will never accept any law Venezuela passes in “Kangaroo Congress” to govern Essequibo

Borderline Facts Pt 8 By Kiana Wilburg Kaieteur News – Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that his government will never accept any law Venezuela passes in its...

A PPP Govt. propagandist – from ExxonMobil

Dec 01, 2023 KNews Editorial Comments Off on A PPP Govt. propagandist – from ExxonMobil

Kaieteur News – “Delivering business opportunities, jobs for Guyanese because it takes time to generate revenues from the oil production and for the government to be able to take that...

Who Will Be the Dark Horse Team in the NBA Playoffs?

Mar 15, 2023 KNews SEO Comments Off on Who Will Be the Dark Horse Team in the NBA Playoffs?

As the NBA regular season comes to a close, teams are jockeying to make it into the top 6 of their respective conference. Since the playoff format changed to accompany the Play-In Tournament, only...

Guyana’s Gambling Laws in 2024 Compared to Other Parts of the World

Mar 11, 2023 KNews SEO Comments Off on Guyana’s Gambling Laws in 2024 Compared to Other Parts of the World

Gambling in Guyana is regulated by the Gambling Prevention Act and it was legalized in 1902. Originally, the act banned all forms of gambling, except for lotteries and pool betting, among others....

Exploring the World of Online Contests and Giveaways

Feb 15, 2023 KNews News Comments Off on Exploring the World of Online Contests and Giveaways

We live in a digital age where the thrill of competition and the allure of rewards have seamlessly transitioned onto online platforms. These days, it’s hard not to come across someone who has...

Crypto In Guyana: Is The Industry Set For Increased Adoption?

Dec 13, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on Crypto In Guyana: Is The Industry Set For Increased Adoption?

Cryptocurrency regulation around the world is evolving because of the dynamic nature of the sector. Countries have to shape their rules and regulations to cater to ever-changing industry requirements...

An Overview Of Guyana’s Betting Laws

Dec 13, 2022 KNews News Comments Off on An Overview Of Guyana’s Betting Laws

Gambling has been legally permitted in Guyana since 1902, governed by the Gambling Prevention Act and its subsequent amendments, the latest of which occurred in 2012. The lottery, on the other hand,...

Brazilian Soccer Clubs Challenge Sports Betting Ad Ban Amidst Global Gambling Evolution

Nov 20, 2022 KNews Sports Comments Off on Brazilian Soccer Clubs Challenge Sports Betting Ad Ban Amidst Global Gambling Evolution

In ongoing legislative discussions, Brazilian soccer teams oppose a proposed ban on sports betting advertising. On November 10, 33 Brazilian soccer clubs signed a letter expressing their opposition...

With World Bank’s blessings… Energy Dept. allowed to handpick companies for key projects in oil industry

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on With World Bank’s blessings… Energy Dept. allowed to handpick companies for key projects in oil industry

Earlier this year, the Energy Department benefitted from a US$20M loan from the World Bank to fund a Guyana Petroleum Resources Governance and Management Project. That project is intended to...

Exxon’s Chinese partner sees Stabroek Block as future ‘cash-cow’

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Exxon’s Chinese partner sees Stabroek Block as future ‘cash-cow’

China’s National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC), a 20 per cent partner in the Stabroek Block joint venture which commenced producing oil offshore Guyana on Friday last, sees the oil field as a...

No guarantee ‘oil money’ will transform Guyana – PPP

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on No guarantee ‘oil money’ will transform Guyana – PPP

Guarantees that petroleum production will be transformative for Guyana’s economic development and usher in prosperity for the people of the country are non-existent, according to the Peoples...

Burnt body in car trunk… Cops tracking killers through victim’s last phone calls

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Burnt body in car trunk… Cops tracking killers through victim’s last phone calls

The last calls that Collin Rodney received on his mobile phone before he vanished may lead police to finding his killers. Investigators are therefore focusing much of their attention on...

Do passengers choose death over speaking out over reckless driving?

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Do passengers choose death over speaking out over reckless driving?

By Shikema Dey Over the past few months, Guyana has seen a burning issue coming to the forefront; the blatant disregard for human lives by errant drivers. The year 2019 has merely days left...

Health Ministry warns against hookah use

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Health Ministry warns against hookah use

– emphasizes there is no safe tobacco product There is a notable increase in the use of hookahs, especially among young adults who perceive it as a safer smoking alternative to...

Some small political parties are reckless

Dec 23, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Some small political parties are reckless

There are a few things about small parties that are disturbing. The public is told that “Change Guyana” does not want to merge with other small parties but want these parties to join Change...

Local Artistes deliver at Mashramani “Pop-Up” concert Port Kaituma edition

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Local Artistes deliver at Mashramani “Pop-Up” concert Port Kaituma edition

In 2020, Guyana will celebrate her 50th year as a Republic under the theme “Guyana Together; Reflect, Celebrate and Transform”. The Government of Guyana through the Department of Culture,...

KAMARANG…THE WHITE WOMAN VISITS MICHAEL JONES

Dec 23, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on KAMARANG…THE WHITE WOMAN VISITS MICHAEL JONES

By Michael Jordan When Laura Jones was five years old, she had gone to the vat at the back of the house in Bartica to draw water for Mother. She was just about to switch on the tap when she...

Dr. Bynoe has set stage for corrupt oil companies to commit fraud – Ram

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Dr. Bynoe has set stage for corrupt oil companies to commit fraud – Ram

-insists licence be revoked if costs are overstated By Kemol King Attorney-at-law and Chartered Accountant, Christopher Ram believes that Energy Department Head, Dr. Mark Bynoe, has irresponsibly set...

“Face-to-Face” bidding on Guyana’s oil with selected companies above board – Energy Dept.

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on “Face-to-Face” bidding on Guyana’s oil with selected companies above board – Energy Dept.

-Says it received blessings of Procurement Commission, International Advisors The decision to engage a selected group of companies for face-to-face bidding on Guyana’s oil this week, is not only...

Cops put the clamp on parking violators

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Cops put the clamp on parking violators

By Shikema Dey The Guyana Police Force Traffic Department is literally clamping down on parking violators. Traffic ranks are employing the use of wheel clamps to address the high number of...

Gunmen with assault rifles snatch chest of cash in brazen supermarket heist

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen with assault rifles snatch chest of cash in brazen supermarket heist

-flee with owner’s firearm, car and jewellery Employees and customers in the Chennick and Sons Supermarket were sent into a state of panic on Saturday night after six black-clad gunmen with assault...

Miners demand ‘serious representation’ from political parties to earn their votes

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Miners demand ‘serious representation’ from political parties to earn their votes

With General Elections expected to be held in March 2020, miners have placed the ball in the courts of all political parties to have more representation for their sector by creating a...

Forest sector report records dip in export earnings

Dec 16, 2019 KNews News Comments Off on Forest sector report records dip in export earnings

Total forest sector export value from Forest Products was US$37.9M in 2018, while the total export value for 2017 was recorded at US$39.11M. This, according to the latest Forest Sector...

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Kaieteur News – The effusive optimism of President Irfaan Ali in proclaiming Guyana as poised to become a major manufacturing... more