Guyanese forced to pay millions in legal fees for GTE project - AFC
With over $350 million spentsofaronlegalfeesfor the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, the Alliance For Change (AFC) said the government’s failure to conductadequatestudieshas been costing Guyanese millions.
This was highlighted by former Minister of Public Infrastructure and party chairman, David Patterson during a recent press conference.
Responding to questions
from this newspaper regarding the legal fees paid so far by the state for the project, Patterson first expressed satisfaction that the information requested in the National Assembly was provided by the Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who holds responsibility for the energy sector
He, however, pointed out, “It shows you the completelackofpreparation in the project. These legal fees are a direct result of a lack of studies (and) lack of proprietary work before the contractwassigned.”
Patterson recalled when the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) took office, monieswereallocatedinthe National Assembly for
...over Govt’s failure to conduct adequate studies
geotechnical and other studies relative to the GTE project; however, he is u n
conducted.
Consequently, the MemberofParliament(MP) said when the contractor attempted to conduct activities at the location, it discovered that the site was “inadequate” Patterson believes that this led to the government losing the arbitration case with the contractor,Lindsayca/CH4.
“If the government had done what they said they wouldhavedone,donetheir studies, prepare for this project, it would not have endedupwhereitis,andwe would not have been paying thisalmostUS$1.6(million) and that’s only the first part because they are going back
again to arbitration which they will lose again and all thesecostsadduptoafailed project.”
Last month, Kaieteur News reported that a whopping US$1,786,322 has been paid to date to a battery of lawyers representing Guyana’s case intheGTEarbitration.
The sum includes a payment of US$22,181 to ‘Universal Court Reporting’ fortranscriptservicesforthe Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB)hearings.
The document also reveals that US$3,748 was paid for travel expenses to a DAAB hearing for the local legaladvisor,RonaldBurchSmith.
Local legal advisors, Manoj Narayan and BurchSmith, were also paid
US$39,914 and US$30,410, respectively, for land acquisition matters relating totheproject.
Meanwhile, the foreign advisors/ experts include Jeremy Glover, Sean Gibbs, Andrew Ness, Neil Hart, Dalton Hale, Mohammad Yadollahi, Yendall Hunter Ltd. and Mark Grasso along with Universal Court Reporting The foreign experts were paid a total of US$1,516,246, while the local legal advisors have been paid the sum of US$270,076 to date since 2023.
GTE
arbitration
On 31 January 2025, the DAABissuedtheirrulingon the GTE matter, which governmentsaidisboundby confidentiality
The government did not specify the details of the decision made by the DAAB, follo
d
n September19,2024.
It was reported that the G T E c o n t r a c t o r , Lindsayca/CH4, has submitted two claims to the DAAB The first claim amounts to US$50M, reportedly related to cost overruns Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo previously explained that the GoG is at oddswiththecontractorover thedelayperiod.
He explained, “That is where the three months we arearguing,thethree-month delay on the project came. They want a longer period because the liquidating damages for not completing
the project on time for the contractor, if they don’t completetheprojectontime, it’soverUS$11Mpermonth they have to pay in liquidating damages for delay on the project, so they are arguing they need more time beyond the three months.We are saying three monthsisadequate.”
Meanwhile, it was reported that the second claimmadebythecontractor relates to issues relating to the soil. Jagdeo said, “There have been some additional claims by CH4 and Lindsayca, particularly as they relate to the soil conditions, and those would have to go through the technical process to see whether they are justified or not.”
WorldPressFreedomDaywascelebratedgloballyon Saturday, under the theme 'Reporting InThe Brave New World:TheImpactofArtificialIntelligence(AI)onPress FreedomandtheMedia',
Thedayactsasaremindertogovernmentsoftheneed torespecttheircommitmenttopressfreedomandisalsoa dayofreflectionamongmediaprofessionalsaboutissues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly,WorldPressFreedomDayisadayofsupport formediawhicharetargetsfortherestraint,orabolition, ofpressfreedom.Itisalsoadayofremembranceforthose journalistswholosttheirlivesinthepursuitofastory
Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamentalprinciplesofpressfreedom,toevaluatepress freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacksontheirindependence.WorldPressFreedomDay was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 followingaRecommendationadoptedatthetwenty-sixth session of UNESCO's General Conference in 1991.This inturnwasaresponsetoacallbyAfricanjournalistswho in1991producedthelandmarkWindhoekDeclaration.
OntheoccasionofWorldPressFreedomDaywealso reported that Guyana, has moved up four places on the 2025WorldPressFreedomIndex,nowranking73rdoutof 180 countries. This is an improvement from its 77th position in 2024. Guyana scored 60.12 this year, a slight increasefromlastyear's60.1.Theindexwasreleasedby Reporters without Borders (RSF), an international nonprofitorganisation.RSFdefendstherightofeveryhuman beingtohaveaccesstofreeandreliableinformation.This rightisessentialtoknow,understand,formanopinionand take action on vital issues in full awareness, both individuallyandcollectively
Thereportstatedthatwhilefreedomofspeechandthe right to information are protected in Guyana, journalists who challenge the authorities still face threats and intimidation. Many independent media outlets also struggle financially, as government advertising often favourspro-governmentmedia.
Soweasktoday,ispressfreedominthefullnessofits meaning truly present in the Guyana in which we live today?Theansweristhatitdependsonwhoisasked,and whoknowwhatitistolivewithsomeofthisfreedom.The press has to operate in an environment increasingly hemmed in by attitudes and actions, some from elected publicofficials,othersfromtheircooperatingbedfellows intheprivatesector Wehaveahugestatemediaapparatus thatisconditionedtochampionthegovernmentwaysand causes, regardless of the ugliness of leadership excesses, the concealments that its professionals conspire with politicalplayerstokeepawayfromthepublic.Asifthatis notbadenough,therearesignificantsectionsoftheprivate media that are almost indistinguishable from the state fundedandcontrolledmedia.Itistheworsttimeforthisto occur with Guyana on the cusp of so much richness, and the many temptations that go along with such incredible levelsofriches,previouslyunknowntothispoorcountry Whensolitaryvoicesareraiseddefiantlyandconsistently againstthefraudsanduntruthsthatrageinthissocietyat high levels, then the law and courts are weaponised to drive fear, to compel to cowering retreat. This is a harsh reality of press freedom in Guyana: speak or write powerfullyandcompellinglyandtheswordsaredrawnto silence.
