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Leader of

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of WIN, Azruddin Mohamed

Min.Manickchandtobreaktiebetween APNU,WINforReg.10chairmanship

Thedecisiononwhowill become chairman of Region 10nowrestswithMinisterof Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, following a tie between We

Invest in Nationhood (WIN)’sMarkGoringandA Partnership for National Unity (APNU)’s Dominique Blair

Elections for the

Regional Democratic Council(RDC)wereheldon FridayattheWatookaGuest House in Linden. A total of 18councilorswereswornin: nine for WIN, five for APNU,threeforthePeople’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), and one for the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM).

Those sworn in were Shondell Jerrick, Odessa Adams, Sarah Gibson, Nekita Roberts, Dominique Blair, Suzette Gordon, Donna Perry, Faye Rodrigues, Orland Rogers, Denzel Chapman, Tomika Juke,MandyFiedtkou,Mark Goring, Michelle Hope, LeonaNarine,YolandNedd, Judith Martin, and Hubert Williams.

Voting for the chairman was conducted by secret

ballot Goring raised

concerns about this mechanism being used instead of a show of hands.

However, Regional

Executive Officer (REO) Dwight John dismissed those concerns and proceeded with the ballot process.

Only two nominations were made for Goring and Blair Theprocesstookplace before the 18 councilors, Linden Mayor Sharma Solomon,MinisterofPublic Works Juan Edghill, and severalothers.

The count ended with a tie- nine votes each for GoringandBlair REOJohn explained that, “According toChapter28:09,whenthere is a tie for chairmanship in any regional council elections, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, the powerhasbeenvestedinhim or her, in this case her to, after being written to by the RDC explaining what has happened,shewilldeliberate andgiveherpronouncement onthis.”

He explained that the issue must be sorted by the minister before nominations for vice chairman could be conducted. The proceedings werethenadjourneduntilthe minister’sdecisionismade.

Ahead of the election, Goring had expressed confidence in receiving support from councilors outsideofWINtosecurethe chairmanship However, following the results, he

We

Invest in Nationhood (WIN), Mark Goring

expressed disappointment and accused APNU councilors of soliciting the support of PPP and FGM councilors.

F u r t h e r, G o r i n g contendedthattheREOwent against procedure, insisting another round of voting shouldhavebeenheldbefore referring the matter to the minister “So,Istillthinkthe election needs to go over again before it reaches the minister I still believe there’s another round of election to be held, and the minister cannot make a pronouncement on that until the next round of election is held,”Goringsaid.

When asked about Minister Manickchand’s castingvoteforchairman,he s t a t e d , “ M i n i s t e r

Minister

of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand

Manickchand, I believe, is relatively fair However, we have seen a party line…so therewasawell-orchestrated plan to keep WIN out. So, I havenofaithinPriyamaking adecisiontowardsme,ifshe does, that will totally surprise me, however, but I don’t see it happening. That planalreadyhatched…” Further,healsohintedat possible legal action, citing alleged violations of the law in how the election was conducted.

Region 10 (Upper Demerara–Upper Berbice) has traditionally been a stronghold of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR). However, the PNC ledAPNU was dethroned in the region at the 2025 general and regional elections by newcomer WIN, led by businessman AzruddinMohamed.

A

Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Dominique Blair

This publication had reported that of the 38,460 electors on the Official List ofElectors(OLE)forRegion 10, 21,195 voted WIN received 10,458 votes, followed by APNU with 5,334,PPPwith4,260,FGM with 662, Alliance for Change(AFC)with210,and Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity(ALP)with85.

For his part, WIN leader Mohamed expressed surprise at the results. “Yes. Very much surprised. Very much. I cannot believe that they would try to work together to keep WIN out,” Mohamedsaid.

The WIN leader added,

“Rightnowitsnine-nine.It’s clearly, you can see that the PPP, the APNU and the FGM,theyallvotedtogether and WIN voted separate, because we got nine,APNU got nine and with the nine, it’s thefivefromAPNU, the tree from PPP and the one from FGM I don’t know why all these parties are tryingtoworktogethertoget WINout.”

Mohamed underscored thathispartywontheregion and simply wanted the opportunity to represent the peopleofRegion10.

Nowthattheballisinthe minister’s court, Mohamed said WIN is awaiting her decision. “I don’t think she will give it toWIN.You can see how everything is unfolding…solet’sseewhat the Minister of Local Government,herdecisionis. But I know she will go with theAPNUbecausetheywant tokeepWINout.Theyknow that when, no matter which government it is, WIN will h o l d a l l o f t h e m accountable.”

