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Glenn Lall urges Guyanese to demand
Ring-Fencing of oil projects
…Accusespolitical partiesofbetrayingnation soldier recovered killed in accident moments
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…sayshewillnotspeakoneveryissue whileRamjattanunsureaboutBill'sstatus to address Oil Spill
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Leader of the AFC, Nigel Hughes
Glenn Lall urges Guyanese to demand Ring-Fencing of oil projects
…Accusespolitical partiesofbetrayingnation
Pu b l i s h e r o f
Kaieteur News, Dr Glenn Lall, issued a rallying cry to the Guyanesepeopletowakeup to what he described as the "betrayal" of the nation's interestsintheoilsector
Lall lambasted the People's Progressive Party (PPP), the People's National Congress (PNC), and the Alliance For Change (AFC) on Saturday, accusing all three major political parties
of capitulating to ExxonMobil and failing to implement ring-fencing provisions in the country's oilcontracts.
According to him, this single policy change—ringf e n c i n g e a c h o i l project could transform Guyana "overnight" into a nation truly benefiting from itsoilwealth.
“There is no debate,” Lall asserted on his TikTok page. “If they ring-fence the oilprojectstoday,Guyanese couldstartlivinglikeanoilrichnationtomorrow.”
He likened the current situation to a series of vivid analogies: buying feed for your chickens only to have the neighbor's fowl eat it; planting rice and having someone else harvest and sell it, handing you back a pintofrice;orbakingacake with your own ingredients onlytobetossedcrumbs.
Ineachcase,Lallsaid,it illustrated how Guyana's oil profits are being siphoned offbyExxonMobilwhilethe people are left with mere “crumbs” and “10-day parttimejobs.”
“Exxon is walking away with the whole cake,” he said “And our so-called
leadersarelettingthem.”
He also decried the absence of basic safeguards and transparency in the sector, noting that Guyana has not installed a single independent meter to monitordailyoilproduction, has failed to employ qualified oil experts to oversee operations, and has passed legislation that allows ExxonMobil to pay notaxes.
Lall also criticised a recent law that shields E
company from full liability in the event of an oil spill, callingit“disgraceful.”
He accused the government of hiding critical audit reports and refusing to place caps on E x x o n ' s i n t e r e s t charges financial decisions that he claimed
“ O u r neighbours Trinidad, Brazil, Suriname—they all ring-fence their oil projects toavoidbeingrobbed,”Lall said, adding, “But not Guyana.”
With the prospect of a seventh oil project on the horizon,Lallwarnedthatthe country is again poised to forgo ring-fencing, potentially deepening the lossesforfuturegenerations.
“This is our last chance,” he said,“tobecomethelandlord in our own country—or a squatterinit.
The choice is in your fingerandyourmouth.”
Appealing to Guyanese ahead of the upcoming elections on September 1, Lall urged voters to
Publisher of Kaieteur News, Dr. Glenn Lall
reconsider supporting the current political leadership, whom he accuses of selling outthecountry'sfuture.
“Are you really going to handthesesamepartiesyour fingeronSeptember1st?”he asked.
“Are you really going to
say yes to this sellout, to being used, lied to, and robbedagain?”
The message ended with aplea:“Ifthiswakesyouup, evenalittle—pleaseshareit. Becausethetruthmustreach every corner of this country beforeit'stoolate.”
President Ali assents to controversial Oil Spill Bill ignoring int’l and local concerns
Despite attracting criticism from various stakeholders, locally and internationally, President IrfaanAlihasassentedtothe controversial Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, R e s p o n s e a n d ResponsibilityBill.
Thebillwastabledinthe NationalAssembly onApril 28 and approved through government's one-seat majority in the House on May16.
AccordingtotheOfficial Gazette, the Head of State signed the Bill into law on May28.
His approval to the controversial legislation comes on the heels of numerous concerns raised about the provisions in the Law In fact, a number of Guyanese and international bodies had publicly urged thePresidentnottoassentto the legislation, citing violations to Guyana's international legal obligations.
Twoofthemostpressing concerns raised so far about thelawrelatestoitsfailureto ensure Guyana secures an unlimitedguaranteefromthe parent companies of petroleum companies that operate locally and the fact that the law only provides oneyearforanaffectedparty to claim for compensation after the occurrence of a spill.
US-multibillion dollardamages
In a letter to President Ali, dated May 27, 2025, a group of 37 individuals and organizations from across theregionurgedtheHeadof StatenottoassenttotheBill, in light of the controversy andits“legaldefects”.
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n Association,Jamaica;Diana McCaulay- Jamaica EnvironmentTrust,Jamaica; Emmanuel Williams, Coquenomade-fraternite, Martinique and Beverly Bain, Trinidad and Tobago were among the regional signatoriesoftheletter
Guyanese citizens and organizations affiliated with Transparency Institute Guyana Inc (TIGI), Red Thread, Caribbean Labour
Solidarity, African Remembrance Day Committee, Guyanese Organization of Indigenous Peoples (GOIP), The GreenheartMovement,Ram & McRae and The Breadfruit Collective also attached their signatures to theletter,amongothers.
In the document seen by this newspaper, they explained, “We the undersigned are citizens of Guyana residing in Guyana or members of the Guyana diaspora or people of the Caribbean. We are deeply concerned that ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd 's deepwater
petroleum operations offshore Guyana are a danger to Guyana and the Caribbean.”
The citizens pointed out that Environmental Impact
Assessments (EIAs) conducted by ExxonMobil show that an oil spill in Guyana could hit Jamaica, withoveradozenCaribbean countries being negatively affected.
“ThiscouldresultinUS$ billions in harm to the economies, businesses, l i v e l i h o o d s a n d environmentsofGuyanaand the Caribbean,” they noted
President IrfaanAli
astheyshiftedtheirattention to the Oil Pollution Bill, whichwasnotassentedtoat thetimetheletterwassent.
The citizens informed thePresidentthattheBillhas been condemned by experts as unconstitutional and an attempt by the Guyana government to change the law in order to protect ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd.'s p a r e n t c o m p a n y , ExxonMobil Corporation, from having to pay for oil spill damage to Guyana and theCaribbean.
To this end, they argued t h a t E x x o n M o b i l Corporation (the parent company) should not be permitted to produce oil
Guyana Lim
ed (the subsidiary) unless it can show that its operations are safe and the company will pay for all the damage done toenvironments,businesses, economies, communities, andlivelihoods.
Presidentignores
The President has not only ignored the calls made by local stakeholders but also regional bodies such as theCommonwealthLawyers Association (CLA), which previously urged him not to assenttotheBill.
The body, in a statement on Thursday, explained, “The Oil Pollution Bill has
unconstitutional, contrary to Guyana's international legal commitmentsandanattempt to reverse the impact of judicial rulings. These are seriouscriticismswhich,asa matter of good governance based on the rule of law, oughttobeaddressedbefore any exercise of the President'sassent.”
Withelectionsscheduled to be held on September 1, the President is expected to issue a Proclamation dissolving Parliament. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association, therefore, pointedoutthatthispresents an opportunity to ensure g
withholding assent to the Billandleavingtheseissues for the new Parliament to address “through a proper democratic process consistent with international standards, including public participation.”
With the Bill passed in lessthanthreeweekssinceit was first read in Parliament, the Association flagged the lackofproperconsultation,a breach of the Escazu AgreementtowhichGuyana is a party An objective of this Agreement is to
environmental decisionmakingprocess.
Moreover , CLA noted thatArticle197oftheUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
cooperateonaregionalbasis with other states and competent international organisations to formulate
recommended practices and procedures to protect and p
environment, taking into account characteristic regional features. This is reflected in the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas which req
s the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its memberstatestocollaborate in “safeguarding their marine environment from pollutants and hazardous wastes.”
As such, theAssociation calledonGuyanatodevelop itsoilspillresponselawand systems in cooperation with CARICOM and the CaribbeanStates.
In addition to the CLA, internationalaward-winning environmental lawyer, Melinda Janki, as well as attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram, highlighted a number of flaws in the legislation. F o r m e r H e a d o f Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams, also described the legislation as an attempt to undotheHighCourt'sruling for unlimited oil spill protection.
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EDITORIAL
The biggest win of all!
ThePPPCGovernmentisappealingtocitizenstobrace themselves, hold tight. Vice President Jagdeo stated that 'Guyanaisnotawashwithoilmoney'. Guyaneseknowtwo thingsfromtoughcircumstances. First,theydon'thavethe kindofmoneythatshouldbecomingtotheminthisoilrich country Second, they note how the government raids the national treasury as though it is some petty cash box to be accessed for anything that attracts its attention. Insatiable greediness fueling runaway corruption, or the demand of necessarycircumstancesthatjustcannotwait?
Since the PPPC Government has been in charge in the post 2020 era, national budgets have broken record after record. Eachyearhasseenawhopperofabudget,and2025 has continued the trend with a record-breaking $1.382T, 20.6% greater than the budget of 2024. Yet there is the amazing thing that just happened: the PPPC Government wentsmartlytoparliamentanduseditsone-seatmajorityto approve an additional $57.5B supplementary budget. To seek a 4.1% funding supplement over this year's biggest budget may appear to be minute, but nothing could be fartherfromreality Whyisthisamountneededsosoon,a matterofslightlyoverthreemonths,sincethepassingofthe hugenationalbudget? Howisitthat$57.5Bisintroduced in parliament so casually, passed so quickly, with the governmentmovingon,asthoughthisisroutine?
Questionshavebeenraisedabouttheextentofplanning that went into the preparation of this year's budget. We at thispaperbelievethatwhensizablesupplementarybudgets become routine, it suggests that the careful planning expected in the minister's final budget is more imagined than real. If it has been one year, with parliament being approachedforsupplementarybillions,theremaybesome overlooking. Ifithasbeenonesupplementonlyinayear, there could be some seeing with the government, particularlyifit'slateintheyear Therecorddoesnotallow thiscourtesy,andthisisjustgoingbackto2023and2024, eachyearseeingthepresentationofarecordbudget.
In 2024, the PPPC Government went to parliament in August for an additional $40B, which was followed in Novemberwithanappealforanother$84.5B. Ineffect,the government gave itself a nice 10% bonus, on top of the record$1.146T2024budget. Thebudgethadathemeof “Stayingthecourse,buildingprosperityforall.” Ifthereis somethingtobesaid,supplementsdidstaythecoursewith two juicy ones approved. But the questions linger regarding that vision and theme about that “prosperity”, regardingwhereitis,andforwhom? Itwouldbehelpfulto get a peek into Dr. Ashni Singh's head to find out his definitionof“all”.
The budget in 2023 was $781.9B. But another $31B wassoughtbythegovernmentinJuly,plus$61BinAugust, and25.9BinthelaterstagesofDecember Arecordbudget in2023,andstillthegovernmenthadtopropitselfupwith schemesthatneverseethelightofthefullesttransparency, sometimes only negligible. When the government gave itselfanother$117.9Bin2023,thatwasaslick15%tacked on what was sold under the banner of “improving lives today, building prosperity for tomorrow.” The minister in chargeofnationalbudgets,Dr Singh,shouldexplainwhose lives are improved when so many Guyanese are hungry, livingwiththefearoverthesourceoftheirnextmeal. On the prosperity scoreboard, that has been a steady theme in nationalbudgets. AsignificantfractionofGuyanesehasall but given up on the PPPC Government's promised prosperity, dismissing it as a mirage at best, and a cheap salestrickatworst.Theuniquecontextofthe2025budgetis thatthisisanelectionyear Andwithindaysofannouncing anelectiondate,thegovernmentwasinfullhustlemodeto sneak that $57.5B under the gate before parliament is dissolved. ThereismorethanthesuspicionthatGuyanese areseeing. Thewholeatmospheresurroundingthis$57.5B supplementary budget reeks of the sinister It's one more trick, which this government has become so proficient at performing.
Let us use the comprehensive Environmental Protection Act instead of the highly defective Oil Spill Bill
(OGGN) supports the broad spread of objections to the
Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill, passed narrowly by the National Assembly of Guyana on 16 May2025,butnotyetgiven Presidential assent This broadspreadincludesatleast the following protests published in the daily independent newspapers KaieteurNewsandStabroek News:
Before the parliamentary session –13April,KaieteurNews, e
m ExxonMobils own mouth', https://wwwkaieteurnewso nline.com/2025/04/13/from-
exxonmobils-own-mouth/ 24 April, Kaieteur News, article 'Oil spill bill for Parliament Monday', https://www.kaieteurne wsonline com/2025/04/24/o il-spill-bill-for-parliamentmonday/ 26 April, Stabroek News, article 'AFC ponders if oil spill bill is a political gimmick ahead of elections', https://wwwstabroekne ws com/2025/04/26/news/g uyana/afc-ponders-if-oilspill-bill-is-a-politicalgimmick-ahead-ofelections/
After the parliamentary session - at least 14 articles, and a statement from the Commonwealth Lawyers Association. 29 April, Kaieteur News,
article 'Govt retreats from fight against unlimited oil spill liability so must withdraw court appeal', https://www.kaieteurne wsonline com/2025/04/29/g ovt-retreats-from-fightagainst-unlimited-oil-spillliability-so-must-withdrawcourt-appeal/ Ram, C. (2025, May 16). Undoing Sandil Kissoon. Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded –Column 155. Stabroek News, https://wwwstabroekne ws.com/2025/05/16/features /the-road-to-firstoil/undoing-sandil-kissoon/ 17 May, Kaieteur News, article ''Govt passes law protecting parent companies from paying for
oil spill', https://wwwkaieteurne wsonline com/2025/05/17/g ovt-passes-law-protectingparent-companies-frompaying-for-oil-spill/ 19 May, Kaieteur News, article ''Troubling flaws in oil spill law, https://wwwkaieteurne wsonline.com/2025/05/19/tr oubling-flaws-in-oil-spilllaw/ 20 May, Kaieteur News, article ''Don't sign that Bill', https://wwwkaieteurne wsonline com/2025/05/20/d ont-sign-that-bill/ 21 May, Kaieteur News, article ''Oil Spill law cancels High Courts decision for unlimited protection - Dr. Adams', (Continue on page 5)
Guyana is not ready for free, fair, and credible elections
DearEditor:
President Irfaan Ali's announcement of elections onSeptember1,2025,isnot aboutdemocracy—it'sabout deception. Guyana is not ready for free, fair, and credible elections. President Ali, Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)
Chair (
e
'd) Jus
Claudette Singh, and Opposition Leader Aubrey Nortonareallacutelyaware of this truth.Yet, despite the glaring deficiencies, the outdated, bloated voters list andtheabsenceofbiometric verification, they are pressingforward.Thisisnot
I
is dangerous. And it must not beallowed.
At a meeting held on March12,2025,theGuyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) engaged directly with GECOM Chair Justice Claudette Singh and Chief E l e c t i o n s O ff i c e r (CEO)Vishnu Persaud. The CEO claimed a proposal wouldbeupdated,senttothe Commission,andforwarded to the government for funding Months have passed No action No urgency No respect for the peopleofthiscountry
And don't let them tell you the country can't afford it.Ifthegovernmentcanfind $57 5 billion in a supplemental budget less than four months after passing a $1 38 trillion budget,thenitcandamnwell find $4.1 billion (US$20 million) to protect the integrity of our elections. It was the CEO who told this nation what the cost of the exercisewas.
If Ghana, with an electoral roll of 15 million, could implement biometric registrationinjustsixweeks, thereisnoreasonGuyana, (Continueonpage7)
Urgent Call for Accountability in Handling Public Funds During Elections Period
DearEditor, It has come to my attention that Ministers of the Government and other political employees are pressuring Accounting Officers to improperly release public funds for campaigning and political activities This behaviour
Guyanese are looking forward to free, fair and transparent elections
DearEditor, Democracyistheoxygen of society Without democracy, society degenerates to a state of anomie, and in the words of the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, the life of citizens is reduced to a state where life can be 'nasty, brutishandshort'.
It is in the above context that the announcement by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to hold national and regional elections on September 1, 2025 within the constitutional timeframe hastobeseen.
T h i s i s i n d e e d commendable and accords with the democratic wishes oftheGuyanesepeople.
giventoitbyPresidentAliis more than adequate, having regard to the above Unfortunately, the previous general elections were marred by a number of unsavoryactionsengineered byrogueelementswithinthe GECOM Secretariat in collaboration with the then A P N U + A F C administration. The hope is that adequate measures are putinplacetoavoidanysuch recurrence.
The will of the electorate must at all times bethebasisofrule,andany attempt to subvert that sacred principle must be dealt with condignly with thefullforceofthelaw.
Guyanese are looking forward to free, fair and transparentelections.
P P P / C G e n e r a l Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has welcomed the announcement by President AliofSeptember1,2025as the date for elections and expressed his confidence thattherulingPPP/Cwillbe returned to office based on its record of having delivered on its manifesto promises to the Guyanese electorate
The same cannot be said of the APNU and the AFC, which are apparently strugglingtoformacoalition to contest the elections as they did in the two previous elections.
No Minister, political operative, or even the P
responsibility for any improper spending You alone will face scrutiny and accountability
With
elections now set and c
imminent, I strongly advise all Accounting Officers to upholdthehigheststandards o f i n t e g
y a n d accountability Resist any unjustified demands to misuse public resources for partisancampaigning. Be firm in your resolve
s, including Permanent Secretaries and Regional Executive Officers, that the responsibility for safeguardingandaccounting for public funds rests solely and squarely upon your shoulders.
and explicitly tell Ministers and political functionaries: "No, the money cannot and will not be used for campaigning."
Letitbeclear,corruption will not be tolerated. Any Accounting Officer complicitindivertingpublic fundsforcampaignpurposes w i l l f a c e s e r i o u s consequences. No Minister or political figure will be able to shield you from accountability, a reality you must clearly understand Protect the people's money A c t r e s p o n s i b l y, transparently, and courageously
GaneshMahipaul,M.P
Theresponsibilityisnow on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to put the necessary mechanisms in place to ensure that the elections are free,fairandtransparent.
The establishment of a permanentcommissionand secretariat, along with the introduction of continuous r e g i s t r a t i o n , h a s strengthened GECOM institutionally and its capacity to deliver elections atreasonablenotice.
The three-month period
The days of rigged elections and blatant disregard for constitutional rule and the norms of democracy must be condemned to the trash bin of our political history Guyana in the past has had i t s f a i r s h a r e o f undemocraticrule
It was not until the intervention of the United States and other democratic nations that democracy was finally restored to the country on October 5, 1992 after nearly three decades of PNCauthoritarianrule.
With nomination date just around the corner, the political opposition is challengedtocomeupwith acredibleslatetomatchthe tested leadership of the i n c u m b e n t P P P / C leadership
HydarAlly
The same old wine, some in new bottles
DearEditor,
The political opposition in Guyana continues with their obstructionist behaviourtowardsPresident Ali's announcement of September1,2025adatefor holdingelectionsinGuyana.
At a press conference held earlier this week the opposition-sponsored members of the commission declared that the President's announcementofadatewas “premature” implying that the President should have waiteduntilsuchtimehewas toldthatthecommissionhad completed discussing all the concerns the political opposition had raised at statutory meetings of the commission.
What this meant was the opposition wanted to veto the constitutional prerogative of the President to name a date on which electionmustbeheld.
There was even talk in opposition quarters that the Chair should withdraw her state of readiness communicationforelections inthreemonths.
Here are some of the demands the opposition wanted settled by the commission before a date could be announced by the President
1.Thataninternalreview of the 2020 elections be carried out by GECOM, not bytheCourts;
2 That biometrics for registration and voter identification be introduced forthe2025elections;
3.That names of persons whomayhavediedoverseas be removed from the voters list;
4.That the extant voters list be scrapped as was done in 1990 because it is 'bloated;'
5.That a fresh house-tohouse registration exercise be conducted with a view to compilinganewvoterslist;
6.That a house- to-house exercise be conducted to verifywhetherthosepersons whose names appear on the voters list actually reside at the address that appears on thesaidlist;
7.That 'to be domiciled' belegallydefinedandsettled before a commonwealth citizen can be registered to vote;
8 That the Guyana Elections Commission works in concubinage with the Chief Immigration Officer to provide the Commission with real-time information about the movementofpersonswhose names appear on the voters' listinandoutofGuyana;
9 That prisoners, particularly those on remand, be registered and allowedtovote;
10That the laws and regulations applicable to LocalGovernmentElections
are applicable mutatis mutandis to General and RegionalElections
11.That all the above opposition concerns should have been settled before the Chair of Elections Commission can advise the President that it is ready to hold an election in three months.