Themedia,particularlyprivatemediathatholdsitself out as independent, cannot be reflective of what is the equivalentof:seenoevil,hearnoevil,knownoevil,and report no evil. In other words, to stand as collaborating guardiansofthepoliticalandleadershipevilsthatsaturate thisoil-richland.Theinarguable,hardhistoryofoilisthat wherever it has flowed to the surface, the forces of hell accompanied it. It is why, therefore, the media have this crucial role to play It must be a wise and stern judge of
Pres. Ali should pardon those charged with public terror
DearEditor, With dozens of young men charged and remanded to prison. Many more are likely to face the same fate fortheirallegedinvolvement in law-breaking activities following the death of Adriana Young. The United Workers Party is seeking a presidentialpardonforthose chargedandremanded,from His Excellency, the
DearEditor,
President, on behalf of the above-mentioned categories ofnames.
The United Workers Party condemns, in the strongest terms, the looting of businesses, the disruption of public transportation services,andtheburningand destruction of private and publicpropertyinthepursuit ofjustice.
However, the United
Workers Party's support remains unwavering for peaceful and non-violent protest, even as we seek a presidential pardon for the misguided young men.
Justicehaseludedthepeople of Guyana. The citizens don'tknowwhatjusticeisin this country, and the UWP demands accountability from the Guyana police force, as serious allegations
are still leveled against the police for covering up and for some members participating in the death of youngAdriana Younge. The actions of the misguided young people should be pardoned by the president, withasystemputinplaceto reform the aforementioned categoriesofyoungmen.
Regards UnitedWorkersParty
THE T&T ELECTION
Parliamentary Elections were held onApril 28, 2025 inTrinidadandTobago.
Prior to the election, the general expectation was that
l Congress (UNC) would unseat the ruling People's National Movement (PNM) byaslightmargin,however, whenthepreliminaryresults were announced just after midnight, many were surprisedbythewidemargin with which the (UNC) won theelections.
According to reports, many in the PNM claimed publicly that the Party lost because of voter apathy and disillusionment amongst its supporters in traditional strongholds and marginal (swing) constituencies Those subjective factors, among others, were responsibleforthelowvoter turnout of PNM supporters and high turnout of UNC supporters. The cross-over voters from the PNM to UNC helped build strong momentuminsupportofthe campaignslogan; 'WHEN UNC WINS EVERYBODYWINS! ' Post-election reports indicate that PNM supporters felt disrespected and disregarded by their Party's leadership; because they were not afforded the opportunity to participate in thedecision-makingprocess to select the replacement to be the party's prime ministerialcandidate.
B e c a u s e o f t h e widespread dissatisfaction among PNM members and supporters who felt disrespected and were not allowed to voice on the choice of Prime Ministerial candidate,theypunishedthe Party and its leadership by not coming out to vote in theirnumbers.
In Tobago, a similar situation existed, thus the result was not surprising. Thousands of PNM supportersstayedawayfrom thepollsinTobago,asforthe same reason as their countrymen did in Trinidad. The end result was that the PNM lost to the opposition ontheisland.
The T&T electorate remains polarized if not divided, though there were more cross-over votes of BlackstotheUNCcompared tolessIndianstoPNM.Rank and file UNC members and supporters appeared hungry for power, they wanted change of government and would probably have been happy even if they had won two more seats plus the 19 thattheywonattheprevious election.Theelectionresults show that the PNM will go down in the history of T&T politics as very unpopular and uncaring Chronic unemployment, spiraling cost-of-living and uncontrolled crime helped bring down the PNM Almost every family from every class and social strata inT&Twereaffectedbythe
First, it is that we do not have a media emphasis on accountability by government with this oil bonanza. Next, that the Guyana media, however it pursues the vital responsibilityofaccountabilityingovernment,itisnotdoing enough.ItisnotenoughtoreportonabridgeinoneRegion,a boat in another, and a building in a third. The media must diligently drill down to determine that the “large revenue streams”fromoilflowingintogovernmentcoffersarepartof anagendathatisequitable.Thatis,allGuyanesearebefitting from this wealth stream, regardless of their political affiliationortheirphysicalcomplexion.
PNM'sunpopularpolicies
According to the Elections and Boundaries
Commission (EBC) preliminary tabulation and verification of the results were from a total registered electorate of 1,153,850 across 41 electoral districts inTrinidadandTobago,with voter turnout recorded at approximately54%.
Basedonthepreliminary count, the United National Congress (UNC) has emergedastheleadingparty in the parliamentary elections, securing 26 of the 41 constituencies The People'sNationalMovement secured 13, and The Tobago's People's Party received2. F o l l o w i n g t h e announcement of the election results, Kamala Persaud-Bissessar, political leaderoftheUNCwassworn in as Prime Minister for a second time, becoming the first woman in the nation's history to hold the country's highestelectedofficeontwo separateoccasions.
In her address as Prime Minister, three points stood out. That her government will;“exploretheofferbeing madebyGuyanatobringgas toTrinidadandTobago;that her administration “will grant firearms licenses to law-abiding citizens of T&T.”andthat;“Ifyoutreat citizens with callousness, contempt and curt ways, guarantee you your retribution will be swift and brutal.” She continued; “Never, ever mistake my physical appearance or my kindness forweakness.Ithinkyouall know there is nothing more dangerous than a mother whobelievesherchildrenare in danger Everyone will be wisetorememberthatforthe nextfiveyears.”
A 3 2 - m e m b e r multiethniccabinethassince been sworn-in reflecting a combination of old guard
and new faces. In the new cabinet make-up, there are some significant changes; for example, the Ministry of National Security has been scrapped; there is now a Minister of Homeland Security(HomeAffairs)and aMinisterofDefense.Inthe education sector, there is nowaMinisterofEducation and a Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training Other changes include; a minister ofWorks and Infrastructure as well as a Minister of Transport and CivilAviation.TheMinistry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has been brought backfromthepreviousUNC government. A Minister of Trade is yet to be named. That person will have to know how to navigate and negotiate trade tariffs with the United States and to not displease the US having regard to the sanctions imposed by America on VenezuelaT&T'sneighbour Twoministerialpositions went to members of the Oilfield Trade Workers Union (OWTU) No positionsweregivenasyetto members of the Congress of the People (COP) nor the People's Empowerment Party (PEP), both of whom formed a part of the UNC's coalition The two Tobagonianswhohavesince decided to join the UNC government are yet to be assignedpositions While following the outcome of the elections, I came across a very interesting article written by Pearce Robinson, a Trinidadian journalist who wroteanarticleheadlined 'ALEGACY DEFINED BY SELFAGGRANDISEMENT
In his article Robinson wrote; 'The recent electoral defeat of the People's National Movement (PNM) isadamningindictmentofa (Continueonpage5)
Preliminary findings of Younge’s autopsy with police
Minister of Health, Dr FrankAnthony, has directed all queries relating to the preliminary findings of the post mortem examination (PME) performed on the bodyof11-year-oldAdriana YoungetotheGuyanaPolice Force(GPF).