A section of the gathering at Watooka Guest House in Linden on Friday

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EDITORIAL

Acidattack–producetheevidence

The court is looked upon as the last bastion of sanity in Guyana. It should be, and still is, to some extent. From time to time, we have wondered why, at first glance, how some rulings of the judiciary leave a cloud of doubt hanging over law-abiding citizens, those who have placed some interest in a better quality of existence in Guyana. Some rulings from the benchperplex,leavemanyuneasy Thesamepertainstothe GuyanaPoliceForce,regardingsomeofitswork. Whohas certain issues right, that's the question? Take the instance involving a heinous acid attack on two female workers attachedtotheBalwantSinghHospital.

A woman is hospitalised, badly disfigured, likely to have lifelong trauma and scars from that cowardly acid attackinthevicinityofMiddleandEastStreets. Itisabusy intersectioninGeorgetownduetotheproximityofthehuge GPHC complex of buildings, and the cluster of private pharmaciesandotherbusinesses,whichattractsanendless streamoftrafficdaily

Yet there was this callous acid attack that marked two femaleworkersofthenearbyBalwantSinghHospital,asif none of that mattered. When horrified Guyanese are looking to the court system to hold the line, and apply judicialwisdom,theallegedacidthrowerisfreedonbailby thecourt,whichatfirstglancebroughtshudders.

Forbalance,itcouldbethatthecourtwasdependingon thevideoevidencethattheGuyanaPoliceForce(GPF)said it had in its possession. The GPF, however, could not producethatvideoevidence,whichtiedthecourt'shands. It wouldbeaninjusticetodetainacitizenindefinitely,based ontheproductionofevidence,whicheitherdoesn'texist,or can't be delivered. Then, there was the matter of the confessionfromtheallegedacidthrower,whichonlymade ahazy,troublingsituationevenmurkier Whateverweight ithad,thatconfessiondiminishedinvaluewhentheclaim surfacedthatcoercionwasinvolvedinitsextractionoutof theallegedacidattacker

His wife was arrested, detained by the GPF, and being usedtopressurehimintothatconfession. Inthemeantime, ayoungwomanhasherfaceterriblyburnt,andreportsare thatshehaslostsightinoneeye. Herfellowworkerislikely moving around in some state of uncertainty and dread. If before and so callously, who knows what and when, from anysource?

Fromwhatisknowntodate,whohasthisstorystraight, and is being upfront before the court and public? Who is givingthefullstoryrelativetoincriminatingvideoevidence and confession tendered? Who is playing games with the gruesomeinjuryofaviolentlyattackedfemale,ontheone hand,andthefreedomofanallegedperpetratoronanother?

TheGPFeitherhasevidencewithpersuasivesubstance in it, or it doesn't. The GPF has a confession that was obtained by lawful means, or it doesn't have much of anything. Novideoevidencetosubstantiatewhathappened and who is responsible in what must qualify as a highprofileincidentthathassomelinkagetodomesticviolence, doesn't leave either the GPF or the court, in a place where confidence reigns. No confession that isn't properly obtainedhasnolegtostandon. Certainly,thecourtdidn't havemuchofanythingtogoon. ReportsarethattheGPFis 'livid' that bail was granted to the alleged acid thrower A readingofthefactsofthisharrowingsituation,asthoseare available in the public domain, didn't leave the court with much choice. The GPF may be better advised to look inward,andredirectitsangerthere. Theprosecutorisleft on his own, and the court is stranded between outraged public opinion and having to rule with a sober, detached mind. Itisalose-loseproposition,whichleavesabadtaste all around, with the hospitalized victim probably asking herself if she will ever see the face of justice. All this has taken place against President Ali's inaugural promise to “kill” domestic violence. It appears that before such can happen, some old ways in the GPF will have to be killed first.

Democracy is not confined to periodic elections

DearEditor,

The provocative and unnecessary debauchery of our history unhappily continues unabated. Behind this seems to be a programme, a pernicious process to damn, dismiss, and disclaim all that happened before the PPP cametooffice.

Iwillavoidthetediumof detailsbutrefertothisrecent announcement that the new bridge across the Demerara River,acommendableeffort by the government and an engineering feat by the Chinese contractors, have been sullied by naming the bridge after the General SecretaryofthePPP,former President of Guyana and nowVicePresident.

Personally, I have no enmity for the honourable gentleman, however, one wouldhavethoughtthatina functioning democracy, there would have been at least the facade of some discussion, some debate or somecompetitiontoarriveat the naming of this magnificentstructure.

Beyondthis,whatisalso troubling is that no significant mention was made that the Demerara Harbour Bridge had provided solid, safe service for two generations. I recall when Forbes Burnham conceived the idea and received proposals that he placed the responsibility fromconstructingthebridge

in the hands Guyanese engineer,thelateJoeHolder whoseoriginsareinthetown ofBartica.

Democracy is not confined to periodic elections but the way the administration governs in theinterim.