My point is that for over three to four years now, the commission has been discussing these matters withnoagreementreached; No.1wasrejectedbythe commission on the ground that only a court of law can do such a review by way of anElectionPetition;
No. 2 was discussed but c o n s i d e r e d n o t implementable for elections 2025;
No. 3 was discussed but the opposition has made no workable or practical methodologyofhowthiscan bedone;
No. 4 was discussed but rejected since it was the current list that was used in the 2020 elections won by theAPNU+AFC;
No.5wasrejectedonthe ground that the current list, when updated through a process of claims and objections,aninternalcrossmatching exercise and with the adding of names of persons who would have attainedtheageof18; No. 6 was rejected since
it was thrown out by the Court
No. 7 was discussed but forwarded to the Attorney General's Chamber for advice; The AG responded advising the commission to continue with the practice it hasexecutedinthepastwith respect to registration of Commonwealthcitizensand that there is no need to deviatetherefrom;
No. 8 was discussed and rejectedonthegroundthatit is unacceptable and unnecessary to have the police involved as an appendage to the Elections Commission;
No. 9 this matter was discussedbutwasforwarded to the AG's chambers for advice.Thecommissionisto continue discussion on the matter following the receipt of advice from the AG's Chambers.
No.10wasdiscussedand rejected on the ground that advice received was flawed since Local Government Elections and General and Regional Elections are two separate and distinct elections; the former is to e l e c t m e m b e r s t o Neighbourhood Democratic Councilswhilethelatteristo electmembersofparliament andapresident.
No.11wasdiscussedand rejected on the grounds that it is ultra vires the constitutional authority of
the President and to dictate when the President can act. At the same time, it is anotherattempttobogdown the Commission in interminable discussion on matters advanced by the politicaloppositionthatmay go way beyond 2025 Further, it was clearly an attempt to muzzle the chairman and CEO of the Commission, tying their hands from executing their legitimatefunctions.
Nowthatadatehasbeen named for the holding of elections 2025 and a Work Plan has been approved by the commission, it is o b v i o u s t h a t t h e commission will be prioritizing the activities included in its schedule such as a seven-day Claims and Objections period as well as dates for nominations of candidates and identifying symbols among other critical activities necessary for the holding of elections on September1st2025.
In the meantime, while the commission is proceeding full speed ahead with the aim of efficiently a n d e f f e c t i v e l y implementing its work plan, deliberationswillcontinueat the commission with a view to concluding consideration onthetwomattersat7and9 and a few matters reminiscent of the
complaints raised by the political opposition at the recount at theArthur Chung ConventionCentre.
It should be noted however that while the political opposition has e x p r e s s e d e i t h e r dissatisfaction and or disagreement
w i t h a l l t h e aforementioned matters, Guyaneseshouldnotreston their laurels nor adopt a throwback attitude during these critical days when muchworkisrequiredonthe ground.Thereisnoroomfor complacencyatthistime.
Also, Guyanese should beonthealertforanyfurther attempt by the political opposition to disrupt the electoral process given their unpreparedness and their track record that speaks volumes.
They have consistently publicly stated that GECOM is not capable of holding a free and fair election, that it's ' m a n a g e m e n t i s i n c o m p e t e n t a n d unqualified' and that its chairmanis'biased'.
Nothingnew thesame old wine in a few new bottles but all self-serving, advanced by those who remain impervious to the truth and present-day realitiesexistinginGuyana Yoursfaithfully, ClementJ.Rohee
21 May, Kaieteur News, article ''Oil Spill Bill scam to deceive and cancel Judge Kissoons Decision', https://wwwkaieteurnew sonlinecom/2025/05/21/oilspill-bill-scam-to-deceiveand-cancel-judge-kissoonsdecision/ 22 May, Department of Public Information article, '–New oil spill legislation allows for more companies to be held responsible GS Jagdeo', https://dpi.gov.gy/newoil-spill-legislation-allowsfor-more-companies-to-beheld-responsible-gs-jagdeo/ 23 May, Kaieteur News article 'VP Jagdeo defends controversial Oil Spill Law
with no unlimited parent CO. guarantee', https://www.kaieteurnew sonline.com/2025/05/23/vpj a g d e o - d e f e n d scontroversial-oil-spill-lawwith-no-unlimited-parentco-guarantee/ Ram, C (2025, May 23) –The Oil Spill Bill Unfit for presidential assent. Stabroek News,. https://wwwstabroekne wscom/2025/05/23/features /the-road-to-first-oil/the-oilspill-bill-unfit-forpresidential-assent/ 24 May, Kaieteur News article 'VP Jagdeo praises Oil Spill Bill for holding transportation vessels accountable as ExxonMobil gets free pass', https://wwwkaieteurnew sonlinecom/2025/05/24/vpjagdeo-praises-oil-spill-billfor-holding-transportationvessels-accountable-as-
exxonmobil-gets-free-pass/ 24 May, Kaieteur News article '–Presidential consent to Oil Spill Bill would have dire economic consequences to Guyana Dr Adams', https://wwwkaieteurnew sonline.com/2025/05/24/pre sidential-consent-to-oilspill-bill-would-have-direeconomic-consequences-toguyana-dr-adams/
24 May, Kaieteur News feature column, Peeping Tom 'Aledger of loopholes', https://www.kaieteurnew sonline com/2025/05/24/aledger-of-loopholes/
OGGNmembershadalso made analyses of the Oil SpillBillinmid-May,clause byclause,andhadnotedthe same catalogue of conceptual and legal defects inthisBill.
It is of course helpful to beleaguered protesters in Guyana to have the support of the Commonwealth LawyersAssociationalsoon 29 May 2025 against this defective legislation, https://www.commonwealth l a w y e r s c o m / w pcontent/uploads/2025/05/C LA-Statement Guyanasoil-pollution-prepardnessbill final pdf?utm medium =email&utm_campaign=CL A%20Statement%20on%20 Guyanas%20Oil%20Polluti on%20Prevention%20Prepa redness%20Response%20a nd%20Responsibility%20B ill&utm content=CLA%20 Statement%20on%20Guyan as%20Oil%20Pollution%20
In line with its customary practice,thegovernmentused its Parliamentary majority to rush the Bill through its second and third hearings This legislation has dire implications for our nation – its avoidance of any mentionofparentcompany guarantee removes responsibility from Exxon andotheroilcompanies,and saddles already-oppressed Guyanese with potentially monumental clean-up costs fromanyoilspill,nationally andregionally
Surely,suchanimportant Bill should by default go to the select committee on Natural Resources of the
National Assembly to gain bipartisansupport?However, accordingtothewebsite of the NationalAssembly today, that Committee was last active in S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 0 (https://parliamentgovgy/) Whatisnotcleariswhysuch a Bill – even if rewritten to addressthecriticalcomments –isneededanywayforGuyana, as opposed to the obvious benefits to oil companies?
Surely,Guyanashouldbeable torelyonthesweepingscope of the Environmental Protection Act (cap 20-05 1996, revised 2005) and Guyana's ratification of the UnitedNationsConventionon theLawoftheSea(UNCLOS), ratifiedon16November1993?
JanetteBulkan
AndreBrandli
KenrickHunte
DarshanandKhusial
JoePersaud
On behalf of OGGN (wwwoggn org)
Guyana is not ready for free... Kaieteur M@ilbox Kaieteur M@ilbox
Frompage5 with fewer than one million voters, cannot do the same. The problem is not a lack of resources; it is a lack of politicalwill.
This country does not suffer from a shortage of money, but from a shortage of leaders prepared to put the national interest above personalorpartisanagendas.
Let me be very clear: demanding electoral reform isnotaskingtoomuch.
It is consistent with our fundamental right to vote and to have that vote respectedinalegal,credible, and transparent process. Thatmeansfromregistration to voting, to declaration of results, to the allocation of seats, to the formation of a government that reflects the true will of the people
Anything less is not d e m o c r a c y ; i t i s manipulation.
The working class of this country fought hard for the right to 'one-man-one-vote.'
That struggle wasn't waged for this right to be hijacked byaprivilegedfew And we shouldn't stand aside while that right is trampled.Thepeoplealways pay the price when the system fails. The political class will hide behind security, but the ordinary
man and woman The vendors, the drivers, the nurses, bauxite workers, teachers,andsoforth,arethe oneswhosuffer
This must not happen again.Wemustspeaknowto prevent the chaos they are inviting.
Too many are silent, complicit, or worse, enabling this charade. They once did the same under apartheid.
They turned a blind eye to Gaza And now they pretend not to see what's goingoninGuyana. But we see. And we remember.
Wedemand: 1. A clean, credible voters'list
2 Biometric voter verification
3 Total reform of GECOM
Everyparty—PPP,PNC, AFC—has called for these before. Don't come now and pretendotherwise. It can't be right in opposition and wrong in government.
These political parties must stand on principle or step aside In 1990, respondingtodemandsfrom political parties and civil
society, President Desmond Hoyte rescinded the prorogationofParliamentto address urgent calls for electoral reform The GovernmentandOpposition returned to the National Assembly and passed laws thatledtothecreationofthe current GECOM, the introduction of counting of theballotattheplaceofpoll, andotherkeyreforms.
For over a decade, the peopleofGuyana,including political parties, have consistently called for further electoral reform, particularly to address the bloated voters list and to introduce biometric technology to prevent voter fraud. Yet these legitimate demands continue to fall on deaf ears These just demands are being ignored by those who benefit from a corruptsystem,regardlessof the damage it causes to the country and its people. The erosion of our democratic foundation must come to an end I urge my fellow Guyanese to support every lawful action necessary to protect our democratic rights. We cannot remain silentwhileourdemocracyis being dismantled before our eyes. And the time to act is now,nottomorrow Now!
LincolnLewis
Kamal Ramkarran re-elected President of Bar Association
Attorney Kamal Ramkarran was re-elected unopposedtoserveasPresidentoftheBarAssociation ofGuyanaonFriday
TheBarCouncilforthe2025-2026fiscalyearwas electedaspartoftheAssociation's46thAnnualGeneral Meeting, held via Zoom As part of the proceedings, accordingtoastatementissuedonFriday,TeniHousty and Arudranauth Gossai were elected unopposed as Vice Presidents Yashmini Singh was also re-elected unopposedasSecretaryoftheAssociationforasecond term Chevy Devonish was elected unopposed as the new Assistant Secretary, while Gabriel Benn, who servedduringthelasttermasAssistantSecretary,was elected unopposed to the post ofTreasurer The other membersalsoelectedunopposedtotheBarCouncilas Council Members are Robin Stoby, SC, Keoma D Griffith, Horatio Edmondson, Pratesh Satram, Rea HarrisandMohanieAnganoo KashirA Khanserved astheReturningOfficer
Kamal Ramkarran
BLUNTNESS ON INDECENCIES!
In case you haven’t heard, please be informed that as part of our continued effort to channel positive changes in our country, our publisher, Dr. Glenn Lall, has dedicated our Page Seven to be “BLUNT” about on-going indecencies in our land that should matter, not only to us at this publication, but the entire nation.
MONDAY – MAY 26, 2025
The Gas-to-Energy fiasco
By now, all of Guyana must know that the Gas-toEnergy (GTE) project is a cononcitizens.
With a feasibility study engraved on the vice president's brain, and billions still being pumped intotheproject,thiscountry isstillnoclosertoaccessing cheaper, cleaner or more
stableelectricity
Instead, we continue to throw money down a rabbit hole with the hopes of one day completing the project. Withdelaysafterdelaysand notasingleagreementmade public to date for this multibillion-US-dollar initiative, the government should be ashamed to continue defending this project.
With US$1B already spent to complete the pipeline, millions more being spent on arbitration, and two gas plants still strugglingtomakeprogress, responsible actors should be held to account for wasting Guyanese tax dollars on a project that was never feasible in the first place! The truth is, no government would hide documents or
details of a project it truly believestobebeneficial.
TUESDAY- MAY 27, 2025
From Kool-Aid to oil
Nine years after this countrydiscoveredoil,most Guyanese are trapped in their unchanging cycles of poverty, their grandparents' grim view of life's unyieldingcruelties.
There should have been economicindependencethat flows from being part and parcel of sharing in massive oilwealth.
What Guyanese are forced to live with is the dependence cultivated by leaders cheating their promise.
Thesamecallousleaders then hand the citizens a dollar to keep them under control and hanging on a string.
Be patient is the mantra, for there is more like that coming for those who bottle u p t h e i r a n g r y disappointment, and subscribe to the con games of tricksters masquerading asleaders.
What has changed after 59 years of Independence, other than for the flag and accents of those who don't call themselves conquerors
butpartners? Rev JimJones had his Kool-Aid, and he also had promised independencetohisflockof th partners.Inthisthe59 year of Guyana's Independence, oilhasbecomeatoxicbrew, and Guyanese leaders, the newJimJones.
THURSDAY – MAY 29, 2025
War or wipeout?
When does a war stop beingawarandmutateintoa wipeout? What the Israeli war machine is doing has ('wipingoutthePalestinians from the face of the earth') writtenonit.
Historic lands that were coveted long before 1948, theyearofIsrael'sstatehood. Itwasstatehoodfoistedona people, with the backing of many Western powers Backing that tore the fabric of Palestinian existence apart, and sent them scattering across the Middle East, then widerAfrica, and lasttotheendsoftheearth.
The catastrophe for the Palestinians that began then rages even more feverishly andbloodilytoday.
What started as war has now marched past that alreadyuglyword.
FRIDAY – MAY 30, 2025
Corruption: PPP's Kryptonite
A government that governs by fear eventually breeds resentment. A party that relies on intimidation may win elections, but it loseslegitimacy
And in the long run, legitimacy is the currency that matters VP Bharrat Jagdeoknowsthis.Heistoo shrewd a politician not to. Yet he persists, betting that the opposition is too weak, the electorate too forgetful, the resources from oil, too muchtoholdbackprogress. Itisadangerousgamble.
The PPP's greatest e n e m y i s n o t t h e APNU+AFC. It is not Azruddin Mohamed or any other third-party challenger. It is the memory of its own deficiencies. Corruption is not just a scandal—it is a slow-actingpoison.
Whatishappeningtoday in Gaza does not fit the definition of war, as recognized by civilized people. Even in the worst wars,thereisapausesothat the wounded can be withdrawn to safety, hopefully nursed back to some semblance of life. Is it stilltheIsrael/Gaza?
The biggest win of all!
Let's start with the bad news.Ifyou'reasupporterof the Opposition in Guyana, any Opposition PNCR, AFC, AZMO, or that uncle who insists he's forming a party as soon as he gets the paperwork—youmightwant to grab a glass of something strong and come to terms withthis:you'renotgoingto winthePresidencyin2025.
Yes,Iknow Thatsounds brutal. But it's better to face the truth now than be blindsided later when your hopes crash harder than the national internet service duringalivecricketmatch.
Now, I'm not saying this outofspite.I'msayingthisas someone who believes in preventive therapy why suffer in September when youcanprocessyourgriefin Juneandenjoytherestofthe yearwithlowerexpectations and fewer blood pressure pills?
Let me be clear: this is not a condemnation of the Opposition.No.Ifanything, it's a public service announcement. A sort of existential conditioning. A twelve-step program for political sobriety Because once you accept that the PPPCisgoingtowin—once you say, “Yes, Irfaan, I see you,Ihearyou,andIalready know the results”—you are free. Free to pursue goals thatarewithinreach.Freeto avoidpublicheartbreak.
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The PPPC is not merely
inevitability This is a party that turns into a militarygrade electoral machine every five years. They can morph from sluggish bureaucracy to hyperorganised campaign juggernaut in under 48 hours.
Andyes,they'regoingto s p e n d N o t j u s t spend—detonate cash like confetti at a billionaire's wedding. If oil money had legs, it would be dancing at Freedom House. The PPPC campaignwillbeawashwith music trucks, branded umbrellas, and billboards thatcouldblockthesun.But don't panic—money doesn't win everything. Just ask the Americans.Orthatoneuncle who bought a $20,000 wedding ring and still got divorcedinthreemonths.
Look at the last local government elections. The PNCR had a campaign budget that could barely coveramealatafinedining restaurant,yettheystillheld their ground in key municipalities. The moral here?Youdon'tneedbillions to win votes you need strategy, commitment, and legwork.
Let's talk about strategy Notthefantasyoneinwhich the Opposition wins the Presidency. I mean the realisticone—the“let'sdeny the PPPC a parliamentary majority” kind. Because here's the secret sauce: the PPPC, for all their infrastructure, oil boom
Dem Boys Seh...
swagger, and eco-tourism brochures, is not guaranteed a convincing majority Not even a mildly persuasive one. If the Opposition plays itscardsright,thedifference in seats could be as thin as thepatienceofaGeorgetown minibusdriverintraffic.
So, the Opposition should focus on ending the PPPC's one-seat dominance in the Parliament. That's the real battlefield Get the arithmetic right. Target the undecided voters. Convert disenchanted voters and keep away from hosting rallies.
The PPPC loves rallies. They adore them They create illusions at rallies. A crowd of 10,000 magically becomes 50,000 with the right camera angle But rallies, like social media likes,don'talwaysconvertto votes.Soletthemchant.Let them recycle crowds. It's aerobic and good for circulation. Meanwhile, the Opposition should be working door to door, peeling off the 20 voters per district who might just be tired of potholes, promises, orpressconferences.
Thekeyisn'ttooutspend. It'stooutthink.Torecognise that politics is sometimes about denying your opponent a clear win, not necessarily landing a knockout punch. You don't need to become government t o i n f l u e n c e government—you just need enough seats to hold the
Businessmen got two envelopes and one backside
Dem boys seh some big businessmen done start preparing fuh elections like is Christmas—wrapping up two nice big envelopes. One envelope big and fat like a Sundaylunch.Thatonegottherulingparty name pun it. De next one lil skinny, like it punadiet.ThatonefuhdeOpposition.Dem ain't call it campaign contribution—dem callingit“insurance”now.
Yuh see, in dis country, some business ain't about morals, it about margins. And dem boys seh we gat some businessmen dem smarter than de politicians. Dem backingbothhorseinderace,andclapping theloudestatwhicheveronepassthefinish linefirst.
Rightnow,yuhgotsomefellaswhogan beateveryPPPrally,wavingflagandtaking selfie. But by midnight, dem sneaking into Oppositionheadquarterslikethiefmanwid de second envelope and a bottle of Black Label.Onepartygettingdecheque,denext one getting de promise. But all two getting grease.
Dem boys seh one prominent businessman even got two sets of T-
balance of power And let's faceit,withtherightnumber of seats, you don't need to sleepatStateHousetohavea sayinwhat'sonthenational menu.
So, breathe, dear Oppositionsupporter Takea walk. Drink tea. Get used to the idea that you won't be raising a presidential flag come September 2025. But
with the right moves, you couldensurethatthewinner doesn't get to rule unchecked. You can be the pebble in the shoe. The mosquito at the cocktail party
Thereasontheycan'tjust push any bill without checkingwho'swatching.
And that, my friend, might be the biggest win of all.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
shirts—redandgreen.Dependingonwhich Minister or Candidate show up, he change shirt.Hetellpeoplehe“neutral,”butdeonly thing neutral is he bank account—plenty zeros,nopolitics. Is not donation, is not loyalty—is hedging. Like buying umbrella and sunscreensametime.Rainorsun,demgon smile.
Anddempoliticiansplayingalong,too. Because none of dem asking where de moneycomingfrom—aslongasitcoming. Some of dem businessmen done master de art of betting on both sides without ever losing. Is like playing dominoes wid yuh footundertwotables.
Dem boys seh if yuh follow de money, yuh gon find one man funding both de Governmentanddeprotest.
So when yuh see some of dem big boy businessmen pretending to be loyal, just remember de only colour dem truly supportisdecolourofmoney Andenvelope politicsgonalwaysbeatballotpolitics.
“Theseelectionsmustbe marked by love, unity, strength of character, dignity….” So said President Ali on Guyana's t
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dependence anniversary Giving courtesy where due, to the speechwritersthatwaswellworded. ToHisExcellency, utterly lovely In normal
times,wordslikethosearea tonic to jaded spirits, those languishing in the dungeons of hope. The windows are heavily tinted, and not a sliver of light is seen. No light drains hope to nothing. Noconfidenceimpalestrust, buriesitsixfeetunder I thank the president for doing as he usually does:
saying the right things, in just the right words.
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thereafter; I point to President Ali's hands Divisive, those have been.
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vengeance of astounding
indifference. Though many a smear is painted across
Pres. Ali's record (his face, too),Iamconscience-bound, duty-compelled, to identify what has been loveless, disunifying, of the weakest character, and the grossest indignities. I don't know about Irfaan Ali, the man, leader, speaker, promiser, late-developing-unifier, and whether his introspections dumptonsofshameonhim, but I am ashamed to name them.
Exhibit 1: The National Assembly has been about what desecrates every citizen,nonemorethanthose who support the PNC and AFC No Motion of substanceallowed,thevoice of almost half the electorate stifled into faint, strangled whimpers. But Pres. Ali shrugs,speaksabout“unity.” Guyanese have a choice: profanity or hypocrisy. Either way, the president's half-decade history condemns him. Unity must be more than a speech-ofthe-dayduty Unityisaway oflifethatmustbestruggled for, grasped by the fingertips,sotricky,slippery it has been Shutdown debate, Mr President, and callsforunitygetshotdown. Pres. Ali is the man behind thebarrel.
