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Govt. fears exposure of corruption and incompetence

– Ram at access to informationprotest

Chartered accountant and attorney, Christopher Ram said the government continues to withhold critical information from citizens through the CommissionofInformation, because it could reveal the administration’s favoritism, p a r t i s a n s h i p a n d incompetence.

Continuing a third week of peaceful protest outside theofficeofthepresidenton F

iday, civil society advocatesandcitizensagain called out the president over the implementation of Guyana’s Freedom of InformationAct,2011. RamtoldKaieteurNews

that Commissioner of Information, Justice (Ret’d) Charles Ramson Snr, still refuses to provide informationrequested.

“We graduated from outside of the office of the c o m m i s s i o n e r o f information to the office of the president because President [Irfaan] Ali holds constitutional portfolio responsibility for information and this is why this placard says ‘president Ali is the problem’. It goes beyond the commissioner; the president has been written twice. He's aware of the concern, he's aware that nothing is happening and all he said ‘oh I don't get involved,’ that's his duty, that's his constitutional obligation,”explained.

Ram said requests for critical information pertaining to the oil and gas sector, among others have been repeatedly snubbed by thecommissioner

The accountant said he

believes all the information is being withheld from Guyanese because the g o v e r n m e n t i s uncomfortablewiththetruth thatwouldberevealed.

“I think some of this might show corruption, it might show favoritism, it might show partisanship, it might show incompetence andthegovernmentdoesnot wantyoutoknow.Theyjust wantyoutoseethathospitals androadsarebeingbuilt.But under what circumstances andatwhatcost,”herelated.

He added that the Guyanese public having access to information would allow them to know how their money is being spent and how decisions are being madeintheirname.

“You know, you make decisions based on information you have. You shouldn't make decisions based just on emotions and intuition. We should know howwepaytaxes.Weshould know how our money is

spent, how decisions are made in our name The governmentisanagentofthe people and therefore, if they act on our behalf, then they should be willing to tell us what they're doing. But no, they don't want to us to know,”heexpressed.

Also attending the protest was Alliance For Change (AFC) member JaipaulSharmawhosaidthat the PPP/C government, while in opposition, had claimed that they were transparentandaccountable.

“WhyIamoutheretoday is because what was said in opposition is not what they aredoingnow,”henoted.

Speakingonbehalfofthe AFC, Sharma said his party will push to ensure that the access to information be madeavailable.

Among those at the protest were head of the Guyana Human Rights Association, Mike McCormackandpopular

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Protest over freedom of information at the Office of the President, on Friday

American oil giant Chevron gains access to Guyana’s Stabroek Block through US$53B buy-out of Hess

American oil giant, ChevronCorporation,isnow a 30 per cent shareholder in Guyana’s Stabroek Block after completing the US$53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, following a favorable arbitration outcome regarding Hess’ Guyanaasset.

In late 2023, the acquisition of Hess was announced The deal gave Chevron access to Hess’ mostvaluableasset,a30per cent stake in the Stabroek Block,whichisestimatedto hold 11.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent. However, the move prompted the other partners in the Stabroek

Block, ExxonMobil Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to approach the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce(ICC)toexamine their preemption rights over Hess’share.

In May 2025, the oil companies, through their lawyers, faced off before a three-member arbitration tribunal. Exxon had argued thatitwanteditsrightoffirst refusal recognised before deciding on its strategy for the Stabroek Block Chevron, however, contended that it had conducted extensive due diligence on the operating agreement between Exxon andHessinGuyanaandhad significant experience with

similar agreements

…Exxon welcomes company after losing arbitration but says had to consider

value of the successful venture

worldwide.

On Friday, it was announcedthatChevronhad completed the acquisition Notably, had the arbitrator ruled in favor of Exxon and CNOOC, Chevron was prepared to walk away from thedealentirely In a statement, Chevron said, “the combined companyhasoneofthemost a d v a n t a g e d a n d differentiated portfolios in the industry, with leading

positions in critical energy markets around the world and a high cash margin productionprofile.” T h e o i l m a j o r highlighted that the acquisition adds world-class assets,includingGuyanaand the U S Bakken, to its diversifiedglobalportfolio. It was stated, “Chevron now owns a 30 per cent position in the Guyana Stabroek Block, which has more than 11 billion barrels

Govt. fears exposure of corruption and...

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columnist, GHK Lall, Stabroek News’ Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Anand Persaud and members of the public. Briefly, GHK Lall saidtheofficeofthecommissionerhasbeen stonewalling access to information, vital public information which is not secret information.

“I would like for the president to intervene and to tell the commissioner of information that look, once the document requesting for information are in order and that the information that is being sought do not violate the law or do not violate the protection offered in the law to the governmentin termsof what is beingasked for, then there should be released forthwith, thereshouldbenomorestonewallingorfoot lagging,”heexplained.

Meanwhile, in a subsequent statement abouttheprotestaction,Ramsaidthatgiven the government's refusal to engage constructively, their campaign now transitionsto“pursuinglegalredressthrough appropriatejudicialchannels,engagingwith regional and international oversight bodies

and transparency organisations, launching civiceducationinitiativestoinformcitizens about their constitutional rights to information, building broader coalitions to strengthen democratic accountability mechanisms, and documenting and reporting to international transparency and governanceorganisations.”

He explained that the campaign represents more than a dispute about one officeandthatitisafundamentaldefenseof constitutionalgovernance,transparency,and theruleoflaw

“As Guyana enters an era of unprecedented economic transformation through oil revenues, access to timely, accurate, and verifiable public information becomes essential to democratic participation and public trust. Our group emphasisesthataccesstoinformationisnota favour granted by the state, but a constitutional right essential to democratic governance. The government's total silence and the commissioner's systematic noncompliancerepresentadirectassaultonthis fundamentalright,”thestatementnoted.

of oil equivalent discovered recoverable resource; 463 thousand net acres of highquality inventory in the Bakken; complementary assetsintheGulfofAmerica with 31 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day; and natural gas assets in Southeast Asia with 57 thousand barrels of oil equivalentperday.”

On July 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lifted its earlier restriction, clearing the way for John Hess to join Chevron’s Board of Directors, subject toboardapproval.

Foritspart,Exxonsaidit disagrees with the ICC panel’s interpretation but respects the arbitration and dispute resolution process

The company reiterated that ExxonMobil and CNOOC arealignedandhadadutyto ensure contract terms are alwaysadheredtoandnotset a bad precedent for themselvesandtheindustry

Exxon said too, “Given the significant value we’ve created in the development of the Guyana resource, we believedwehadaclearduty to our investors to consider our preemption rights to protect the value we created through our innovation and hardworkatatimewhenno one knew just how successful this venture wouldbecome.”

However, Exxon welcomed Chevron to the venture and said it look forward to continued i n d u s t r y - l e a d i n g performance and value creation in Guyana for all partiesinvolved.

StabroekBlock

The Stabroek Block located about 120 miles offshore Guyana, spans 6.6 millionacres.Oilproduction beganinDecember2019and hasgrownto650,000barrels per day (bpd) from three sanctioned projects: Liza Phase 1, Liza Phase 2, and Payara This output is expectedtoincreasewiththe upcoming start-up of Yellowtail, the fourth development,laterthisyear

ExxonMobil Guyana holds a 45% interest, Hess Guyana holds 30%, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limitedholdstheremaining 25%. Exxon has two other sanctionedprojectsunderits belt: Uaru and Whiptail. It has also submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its s e v e n t h p r o j e c t , Hammer

production targeted for 2029 Additionally, the company has filed an application for an eighth development,Longtail.

StabroekBlock Agreement

T h e a g r e e m e n t governing the Stabroek Block extends favorable terms to the oil companies. Accordingtotheagreement, Stabroek Block partners can recover 75 per cent of oil produced to cover investmentcosts.

The remaining 25 per cent is considered profit and is split equally between Guyana and the consortium, giving each 12.5 per cent. However, the consortium pays a 2 per cent royalty from its share to Guyana FromGuyana’s14.5percent total take, the government must pay the oil companies’ taxes.

The deal stipulates that the sum equivalent to the taxesowedbythecompanies mustbepaidbytheminister responsible for petroleum to thecommissionergeneralof the Guyana Revenue Authority(GRA).

ExxonMobil Corporation CEO, Darren Woods

Chevron Corporation CEO, Michael Wirth

Guyana’s Stabroek Block

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EDITORIAL

Ethnic Relations Commission

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) travels far to holditselfoutasapeacemaker Itis,buttoapointonly,and eventhen,itisselective. ThisGuyanaofdiversepeoples,of longanimosities,havelittleuseforaselectivepeacemaker Guyanese need a real peacemaker, especially at this time. The ERC does much to stain its record, when it comes out with bland pronouncements, its carefully worded generalized offerings to soothe a roiled population. What the ERC does is make a mockery of its presence, and exposeshowitcanbeone-sided,andtwo-faced.

The ERC should and must stand as a respected peacemaker,andthebestwayforthiscrucialbodytodosois by being an impartial referee. What has to be called out must be called out, without regard for who is involved. Wheneverhostilityrearsitsmalevolenthead,theERCmust beonthescenewithitsclearmessageofcondemnation,and insisting that the authorities take up the baton from there. TheERChasmanifestedremarkableenergyincomingout and being very clear when certain segments in Guyana's unendingtug-of-warsareonthewrongendofitsattentions. It is commendable that someone from some group is specifiedandisolated,andthentakentotask. Thisiswhat theERCdoesbest,whenitistruetoitsexistence,butonly whenitdoessoconsistently

ThepuzzleoftheERCisthatitspringstolifewhensafe targetsareinvolved. Bysafe,wemeanthattheERCisnot riskinganyhardglaresfrompowerfulsources,bystepping onthewrongtoes. Foritsskills,calculations,andefforts,it may even attract a quiet nod of approval for being on the alert and getting on with its job of serving notice to those who are believed strain the peace of the environment. Social media posts are fertile ground, and there are many who operate in the local domain, and a few, very wellknown handfuls that set cyberspace afire with their contributions. Foreveryonecitizenwhomaydefinethose contributionsashealthyanddesirableexposures,therearea goodmanymorewhoseethosecontributionsasdynamite. Thatis,theyhaveenoughenergyinthemtofanflamesand promptunwantedruptures.

We at this paper take an unambiguous position. Freedomofspeechisasacredright,butthoseexercisingit haveadutytoberesponsible. Thisbeginswithrespecting the rights of others, seeing in every other citizen the same rights as those claimed by each one of us. As long as the lawsofGuyanaarehonored,andoncethereisnoindication of danger, then the standards of free speech must prevail. Not because some politician from some group finds it convenient to sell those lofty standards, but because the Constitution of Guyana enshrines them among its provisions.

Withthatbeingsaid,itissurprisingandbafflingthatthe ERC has reacted so tamely to the instances of hostility displayed against a political candidate in his quest to meet with citizens and get his message across. The Guyana Constitutionguaranteeshimthatright,andtheERCshould havebeenintheforefrontofdenouncingintheloudestand clearesttermswhathavebeenseensofar TheERCgives every appearance of operating under some pressure, as though looking over its shoulder, which requires it not to makewaves,buttoadvanceonthestealthiestoffeet. From oneplacetoanother,andinthemostaggressiveandhostile manner,oneman'srighthascomeunderintensefire,andyet theERCpreferstooperateliketheRomanEmperorNero. It quibbles and fiddles, and then puts out what amounts to a nibbleortwo. Itistheequivalentofdoingsomethingjustto be on the record of having done so. This flabby state in whichtheERCisnow,comesatthewrongtime,couldlead tothewrongplaces. AcommittedandinspiredERCserves without fear or favor Guyanese need an ERC delivering evenhandedlyandconsistently Ifnot,Guyanesearedonea rankinjustice,mightaswellnothaveanERC.

The Oil Tax Certificate represents a Lopsided Contract Indicator, while Remittances are added Benefits

DearEditor,

In keeping with Article 15.6, page 42 of the Producti

n S

ring Agreement (PSA), the Government of Guyana is assigned the burdensome task of paying the taxes of the oil consortium (EMGL, Hess,andCNOOC)fromits share of oil profits and royalties. This contractual arrangement is unheard-of; as it discriminates against otherlocalcompanieswhich are expected to pay taxes from their business income inGuyana.

Alternatively, a more nuanced approach is for the Government of Guyana to approve a tax-holiday for a certain period of time whenevertheGovernmentis interested in providing an incentive to stimulate investment and production. At the end of such a grace period, a company is expected to pay taxes as

other tax-paying companies in Guyana. Consequently, this costly burden on the Guyanese people must be resolved before the commercialquantityofoilis exhausted; for a level playing field offered by Government is a necessary conditionforallinvestors.

Meanwhile, what compounds this Guyana oil tax problem even further is thefactthattheGovernment of Guyana is obligated to issue a tax certificate for money it never received from the consortium; and this tax certificate can thereafter be presented to other governments as proof of the consortium paying t a x e s i n G u y a n a Furthermore, there is no termination clause in the PSA for this arrangement; but it is projected that the commercial quantities of extracted oil will be exhausted in 2057 (Ram:

https://tinyurl.com/4edmw7 jk).Itisthereforecontended that the burden created by this tax certificate must be correctedbyaparliamentary decision. With the financial terms defined in the PSA, Guyana is expected to receive 14.5 percent of total revenue,untilthecapitalcost is repaid, which implies that Guyana should get a higher share of the revenue However, there is no information indicating how much of the capital cost has so far been repaid or when the capital cost will be repaid. Meanwhile,thetotal amountofrevenueearnedby theconsortiumfromtotaloil exports amounted to US$43.49 Billion for the period2020to2024(Bankof Guyana Annual Reports https://tinurl.com/37s9v93b; https://tiyurl.com/285t3ruz). Therefore, Guyana gross shareoftotalrevenueat14.5 percent will yield US$6.31

Billion(Table1). Hereisthe Lopsided Contract Indicator (https://tinyurl.com/4eu59xj t): TheGovernmentpaidthe consortium taxes, (the ‘Lopsided Contract Indicator’ is valued at US$5.23 Billion), for the period 2020-2024 to the Guyana Revenue Authority fromitsshareofoilrevenue. Thisyieldedanetamountin real terms for Guyana of US$1.07 Billion, which is only 2.47 percent of total revenue (US$43.49 Billion) for the entire period 2020 to 2024.

Undoubtedly, this meager amount of US$1.07 Billion (2 47percent) represents a significant inequity, as the consortium captures US$42 41Billion, which is 97.53 percent of total revenue (US$43 49 Billion). If the Government were to remove this Lopsided Contract Indicator andhavetheconsortiumpay its taxes, royalty and profit, Guyana would receive a moreequitableshareoftotal revenueofUS$11.54Billion (US$6.31Billion + US$5.23 Billion), which is 26 53 percent of total revenue (US$43.49 Billion), while the consortium would receive US$31.95 Billion. Thismustbethegoalthatthe Government of Guyana should be working towards on behalf of the Guyanese people.