In a brief interview with Kaieteur News Monday, Dr Anthonydeclinedtoprovide anyinformationsurrounding the autopsy which was p e r f o r m e d a t t h e GeorgetownPublicHospital one week ago. He said the initial findings of the forensic examination have been handed over to the
police.
“That is for the police. I don’thaveone,”DrAnthony stated,whenaskedaboutthe report. He said further, that he is unaware if the family was given a copy of the findings.
“This is a police matter. All these things you got to talk to the police about.”
Pressedfurtherforclarityon the findings and whether it ruledoutforceddrowningas reported by President Irfaan Ali, Minister Anthony replied “what does it matter ifIseeitordidn’tseeit. Itis for the police to say, the police are the ones dealing
with this matter He, however,notedthatbasedon hisunderstanding,thefamily requested to have the whole processvideorecorded.
“The family had a videographer in the room from the beginning of the processrightdowntotheend and the police had a videographer in the room that took videos from the beginning right down to the end. So, these videos are there from the family and from the police,” Dr Anthonysaid.
Adriana’s PME was conducted on April 28 by a three-member pathology
team The specialists included Dr Shubhakar Karra Paul from Barbados Dr Gary Collins, Chief Medical Examiner of Delaware, United States of
- Dr. Frank Anthony
America and Dr Glenn Rudner of Mount Sinai Hospital. The pathologists concluded that the child’s death was caused by drowning Her father, Subryan Younge had stated shortly after the results, that the findings could not be accepted Days later, the family indicated that it was seekingasecondautopsy
In response to calls for a new autopsy, Dr Anthony questionedthelegalityofthe exercise. According to him, after the child’s body was recovered,itwastakentothe hospital and later to the
EzekielFuneralParlouruntil the time of the examination bythethreepathologists. He said since the body was handed over to the family after the autopsy, he could not speak to its security or whether it was compromised. He said the integrity of the second autopsy would then be questionable since the body was outside the custody of police officers. Dr Anthony noted,“SinceMondayatthe completion of the autopsy, thebodywashandedoverto thefamilyandwasnolonger inpolicecustody This,then, if another autopsy is being done,itwillbedone,butwe don’t know since this body was not secured, we don’t knowwhatwouldhappento the body from Monday to whenever that autopsy would be done. Also, we don’t know what would be the medical legal effect of thatsecondautopsy.”
AChinese national was crushed to death at his Grove, EastBankDemerara(EBD)workplaceonSaturday,aftera 40-footcontainercollapsedonhim.
The deceased has been identified as Eddie Yang, a residentofBagotstown,EBD,whowasemployedatZheng Xin Aluminium Alloy Doors and Windows Processing Factory,locatedatLot26GrovePublicRoad. Yangwasat thefrontofthepremiseswhenthefatalincidentoccurred.
The Ministry of Labour in a statement issued Monday, said that “a large quantity of glass stored in a 40-foot container at the front of the premises unexpectedly collapsed,trappingMr Yangbeneathit.”
Co-workers at the scene quickly raised an alarm and subsequently tookYang to a nearby healthcare facility He waspronounceddeadonarrival.
The ministry’s occupational safety and health (OSH) department has since launched a formal investigation into the incident.The probe is being led by senior occupational safetyandhealthofficer,DarwinBourne,andOSHofficer, Ray Hosannah. “The investigation aims to determine the cause of the incident and to ensure full compliance with safetyregulationsattheworkplace,”theministrystated.
LabourMinister,JosephHamilton,remindedemployers and workers of workplace safety and the need for proper occupational safety and health measures. He said such precautions are essential to prevent, “similar incidents/accidentsthatcanresultinthelossoflivesofloved ones,”theministrystated.
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony
Nurse wanted for public mischief surrenders
…falsely claims in recording she witnessed Adriana’s autopsy
An u r s i n g
assistant, Tiana Serena LewisKing of Georgetown has surrendered hours after the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday issued a wanted bulletinforherarrest.Sheis accused of falsely claiming that she was present during
t h e P o s t M o r t e m Examination of 11-year-old AdrianaYounge.
Reports reaching Kaieteur News are that she
turned herself in, acompanied by her lawyers, lateMondayafternoonatthe Criminal Investigation Department(CID).
Lewis-King in what appeared to be a private conversation with a male alleged that she was present for the PME at the Georgetown Public Hospital
Corporation (GPHC) conductedonApril28,upon the request of Health Minister,Dr FrankAnthony In a leaked voice recording of the conversation the woman also made other damning statements regardingAdriana’scauseof death and the state of the child’s body, contrary to the official findings shared by the state and the family’s Attorney,DarrenWade.
Tothisend,theGPFina statement that accompanied the wanted bulletin explained, “An immediate investigation was launched
in relation to a voice note purportedly made by Tiana Serena Lewis-King, a nursingassistant...whereshe falsely stated that she was present during the post mortem examination of AdrianaYounge.Shefurther statedthatshewassentthere bytheMinisterofHealth.”
Police said the health minister when contacted not only denied this claim but also knowledge of LewisKing Additionally, Wade and Dr Celeb McCloggan who were both present during the autopsy also confirmed to police that she wasnotpresentforthePME ofAdrianaYounge.
Moreover,theGPFsaida review of the autopsy video record further served to verify that the nursing assistant was never present in the room. Additionally, police noted, “at no time whatsoever did the three q u a l i f i e d f o r e i g n pathologists who were present ask any nurse assistants for their opinions; and at no time was anyone presentrequestedorrequired towritetheirnamesdownon paper” To this end, the Guyana Police Force concludedthattherecording is clearly intended to create public mischief, pervert and obstructthecourseofjustice, among other criminal offices.