Exhibit 2: the
International Decade of the People ofAfrican DescentGuyana (IDPADA-G), and those behind it here have been subject to insult and injury, rank political calculation and ranker leadershipdevastations. Yet Pres.Ali flares sharply with “unity.” The degrading and denuding of IDPADA-G financially and viciously doesn'tfosterunity,sir Such
actions split Guyanese, segregate them into camps. If one or two from the Afro community, Pres.Ali would still have a blot on his head. Peoplearenotlightswitches, to be turned on and off in w
commands. He has more than a problem; he has a crisis bending his back President Ali has achieved self-savaging watermarks: low credibility, almost zero trust. The more solemn his words, the more farcical he comes across. A hollow man,onemadeoftin.
Exhibit 3: Village Councils in predominantly A
communities have been made into whipping posts, stripped of standing, neutraized. Parliamentisthe widescreen replica of Village Councils. How the word “democratic” still appliesinthenamesofthose African Guyanese entities is beyond my education Disrespecting the dignity and the will of African Guyaneseinthosepolitically castrated communities breeds barely concealed contempt in those victimised. So, when the president sweetens himself with some curious brand of his kind of “unity”, he becomesthebiggestmocker of himself. The last thing that the demonised seek to hearaboutis“unity”,andthe last man that African Guyanesewishtohearabout “unity” from is Dr Ali. His own government's actions hasdamnedhim.
Exhibit 4: There are those in the indigenous communities who have
observed the president's and his government's love for dividing and weakening, using and kicking around. President Ali can cry to his heart's desire over the victimsoftheMahdiaDorm fire, but the indigenous community know a crocodilewhentheyseeone. So do other communities across Guyana, Mr President.
Exhibit 5: Mocha is one, Lindenanother,andChinese Landing one more. These are a snapshot of poor communities sacrificed so thattheobscenelyrichcould get still richer Unity, Mr President? Not when the nosesofthosedumpedinthe margins, left behind, have the door slammed in their faces. Onlyaleaderlivingin a fantasy world speaks of “unity.” A truckload of sweet talk feeds sourness. The president was tone deaf to the pain and anger of the afflicted,thosepummeledby his government's depraved decisions. Today, when he cries for “unity”, he cries into the salted earth he has sown. Guyanese people are now tone deaf. Their body languagesaysitall:goaway with this unity talk, Mr President. Leave us alone, Dr Ali. Haven't enough been done already, Excellency? Unity,begone. Startover
Iamsorry,Pres.Ali,but somebody must do the unwanted jobs around here. Itmightaswellbeme.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
‘No evidence of foul play’ in Adriana Younge’s death -Canadian Investigator
…says if pool was thoroughly searched by trained persons case won't have gotten international attention, political pressure
Le o n a r d
McCoshen, the C a n a d i a n investigator hired by the government of Guyana to probe the Adriana Younge case,haspraisedtheGuyana Police Force (GPF) for conducting a good inquest into the girl's death and determinedthattherewasno foulplay
ElementsofMcCoshen's report were made public by the Police Force late Friday night.
Younge's body was discoveredonApril24inthe swimming pool of the Double Day International Hotel and Bar in Tuschen, E a s t B a n k Essequibo approximately 20 hours after she was reported missing during a familyouting.
According to her relatives, multiple searches were conducted around the hotelpremises,includingthe pool area, during the time shewasmissing,butnothing was initially found Her father later discovered her body in the pool and retrievedher
Family members observedvisiblebruisesand scratches on her knees, elbows, face, hands, and toes Strikingly, she was foundinanupright,standing position in the pool and reportedly showed no signs of bloating, an indication typically associated with drowning.
A p o s t - m o r t e m examination (PME) was conducted on April 28 by a three-member international pathology team: Dr Shubhakar Karra Paul of Barbados, Dr Gary Collins, Chief Medical Examiner of Delaware (U.S.), and Dr Glenn Rudner of Mount Sinai Hospital (U.S.). The team concluded that the cause of death was drowning However, they didnotdeterminethetimeof death, nor whether Adriana had inhaled pool or tap water
Unconvinced by the official findings, the family decided to seek a second autopsy in the United States (U.S) despite government's disapproval and police
mishandlingofthecase.
The 11-year-old's body was flown to the United States on Monday for a second autopsy and further forensic examination in Atlanta,Georgia.
ChiefMedicalExaminer ofGwinnettCounty,Atlanta, Georgia, Dr Carol Terry, who performed the second autopsy, said that only a thorough investigation will determine whether the 11year-old girl was murdered ordiedfromdrowning.
The pathologist stated that the circumstances surrounding Adriana's case are “highly suspicious” and cannot be conclusively attributedtodrowningatthis time. Dr Terry shared her preliminaryfindingsinalive interview with journalist Travis Chase In the interview, Dr Terry stated that an autopsy cannot definitively determine drowning. “At this point in time, I would not come to that conclusion. I think that there's a lot of information thatneedstobegained,alot
can see that would be supportive of drowning, but theyarenotuniform.People talkaboutfluidinthelungs. You may or may not have that. People will talk about fluid in the sphenoid sinus, which is a sinus that's at the baseoftheskull.Again,you may or may not have that withdrowning.”
Shortly after the child's bodyarrivedintheU.S.,the Guyana Police Force released the findings of the initialautopsytothepublic.
M e a n w h i l e , notwithstanding the good review provided by the retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer,inhisreporthemade it clear that if a thorough search of the pool had been done by “properly equipped andtrainedpersonsfromthe onset, this investigation would have very likely not garnered the international attention and political pressurethatitfindsitselfin today."
The police said that McCoshen, in his report,
ofinvestigationthatneedsto be done. Drowning is a diagnosis of exclusion. And by that, it means that you have to exclude other potential causes of death. Andoftentimeswhenabody is found in water, the assumptionisthattheperson hasdrowned,”shesaid.
She further explained that drowning cannot be immediately determined upon opening the body for examination, “There is nothinginanautopsythatis diagnostic of drowning There are certain things we
great deal of care in documenting the movement of the body of Adriana Younge, after she was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, is exceptional and something that I have not seen before," the former sleuthsaid.
The investigator stated that upon conclusion of his work, he can say that the statements were taken in a reasonably detailed manner He said that it was also apparent that further clarifying statements were obtained or other persons interviewed to ensure accuracy and validity of the investigative file, as new investigative information wasgathered.
said he was given over 400 pages of documents and a quantity of digital forensic evidence in varying formats toreview
After reviewing the material, the retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer said, "It is very apparent to me that members who investigated thisincidenttooktheutmost time and considerable effort to speak to any and all persons that had any information to provide, relativetotheincident."
"Thefactssurroundinga
"Overall,itismyopinion that the members of the Guyana Police Force who conductedthisinvestigation, aftertheinitialresponse,did anexemplaryjobandshould be commended for their effort and diligence under very trying circumstances. They spoke to all of the witnesses who would cooperate with them and gathered all of the relevant information that was possible. They also made extensive efforts to speak with those witnesses who were not forthcoming," he stated.
Belowisthesummaryof findingsinhisreport:
"After spending a
considerableamountoftime reviewingalloftheevidence and information that has beenprovidedtome,itismy belief that there is no evidence of foul play in this matter by persons named or u n n a m e d i n t h e investigational information thatIwasprovided.
Thisbeliefisbased:
a. on the video evidence from Lot 7 Tuschen Public Road that no person(s), includingAdrianna Younge, were seen leaving, under other than normal circumstances from the area of the Double Day Hotel from the time she arrived until the time that she was noticedtobemissing;
b. none of the persons present at the Double Day Hotelsaworrecordedinany format, any evidence that Adrianna Younge either left or was taken from the pool
area;
c. there was no evidence offoulplay,byanypersons, named or unnamed found during any of the medical procedures that were done on the body of Adrianna Younge.
This included but was not limited to the physical examination of her body by severaldoctors,anextensive battery of X-Rays and a CT scan. Of note, in all of my service in the RCMP and since,Ihadnoteverseenthis level of medical or pathological effort done on any deceased persons Having three (3) very qualified and experienced pathologists conduct an examination is something I have never seen or heard of before.
d.Therewasnoevidence offoulplay,byanypersons, named or unnamed at any timeduringthecourseofthis investigation.
There is concrete video evidenceandnoevidenceby any people who were interviewed that Bhojnarine BholawasattheDoubleDay Hotel during the time that Adrianna Younge was known to be there and be aliveonApril23,2025."
It is apt to note that Mr McCoshenhasover30years of experience as an investigator of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He had spent 20 of those yearsattachedtotheSerious CrimesBranch(SCB)inthe Major Crimes Unit (MCU), with the mandate to investigateserious,complex and sensitive matters, mainly homicides and deaths where foul play was suspected.
Retired RCMP Leonard McCoshen
Body of missing soldier recovered in Cuyuni River
ThebodyofLanceCorporalStefon Tudor, who went missing during a routine riverine patrol on Thursday, wasrecoveredearlySaturdaymorning, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recorded.
In a statement issued on Saturday, theGDFsaidthatTudorfelloverboard in the vicinity of the Makapa Rapids, alongtheCuyuniRiver
“Immediate rescue efforts were madebyhispatrolteam,followedbya sustainedsearchoperationledbyGDF unitswithsupportfromlocalpartners. His body was recovered earlier today, approximately 800 meters from the point where he fell. Lance Corporal
Tudor was attached to 1 Infantry Battalion, and deployed at Location Eteringbang at the time of the incident,”theGDFsaid.
Additionally, the GDF said that Tudor during his tenure served with professionalism, commitment and discipline.Theorganizationexpressed its deepest condolences to the family, friendandcolleaguesofTudor,voicing itscommitmenttoprovidefullsupport to his loved ones during this time of grief.
“The Force stands in solidarity withallranksaswemournthelossofa soldier who died in the line of duty A Board of Inquiry has been established and has commenced its investigation into the circumstances surrounding thisincident,”thestatementsaid.
Motorcyclist killed in accident moments after leaving work
Amotorcyclist, identified asGanesh'Chris'Raghubirof Adventure, Essequibo, RegionTwo, was killed in an accident on Saturday at Queenstown,Essequibo.
Reportsarethattheyoung man was an employee of the SuddiePublicHospital.
According to reports, Raghubir had just left the Suddie Hospital and was on his way home when the accidentoccurred.
Reports are that he was struck by a truck at
Queenstown and died on the spot.Relativeswerecaptured in a cellphone-recorded video,inconsolable.
Eyewitnessessaidthatthe truckdriverfledthescene.Up topresstime,policehadyetto release a statement on the accident.
Investigations are ongoing.
Lance Corporal Stefon Tudor
Dead: Ganesh
‘Chris’Raghubir
The Waterfalls Waterfalls Selector Andre and Soca Stars Kyra and Vintayge drop new hit single
Designer Katia wears a breathable dress from her collection
Some of the stunning designs captured in the ‘Matapee X Abel H.’ project
UN Security Council Fails Ukraine, Gaza and the World
When Russian drones
stalk civilians along Ukraine’s Dnipro River and Gaza’s hospitals lie in ruins
u n d e r r e l e n t l e s s bombardment, the world cannotpretendthattheseare distant crises. Yet the UN Security Council, which is entrusted to uphold global peace, is paralyzed by the self-interest of its veto powers, exposing its failure tofulfilbothitsmandateand its duty to safeguard
humanity For small Caribbeannationsstruggling to build themselves in a world whose financial and tradingarchitectureexcludes t h e i r m e a n i n g f u l participation, such failures impose immediate costs
Among these costs are: rising energy costs, food insecurity, and the alarming precedent that might, makes right. It is time for every voice,largeandsmall,torise in defence of law, humanity, and the UN Charter’s promiseofglobalsecurity CampaignofFear
SinceJuly2024,Russian forces have executed a coordinated drone assault across Kherson Province in Ukraine, killing nearly 150 civilians and injuring countless more. The UN’s Independent Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine found that these strikes targeted peoplegoingaboutdailylife — fetching water, riding mopeds, and even boarding ambulances — using live video feeds to pick off victims with surgical precision One witness described rescuers, who were tending to the wounded,beingblownapart by a second strike The Commission concluded that these were deliberate war crimes and crimes against humanity, designed to drive entire communities from theirhomes.
Yetwhensomemembers of the UN Security Council moved to condemn these atrocities, Russia vetoed the resolution, transforming the veto from a safeguard of human life into a license for impunity Meanwhile, estimates put the number of Ukrainian and Russian deaths–militaryandcivilian –atmuchmorethan300,000 since the conflict started in 2022.
Gaza’sDescentinto CollectivePunishment
Since the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October 2023, Gaza has endured an unrelenting counteroffensive that has
r e d u c e d w h o l e neighbourhoodstorubbleby the Israeli military. In the most recent atrocity, the UN reports that nearly 4,000 Palestinians mostly civilians—havediedundera blockade that cuts off food, water, and medicine. This addstothemorethan54,000 that had reportedly been killed before this latest cruelty The UN Special Coordinator stressed that families are being “denied the very basics” and warned of looming famine
Hospitals and schools, even
those sheltering the displaced, have not been spared. Calls for a ceasefire a n d u n i m p e d e d humanitarian access have repeatedly faltered on threatened or actual vetoeseach one a vote for further suffering.
The Israeli government said its action is to stop Hamas from “stealing aid”, which Hamas denies. Either way, civilians continue to sufferandperish.
WhentheVetoShields Aggressors
The UN Charter gave its five permanent Council
members “primary responsibility” for keeping the peace, not for shielding t h o s e w h o f l o u t humanitarianlaw Eachselfinterestvetoofthiskindisa blow to the rule of law, eroding the norm that civilian lives must be protectedfromdirectattack.
SmallStates,BigStakes Caribbean nations live daily with the consequences of the Security Council’s failure to act. Rising energy costs sparked by conflict erodetheirbudgets,threaten theirfoodsecurity,andstoke social unrest. Worse still, if veto-wielders can ignore
mass atrocity, what protections remain for a smallstatethatcannotcount on the UN to safeguard its welfare? National sovereignty, territorial integrity, and individual human rights, which were hard-won through centuries of struggle, demand that small, developing states speakout,orriskstandingby while these rights are trampled.
Commendingthe EuropeanUnion
In the current climate of diplomatic paralysis, the
European Union (EU) has recently shown rare courage in relation to the horrifying events in Gaza. EU High Representative,KajaKallas, declared that “Israeli strikes in Gaza go beyond what is necessary to fight Hamas” and rejected any aid distribution model that bypasses the UN, warning that “humanitarian aid cannotbeweaponised”.
EU Commission
President, Ursula von der Leyen, described recent attacks on civilian infrastructureas“abhorrent” and “disproportionate,” and Germany’s new chancellor publicly questioned Israel’s objectives. By suspending trade talks with Israel and reviewing its association agreement,theEUissending a clear message: strategic partnershipsmustnoteclipse humanlife.
RaisingVoicesinUnity
Like the EU, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states need not wait for the UN Security Council to perform its duty Their parliaments can pass motions demanding accountability; their foreign ministries can coordinate regional statements; their civil societies can keep Ukraine and Gaza in the public eye When CARICOM states speak with one voice - rooted in their shared history of fighting for selfdetermination–theyamplify the UN Charter’s promise t
d e m o c r a c y i s indispensable,” and remind the great powers of their pledgetoprotectit.
ACollectiveImperative
The UN Security Council veto was never meant to be a refuge for perpetrators If left unchallenged, aggression becomes the new normal, spreading like a cancer until every nation feels its ruin. NowisthemomentforLatin American and Caribbean states - and all who value stability-todemandthatthe Security Council honour its foundingcovenant.Forifthe rule of law dies in Ukraine and Gaza, it will be extinguishedeverywhere.
The nations of Latin AmericaandtheCaribbeaneachforgedinthefoundryof oppression and steeled by
ancestral struggles for liberty - must unmask every veto that shields atrocity, champion resolutions that protect civilians, and restore the Charter’s promise of peaceandsecurity
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s
Ambassador to the US and the OAS. He is also the Dean of the Ambassadors of the Western Hemisphere Group accredited to the U.S. The views expressed are entirely his own. Responses and previous
Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday toldthemediathatGuyana’s depletion policy was crafted to suit the global supply and demand.
Jagdeo made the statementathisweeklypress conference held at Freedom House, Georgetown He made it clear that long-term policies are not determined byday-to-daychanges.
KaieteurNewsaskedthe Vice President whether it is
considering putting a depletion policy in place to existing frameworks to manage and strengthen the oil sector, thereby ensuring maximum benefits for citizens.
“Should we have a depletion policy now… you don’tdeterminepoliciesofa long-termnatureonthebasis ofdailyoccurrencesinanoil and gas market which is known for its volatility, and sowhenIsawthatcomment
coming from Jordan [Winston Jordon- former Finance Minister] I wonder if he really understood policy,”Jagdeosaid.
Former Minister of FinanceWinstonJordanina May 5, 2025 article captioned, ‘Govt should hedge, implement depletion policyinfaceofdroppingoil prices–Jordan’publishedin the Stabroek News said that withunpredictableoilprices and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projections of lowering pricesforcrudethisyearthe government’s ‘drill baby drill’ policy is flawed and a depletionstrategyisneeded.
In the article, Jordan opinedthatitisnottoolateto implement a depletion policy “The more FPSOs [Floating Production and Storage and Offloading vessels] ExxonMobil brings on,itiswiththeseadditional costs,” Jordan told Stabroek News.
“And if you are now extractingmoreandmoreoil andatalessandlessprice,it will take longer to pay back Exxon’s [operational] costs. And in that, our dream of getting a better profit share willbelikewhatBobMarley said, ‘a fleeting illusion,’” Stabroek News quoted Jordanassaying.
Jordan said that he has listened to the government and especially Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo thatthepolicyistoextractas much oil as possible as the timeframe for fossils is dwindling and operational costsarelowestnow
However, Jagdeo a formerPresidentandfinance ministersaidthatthetypeof policy that Jordan spoke about would have to be alteredasoilpricesfluctuate.
“The depletion policy that we have now was carefully calibrated to take accountofwhat’shappening globally, with the demand forandthesupplyofcrudeto the global market. Now the overarchingagreementtogo to more sustainable sources
ofenergywillcauseamajor reduction in demand for fossil fuel related supplies. Intheshorttermthismaynot be so but in the longer term this will happen We’ve alreadyseenevidenceofthis taking place in the transport sector,” Jagdeo assured reporters.
He noted that the three largest sources of carbon emissions are burning fossil fuel for power generation, using fossil fuel for transportation and the land
d e g r a d a t i o
combined they account for nearly over 90% of all emissions Citing that the transportation industry is headed towards electric vehicles,Jagdeoaddedthata depletion policy has to also take that environment into account.
“I don’t see anybody talking about that as the driving factor behind a depletion policy, because if youdon’tgetyourcrudeout oftheground,andtransferit or monetize it, or your gas out and monetize it, and invest or save your financial resources to be utilized for theprosperityofthecountry quickly you run the risk of being stranded…your crude beingstrandedintheground because, there’s several other countries that are competing with you and neverbeingabletomonetize itifthatfuturehappensfaster than we think,” the VP stated.
Jagdeo noted that the future is a decarbonized one while stating that the governmentismorefocused on getting the crude out of thegroundasfastaspossible and transforming it into financialresources.
Given his statement that Guyana has a depletion policy in place, Kaieteur News attempted to seek clarity from him about the policy Messages were sent to both Jagdeo and Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat seeking a copyofthepolicy However, uptopresstime,noresponse wasreceived.
Meanwhile, in August 2022, this publication reportedthatsinceassuming office, the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government has taken the decision to not make use of the InterAmerican Development Bank’s depletion policy guidelines for oil resources initsentirety Vice President, Bharrat
Jagdeo and President, Irfaan Ali have argued that they want ExxonMobil and partners to accelerate oil production in the Stabroek Block.Bothhavearticulated to the citizenry that Guyana has a short window within which it can get the most bucksforitsoilbarrelsasthe world will look to rely more onrenewableenergysources to a significant degree by 2050.
Industry stakeholders have however disagreed with this approach, stating that Guyana’s sweet, light, crudewillbeneededbeyond 2050, and therefore, authorities would do well to implement a depletion policy to pace itself. Local activists have also argued that Guyana should have a policy in place to give itself breathing space to build the necessary skills and capacities to manage the sector; otherwise, the risks are even greater for economic loss as well as environmentaldamage.