Another interesting analysis is the comparison between the net oil income and the total amount of remittances Guyanese send home. During the period 2020-2024, the real net income from oil after the Government absorbed the Lopsided Contract Indicator was US$1.08 Billion (Table 2). Thetotalremittancesthat Guyanesesenthomeduring (Continueonpage5)

A price to pay for holding tight to conspiracy theories

DearEditor,

T h e s c e n e w a s

Nominations Day. The location, Umana Yana. Standing behind police barricades mounted to keep thepeaceandgoodorderfor thehandingoverofpolitical party lists of candidates for G&RE, Mr Aubrey Morton gaveastand-upinterviewto mediareps.

In the funny looking interview because of how it took place, Mr Norton was askedifhewassatisfiedwith the procedures put in place

by GECOM Norton deflected, he called for a total revamping of GECOM asserting that the body was doing everything to please the PPP/C and to rig the upcomingelections.

If one were to cast their minds back to the list of issues the APNU and other opposition forces have been castingaroundsince2020,it

would come as no surprise that now, as a presidential candidate, Mr. Norton persists with conspiracy theories. Unsurprisingly, his three representatives at GECOM waste no time in their efforts to keep stirring thebrew

Having lost the election in 2020, the APNU+AFC immediately launched a smear campaign against GECOM, especially the Chairman and the newly installed CEO. A slew of fabrications were concocted to stoke the claim that the PPP/C had 'lost' the election and was 'installed' in government by external forces.

Having been badly damaged from the battering they received in the aftermath of the 2020 elections, the APNU resiled from their fictitious rhetoric and began wooing and

serenadingthesameexternal forces who they once criticized and even tried to eject from the Ashmin's building.

B y 2 0 2 2 , t h e y complained, falsely, that on Election Day 2020, persons whose names were on the voters list but were not in Guyana had others vote for them. They further claimed that in

ls who impersonated the deceased were allowed to vote; later, theyclaimedthattheyhadin

Statements of Poll (SOP)to provethattheelectionswere rigged to keep them out of office. And as though those falsities were insufficient, they started drumming up claims that non-nationals were handed ID cards that would allow them to vote at local government and other elections;

As Opposition Leader

The Oil Tax Certificate represents...

Frompage4 thesameperiod(2020-2024) was US$3.26 Billion, with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reporting that remittances sent to Guyana in 2024 amounted to US$1 18 Billion( https://tinyurl.com / 4 h d v 6 2 k 6 ; https://tinyurl com/598dwp bh).

These remittances sent by the Diaspora in 2024 of US$1.18Billionwerelarger than the net oil income of only US$ 202.7 Million, after the taxes were paid by the Government for the consortium Every effort must therefore be made to get rid of the Lopsided Contract Indicator And thanks to the diaspora for being a major source of foreign exchange earnings, thereby enhancing the wellbeing of the Guyanese peopleathome.

Not surprisingly, there are other elements of the Lopsided Contract Indicator that are integrated in the PSA; and some of these elementscanbeidentifiedas follows:

1.Guyana is recognized

in the PSA as the NonOwner Associate, even though Guyana owns the resource. This implies that the owners of the consortium, who are not Guyaneseandpaysnotaxes, ownalltheoilresourcesthat isGuyana’spatrimony;

2 There is a cost recovery mechanism in the PSA which guarantees that 75 percent of total revenue for the life of the PSA is unequivocally captured upfront by the consortium, while the Non-Owner Associatehasnoauthorityto change this clause in the PSA;and

3.Noring-fencingandno real-time auditing provide an incentive for the consortium to invest in new oil projects and non-oil activities both on and o f f s h o r e T h e s e disbursements are achieved byusingsomeofthemoney in the 75 percent cost recovery bucket; and the Non-ownerAssociatehasno input in this process. For example, money earned in one project can be used to conduct drilling operations in an unapproved project.

and now Presidential Candidate Mr Norton has somehow managed to downplay and put to rest t h e s e o u t l a n d i s h propagandistic fabrications, atthesametime,histeamat the Commission have cranked up a fresh set of conspiratorially inspired theoriesclaimingthattostop voter fraud biometrics must be introduced; that the socalled'bloatedvoterslist'be abandoned and above all, that GECOM be revamped completely

The problem with PNC conspiracy theorists is, the more they talk about lack of confidence in GECOM and 'flaws' in the electoral process the more their supporters are likely to believe what their leaders tellthem.Thus,thequestion; why would PNC supporters want to go out to vote when

Another example could be spending some of the cost recovery money on community-based projects or sports events (Cricket); and this can buy the silence of the Guyanese politicians andcitizens.

In conclusion, the ‘Lopsided Contract Indicator’ , typically formalizedas‘sanctityofthe PSA contract’, must be deactivated;andeveryeffort mustbemadebyParliament to introduce a just and equitable outcome for Guyana as well as the investors.

In other words, if this lopsided PSA deal is not corrected,futuregenerations will not think kindly of policymakers whenever this matter is raised. End the blame game, get the job done; our elected leaders muststepup!

Sincerely,

KenrickHunte

JanetteBulkan

DarshKhusial

MikePersaud

JoePersaud

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they are repeatedly told by their leaders that 'their vote won'tcount?'

In the circumstances, a lowvoterturnoutofelectors supportiveoftheAPNUwill obviouslybenefitthePPP/C and others who will not hesitate to join in a feast on thecarcassoftheAPNU.

But the big question facing Mr Norton, his party members and supporters is what is likely to be the falloutfromtheopenrevoltover his leadership attributes and administrative decisions aboutahostofissuesthathas since resulted in the hemorrhaging of erstwhile seniormembersofthisparty in the face of an impending election Only after the elections will we have answers.

But the most worrisome issue facing Norton is a strategic, if not minimalist

one. Will his party re-enter parliament after September 1, witha reducednumberof seats, drastically down from the thirty-one (31) he controlled in the last parliament?

This time around, seats wonbytheAFC,ifanyatall, wouldnotreflectthenumber of seats Norton would control in parliament N o r t o n ' s e x t r aparliamentary standing has been further weakened due tothefactthatfour(4)ofhis former MPs bolted in differentpoliticaldirections. His worries are mounting due to the increasing pull from his base by the WIN factor A worst-case scenario, would spell disaster for Norton and a crisisintheleadershipofthe PNC.

Yoursfaithfully, ClementJ.Rohee

Political parties plans and policy on Nomination Day 14 July 2025

DearEditor, Regarding the vital and critical issues of political parties “presidential candidatesplansandPolicy” that were questioned by experienced and welled trainedmediahouseworkers and journalists creates disappointment and doubts about which new or small parties Presidential Candidate to vote for, or weather to vote for either PPP/C orAPNU, as none of the other parties seems to have any realistic plan/s or policy for efficient and effective:

A. Economic recovery program (ERP) for Guyana andGuyanesecitizens

B. Management of all natural resources for the happiness and prosperity of Guyanese

C Oil and Gas Management plans for Guyanesetovotewiselyand intelligently

D Equal employment andcontractawardpolicyof allsector/industries

Plans and policy normally take quality and quantity planning and preparationthatneeds:

1 To be applicable, appropriate, authentic, and adequately addressed the needs of every Guyanese sub-population.

2 To be thoughtful, tactful, thorough and

technicallytested

3 To be measurable, meetableandmanageable

4.Tobewellestablished anddevelopedoveraperiod ofthreeyearstheminimum.

No matter how good or skillfulapersonis,noplanor policy can mature and d e v e l o p s o c i a l l y, e c o n o m i c a l l y , o

y, governmentally, politically, orbusinesswiseinoneyear, or in a few months, or just before an event/s, such as elections? Therefore, all votersofSeptember1,2025, gene

al and regional elections of Guyana should votebasedonqualityand (Continueonpage6)

Bullet-riddled body of taxi driver found in Linden drain

The bullet-riddled body ofataxidriverwasfoundon Thursday inside a drain at Victory Valley, Wismar Linden,RegionTen.

Police identified the deadmanasRonClarke,30, of William Street, Kitty, Georgetown and 76 Wisroc HousingScheme,Linden.

His remains were reportedly found around 19:15hrs.

A teen construction worker was reportedly walking along a street in Victory Valley when he saw Clarke motionless in the drain.

He immediately alerted persons in the area who removed the man's motionless body from the drain. Clarke was taken to the L

H

p

l Complex where he was pronounceddead.

An examination of his body revealed that he was shotseveraltimes.

Five gunshot wounds were seen to his right arm, anothertwowereseentohis groin,onetohisrighthipand sixtohisrightthigh.

A warhead was also foundstuckinhisbrief.

Police were called and theysubsequentlyvisitedthe location where Clarke's bullet-ridden body was found.

Police reported that one pair of blood stained black and white Adidas slippers alongwithsome9MMspent shells were seen on the southern side of the street wherethebodywasfound.

Several persons have been questioned as investigationscontinue.

Political parties plans...

Frompage5 quantity policy or plans of a presidential candidate that closely reveals, reflects, resembles, and resonates wellwiththeindividualityof allagegroupsofGuyanese.

Until my next article, proper preparation prevents poorperformance, SincerelyYours, OralSemple Strategic Plans and PolicyStrategist

Forward Guyana Movement meets Carter Center

…raises concerns about attempts to stifle alternative political voices

PCandidate of the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), Amanza Walton-Desir, along with members of the FGM leadership team, on Friday met with representatives of the Carter Center Election ObservationMission.

During the meeting, the delegation raised a number of electoral concerns including “attempts to stifle

alternativepoliticalvoices”.

Accordingtoastatement issuedbytheparty,theFGM delegation welcomed the Carter Center's continued engagement in Guyana's electoral process and discussedarangeofelectoral concerns.

“The Forward Guyana Movement also took the opportunitytoraiseconcerns about recent attempts to stifle alternative political

voices and emphasized the importanceofalevelplaying field during the election period.”

Friday's meeting forms part of ongoing discussions withpoliticalstakeholdersin thelead-uptotheSeptember 1, general and regional Eelections.

Also present at the m

Ministerial Candidate Nigel Nyambe London, FGM

FGM said it supports constructive dialogue with international partners and local stakeholders in advancingelectoralintegrity and democratic renewal in Guyana.

Several arrested, bar shut down after Amerindian woman sexually assaulted

TheGuyanaPoliceForce (GPF) has arrested several persons in connection to an alleged sexual assault of a young indigenous woman at a bar, Minister of Human ServicesandSocialSecurity Dr VindhyaPersaudsaidon

Friday

A heinous video circulatedonsocialmediaof the young woman being sexually assaulted in the bar and persons cheering and recording the situation. The bar, which has been identified by police as Raghoo's bar and is located at Soesdyke Junction, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has sincebeenshutdown.

In a statement posted on her Facebook page, the minister said that on Thursday night she received a “very disturbing video which showed a young woman being terribly violatedataBarinfullview ofmanypersons.”

“ I t w a s m o s t reprehensible to see persons filming the incident rather thanhelpingthiswoman,and the DJ encouraging the perpetrator to perform lewd actsonthevictim.

Iimmediatelyalertedthe GuyanaPoliceForceandthe Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Human Services has been collaborating with them to address this reprehensible incident.”

The Minister announced that the bar has been identifiedandshutdown.

“Sofar,theBarhasbeen

identified and shut down, personsareincustodyofthe Police.Allnecessarysupport willbeprovidedtotheyoung woman by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security I urge persons not tosharethevideoasthisisa further violation of the victim.

I call on citizens to be public spirited and not just record these things on their phones, but, offer help and report these serious incidents,” the minister pleaded.

In a subsequent statement the GPF said, the ownerofthebar“Mr Omesh Raghoo has been called in andisassistinginvestigators with their inquiries. The bar has been closed indefinitely pending the outcome of the investigation.”

Further, the police said that such incidents are taken “very seriously” and it remains committed “to ensuring justice is served underthelaw.”

“Investigators are urging any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward and assist with the investigation Please note that no efforts will be spared,”policesaid.

The Ministry of Home Affairs in a separate

statementurgedthepublicto “refrain from sharing these videos out of respect for the victim and the integrity of theinvestigation.”

“Members of the public who have any relevant or helpful information are stronglyurgedtocontactthe 4B Divisional Headquarters at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, or report to the nearest police station,” the ministryurged.

Earlier on Friday, the University of Guyana IndigenousStudentsSociety (UGISS) said it “is deeply disturbed by a video currently circulating on social media, which appears toshowthesexualassaultof a young Indigenous woman inapublicsetting.”

The UGISS said the incident, which reportedly took place in a bar, shows a crowd cheering, recording, andsharingthefootage,with further encouragement from theevent'sDiscJockey(DJ).

“UGISS strongly condemns the actions of all perpetrators involved in this incident, including those who enabled or encouraged the assault, and those who continue to circulate the video online. We urge our membersandthewider (Continueonpage8)

Chairman Dorwain Bess, Elections Agent Nicholas Chesney, and National Candidates Malika Ramsey, Susan Farnum, Ronald Bulkan, and Randolph Critchlow

orward Guyana Movement leader Amanza Walton – Desir (back Center) and other members of her party with representatives of the Carter Center.

Dead: Ron Clarke

Mocha clothes vendor shot dead during robbery

A 51-year-old clothes vendor and mother of five was on Friday shot dead at firststreetMocha,EastBank Demerara (EBD) during a robbery

Dead is Desiree Hyman ofLot625Mocha,EBD.

Report reaching this publication was that the Hyman was selling at Lot 297 Mocha, when she was allegedly robbed by masked menonamotorcycle.

Accordingtoastatement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), two suspects approached the vendor on a motorcycleandattemptedto rob her, however, she resisted, resulting in her receiving six gunshot wounds. Three to the left side of the lower abdomen, two on the right side of the lower abdomen and one underherrightbreast.

The suspects made good their escape on the motorcycle in a northern direction. The scene was processed and two 9mm

spent shells and one suspected projectile were found about three feet away fromthebody.Theareawas canvassed, and several CCTVcameraswereseen.

Daughter of the deceased, Ashanti Hyman told Kaieteur News that she was on her way to work when she received a call around 2:30pm informing herthathermotherwasshot.

Hyman said she went to her mother's place of business where she saw her lifeless

body

“I just hurry to come because I didn't know what wasgoingon,islikewhenI comein,mybrotherthatisin there call and say mommy dead, mommy dead, she didn't had nothing hay for demtorobshe,sheain'thad nothinghayfordemtekfrom she,” the weeping daughter said.

Ashanti added that her mother was a very peaceful and quite woman who always remained to herself and would not seek to have any problem with anybody She also mentioned that her mother would go out to sell with little money and her jewelry The victim's sister Karen told this publication that Hyman is the eldest for their mother She shared similar sentiments with the daughter noting that her sister was a hard-working andquietwoman.

“Desiree is from Mocha and everybody knows her, my sister is very hard

The scene where Desiree was killed

working, she didn't deserve this,”thesistersaid.