Meanwhile,inaseparate
statement, the Minister of Health said he understands that the nursing assistant is employedbytheMinistryof Health and currently works at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Dr Anthony said the person is not known to him, and was neversentonhisbehalf.“As far as I am aware, I do not know this person. I have never met this person, and have never spoken to this person.Therefore, assuming shewaspresent,shewasnot thereuponmyinstructionsor on my behalf,” the minister explained.
He added that he is presently in consultation with his lawyers, regarding legal action he may pursue against the medical staff for attempting to maliciously tarnish his professional, public and personal reputationandstanding.
Canadian mining firm G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN) has officially started the process to secure a mining licence for its Oko West gold project in Region Seven(Cuyuni-Mazaruni),a development expected to unlock4.3millionouncesof goldreserves.
The move was disclosed in the company’s recently published feasibility study results, which show that the project is poised to deliver strong financial returns, thanks to low production costs.TheOkoWestproject, fully owned by GMIN, is positioned to become the next major phase of growth forthecompany
Alongside the mining licence application, GMIN hasalsobegunseekingother critical permits needed to bringtheprojecttofull-scale operation These include approvals for port operations, fuel use and storage, as well as the installation of transmission and telecommunications towers. The company noted that its permitting process is being guided by proactive e n g a g e m e n t w i t h stakeholders and strict adherence to international environmental and social performancestandards.
A s p a r t o f i t s environmental compliance efforts, GMIN submitted its Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) to Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in lateDecember2024.
GMIN said too that the EIA remains under review, with key permits covering theconstructionofthemine, processing plant, port facilities, heavy fuel oil (HFO) power generation, andaccessroadstobeissued afterregulatoryclearance.
In mid-December 2024,
the EPA granted GMIN an Interim Environmental Permit, allowing early-stage constructionworkstobegin. The company has since advanced infrastructure development, including water and sewage treatment systems, camp facilities, access roads, and a logistics wharfarea.
Notably, the company said that it conducted public consultations were held between January and February 2025 in nearby communities GMIN said that with the feedback helping to shape GMIN’s environmental and social programmes in line with regionalsustainabilitygoals.
Further,GMINsaidtooit is currently finalizing responses to all requests for c l a r i f i c a t i o n a n d supplementary information, which are expected to be submitted to the EPAby the endofApril.
The company expects final environmental a p p r o v a l a n d t h e construction permit in the secondquarterof2025.
In the feasibility study results it was revealed that the Oko West project is projected to recover 4 3 million ounces of gold over 12.3 years. GMIN said the all-insustainingcost(AISC) isestimatedatUS$1,123per ounce, placing the operation among the sector’s lowercost producers. At a gold priceofUS$2,500perounce, the project’s after-tax net present value (NPV) stands at $2.2 billion, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of27%andapaybackperiod of2.9years.Thatvaluerises toUS$3.2billionanda35% IRR if gold prices reach US$3,000 per ounce, accordingtoGMining.
The Oko West Project is currently considered an
“advanced-stageexploration project”, and is expected to produce 353,000 ounces of gold annually from both open pit and underground mining.
The project’s initial capital cost is pegged at US$972 million, with US$650 million in sustaining capital required overthelifeofthemine.
GMIN has been advancing works with a focus on extending the mine life and assessing underground mining potentialfortheproject.
Kaieteur News had reported that Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief ExecutiveOfficerhadstated that GMIN’s next phase of growthwillbedrivenbythe “world-class” Oko West goldproject.
During the company’s end-of-year earnings call, Gignac stated that in 2024 GMIN was able to successfully execute all phases of its build, operate strategy One of the highlights of 2024 includes GMIN acquiring the Oko West project in July 2024 through a business combination with another Canadian mining company, ReunionGold.
“Our next phase of growthwillbedrivenbyOko West in Guyana, a largescalehigh-gradeprojectthat was acquired through the transformational merger…” Gignac said. He added that the strong economics outlined in the project’s Preliminary Economic Assessment that was completed last year solidifies the Oko West as one of the top development projects globally The CEO said, “Once in production, it issettopropelGMINabove the 500,000 ounces per year mark.”
Tiana Serena Lewis-King
TotalEnergiesgetspermitforMacaw-1wellinSuriname
- could potentially lead to new oil and gas play for Guyana
French multinational integrated energy and pe
eum company, TotalEnergies has been granted its permit for the Macaw-1 well in Suriname attheendofApril,thisyear.
Accordingtoastatement from Staatsolie on Monday, Macaw-1 is the first of five offshore exploration wells scheduled for drilling this year If successful, the
d potentially lead to new oil and gas plays in SurinameGuyanaoverthelongterm.
TotalEnergies plans to
begindrillingbymid-Mayof thisyearinBlock64. The company said the Macaw-1 well plays a significant role in the e x p l o r a t i o n w o r k programme set for 2025 in Block64.Itisalsothefirstof five exploration wells planned to be drilled in differentblocksforthisyear.
This is a representation ofanunprecedentednumber of exploration wells drilled in Suriname’s offshore area by international oil and gas companies within one year, thecompanynoted.Threeof the five wells including
2 men chopped to death during brawl
Twomenwerekilledand awomaninjuredfollowinga domestic dispute that escalated into a violent confrontation late Sunday evening, at High Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam,Berbice.
Thedeadmenhavebeen identified as Leon Fordyce, known as ‘Nastyman,’a 52year-old labourer of High Dam, who was chopped to death, and Shawn LaFleur, alsoofthesamecommunity
Injured during the altercation was 44-year-old Anganisha Newyear, a vendor of the same address, who is currently receiving medicaltreatmentattheNew Amsterdam Hospital. Police in a statement on Monday detailed that Newyear sustainedtwostabwounds.
P r e l i m i n a r y investigations revealed that around 22:30hrs, Lafleur wasinthecompanyofNeon DeJongeandanidentifiable male known only as “Thunder”or“Bristol”when theincidentunfolded.
An argument reportedly brokeoutbetweenthegroup and Newyear regarding threats made to her 26-yearoldson,GregoryDeJonge.