The government has disagreedwiththeforegoing arguments, contending that its approach is in the best interestofthecountry
Canadian mining firm Omai Gold Mines Corp. has launchedanewdeepdrilling initiativeatitsflagshipOmai GoldProjectinGuyana. Omai holds a 100% interest in the gold project, which encompasses two gold deposits: the shearhosted Wenot Deposit and theadjacentintrusive-hosted Gilt Creek Deposit The project is located in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) Inarecentannouncementthe company said, “drilling has commenced on a deep hole that is planned to initially drill across the Gilt Creek gold deposit, then to continue to drill in order to test the adjacentWenot gold depositataverticaldepthof approximately1,100m.”
The programme marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand its resource base and extend the life of the historic gold camp.
The drill hole, is expected to reach depths between 1,800 and 2,000 metres. It will first intersect the Gilt Creek gold deposit beforeextendingdownward Continued on page 17
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to test for deep gold mineralization at Wenot, located approximately 600 metres below the currently definedresource.
Elaine Ellingham, P r e s i d e n t & C E O , commented,“Our2025goal is to more fully realize the expansion potential of the goldresourcesatOmai,with a vision towards a multidecademinelife.”
“We believe that we are on the path to maximizing the value of this large, twodepositgoldprojectwiththe current resource expansion drill program at Wenot…By testing the Wenot deposit at muchgreaterdepthswehope tofurtherunveiltheblue-sky expansion potential of the Omai property, which we believewouldunlockfurther value for all stakeholders,” sheadded.
Blue-sky expansion is a termoftenusedinthemining industry to describe the potential for significant, yet currently unproven, upside inaproject.
Gilt Creek is a highgrade, intrusion-hosted orogenic gold deposit located 500 metres north of Wenot. Its current mineral resource estimate (MRE) includes1.15millionounces of indicated gold at an average grade of and 665,000 ounces inferred Themajorityofthisresource lies between 300 and 600 metres depth, with earlier drilling revealing gold mineralization as deep as 967metres.
Notably,theresultsfrom its first Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)fortheWenotProject revealed that the project is slated to yield over 142,000 ouncesofgoldannuallyover a 13-year mine life. At its peak, production is anticipated to soar to 184,000 ounces in a single year, with a total estimated production of 1,840,000 ounces of payable gold Wenot, a 2.5-kilometre-long shear-hosted gold deposit, holds an estimated 834,000 ouncesofindicatedgoldand 1.61millionouncesinferred. The latest drill campaign, whichnowsurpasses29,000 metres across 46 holes, has already extended the deposit’s mineralization down to approximately 550 metres.
Thecompanyiscurrently updatingitsMREforWenot, incorporating results from the 2024–2025 drilling campaign This will be
followed by a revised PEA, anticipatedlaterthisyear
Thedeepdrillingaimsto meet several key objectives, like contributing to mine planning and metallurgical studies for Gilt Creek, furtherdelineatingthelateral extent of that deposit and testing for the presence of gold mineralization well below known depths at Wenot If successful, the results could support underground mining scenarios and accelerate access to deeper zones from the planned Gilt Creek undergroundoperation.
Omai Gold continues to drillwithtwoactiverigsand remains well-financed, reporting a cash position of approximately C$29 million asofMarch31,2025.
MONDAY
Electionssetfor September1 …PPP signals readiness, no word yet from Opposition
President Irfaan Ali announced,onSundaynight, September 1, 2025 as the date for General and RegionalElections.
H e m a d e t h e announcement during his Independence address at Albion Sports Complex, Region Six, Berbice President Ali also told the gathering that he will soon issue the proclamation for the dissolution of Parliament.
He said he arrived at his decision after engaging the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh. He said he was assured that GECOM would be ready to hold electionsonthatdate.
Back in April, this newspaper had reported GECOM Commissioner Charles Corbin saying that the Commission will be ready to host the 2025 General and Regional electionsbylateSeptember P r e s i d e n t A l i ’s announcementhascomeata time when there is widespread discontent with h i s g o v e r n m e n t ’s management of the nascent oil and gas sector and their handling of the security sector, particularly the Guyana Police Force Ali, whowillbeseekingasecond term, will face the PNCR, AFCandothersmallpartiesmost of them yet to signal whowillbetheirpresidential
candidates.
AliwaselectedforafiveyeartermintheMarch2020 elections, in which he defeated the incumbent David Granger, securing for hispartyaone-seatmajority inthe65-seatlegislature. He was sworn into Office on August2ofthatyear,months aftertheelections.
Kaieteur News was unabletocontacttheleaders of the main opposition party
president.
We’reready
However,Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, in his capacity as General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party ( PPP), said he welcomes President Dr Irfaan Ali’s announcementofSeptember 1st, 2025 as the date for General and Regional Elections.
“As the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), I am proud to say that we are readytodeliverourmessage of continued progress to the people of Guyana in the upcoming election campaign.
SincereturningtoOffice in August 2020, our government hit the ground running, and we have not lookedback.”
Notingthatinthefaceof a global pandemic, the PPP G o v e r n m e n t a c t e
expanded COVID-19 testing, secured life-saving vaccines, reopened the economy, and restored essential public services “Within just 40 days, we passedanemergencybudget to remove burdensome taxes, support vulnerable groups, and revive critical sectorsoftheeconomy And wedidfarmorethanthat.In just under five years, we have restored confidence in the economy and created thousands of jobs for the Guyanese people From a g r i c u l t u r e a n d infrastructuretoenergy,ICT, andtourism,wehavedriven broad-based, inclusive growth.Weinvestedheavily in healthcare, education, affordable housing, social welfare, and built stronger, safercommunities.”
Jagdeo added that over this period, thousands of house lots have been distributed, putting land and homeownership within reachforordinaryGuyanese families. “We tempered the
impactoftheglobalincrease in the cost of living by increasing disposable income across both the privateandpublicsectors.To ease the financial burden on families and businesses, we introducedseveralinitiatives including subsidies on electricity and water, the removal of all taxes on gasoline and diesel, and the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector, which led to cheaper access todataandotherservices.”
He said the government also reduced mortgage i n t e r e s t r a t e s a n d implemented a range of additionalmeasuresaimedat putting more money into people’s pockets “At the sametime,wetackledrising livingcoststhroughtargeted interventions for the elderly, unemployed,women,youth, andvulnerablecommunities, while safeguarding jobs and incomesnationwide.
Importantly, we did not just deliver on our 2020–2025manifesto—we exceeded it by listening to the needs of our people and taking decisive action. We implemented initiatives that ensured all sections of society benefited from minersandfarmerstopublic s e r v a n t s , y o u t h s , entrepreneurs, and ordinary f a m i l i e s i n e v e r y community,”Jagdeonoted.
Looking ahead, he said the party’s re-election campaignwillfocusonplans to build on “this strong foundation. We will create thousands more jobs across new and traditional sectors, expand healthcare services with over 6,000 new jobs in that sector alone, and establish hubs for medical tourism, biotech, and information technology We willmoderniseeducationby embedding STEM, AI, and
electorate As such, Guyanese can expect their characteristic campaign of lies, racism and division to continue, along with the usuallonglistofunrealistic, lofty, populist promises, whichtheyhavenointention offulfilling.”
The PPP leader said the partyanticipatesthisandwill meetthischallengehead-on, “exposing their deception at everyturn.
digital skills in classrooms, increasing scholarships, and growing a Digital Guyana. Housing development will accelerate with the distribution of 5,000 house lots annually, alongside new c l i m a t e - r e s i l i e n t communities like Silica City.”
H e s a i d m a j o r infrastructure projects — including new bridges, highways, deep-water harbours, modern airports, a n d w a t e r f r o n t
shape the n
tional l a n d s c a p e , b o o s t connectivity, and support economic diversification
Through pro-business reformsandSMEfinancing, “we will continue to open opportunities for every Guyanese citizen. We also recognise that important work remains in several key areas These include improving garbage collection and community drainage systems to foster c l e a n e r, h e a l t h i e r neighbourhoods, expanding street lighting and other initiatives to enhance community safety, and making more land available forsmallminersandfarmers to boost productivity and support sustainable livelihoods.”
“Needless to say, throughout our term, we have faced relentless obstruction from the Parliamentary Opposition, whose political games have done the country a disservice.
T h e PNCR/APNU/AFC/WPA, in whatever form they present themselves to the electorate, have no track record to stand on – no record of delivering for the Guyanese people – and nothing credible to offer the
The PPP has always stood for democracy, social justice, economic growth, and national unity That commitment remains unshaken. We will continue working to build a Guyana where every citizen – young and old, of every race, genderandreligion–hasthe opportunityforaprogressive andprosperouslife.
Wearereadyforthe2025 Election. And we are prepared to win it for the people of Guyana,” the statementended
TUESDAY
AzruddinMohamedjoins 2025Presidentialrace
Businessman, Azruddin Mohamed on Monday evening declared his candidacy for the upcoming general and regiona
elections- a move that will likely shake up the local political dynamics and draw intense scrutiny from the rulingPPP/Cadministration. Mohamedandhisfather, are currently under US sanctions for allegedly smuggling gold out of Guyana The younger Mohamedisalsothesubject of investigations over alleged false declaration on several luxury vehicles he imported here in recent years.Withhimdeclaringhis candidacy, Mohamed now has to form a political party and enlist candidates to competeacrossthecountry H
A
i declared that September 1, 2025 will be general and regional elections, noting that he arrived at the date following discussions with the chairman of the Guyana ElectionsCommission.
In a recorded video posted on his Team Mohamed’s Facebook page, Mohamed said that he stands, ready to raise his hand,“putmyshouldertothe task, and dedicate my mind andhearttobuildinga
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Referencing Guyana’s celebrationsof59yearsasan independent nation, Mohamed said across all 83,000 square miles of “our beautiful nation, including our magnificent Cinderella County of Essequibo. Every inch of this land belongs to us, and we will never surrenderwhatourancestors fought so valiantly to preserve ” The young businessman said the late presidents, Forbes Burnham andCheddiJagan,weremen of letters who dreamed of uplifting each and every citizen “They wanted to givetheirpeoplemoreandto leave no one behind. They were authentic leaders who understood that a nation’s strength comes from its people, not its politicians. They did not close the door behind them, nor did they pull up the ladder so others couldn’t follow They laid a foundation for future generations to build upon, they understood that true leadership meant creating opportunities for those who comeafteryou.”
Emptychairs
Mohamed said he woke up yesterday morning and watched his children and nephews playing in anticipation of the Independence holiday “I considered those families whowokewithemptychairs at their breakfast tables, missing loved ones who should be here to celebrate with us I thought of the families who have had to s c a l e b a c k t h e i r Independence traditions because eggs have become too expensive for egg ball, meattoocostlyforpepperpot and cook-up.These families are not dazzled by red carpetsrolledoutforforeign entertainers all while their own struggles go unnoticed. This is about protecting our children, from Mahdia to BerbicetoLethem.It’sabout lifting our people out of poverty,”Mohamedsaid.
He added that now more thanever,Guyaneseneedan independent nation with people-centered leadership that can transform the lives of its citizens forever “But leadership that serves only itself will lift only a handful of people while offering
crumbs from its table to the masses.Ahundred thousand dollars is not a fair share for citizensofanoil-richnation. The answer to genuine love for Guyana is in the heart of every citizen – we must reject tribal voting and embraceanewvision:atruly equalGuyana–whereallare raisedup–allgetjustice,all getwealthandwhereanyone who aspires can run for officeandnotbehuntedand persecuted. We call on the international community to stand watch, to ensure that democratic values prevail, and that the voice of all Guyanese,regardlessoftheir race, class or political affiliation, are heard, respectedandempowered.“ Internationalobservers Mohamed said he looks forward to the presence of international observers from organisations that endorse theDeclarationofPrinciples for International Election Observation – and are committed to genuine, impartial monitoring “In Guyana, we welcome the return of trusted institutions such as the Commonwealth
Observer Group, the Organization of American States,andtheCarterCenter
We have seen strong examples of leadership on the global stage from the United Nations and we look forward to the continued support of CARICOM Presence matters. Empathy matters.”
Mohamedsaidthemarch to change Guyana, will not belongnow “Ihaveseenmy peopleoppressedandIwant more for them because Guyana deserves better Standingontheshouldersof the architect
outpouringofpublicdemand I am stepping forward today asayoungmanwithavision for a new Guyana. It is with great honour and humility that I officially declare my candidacy for President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in the upcoming elections this September 1st
2025.Iremaincommittedto serving with diplomacy, integrity and unfaltering dedication to the people of Guyana I want a Guyana where our children—yours andmine—cangrowupsafe, secure, and with their rightful share of the nation’s wealthandpromise.”
Finally, he said the people of Guyana must be t
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mocracy, vigilant,united,andunafraid to demand better come election day. “So, as we approach a pivotal moment in our democratic journey, I leave you with this proud citizens of Guyana Remember: The oil beneath ourwatersistemporary The gold in our ground will one day be exhausted. But the potentialinourpeople,that’s renewable,that’spermanent, that’s what will carry us forward long after the resourcesaregone.”
WEDNESDAY
Spanish-speakingmen wantedfor‘bombing’at policeoutpost …local bus driver arrested
Police issued wanted bulletins on Thursday for two Spanish-speaking men andaBraziliannationalover twoexplosionsinthecityon May17last.
The explosions occurred after midnight and blew off the back gate of the East RuimveldtPoliceOutpostat Vlissengen Square and East Front Road, Georgetown The second occurred just momentslaterattheGuyana Power and Light (GPL) Substation on Mandela Avenue
Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum, told Kaieteur News that detectives have arrestedaGuyaneseminibus driverinconnectionwiththe blasts that sent shockwaves across communities in the vicinity of East Ruimveldt. According to the Crime Chief, the driver is assisting policewithinvestigations.
Investigationshavesofar pointed police in the direction of three foreign nationals “The police are pursuing three individuals, two Spanish-speaking men and a Brazilian national known by his alias, ‘Flavio Tasso’”,policetoldKaieteur NewsonTuesday Flavio had allegedly introduced the Spanishspeaking men to the bus driver, who assisted them in rentingthreeroomsatahotel at Stevedore Housing Scheme, Georgetown. The Brazilian had also told him that the men had come to Guyana to do “bad things”, policesaid.
Police also said that investigators have compellingevidenceagainst theSpanish-speakingmento suggest that they were the ones behind the explosions and have even impounded the vehicle used to transport them to the scene “We haven’t confirmed whether they are from Venezuela of Colombia, or some other country,” police said, while assuring, “Investigators are stillmakingearnesteffortsto confirmthenationalityofthe two Spanish-speaking suspects”.
Media reports are that security cameras mounted onbuildingsclosetotheEast Ruimveldt police outpost capturedthemomentitsgate was blown off “A loud explosion originating from the southern side of the outpost rocked the compound,” police said in a statementonMay18,adding that “A police rank (identified as a female), on duty at the time, heard two distinct blasts, followed by debris impacting nearby rooftops.”
The female rank was not injured. She stepped outside to see what had happened and observed that the southern wall of the outpost’sconcretefencehad beensignificantlydamaged.
Analarmwasraised,and other ranks of the GPF subsequently arrived and
Kaieteur News, Low expressed concerns over yet another delay to the completion date of the project, as related by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) MarkPhillipsintheNational Assemblylastweek.
found out that the outpost’s metal gate, located on the southern side, was completely blown away “…And other parts of the outpost sustained structural damage,”policehadsaid.
The GPL Substation along Mandela Avenue also experienced suspicious damage around the same timeframe Blanhum had told Kaieteur News that an “improvised explosive device” might have been used in the blast at the East Ruimveldt Police Outpost.
“Police have recovered a quantity of bolts and nuts, along with debris of a shattered hard plastic container from the scene –(debris suspected to be components of the improvised explosive device),” the Crime Chief hadsaid.
‘Noendinsightfor completionofGas-toEnergyproject’ …Opposition says early elections an attempt to cover up incompetence in managing Guyana’s largest investment in history
Repeated delays, coupled with ongoing legal disputes between the Government of Guyana and the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) contractors,areindicativeof a grossly mismanaged projectwithnoendinsight. This is the view of the economic advisor to the Leader of the Opposition, ElsonLow The consortium, Lindsayca/CH4, was c o n t r a c t e d b y t h e Government of Guyana (GoG) in December 2022 to build a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) plant and a 300megawatt natural gas-fired plant at Wales, West Bank Demerara. The construction wasdelayedfollowingalate handover of the site to the contractor by ExxonMobil.
The energy giant was responsible for site preparation.
In an interview with
Itshouldbenotedthatthe GTE project was scheduled tobecompletedbytheendof 2025, but the project head, Winston Brassington, later informed that a more realistic timeline was the first quarter of 2026 PM Phillips, however, recently updated that the project is likely to start up in the secondquarterof2026.
Weighing in on the delays,Lowexplained,“Itis clear that one of the reasons the government has called theelectionearlierthansome commentators expected is because the long-awaited Gas to Energy plant will not be completed in the near future.”
Furthermore, he argued that the fact that additional funds had to be recently appropriated for expenses related to it, only a few months after the national budget was passed, demonstrates “total incompetence” by the government.
Lowreminded,“Thathas been the pattern with this project from the beginning. Thisearlyelectiondateisan attempt to mask the government’s incompetence managing Guyana’s largest eversingleinvestment.”
President Irfaan Ali has announced that National Elections will be held on September1,2025.
Marred by frequent delaysandnowtwodifferent disputestobesettledthrough the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB), Low pointed out that the cost of the project hasspiralledoutofcontrol.
He said, “These perpetual delays and this panicked announcement raiseredflagsthatthegas-toenergyprojectisabouttogo thewayofSkeldon.Guyana cannot afford such a failure, which would set the country back by at least five years, reducing non-oil economic g r o w t h b y s e v e r a l percentagepoints.”
Commenting on the timeline of the project, Lindsayca/CH4, in a statement in March, said, “ L N D C H 4 G u y a n a recognises the strategic importance of this landmark projecttoGuyana’senergy Continued on page 28
Interesting Creatures...SunParakeet SunParak
In Observance of World Parrot Day, celebrated annually on May 31, this publication is highlighting the endangered yet exotic bird (Aratinga solstitialis), also knowninastheSunConureorSunParakeet.
The strikingly stunning birds are mostly yellow with a red-orange face, they have green wing coverts, and blue-green flight feathers.
They are highly social and are usually found in groups of up to several dozen individuals, they feed on fruits and flowers, commuting long distances between food sources Noisy, especially in flight; screeching calls are particularly grating and unlikeanyotherparrotinrange.
Brown-throated Parakeets in early morning or late afternoon sunlight may appeartogloworangeonthefaceandbreast and are sometimes mistaken for Sun Parakeets; note Sun Parakeet’s have very
different calls and yellow color extending overtheshouldersandback.
The Sun Parakeet is one of the more popularparrotsofitssizeduetoitsstunning plumage, its extraordinary disposition, and its exceptional quality as a companion bird. Theyarelively,vocal,andexpressive;thisis a bird best known for its beauty and its big mouth.
Not much is known about the wild sun parakeets However, according to information published by One Earth Conservation, these birds appear to be cooperative breeders, with many adults and juveniles roosting and raising young in the samenestcavity
Theyalsoflyveryhighandyoucanhear them from a long way off as their calls echo throughtherivercanyons.
AfunfacttonoteabouttheSunParakeet is that they are native to a small area in northeasternSouthAmerica,primarilyfound in northern Brazil (Roraima state) and southernGuyana.
According to information, publicised by OneEarthConservation,tolearnmoreabout thebirds,thegroup(OneEarthConservation) has partnered mostly with the Indigenous Macushipeoplewhoreverethesunparakeet, though in the past they heavily trapped this bird.
World Parrot Day is dedicated to raising awarenessaboutthethreatsfacedbywildand captive parrots, promoting their conservation, and highlighting their intelligenceandbeauty Thedaywasfounded bytheWorldParrotTrustin2004.
Sun Parakeets are native to northern Brazil (Roraima state) and southern Guyana.
Leaving an abusive
relationship can feel daunting and risky, but remaininginsuchasituation canbeevenmoreharmful.
It’s important to understand that anyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship. Often, we start off with attraction and interest only to later discover that our partner exhibits emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual, or physical abuse,orneglect.
Most people that discover that their relationship is abusive and still stay were either themselves in an abusive p a r e n t a n d c h i l d relationship; had been through secondary trauma, inabusiverelationshipswith parents, care givers or close familyandfriends,orintheir young adulthood being in a relationshipthatwasabusive which stripped them of selfesteem, confidence, values and their identity These p r e v i o u s a b u s i v e relationships, condition i n d i v i d u a l s t o b e psychologically broken whichconditionsthemtosee abusive relationships as normal ways of life, accepting it as normal societal behavior or even acts of love Simply advisingsomeonetoleavean abusive relationship can be unhelpful and may not address the underlying issues.Stayingintheabusive relationship is not the cause factor, it’s a symptom of something much bigger; possiblylackofself-esteem; lack of self-confidence and lackofself-valueordistorted self-values.