Mark Hyman, who was married to the deceased for over thirty years told reporters that he received a call that his wife was killed momentsafterhehadlefther after dropping off a vita malt. “We've been married for thirty something years, ......mywifeishardworking, she would get up in the evening and come out, and everybody in Mocha could always come and get anythingfromherefromher. Shewasalwaysout-goingto anybody,”hesaid.

The husband said he hopes justice will be served whilenotingthathiswifedid not have any problem with anybody Hyman claimed thataneyewitnesstrailedthe suspected bandits in a direction towards South Ruimveldt and noted that oneofthemhadonahelmet whiletheotherwasmasked.

Former member of parliament and community member, Nima flue-Bess said she was driving along the Linden-Soesdyke highway when she was informedonthetragedy.

She also expressed that

the deceased was a reliable person and sent prayers to the family and relatives of Hyman.

Bess noted that the unfortunate event was a reminder to villagers that they need to stand together sothatthecommunitycould returntoitsformerglory

“Back in the days, nobodycouldn'tcomeinthe Mocha-Arcadia community anddoanything,andwewill return there, we will return there! Nobody aint gonna come in our village and get away with nothing. It aint gonnahappen,”Besssaid.

Family blames non-functioning oxygen tank, tardiness by staff of Diamond Regional Hospital for daughter's death

The family of 22-yearoldRoniciaNilesisalleging that her death at the newly commissioned $6.6 billion Diamond Regional Hospital was the result of a malfunctioning oxygen tank and slow response by medicalstaff.

Niles, a recent psychology graduate from the University of Guyana and resident of Grove, East Bank Demerara, passed away early Friday morning after being taken to the hospitalincriticalcondition.

The young woman was known to suffer from asthma, a potentially life-

threatening chronic

condition, and was reportedlyafrequentpatient at the Georgetown Public

Hospital Corporation (GPHC).Onthenightofthe incident, her family rushed hertotheDiamondRegional Hospital due to the severity of her condition and its proximity to their home, despite her past traumatic experiences at the old Diamondhospital.

Her brother, Raphael

Niles, recounted the harrowing incident in an interview with Kaieteur News. He said Ronicia had previously suffered a nearfatal overdose at the old Diamondfacility,whichhad

left her hospitalised at GPHC for two weeks

Because of this, she was reluctanttoreturn,butdueto theurgencyofhercondition andtheirlocation,thefamily had no choice. The family this time trusted the new commissioned hospital and decided to take her there for treatment.

According to Raphael, when they arrived at the hospital around 12:15 hrs, the staff did not act with the urgency the situation required. “When we get to the hospital, the nurse came to take my sister in into a room and said that she was going to check her vitals. But when I pushed the door to enter the room, the nurse didn'tcheckanythingonmy sister, the nurse was asking her to full up a form, asking her if she is Guyanese and her age and all of this informationthatIcouldhave given to the nurse myself,” hesaid.

Raphaelstatedthatallof thiswasbeingdonewhilehis sister was 'short of breath.' He explained that during that time, Ronicia was unable to speak and was usinghandgesturestosignal him to urge the nurse to connecthertooxygen.“She was short of oxygen at that time, oxygen wasn't getting

hospital's ventilator was not set up, forcing them to transfer Ronicia to GPHC around 2:45 hrs “The ambulance was there waiting but they were doing a whole set of things. They had to call Georgetown, I overheardthedoctoroverat Georgetown asking why they want to bring her now, but the other doctor was sayingthattheyhavetotake her,andduringthistime,my sister was not responding at all,”hesaid.

The family of 22-year-old Ronicia Niles is alleging that her death at the newly commissioned $6.6 billion Diamond Regional Hospital was the result of a malfunctioning oxygen tank and slow response by medical staff.

to her brain properly,” Raphaelstated.

He noted that before Ronicia arrived at the hospital,shewasresponding and was able to walk on her own.However,herresponse deteriorated at the hospital asthetreatmentprocesswas movingslowly

The situation worsened when staff attempted to connect her to an oxygen tank. Raphael claimed the cylinder was not properly equipped,lackingapressure headandgaugenecessaryto administeroxygen.“Whenit was time to connect her to the oxygen cylinder, it was not fixing in the asthma beam. They don't have the

cylinder head with the gauge.Ihadtostrainmyself just to drag the cylinder that was in the corner to hook it uptoher Theythenrealised that they didn't have a pressure head, they had to disconnect a pressure head fromanelderlymanoxygen cylinder who was also asthmatic, to connect it to her But they took too long to the point my sister start getting seizures and when theytriedtoputonamaskon her she started pushing it away because it's like her brainstartshuttingdownand didn't want anything to cluster her Then she just passed out and they come, putherinabedandtakeher

toaroom,”herecalled.

Followingthis,Ronicia's condition continued to decline. Her lungs began to collapse, and her heart weakened “Her heart stoppedforafewsecondsall becauseoftheirinefficiency togetthatoxygencylinderto setup,”Raphaelsaid. He emphasised that d u r i n g p r e v i o u s emergencies at GPHC, oxygen and asthma treatment were immediately available, unlike what occurred at Diamond However, before she was transferred, the hospital encounter further set back, saidthebrother He noted that even the

Raphael stated that a friendofhis,whoisadoctor at the GPHC, informed him that Ronicia was already braindeaduponherarrivalat the facility, sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 hrs. “GPHC couldn't have really done anything At the hospital a doctor told my parents that Ronicia doesn't qualify for ICU because it looks as if she cannot recover,”hesaid.

Tragically, Raphael recalledthatwhenhearrived at the hospital, his sister h a d a l r e a d y b e e n pronounced dead and her body was placed in a body bag “The doctors summarisedtomethatwhen my sister arrived at the hospital, there was nothing that could have been done. (Continueonpage19)

Dead Desiree Hyman

Dead:Ronicia Niles

“I was never part of any political party” – newAPNUcandidateTerrenceCampbell

Businessman, Terrence Campbell,anewfaceonthe A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition's list of candidates, has clarified that he has never been affiliated with any political party and has not shifted allegiance from one partytoanother Although previously suspected to be affiliated with the Alliance For Change (AFC) during the APNU'sandAFC'scoalition negotiations, Campbell ultimately appeared on the APNU'snominationlist.

Speaking with Kaieteur News on Friday, Campbell emphasised that while he may have maintained friendships across political lines, including with President Irfaan Ali and membersoftheAFC,hewas never officially affiliated with any political party “I wanttocleartheair Overthe years, I've heard people say I'vebeenPPP,I'vebeenAFC maybe because I've been friends with people in those groups… I was told that the Vice President, Bharrat JagdeosaidthatIjumpship. I can't jump from where I

never was, I've never been a member of any political party,”heexplained. While Campbell admittedtobeingasupporter of both the AFC and the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) in the past, he noted that this is the first timeheisformallyjoininga political movement, that being the APNU coalition.

“I've been a supporter of parties like theAFC and the PNC, but I've never been a member, so there's no jump in the ship, but I have decided to join the APNU coalition, as an independent civilsociety,”hesaid. Explaining his choice to join APNU over AFC, Campbellsaiditcamedown to effectiveness and alignmentwithhisvalues.“I have absolutely no problem withtheAFC. Isharemany things philosophically and ideologically with them and they are my friends.… but, the APNU is the biggest opposition force that is currently fighting what I wouldcallthecorruptforces inourpolitics,andsoIthink I get the biggest ban for my effort, if I join the biggest

force that is fighting those corruptforces.Itwouldhave beenbeautifulifwewereall together,butwe'renot,sothe biggest ban for my effort, I canseecomingfromjoining theAPNU,”heexplained.

He further credited APNU's leader Aubrey Norton for offering him a place to serve “It was AubreyNortoninparticular, who appointed me to the national resource fund and who has consistently asked me to serve in any future governmentthatheheadsfor more than two years, so you putallofthose,youputthose twothingstogetherandthat's the main reason that I am supporting APNU, ” Campbellstated.

Campbellalsosharedhis viewsonthecurrentpolitical climate, expressing concern over what he sees as widespreadcorruptionunder the People's Progressive Party(PPP).“ThePPPhasa well-established legacy of corruption. In the last five years, nothing has changed. In fact, the corruption has gotten worse. To my mind, whatIseeisasingle,aparty led by one man, Aubrey

Several arrested, bar shut down...

Frompage6 public to refrain from sharingsuchviolentcontent, andtoremainrespectfuland mindful of the trauma inflictedonvictimsofsexual violence.”

Additionally, the UGISS said that Indigenous women remain among the most

v u l n e r a b l e a n d underrepresented groups in society “…we must collectively fosteracultureofprotection, support, and accountability UGISS stands in solidarity with the victim and all survivorsofsexualviolence. We reiterate our zero

tolerance for such acts and call for justice and action from the ap

authorities,” the statement said. The UGISS further called for cooperation to

communities.

Norton, I have never heard anything about corruption withhim,right,hehasnever, as far as I know, been chargedwithanycrimes,I've never heard allegations of crimes against him, I've never seen anything in relationtocorruptionagainst him, right, and to me the APNU, is the biggest force that'sfacingthePPPandthe otherbigparties, andsothe choiceisclearforme,where else I'm going to go?,” he shared.

As a candidate, Campbell believes his 40 yearsofbusinessexperience, combined with his integrity andeducationalbackground, have positioned him to positively impact both the APNU and the nation. “I bringintegrity,andIbringan understanding through both my education and experience of what it will

take to develop Guyana along sustainable lines, not the nonsense that we see while spending going on, you know, roads built today, destroyed tomorrow, and you know, wasting money onboard,”hesaid.

On social is

es, Campbe

dentified education as the foundation for addressing crime, domesticviolence,andother societal challenges. “I think we have got to go back to education I

w

fix education,wecanfixalotof those social ills. We need to return to education as the basis of development. Right now,we'refailingasmanyas 65%ofouryoungpeopleand hereinliestheanswerforthe crime situation. Herein lies the answer for the incivility thatwehave.Hereinliesthe answer for some of our domestic violence. We have

Businessman and Candidate of APNU Terrence Campbell

to broaden the curriculum and stop making it so much of a road blur, and start to address with our children,” hesaid.”

He also advocated for adult

care programmes stating, “We've got to bring more parents because too many parents arenotgiventheirchildren

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Motorcycle bandits rob women at gunpoint

Twomaskedbanditsona motorcycle reportedly robbed two women at gunpoint on Thursday at La Parfaite Harmonie, West BankDemerara(WBD).

The victims were identified as Rayleen Patterson, a 26-year-old teacher from Parfaite Harmonie and her aunt, AliciaBrownofSophia. They were attacked around 21:30 hrs., police saidinapressstatement.

Patterson and her aunt wereinheryardatLaParfait Harmonie when the bandits approachedthem.

One of the bandits was reportedly dressed in a pair of black jeans, a black Tshirt,andblackPoloslippers with white logos and armed with a hand gun. The other suspectwasdressedinblack and white boots, grey pants, andwhiteshirt.

Theduoheldthewomen at gunpoint and relieved

them of a gold chain valued at approximately $350,000, apairofgoldearringsvalued at$25,000and$50,000cash.

The suspects then reportedly fled the scene on the motorcycle, heading west. Policeareonthehunt forthem.

O n F r i d a y, t w o motorcycle bandits reportedly shot a clothes vendor dead during a robberyatMocha,EastBank Demerara(EBD).

A kingdom of corruption

Thereissomething oddly comic, and at the same time tragic, about the postcolonialstate.Itisthesortof place where ideas arrive before institutions It is where the most industrious menarenotthosewhobuild bridges or till the soil, but those who can fill out forms in triplicate and place them onthecorrectdeskofaman who wears a tie but understandsnothing.Insuch places, corruption is not so much a deviation from the norm as it is the only remaining lever of functionality Nothing moves unless grease is applied. And corruption is thegreaseforanenginelong rusted, and the only way anythingmovesforward.

This, of course, was not supposed to be the way When the colonial flags camedownandtheanthems changed, there was a brief period of euphoria. But the real business of running a country of building a nation from scratch—was left to men who had, in the main,neverrunsomuchasa cakeshop. The colonizer’s institutions were retained wholesale—Parliament, the Judiciary, the Civil Service—but the soul of these institutions had stayed behindinLondonorLisbon. What remained were the exoskeletons: impressive in shape,buthollowandbrittle.

In Guyana, as in other post-colonial territories, bureaucracy became an instrument of paralysis. To

build a house required permitsthattooksixmonths, a cousin in the city council, and often a “small gift” for someone who could nudge the paper along. To get a passport meant knowing someone whose sister had once worked at the Passport Office was needed. And to secure a government contract? That required not competence, not value for money, but proximity to power In this world, corruption was not the enemy of development—it wasthestimulus.

To be corrupt in such a system is not always to be evil.Often,itissimplytobe efficient.Amanwhowishes to get something done must “work the system,” and working the system means understanding where the envelopes go, who gets the phonecall,whichrelativeof whichministerneedsalittle consideration. In such a setting, it is not virtue that movesanation—itisaccess.

But this is not merely an accident Corruption, in post-colonial societies, is structural. It arises from the fundamental contradiction of the post-colonial project: theattempttograftimported institutions onto societies that did not organically evolve them. There is no deep-rooted trust in these institutions because they were never truly ours. They werethingsweinherited.So, welearntomanipulatethem, not to build them We survive despite them, not throughthem.

In Guyana, successive governments left, right, and centre have been felled or hobbled by corruption. And yet, every five years, they come to the people with fresh promises: “This time, we will strengthen institutions. We will digitize services. We will make procurement transparent.”And the donor agencies nod approvingly But the reality is that these same institutions are staffed by men and women whose careers have been built on knowing how to stall or shuffle or obscure

Improving institutions, in such a context, is like repaintingatermite-infested house.

The real answer is more radical and more dangerous. It is to downsize the state. The post-colonial state is too big, too bloated, and too busy pretending to dothingsitcannotdo.Ittries to build roads, manage utilities, run hospitals, distribute scholarships, and deliver security It wants to be saviour and employer, watchdogandwelfaregiver But it cannot What it becomes instead is a k i n g d o m o f p e t t y princes each with their fiefdoms, each collecting rents, each making themselvesindispensableby ensuringnothingeverworks unlesstheysayso.

The more government tries to do, the more opportunities for graft it creates. Every new agency, every new programme,

DEM BOYS SEH

Corruptionisheretostay

Demboyssehalilgyalaskshe daddy, “Daddy, wah is corruption?”

Demanseh,“GobringmeabeerandI gontellyuh.”

Degyalseh,“Butmommysehyoumus stopdrinkin’.”

Heseh,“Bringaicecreamfuhyuhself too.” Just so, bribery and corruption done start before de child even reach Standard One. Ice cream bribe still wukkin in dis country—only now is not Popsicle, is Pradoandpieceahland.