“The argument escalated andNewyearwasstabbedin the abdomen and Leon Fordyce reportedly received a blow to the head, he was pronounced dead on arrival at the New Amsterdam Hospital Shawn LaFleur was also stabbed, he was
However, he succumbed to hisinjuriesonMonday,May
Macaw-1, are located outside the areas designated as the “golden lane”. The term “golden lane” refers to an area with similar subsurface characteristics, also known as a “play,” which in geology, indicates regions where geological conditions are conducive to the formation, migration, and accumulation of oil and gas.
“ T h e N a t i o n a l Environmental Authority granted TotalEnergies a permit to drill the Macaw-1 well at the end of April. TotalEnergieshascontracted Stena Drilling to carry out thedrilling,usingtheStena Continued on page 16
5th, 2025, while being
Public Hospital,”policesaid.
Newyearwasadmittedto the New Amsterdam Public Hospital Her current condition is considered stable. Gregory De Jonge wasarrestedandispresently incustody
Regional Commander of R e g i o n 6 , S e n i o r Superintendent,Shivpersaud Bacchus,toldKaieteurNews that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute.
“Two persons are dead and one receiving medical care based on domestic related murder We know that somebody killed somebody over somebody’s wife and them thing,” Bacchus said.
He further added, “What I know, there was something brewing in regards of the neighbour’s son and the man’s wife, and that apparentlystemmed,”noting thatthesituationappearedto haveescalatedfromongoing tensions.An investigation is ongoing.
Guyana-SurinameBasin
Golden lane: This overview map of the Suriname-Guyana Basin shows the ‘Golden Lane.’The map also displays the various exploration and production blocks in Suriname’s offshore and onshore areas. (Source Staatsolie)
Dead: Leon Fordyce
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The Ministry of Health throughtheGeorgetownPublic Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will soon be constructing a polyclinic in the communityofIndustryonthe EastCoastDemerara.
This is according to an invitation for bids issued by the GPHC which stated that the project is estimated to cost$715million.Biddingfor the project will be conducted through the National CompetitiveBidding(NCB)procedures specified in the Procurement Act 2003, and are open to all eligible qualified bidders.
AccordingtoGPHC,bids are expected to open on May 27, 2025 at the National ProcurementandTenderAdministration Board (NPTAB) office.
This publication understands that the community of Industry currently has a health centre which provides a variety of healthcare services to residents of Industry, Cummings Lodge and nearbycommunities.
During the sod-turning ceremony for a polyclinic at CampbellvilleinMarch,MinisterofHealth,Dr.FrankAn-
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thony had noted the government has been managing closeto380differentfacilities across the country and noted the importance of upgrading thesehealthfacilitieswhether itbehealthpostorhealthcentres. “In every one of these facilities whether it is at Agricola, East La Penitence, David Rose, Alberttown, Lodge, No. 1 Dispensary, North East La Penitence, Sophia, Dorothy Bailey, Campbellville,Industry,Kitty, FestivalCityeverysingleone of them over the last three years we would have done something to improve the
conditionsofthesefacilities,” the minister said, noting that it forms part of the vision of providing a world-class healthcare system for all Guyanese.
Speaking at the same event, President Irfaan Ali had mentioned that the significance of upgrading the Campbellville Health Centre to a polyclinic, stating that polyclinic and not a clinic/ heath centre are facilities whichwouldbeprovidingdiagnosticandspecialtycareto residents.
Notably, the Head-ofState said that the govern-
ment is gradually upgrading healthclinicsintopolyclinics to ensure that communities thatalreadyhavehealthclinicsareimprovedandpatients can access more specialized services, improved diagnosticcapabilityandagreatercapacitytocarefortheirpeople.
This publication had reportedthattheCampbellville Health Centre is one of the health centres the government is upgrading to a polyclinicfor$831million.
Tosupportthehealthsector this year, the government has allocation a sum of $120 billiontowardsthis.
Adriana’sfuneralpostponed
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Norton said the inquiry must besupportedbyneutralreputable investigators from foreign agencies like the FBI, Scotland Yard, or the Royal CanadianMountedPolice.He said the commission’s main functions should be uncovering the truth, ensuring that the persons responsible for Younge’smurderarebrought to justice, without fear or favor, and that the confidence ofthepublicintheruleoflaw is restored.
According to the letter, the degree of inaction and complacency throughout the case cannot be overlooked as decisions, omissions and publiccommunicationsreveal a disturbing pattern that can be reasonably interpreted as “politicallyexpedientincompetence.”
It is in this regard that Nortonisrequestinganinternational CoI, that should be headed by a distinguished Commonwealthjurist.
Norton has proposed 13 Terms of Reference (Tors), which, he said, are critical to ensuring an authentic process, that is thorough and capable of withstanding domesticandinternationalscrutiny Theyincludeto:Develop
a Corroborated Chronology, which will reconstruct an accuratetimelineofeventsfrom whenMs.Youngewentmissing to when her body was found, and the subsequent reactions; Evaluate Police Response – determine whethertherewasprofessionalismoralackofit,timeliness, and effectiveness of the police throughout all stages; ReviewBreachesintheChain ofCommand-examinecommunications within the Guyana PoliceForcefromthetimethe missingchildreportwasfiled to the lifting of the curfew imposed after the events of April 28, 2025; Assess Evidence Handling – Determine whether the failure to maintain the hotel and surroundingareaasacrimescenecompromised key forensic evidence. Assess whether this failureresultedfromincompetence, or deliberate action or inaction; Evaluate Public Communication – Evaluate whetherinformationprovided to the public and to Ms. Younge’s family was accurate, timely, and transparent, including statements regarding the autopsy results. Determine whether any such pronouncementwasintended to mislead the public; Crowd
Control and Use of Force –
Determine whether the GuyanaPoliceForce’sfailure to take preemptive action to implementcrowdcontrol-particularly on the day of the autopsy-was the result of incompetence or a calculated decision; Explore the Unrest – Assess the extent to which theactionsorinactionsofthe GuyanaPoliceForcecontributed to the escalation of unrest.” It should also be determined whether the use of force, inclusive of deadly force,compliedwithstandard operating procedures, and to what extent any breach of those procedures contributed to the unrest. Adriana’s lifeless body waspulledfromtheswimming pool by her father, Subrian Younge, on April 24, just 20 hours after she was reported missingwhileonafamilytrip at the location. An autopsy was conducted on April 28 by a three-member international pathology team. The specialists, Dr. Shubhakar KarraPaulfromBarbados,Dr Gary Collins, Chief Medical ExaminerofDelaware,United States of America and Dr GlennRudnerofMountSinai Hospital, concluded that she diedfromdrowning.