Thishasachainresponse with repel effect, good selfesteem boosted selfconfidenceorself-value
We don’t tell men and women to leave abusive relationship when they wouldhavespentyearseven decades in parent and child relationship which may be on going, as if they can just walk out from their abusive r o m a n t i c a b u s i v e relationship. We empower men and women in abusive relationship.
We rebuild their selfesteem, which gives them selfconfidencethattheycan do anything and that they have or can acquire the ability and capacity that’s needed This builds and strengthens self-values
Believing that they are someone worthy, deserving andneedsbetterinlife. Empowering them will also erase the distorted selfconceptthat’snegativeabout themandtheycanbeclothed in their own self-identity that’s health. Empowering menandwomendonotonly equip them to leave abusive relationships but destroy their taste for any abusive relationship in the future. This is the right way that brings healing and avoidance of a life time of nightmares.
In fact, the most dangeroustimeinanabusive relationship is post-breakup. Most women and some men are more likely to be killed in the weeks after leavingtheirabusivepartner thanatanyothertimeduring therelationship.
Women, you do not just wake up one morning and run out of your abusive relationship.Ifyouleaveillprepared, you will return or run into another abusive relationship. Many women complain, why do I keep gettingthesamepartnervery time. Healing prevents this recycling of the same relationship in different persons. You cannot tell a womantoleave;shewillnot leave.You have to empower awoman,andshewillseethe need and develop the capacity,toleave.
Note: Until you actually leave, only you, God, and three persons the most, should know that you are planning on leaving or the tentativedateofleaving.
PreparationforLeaving:
1 *Change Your
Narrative:* shift your perspective on your situation. Understand that you deserve better and that thisdoesnotdefineyourlife.
2 *Reconnect with yourself:*reflectonyourlife andseekprofessionalhelpif needed. Therapists can offer valuable insights and assistance in your healing journey
3 *Embrace New Beginnings:* understand that starting over is not only possible but can be the best option for your future, regardless of your age or background.
4. *Invest in Self-Care:* focus on healing from within Invest time and energy into your mental and emotional well-being rather thanexternalappearances.
5 *Build a Support System:* confide in a small c i r c l e o f t r u s t e d professionals who can offer guidance, financial support, and practical assistance during your transition. This could include finding housing, employment, and ensuring any children are welltakencareofduringthe process.
6 *Strengthen Connections:* reconnect with family and friends who can provide support and understanding Having a strongsocialnetworkisvital foryourjourneyahead.
7 . * F i n a n c i a l Preparation:* start saving money and cutting unnecessary expenditures to createafinancialcushionfor
yournewbeginning.
8. *Limit Contact with Your Abuser:* As much as possible, avoid accepting giftsorhelpfromtheabuser
This behavior can complicate your decision to leave.
Leaving
*TakingtheNextSteps:*
When you feel ready and have a plan in place, composearespectfulletterto your partner, outlining your reasons for leaving and any arrangements regarding children. It’s important to communicate your thoughts clearly while prioritizing yoursafety
Never agree to meet one on one. If you have to meet lettheenvironment,beunder your control and your terms public space with several of
your protectors during the day PostleavePlans
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Selector Andre and Soca Stars Kyra and Vintayge Drop New Hit “LOCKED AWAY”
“Locked Away”, a new soca hit produced by Guyanese DJ and producer Selector Andre Entertainment and the talented Mark Walcott is being released today across all streaming platforms including Selector Andre Entertainment’sYouTubechannel.
DescribedasaSocaBanger,thesongfeatures Guyanese Soca Stars, 19-year-old Kyra Soca sensation (Theodora “Kyra” Dehnert) of Nabacalis, East Coast Demerara and Vintayge (OsbertCain).
Vintayge is Guyanese by birth but grew up in AntiguaandrenownedasaSocaArtisteanddancer andisonewhopenned“LockedAway.”Knownfor his electrifying performances and infectious energy, he first made waves as a Soca Monarch finalistwithhisbreakouthit“SOCAKING.”
Vintayge, a former police officer, balances discipline with creativity, bringing hits like “MY SPACE,”“SOCAHOLIC,”and“NOWORRIES”to the forefront of the genre. He’s also the founder of theHotSteppersdancegroupandaformermember of the Crystalite Dance Company, continuing to provehe’sacreativeforceineverysense.
Meanwhile Kyra is a rising Soca Star in Guyana. With a bold voice and undeniable stage presence, Kyra is already making a name for herselfasthereigningJuniorSocaMonarchanda standout second-place finisher in the 2024 Soca MonarchCompetition.
Signed with Selector Andre Entertainment, Kyra has released soca hits like “No Limitation,” “PartyOva,”and“BossyMood.Ineachproduction and with every stage performance, Kyra has showcased her fearless style and fierce love for Caribbeanculture.
Collaborating with Vintayge to produce “LockedAway”isnotjustanothersocahitbutone that definitely portrays the art of storytelling in song while showcasing the beauty of Caribbean culture.
Bringing that culture to life in cinematic videographyis“FrassMediaPromotion”
VinTayge and Kyra in frame during their recent video shoot
Inaworldwherefastfashion often erases cultural nuances, Katia Fitzpatrick and MATAPEE Indigenous
Designs are creating a countercurrent — one that slows down,listens,andhonors.
From her dental training to her design table, Katia’s hands have always worked with care and purpose. Now, they craft not just smiles, but symbols of identity, unity,andstrength.
With every piece she creates, Katia proves that fashion can be more than beautiful — it can be powerful, rooted, and revolutionary
For this reason, in time for Guyana’s 59th Independence, Katia released a deeply personal project, a visual album of some of
her work which is an ode to her indigenous roots and her beloved homeland,Guyana.
The album was a collaborative effort between the brand Matapee and photographer, Abel Harris, hencethetitle‘MatapeeXAbelH.’
The album captures models, Shauntaé R I Washington and David Anthony Loncke wearing designs from Matapee in stunning scenes from one of Guyana’s most iconicareas;theStabroekMarket.
Katiatold The Waterfalls while traditionally, Indigenous wear has often been seen as ceremonial or restricted to specific occasions, in this collection, the models’ outfits featurethewarriorpattern,adesign carefully placed across the chest andlegs.
“It’s symbolic echoing
who wears it. There’s a poetic synergy between the location and the clothing: both resilient, both storied,bothalive.”
THEGUYANADRESS
Among Matapee’s standout creations is the Guyana Dress — a bold, elegant piece that encapsulates the spirit of an entire nation.
At the heart of the dress is the flag of Guyana, displayed proudly across the midsection, serving as both a visual and symbolic centerpiece. It’s more than just fabric;it’sadeclarationofidentity, pride,andstrength.
A Celebration of Guyana’s Beauty,Identity andStrength
resilience and courage protectors. In a modern cut and breathable linen fabric, it speaks to today’s man who is connected to history, but not confined by it. This is heritage in motion — adaptable, wearable,andproud,”shesaid.
The designer noted that the street energy of Stabroek itself enhancesthismessage.
“Asoneofthebusiestandmost iconicpublicspacesinGuyana,it’s a crossroads of tradition and modernity The red iron clock tower watches over vendors, musicians,andcitydwellers—just asthewarriorpatternstandsfirmon the fabric, watching over the one
The dress is
distinguishedbythewarriorpattern delicately woven into the neckline and the bottom hem. These motifs are not merely decorative — they are emblematic of resilience, a tribute to the enduring strength of the Guyanese people and their ancestors.
With this dress, Katia not only highlights the beauty of her homeland but also affirms the poweranddignityofitspeople.
For Katia, the Guyana Dress is notonlyafashionstatement—it’s aculturalartifact.Ittellsastoryof strength, sovereignty, and unity,
bridging the past with the present andprojectinghopeintothefuture.
The designer noted that photographing the Guyana Dress against this vibrant backdrop brought an added layer of authenticity and emotion to the piece.
“It created a powerful visual narrative that connects fashion to place, and style to soul The juxtapositionoftraditionalpatterns against the colonial architecture and urban life of Georgetown evokes a profound sense of patriotism — a reminder of how deeply rooted identity is in place andpeople,”Katiaexplained.
ABOUTTHEDESIGNER
KatiaFitzpatrickisawomanof many talents. Born and raised on the lush and culturally rich land of Lethem, Region Nine, Katia is a prouddescendantofthePatamona, Macushi,andArawakpeoples.Her life’s journey reflects a deep connectiontoherIndigenousroots, apassionforcraftandfashion,and a relentless pursuit of purpose and creativity
A qualified dentist by profession, Katia has dedicated years to healthcare, serving her community with dedication and care.
But beyond the dental chair, another dream quietly flourished — a dream that blended identity, artistry,andadvocacy
This dream took form in MATAPEE Indigenous Designs, a brand Katia founded to celebrate and elevate Indigenous culture through fashion. What started as a personal passion project has evolvedintoapowerfulmovement —onethatconnectstraditionwith Continued on page 36
Designer Katia Fitzpatrick flanked by models, Shauntaé R.I. Washington and DavidAnthony both of whom are draped in creations by label Matapee
MomentsthatmarkedGuyana’sIndependence 59 Years on…
It is not unusual for Independence Day in Guyana to be marked by activities like flag raising ceremonies, parades and other types of patriotic and celebratory activities to commemorate the occasion.
As such, on the heels of the nation’s 59th anniversary as a sovereign State, Kaieteur News took a look back at the historical moments that marked Guyana’s independence.
Thispublicationcaughtupwith a small remnant of persons, who were integrally involved in the details of first independence HamiltonGreenacareerpolitician whoisaformerPrimeMinisterand MayorofGeorgetown.Green,95is sole surviving official of the delegation that attended the constitutional conferences in London when the date for the Independence was selected in 1965.
Another key personality is former lieutenant of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Desmond Roberts who helped to hoist the first GoldenArrowhead at the flag raising ceremony which marked thenation’sfirstIndependenceDay on May 26, 1966 and finally, Mr Ronald Austin, a diplomat, who servedintheforeignserviceofhis countryformanyyears.Mr Austin was among the first sets of Guyanese to benefit from the educational perks of a newly sovereignstate.
Each of the men spoke vividly of the pre-independence era—the violence, racial segregation and riot that marred Guyana’s struggle independence but Green who served in various capacities as a politician gave a more detailed account of some of the events that tookplace.
According to him, the internal politicsinBritishGuianadrovethe racialtensions,strikes,andriots.
“Thestruggleforindependence was heightened when Hubert Critchlow formed the Labour Union and the public affairs committee was established with Janet Jagan, Dr Cheddi Jagan, AshtonChaseandfewotherfolks.”
He recalled that the “People Progressive Party (PPP) founded by two factions led by Forbes BurnhamandDr CheddiJaganwas thefirstmasspartyinthecountry It was initially a multi-ethnic party supported by workers and intellectualsinthe1950s
Howeverby1957,thePPPhad split into two factions, which competed against each other at the elections; the Jaganites and Burnhamites, the split helped to drive the social and political divisioninthecountry
“That situation highlighted the deep-seated political and social divisions within the country leading up the riots and the unrest between 1962 and 1965 were very bad…”
Green said. Despite this, the former Prime Minister noted that theinternalturmoilandstrugglefor independence paid off with a number of historical Guyanese
political figures like Burnham, Dr Jagan and Sidney King (Eusi Kwayana) and others played key rolesinthestruggle.
Moreover, the highlight of Green’sIndependencerecollection was being a part of the British Guiana Constitutional Conferences.
The conferences were a series of meetings held in London with the aim of establishing a new constitution for the colony, ultimately leading to its independence as Guyana. These conferencesplayedacrucialrolein shaping Guyana’s political and social landscape as it transitioned from colonial rule to selfgovernment. Thefinalconference was held at a time that Burnham hadwontheelectionsandformeda government.
He said “I’m the only person alive to attend that conference where the date for independence was fixed.All of the other persons are gone. Let me tell you the story about that, Burnham wanted February 23rd as an independent date to commemorate the struggle byCuffy.”
Greenrecalled“ButtheBritish
quite rightly said there is enough timetomakeallthepreparationfor the flags between the date of meeting and the independence, Peter D’Aguiar wantedAugust 1st which is the date the British gave the Africans to celebrate their emancipationbutBurnhamsaidhe didn’t want no date fixed by the Britishsotheyagreeditwouldbea date between February 23 and August1.”
He continued “At the conferencewhichIwaspresentthe British then said why not take the dateMay24thbutbeforethewords came out their mouths, Burnham was so sharp He said no gentlemen! That is the Queen’s official birthday So we ended up with May 26, 1966 as the date for ourindependence.”
NATIONALPRIDE
With the date set for Independence, the delegation who attendedtheconferencesinLondon returnedhomeandthepreparations for the first independence ceremonybegan.
Second Lieutenant Desmond Roberts a young GDF officer was integrally involved in those activities. Roberts who currently
lives in the United States recalled thatitwasafewmonthsshyofhis 21stbirthdaywhenhewasselected to hoist the flag. It was a moment of national pride and he had rehearseddiligentlyforit.
“What I recall about that night is that I was very nervous obviously,Ididn’twantanythingto gowrong,”ColonelRobertssaid. He said that the fact he rehearsed gave him some confidence.Inadditiontothis,Mr Roberts said another officer; Ulric Pilgrim was assigned to help him with hoisting the first Golden Arrowhead.
“It was fortunate that we rehearsed because the actual flag was three times and four times the size I had been rehearsing with. It was good that we had two people therebecauseitwasnotacceptable for the flag to be touching the ground;sothatwasveryhelpful.”
According to him, the big challengetherewastheseabreeze. The ceremony was held at the national park in Thomas Land in closeproximitytotheseawalls.
Roberts recalled: “That night wasaverywindynight;luckilythe flagwentupslowlyandwhenitgot tothetopitsnappedout.Thatloud sound, you know, I couldn’t forget the sound; the snap of the flag. It wasthefirsttimethatImyselfhad seentheflagandthefirsttimethat any Guyanese had seen the flag. It was a remarkable feeling and the sound of awe, pride and wonder thatpeoplegaveoff.”
He said one of the more remarkable things that night was when then Premier Burnham arrivedattheground,hecalledDr CheddiJaganwhowastheleaderof the opposition at the time and the twoofthemembraced.
“To my mind that was so significantbecausewehadalotof violence leading up to the independence,between1962and Continued on page 35
Diplomat, RonaldAustin
Former Prime Minister, Hamilton Green
Retired GDF Officer, Desmond Roberts
The Duke of Kent handing over the Independence constitutional documents to Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. (Photo: Guyana Chronicle archive)
Wo r l d Environment Day (WED) will be observed on June 5. The theme for this year is “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally,” calling for collective action to address thisglobalissue.
The Guyana National
Bureau of Standards (GNBS) strongly supports
the need to address environmental pollution
c a u s e d b y n o nbiodegradable and harmful materials, such as plastics andhazardouschemicals.
OntheoccasionofWorld Environment Day, GNBS calls on businesses to play a leading role in ending pollution by utilising standards and implementing
sustainable waste management practices
G N B S e n c o u r a g e s companies to implement an EnvironmentalManagement
S y s t e m ( E M S ) i n accordance with the
International Standard ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems –RequirementswithGuidance forUse.
Implementing an environmental management system can help businesses reduce energy consumption, resultinginreducedbillsand waste, and ultimately c o n t r i b u t i n g t o environmentalprotection.
Implemented by over 500,000companiesglobally, the sta
businessesandorganisations ofanysizeortypetocontrol the environmental impact of their activities, products, or serv
framework to protect the environment and to respond to changing environmental conditions in balance with socio-economicneeds.
The standard does not state specific environmental performance criteria, but it a
companies to establish environmental objectives at relevant levels, considering theirrisksandopportunities. The document notes that companiesmustconsiderthe resourcesneededtodevelop, implement, and maintain their EMS, the competence of employees to manage the system, and effective communication to ensure overallsuccess.
The success of an EMS depends on commitment fromalllevelsandfunctions of the organisation, led by top management. Through thestandard,managementis provided with the tools to control their environmental aspects and improve their environmental performance, demonstrating to their businesspartners,regulatory agencies, and community
y responsible Further, it enhances profits through p o t e n
improvements and energy conservation.
GNBS, through its Business Development Department, can assist any c
mpany look
ng to implementthisstandard.The processbeginswithareview of the business’s operations to identify all activities that h a v e a n e g a t i v e environmentalimpact.
This will be followed by developing strategies to mitigate the ecological effectsoftheseactivities.
T
’ s professional staff can assist with the development of an environmental policy and
operationalise that policy, including procedures and
programmes designed to mitigate the impact of the company’soperationsonthe environment Through its reliable internal auditing services,theBureaucanalso evaluate the implementation and performance of the EnvironmentalManagement System(EMS).
In addition to the ISO 14001 Standard, there are oth
nm
l standards available to businesses, including the GYS 9 – 10: 2014 for the Labelling of equipment, items and parts containing refrigerants,GYS263:2010
environment, and GYS 207: 2002 Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge
into the environment. There is also the GYS 229: 2004 Methods of sampling and testing for water and wastewater:Part16-Oiland grease, Copper, Iron, Zinc, etc , which specific companiescanimplement.
As we celebrate World Environment Day 2025, the GNBS urges businesses and organisations to implement National and International Standards in
h
ir operations,whichcanhelpto protect the environment for futuregenerations.
To learn more about the available standards, please visit the GNBS website at www.gnbsgy.com, or contactusviaWhatsAppat 692-4627 (GNBS) or call 219-0064-66.
Frompage16 security and economic
development We are actively collaborating with all stakeholders to address technical complexities and logisticalconsiderations.”
The contractor added, “Following productive
discussions with the Government of Guyana and other key stakeholders, we haveimplementedenhanced project management protocols and increased resource allocation to accelerate progress while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.”
A 35-year-old man was on Wednesday remanded to prisonforallegedlyassisting foreign nationals in lobbing improvisedbombsatapolice outpostandaGuyanaPower andLightstation.
He was officially charged with committing a terrorist act The accused Seon Carmichael of Lot 205 Land of Canna, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared
at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Acting Chief Magistrate FaithMcGusty
Carmichael was not required to plead to the two counts of the indictable charges which alleged that between May 15 and 17, 2025hefacilitatedaterrorist act,whichisthebombingof theGuyanaPowerandLight (GPL) Georgetown Substation on Mandela Avenue, and the bombing of the East Ruimveldt Police outpost.
The defense was led by Attorney-at-law Everton
Singh-Lammy who requested bail on behalf of Carmichael.Lammytoldthe court that the suspected bombers had threatened to kill Carmichael and his family if he reported the mattertoanyone.Asaresult of such, the lawyer said his client remained quiet He added that if a proper investigation is carried out by the police they will successfully find the suspects.
The attorney argued that his client assisted the police with the investigation by providing them with video interviews and written
statements of what transpired on the day in question. Lammy noted that his client bought a few screws and other items for the suspects, however, because of the type of work themendohisclientdidnot suspect anything until after the incident Moreover, L a m m y r e q u e s t e d reasonable bail before the trialsincethereisnowaythe matter will conclude in reasonabletime.
Carmichaeltoldthecourt that one of the suspects is known to him and he normally provides him with atransportservice.Headded that he was paid $20,000 to transport the men The prosecution objected to bail due to the serious nature of the charge, noting that the accusedfacilitatedaterrorist act and he did exclude himselffromthecharge.
They mentioned that Carmichael used his vehicle to transport the suspects to and from the crime scenes and he also purchased components to make the grenade Magistrate McGusty after hearing the arrangements remanded Carmichael due the serious natureoftheoffenseandthat it was a threat to public safety The matter was adjourned until June 18, 2025.
Kaieteur News reported on Wednesday that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) had issued wanted bulletins for two Spanish-speaking menandaBraziliannational over two explosions in the city on May 17 last The explosions occurred after midnight and blew off the back gate of the East RuimveldtPoliceOutpostat Vlissengen Square and East Front Road, Georgetown The second occurred just momentslaterattheGuyana Power and Light (GPL) Substation on Mandela Avenue.
Investigationshavesofar pointed police in the direction of three foreign nationals “The police are pursuing three individuals, two Spanish-speaking men and a Brazilian national known by his alias, ‘Flavio Tasso’”,policetoldKaieteur News on Tuesday Flavio hadallegedlyintroducedthe Spanish-speakingmentothe bus driver, who assisted them in renting three rooms at a hotel in Stevedore H o u s i n g S c h e m e , Georgetown. The Brazilian had also told him that the men had come to Guyana to
do“badthings”,policesaid. Police also said that investigators have compellingevidenceagainst theSpanish-speakingmento suggest that they were the ones behind the explosions and have even impounded the vehicle used to transport them to the scene “We haven’t confirmed whether they are from Venezuela of Colombia, or some other country,” police said, while assuring, “Investigators are stillmakingearnesteffortsto confirmthenationalityofthe two Spanish-speaking suspects”.