I recall that when the airport was upgraded, that the Forbes Burnham administrationconsultedour Indigenous communities, and after research with the assistance of the likes of, historian and anthropologist Dennis Williams, proposed with the discovery of rock craving, it was given the Amerindian name Timehri.

There was an open competition and it was agreed that to honour our firstpeople,theAmerindians that this airport be named Timehri International Airport Its subsequent change is an insult, and a d is r eg ar d f o r o u r Amerindian brothers and sisters.

When Forbes Burnham died in August 1985, many enthusiasts suggested that the International Airport be renamed after Forbes Burnham, the man who brought us independence. I was among those who felt thatweshouldnotdishonour our Amerindian Kit and kin byrenamingtheairport.The PPP hierarchy seem to have nodifficultydismantlingthe frameworkofourhistoryby d i s r e s p e c t i n g t h e

Amerindians who inhabited this land before the Europeans, Africans, East Indians, Chinese and the immigrants from Maderia calledPortuguese.

Dear Editor, I also recall thatwhenIndependencewas eminent, with the assistance of the likes of the Lynette Dolphin,andthehistoryand arts council, competitions wereheldtodeterminewhat the independent country shouldbenamed,thedesign of its National Flag, the National Anthem, the Coat ofArmsandourMotto.

TheMottowasagreedby allandsundryto;OnePeople One Nation One Destiny However, recently we have seen, people ignoring this and inserting this One Guyana PPP creation, therefore disregarding the sanctityofourhistory Iwrite feelingly and upset as the onlysurvivorofthefinaland historic Independence conferenceheldatLancaster HouseLondon,inNovember 1965, and therefore, botheredandgrievedthatwe should have a government thatignoresourpast.

Let me state; when the Wismar Christianburg

Makenzie community became one entity, I can attestthatthenameLindento honour Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham emerged out of discussions by representativesofthepeople inthatcommunity

Another example:

President's College called School of Excellency was the brainchild of LFS Burnham,hediedthemonth before this school was opened, here in spite of suggestions, not wanting to venerate, justified as it may be, we simply named it President's College School of Excellence. However, the colour of the student's uniform is the favourite colourofForbesBurnham.

But Editor, human experience has shown everywhere, that unless people develop ancestorial piety and are aware of their history, the glorious and the damn, they can be misled, and in a sense as seem to be happening in our case be recolonised. I interface and speak with teenagers in our schoolsandI'mamazedhow few of them know our national and patriotic songs. This is a sad and sorry situation and requires intervention of parents, community leaders and the ministries of culture and education.

Let us not forget the lamentation in the Tradewindssong“Whereare yourheroes”.Andremember the words of the prophet Khalil Gibran, who said, “Pity the nation whose statesman is a fox, whose philosopher is a juggler, and whose art, is the art of patchingandmimicking”.

Sincerely,

Elder

HamiltonGreen

Janet Jagan must never be forgotten

DearEditor, Congratulations to Vice President Jagdeo on the recognition of his contributions to our nation that was culminated in the building and naming of the New Demerara River Bridge. His years of service and dedication should be honouredandrewardedashe preparesforretirement.

If we consider our Guyaneseleadersofthepast, we will also note with pride the significant contributions made by Mrs Janet RosenbergJagan.Borninthe USA to Jewish parents, and the granddaughter of Romanian and Hungarian Jewish Immigrants, Ms Rosenberg grew up in Chicago and worked as a student nurse in her early twenties.Thisishowshemet Mr Jagan who was also a studentatthetime,butinthe field of dentistry After being married shortly after theymovedtoGuyanawhere

she became a major contributor and force in our country's fight for independence. During that time, there was no antisemitism towards Jews

in Guyana, and she embracedandwasembraced by Christians, Hindus, and Muslims throughout our country. She was a member of the British Guianese Labour Union and founded the Women's Political and Economic Organization and confounded the Political Affairs Committee (later became the PPP after a merger), which was instrumental in introducing the call for Universal Suffrage, Self-Government, Fair Wage Rules, and Land Reform.Thiscommitteewas instrumental in securing the righttovoteforallGuyanese

citizens (Reference: Wikipedia)

Mrs Janet Jagan faithfully and willingly served our nation from the

1940's up until her death in 2009. During her more than 50yearsofdedicatedservice to our grateful Nation, she was an independence freedom fighter & hero; shapedthephilosophyofthe PPP and made it a party for the workers; suffered incarcerationandbecamethe l o n g e s t s e r v i n g parliamentarian in our country; built bridges with many nations around the world including China and Russia; served as a Minister covering several portfolios including Labour, Health, Housing and Home Affairs; represented Guyana at the United Nations; served as First Lady, Prime Minister, FirstVice President, and the First Female President of Guyana (Reference: Wikipedia)