Corruptionbecomesoentrenchedthat it even deh in dem board games wah we does play with we family Such as Monopoly Dem boys seh never before in helifedemanseesomuchtiefin,bribery, backstabbin, jealousy and blackmail—an thatisjustfromhemudda-in-law!Imagine wah goin on in real life if board game causing war in de family Uncle Barry done mortgage all he property, and aunty

becomes a feeding trough. Contracts become rewards, jobs become bribes, and inefficiency becomes a virtue—because the longer something takes, the more palms that must be greased. To downsize government, then, is not to destroy the state. It is to save it from itself. But therein lies the rub. The very people who must decide to shrink the state are the ones most dependentonitsbloat.Their power is derived not from their in tellect or achievement, but from the ministries they control and the budgets they command.

To downsize government would be to dismantle their kingdoms And so, with tragic circularity, the corrupted are tasked with

curing corruption, and the result is predictable: inquiries that go nowhere, audits that find “procedural gaps,” and reports that gatherdust.

And yet, without this radicalsurgery,Guyana and much of the post-colonial world willremaintrappedin atheatreofgovernance,where appearancesmattermorethan results, and where corruption continues to be not merely a vice, but a necessity The tragedy is not that corruption exists The tragedy is that it works

And so, the circus rolls on The ministers give speeches, the bureaucrats hold workshops, the newspapers write editorials. But in the quiet corners of the capital, in the air-

conditioned rooms behind the ministries, the real business of the state continues—in whispers, in favours,inenvelopes.Thisis thetrueeconomyofthepostcolonial state: not production or innovation, butaccess.

It is a kingdom, yes. But one built not on merit or service, but on the delicate, cynical art of getting things donethroughtheapplication ofalittlegrease.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)

Babs done bribe de banker fuh pass ‘Go’ twice. And y’all wonder why de tender boardalwaysgetmonopolyscandal?

Butdeonethatbusseverybodybellyis when dem three old men go by God. De American ask when he country gon done withrecession.Godseh100years.Deman cry De Russian ask when he country gon getrich.Godseh50years.Hecrytoo.

De Guyanese open he mouth and ask when Guyana gon be corruptionfree—God didn’t even answer He start cryin’!Godsehhenahgonlivetoseedat day

Dem boys seh corruption in Guyana been deh long time and ain’t going nowhere. Everybody talkin bout fightin corruption, but dem does end up fightin overdecontractsinstead.Onesetbribede next fuh get wuk, then dem bribe de next onefuhdo desamewuk. Anddemboysseh...Godstillcryin’. Talkhalf.Leffhalf

H@RD TRUTHS

Profiles in leadership, Nigel, ah, Nigel

Once, the man was a rising star. C.A. Nigel Hughes,Esq.,was. Thenhis star took a dive. Politically, not legally. Has anybody seenNigelrecently? Whois the last Guyanese that heard from him, of him? What couldhavegonewrong,who gummedupthepipes? From potential liberator to distant stranger, it has been a hard, swift,sharpdescent.

Thetoolsandassetswere all there. A new kind of leader, a possibility Then the odds went south, got all mucked up. Number one, wasthefirstissue;thenhow to divide. Hairsplitting led to the hair-raising with en

watching. Watching,butnot

believing. That's not leadership. That's gamesmanship. A little bit of craftsmanship, too; along somecrassnessalso. Isayit again: there can be no chattering about shared governance at the national level,whenthereissomuch difficulty splitting at the internal level. What didn't yet exist. Leadership of a rare order was needed, summoned. The bell went unheardandunanswered. If Mr Hughes didn't know it, somebody on his side had to prevail. The people are watching. They are waiting for someone, a leader to be trusted, to walk with them. For the longest while, Guyanese have

walked alone. It is a lonely road, take it from me; traveled only by those with thefortitudeofacertainkind of constitution. More Guyanesedon'twanttowalk with the president, or the former president Mr. Hughes had that slightest of small openings. The law overtookhishead,redirected his energies. He had gotten hishandsfull,fromHouston, East Bank Demerara to Houston, TX. It's a big world One that, unfortunately, didn't leave the kind of room for the priorities and pains of Guyanese. Theirs was to live with the profanities of powerslocalandforeign. What I table is what Nigel Hughes should have beenstandingonthehighest, biggest local table, and representing the Guyanese people with his all. Oh, he had it all, then came the political fall. Now he has slowed to a crawl. I don't feelforthisbrother,forheis strong enough to go on by himself. IfeelforGuyanese,

whonowstudytheterrainin front of them, and weigh their choices. Norton or Mohamed? The new Mohamed or the older one, which is a running national joke. Becausetheolderone is Bharrat Jagdeo. It is the tumultuous tale of how leadership unfolds, upends, in this country To turn an old thing on its head, what shouldbeanineisnotevena six. Where one national leaderisconcerned,anineis asclosetozero,asonecould get Just complete and attach the end of the nine and,ergo,theresultisazero. Isn't this what Guyanese have been compelled to live with, a public farce, with a difference. Lots of noise, muchobravado. Because of the above circumstances, of square, puffed-up balloons stuffed into cone hats, this was where Hughes had to rise. Riseabovehimself. Risein lockstep with Guyanese Rise for Guyana The shipmentofyeastgotheldup in the US, somewhere close to Port Galveston. Galveston, oh Galveston, I thinkIhearGlennCampbell. I still hear her sea winds blowing Dark and foul winds have blown over Guyana for many an unendingdecade. Butnever asdarkandasfoulasthelast half-decade. Whither did thou disappeareth, C A Nigel Hughes? Guyana has thatkindofneed. Acountry calls. A citizenry cries. It was and is the worst time to take that long walk, to fade intotheether Togiveanidea ofhowputridandvulgarthe leadership of Guyana has become, consider the environment The leadership used to employ and deploy Guyanese to do their dirty deeds for them, demonize other citizens Now they go several rungs deeper into the gutter: they recruit foreigners to drive daggers into the necks of their fellow Guyanese Their once best of friends, nowdenouncedastheworst ofnationalenemies,traitors. Whoneeds,couldeverhave

any use, for leaders of such grand designs, that kind of slippery caliber? There are Guyanesewhodo. Theycan havethem.

When Guyanese need heroes, they are left to contend with cons, impersonators, blubberers When it is that hour when Guyaneseareinneedofselfsacrificing leaders, they get those who sacrifice them at thealtarofforeigndevils. I retrieved that one from the celestial Chinese. I don't think anymore of where Guyanashouldbe. Ithinkof what to do with what Guyanese have. For a brief momentGuyanesehadNigel Hughesfullyontheirside,or thoughtthattheydid. Until, they found out how wrong theywere,actuallydidn't.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)

'Doggie' slapped with 6 charges, released on $270k bail

Thirty-six-year-old BradleySampson,knownas “Doggie,” was on Friday slapped with six charges when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court.Thebusinessmanand fatherof14appearedbefore Acting Chief Magistrate FaithMcGustywhoreadthe charges. Sampson pleaded not guilty to the charges which alleged that on July 15,2025attheSquareofthe Revolution he unlawfully wounded Genista Fordyce. Itisalsoallegedthatheused obscene language and threatening behavior towardsFordyce.

Sampson was also charged for allegedly behaving disorderly in a public place, unlawfully carrying a firearm in public and possession of an unlicensed firearm, which alloccurredonthesameday atthesaidlocation.

The charges stemmed from a dispute over paymentsthatpersonshadto receive from We Invest in Nationhood(WIN).

Sampsonwasrepresented by attorney Jevon Cox who requested bail. The lawyer told the court that his client willingly turned himself in

to police on Thursday with his attorney after he was made aware that he was wanted by the police and uponhisarrivalhewasonly made aware of three allegations.

Coxtoldthecourtthatthe chargeswerefiledbasedona viral video where what appeared to be a gun was seen in Sampson's possession However, the lawyertoldthecourtthatno gun was recovered and the policeinnowaycanconfirm whether there was indeed a gun Additionally, the attorney told the court that Fordyce, who was absent, didnotwishtoproceedwith thematterandthatthepolice is going against the wishes of the virtual complainant (VC). Further,Coxsaidthat no marks of violence were seen on Fordyce's body

Meanwhile, the prosecution objected to bail arguing that Sampson committed an offence while on bail for another The prosecution toldthecourtthataccording to Fordyce's statement she wasfearfulforherlife.

Notwithstanding the prosecution's arguments against bail, Magistrate McGusty granted Sampson

“I was never part of any...

Frompage8 enough attention and so on, maybe nationwide child care. Not just when you drop off the children, but where they're being taught something from cradle to university.”

When asked why he chose now to enter the political arena, Campbell responded “I see massive corruption Yes, there is economic growth, but there isnorealdevelopment.

This is the most consequential election I've seen in my 60 years. It's an election for the return of the rule of law and for integrity ingovernment.Ifeelit'smy duty—assomeonewhohas benefited from Guyana — nottositonthefence,butto getinvolvedandhelpcorrect what'sgoingwrong.”

Campbell emphasised that this is not just about politics for him, but about legacy and responsibility “I don't want the election to comeandgo,andthenIlook backandsay,'OhmyGod,I shouldhavedonemore.'”

Now officially entering thepoliticalarena,Campbell explained to this newspaper

Bradley Sampson called 'Doggie' at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court

$10,000 bail for the disorderly behavior charge, $10,000 for the obscene language charge, $20,000 for the th

tening behaviour charge, $50,000 fortheunlawfulcarryingofa firearm charge, $30,000 for the unlawful wounding charge and $150,000 for the possession of unlicensed firearm. Sampson's total bailamountedto$270,000. Thematterwasadjourned toAugust15,2025.

Vendor remanded for possession of cannabis

A 40-year-old vendor was on Friday remanded to prisononFridayforbeingin possession of cannabis for thepurposeoftrafficking.

The accused Charles Rawlins of Lot 15 Ketley Street, Georgetown, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGustyattheGeorgetown Magistrates'Court.

Rawlins pleaded not guilty to the charge which allegedthatonJuly17,2025 at Water Street, Stabroek Market,Georgetown,hehad inhispossession98.4grams of cannabis for the purpose oftrafficking.

The defense was led by attorneyClevaunHumphrey who told the court that his client denied the allegation and that the narcotics was not found in his clients' possessionbutatthebackof

the market where persons weretraversing.

Humphreytoldthecourt thathisclientwaspreviously charged for robbery but that charge is in no way connected to the current offence.

The lawyer assured the court that his client is not a flight risk and requested reasonablebail.

Meanwhile, the prosecution objected to bail stating that the arrest was captured on video and the cannabis was in the defendant's hand The prosecution committed to providing the video evidence at the next court date.

Further,thestatetoldthe courtthatwhenRawlinswas questioned by police, he showed them a small parcel containingthenarcotics.

He was denied bail and the matter was adjourned to August22,2025.

his reasons for stepping forward at this time. “I see massive corruption Yes, there is economic growth, but there is no real development. With the majority, things are going to get much worse.We've seen the weaponisation of police force, the weaponisation of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) against citizens,”hesaid

“This election is about restoring the rule of law It's an election for the return of folks with integrity to government. It'sanelection for the development, to move from a part of growth to a part of development. There's so much at stake in thiselection.

Andit'smyrole,Ithink,I have a duty, a duty in this election, as someone who has benefited so much from Guyana, not to sit on the fence, but to get involved and play my part in correcting some of these deals.

And I don't want the electiontocomeandgo,and thenIlookattheresultsand say, oh my God, I should havedonemore.”

Charles Rawlins at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court

Stop plans to have GPL and Dominican Republic's power company sign agreement

APartnership for National Unity (APNU) has cautioned the government against the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL)signinganagreement with the Dominican

Republic's Company InterEnergy Group Limited (LEG). That company has been earmarked to assist GPL in stabilizing power generationanddelivery APNU made the call on Friday noting that should a deal be struck with LEG there would be severe implications for the hundreds of staff employed byGPL.

Executive Member of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR), the largest political party in the coalition Ganesh Mahipaul said that, “The APNU Coalition has noted withdeepconcernandalarm the circulation of a draft

Public-Private Partnership Agreement between the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) and InterEnergy Group Limited (IEG), dated June 26, 2025 This Agreement is reportedly awaiting signatures of the ChairmanoftheGPLBoard, and Mr Rolando GonzalezBunster, Chairman of InterEnergy Group,” the politiciansaid.

Mahipaul is arguing that the government's agreement to sign the agreement raises “profound and troubling concerns”forGuyana,citing that the deal is shrouded in secrecy and lacks transparencyasitwasnotthe subject of public consultationsandscrutiny “ S u c h s e c r e c y undermines democratic governance and public accountability and is clearly another PPP corrupt deal aimed at benefiting PPP family, friends and

favourites,” Mahipaul stated.

The coalition member said the way the agreement appears to be structured it is likely that hundreds of workersattachedtoGPLand Power Producers and Distributors Inc (PPDI) will lose their jobs. This he said will result in the workers beingpaidseveranceandthe restructuring costs unfairly landing on the taxpayers of thecountry

A move he believes would be “corrupt, unacceptableandunjust.”

Mahipaul told reporters that there will be “foreign controlandlimitedoversight asInterEnergyGroup,based on its prior record of accomplishment, has had significant operational issues, notably a reported 300% increase in power outages under its watch in Ja

previously directed against its chairman. It is alarming that such a company would be granted broad control over Guyana's critical n a t i o n a l e n e r g y infrastructure, particularly procurement and contractor selection.

Thisisunacceptableand mustbebroughttoanendat once.”

Given these concerns, the APNU is asking the government to urgently bringthe“corruptdeal”toan end and to not take any furtheractioninregardstoit as elections are scheduled forSeptember1,2025.

The party is also demanding the government makes public the full text of the agreement and provide the independent technical and financial assessment that was done and the name of the company that did the studies.

TheAPNUisalsourging

that the government to, “Desist from engaging with any company or conducting anybusinessonbehalfofthe peopleofGuyanaespecially withsignificantimplications for the workers of GPL and thepeopleofGuyana.”

He continued: “The PPP/C has damaged our countrywaytoomuchandit istimetobringanendtoit.”

Mahipaul sought to assure GPL workers that under an APNU-led government, they will have no reason to fear they will losetheirjobs.

“Starting September 2025, an APNU Coalition government will ensure that GPLstaffarestillemployed and receive improved working conditions reflective of their important roleinpoweringournation,” headded.

M e a n w h i l e , t h e politician assured that the country's Gas-to-Energy

project will be completed andproperlymanagedunder an APNU government, noting that it will influence sign

tly reduced electricity costs, provide n e w e m p l o y m e n t opportunitiesandstrengthen thecountry'snationalenergy security

“The time for backdoor deals, secrecy, and uncertainty is long gone. Guyanese deserve honesty, accountability, and transparency from their g o v e r n m e n t G P L employees deserve stability, respect, and improved conditions,” Mahipaul emphasized.

He continued: “an A P N U C o a l i t i o n government will put people first, protect local jobs, and deliver t

nspa

ent, a c c o u n t a b l e , a n d responsible governance that securestheprosperityand (Continueonpage14)

GECOM approves six parties to contest general and regional elections

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Fridayannouncedthatithas approved the Lists of Candidates for six political parties to contest the September 1 General and RegionalElections.