Media reports are that security cameras mounted onbuildingsclosetotheEast Ruimveldt police outpost capturedthemomentitsgate was blown off “A loud explosion originating from the southern side of the outpost rocked the compound,” police said in a statementonMay18,adding that “A police rank (identified as a female), on duty at the time, heard two distinct blasts, followed by debris impacting nearby rooftops.”
FRIDAY
Circumstances surroundingdeathof Adrianasuspicious …US pathologist urges thorough probe …will rely on tests from first autopsy to determine cause of death
Chief Medical Examiner ofGwinnettCounty,Atlanta, Georgia, Dr Carol Terry, says that only a thorough investigation will determine whether11-year-oldAdriana Younge was murdered or
regarding the circumstances of Adriana’s death, she deemed the case highly suspicious and urged that a thorough investigation be conductedtofullydetermine what happened “What I havebeentoldregardingthe circumstances are so suspicious that I really think that there needs to be a very thoroughinvestigation.”
Among those concerns was the discovery of Adriana’s body in a hotel pool that had already been searched.
parts of Adriana’s neck tissues were still soft, suggestingthatthisareamay not have been fully examined during the first autopsy
“Looking at the structuresoftheneck…they still had a good bit of soft tissue… I wanted to expose themmoresothatthere’sno question these structures werenotbroken,”shesaid.
diedfromdrowning.
The pathologist stated
that circumstances surrounding Adriana’s case are “highly suspicious” and cannot be conclusively attributedtodrowningatthis time Dr Terry, who performed a second autopsy on Adriana’s body on Thursday, shared her preliminaryfindingsinalive interview with journalist TravisChase.
In the live interview, Dr Terry stated that an autopsy
cannot definitively determine drowning “At thispointintime,Iwouldnot come to that conclusion. I think that there’s a lot of information that needs to be gained,alotofinvestigation that needs to be done Drowning is a diagnosis of exclusion And by that, it means that you have to exclude other potential
causes of death And oftentimes when a body is found in water, the assumptionisthattheperson hasdrowned,”shesaid. She further explained that drowning cannot be immediately determined upon opening the body for examination, “There is nothing in an autopsy that is diagnostic of drowning There are certain things we can see that would be supportive of drowning, but theyarenotuniform.People talk about fluid in the lungs. You may or may not have that. People will talk about fluid in the sphenoid sinus, which is a sinus that’s at the baseoftheskull.Again,you may or may not have that withdrowning.”
Further, Dr Terry revealed that based on the information she received
“That is disturbing becauseIdon’tthinkyoucan simply write it off as this childdrowned.You’vegotto be concerned. Did she die sometime earlier, and then was placed in the pool? Because there’s not going to be any good way, to discern whether or not that happened.”
However,Dr.Terrynoted that she has not yet received the results of the toxicology report or any additional testingconductedduringthe f i r s t a u t o p s y, a n d emphasised that these findings will be critical to forming a more accurate conclusion. Sofar,basedon the circumstances shared with her, she expressed reluctance to conclude that Adriana drowned, stating, “Yes, I would. Based on the circumstances that are reportedtome,Iwould.”
As such, Dr Terry emphasised the need to examine toxicology reports, potential drug findings, and signs of sexual assault, stating, “Things like this need to be considered and looked at, given the circumstances reported to me.”
Secondautopsy wascompromised
During her examination, Dr Terry revealed that Adriana’s body had lost significant forensic value and that the second autopsy wascompromised.
“The examination that I had the opportunity to do is compromised at this point because, again, this is a second autopsy,” Dr Terry explained. “We have issues ofartefactsintroducedbythe first autopsy, decomposition that has taken place, and embalming that has occurred.Allofthesefactors introduce artefacts to the body and compromise the examination to some extent.”
However, Dr Terry did noteapotentiallysignificant detail, she observed that
The doctor said too that there was no evidence of trauma on the body, but stated that doesn’t rule out murder
“Just because I don’t see any physical manifestation of trauma doesn’t mean that someone was not murdered. Therearewaysinwhichyou can kill someone and not leave any demonstrable trauma on the body Basically, you just have to interfere with their ability to breathe.
And in some cases, it may involve somehow constricting their chest or maybe putting pressure on their neck And you don’t always wind up breaking structures in the neck or bruising structures in the neck.Sosometimesyoucan have asphyxial type deaths or deaths where adequate blood flow and oxygen doesn’t get to the brain and not leave any trauma to the body.”
Dr Terrynotedhowever, thatsheisstillintheprocess of collecting specimens in case additional testing is required.
“Again, realizing the optimal specimens are from thefirstexamination,butI’m conducting this examination keepinginmindthatI’mnot goingtohaveachancetogo back. So anything I need to do, I need to do at this point in time. I think I may have over-collected, but again, I don’tgetasecondchanceto bethorough,”sheexplained.
S h e f u r t h e r acknowledged that the first autopsy, conducted by a team of three pathologists, appeared to have been performedverythoroughly
“By the time I do a second autopsy, artefacts have already been introduced from the first autopsy,andinthiscase,also from embalming,” Dr Terry said “But in doing this examination, I first wanted to ensure that the initial autopsy was done correctly and thoroughly and it appeared that it was. There aresomeminordifferences
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Seon Carmichael has been accused of assisting foreign terrorists to bomb a police outpost (Photo: News Room)
Frompage16 in dissection techniques, but I believe the first examination was conducted thoroughly.”
Lookingahead
Lookingahead,Dr Terry statedthathernextstepisto complete her report and review the results from the firstautopsy
“Iwilllookatslidesfrom the tissue under the microscope. These, I don’t think,aregoingtobehelpful
i n a d v a n c i n g t h e
investigation, ” she explained.“Forme,themore critical information will come from the results of the first examination and any testing that was done in connectionwithit.”
Dr Terryemphasisedthe importance of the initial autopsyfindings,“AsIsaid, my role here was essentially performing a quality control check through the second
autopsy. From what I
observed, the first examinationwastechnically done very competently and thoroughly.Iwouldnowlike toseewhatthoseresultsare.”
GuyanaPolice
Despite Dr Terry’s call for further inquiry, the Guyana Police Force recently released a report statingtherewasnoevidence of foul play According to police, the first autopsy conductedbyateamofthree international pathologists concluded that Adriana’s death was consistent with drowning,andtherewereno signs of trauma, assault, or criminalactivity
The police said too that the findings support an earlier report submitted by Mr Leonard McCoshan, a (retired) Royal Canadian MountedPoliceinvestigator, whichconcludedthatthereis “noevidenceoffoulplayby persons named or unnamed duringtheinvestigation.”
According to the police, a c o m p r e h e n s i v e postmortem examination, including toxicology and DNA testing, was carried out.Keyfindingsinclude: No acute injuries or trauma.
Ethanollevelsconsistent w i t h p o s t m o r t e m decomposition.
Negative sexual assault kitandDNAanalysis. Skinandairwaychanges aligned with prolonged submersion.
No evidence of restraint, struggle,orbodyrelocation.
P o l i c e s a y t h e pathologists concluded Adriana likely sank and
surfaced later due to natural decomposition processes in tropicalconditions.
Adriana Younge’s body was discovered onApril 24, 2025,inaswimmingpoolat t h e D o u b l e D a y International Hotel Her remains were later flown to the United States for a second independent autopsy after her family rejected the findings of the initial examination.
Businessman Azruddin Mohamed was placed on $500,000 bail on Thursday when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to false declaration and tax evasion charges.
Mohamed, who on Monday evening declared his candidacy for the upcoming general and regional elections, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he pleaded not guilty tothecharges.
It is alleged that on or about December 7, 2020, at Lot 200-201 Camp Street, Georgetown, Mohamed falsely declared that he purchased one Lamborghini Roadster SVJ for USD$ 75,300 instead of its initial costUSD$695,000.
It is also alleged that on the same day at the said address, he fraudulently declared the amount for the said Lamborghini to USD$ 75,300, instead of USD$ 695,000, which resulted in taxes in the sum of G$383 millionbeingevaded.
The businessman was represented by attorneys Damien Da Silva, Siand Dhujon and Darren Wade Da Silva told the court that the charges all stem from an importation of a luxury vehicle by his client He added that the vehicle was dulyimported,dulyentered, duly cleared and duly registered, all done to the satisfaction of the Guyana RevenueAuthority(GRA)in December2020.
“ A n d s i n c e t h e importation of this vehicle, madam, Mr Mohamed has been freely enjoying the use and benefit of his property, free from any interference until March of this year, when he received a written correspondence from GRA notifying him that an investigation was launched
todeterminewhetherhehad fraudulently under declared the value of the said vehicle to avoid paying the correct taxes,”DaSilvasaid.
The attorney said that from that correspondence, his client was also informed that the investigation concluded that he underdeclared the value of the vehicle and that he is now liabletopayadditionaltaxes.
As a result, Mohamed’s attorneys immediately requested in writing that the Revenue Authority disclose thereasonforitsdecisionas wel
s all the facts, evidence, and material to supportitsfindings,inorder to be able to respond in any meaningful way to the allegations.
Da Silva said that in an affront to fair and good administration, the Revenue Authority responded to his client’srequestforbetterand sufficient particulars by further demanding the payment of the additional taxes without satisfying his request.
He added that the investigation and the subsequent decision by the GRA were done without affording Mohamed an opportunity to be heard beforeadecision/sismadeto impose an additional tax amount.
Thelawyeralsorevealed that there was a total disregard for the principles ofNaturalJusticeonthepart of the Revenue Authority, which ultimately led to his c l i e n t i n s t i t u t i n g proceedings in the High Court for a declaration that the decision/action taken by GRA was and is illegal. He also asked the court to injunct the Revenue Authority from seizing the v e
substantive matter, which was then followed by the criminalchargeshisclientis facing.
Da Silva, in closing, requested that Mohamed be releasedonself-bailsincehe is not a flight risk, and he reassured the court that his client will be present on his nextcourtdate.Theattorney noted that his client is a popular figure and even more now since he recurrently announced his presidential candidacy and hasstartedhiscampaign.
However, GRA’s attorney, Sanjeev Datadin, told the court that the Authority was conducting a reassessment of the
Ahandcuffed businessman,Azruddin Mohamed (centre), at the Georgetown Magistrates’Court. (P.C. Francwa Fortune)
Lamborghini that was i m p o r t e d b y t h e businessman, and it was discovered that the cost reflectedalowervalue.
Datadin stated that as a result of the findings, GRA wrote and instructed the accusedtorespondwithin14 days.Theattorneyaddedthat Mohamed failed to provide GRA with the necessary documents but requested additionalinformation.
Moreover, he mentioned that there is a process that needs to be followed. “The Privy Council and the Caribbean Court of Justice ruled that criminal court is precedent in any dispute or matter, and that the criminal jurisdiction applies that whatever defence you wish toraise,youcan’tdivideinto otherjurisdictions.Itmustbe raisedinthiscourt,”Datadin said.
Magistrate McGusty granted Mohamed $250,000 bail for each charge The matterwasadjournedtoJune 26,2025.
Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeohaspromisedtomake public the depletion policy governing Guyana’s oil and gas sector at some “point in time.”
At his weekly press
shareholder like Suriname,” heexplained.
Jagdeo said Suriname has become a shareholder, because it is investing in their oil and gas projects However, this is a risk because money has to be raisedandtaxpayers’money is involved Therefore, in thattypeofsituation,onehas to practice an aggressive proactivedepletionpolicy
Last Thursday, Jagdeo told the media that the country’s depletion policy wascraftedtosuittheglobal supply and demand and that long-term policies are not determined by day-to-day changes.
Kaieteur News hadasked the vice president whether
g a depletion policy in place to existing frameworks to manage and strengthen the oil sector, thereby ensuring maximum benefits for citizens.
conference on Thursday, Kaieteur News askedJagdeo whenthepolicywillbemade available.Hesaidthepolicy willbepostedtotheMinistry of Natural Resources’ website,thesamesitewhere the audit reports can be found.
Deviating from the question, Jagdeo spoke about the two audits that have been available on the website for months now “Kaieteur News has been saying,ohthegovernmentis hiding the audits We put them there…nothing you all probably didn’t even read them.”
Returning to the question, he said “the depletionpolicycouldbeput there too at some point in time… we are not rushing now to satisfy Kaieteur News.”
H e s a i d w h e n
government releases documents, they are not beingread.
AccordingtoJagdeo,the key element at this stage of the policy is to get as much oil out of the ground as quickly as possible, taking into consideration what couldhappeninthefuturein lightofclimatechange.
“If you approach a rate where it becomes where the oilpricesareclosetothecost of production or the breakeven point, obviously you have to sit down with your company, and thirdly we tooktheapproachthatwhich
“Should we have a depletion policy now… you don’tdeterminepoliciesofa long-termnatureonthebasis ofdailyoccurrencesinanoil and gas market which is known for its volatility, and sowhenIsawthatcomment coming from Jordan [Winston Jordon- former Finance Minister], I wonder if he really understood policy,”Jagdeosaid.
Former Minister of FinanceWinstonJordanina May 5, 2025 article captioned, ‘Govt should hedge, implement depletion policyinfaceofdroppingoil prices–Jordan’publishedin the Stabroek News said that withunpredictableoilprices and the I
national Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projections of lowering pricesforcrudethisyear,the government’s ‘drill baby drill’ policy is flawed and a depletionstrategyisneeded.
In the article, Jordan opinedthatitisnottoolateto implement a depletion policy “The more FPSOs [Floating Production and Storage and Offloading vessels] ExxonMobil brings on,itiswiththeseadditional costs,” Jordan told Stabroek News.
The opposition also weighed in on the matter on Friday, the Alliance For Change (AFC) challenged the government to make the policypublic.
OnMay26,this Continued on page 30
Frompage29 publication reported that Spokesperson for the AFC on oil and gas Dr Vincent Adams calling Jagdeo’s bluff,issuedthechallengeto release the policy, so that it could be perused by the oppositionandcitizensalike.
“Well, I have never seen a(depletion)policyfromthis administration So, what BharratJagdeoneedstodois publish his policy Maybe I don’tknowifyou’veseenit, butIhaveneverseenapolicy besides (him) talking stuff. What is that policy?” he
questioned. Dr Adams said such a policy is born from long-term planning, based on the production profile over the years, which is available in the Field DevelopmentPlans(FDP).
The government would havetolookattheirstrategic
planintheprojectstheywere looking to undertake, and compare to see if it matches whatisintheFDPs.
“Then you can devise a policyfromthat,ifyouwant to not produce at the maximum level, then you can regulate how much oil you want to produce, etcetera. But… first of all, they have not released the FDPs, and I’m glad you askedthatquestion,”hesaid.
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) ontheotherhandsayingthat whileitseesnoneedforsuch a policy, the oil revenues needtobemanagedbetterto securefuturegenerations.
On May 29, this publication reported that, in an invited comment by this publication Economist and Spokesperson on Oil and Gasfortheparty,ElsonLow said that a Depletion Policy cannot succeed, if the funds from oil which are placed in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) continue to be spent inanirresponsiblemanner
Stating his party’s p o s i t i o n o n t h e implementation of such a policy, he told the Kaieteur News, “we have long said that it’s important, that any government should conduct feasibility studies for each project to understand its implications for our economy Thiswillnaturally mean that the depletion rate of our fields will have to be assessed.”
He explained that what the PNCR sees as more importantisnotthedepletion rate, but the safeguarding of the resources. Therefore, a more disciplined and thoughtfulapproachmustbe taken with the NRF, rather thanfrequentamendmentsto the act to withdraw larger amounts,citingthatthemost recent amendment allows almost 100% of funds to be withdrawn.
Low’s argument is that, “WithoutarobustNRF,even a slower depletion rate would still jeopardize future generations,sosafeguarding our sovereign wealth fund must be the priority Similarly, even if we have a fasterdepletionrate,butalso a s t r o n g N R F , intergenerational equity through savings would be preserved.”
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced July 14, 2025 as nominationday
The commission has approved the workplan for the general and regional elections The workplan, whichwaspreparedbychief elections officer (CEO), VishnuPersaud,outlinesthe conduct of the polls set for September1,thisyear
“In this regard, the GECOM secretariat is authorised to proceed with implementation of the tasks delineatedintheworkplanto ensure that the elections are conductedinafree,fair,and transparentmanner,”itsaid.
In keeping with the statutory provisions, all political parties who desire to contest the elections, are required to submit their respective list of candidates on July 14th, 2025 GECOM said forms are available on its website at www.gecom.org.gy
“Additionally, political parties will be required to submit applications for allocation of symbols for approval by the commission by the 22nd of June, 2025. Recognising that the commission has been conducting continuous registration throughout the year since January 2023, a short claims and objections exercise will be held from June 16 to 20, 2025,” GECOMadded.
The exercise is in keeping with legal requirements to produce an Official List of Electors (OLE) to be used for the elections As such, all persons18andolderbyJune 30, 2025 who have not been registered,canapplytodoso during that period to be included in the OLE, and be eligibletovoteonSeptember 1.
“Personswhoarealready registered can apply for (i) correction of incorrect particulars on their national identification cards, (ii) name change if they have changed their name(s) since they were registered, and (iii) transfers if they have changed their addresses since they were registered,” thecommissionsaid.
It said any elector who haschangedtheirresidential address from one electoral divisionordistricttoanother willhavetogotothepolling station associated with their previous address in order to voteintheelections.
When we were youngparents of four bright and energetic children, my husband and I wrestled with onepressingquestion;where could we raise our children
to thrive, not just academically, but socially, emotionally,andspiritually? After careful thought, we madeadeliberatechoicenot toraisethemasminoritiesin a predominantly white community
Yes, those school districts often came with moreresources,butwewere also aware of the emotional and psychological toll such environments could exact. Research indicates that Black children in majoritywhite schools often face significant racial stressors that negatively impact both academic performance and mental well-being We decided we wanted our children to be a little older, and stronger, before having tonavigatethosechallenges. These are the kinds of tradeoffs many parents of colorface.
There is no perfect answer;everychoicecarries itsownrisksandrewards.In fact,astudypublishedinthe American Educational Research Journal found that
Black students in
predominantly white schools reported higher levels of alienation, racial discrimination, and lowered teacherexpectations—factors that contributed to lower a c h i e v e m e n t a n d engagement compared to peers in more racially diverse settings (Welton et al.,2018).
So we prioritized something we believed was more fundamental than just access to advanced resources, experienced teachers or fancy school buildings.
We prioritized our children's sense of belonging, confidence, and self-worth.
That decision meant we had to get creative and deeply involved in their learningjourney
Our answer came through charter schools in our community and, most
Advancing Education, Technology & Innovation in Guyana…
Why online education was a lifeline for my children—and can be for yours too
pivotally, through online education. All four of our children spent all but three years each enrolled in a combination of full-time, accreditedcharterbrick-andmortar and online schools. These institutions became the foundation for their academic and personal development.
The online school in particular offered an interrelated curriculum that allowedthemtomastercore subjects at their own pace, with tools that empowered us as parents to monitor progress, catch problems early, and intervene effectively
Itwasthroughthisonline school that each of my children mastered mathematics, early and deeply, paving the way for allofthemtotakeAdvanced Placement (AP) Calculus in highschool.Thatgavethem a competitive edge when applying to top U S universities. My son, who had struggled with reading early on, discovered a passion for history, the arts, and art history.That passion now defines his life, he is a thriving manager in the worldofart.
My other son had such a strong foundation in Math that he scored in the 95th percentile on SAT Math, opening up the door to several college scholarship opportunities.
In addition to attending outstanding universities in the US – Stanford, Cornell, N Y U a n d B o s t o n Universities, what was even more remarkable was that the online environment sparked in each of them a genuine love for learning, and a willingness to take control of their own education Today, they continue to research, teach themselves new skills, and stay abreast of emerging technologiesonline.
But what truly made the experience extraordinary was the flexibility Online learning allowed significant hoursof freetimeduringthe day Our children used that time not to scroll through social media or watch television, but to learn to
code, swim, participate in robotics classes, travel to Guyana to help launch STEMGuyana, and work on national projects like FIVEO, which took them to Silicon Valley to meet tech billionaires and to The Hague to present their ideas togloballeaders.
Theseopportunitieswere extracurricular experiences which built the soft skills; problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and creativity, that define 21st-century success. And they weren't rushing from class to class in an overcrowded building; they hadtimetobreathe,tothink, andtogrow
Our lived experience became the inspiration behind Pathway Online Academy, Guyana's first online school program. But make no mistake, online learningisnotasilverbullet. Without the right design, many online programs fall short.
According to the National Education Policy Center, online charter schools in the U.S. have an average graduation rate of only 51%, compared to the national average of 84% for all public schools (NEPC, 2021) The challenge is clear, online learning must be engaging, personalized, and supported by a caring adult.
This is where today'sAI technology changes the game Adaptive learning platforms powered by artificial intelligence are now capable of analyzing a child's strengths, weaknesses, and learning pace to deliver customized lessons.