Thanks to Mrs. Janet Jagan,wehaveoilandgasin ourcountrytodayanddueto her naming of Jagdeo as her successor, we have the

benefit of his recent contributions Mrs Janet Jaganwasagiantofaperson uponwhoseshouldersmany leaders of our country stand today. We must never forget her history as it is intertwinedwiththefreedom and history of our Nation. Thatwhichweseetodayand benefit from is thanks to her personal sacrifices, hard work, and steadfast leadership Through her philosophy and actions, the 'Mother of our Nation' has brought us freedom, liberty, and prosperity Her honesty andintegritykeptournation on a path that avoided corruption and wasteful spending The party she helped to create would not have survived during the many years of oppression without her faithful dedication to the people of Guyana.

For some, political convenienceandreligion

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Safeguarding Guyana's roads for a safe and secure future for all

DearEditor, Guyana is currently

experiencing a rapid economic boom driven by oil discoveries, resulting in extensive investments in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals.

This growth has increased road usage significantly, with more

private vehicles and

commercial trucks transporting goods and heavy equipment vital for development.

However, critical road safety and regulatory challengespersist,including

unqualified drivers, corruptioninlicensing,poor adherence to road rules, and insufficient oversight of privateoperators.

The current state of road

nfrastructure faces vulnerabilitieslinkedtopoor maintenance, exposure to extreme weather, and safety issues reflected in a high road mortality rate (15 deaths per 100,000 population).

The private transport sector suffers from lack of effective regulation—many drivers have bogus licences, thereislittleenforcementof roadsafetypractices,andno

clear system for monitoring drivercompetenceorvehicle conditions These shortcomings contribute to reckless driving, accidents, andfatalities.

In sharp contrast, the United States has a wellestablished Department of Transportation that enforces comprehensive regulations

concerning driver competence, vehicle safety, hours of serv

recertification These include regular skills assessments, strict issuance of valid licenses, weight checks on commercial vehicles, and systematic fatigue management to reduceaccidents.

Anewly created Guyana D e p a r t m e n t o f Transportation could adopt similar robust measures to addresstheseissues: Driver Competence and Certification: Require forma

ng and recertification for drivers of different vehicle classes, eliminating bogus licences and ensuring knowledge of roadrules.

Monitoring Hours of Service: Implement regulations limiting driving hours to prevent operator

Janet Jagan must never...

fatigue,amajoraccidentrisk factor

Ve h i c l e S a f e t y Inspections: Enforce mandatory inspections focused on brakes, tires, lights, and load limits, ensuring commercial trucks donotoverloadandmaintain roadworthiness. T

specially trained traffic enforcementofficersanduse

technology such as cameras at intersections for 24/7 monitoringandenforcement oftrafficlaws.

Data-Driven Safety Improvements: Collect and analyzeroadincidentdatato identify high-risk areas and develop targeted safety interventions.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Promote safe road user behaviours and respect for rules through educati

outreach.

Suchadepartmentwould improve the regulation of private operators and fleets, ensuring safer roads and easing burdens on citizens while contributing to the nation's advancement towardfirst-worldstatus.

Implementing these solutions urgently is critical to protect citizens and sustain economic growth

driven by Guyana's impressivedevelopment. Thismissiveoutlinesthe pitfallsofthecurrentsystem and proposes a strategic r o a d m a p t o w a r d establishing a dedicated transport authority, modeled on successful frameworks like those in the US, to safeguard Guyana's future roadsafetyandmobility

Extradition: The government has

Sincerely,

HemduttKumar

always

respected and observed the law

DearEditor,

At the conclusion of the elections, I wrote a letter published in the Stabroek th News on 14 September, 2025, reviewing the results of the elections and pointed out that Mr Azurddin Mohamed “is expected to enter our Parliament as the LeaderoftheOpposition,as a person sanctioned by the US Government accused of gross criminal activity and who has been charged in Guyana for further alleged criminal activity Therein lies a potential threat to the future stability of our country”.Iwasnotwrong.

obviously nonsensical for anyonetocontendthatthese processes or this process, is being motivated by some politicalagenda”. Infact,as the Attorney General has emphasized, the charges upon which the Mohameds havebeenindicteddatefrom 8 years ago, well before the current PPP/C government waselectedintooffice.

can expect the government of the United States to request his extradition from Guyana to the US to stand trial.

May Mrs. Janet Jagan neverbeforgotten!

Sincerely, Mr.JamilChanglee

Chairman

The Cooperative RepublicansofGuyana

Frompage4 may have led to a reduced appreciation for the 'Mother of our Nation', but for CRG and others, the 'Mother of our Nation' and our First Female President will never be forgotten nor sidelined. As she said in 1997, " May our country prosper as we work together". (Reference: Cheddi Jagan Research Center).