Seven political parties submittedlistsofcandidates to contest the upcoming electionsonMonday

Those approved are A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) headed by AubreyNorton,Alliancefor Change (AFC) led by Nigel Hughes, Assembly of Liberty and Prosperity (ALP)ledSimonaBroomes, ForwardGuyanaMovement (FGM) headed by Amanza Walton-Desir, Peoples Progressive Party / Civic

(PPP/C) led by Bharrat Jagdeo and We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) headed byAzruddinMohamed.

Theapprovalfollowsthe submission of lists of candidates on Nomination Day held on Monday, July 14attheUmanaYana.

However, GECOM said after careful examination and processing of the respectiveliststoensurethat they confirm to the legal requirements, the six parties were approved by the Commission During the processing of the lists, political parties whose lists contained defects were informed on July 15 and asked to correct and resubmitbyJuly17. There-submissionswere

received within the required timelineandprocessed.

GECOM said the decisiontoapprovesixofthe partieswastakenataspecial meeting of the Commission held on Friday in keeping with the legal requirements and within the statutory timelines post Nomination Day

While all of the six aforementionedpartieswere approved to contest the GeneralElections,onlyfour have submitted lists to contest in all 10 electoral districts in the Regional Elections. Those parties are APNU, AFC, PPP/C and WIN Notably, lists of candidates for ALP and FGM were approved by the Commission to contest

The six political parties that were approved by GECOM to contest the 2025 General and Regional Elections.

several regions. ALP will only be contesting in districts3,4,5,6,7and10in theRegionalElectionswhile

FGM will be contesting in the Regional Elections in districts1,2,3,4,5,6and10. Notwithstanding these

approvals, GECOM urged the Representatives and DeputyRepresentativesof (Continueonpage23)

StopplanstohaveGPLandDominican...

Frompage12 dignityofeveryGuyanese.”

Over the years the GPL has been operating at a loss and failing to meet most of itsperformancetargets.

In May, the Public UtilitiesCommission(PUC) has given GPL a low score for its operating standards and performance targets for 2024, but noted that it will not impose any penalty on thepowercompany,butwill continue to closely monitor and scrutinise its quarterly operationsin2025.

The commission at its annual public hearing on March 13 at Herdsmanston

Lodge, Georgetown,

eviewed the power company's performance and operationstargetsfor2024.

The commission said it was dissatisfied with GPL's

apparentpassiveapproachto thetargets.

The review was measured using eight standards: customer interruptions, voltage regulation, meter reading, issuing of bills, accounts payable, accounts receivable, system losses, andaverageavailability T h e P U C

company's failures, GPL has articulated several external factors such as

o infrastructure by vehicles and equipment, a global software upgrade and electricitytheft,whichhave contr

u

ed to the company's failure to meet some of the performance indicators.dignity of every

Guyanese.”

Over the years the GPL has been operating at a loss and failing to meet most of itsperformancetargets.

In May, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)hasgivenGPLalow score for its operating standards and performance targets for 2024, but noted that it will not impose any penalty on the power company, but will continue to closely monitor and scrutinise its quarterly operationsin2025.

The commission at its annual public hearing on March 13 at Herdsmanston Lodge, Georgetown, r

company's performance and operationstargetsfor2024.

The commission said it was dissatisfied with GPL's

apparentpassiveapproachto thetargets. Th

measured using eight s

interruptions, voltage regulation, meter reading, issuing of bills, accounts

nts receivable, system losses, andaverage

company's failures, GPL has articulated several external factors such as

o infrastructure by vehicles and equipment, a global software upgrade and electricitytheft,whichhave c

ntrib

the company's failure to meet some of the performance indicators

Holness urges Jamaicans to 'take a positive view on life' in journey to prosperity

(Jamaica Gleaner)

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is countering a

Opposition Leader Mark Golding, asserting that prosperityisajourney,nota pleasure, while arguing that Jamaicaisexperiencingit.

Golding,whilespeaking to People's National Party (PNP) supporters in St Catherine North Eastern on Tuesday night, said the Government has failed to deliver prosperity for

inheriting the legislative framework created by the partyin2012tostabilisethe economy.

Responding swiftly at a

groundbreaking ceremony for the Wakefield Mews P a l m s H

g Development yesterday, Ho

referencingGolding,saidhe saw the statement and c

ously whetherhisgovernmenthas deliveredprosperity

RecitingJeremiah29:11, Holness said there are some people who will say that there is no prosperity and that it is not going to be delivered.

He said some people confuse prosperity with pleasure and short-term happiness.

“Prosperity is not a moment.Prosperityisa

(Continueonpage23)

Duke University helps GPHC restart corneal transplant surgeries

…14 SURGERIES COMPLETED IN 3 DAYS

T

he Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday said that it has restarted its corneal transplant surgeries through a partnership with internationally renowned Corneal Surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Williams of Duke University, North Carolina, USA.

Fourteen corneal transplant surgeries were completed over the pastthreedays.

GPHC first introduced corneal

transplantsurgeryin2016,through a successful partnership with The George Subraj Foundation, completing 99 surgeries by 2021. The foundation played a crucial role in sourcing corneal tissues, making these life-changing surgeries accessible to Guyanese patients who previously had to traveloverseasfortreatment.

Dr.WilliamsarrivedinGuyana on July 13, 2025, and performed corneal transplant surgeries while

Doctors conducting the performing corneal transplant surgeries (GPHC)

training and tutoring local eye surgeons as part of a three-day mission.Localsurgeon,Dr.Celeste Hinds, who has been previously trained in corneal surgery, worked closelywiththevisitingsurgeonin the GPHC Department of

Ophthalmology

blindness.”

Duringhisthree-daymissionat GPHC, Dr. Williams and the local team completed the corneal transplant surgeries using human cornealtissueprocuredthroughthe DukeGOprogram.

“This visit marks a significant milestone in GPHC’s efforts to revive and expand corneal transplant services in Guyana Apart from the standard procedure referred to as Penetrating Keratoplasty (where the entire

transplanted), Dr Williams successfully performed a partialthickness corneal transplant, referredtoasDMEK(Descemet Continued on page 19

Thehospitalinastatementsaid that, “Dr Williams is the Director oftheDukeGlobalOphthalmology Program (Duke GO), which focuses on restoring sight worldwide and training residents andyoungsurgeonstodeliverhighquality eye care Through this program, Dr Williams also facilitated the donation of human cornealtissuesfortransplantusein Guyana.DukeGOprovideshandsontrainingtoresidentsandfellows, with a strong focus on addressing global inequities in eye health and elim

New Brickdam Secondary School on Secondar track for opening in September

The Ministry of Education on Thursday saidthatfinalpreparationsarebeingmadefor theopeningofthenewBrickdamSecondary SchoolinGeorgetown.

According to pictures posted by the ministry, Minister Priya Manickchand and her team visited the school where staff were settinguptheclassroomsandstaffrooms.

Theschoolisscheduledtobeopenedfor thenewschoolterminSeptember

InApril, the minister announced that the oldSt.Mary’sSchoolbuildinglocatedatthe corners of Brickdam and Camp Street, Georgetown will become the new Brickdam SecondarySchool.

In2023,KaieteurNewsreportedthatthe ministry signed six contracts totalling $560 7M to construct the St Mary’s Secondary School building. It was disclosed atthetimethatthebrand-newbuildingwillbe a three-storey facility, with the upper flat of the building accommodating 10 classrooms, while the second flat will house 12 classroomsalongwithaTeachers’Staffroom andasanitaryblock.

The lower flat will be equipped with six laboratories (labs), including labs for Information Technology, Home Economics, andIndustrialTechnology,acanteenandthe auditorium and is set to cater for some 600 students.

The decision to construct a new building to house the Brickdam Secondary School camefollowingitsdeplorablecondition.This forcedthestudentsandteacherstorelocateto the East La Penitence Primary School in 2016. The school was initially located on Brickdam.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony (center) with CEO of GPHC Robbie Rambarran and corneal surgeons of the Duke Global Ophthalmology Program (GPHC)

Preparation underway to open the new Brickdam Secondary School.

Duke University helps GPHC restart...

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Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) –thisisthefirsttimethisprocedurehasbeen performedinGuyana,”GPHCsaid.

Dr Williams performs hundreds of cataract surgeries and corneal transplants annually across Africa, Central America, and other underserved regions. GPHC disclosed that in 2021, he performed the first-ever corneal transplant in Sierra Leone. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Board of Help Mercy International and co-founder of the educational platform MoranCore, which provides ophthalmology training resourcesglobally

Corneal transplant surgery, or keratoplasty, replaces damaged or diseasedcornealtissuewithhealthydonor tissue to restore vision. This procedure is essential for patients suffering from

conditionssuchascornealscarring,keratopathy (swelling), keratoconus, or endothelial dysfunction, which can lead to blurred vision and,inseverecases,eventualblindness.

GPHCsaidthatithasreneweditseffortsto re-establish a sustainable corneal transplant programmeandlaythegroundworkforalocal eye bank following delays caused by the COVID-19pandemic.

“The collaboration with Duke Global Ophthalmology marks a significant step forward in this journey and represents a promising long-term partnership to combat cornealblindnessinGuyana.

This will be a continuous collaboration moving forward, aimed at building local capacity, enhancing clinical outcomes, and ensuring greater access to sight-restoring care for patients in need,” the hospital said while committing to improving access to specialized eyecare.

Familyblamesnon-functioningoxygen...

Frompage7

Theventilatorwasalltheycouldhavedonein keepingheraliveandfromthemomentthey disconnected her from the vent, that was it. Hesaidherheartcollapsedwhileshewason the ventilator and they tried CPR to resuscitate but it failed,” the emotional brothersaid.

“Whenwegotintoseeher,shewasalreadyin a body bag.” Fighting back tears, Raphael describedhissisterasa“top-tieryouth”with a promising future. “She had her whole life aheadofher

She just graduated with distinction in PsychologyfromUGlastyearandwasabout to begin her master's. She worked at SBM Offshore. My sister was involved in church, shewasasabbathschoolleader

She was very proactive and very wonderful young lady and was deeply loved by so many,”hesaid.

Raphaelexpresseddeepdisappointmentin thenewDiamondhospital,criticisingitslack ofpreparedness.

“The hospital just disappoint me.All the money the government put in to build this facility, a big fancy building and the machines not even being set up, it's disappointing. The healthcare system in Guyanahasfailedmybabysister,”hesaid. Pursuitoflegalproceeding

Now overwhelmed with grief, dissatisfactionandanger,thefamilyisseeking justice Raphaelconfirmedthatlegalactionis beingconsideredagainstthestate.

“Yes, we are considering it. I've already spokentomylawyer Thefactthatitplayed outinfrontofmeatdiamond,Iknewtheydid notdotheirbesttosavemysister,”hesaid.

Effortstocontactthehospitalandminister of health on multiple occasions proved unsuccessful

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Application No. 130

BETWEEN: FYDEL FERDINAND PRINCE Applicant - andNORESSA REVEREES Respondent

TO: NORESSA REVEREES

Last known address Lot 12 C Filed Sophia, Georgetown

TAKE NOTICE that on the 22nd day of April, 2025 an Application Relating to Children was filed against you by FYDEL FERDINAND PRINCE, the Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturdays of the Kaieteur News a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce and Application in Relating to child(ren), then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition/Application, you must file a Reply to Application Relating to Child, an Statement of Arrangements for Child via the online portal, https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (Thirty-Five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is q24Z2f.

TAKE NOTICE that this Application is scheduled for Directions Hearing on Tuesday the 24TH day of July, 2025 at 9:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Hessaun Yasin in person. 9 at the High Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing a Reply to Application Relating to Child, an Answer and/or Notice of Intention to Defend the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting Custody.

The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara].

The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.

LEGAL NOTICE 2

REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Family and Children Division (Family Court SubDivision) No. FH02967/2025 Between ANTON FELIX ALANDO EVERSLEY Petitioner And OMEANDA KAMATA GILBERT-EVERSLEY Respondent (Order in Chamber) In Chamber Before the Honourable Madame Justice NoelChristopher Dated the 17th day of June 2025

UPON READING the Petitioner’s Petition, Statement of Arrangements, Application for Substituted Service and Affidavit in Support filed on the 13th June 2025. AND UPON this matter being dealt with in chamber without a hearing. THIS COURT GRANTS LEAVE to the Petitioner to dispense with personal service of the Petition filed on the 13th June 2025 and directs that substituted service be effected on the Respondent by advertisement of notice of this matter in a daily newspaper of general circulation in Guyana once weekly for two (2) consecutive weeks; the said advertisement to contain the date of hearing of the Petition. THIS COURT DIRECTS that the Petitioner shall file an Affidavit of Compliance on or before the next date of hearing. THIS COURT ORDERS that the time for the Respondent to file or lodge an Acknowledgment of Service at the Family Court is extended to twenty-eight (28) days from the date of publication of the last advertisement. AND THIS COURT ALSO ORDERS that this matter stands adjourned to Monday the 10th day of November 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By the Court, Assistant Registrar Family Court Sub-Division Family and Children Division of the High Court

To Mr. Anton Felix Alando Eversley The Petitioner No. 1924 Apt. E Couteau Avenue Phase 2

La Horquetta Email: antoneversley1981@gmail.com

REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE

Family and Children Division

(Family Court SubDivision) No. FH02967/ 2025

Between ANTON FELIX ALANDO EVERSLEY Petitioner

And OMEANDA KAMATA GILBERT EVERSLEY Respondent To: OMEANDA KAMATA GILBERT-EVERSLEY –LAST KNOWN ADDRESS in GUYANA TAKE NOTICE that on the 13th June 2025 a Petition for divorce was filed against you by the petitioner herein ANTON FELIX ALANDO EVERSLEY in the Family Court SubDivision of the High Court of Justice of Trinidad and Tobago. AND TAKE NOTICE

FURTHER that as part of an Order made on the 17th June 2025 by the Honourable Madam Justice Noel-Christopher, the Petitioner was directed to effect substituted service of the Petition on you by this advertisement in a daily newspaper of general circulation in Guyana once weekly for two (2) consecutive weeks.

If you desire to defend this action, you must lodge an Acknowledgement of Service within twentyeight (28) days after the date of the second advertisement, at the court office of the Family Court of Trinidad and Tobago, Cipriani Place, No. 4 Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain, through the efiling portal at https:// eservices.ttlawcourts.org; Copies of the Petition and related documents can be obtained from the Petitioner, Mr. Anton Felix Alando Eversley, No. 1924

Apt. E Couteau Avenue, Phase 2, La Horquetta whose email address is antoneversley1981@gmail.com or you may apply to the court office through fcn.response@ttlawcourts.org for copies of same; AND TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that the matter is set for a virtual hearing via Microsoft Teams on Monday the 10th day of November 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

An electronic link for the said hearing must be requested and obtained via email to

team.n.christopher.d@ttlawcourts.org; AND TAKE NOTICE

FURTHER THAT IN DEFAULT of your compliance with the above and/or attendance at the said hearing, the Court may proceed to deal with the matter in your absence and/or make such Order as it deems fit including granting the divorce.