These tools help struggling students review foundational content while allowing advanced learners to move ahead, no one gets left behind or held back. A study by the Brookings Institution notes that AIdriven adaptive tools can “improvelearningoutcomes by tailoring instructional content to student needs” and are especially effective when paired with human support(Zhuetal.,2020). Still, human connection
is key A grandmother, an aunt,oraparentdoesn'thave to be exceptionally knowledgeable, just someonewhopaysattention and who cares. Someone who says, “Let's log in together,” or “Let's finish your math before lunch.” Success in online school often starts with that one adult who refuses to let a childfallthroughthecracks. Even if your child is not enrolledinanonlineschool, youshouldstillnurturetheir curiosity Encouragethemto explore new topics, to research their questions, to read widely and deeply, and to search for answers themselves.
“We must raise children who are not just consumers of content, but seekers of knowledge.”
And while much of this article has focused on children, I want to speak directly to adults, especially those who never finished school.
Maybe you dropped out years ago. Maybe you had a baby as a teenager Maybe you've quietly dreamed of going back but felt embarrassed or unsure Onlineeducationmaynotbe for everyone, but it offers youasecondchancetolearn at your own pace, on your owntime,inyourownspace. Whether you want to finish high school, earn a new certificate, or just learn how tousenewtechnology,there isaplaceforyouinthisnew eraofdigitallearning.
Ifyourchildisstruggling
in a traditional school setting, or has limited or no accesstoaqualityeducation, then it may be time to consider an online option. Online learning, when thoughtfully designed and supported, can offer personalized instruction, greater flexibility, and renewed confidence for children who feel left behind.Inarapidlychanging world and an increasingly competitive Guyanese economy, every child, and every adult, deserves the chance to thrive, to discover their strengths, and to prepare for the future. Don't wait. Explore what online educationcanoffer,because the right learning environment can change everything.
Danny the Soccer Player
Dannylovedsoccermore than anything He would dribble a ball around the kitchen, kick pinecones into imaginary goals, and even named his socks “Goalie” and “Striker ” Every Saturday, he wore his lucky blue jersey and ran onto the field with the Sonic Boom, hislocalteam.
But this Saturday was different.
Danny’steamhadmadeit to the Championship Game, and they were going to face their biggest rivals: the Iron Tigers. The Tigers were fast, strong, and had never lost a gameallseason.
CoachMariagatheredthe SonicBoombeforethegame. “We may be the underdogs, but if we play as a team and give it our best, we can do anything.” Danny felt his heart thump like a drum. He wasn’t the tallest or the fastest,buthehadsomething special—henevergaveup.
Thewhistleblew,andthe game began. Right away, the IronTigersscoredagoal.
“One to zero,” muttered Danny “We’llgetitback!”
He passed, ran, and dodged as best as he could.
The Sonic Boom worked together,andbyhalftime,the scorewastied2–2.
Coach Maria smiled “This is the heart I was talkingabout!”
With only five minutes left in the game, the Tigers made another goal. Now it was 3–2. Danny’s legs were tired,andsweatdrippedfrom his forehead, but he wasn’t going to quit. Then, it happened. His teammate
David stole the ball and passed it to Danny The crowd stood. Danny ran as fast as he could One defender Thenanother Only the goalie stood in his way Danny pulled his foot back… kicked… and watched the ball soar like a r o c k e t G O A L !
Thefielderuptedwithcheers. Thescorewastiedagain.
Just as the final whistle blew, the game went into a penaltyshootout.
Coach Maria chose Danny as one of the kickers. Hisheartpounded.Helooked at the ball, then at the cheering crowd, then at the hugeIronTigergoalie.
He took a deep breath. “I candothis,”hewhispered. Dannyranupandkicked. The ball zoomed to the left—and into the net! The SonicBoomteamjumpedup and cheered. After a few
more kicks from each side, the Sonic Boom won the shootout and became the champions.
Later, Danny held the trophy with his teammates. He smiled so big his cheeks hurt.
Itwasn’tjustthewinning that felt good. It was the teamwork, the effort, and knowingthathehaddonehis very best. From that day on, Danny wasn’t just a soccer player
He was Danny the Champion.
TheEnd!
Follow-UpQuestions: What made Danny special, even though he wasn’tthefastestortallest?
·HowdidDannyhelphis teaminthebiggame?
· What do you think was more important to Danny—winning or trying hisbest?
How to Make a Table Football Game
SUPPLIES:
1.Woodensticks
2.Greenfoam
3.Chalk
4.Paint:red,white,blue
5.Cardboard/shoebox
6.10woodenclothespegs
7.Craftknife
8.Ruler
9.Paintbrushes
Step 1 - Using a craft knife, remove the topoftheboxandcutequal-sizedrectangular goals into each end. Ask an adult to do this stepforyou! Ifneeded,paintyourboxwhite insideandout.
Step2-Cutthefoamsheettothesizeof theinsideofyourbox.Usingarulerandchalk pen, draw the markings you would find on a footballpitch.
Evenly mark six holes along each side of the box. The dowels a n d clothes peg players will go through these holes so make sure they are level and at the rightheight.Useacraftknifetopokethrough these holes and insert your dowels. The dowelsshouldbeabletoslidefreelywithout resistance.
Tip: Ensure your clothes peg players can kickaboutfreelywithouttouchingthebottom of the box, but not so high up that they’re floatingabovetheball!
Step5-Pegtheplayersontothedowelsin your chosen formation and get ready to kick off! Step 6 -Why not add some nets to your goals using packaging from oranges? Roll a ballusingsuperlightclayandyou’rereadyto play!
With your term, or for some the final, examination coming up, you will have to ensure you make the best effort in this, which would include most of all the tests that are in writing. This means that you have to prepare beforehand in specialways. Youcandoso byfollowingthesetips.
Whentakingawritten test, you can improve your chances by following the first rule of going prepared intotheexaminationroom.
Firstly, ensure that your pen, pencil and other instruments are in good order Havingagoodnight’s rest is also a necessary preparation. Be sure that youarriveatthetestroomin time so that you can get s e t t l e d d o w n a n d
comfortable with the surroundings before the test begins.
When the test starts, followtheserules:
1. First read over each question twice so as to ensure you understand exactlywhatisrequired.
2. Quickly preview the entire test and determine which are the easy and difficult questions, with the intention of working on the easier ones first. This will also work towards giving you the confidence needed in solving the harder problems.
3 Write down on a separate sheet any informationyouarelikelyto needlater,soastoavoidthe worry of trying to get these while you are actually
Proper preparation for any examination will ensure that you make a determined effort towards passing it.
working on any problem, e.g. equations, dates, rules, etc.
4 Read all the instructionscarefullyandtry tofollowthemprecisely
5. Write legibly so that therewouldbenodoubtasto whatyouhavewritten.
6. Work at a steady but unhurried rate, and try to finish with enough time to review your answers at the end.
7.Lastly,theimportance of checking and rechecking your answers cannot be over-emphasised. Checkall your answers in a critical manner so that you do not overlook any mistakes you mighthavemade.
This means that, in planningyourtime,youwill need to leave some space at the end of your answers to review your effort, correct any mistakes and include anyomissions.
Ifyouhavefollowed these tips, and if you have previously put your study
timetogooduse,youshould feel fairly confident about takingatest. However,you maystillfindthatduringthe test you can get stuck or “draw a blank”. Such a situation can easily lead to panic, with thoughts like: “I can’tdothis”;“Idon’tknow much of this stuff”; “I’m goingtofailthistest”.
Getting stuck on a problem does not mean that you cannot do well on the rest of the test. Instead of telling yourself negative things,saytoyourself:“I’ve done harder than this before”; “I will remember how to do this if I relax and try to recall what I have learnt”; “This is only one problem, and I will do well intheothers”.
Takeacoupleofdeep breaths, build up your c o n f i d e n c e a n d concentration with the problemsthatyouknowyou can readily do, and then returntoanyyouwerestuck on.
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1965.Forthemtoembracewasa remarkable feeling because a lot ofpeoplewereinattendance,”he said.
PERKSOF INDEPENDENCE
Meanwhile, Mr Austin who was still a young man when Guyana became an Independent State spoke of some of the perks ofbeingaSovereignState.
Herecalledthat“Thecitywas gaily decorated, beautifully decorated with emblems and slogans.”
The first time he saw the Golden Arrowhead, Austin recalled was at the ceremony where Dr. Jagan embraced Burnham.
“Itwasabigcrowdthereand that crowd of people, most of whom thought that Guyana would have never been an independent country because of negativedevelopmentswithinthe country, mainly the riots and unrest that had their hopes of Independencedashed.”
But what he also recalled about living in Independent Guyana is opportunities that openedupformanycitizens.
“I was young but I had the
Momentsthat markedGuyana’s...
feeling Guyana finally becameanindependentStatethat we would realize all the dreams and ambitions that this country hadhadforsometime.”
He noted that he was one of the persons who benefited from the opportunity to study abroad—something that could have never happened in preindependentGuyana.
The former diplomat noted that this was one of the many perksofindependence.
“Before that, Guyana was a place that many would find unrecognizable it was socially segregated and virtually an apartheid state; in the sense that ifyouwereofacertaincolourof race there were clubs you couldn’t join – for instance the Watooka Club in Linden that was reserved for Europeans
All of the clubs around Georgetown were also racially segregated
As a result, Austin recalled that one of the first courses of actiontakenbyPremierBurnham wastopassalawthatclubshadto beintegrated.
A n o t h e r p e r k o f independence came in form of employment.
, y to work in the bank or certain areas you had to be a certain social standing or race The place opened where people could be employed on the basis of merit and qualifications generally not the colour of your skin ”
“Now Guyanese were free to pursue any path in life on the basis of merit and not based on race, religion or politics,” the retired Foreign Service officer explained.
He said that many citizens saw independence as opening up new opportunities and making the country more equal for all persons.
“Then a lot of people were like me, I grew up in Da Silva Street [Newtown] my parents relativelypoor…Youhadasense now after independence that you had a chance, new opportunities toseize….”
“I don’t think without independenceIwouldhavegone to England to study… In those days, people like me never got scholarships, all the scholarships went to the Europeans or what you would call the big shots of society,”Mr Austinsaid.
The very first flag raising ceremony where a young lieutenant Desmond Roberts hoisted the GoldenArrowhead for the first time
Designer
Katia Fitzpatrick... Fitzpa
Frompage24 modernity, and craftsmanship with sustainability MATAPEE
The name MATAPEE is itself a nod to Indigenous life and knowledge.Amatapeeisatraditional tool used by Indigenous peoples of theAmazon to extract cassava juice — a process rooted in community, resilience, and ancestral wisdom. In choosing this name, Katia honors a legacy of practicality, sustainability, and beauty that guides the brand’s mission.
MATAPEE is not just a fashion label—itisacelebrationofidentity It brings Indigenous narratives into globalconversations,showcasingthe elegance, strength, and creativity of Guyana’sIndigenouspeople.
ECO-FASHION
At the heart of MATAPEE’s philosophy is a commitment to sustainability Katia deliberately chose linen as the primary fabric for hercreations—amaterialknownfor its eco-friendly nature, durability, and timeless elegance. The use of linen reflects the brand’s alignment with the Earth, echoing the Indigenous principle of living in harmonywithnature.
Each MATAPEE piece is thoughtfullyhandcrafted,integrating patterns, symbols, and stories that have been passed down through generations.Theresultisfashionthat not only adorns the body but also educatesandempowers.
Her mission is clear: Indigenous fashion is for everyone, and for everywhere.Thisincludesmen,who are now stepping into garments that
Katia’s professional path in dentistry sharpened her attention to detail, precision, and care qualitiesthatnowechoineverystitch ofhergarments.
Yet, from an early age, she was equally captivated by the beauty of handmade crafts, the symbolism woven into Indigenous textiles, and theroleofclothingasastatementof culturalpride.
Her transition from dentistry to fashionwasnotabrupt,butratheran expansion of her purpose “Dentistry allowed me to heal through science,” Katia explains, “but MATAPEE allows me to heal throughstories storiesofwhowe are, where we come from, and how strongweare ”
Katia wears a breathable dress from her collection
Some of the stunning designs captured in the Matapee XAbel H.’project
Designer
GGDMA donates 20 dredge engines to small-scale miners in Bartica
TheGuyanaGoldandDiamond MinersAssociation(GGDMA),on Saturday, donated 20 dredge engines to small-scale miners in Bartica, Region Seven, who are facing challenges in resuming operations.
In a statement on Saturday, the GGDMA said that the donation, which was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, will help the minersreturntoproduction.
“Supporting the sustainable development and resilience of the mining sector remains at the heart
waywecan,”Marcusstated.
T h e G G D M A a l s o underscored the importance of its regular Open Days, which remain a cornerstone of its outreach efforts.
It said that those sessions provide all miners with the opportunity to engage directly with the Association, voice their concerns, seek guidance, and accesssupport.
“Issues raised during these engagements are carefully reviewed, and where appropriate, the Association implements
oftheGGDMA'smission.
TheAssociationrecognisesthe vital role that small miners play in the industry and is committed to providing the support needed to help them recover and thrive,” the statement said Meanwhile, GGDMA Vice President, Mr Dabria Marcus, said, “It is very hearteningwhenasmallminercan move up the scale as a natural evolution.”
“We understand the difficulties thatsmallminersface,andwewill continue to support them in any
targeted interventions such as this donation,” the mining association said.
The GGDMA said it remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen Guyana's mining sector by empowering its members, especiallysmallandmedium-scale miners,andensuringtheyhavethe tools, resources, and opportunities neededtosucceed.
The Association was represented by a team comprising Vice President (Mr Dabria Marcus),ImmediatePastPresident
Republic Bank
Guyana Managing Director resigns
Republic Bank (Guyana)
Limited announced on Saturday thatitsManagingDirector,Stephen Grell, has resigned, effective May 29,2025.
“TheBankisespeciallygrateful for Mr Grell's leadership and service during his tenure in Guyana,” a statement from the bank's Corporate Secretary, ChristineMcGowan,said.
Grell, a career banking professional, was appointed ManagingDirectorin2021.
Before his appointment in Guyana, he served as Vice President, Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory at Citibank inTrinidad.
Stephen Grell
all
The
also
(Mr AndronAlphonso),Executive Member (Ms. Vishanti Balgobin), Executive Member (Mr Terry
A Administrator (Mr Avalon Jagnandan).
GGDMA
encouraged
miners to only sell their gold to the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) or toauthorisedgoldbuyers.
Representatives of the GGDMAand small-scale miners in Bartica
The dredge engines
Rihanna’s father Ronald Fenty, dead at 70
Page Six- Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, has been reported to have died. He was 70. The patriarch passed away early Saturday morning in Los Angeles, according to Starcom Network News, a radio station located in the pop superstar's native country of Barbados.
Sources told the radio station that family members have gathered in California to commemorate his life. Rihanna was believed to be in the car as well, but she is notvisibleinthephotos.
The superstar's rep did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment. The “Diamonds” singer has also not yet publicly commented on her father'spassing.
The sad news comes as Rihanna is expecting her third child with longtime boyfriend,A$APRocky
She announced her pregnancy this month by debuting her growing baby bumpatthisyear'sMetGala.
Rihanna, who was born
Rihanna Fenty, and her dad had a troubled relationshipovertheyears.
The patriarch has reportedly struggled with alcohol and drug abuse, causingconflictbetweenthe two. Ronald also divorced Rihanna's mother, Monica Braithwaite, when the “Umbrella”singerwas14. The news comes soon after Rihanna announced she'spregnantwithherthird child.
Rihanna and her father, Ronald Fenty.
Rihanna reportedly a d d r e s s e d t h e i r estrangement in a 2011 interview with Vogue, calling their relationship “reallystrange.”
“That's the only word I can think of to describe it because you grow up with yourfather…youareapart of him for goodness sakes!” she told the magazine, per Billboard.
“And then he does something so bizarre that I
can'tbegintowrapmymind around it,” the “Work” singer reportedly added at thetime.
“You hear the horror stories about people going behind people's backs and doingstrangethings,butyou always think, 'Not my family My father would neverdothattome.'”
In 2011, Rihanna described her relationship with her dad as “really strange.”
However, in 2012, Rihanna announced that she andherfatherhad“repaired” their relationship, telling Oprah Winfrey in an interviewthatshelearnedto separate who he was as a fatherandasahusband.
“ H e t a u g h t m e everything, and as awful as hewastomymom,attimes, it didn't compare to how greathewasasafather,”the “Love on the Brain” singer said in the sit-down,
according to People. “And I had to come to terms with that, and I was able to close thatgapwithhim.”
However,itappearedthe father-daughter duo were backonbadtermsby2019. Rihanna sued her dad at the time for allegedly using her name for financial gain through his talent development company, Fenty Entertainment, which he claimed was affiliated withthesinger
After reconciling with his daughter, Ronald previously gushed about his roleasadotinggrandfather Rihanna filed to dismiss the lawsuit three weeks before the case went to trial in 2021, per the BBC.After settling the issue, Ronald alleged that the pair had reconciledonceagain. He previously gushed to Page Six over his role as a grandpa to Rihanna's son RZA, whom she welcomed inMay2022withRocky,36. RonaldsaidRihannahad broughtthebabybacktoher home island of Barbados twice and shared of his daughter's first foray into motherhood, “She loves it. She's a very overprotective mother.”
Robyn
Nigel Hughes designates non-lawyers
to address Oil Spill Law
…says he will not speak on every issue while Ramjattan unsure about Bill's status
Attorney-at-law and presidential candidate of the AllianceForChange(AFC), Nigel Hughes, on Friday, refused to comment on the controversial Oil Spill Law that was passed in the National Assembly two weeksago.
As a lawyer, the party leader, during a press conference, was invited to sharehislegalopiniononthe legislation, which has now
been assented to by PresidentIrfaanAli.
He, however, made it clear that the AFC will be managed differently under his stewardship, and designated persons will speak on various subject areas.
In this manner, Hughes said he will not be the sole spokespersonforhisparty
He reasoned, “I know that you are accustomed to political parties having one speaker who speaks on absolutelyeverything.
Thisisoneoftheareasin which the AFC defines and
distinguishesitself.Wehave
several high-level, competent people to speak ondifferenttopics,andthat's the way in which a Hughes administrationwilloperate.”
“Wedon'thaveaGod. We have several competent people, and we will be setting up the institutions that will be analysing data, which we will share with the people,” Hughescontinued.
To this end, the leader said both Member of Parliament (MP) David Patterson and former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Vincent Adams, are designated to speak on oil and gas, while the Parliamentary leader, Khemraj Ramjattan, could alsorespond.
Thepositiontakenbythe presidential candidate has raised eyebrows, especially since Hughes has refused to speak on issues involving a client of his law firm, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) Some
stakeholders believe that Hughes, as not only a presidentinwaitingbutalso aprominentattorney,should have seized the opportunity toaddhisvoicetothedebate given its grave national importance.
N e v e r t h e l e s s , Ramjattan, former leader of the AFC, who is also a lawyer,toldreportersthathe listened keenly to the presentation by Patterson in Parliament, opposing the law and the deficits therein. According to him, “I supportedhimfully
You have also seen the articles by Dr Vincent
A d a m s , t h e o t h
r expert…that Bill, now an Act, I don't know if it has been assented to yet, but whatever it is, is wholly defectiveinsomanyareas.”
For his part, Patterson againraisedconcernoverthe lack of consultation with Indigenouscommunitiesand leaders, especially since those locations are likely to be most affected by an oil spill, according to studies
conducted by ExxonMobil, the operator of the Stabroek Block.
“Imagine you bringing out a Bill that you haven't even consulted the persons whohavebeenlookingafter o
r hundreds of years,” the MP argued.
Parliament that the Boards thatwillbeestablishedunder t
k independent representatives and will instead comprise governmentappointees.
Meanwhile, Dr Adams pointed out that the only intent of the legislation was to overturn a ruling by Justice Sandil Kissoon for u
protection.
“Listen to what he (Attorney General Anil Nandlall)says,hehassaidin thedebate… unlimited guarantee is not an animal known to the legal world. Secondly, he said, must we allow a
decision to remain on the record that doesn't make senseinlaw?
He's talking about Judge Kissoon'sruling.
He (Nandlall) went on, must we be allowed to remain frustrated by an illinformed decision by the Court?
He(Nandlall)wenton,it
irresponsible to leave that decision on public record,” Dr Adamssaidasherecalled comments made by the AG inParliament.
To this end, the former EPA head concluded that these statements by the AG confirmed the motive for passingsuchlegislation.
AFC Leader and Presidential candidate, attorney-at-law, Nigel Hughes
Gaza ‘hungriest place “on Earth’, all its 2.3 million“people at risk of famine, UN warns
Aljazeera - Gaza is the “hungriest place on Earth” anditsentirepopulationisat risk of famine, warns the
UnitedNations,asdesperate Palestinians are shot at, starved, and forced from their homes by the Israeli
forces.