A United States Federal Grand Jury, we now know, has indicted both Mr Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed on 11 counts including wire fraud, gold smuggling and money laundering Our Attorney General and Minister of LegalAffairs,AnilNandlall, has quite correctly and promptlyobservedthat“itis

Even before Azruddin Mohamed'sparty,WeInvest in Nationhood (WIN), received a majority opposition party vote, we can recall, as I mentioned in my letter, that US Ambassador, Ms Nicole Theriot, in response to a question by a journalist, did say that Mohamed's participation in any official political capacity would be “ c o n c e r n i n g ” a n d “problematic” for the US government.

According to our Attorney General, given the fact that Mohamed has now been indicted in the US, we

I find it particularly interesting, therefore, that a Dr Walter H. Persaud, has written a long letter in today's Stabroek News th (Friday, 10 October, 2025) inwhichheisatpainstosay “does not seek to defend or condemn any individual. Its purpose is educational”, but then goes on to, not merely state what he believes to be the facts in law about the matter of extradition, but thenresortstoexpressinghis personal point of view with regard to how our governmentmusthandlethe Mohamedscaseandissuesa veiled warning that “the extradition of any citizen is not a simple administrative act; it is a test of the Republic's legal and moral architecture”, whatever he meansbythat.

The Attorney General

hasalreadymadeitclearthat the matter of extradition of anyoneofourcitizensisnot new to Guyana and that the legal process is clearly definedinGuyana'sFugitive OffendersAct.

So, Dr Persaud, who subtlyattemptedtorepresent Mr Mohamed, may rest assuredthatourgovernment, as has always been its practice, will both respect andobservetheruleoflaw In an earlier letter from me on the elections, published in the Stabroek th Newson26 August,2025,I pointed out that the consequences of electing or evenvotingforapartyledby a US sanctioned person “should be plain to see and reallyneedsnoelaboration”. Thoseconsequencesarenow coming to pass and those whowastedtheirvoteonthe apparent attractions offered by Mr Mohamed will now discovertheirbetrayal. Yourssincerely, KitNascimento

BritChambusinessforumpromisesgreatopportunitiesforGuyanese

businesses–UKEnvoy

British High Commissioner

to the United Kingdom in Guyana Jane

M i l l e r o n F r i d a y encouraged Guyanese businessestotakepartinthe British Chamber of

Commerce Guyana's flagship Business and Networking Forum slated forNovember6,2025atthe Chelsea Football Club in London

The aim of the event is to allow businesses from GuyanaandtheUKtofoster relationships and explore collaborations in various sectors, hospitality, exporting of goods and oil

andgasincluded

Speaking at a press conference held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, the British envoy told reporters that she is proud of Guyana's advancement

noting that she has witnessed tremendous growth during her stint here

She pointed to the country becoming the fastest growing economy in theworld “It'stripledinthe years that I've been here, and so what BritCham has done, has been an opportunity to bring British businesses and Guyanese

businesses together, but also an opportunity for

network. We get new businesses coming here from the UK, and it's not

Mahaicony rice farmers push on amid price crunch

- await word from Gov't as Essequibo growers call for survival

Rice farmers in

Mahaicony are pressing ahead with their harvests even as they await longpromised talks with government officials over the crisis-level prices being offeredbymillersthiscrop.

Farmer Roopnarine Etwaroo told this publication on Wednesday that despite multiple appeals, there has been no direct engagement with governmentrepresentatives.

“We're still waiting on that appointment to meet with the minister,” Etwaroo said “Our farmers are harvesting, yes — but at $2,800 a bag, it's below the break-evenpoint.Wesimply can'tsustainthis.”

Farmers said the current price represents a sharp fall from the $4,000 per bag earned last crop, even after f a c t o r i n g i n t h e government's previous subsidy Many warn that if the situation continues, small rice farmers could go under Meanwhile, over on the Essequibo Coast, farmers are urging government to introducealternativeincome options if rice continues to beunprofitable.

“Youcan'tsurviveatthis price,” said farmer Adjuda Narayan of Golden Fleece. “If we can't plant rice, the government has to help us findsomethingelsetodo.”

A n o t h e r f a r m e r lamented the lack of clear communication from authorities.

“They know rice from last crop still deh in the system,” he said. “Why not tell us to plant less and give weotherwaystoearn?”

Millers, however,

Farmers continue harvesting their crop in Mahaicony even as they await government intervention on falling rice prices

options

maintain that the price drop mirrors the international market Carlos Carbo, General Manager of SAJ Rice Group at Mahaicony, explained that global rice prices have plunged by 45 percent over the past two years, forcing local rates to follow

Etwaroo said the combinationoflowyields— worsenedbypestinfestation — and the price slump has pushed many farmers to the brink.