TotalEnergiesgetspermitforMacaw-1...
From page 13 DrillMAXdrillship.Thevessel previously drilled in GuyanaforExxonMobil.Following its work in Guyana, Stena DrillMAX underwent maintenance and safety checksinCuraçao.Afterpassing an acceptance test, the vessel is scheduled to depart forSurinameonMay15,and begin drilling on May, 19” Staatsolie said.
Complete drilling of the Macaw-1 well will take 80 workingdaysanddrillingactivitieswillbefullysupported fromashore-basedfacilityin Surname.Therefore,thesupply of the drilling with food, materials, fuels and drinks, among other things, will be done from a port in Paramaribo.
“Personnel will also be
flown to and from the vessel fromParamaribo.Thismeans another step forward in the growthoftheSurinameseoffshore oil and gas industry, especially for the local suppliers of goods and services (local content). The drilling activitiesofthefourotherexploration wells will also be fully supported from a shore base in Suriname,” the company disclosed.
Block 64 is located in the central northern region of Surinameseterritorialwaters, approximately280kilometers from the coast. The water depthhererangesfrom1,000 to3,000meters.Servingasthe operator in this collaboration
Total Energies hold a 40 per cent participation interest, with PETRONAS and Qatar Energy holding a 30 per cent
stake each.
Inthesecondhalfof2025, therewillbeatleastfourother exploration wells. Caiman-1 andKiskadee-1willbedrilled in Block 52, where PETRONAS is the operator, and will test the prospects of the ‘golden lane’.
“InBlock5,withChevron as the operator, the Korikori1willbedrilled.Thiswelllies outsidethe‘goldenlane’,just liketheArakuDeep-1inBlock 65. Shell is the operator in Block 65. Success of the explorationdrilling programme could potentially lead to new oil and gas playsinthe longterm.Thisyearcouldpotentially be a very important one for further growth of the offshore oil and gas industry in Suriname,” Staatsolie added.
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Jamaica: Swaby says sexual abuse against children a national crisis
Mayor of Kingston and St Andrew, Andrew Swaby, says sexual violence against children is a national crisis andissuedacallforparents, guardians and policymakers to act in the best interest of thenation’schildren.
Swaby, who was speaking at the (KSAMC)
annual Child’s Month
candlelight vigil in downtown Kingston on Sunday,saidthreeoutoffour young people in Jamaica haveexperiencedsomeform ofviolenceintheirlives.
“In 2022 alone, over 50,000reportsofchildabuse werebroughttotheattention
of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency That’s roughly 40 reports every single day And those are the only ones that get reported. Far too often, the abuse is hidden behind silence, and a youth survey releasedlastyeargaveusan even clearer picture. It tells
GDF officer on $100,000 bail for Linden biker’s death
Lieutenant Colonel, Courtney Mendonca, a 48year-old officer of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), has been placed on $100,000 station bail followinghisinvolvementin a fatal accident on Saturday, at Burnham Drive, Wismar, Linden,Region10.
The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Kellon Sumner, of Lot 2046 Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden.PolicesaidMonday, thatthefatalaccident,which occurred around 01:40 hrs, involved motorcycle CP 6059,riddenbySumner,and motorcarPWW2029,driven byMendonca.
The officer’s vehicle has been lodged at the Wismar PoliceStation,policesaidin itsstatement.
According to the report, Sumner was proceeding
north, “allegedly at a fast rate, [and] collided with the left front (door) of the car.”
“The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a safety helmet…was flung from the
motorcycle and fell onto the road.”
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multiple injuries and was picked up by public-spirited citizens, who rushed him to
Complex, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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transported to the Linden Senior Citizens Association Funeral Home’s Mortuary, whereitiscurrentlyawaiting apost-mortemexamination.
Police also reported that a breathalyzer test was administered to Mendonca, which showed below the legal limit of .045 and .041 BAC.
Go-Invest partners with Japan to advance international business linkages during World Expo 2025
The Guyana Office for Investment, in partnership with the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ), successfully facilitated a targeted international business matching session through the J-GoodTech ExpoMatchingPortal.
ThesessiontookplaceonApril28,2025, in Osaka, Japan, and formed part of the activities supporting the participation of Guyana’s private sector delegation during World Expo 2025 This high-level engagement marked a strategic effort to position Guyanese companies on the global stage by connecting them with innovative, investment ready Japanese enterprises. In attendance was Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer of Guyana and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, whose presence underscored the national priority placed on fostering cross border commercial partnerships and facilitating international market access for Guyana’s private sector. Operated by SME SUPPORT JAPAN, J-GoodTech is a premier business matching platform that connects more than 38,000companiesacrossindustriesincluding manufacturing, wholesale, and services. It enablescurated,interestalignedengagement between Japanese and international
usthatmorethanthreeoutof four young people in Jamaica have experienced some form of violence in their lives. Let that sink in,” Swabysaid.
“Three out of four Nearlyoneineveryfourgirls has been a victim of sexual violence before reaching adulthood.And boys are not untouched. Over one in 10 have endured the same horror This compounds the fact that more than half of our boys and girls have experienced physical violence. And this is most times at the hands of those who should be protecting them. This is more than a child protection issue,” he continued.
“Thisisanationalcrisis. The violence is not only in our homes; it’s in our communities, and it’s in our schools. One in three boys says he’s aware of gang activity in his school, and one in four girls say the same. And even when the wounds are deep on the navel,toomanychildrenare still left to suffer in silence. One in ten young people have faced sexual violence have access to professional help. One in ten. That data speaks volumes about the pain and as well as the breakdown of our system of care.Abreakdownoftrust,a breakdown of outrage. But I stand here this evening with a message that cuts through
the darkness Violence against children is preventable, and more importantly, it is unacceptable Every slap, everyinsult,everyunwanted touch, and every moment a childfeelslefttofeelunsafe chips away at something sacred,”Swabysaid. He said the annual child and exploitation candlelight vigilshouldserveasasignal to stand against child abuse a n d c r e a t e s a f e r communities.
“While we may light candles tonight in remembrance.Letthemburn as a signal, a signal that we willact,andwewillactnow. Actnow.Standagainstchild
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businesses, with a strong emphasis on innovation, scalability, and sustainable cooperation.