Calling on Israel to stop its campaign of deliberate starvation and allow food
into the besieged enclave, the UN on Friday said its mission to help Gaza’s Palestinians is the “most obstructedinrecenthistory”.
“The aid operation that wehavereadytorollisbeing put in an operational straitjacketthatmakesitone of the most obstructed aid operations, not only in the world today, but in recent history,” the UN Office for t
(OCHA)spokesperson,Jens Laerke,said.
He said out of 900 aid trucksthatwereapprovedto enterfromtheIsraelisideof the Karem Abu Salem crossing, known as Kerem ShalominIsrael,fewerthan 600 have been offloaded in Gaza, adding that a lower amount of aid had been pickedupfordistribution.
“I have no flour, no oil, no sugar, no food. I collect mouldy bread and feed it to my children. I want to get a bagofflourformychildren. Iwanttoeat.I’mhungry,”a PalestiniantoldAlJazeera.
Reporting from Gaza City, Al Jazeera’s Hani
'Hungriest place on earth': UN says aid mission most obstructed in recent history
Mahmoud said the northern part of the Strip, which includesGazaCity,“hasnot seenadropofaidcomingin that has been allowed in the pastfewdays”.
“People in the central area,inthe[southern]cityof Khan Younis and Rafah are also struggling on a daily basis to find food supplies, particularlywhenitcomesto flour and other basic necessities to help them survive these difficult conditions,”headded.
Palestinians leaving aid pointsempty-handed
s a n d international humanitarian organisations, allowed limited aid to enter the enclave and the resumption oflimitedUNoperations. However, Israel also pushed for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a shadowy United States-backed private aid distributor, to provide essentialfoodaidtostarving Palestinians.
The UN and other aid groupshaverefusedtowork
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After a nearly threemonth blockade, Israel, underpressurefromWestern g o v e
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Health officials on high alert as new
COVID variant detected – Dr. Anthony
Minister of Health
Dr. Frank Anthony said on Saturday that health officials are on high alert as a new COVID variant has been detected. Dr. Anthony, in a comment to the Kaieteur News, said that precautionary measures are being taken given the global reports.
“There is a strain called NB 1.8.1 that is circulating, but this is in other countries, and we have seen in those countries that it has caused a slight increase in hospitalisation,” Dr. Anthony said.
In light of this, he stated that local hospitals and personnel are on alert and putting systems in place to check persons if they demonstrate symptoms of the virus.
“What we are doing is putting our system in alert and making sure they follow the protocol if people have symptoms, flu-like symptoms and they also check them for COVID,” he stated.
With the ports of entry to the country on alert, he said more precautionary measures are happening at the hospitals countrywide.
Meanwhile, a memo that was dispatched to the West Demerara Region Hospital in Region Three advised that a designated area should be established for any COVIDpositive patients.
The document, which circulated on social media,
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stated, “Dear Supervisors, as you are aware, there has been a recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
Please be informed that a designated area has been established adjacent to the Emergency Room to accommodate all stable COVID-19 positive inpatients, including prenatal mothers.”
Meanwhile, there have been reports circulating on social media that a case of the new variant has been
Gaza
detected in the country. However, the minister denied that, stating, “not true”.
With countries like China
and the United States of America confirming cases of the new variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a May 23 release that “NB.1.8.1 has been designated a SARS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring (VUM) with increasing proportions globally, while LP.8.1 is starting to decline.”
In March 2020, Guyana detected its first case of the COVID-19 virus, which has since killed over 1000 persons locally.
‘hungriest place “on Earth’, all its 2.3...
From page 40 with GHF, saying it lacks neutrality and its distribution model forces the displacement of Palestinians.
Still, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Friday that while any aid that gets to those who need it is “good”, aid deliveries are having “very, very little impact”.
“The catastrophic situation in Gaza is the worst since the war began,” he said.
With only three of the four distribution points set up to receive aid from the GHF, people like Layla al-Masri, a displaced Palestinian, are leaving empty-handed.
“What they are saying about their will to feed the people of Gaza is all lies. They neither feed people nor give them anything to drink,” she said.
‘Parents giving children water’ Abdel Qader Rabie, another displaced Palestinian, said his family has nothing to eat. “No flour, no food, no bread, we have nothing at home,” he said.
“Every time I go to get
aid, I hold a box and hundreds of people crowd over me. Earlier, UNRWA [UN agency for Palestinian refugees] used to send me a message, [and] I would go and get aid. Now there’s nothing. If you are strong, you get aid. If you are not, you leave emptyhanded,” Qader Rabie said.
Eri Kaneko, UN humanitarian affairs spokesperson, also criticised the type of aid that UN agencies are being allowed to bring into Gaza.
“Israeli authorities have not allowed us to bring in a single ready-to-eat meal.
The only food permitted has been flour for bakeries. Even if allowed in unlimited quantities, which it hasn’t been, it wouldn’t amount to a complete diet for anyone,” Kaneko said.
Palestinians who received GHF aid said their packages included rice, flour, canned beans, pasta, olive oil, biscuits, and sugar.
Meanwhile, the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, described the GHF as a “bait to corral people” which “vio-
lates every principle of international law”.
“This is aid being used … to push people out from the north into militarised zones … and it’s about humiliating people, and it’s about controlling the population.
This has nothing to do with stopping starvation,” he said.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from Deir el-Balah in Gaza, said not much food is coming into the enclave as the number of trucks entering and the aid they are carrying is very limited
“Despite the trucks’ entry over the past few days, Palestinians say they have not really received any food because there have not been any normal distribution points,” she said, adding that many are going back with their pots empty.
“Some parents say they are giving their children water just to make them feel full. People say they are willing to do anything for one bag of flour or one food parcel. They are very desperate.”
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YBG’s Regional showdowns deliver thrills across Georgetown and Berbice
The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Regional Conference continued with electrifying results across Georgetown and Berbice, as several schools showcased dominant performances in t h e i r p u r s u i t o f championshipglory
In Georgetown, New Central High outclassed
West Demerara, securing a comfortable 35-13 win Leading the charge for New Central was Stephan Duke, who posted 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds.
Alistare Adams added 11 points and 3 boards, while LateefMoffattcontributed6 points and 6 rebounds. For West Demerara, Brandon
Nursestoodoutwith7points and 5 rebounds in a valiant effort.St.Rose’sHighedged past a resilient President’s College team in a thrilling 35-31 encounter Nathan WilliamsledSt.Rose’swith 13 points and 6 rebounds, supported by Cryston Williams’ 8 points and 7 rebounds. Malachi Atwell
chipped in with 6 points. President’s College stayed close behind, with Ricardo Ramlall delivering a strong all-around performance, knocking down 11 points including 5 rebounds, and 5 steals Omarie Grandison added10pointsandgrabbed 8boards.
Sunday June 01, 2025
ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)
Today you will have all the energy you need to deal with long-term family problems. Indeed, you'll probably clash with some of your relatives. But this situation won't cause anyseriousissues.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)
You enjoy caring for others andyouinterveneregularlyin their lives to guide them. Ironically, today you're the one who needs advice. You'll probably need to get away from it all in order to get a clearviewofyourownlife.
GEMINI(May21–June20)
We all have to make compromises in order to live in contemporary society.You may have strong beliefs, but it's difficult to combine your idealsandasociallife.
CANCER(June21–July22)
You'vealwaysfelttheneedto free yourself from society You need to feel independent at any cost. You may need to face certain relationship problemsatthistime.
LEO(July23–Aug.22)
You may feel annoyed about the attitude of some of your groupoffriends.Unlikethese people, you're very openmindedandyoucandealwith situations as they arise Indeed, you have a natural ability to adapt to every situation.
VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)
Today, Virgo, you'll be submerged under a lot of emotions. In a way, you'll be revisiting your childhood
You really know how to seduce,Libra.Thereisaspark inside of you that spreads naturally to those around you. You have a big reservoir of sensitivity and emotion that couldgrowtoday
SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov 21)
You're a very active person, Scorpio, but today you'll probably be disappointed. If you ask those around you to help with your activities, they most likely won't understand yourneeds.
SAGIT(Nov 22–Dec.21)
Nothing much is happening today, yet you seem worried and tense. You'll have to use this day to your advantage. Think about your life. You'll also think about the needs of yourrelativesintheyears.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)
You often need to thrive on personal emotions.Today will benoexceptiontotherule.For instance, you could try to captivate the attention of peopleyouadmire.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) You shouldn't try to fight the feelings that run through you today Don't even try to rationalize them These feelingsareprobablyrelatedto emotions dating back to your childhood You shouldn't avoidoranalyzethem.
PISCES(Feb.19–Mar.20)
You'll be lost in your thoughts today, analyzing your life and relationships.You'll be asking yourself if your existence is meeting your standards. You will ponder what to expect from the future and from the peoplearoundyou.
steamrolled MarianAcademy withadominant67-4result It was a scoring clinic from DarrenDublin,whoexploded for 37 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 steals Liam Bart also had a strong showing,adding9pointstothe tally
Brickdam Secondary displayed solid teamwork in their21-9victoryoverTutorial High Dontarian Denny was the standout performer, scoring 15 points and collecting 8 rebounds, while Leon Smith contributed 5 points Meanwhile in another encounter, Queens College
Frompage47 continue building on those initiatives.
In his remarks, Ambedkar stated, “I am honored to once again serve thecricketingcommunityof East Bank Essequibo. We have seen promising development in youth participation, and with the support of the clubs and stakeholders,wewillexpand on these gains and ensure that competitions are held regularly.”
T h e C o m m i t t e e extended heartfelt thanks to the East Bank Essequibo
Cricket Board for facilitatingthelong-overdue elections. Special appreciation was also extended to the Cricket
Ombudsman, whose oversightandsupportplayed a key role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliancewithestablished
Bartica semifinals final set for...
Frompage46 facedRulerTopForm,areto battle the winner between Sterling Crew and Ghenosyde, which was playedlastnight.
Those winners are to play in the semifinals tonight The third-place team gets $200,000 and fourth place finishers $150,000.
The teams which were knocked out at the quarterfinal stages are to battle for $100,000 in a specially arranged Plate tournament which takes place before the semifinals at7.00pm.
Over in the Berbice region, semifinal action turned into a display of offensive firepower New Amsterdam Secondary routedLowerCorentyne8010, with Tyrese Archer dropping 31 points and Trence Henery close behind with 28. Pavishkar Persaud added 10 to round out the
governanceprocedures.
With the new executive in place, the East Bank
Essequ
cket communitylooksforwardto
scoring In the second semifinal, Berbice High secured a 51-13 win over JC Chandisingh, led by Avion Kesney’s14points.Shimran Jafer and Stephen Butchana followed with 11 and 10 points respectively, punching their ticket to the regionalfinal.
Thesematchesweremade possiblethroughthecontinued support of KFC Guyana, Edward B Beharry Ltd, GBoats Inc, and the National Sports Commission, whose commitment to youth development continues to energizethebasketballscene acrossthecountry
structureddevelopment,and renewed enthusiasm for the sport. The first executive meetingwillbeheldshortly
Bartica semifinals and final
set for tonight at Bartica Community Centre
Tonight, the team to represent Bartica in this y e a r ’ s N a t i o n a l Championship of the beverage giants Banks DIH Guinness Greatest In The Streets football promotion laterthisyearwillbeknown.
A
s anticipated following play last night and Friday night,
where among the sixteen teams vying were the
ns MightyRuler
Tonight, the semifinals are to be played to decide twoteamstocontestthefinal whichhasatstake$500,000 forthewinnerwiththeloser collecting$300,000.
In the opening night of the tournament Friday last,
Jones Avenue showed great form to knock out the challengeposedbyAlmanac Kings,bya4-1score.
That victory for Jones Avenue came behind goals by Neil Martindale, Ian Gomes,AshtonDutchinand TroyParris.
New Modern Crew took care of Police 1-0, with CyprianCollisonscoringthe
deciderforthevictors.
Bad Boys on Friday night also won, getting past River’s View 2-0 via the penalty kicks route. Scores were wrapped up 2-2 after regulationplayended.
GoalRaiderscameaway winners 3-2 on penalty kicks, after they were deadlocked 0-0, when the finalwhistlewasblownafter
regulationplayended.
Bataviaplayingtogaina spotinthe16teamknockout tournament, won their eliminator against Hill Top Strikerswitha3-1victory
B
opponentsAgatash,failedto takethefield.
Matches which were scheduled to be played last
night in the quarterfinals were Misdeamor against Bad Boys, New Modern Crew were to face Jones Avenue and Goal Raiders opposed the victor of the BataviaversusSpanishMan match.
Andtheteamwhichwon wh
ng championsMightyRuler
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Ambedkar is new East Bank E’bo CC Chairman
Vishal Ambedkar has been elected to serve as chairman of the East Bank
Essequibo Cricket Committee when the body held its Annual General Meeting and elections
recently at Tuschen communityCentre. EastBankEssequibohas been without a functioning committee for over a year and the newly elected executive is expected to revitalizecricketactivitiesin the area The elected
officials pledged to work collectively to restore structured programs and fosteryouthdevelopment. Other elected members of the committee are; Vice Chairman- Jason Hussein, S
Nasrudeen, TreasurerAbdool Baseer Azeez, A s s i s t a n t Secretary/Treasurer-Elian Whyte,MarketingManagerShivindra Himraj, Public Relation Officer- Jason H
Chairman-VibertJohnson. T
Yadunandan Paul and Keon Alexender
Chairman Ambedkar expressed his sincere gratitudetotheparticipating clubs for their continued confidenceinhisleadership. He acknowledged the progress made during his previoustenure,particularly in youth training and o r g a
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is set to take a monumental step forward in its football development agenda with thelaunchofPhaseOneofa major expansion project at its National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, scheduledtobegininAugust 2025.
follows FIFA’s formal approval on May 21, 2025, granting the GFF the green light to appoint a consultant tooverseethetenderprocess for the initial phase of the project, a move President Wayne Forde hailed as a “transformative moment” for Guyana’s football infrastructure.
The first phase will focus on essential infrastructural elements needed to host international matches and improve the overall fan experience. Key components include; Spectator seating on thewesternandsouthernsides of the pitch, modernised washroom facilities to improve comfort and sanitation, a new service road encircling the pitch for better logistics and access and upgraded areas for vending and concessionary services, providing a more complete match-day experience.
GFF President Forde, speaking at the joint press briefing held on Friday last alongsideSRKNEngineering, stated, “On behalf of the GuyanaFootballFederation,I am pleased to provide an important update on two transformative infrastructure projects that will shape the future of football development in our nation: theNationalTrainingCentre (NTC) at Providence, and the Blue Water Shipping StadiumatDurbanPark.”
He emphasized that SRKN Engineering, the GFF’s technical partner, has completed over 90% of the a r c h i t e c t u r a l a n d engineering design work for the NTC The tender documentsforPhaseOneare finalized,pavingthewayfor a public tender process to begin within the next month or so. “The FIFA approval did not come lightly,” Forde
noted, highlighting the rigorous process undertaken to identify and vet the most qualifiedconsultancyfirmto manage procurement. “We are currently preparing to engage SRKN further for project supervision during construction.”
He added, “We are building more than infrastructure,wearebuilding hope, opportunity, and a brighter future for the next generationofyoungboysand girlswhoseheartsbeatwiththe rhythmoffootball.”
If I should turn the page across to Durban Park, in tandem with the NTC development, updates were also provided on the Blue Water Shipping Stadium at Durban Park, where Phase One is set to include the construction of two mini pitches, site development, perimeter fencing, and accessinfrastructure.
SRKN has submitted all criticaldesigndeliverablesfor this project, including topographic surveys, geotechnicalassessments,and conceptuallayouts Thetender packageisexpectedbyAugust 31,2025,withconstructionto commencelaterthisyear
PresidentFordeexpressed gratitude to key partners, including the Government of Guyanaforallocatingtheland, BlueWaterShippingfortheir investmentandvision,andthe FIFARegionalOfficefortheir guidanceandoversight With Phase One of the NTC upgrade set to break ground inAugust, the GFF is positioningGuyanatobecome a competitive host nation for regional and international football events These upgrades promise not only to elevatethestandardofplaybut alsotoenrichtheexperienceof players,fans,andthebroader football community across thecountry
NTC is set to be a state-of-the-art football venue.
Here is separate aerial view of the intended facility.
The ultimate seven-a-side Football tourney kicks off June 6
As anticipation builds for one of the most talked-
about seven-a-side tournaments on the local football calendar, the 2025 Inter-Ward/Village Football Championship, popularly known as the Deputy Mayor’s Cup has expanded its roster with several new entrants.Amongthelatestto confirm their participation are Beavers, Swan FC, Eagles, and the Guyana
Police Force (GPF), p r o m i s i n g f i e r c e competition when action getsunderway
The tournament officiallykicksoffonFriday, June 6, and continues on Sunday,June8,atthePolice Sports Club Ground, Eve
Leary The 32-team knockout competition will unfold across four nights, culminating on Wednesday, June 18, with the quarterfinals, semifinals, andgrandfinale.
Eight matches are slated for the opening night, with the curtain-raiser between GPFandUprisingFCsetfor 6:00 p.m. The action will thenfeatureEspanyolfacing
a formidable Kitty side led by standout player Anthony Sancho.Otherexcitingfirstround clashes include; Mocha vs Tucville Raiders, RoadWarriorswillalsoopen their campaign against Liliendaal Strikers, Campbellville will tackle Stabroek Ballers in match #6,TeamTalibanwilllookto upset Agricola, street favouriteBentStreetwillgo head to head with The Beavers in their opening encounterwhileBackCircle and Belle West Stars will concludetheevening WinnersfromFridayand Sunday’s fixtures will advancetotheRoundof16, which takes place on Wednesday,June11. Tournament organiser Lennox Arthur shared high expectations for this year’s e d i t i o n , s t a t i n g , ”The tournament will be a fast-paced football extravaganza featuring a mix of elite senior players and rising young talents. Fans can expect a thrilling showcase as up-and-coming stars look to dethrone the traditional powerhouses
Thechampionswillwalk awaywith$500,000incash, thecovetedDeputyMayor’s Trophy, and gold medals. The second-place team will receive $300,000, third place $200,000, and fourth place $100,000. Individual accolades include; COP Clifton Hicken Trophy –Most Valuable Player, Ravindradat Budhram Trophy – Most Goals and
The 2025 tournament has received robust backing from a wide range of sp
nsors inc
ng: Office of the Commissioner o f P o l i c e , O n e
Communications, Reunion
&C
Fernandes Ltd , Pegasus Hotel, IPA, SuperBet, NAMILCO, China Trading, RonaldoAlphonso,Gafoors, Patrick ‘Labba’ Barton, Dr Colin Watson, Ready Mix, S
- with 32 teams and over $1.3M in prizes ‘One Guyana’ King and Queen of the Sand Football
When night two of the 2025 One Guyana Kings and Queens of the Sand football competition continued at the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) Linden office ground in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden, defending champs of the queens segment, Speightland,headlinedthenight.
Theygottheircampaignofftoasolid start trouncing Fearless 4-1 after falling behindinthefirstminuteofthematch.N. Wayne (4th, 10th), T Williams (15th) and Shanella Pearson one minute later ledthevictorycharge.
Fivematchesintheking’ssegmentof the championship were played and five wins were recorded. Bomberz, led by a brace each from Shemiah Samuels (4th, 16th) and Dequan Samuels (8th, 26th) got the better of Rockstone 4-2. For Rockstone, Isiah Allicock scored in the 12thand18thminute.
YoungGunnersbackedbygoalsfrom Devonte Tappin in the 22nd minute and LencyBarkerinthe30thminuteplayeda patient game to rebound and beat UDK
Victors who scored early through a KennethJames4thminutestrike.
Team Mineral were too good for Speightland as they ran away comfortable 4-0 winners. Kelroy Anthony led with a double, hitting the target in the 13th and 29th minute after Jermaine King opened their account in the 9th minute. Sealing the win was DelonCharterinthe24thminute.
AlmostasconvincingwasOnySyde in their 4-1 whipping of Turf President. IsiahAdams led the victors off with his 5th minute strike but evening things up wasTurfPresident’CliftonCharlesthree minutes later. That was their only responseasgoalsfromKristonLewisin the16thminuteandadoublefromRyan Arthurinthe28thand30thminutewent unanswered as One Syde controlled the flowofplay,pocketingallthepoints.
Foundation Family was the other teamtotakefullpointsonthenightwhen they brushed aside Lil Ballers 3-1. Matchescontinuedlastnightatthesame venue.
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Errol Watts Trophy – Most DisciplinedTeam
Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken endorses Deputy Mayor’s Cup slated for June 6-18 at Eve Leary ground.