“Expenses going up, prices going down… at this rate,someofuswillhaveno choicebuttowalkaway,”he warned.

Over the past few weeks several farmers in Regions Two and Five have complained and protested the prices being offered per bagofpaddy

On September 17 this publicationreportedthatrice farmers in Region Five are clamoring at the shockingly low prices being offered by millers for this crop, contendingthatifthereisnot an increase, they will be unable to repay their loans, pay the rent on their lands

andpayworkers.

This publication received reports that some millers are now offering a mere $2,800 per bag of paddy,$1200lessthanwhat theyreceivedlastcrop,when the $400 government subsidywasadded.

While attempts to contact millers for details proved futile, Carlos Carbo, generalmanagerofSAJRice Group in Burma Road Mahaicony, explained that the price being offered for paddy is in accordance with international market price. He said over the last two years,ricepricehasbeenon thedecline.

“So,thisisacommodity, and it depends on how the world market and the world prices are. The world price dropped in 45 per cent, and so it goes according with that, because if it doesn't drop, we cannot sell…The mill have to buy from the farmers, and the mill has to export it. And when we export,wecompetewiththe internationalprice,”hesaid.

Roopnarine Etwaroo, a ricefarmerfromMahaicony told this publication that in

Region Five millers are offering $2800 per bag of paddy, which is a big fall compared to the $4000 they enjoyedlastcrop.

“Socurrently,thepriceis set at $2800 which is like a break-even point, or even under a break-even point, because last time, our yield was higher because we hadn't much incidence of like gandi and so on. Right now,atleastabout80-90per centofthefarmersarebeing affected by bugs which has affected the yield overall,” hesaid.

On October 04 this publication also reported that Farmers in Essequibo, Region Two, are enquiring about their next move, as pricesforpaddyremainatan all-time low, with no intervention from government anywhere on the horizon, and the rate of paddydumpingcontinuesto grow

Kaieteur News ventured to Essequibo, to get a firsthand view of the troubles of farmers in the region, who for weeks have been complainingaboutthe (Continuedonpage10)

always easy to navigate a new market. Learn how to open a business account, bank account, or how to n a v i g a t e a l l t h e bureaucracy,”sheexplained.

Miller described the upcoming forum in London as a brilliant event that will see Guyanese businesses and officials, as well as London-based and Britishbased businesses and officials come together to explore collaboration opportunities

“ I do think there are great opportunities for further collaboration So, if you'reaGuyanesebusiness, gototheUK

This is an opportunity for you to meet face to face with people that have an interest in coming here for British businesses, it's an opportunity for them to make partnerships with Guyanese businesses So, it'sahugeopportunity,”she added

Chief Investment Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment

(GOINVEST) Peter Ramsaroop said that Guyana's transformation, will bring a lot of significantopportunities

He advised that persons, “Just need to study maybe your 2026 budget coming up, what that will entail, and they willknowexactlywhereto invest, but also, the transformation brings significant opportunities

The President talks a lot about the transport economics

When we talk about buildingoutdeepports,and we talk about the connection to Brazil, the roadtoBrazil,wetalkabout filling out many multiple ports, agriculture development, large scale farming,agroprocessing Investors then need to look both internally and externally” Echoing the High

Commissioner's sentiments RamsaroopurgedGuyanese businesses to take advantage of the forum as Guyana has some great products that he believes should be on the shelves of supermarketsglobally

The GOINVEST head remindedthatGuyanahasa diaspora in Great Britain and the government is looking to recruit them Recruitment seminars were recently conducted in New YorkandToronto

“If Guyanese are listening to this press conference, we need you backhome

I know Great Britain may be disappointed that you will come back, but Guyana is the place for good opportunities So this engagement that Richard is putting on here, is going to be critical for our local, private sector companies and international partners that are looking to come together,togettogether,we are really helping our businesses look at joint ventures,howtobestdothat. But the opportunities are there Follow what government is doing,” he advised.

Faizal Khan Founding ChairmanofBritChamtold reporters that a good delegation is being put together to attend the event inLondon

He discl

at alm

40 Guyanese businesses have signed up thus far with more indicating their interest daily

“ you've got the winninglotteryticket,right So, we've done everything we can here to put a fantasticeventonforyouto network and look for international business opportunities and partners intheUnitedKingdom,and we'd love you to come and join us at Chelsea Football Club, November 6, 2025 in London,”headded

British High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in Guyana Jane Miller, Faizal Khan Founding Chairman of BritCham, Chief Investment Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (GOINVEST) Peter Ramsaroop, other members of the head table and a few of the sponsors pose for a photo.