Dated this 17th June 2025 By the Court

/s/ Rishawn Eccles Assistant Registrar Family Court Sub-Division Family and Children Division of the High Court This document is not valid unless it bears the seal of the court.

LEGAL NOTICE 3

2025/321-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. FD-321 BETWEEN: SARABDIAL (LATCHMIN) nee (LATCHMIN) aka LATCHMIN Petitioner/ Applicant - andSARABDIAL (DERECK DEPERSAUD) Respondent TO: DERECK DEPERSAUD SARABDIAL

Formerly of Lot 2 ‘B’ Canje Berbice Guyana

TAKE NOTICE that on the 31st day of March, 2025 a petition for divorce was filed against you by LATCHMIN SARABDIAL NEE LATCHMIN aka LATCHMIN, the petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 4th day of June, 2025 the Petitioner/

LEGAL NOTICE 3

Applicant was directed to effect service of her petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturdays of the Kaieteur News a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/ or Cross Petition via the e-litigation portal (online) at https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (Thirty-Five) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice. Your access code is MATeAg. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 8th day of September, 2025 at 9:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice

JACQUELINE JOSIAHGRAHAM at the High Court 10 IN PERSON. IN DEFAULT of you filing an Acknowledgement of Service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, An Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.

Dated the 11th day of July, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE 4

2025/475-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. FD-475 BETWEEN: (MOHAMED) BIBI AMENA nee BACCHUS Petitioner/ Applicant - and(MOHAMED)ASIF Respondent

TO:ASIF MOHAMED Of Lot 47 Diamond Public Road East Bank Demerara Guyana

TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of May, 2025 a petition for divorce was filed against you by BIBI MOHAMED nee BACCHUS, the petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 3rd day of July, 2025 the Petitioner/ Applicant was directed to effect service of her petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturdays of the Kaieteur News a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (ThirtyFive) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Monday the 6th day of October, 2025 at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice NIGEL NILES in person and/or Via Zoom Meeting ID: 685 665 7142 & Passcode: court123. IN DEFAULT of you filing an

Acknowledgement of Service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, An Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 3rd day of July, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE 5

2025/255-FD-PET-DEM

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION

Petition No. FD-255 BETWEEN: (MORRIS)ADELAIDE ADEIA HUEL nee JACKMAN Petitioner/ Applicant - and(MORRIS) PEARSON Respondent

TO: PEARSON MORRIS

Last known address Lot 50-51 Dennis Street Sophia, Greater Georgetown Guyana

TAKE NOTICE that on the 17th day of March, 2025 a petition for divorce was filed against you by ADELAIDEADEIAHUEL MORRIS nee JACKMAN, the petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 24th day of April, 2025 the Petitioner/ Applicant was directed to effect service of her petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturdays of the Kaieteur

News a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition/ Application, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), an Answer and/or Cross Petition via the portal (online) at https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (Thirty-Five) days from the date of the second and final publication of this Notice. Your access code is 72hibN.

TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Tuesday the 9th day of September, 2025 at 9:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Hessaun Yasin in person

IN DEFAULT of you filing an Acknowledgement of Service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, An Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.

Dated the 13th day of June, 2025

Holness urges Jamaicans...

From page 14 journey. It is constant progress of impactful and positive transformation of the lives of the people,” said Holness. “It is a journey. There are moments on the journey where you will gain some pleasure, but you will also encounter some distress, some hurt, some unhappiness; but it is in the conquest of these things that you develop the mindset of being successful and prosperous.”

Golding told supporters that the then Portia Simpson Miller-led government introduced the fiscal responsibility framework in its current form to ensure that the Government wouldn’t spend more than it should, “and we brought down the debt and got it under control”.

He said the Holness-led government inherited the good work of the previous PNP administration.

“So, all dem a talk, we know that we are the ones who sowed the seed that they have reaped. And now the people of Jamaica say, ‘Alright, we achieved those things, but where are we now? Why is life so hard? Why is it so difficult? Everything is so expensive. We need a break. We need a change. We need hope,’” he said at the party meeting, promising that the next PNP government will offer that hope. However, Holness said it is his administration that has placed the country on a journey of prosperity. He said before 2015, the mantra and the theme of the country was about poverty. “It was all about poverty,” Holness claimed, suggesting

that debates about poverty are in the distant past. He said the last that has been heard about poverty is that absolute poverty has been cut in half, moving from 16 per cent of the population being below the poverty line to eight. Further, he pointed to the unemployment rate, which, he said, was 13 per cent but has since dropped significantly to its lowest, at 3.3 per cent. He said, as a probability, there is a 97 per cent chance of being employed in Jamaica. “Of course, we’re always going to argue about wages and the level of the wage and so forth, but we are in a better position today than we were a decade ago,” he said, pointing to the beneficiaries of the social housing units to be constructed. He said there are 40,000 National Housing Trust units in train and major crimes are down, arguing that the people whose lives have been saved are infinitely better off. He said Jamaicans will have to change their perspective, having, for so long, been struggling and having a default position of “nothing naah gwaan”. The prime minister said things are changing before their very eyes. “If your perspective is that the glass is half-empty, where are you looking? You’re looking at the bottom. But if your perspective is that it is half-full, where are you looking? You’re looking upwards, and that tells me so much about your attitude. If it’s one thing we know about life is that where you’re headed is determined by your attitude,” said Holness.

GECOM approves six parties...

From page 13

Lists to notify the CEO in writing of joinder of lists. Parties have until the July 21 to do this.

Thereafter, the CEO will gazette and publish the approved lists of candidates on July 23.

During an interview outside of GECOM’s High Street, Georgetown office on Friday afternoon, opposition-nominated GECOM Commissioner Vincent Alexander disclosed that the Horizon and Star party’s list, headed by Hubert Maloney, was not approved by the commission due to insufficient documentation. He noted that, like other parties, Maloney was written to and informed of the issues with his list and was given a chance to make changes. However, according to the commissioner, Maloney’s response was still insufficient.

When asked about the commission’s agenda for the upcoming week, Alexander said templates for the ballots have to be approved. However, he pointed out that there are several other outstanding matters that re-

quire attention.

He said, “We have got some outstanding matters, like what right we have never really concluded on the question of the incarcerated, the question of the overseas ballots, how that will be counted, is still to be concluded.

The question of how we deal with the local dead who are not submitted by the Registrar of courts and deaths is still to be to be dealt with.

The question of flagging names of overseas Guyanese on the voters list still to be dealt with.”

For his part, governmentnominated GECOM commissioner Sase Gunraj that aside from the approval of the political parties’ lists of candidates, the Commission discussed a few matters, while others were deferred to the next statutory meeting on Tuesday.

“The other issue is, now that those lists have been approved, the facility of joinder of lists now arise and obviously, if your list is not approved, you can’t join. o now that you approved lists, that issue of joiner can be considered and there’s also a timeline,” he noted.

Israel kills 41 in Gaza attacks, using ‘drone missiles packed with nails’

(-AL-JAZEERA) - At least 41 Palestinians have been killed since dawn across Gaza in Israeli attacks, medical sources have told Al Jazeera, as the besieged and bombarded enclave’s decimated health system, overwhelmed by a daily flow of wounded, is forcing doctors to make decisions on who to treat first.

In the latest killings on Friday, three people died in an Israeli attack on the Tuffah neighbourhood of easternGazaCity

Five people were also killed in an Israeli air attack in Jabalia an-Nazla, in northernGaza.

Earlier, an Israeli attack hittentsshelteringdisplaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza – previously designated a so-called “safe zone”–ignitingamajorfire and killing at least five people, including infants Al-Mawasi has come under repeated,deadlyIsraelifire.

The death toll also includes includes 10 people who were desperately seeking aid. Al Jazeera’s

correspondent Hani

Mahmoud said the injured, including children, were transferred to Nasser Hospital Some showed wounds compatible with droneattacks.

“Drone missiles are packed with nails, metals andshrapnelthatexplodesat high speed, causing internal bleeding,” Mahmoud said.

“Theseattacksareontherise and target people in large crowds, in markets or while queueingforwater

“While Israel claims to be using sophisticated weapons, when we look on the ground, we see the number of casualties contradicting what Israel is [saying],”headded.

Israel’s ongoing, punishing blockade of Gaza is forcing doctors in crammed medical facilities to make difficult decisions aboutwhototreat.

Patients with chronic illnessesareoftenthefirstto missoutbecauseemergency d e p a r t m e n t s a r e overwhelmed by people woundedinIsraeliattacks.

“Beforethewar,Iusedto

receivedialysisthreetimesa week, with each session lastingfourhours.

Atthattime,thesituation wasstable,thetreatmentwas effective, and we would returnhomefeelingwelland rested,” Omda Dagmash, a dialysis patient, told Al Jazeera at the barely functioning al-Shifa HospitalinGazaCity

“Now we can barely make the journey to the hospital, particularly since wearenoteatingwell.”

At al-Shifa, the dialysis schedule has been scaled down to shorter and less frequentsessions.

Forsome,itisamatterof lifeanddeath.

“Thejourneyhereislong and costly,” said Rowaida Minyawi,anelderlypatient. “After all this exhaustion, we sometimes can’t find treatment I have heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes Even the medicinewegetisnotgood. What should we do? Die at home?”

Besides prioritising patients, healthcare workers say they have to scale back

operations to the minimum, asnofuelmeansnopower–andnowaytosavelives.

“Onlyafewdepartments areworking. We had to cut electricity

Israel’s attacks killed dozens, including 10 people seeking aid in Gaza [Hussam Al-Masri/Reuters]

to the rest,” said Ziad Abu Humaidan, from the hospital’s engineering department.

“The hospital’s yards turnedintograveyardsrather than a place of care and healing. Without electricity, there is no lighting, no functioning medical equipment, and no support forotheressentialservices.”

Brazil police raid ex-President Bolsonaro’s home, fit

ankle tag, citing flight risk concern amid criminal trial

(CNN) - Police in Brazil swoopedonthehomeandpolitical headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties, ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag, barring him from speaking to foreign officials or approaching embassies and prohibiting him from using social media.

The restrictions, ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court, were motivated by concerns that Bolsonaro would flee the country, amidhistrialoveranallegedplotto overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election to remain in power Bolsonaro has denied wrongdoing

Federal police also accused

Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, of conspiring with the US government to impose sanctions against Brazilian officials, according to court documents.

That action, the court said, “would directly benefit his father

Jair Bolsonaro is on trial over an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 Brazil presidential election. Mateus Bonomi/AFP via Getty Images

and financier, Jair Messias Bolsonaro.” CNN has reached out to the US State Department for comment.

Federal police also seized an unspecified amount of US dollarsincash.

Speaking outside the police stationFriday,Bolsonarocalledthe

ankle tag “supreme humiliation” and said that he “never thought of leavingBrazil.”

“Thesuspicions(ofmeleaving thecountry)areanexaggeration… damn it, I’m a former president of therepublic–I’m70yearsold,”he said.

Bolsonaro added that police

seized “about 14,000 US dollars” and claimed the money was for personal use, adding he had the receiptstoproveit.

The raid came as US

President Donald Trump tried to force his current Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to end the criminal trial against his predecessor by threatening crippling tariffs on the country

Trump last week threatened Brazil with tariffs of 50% starting August 1, according to a letter posted to his social media platform,TruthSocial.

In the letter, Trump linked the tariff threat to what he described as a “witch hunt” trial againstBolsonaro,acloseally n an interview with Reuters onFriday,Bolsonarodeniedthat anyonelobbiedtheUStosanction Brazilian authorities working on hiscase.

“There isn’t any lobby to sanction an authority,” Bolsonarosaid

Speaking exclusively to CNN Thursday, da Silva, who is widely known as Lula, said that Trump’s threats had broken away from “protocol” and argued that his predecessor’sfatecannotbepartof tradenegotiations.

“The judiciary branch of power in Brazil is independent The president of the Republic has no influence whatsoever,” he said, adding that Bolsonaro “isnotbeingjudgedpersonally He is being judged by the acts he tried to organize a coup d’etat ” Brazil’s Supreme Court on Friday accused Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo of working with the US to impose the tariffs

The court documents highlighted a confidential meeting Bolsonaro had with a US State Department official and highlighted Trump’s letter as an “offensive” and “clear t h r e a t ” t o B r a z i l i a n sovereignty

Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea

(BBC Sport) - Arsenal have completed the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for aninitialfeeof£48.5m.

The23-year-oldwaspart of Chelsea’s squad at the Club World Cup in the United States but left the campbeforelastSunday’s30 win against Paris StGermain in the final to finalise his move to Mikel Arteta’s side. Madueke has signed a five-year contract at EmiratesStadium,withhisfee

rising to just over £50m with add-ons

“Humbledandblessedto be here. Thank you to everyone that made this possible,” he wrote on Instagram. “I can’t wait to get on the pitch and start to repaythefaithshowninme. It’sgoingtobesospecial.”

Hemade92appearances for Chelsea after joining from PSV Eindhoven for £30m in January 2023 and scored 20 goals, helping them win the Conference

League last season. He was part of Crystal Palace and then Tottenham’s academy before spending four-and-ahalfyearsintheNetherlands, where he won the Dutch Cup. Madueke made his England senior debut in August 2024 and set up Harry Kane’s winner as Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated Andorra 1-0 in WorldCupqualificationlast month.Arteta toldArsenal’s website, external: “Noni is an exciting and powerful

young player, with his performances and numbers in recent seasons being of consistentlyhighquality.

“He is one of the most talentedwideforwardplayers inthePremierLeague.“Atjust 23, Noni already brings experience of club and international football, and he knows the Premier League very well. “Having seen the quality of Noni’s performances upcloseinrecentseasons,we’re reallyexcitedheisjoiningus His arrivalwillreally improve our squad”

NewsofArsenal’sinterest in the Chelsea winger had prompted a backlash from a section of the Gunners supportersearlierthismonth

July 19, 2025

ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)

Youshouldenjoytheintense energy of today, Aries. The mud is finally beginning to clearaway Exposethetruthin every issue and get ready for the gremlins that may be unearthed.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

Todaymarksthebeginningof a new cycle for you, Taurus. Collect and consolidate your recent ideas and focus them outwardly The time is right foryoutoact.

GEMINI(May21–June20)

Take a cold shower to jumpstart yourself today, Gemini. It'sfineifyoulazearoundabit in the morning, but by evening, you should be working at full capacity. You will be called into action whetheryouwanttobeornot.

CANCER(June21–July22)

Today may start out sluggish foryou,Cancer,butbytheend of the day the energy will move fast and furious. Your thoughts will be buzzing around your head like bees aroundahive.

LEO(July23–Aug.22)

Enjoythecalmmorning,Leo, because things are going to getcrazierandmoreenergetic as the day goes on. Emotions willrunhigh,andpeoplewill be more opinionated than usual.

VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)

You will experience an intense amount of energy today,Virgo.Yourdreamstate willbemoreactivethanusual, and you will find that people aredrawntoyoulikemothsto light.

LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)

It's time to get up and get moving, Libra You have tremendous ideas and vision forthefuture.Youhaveallthe informationyouneed.Nowall youhavetodoisact.Stepupto the plate and hit one over the fence.

SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov.21)

Theearlypartofthedaymight find you sluggish and indecisive, Scorpio, but later youshouldbepsychedupand ready to go. Today marks the beginning of a new period in which you should set your ideasinmotion.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)

Today's energies will get progressively more intense as the day goes on In the morning, you may be in an easygoing, dreamy state, Sagittarius.

CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)

For the past several weeks you've felt like you've been dragging your heels, Capricorn Decisions may have been hard to make and people may have seemed wishy-washy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) The morning might find you sitting like a stick in the mud, Aquarius. People might begettingdownonyoufornot contributing, but tell them to bepatient.Youwillberaringto gobynightfall.

PISCES(Feb.19–Mar 20)

Things are moving your way, Pisces.As the day progresses, you will find that the energy intensifies.Conflictsmayarise nearsundown,butdon'tworry aboutittoomuch.

A petition, titled #NoToMadueke, was signed more than 5,000 times and murals outside the club’s Emirates Stadium were vandalisedwith‘Artetaout’.

Madueke becomes Arsenal’sfourthsigningofthe summer and second from Chelsea following the arrival of goal

Arrizabalaga

Midfielders Christian Norgaard from Brentford and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad have also joinedwhiletheclubarealso close to signing striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting and Valencia defender C

n Mosquera.

Frompage32 on Sunday 20th July in the Women’s Korugi at the Messe Essen Halle in the City of Essen. President of the Guyana Olympic Committee, President Godfrey Munroe and the ExecutiveCommitteesalute Ceili for her outstanding dedication to sport and country, and wish her success as she carries the national flag and embodies the values of Hard Work Dedication Commitment Excellence, Friendship, and Respect at the FISU Games Follow Ceili’s journey as she continues to inspire and uplift through her passion for sport and commitmenttorepresenting Guyana on the global stage. https://wwwinstagram com /cpetersontkd/?hl=en , https://rhineruhr2025.com/e n/schedule/sports, https://rhineruhr2025.com/e n

Noni Madueke has earned seven caps for England since making his debut in 2024 (Getty Images)

Karate shaped my life - Sensei Eon Waldron recalls

…earns 8th Dan Black Belt with the ISKF

Son-of-the-soil and internationally respected karate instructor Sensei Eon Waldronhasetchedhisname among the elite of Shotokan Karate, earning the prestigious 8th Dan Black Belt (Hachidan) with the International Shotokan KarateFederation(ISKF)in June 2025. In doing so, he followed in the footsteps of his revered mentor, Sensei

Maynard Miner, cementing his legacy as one of G u y a n a ’ s m o s t accomplishedmartialartists. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, to Edgar and Ivonne Waldron, Eon Waldronwastheelderoftwo children.HeattendedSacred Heart R.C. School with his sister, Sandra, before graduatingfromtheGuyana TechnicalInstitute.

Hiskaratejourneybegan in the early 1970s at age 14, inspired by the kung fu and karate films that captivated youths of his era. With the encouragement of his parents, Waldron started trainingunderthelegendary SenseiFrankWoon-A-Tai,a pioneerofkarateinGuyana. Training was intense, seven days a week, filled with drills and discipline.

After four years of dedication, he earned his Shodan(1stDan)BlackBelt under the watchful eye of Master Teruyuki Okazaki, 9thDan.

“By then, my parents were secretly hoping I’d quit,”Waldronrecallswitha laugh. “But I had found my calling.”

In 1977, Waldron migrated to the United

Sensei Eon Waldron

States, where his karate journey flourished under Sensei Montford D. Naylor Jr at Brooklyn College and later Sensei Masataka Mori ofJKANewYork.

His competitive career

blossomed, with his proudest early moment comingafterearninghis2nd Dan,whenhewonfirstplace at the New York-Tokyo

Sister Tournament. Advancing through the Dan rankings tested his perseverance, particularly the grueling journey to his 4thDan.

“It took blood, sweat, and tears,” he said. “But I grewstronger,bothinkarate and in life. One of the greatest lessons Sensei t a u g h t m e w a s patience—waiting for your opponent’s mistake is the keyincombat.”

Waldron’s reputation grew through competitions, includingathird-placefinish atthe30thEastCoastKarate

C h a m p i o n s h i p i n Philadelphia under Miner’s guidance.Intheearly1990s, WaldronjoinedtheFlatbush Shotokan Karate Dojo, which later became the Maynard Miner Karate Academy, led by Sensei Miner

Fiveyearslater,Waldron founded what is now St. Gabriel’s Shotokan Karate Club in Brooklyn, where he has mentored countless youngkaratekas.

“Manykidscomeinwith movie-inspired ideas, they want to break bricks and fight right away,” he said.

“But karate is a discipline. Fighting comes only after m a s t e r i n g t h e fundamentals.”

Though karate became his life’s work, Waldron’s love for family has always come first. “When it comes

to karate, I’m always there—my fellow karateka can count on me. There’s a saying:Karateislikeapotof boiling water If you take away the fire, it cools. You mustkeeptraining.”

From Competitor to Master Waldron officially retired from competition after representing the East Coast at the U.S. Nationals in Hawaii, where he won gold in the team kumite event.

In June 2017, he earned his 7th Dan (Shichidan) under Chairman and Chief Instructor Hiroyoshi Okazaki.Today,heserveson the East Coast Technical Committee as an ISKF A Judge, B Examiner, and Instructor, teaching at both the Maynard Miner Karate Academy and Tora Karate across Massachusetts and RhodeIsland.

He continues to honour hisGuyaneseroots,recently teachingatISKFGuyanaon the invitation of Chief Instructor Christopher Chaves, 6th Dan, and keeping close ties with formerGuyaneseclassmates Amir Khouri and Jeffrey Wong.

After eight years of rigoroustrainingbeyondhis Shichidan, Waldron achieved what many only dream of, earning his 8th DanBlackBeltin2025.

Reflecting on his journey, Waldron said, “I’m eternally grateful to my parents for giving me the freedom to pursue my dreams. Karate shaped my life,andnow,itismylife.”

For Guyana, Waldron remainsaproudambassador, a true son-of-the-soil whose lifelong dedication to karate has inspired generations acrosscontinents.

Flying Ace Cycle Club assists young member with cycle parts

career and the club was glad to assist him so that he could get his racing cycle together and start histraining

According to Coach Randolph Roberts, when he heard of the Rutherford’s

President and coach of the FACC Randolph Roberts (right) presents the wheels and other cycle parts to Rutherford. The teen’s mother is at centre.

The Flying Ace Cycle Club ( FA C C ) o f

Berbice continues to promote activities and assist itsmembersinwhateverway itcould.

The FACC recently assist one of its young cyclists, 14 years old Diequan Rutherford with cycle parts so that he can compete in a cycle meet overseas

Rutherford, who hails from Eversham

Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was in need of a pair of racing cycle wheels, so he could continue his dreamsofbeingacyclist

The cost of the pair of aluminum wheels is

$60,000 along with a tenspeed sprocket which costs $14,000 and a racing chain which costs $6,500 A total cost of $80,000

According to a release from the club, Rutherford is now beginning his

Imperious Pogacar wins time trial to extend lead...

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targeting to go from start to finish all out and tried to smashitasmuchaspossible onthepedals.

“I almost blew up in the endbutIsawthetimeratthe top and it gave me an extra push because I saw that I wasgoingtowin.”

Australian time-trial championLukePlappsetan early benchmark and his time stood for most of the day as riders struggled on thepunishingfinish.

The 8km climb to the linehadanaveragegradient of 7.8% but the final 300m were16%.

The riders were sent off attwo-minuteintervals,and after shipping 2mins 10secs to Pogacar on Thursday, Vingegaard managed to

catch Evenepoel 50m from theline.

“Yesterday was probably one of my worst performancesbuttodaywas oneofmybestsoit’sniceto come back like this,” said theDane.

Vingegaard and Evenepoel were among a handful of riders that chose togowithadaptedtime-trial bikes but Pogacar, who opted for a road bike, was quickest at each of the two

time-checks before powering up the final section.

After a gruelling

mountain stage on

Thursday, the peloton is set for another on Saturday alonga182.6kmroutefrom Pau to a summit finish at Luchon-Superbagneres.

desire to become a cyclist and his plight in getting the necessary equipment, he immediately began to make effortstoassisttheyouth.

He was successful in acquiring the necessary parts for the cycle, so that

the teen can go forward in fulfillinghisdream.

T h e y o u t h w a s recently presented with the parts for his bike by President and Coach of the FACC Randolph Roberts

At the presentation c e r e m o n y h e w a s accompaniedbyhismother Rutherford thanked the FACC for the gesture and promised to do his best to liveuptotheexpectationsof all.

(Samuel

Whyte)

Guyana U-21 Women’s Hockey team heads to Trinidad for key Training Matches

The Guyana Under-21 Women’s Hockey Team departed local shores yesterday for Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where they will play a series of training matches against the Trinidad and Tobago NationalWomen’sTeam.

The Guyana Hockey Board(GHB),inarecentpress release, confirmed that this training tour forms a crucial part of the team’s final preparationsfortheupcoming Junior PanAmerican Games, scheduled for August in Asuncion,Paraguay

With limited access to proper training facilities in Guyana, particularly the absence of an artificial turf field, and recent disruptions caused by inclement weather, the team’s match readiness had become a

growing concern. This training series is therefore a critical opportunity for the players to sharpen their skills, build team cohesion, and gain valuable competitive experience aheadoftheGames.

Guyana booked its spot attheJuniorPanAmGames after an impressive third-

qualification tournament in Barbados this March. The squad remains largely

campaign, with only one adjustment:HannahPercival

Fernandes,whosustainedan injuryduringthequalifiers.

The GHB has expressed sincere gratitude to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the G u y a n a O l y m p i c

Association (GOA) for their continued support, which has made the team’s participation possible. Additionally, the Board extended appreciation to the Ministry of Culture, Youth andSport,alongwithseveral corporate partners whose contributions aided the team’s qualification efforts: Sabor Restaurant, C&V Caribbean Shipping Ltd , King Ocean Services, Kestrel Guyana Inc , ACADO Inc under the Moo! brand, and John FernandesLimited.

Commendingtheplayers and coaching staff for their dedication and resilience, the GHB said it looks forward to the team’s continuedgrowthandstrong representationofGuyanaon theinternationalstage.

Striker Rebecca Ferreira during a training session at the National Stadium, earlier this year

‘No silver bullet’: Bascombe says resignations won’t solve deep-rooted issues

(SportsMax) - Amid intensifying calls for the resignation of West Indies head coach Darren Sammy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow, and director of cricketMilesBascombe,the latter insists that stepping down would not magically resolve the Test team’s chronicstruggles.

Former West Indies selector Lockhart Sebastien and legendary fast bowler Sir Andy Roberts have joinedthechoruscallingfor sweeping changes in the wake of the Windies’ historic collapse being skittled out for a record-low 27 in their thirdTest against AustraliainJamaica.

But Bascombe, while acknowledging the gravity of the performance, contendsthatnosilverbullet or immediate reshuffle in leadership will change the regionalside’sfortunes.

“There is no real excuse forbeingbowledoutfor27, and you don’t try to explain thataway Youjusttrytogetonwith the business,” Bascombe saidontheMasonandGuest show

Much like Dr Shallow did, Bascombe defended

Sammy’s dual role as head coachandsoleselector,ashe pointed out that the former captain has brought hard workandcommitmenttothe setup.

“Even with that result, there is a lot of hard work that has gone into preparing the team,” Bascombe asserted.

“There are a lot of positives we can take from theperformanceoftheteam, especially from the bowling unit, and someone like Brandon King, who showed maturity and that as a debutanthereallywantedto be there and that the stage was not necessarily above hislevel,”headded.

Still, Bascombe admitted that the batting unit needs urgent technical attention

“We definitely need someone who is a technician and can look at these techniques, break them down to help the players identify their deficiencies, and, most importantly, be able to put an intervention plan in place and develop the drills to get the players doing the right things to arrest those deficiencies,” Bascombe noted

Usyk plays mind games with Dubois at weigh-in

(BBCSport)-Oleksandr

Usyk attempted to get in Daniel Dubois’ head one finaltimebysteppingahead oftheBritonandstandingat the front of the stage during the weigh-in at BoxPark

Wembley

Dubois tipped the scales at17st6lbwithUsykcoming in at a career-heavy 16st 3lb for their undisputed heavyweight contest on

Saturday

Afteratenseface-offthe pair turned to the crowd but Usyk walked forward and flexed his muscles to block his rival from view before Duboisfollowedhim.

“I’m locked in, focused and I can’t wait,” Dubois said. “I’m going to win by anymeansnecessary.”

But Dubois, 27, was cut

short when Usyk moved to the front of the stage againraising his arms to draw a hugecheer

Dubois,whohas22wins in24fightsasaprofessional, looked perturbed that his rivalhadstolenthelimelight and walked off shaking his head. It was the final time WBA (Super), WBO and WBC champion Usyk and IBF title-holder Dubois will come face-to-face before meeting in a rematch at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Usyk, 38, is undefeatedin23professional contestsandclaimedaninthround stoppage when they foughtinAugust2023

“It’s a great opportunity for my people and my country Seeyoutomorrow,” wasallUsykhadtosay

Kares T10 Georgetown/East Coast Zone bowls off today

The highly anticipated

Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone in the Kares T10 cricket tournament is set for today (July 19) and Sunday (July 20) across venues and a top field of players will be on show for the 32 registeredteams.

The defending national champions, Titans All-Stars, will be led by Leon Johnson, who has the services of Christopher Barnwell, Keemo Paul, Kemol Savory,QuentinSampson,among otherhigh-profilenationalplayers.

Team Corruption has arguably madethebiggestsignings,signing TrinidadiansJesseBootan,Djourn Charles, Joshua James, and Terrence Hinds. They look to improve on their semi-final finish in2023.

But there are still title contenders:theformidableVillage Rams, led by seasoned tapeball

player and former national youth playerOmeshDanram.

They will have some of Guyana’s brightest young talents insupport.

Asoneperusestheotherteams, many of which are communitybased,morenationalplayers,such as Rajendra Chandrika, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, and many talented junior players, surface.

Brooklyn Youth Strikers is another name to remember, given their 2024 exploits and Pure Entertainers.

The East Coast teams, such as Lusignan, Better Hope, Young Rivals, and Dream 11, are worth monitoring.

Butgiventheteam’stalent,itis too close to call who will be the zonechampion.