As a result of this engagement, members of Guyana’s private sector gained direct accesstotheJ-GoodTechplatform,allowing them to explore opportunities for collaborationandsubmitprofilesforstrategic business matching. In addition to using the digital portal, several members of the delegation were also able to meet directly with Japanese counterparts, initiating discussions on potential partnerships and jointinitiatives.
ThismilestonereflectstheGuyanaOffice for Investment’s proactive efforts to strengtheninternationallinkagesandbroaden theglobalreachoflocalenterprises.Italigns with the Government of Guyana’s Vision 2030 development strategy, which places emphasis on economic diversification, private sector competitiveness, and sustainabledevelopment.
The Guyana Office for Investment remains committed to facilitating global partnerships and driving foreign direct investment in ways that empower local businesses and position Guyana as a rising investment destination in the global economy (DPI)
Dead: Kellon Sumner
McLaughlin-Levrone and Bednarek clinch second slam titles as Grand Slam Track Miami delivers a thrilling finale
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McLaughlin-Levrone,
Kenny Bednarek, and Trey Cunningham secured their second straight Grand Slam TracktitlesonSundayasthe Miami leg of the series closedinspectacularfashion attheAnsinSportsComplex.
McLaughlin-Levrone delivered another clinical performance in the women's 400m, winning the final in 49.69s to seal the women's long hurdles title and the US$100,000 prize after also winning in Kingston Jamaica'sAndrenetteKnight placed third in the race with 51.80s but finished second overall in the Slam
US$50,000,whileAmerican Anna Hall ran 51.68s for second in the race and third overall Jamaica's Shiann Salmon clocked 52.17s for fourth.
Bednarek closed out the meet in style, storming to victory in the men's 200m final with a world-leading 19.84s(+0.2),replicatinghis wininKingstontoclaimthe men's short sprint Slam title and another US$100,000 Jamaica's Oblique Seville produced a lifetime best of 20.13s to finish third in the race and secure second o
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US$50,000, while Great
Britain's Zharnel Hughes (2ndintherace)endedthird in the Slam for US$30,000. Andre De Grasse of Canada ran 20.23s for fourth and Akeem Blake of Jamaica waseighthin21.09s. In the men's 100m short hurdles, Trey Cunningham was dominant once again. The American blazed to a personal best 10.17s (+0.7) to win his second straight final and top the Slam standings with 24 points, earning the US$100,000 prize. France's Sasha Zhoya clocked a personal best 10.36s to place third in the raceandtakesecondoverall (US$50,000), while
American Jamal Britt was second in the race and finishedthirdoverall.
Thewomen's800mfinal was a nail-biter, with Kenya's Mary Moraa winning in 1:59.51, good enough for third overall in the Slam and a US$30,000 prize.American Nikki Hiltz (1:59.75) finished second in the race and overall (US$50,000), while Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu, third in the race at 1:59.84, capturedtheoveralltitleand US$100,000 Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji was fourth in 1:59.94, while St. Vincent's ShafiquaMaloneywassixth in2:00.96.
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Naser of Bahrain placed second in the race and overall (US$50,000), and AmericanIsabellaWhittaker was third in both categories.
Jamaicans Nickisha Pryce (22.77s) and Stacey Ann Williams (22 98s) placed fourth and seventh respectively Brazil's Alison dos Santos continued his winning ways in the men's long hurdles, capturing the Slam crown with a lifetime best44.55sinthe400mfinal.
In the women's 3000m, Ethiopia's Hirut Meshesha clocked a lifetime best 8:22.72 to win the race and finish second overall ( U S $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 ) H e r compatriot Medina Eisa (8:23.08)tooksecond,while Kenya's Agnes Ngetich was thirdintheraceandclaimed the overall title and US$100,000.
Dominican Republic's Marileidy Paulino completed a sensational double in Miami, winning the women's 200m in a personal best and national record 22.30s (+1.0) to seal the Sl
e and US$100,000 Salwa Eid
Curry helps Warriors...
Frompage20 eventh-placefinish.
Houston's defeat in the decider meant they failed to become the 14th team to comefrom3-1behindtowin aNBAplay-offseries.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers won 121-112 at the ClevelandCavalierstotakea 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final playoffseries.
Andrew Nembhard top scoredforthePacerswith23 points while team-mate TyreseHaliburtonadded22.
The Cavaliers, who finished top of the Eastern Conference, were beaten for thefirsttimeinthisseason's play-offsfollowingtheir4-0 first-round play-off series victoryagainstMiami.
"We're definitely the heavy underdog, but we're trying to control what we can," said Haliburton. "It gives us a lot of momentum for sure, but this is the best teaminourconference.They don'tlosemuch.”
American Grant Fisher claimed his second 5000m win of the series, clocking 13:40.32s to top the men's long distance standings Ireland's Andrew Coscoran, whofinishedthirdintherace with 13:46 30s, placed secondintheSlamrankings.
The Grand Slam Track Seriesnowshiftsfocustoits third stop in Philadelphia later this month, with athletes chasing not just glory but life-changing paydays.
American Chris Robinson followed with 45.86s for secondplaceinboththerace and overall standings Jamaica'sMalikJamesKing ran46.37sforfifth.
Guyana Amazon Warriors to host 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League
The Guyana Amazon
Warriors will proudly reprisetheirroleashosts for the 2025 edition of the ExxonMobilGuyanaGlobalSuper League (GSL), scheduled to take place from 10 to 18 July at the iconicProvidenceStadium.
The Amazon Warriors, champions of the 2023 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), will join four elite franchises from around the globe as they vie for the prestigiousGSLtrophyandashare of the US$1 million prize fund.
With international talent convergingonGuyana,thestageis set for another exhilarating tournament that showcases worldclass T20 cricket alongside the vibrantcultureofthehostnation.
The Amazon Warriors came heartbreakingly close to reaching theGSLfinalin2024,fallingshort only on Net Run Rate after a
spiritedcampaign.