Greater Georgetown Initiative teams up with MoE, Recover Guyana for water purification project in schools

The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Recover Guyana, officially launched its Signature Project: FLOW: National Water Purification and Sustainability Initiative for Public Secondary Schools, TVET Institutions, and Special Needs Schools in Guyana This four-year collaborative effort aims to transform access to purified drinkingwaterformorethan 58,000 students across 141 publicsecondaryschools,10 TVET institutes, and four specialneedsschoolsbythe endof2029.

Accordingtoastatement issued on Friday, FLOW represents a significant national investment in e d u c a t i o n a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l sustainability.

Theoverarchinggoalsof the project include increasing access to clean drinking water, promoting reusable bottle use, and preserving the environment, while positively impacting Guyana's carbon footprint. By 2030, it is projected to prevent approximately 25 million plastic bottles from entering Guyana's waterways and landfills and fostering a culture of environmentalsustainability and stewardship among studentsandeducators.

“The water purification systems will utilise sources from Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) or rainwater, and will feature advanced filtration, purification, and modern dispensing technologies powered by solar energy, positioning FLOW as a model of sustainability

Over 1,500 students and teachers will be empowered through training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)related water system m a n a g e m e n t a n d maintenance to ensure the long-term sustainability of

the project,” the statement said. In his address, Mr Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, reflected on the foundation of GGI in advancingthebenefitsofthe oil and gas industry, in k e e p i n g w i t h t h e development ethos of the country, to be sustainable and underpin the long-term prosperity for the people of Guyana Mr Routledge stated, FLOW is more than just a water project, “It's about sustainability, it's about investing in young people in the country who are the future of prosperity andsustainability.”

Dr Davindra Lalltoo, FLOW Project Lead and President of Recover Guyana, in his remarks stated that every reusable bottle symbolises the shift t

stewardship, and that every child should carry that message forward He

Guyana is proud to work closelywithitspartners,the Greater Guyana Initiative a

f Education, to champion this importantinitiative.”

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Mr Sherwyn Blackman, Assistant Chief Education O

ficer (ACEO) for Secondary Schools, stated that the project is a transformative step for the education system, aligning education, health and environmentaladvocacyina singleinitiativethatbenefits studentsacrossGuyana.

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n installationinJanuary2026, utilising solar panels for renewable energy Through FLOW, students in public secondary, TVET, and specialneedsschoolsacross Guyana will gain access to clean, safe, cool drinking water, empowering them to become lifelong champions o f e n v

sustainability

Group photograph featuring key project stakeholders from the Greater Guyana Initiative, Ministry of Education, and Recover Guyana.

Group photograph with project stakeholders, students, and teachers following the official launch of Project FLOW.

Somethingisradicallywrongwithlocalcricket

Thereissomething radically wrong w i t h t h e organizationoflocalcricket. Ithasbeenmonthsnowsince the weather has turned kind—clearskies,dryfields, and the sort of sunshine that in the old days would have had men pulling on their flannels and boys eager to snatchabatandheadforthe outdoors.

Yet, all we have been treated to are a few special tournaments,theoddUnder13 competition, and a sprinklingof“development” games that seem to exist more for press releases than

for players. But what about club cricket? What about FirstDivisioncricket?Hasit gone into hibernation—or worse, into a coma from whichnooneseemsinclined towakeit?

I have read about a twoday first division tournament. Now let us be serious. Do we really intend to develop top-flight cricketers with two-day tournaments?The Case Cup used to be a three-day affair and most matches ended in draws.

The silence of the city’s cricket grounds is haunting. Once upon a time, when the

economy had hit rock bottomandyoucouldn’tfind a full set of stumps in the stores, you could still pass any ground in Georgetown onaSaturdayorSundayand see the white of pads, the flash of bats, and the sweet rhythmofleatheronwillow It was the time of the Case Cup, the Second Division League, and the Wight Cup. Berbice had its own thriving league, producing players of skill and temperament. Cricket then was not something administered; it was something lived Now it seems to be something

Trump ratchets up US-China trade war with new levies, export controls

WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) -

U.S.PresidentDonaldTrumponFridaysaid he was raising tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. to 100% and imposing export controlson“anyandallcriticalsoftware”in areprisaltorecentlyannouncedexportlimits by China on rare earth minerals critical to techandothermanufacturing.

“Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will imposeaTariffof100%onChina,overand above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all criticalsoftware.”

An earlier post from Trump on Friday signaled new levies against Chinese goods wereintheoffing,andthreatenedtocancela meeting with President Xi Jinping. That broadside against Beijing sent markets and

relations between the world’s largest economiesintoaspiral.

Trump, due to meet Xi in about three weeksinSouthKorea,complainedonsocial media about what he characterized as China’s plans to hold the global economy hostage. On Thursday, China dramatically expanded its rare earth element export controls. China dominates the market for such elements, which are essential to tech manufacturing.