The 32 teams are: Mighty TarmacLegends,VipersAll-Stars, The Other Guys, Tropix

Essentials, Up Tap XI, Team Eastsyde,HillFootStrikers,Team Corruption, Mystic Marvels, Pure Entertainers, MavericksAll-Stars, East-West Matadors, Supernovas, Titans All-Stars, Kings, Beharry Champion XI, Better Hope AllStars, Giftland Titans, No Limit, TeamAVP,LusignanSportsClub, Royal Raptors, Housing & Water One Guyana, Team Upsetterz, Village Rams, Powertech, Dream 11 All-Stars, Raps Blazers, Brooklyn Youth Strikers, Navins and Sons Construction XI, Young RivalsSportsClub,TeamInfinity Seven venues will host matches on Saturday: Malteenoes Sports Club, Georgetown Cricket Club, Better Hope Community Centre, Lusignan Sports Club, EverestCricketClub,YMCA,and theNationalStadium,Providence.

Lusignanwillhostthefinalson July20,andadmissionisfreetoall venues. Matches commence from

09:30h.

The zone champion will pocket $300,000 while the runners-upget$100,000.

At the national final, the team will have the opportunity to compete for an additional $1.7 millionatthe

The national finals will offer even greater rewards, with the runner-up taking home $700,000, a trophy, and medals, while the losing semifinalists will each receive $300,000

Individual brilliance will also be recognized throughout the tournament, with prizes including: MVP ($150,000 + moto

($100,000 + trophy + TV), Most Wickets ($100,000 + trophy + TV), Man-of-theNational Final ($75,000 + trophy + TV), Highest Strike Rate ($35,000), and Best

Economy($35,000)

The Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast has garnered support from a wide range of sponsors, including Kares Engineering Inc, the Office of the President,theMinistryofCulture, Youth and Sport, KFC Guyana, Star Rentals, Banks DIH, ENet, Guyana Lottery Company, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Impressions, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Shawn’s Mini M

o Construction Company, Montra Restaurant & Lounge, Windsor Estates,TheNewDoctor’sClinic, GuyOil, ANSA McAL, SuperBet Guyana, Digital Technology, Camille’s Academy, Navin Construction, Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Continental T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , a n d Environmental & Technical Solutions.

Imperious Pogacar wins time trial to extend lead

(BBC Sport) - Tadej Pogacar once again asserted hisdominanceoftheTourde France as he claimed his fourth stage win of this year’seditiononFriday

The reigning champion, who regained the overall lead by winning stage 12 on Thursday, produced another commanding ride to win the mountain time trail on stage 13.

The Slovenian, 26, completed the 10.9km route from Loudenvielle to the Peyragudes airfield in the

Pyrenees in exactly 23 minutes.

That was 36 seconds faster than his main rival JonasVingegaardandhehas increased his overall lead to fourminutessevenseconds.

World and Olympic time-trial champion Remco Evenepoel, who started the day third in the general classification, won the other timetrialonthisyear’sTour

But the Belgian was already struggling when he was distracted by a minor mechanical issue, with

Vingegaard passing him on thesteepfinalclimb.

Despite going 2mins 39secs slower than Pogacar, Evenepoelheldontothirdin the GC standings, although he now trails the defending championbywelloverseven minutes.

Primoz Roglic was third on the day while British youngster Oscar Onley gained 29 seconds on Kevin Vauquelin to leapfrog the Frenchmanintofifthoverall.

Pogacar won six stages ashereclaimedtheTourtitle

from two-time winner Vingegaard last year and is nowupto21intotal.

He is now sixth on the all-time list, with Sir Mark Cavendish having set the record of 35 last year, and there are still eight stages remaining on this year’s edition.

“I’m super happy,” said Pogacar “Thistimetrialwas quite a big question mark alreadyinDecemberforme. I wanted everything to be perfect.“Iwasreally

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Dubois fights at home after his last bout against Usyk was in Poland in 2023 (Getty Images)

Tadej Pogacar has become the youngest rider to reach 21 Tour stage wins (Getty Images)

Prashad takes 6 for Aces against Sunshine in rain-affected ORSCA T20

Canada-based Guyanese

Naresh Prashad created history last Sunday at Pickering High School ground having grabbed six wickets for 19 runs bowling for Aces Cricket Club against Sunshine in another match of the 2025 Ontario Round-ArmSoftballCricket Association (ORSCA)

Regular Season T20 competition.

But heavy rain-fall forced the abandonment of the fixture. Aces Cricket Clubwasreplyingatashaky 9-2inthesecondoverwhen

rain intervened and

u l t i m a t e l y h a l t e d proceedings. Prashad completed his four-over spell to leave Sunshine reeling at 97-8 in the 12th over(inningsclosed).

SkipperofSunshineAnil Etwaroo, an Essequibian, stoodamongthecapitulation with a resilient 54 which included seven effortless sixesandafour Etwarooandhisopening partnerKhemrajHarrinarain posted up a solid, 46-run standbeforeHarrinarainwas brilliantly caught by Faoud Mohammed off the bowling

of Prashad Harrinarain scored24butoncetheywere separated, the innings suffered a dramatic collapse as big-batter Imran (00), Fazil Gani (02), Avinash Sookdeo (03) and Anil Mahadeo (00) were part of theprocession. Aces Cricket Club had won the toss. Meanwhile, skipperofAcesCricketClub

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expressed delight with the bowling performance and wasconfidenthisteamcould havesurpassedthetarget. Quizzed on his decision to bowl first against heavyweightSunshineanda former champion team, Ramroop responded by stating,itwasabravecallbut he was banking high hopes

onhisbowlerstocometothe fore He revealed that Prashad s an intelligent bowler and sensational performance wasn’t surprising.

Since the formation of the ORSCA in 2011, most matches playing in theWest End, but in Pickering, the East End, started to host gamesafewyearsago.

Ramroopisalsothankful to the Association to have matches playing in Durham Region on a regular basis. Hementionedthattheywere elated to host Sunshine and would have been happier to completethegame.

Before this encounter, Sunshine was leading the points standing with six victories from as many

2025 FISU World University Games…

matchesintheGeorgeSingh DivisionwhileAcesCricket Club occupying the number 2spot.

There are two divisions, with Victor Yacoob, the other

Aces Cricket Club was formed in 2018 and they have been participating in theORSCAsincethen.

Ramroop said that the club is functioning properly due to the commitment and hard-workbythemembers.

According to the 25year-oldRamroop,theywill continue to play exciting cricketinallthreedivisions: T20,15-oversand10-10.

He praised his father Chintaram Ramroop and other founding members to keep the club growing from strengthtostrength.

While acknowledging the assiduous work by the players, Ramroop attributed thesuccessoftheclubtothe continuedsupportfromtheir mainsponsors andthoseare MartinSinghandAssociates of West Coast Berbice, Dil Chowdhury, a Real Estate Broker (Remax) in Durham Region and Mechanic AshtaqMohamedInc.

GOASupportsTaekwondoAthlete

Ceili Peterson’s Participation

The Executive

Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association(G.O.A.)aspart of its ongoing commitment to the development of Olympic hopefuls and the advancement of highperformance sport in Guyana lent its support to elite taekwondo athlete Ms. Ceili Peterson, participation at the 2025 FISU World UniversityGames.

Ceili Peterson, one of Guyana’s promising young Olympic prospects, has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and performance on the international stage. She is currently ranked among the top 20 athletes in the world inherweightclass.

She has represented Guyana at several major international competitions

within the Olympic cycle

a n d c o n t i n u e s t o demonstrate excellence, discipline,andnationalpride on the global stage earning respect and admiration for her skill, and commitment, work ethic, and quiet determination.

The2025FISUSummer World University Games, a prestigious multi-sport competition bringing together elite university athletes from across the globe, opened yesterday on July 16 across five cities in t h e R h i n e - R u h r metropolitan region, with Berlin also serving as an outlying host venue. Ceili Peterson will be competing onSunday20thJuly,2025.

As she continues her athleticjourney,Ceiliwillbe the sole athlete representing Guyana at the prestigious

Games,butsheismorethan readyforthechallenge.

Inadditiontoherathletic achievements, Ms. Peterson holdsaBachelor’sdegreein KinesiologywithaMinorin Psychology from York University in Toronto, Canada(Classof2022).She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology,withafocuson Sport Psychology, a testament to her passion for both athletic and academic excellence.

Shewillbeaccompanied at the Games by her coach, Ms. Yvette Yong as she competesamongtheworld’s top university athletes, aimingtoputGuyanaonthe medal radar at this global event.

“It is with pride deep gratitude I am proud and honoured to represent

GuyanainRhine-Ruhratthe 2025FISUWorldUniversity Games,”Petersonshared.“It means the world to compete on this global stage and to inspire boys and girls in Guyana to set big goals and pursue their athletic dreams.”

Ceili’s Advice to Young Athletes:“Stepbeyondyour comfort zone. Challenges are where growth happens—set goals, work hard, and never stop improving.”

Ceili’s Philosophy for Overcoming Setbacks: “Discipline is more important than motivation. Even when I feel discouraged, I show up and give my best because setbacks are opportunities for growth.”Ceili is set to commencehermedalquest

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The victorious Aces Cricket Club team strikes a pose.

Ceili Peterson and her Coach Yvette Yong carrying the Golden Arrowhead proudly at the Opening Ceremony

AmazonWarriorsroutRangpurtowintitle Global Super League 2025...

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s Rangpur Riders to win the ExxonMobilGuyanaGlobal Super League (GSL) on home turf at Providence Stadiuminfrontofrapturous local support on Friday

night. The Warriors won the toss courtesy of 46 year-old veteran captain Imran Tahir and elected to have first use of the pitch with the bat. Pummellingthehighesttotal of the tournament just when they needed a big performance, the Warriors reached 196/4. The Riders

couldmusteronly164allout inthefinaloverinresponse–cure jubilant scenes at the ground as Tahir and his side claimed the title of GSL winners 2025. The Warriors found the rope with increasing regularity with the bat, after opener Evin Lewis fell to an excellent divingcatchinthedeepfrom Saif Hassan off the bowling of Khaled Ahemed to leave the home side 21-1 it was a procession of boundaries fromtheWarriorsthereafter.

Ahugestandof121runs between Johnson Charles (67 off 48) and wicketkeeper batter - and eventual Player of the MatchRahmanullahGurbaz(66off 38) set theWarriors up for a substantialtotal.

Riders captain, Nurul Hasan tried seven different bowlersbutcouldn’tstopthe flow of runs, the Warriors hitting 6 sixes and 19 fours in their innings, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd finishing the

Zadran of Rangpur

inningswithaflourish.

Riders gave it a decent crackbutfell32runsshortin theendandsurrenderedtheir crowntothehomeside.

Asteady fall of wickets and the commanding Warriorstotalmeantthatthe pressurewasalwayson.Saif Hasanwasrunoutwhenwell set on 41 off 26 balls and

Iftikhar Ahmed was pinned lbw by the impressive Dwaine Pretorious shortly after Pretorious finished with 3/37 with the ball and was ably supported by captain Tahirwith2/39. Perhapsmostimpressive though was Moeen Ali who whirled through three overs

ofspinforjust13runs,only being hit for a solitary four and picking up the crucial scalpofKyleMayers.

An impressive team performance with bat and ball saw the Warriors claim thetitleinsomestyleinfront of home support on an unforgettable night for Guyana.

Adams, Ramlall Sisters headline Guyana’s roster for Women’s Basketball Classic against Suriname

Pr o f e s s i o n a l basketballstarJoy Adams and the highly touted Ramlall sisters, Amisha, Ashna, and Arshia, have been named in Coach Willon Cameron’s final roster for the highly anticipated Georgetown Women’sBasketballClassic againstSuriname,scheduled forAugust10–11attheCliff AndersonSportsHall.

The international matchup, hosted by the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), is being seen as a major step in revitalizing women’s basketball in Guyana and acrosstheregion.

According to GBF presidentMichaelSingh,the event marks the tip-off of Guyana’s commitment to returning to the regional courtinabigway

“Thisseriesisextremely important for the growth of women’s basketball in Guyana,”Singhsaid.

“We recently met with

PresidentIrfaanAli,whohas pledged full support as we look to bounce the women’s programme back into action.”

Making her longawaited debut on home court, Adams, who hails from Amelia’s Ward, Linden, has played professionally in Europe, is

no stranger to international basketball.

She previouslysuitedup for Guyana at the inaugural FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in Miami, where she delivered an impressive performance. However, this will mark her first time representing Guyana in the traditional 5on-5format.

Equallyexcitingforfans will be the debut of the Ramlall sisters, Amisha, Ashna, and Arshia, all standout players at Rosemount High School in Minnesota, USA Their i n c l u s i o n b r i n g s international flair and youthfulenergytotheroster

“I’m excited to finally

see Joy Adams suit up in Guyana…it’slongoverdue,” Singh added. “And having the Ramlall sisters join the squad is something special. They are the future of Guyanesebasketball.”

According to Singh, “This series will be a great testtoseehowwellthegirls gelasaunit.

It’s the first of many international engagements for our women, and we’re setting the tone right here at home.”

Coach Cameron, who also leads the Colts Basketball Club, has assembled a mix of experience and emerging localtalent.

Meanwhile, locally, Coach Cameron shortlisted Jamaicy Ogle, Keisha Copperfield,ShanillJames, Lanasha Mohammed (Kwakwani),MaliaSamuels (Kwakwani), Sherese Leacock (Kwakwani), NatalyaClarke(Kwakwani), AkeelahCampbell(Linden),

Junelly Paddy (Berbice), Ronaya Grant, Brean Ritchie, Kean Andrews and RehaiciaRomain(Linden). Cameron’s assistant coach will be Alisande Jaiserrisingh, who recently represented Guyana at the FIBA Americas Adelante Forum.

Warren Wilson, head coach of the University of Guyana Trojans, will serve astheteam’smanager

“I’m eager to see how our senior women stack up against Suriname This is a greatopportunitytotestour competitive level and start building chemistry as we look ahead to more international competition,” CoachCameronsaid.

The GBF, in a release, said the Georgetown Women’s Classic promises two action-packed days of h o o p s a n d h i g h expectations, as Guyana’s women aim to make a statement on their home court

The Ramlall siblings (Arshia, Ashna, and Amisha) at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall earlier this year.

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Riders is run out during the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 Final (Photo by Ashley Allen - GSLT20/Global Super League via Getty Images)

Sherfane Rutherford of Guyana Amazon Warriors batting during the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (Photo by Ashley Allen - GSLT20/ Global Super League via Getty Images)

Global Super League 2025...

Amazon Warriors rout Rangpur to win title

Guyana U-21 Women’s Hockey team heads to Trinidad for key Training Matches

Guyana U21 Women’s Hockey team departs for Trinidad to engage in pre-PanAM training

Imran Tahir, captain of GuyanaAmazon Warriors lifts the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League trophy after winning the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League T20 Final match between GuyanaAmazon Warriors v Rangpur Riders at Providence Stadium (Photo byAshleyAllen - GSLT20/Global Super League via Getty Images)