N e v e r t h e l e s s , t h e y demonstrated their trademark resilience and class, hallmarks that have defined their CPL journey One of the most consistent teams in CPL history, the Amazon Warriors have qualified for the playoffs every year, reaching the final on an incredible seven occasions They addedyetanotherstrongseasonto their record books by finishing as runners-upinthe2024CPL
Looking ahead to another thrilling chapter, Sir Clive Lloyd, ChairmanoftheExxonMobilGSL, shared his excitement: “The Guyana Amazon Warriors were brillianthostsforthetournamentin 2024,andIknowalltheplayersand visiting teams appreciated the warm welcome they received Beyond the cricket, the Warriors and the people of Guyana helped
showcasethisincrediblecountryto the world. This year's tournament o
The 2025 ExxonMobil GSL promisestobuildonthesuccessof the 2024 tournament, bringing thrillingcontestsandunforgettable momentstothecricket-lovingfans ofGuyanaandbeyond.
With the Amazon Warriors set to battle for home glory, and an impressive lineup of global challengers, this summer's showdown is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the internationalcricketcalendar
Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early and be part of a celebration where sport, culture, andCaribbeanflairuniteunderone banner
Slingerz stay unbeaten
Neron Barrow netted twice for the GPF in their 2-0 win over Den Amstel FC.
Another weekend of action in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League saw Slingerz Football Club continue their perfect start to the season, with a clinical 2–0 win over Fruta Conquerors at the National Training Centre in Providence on Sundayevening.
The Vergenoegen-based club extendedtheirwinningstreaktosix games, maintaining their position atthetopofthetablewith18points.
Slingerzhavenowscored32goals whileconcedingjusttwo;themost dominant record in the league so far After a goalless first half, Marcus Tudor, last season's joint top scorer, broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. The Lindener latchedontoaperfectlytimedlong pass from centre-back Romain Brackenridge, calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to give Slingerza1–0lead.
In stoppage time, versatile
defenderLeoLovellsealedthewin with a composed finish after pouncingonalooseballinsidethe box.
Fruta Conquerors had lost possession through Bryan Wharton, allowing Lovell to capitalize and power his shot beyondthereachofthedefenders.
Slingerz FC will face Ann's GroveUnitedthisSaturdayasthey looktoextendtheirleadatthetop, withthreematchesremaininginthe firstroundoftheleague.
Ann's Grove head into that clash on the back of a heavy 8–0 defeat to defending champions GDF
The Army team produced a dominant display, with goals from Ian Dooker (8', 45'), Shemar Scott (20', 88'), Keron Spencer (33'), Chris Macey (45+'), Malcolm Miggins (60'), and Jeffery Pereira (64').ItmarkedGDF'sthirdwinof the season, adding to their two defeatsandadraw
Guyana Amazon Warriors will hosts the 2025 edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League.
…GDF, Police, and Western Tigers secure vital wins
Meanwhile, Ann's Grove suffered their fourth loss in seven games,withtheironlywincoming against Mainstay Goldstar They alsorecordedtwodraws.
The Guyana Police Force also collected three points, thanks to a brace from their in-form striker Neron Barrow, who scored in the 6th and 58th minutes to secure a 2–0victoryoverDenAmstel.
The win takes Coach Wayne Dover's side to 14 points from seven matches, keeping them in secondplacebehindSlingerz.
Action between Western Tigers and Monedderlust FC in the GFF Elite League.
Western Tigers won 2 - 1.
On Saturday, Western Tigers handed Monedderlust FC their fourth defeat of the campaign with a2–1win.
Goals from Simeon Moore (9') and Samuel Garnett (30') gave Western Tigers the edge, while RyanRosenettedaconsolationfor Monedderlustinthe65thminute.
Western Tigers now sit on 13 points,withfourwins,oneloss,and onedraw
Coach Charles Pollard's side will return to action this Saturday, openingadouble-headerat6:30pm
against struggling Mainstay Goldstar
The Essequibo-based side has endured a torrid campaign, conceding a staggering 41 goals in six matches, making them the league'sbottomteam.
LookingaheadtoSunday,May 11,FrutaConquerorswillfaceDen Amstel at 6:30 pm, followed by a clash between GDF and Santos at 9:00pm.
All matches will take place at the GFF National Training Centre inProvidence.
Charity
Charit Waramuri
Sec’ and
Top dominate in 2025 Blue Water Shipping U15 Girls’ School C/ship
thecountry Notably,newteamsfromtheMabarumaDistrict have joined, reflecting the GFF's commitment to expanding girls'footballintoeveryregionofGuyana.
InRegion2,matcheswerehostedattheRichmondground, where schools such as Charity Secondary, Abram Zuil, Kabakaburi,Cottonfield,andWakapoabattledforsupremacy
Cottonfield Secondary opened their campaign with a narrow1-0winoverKabakaburi.AbramZuilthenplayedouta competitive1-1drawwithCharitySecondarybeforebouncing back with a convincing 3-1 win over Kabakaburi. Charity Secondary responded with a dominant 5-0 victory over Cottonfield and rounded out their group stage with a 3-1 triumphoverKabakaburi.
In the final Region 2 fixture, Cottonfield andAbram Zuil drew1-1inatightlycontestedmatch.
Charity Secondary emerged as Region two champions, lifting the trophy presented by regional coordinator Fenton Williams.Theirstriker,VeronicaChatra,earnedtheTopGoal Scorerawardafternettingfourgoalsintheopeninground.
Meanwhile, Region 1 action unfolded in Moruca with SantaRosa,Kamwatta,Waramuri,andKwebannaSecondary competinginspiritedfashion.
Santa Rosa started strong with a 2-1 win over Kamwatta and followed it up with a commanding 5-0 result against Kwebanna. Waramuri Secondary made their mark with a consistent showing, edging Kwebanna 1-0, defeating Santa Rosa1-0,andsecuringanother1-0winagainstKamwatta. Kamwattaclosedtheircampaignonapositivenotewitha 2-1 victory over Kwebanna, showcasing the progress and determinationofbothsides.
The championship continues in the coming weeks across variousregions.Thisyearintroducesarevampedformat,with the Round of 16 set to be hosted in Regions 2, 3, 5, 10, and Georgetown, bringing high-level competition closer to communities across Guyana. The finals will return to the NationalTrainingCentre(NTC)inGeorgetown.
With record participation, growing fan interest, and continued investment in grassroots development, the 2025 BlueWaterShippingU15Girls'Championshipisprovingtobe acatalystforthefutureofgirls'footballinGuyana.
Veronica Chatra (right) secures Most Goal trophy in Region 2
Charity Secondary receiving winner’s trophy after dominating Region 2 leg.
