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GIVEN EXXON’S SUCCESS IN STABROEK BLOCK…TT Energy Chamber lobbies for development of deepwater expertise to service Guyana, other nations

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

By Kiana Wilburg Trinidadian energy stakeholders are currently counting the many ways that they can take advantage of opportunities that will arise from Guyana’s promising oil sector, which...

GECOM CEO given go-ahead to start preparing for elections – PPP Commissioners

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

At a press conference on Friday last, Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield told the media that he has not been given the go ahead from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to...

Guyana tops list of countries filing cases at CCJ

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

Guyana has filed more cases with the Caribbean Court of Justice than any other country between 2017 and 2018. In its most recent annual report, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) says it has...

Govt. to construct second entrance to Diamond Housing Scheme

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

– to access DDL lands for new road, market, car park Government has announced plans to build a second entrance to the Diamond Housing Scheme as part of the bigger expansion of the road...

Female UG bomb threat student for court today

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

University of Guyana student, Diane Jaffarally who was arrested on suspicion of sending bomb threats to the University of Guyana is due to appear in court today on charges related to the...

Bizarre tale of revenge at centre of Foulmouth murder

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

– Suspect had killed victim’s sister in 2009 The suspect in the murder of labourer Cedric Williams had also killed Williams’ sister, Patricia Williams, ten years ago, police...

Permit holders must get renewals by February month end or else –EPA

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice to all holders of Environmental Permits and/ or Environmental Authorizations to make all efforts to get their documents renewed no...

Leaders’ humility critical to energy sector’s success – All female panel at TT Conference

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

Leaders must be able to admit when they are wrong, and most importantly, what they are going to do to rectify their errors. This display of humility is critical to the success of a country’s...

Three years later…Ex-Home Affairs Minister Rohee slams cops for failing to solve robbery at his home

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

Former Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, under whose tenure there were numerous unsolved crimes, is now lamenting the fact that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is failing to solve one in...

Cops still to apprehend four hit-and-run suspects

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

– file for one case sent to DPP Some might ask who would be so heartless to hit someone with a vehicle, then leave them maimed or even dead. Police are looking for four such people. Two...

The teratology of politics in Guyana

Feb 11, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 0

There is no other country like Guyana. Its silent, scared majority, idiotic ubiquity, funny sides, unwanted tragedies, cries of anguish, shambolic governance, lawless lives, illogical thinking and...

Farmers reaping benefits of shaded agriculture

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

For some farmers in D’Edward Village, East Bank Berbice, 2017 might have gone something like this—they planted sweet pepper, and the crop is destroyed by pests. Months of extreme rainfall...

Son hopes skull found at Wismar clears up mystery of vanished father

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

D’Urban Street resident Wayne Harris is hoping that a human skull found at Wismar will bring closure to the mystery surrounding this father’s disappearance ten years ago. Michael Harris, a...

Carib Soca Monarch Semi Finals…Scorching Soca Fever hits Linden

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

By Enid Joaquin Scorching soca fever enveloped the Linden/Georgetown bus Park on Saturday night, spreading from stage to patrons, transforming the facility into a virtual party arena. Hit by...

The Millenial Perspective…On the need for Intersectional Activism

Feb 11, 2019 KNews News 0

A friend of mine is an Indo-Guyanese woman who abhors misogynistic remarks from men, especially when it comes to men harassing her on the street. She complains that men don’t respect her. In...

Stop Exxon’s use of American Airlines exorbitant airfares – Ram

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

Guyana should not allow ExxonMobil and any of its subcontractors for that matter, to continue using the exorbitant travelling rates of American Airlines. In fact, the authorities need to...

Race-baiting parties can be disqualified from elections – ERC Chairman

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

By Abena-Rockcliffe-Campbell The Constitution empowers the ERC to “Make recommendations on penalties, including the prevention of any political party or any persons from participating in...

UK firm offers to help strengthen Guyana’s National Oil Spill Response Plan

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

By Kiana Wilburg As Guyana continues its efforts to establish a robust National Oil Spill Response Plan, the UK-based Corena Group says it stands ready to assist the authorities to strengthen...

Wife faces double tragedy in three weeks…Lost husband, home destroyed by fire

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

Six persons including a one year old are now homeless following a mid-morning fire yesterday at Lot 3C Tucville Terrace. Fire-fighters responded to a distress call and were able to prevent further...

Guyana should not hire companies over which Exxon has significant influence – Dr. Mangal

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

By Kiana Wilburg While the Government may be eager to hire international firms to provide much needed advice and expertise on managing the nascent oil sector, it must still exercise extreme caution....

Crabwood Creek farmer believed murdered over outstanding debts

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

– one held as cops hunt prime suspect As the police continue to dig deeper into the death of Crabwood Creek poultry/rice farmer Deoprakash “William” Lalbachan, there are...

SOCU seeks to forfeit suspected drug monies seized from Venezuelan

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), an arm of the Guyana Police Force, has filed proceedings in the High Court as it seeks to forfeit close $16M, suspected to be drugs proceeds, from...

DPP contacts Forensic Lab over delays in poison, other toxicology results

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

– $25M equipment expected next month to speed up testing By Michael Jordan Poison and other toxicology cases being investigated by the police or the courts are being delayed because the...

The PPP in power: Still no apologies; not even one

Feb 04, 2019 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon 0

We are in election mode. Elections bring out one of the worst traits in politicians – barefaced immorality. From the time the PPP became the opposition party its leaders have championed...

It is not just about residents complaining, but about us proffering solutions – Figuiera

Feb 04, 2019 KNews News 0

Member of Parliament and APNU Chairman of Region Ten Jermaine Figuiera, has posited that the Government’s Ministerial outreach across Linden on Saturday allowed residents the opportunity to...

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I met with Lenox Shuman, at his request, last week. A modest man, with a modest office and an equally modest campaign director... more

A disappointing Valentine’s Day

Last Friday, an old, grey-haired man walked into one of Georgetown’s finest jewellery stores with a beautiful young lady... more