Trump said there was no reason to hold the previously announced meeting with Xi, which Beijing had never confirmed. The actions signaled the biggest rupture in relationsinfourmonthsbetweenBeijingand Washington-theworld’sbiggestfactoryand its biggest consumer Many questioned whetheranuneasyeconomicdetentereached overthesummercansurvive.

It was a swift and dramatic response by Trump,aRepublicanwhohaswieldedtariffs paid by U.S. importers against friends and foes. It could escalate a trade war that WashingtonandBeijingpausedearlierthis

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DEM BOYS SEH

Oldpeoplegettingdisrespect!

Onceuponatime

in Guyana, when yuh see an old lady struggling to crosstheroad,everydriver use to stop. Some even come out the car and help hold she hand. Nowadays, if she limping across with she lil stick, dem drivers blowing horn like she blockingtraffic.

Dem boys seh people losingallsenseofdecency

Yuh can’t even get a “tek yuh time, Granny” anymore — only “move yuhfootman,Ilate!”

Dem boys seh the old folkscatchinghell.

Some of dem children does carry dem to the hospitallikehowyuhcarry old clothes to charity “We goncheckbacklater,”they

does say But “later” never come. Granny deh pun the hospital bed thirsty and nobodybringingsheevena lilbottleofwater

And when the doctors discharge she, dem same children does vanish faster than pension money on payday

When the old folks dead, the story get worse. Nobody claiming de body

Dem family does suddenly developamnesia.

“Weneverhearshehad any children,” dem does say, while the poor soul lying cold waiting for a stranger to decide where shemustrest.

Dem boys hear a story last week. One old man jump in a minibus and tell theconductor,“Son,Ishort

scheduled sparingly, reluctantly, and without conviction We speak solemnly about the “state of West Indies cricket,” about the need to “develop the game, ” and about “ p a t h w a y s ” a n d “structures.” But at home, cricket is in the doldrums, becalmed by inertia and indifference.

Youcannotbuildahouse without a foundation, yet thatisexactlywhatweseem to be trying to do. We are picking inter-county and even national teams without the benefit of ongoing club competition or proper trials. Players are chosen on reputation,notperformance. The selectors have to reach into the past because the present offers no evidence. Andthat,inanysport,isthe beginningoftheend.

Once, the club system was the lifeblood of Guyanese cricket. It was therethatthegreatnamesof the past honed their craft under the eyes of rivals, supporters, and old men who knew every quirk of the game. It was club cricket that gave young players the discipline to bat through an afternoon, to bowl long spells in the sun, and to understand that cricket is not just about flair butaboutfight.

Withoutthat,thefiredies out. We produce players, yes, but players without seasoning, without match hardness, without the quiet knowledge that comes only from playing week after week.

It is astonishing that in a country where every empty field once served as a pitch,

we now find more school athletics meets than club cricket matches Nothing againsttheathletes.Theytoo deserve their chance. But this imbalance is absurd. Cricket, the game that once defined our weekends and our national temperament, has been reduced to a calendar of sporadic tournaments.

The administrators will say it is about money, that sponsorsarehardtofind.But thatisanevasion.Youdonot need sponsorship for club cricket You need commitment You need teams to show up with their gear, an umpire or two willing to stand the day, and afewspareballs.Cricket,in its simplest and purest form demands only the will to play

So where is that will? Hasitbeenlostinthelayers of administration that now choke the game? Has the bureaucracy of cricket replacedthejoyof it?There seems to be a gulf between the men who run the game and those who actually love it Too much talk of development, too little playingofcricket.Toomany committees, too few matches It is as if the custodiansofthesportareso busy managing it that they haveforgottentoorganizeit.

We cannot continue like this. If the local boards are serious about developing cricket, they must begin by restoring the leagues—First Division, Second Division, and youth competitions that runcontinuouslythroughthe season. Let clubs reclaim their pride, their rivalries, theirsenseofbelonging.Let

players earn their place through performance, not nostalgia. The national and inter-county teams will take care of themselves once the base is strong. But without that base, everything above itwillwobble.

Cricket in Guyana needs an overhaul, not in rhetoric but in practice. It needs administrators who understandthatthehealthof the game lies not in glossy tournaments but in the quiet persistence of weekend cricket.Itneedsgroundsthat are open and prepared, fixtures that are regular, and a calendar that rewards consistency Above all, it needs people who care enough to play, to organize, and to keep the spirit of the gamealive.

For if we cannot play cricket on sunny Saturdays and Sundays; if our young players cannot find a match totestthemselves,thenwhat right do we have to mourn the decline of West Indies cricket?

Thedecaybeginshere,at home, on the empty fields where cricket once thrived. Something is radically wrong with local cricket. Andthetragedyisthatthose responsible seem to think thatnothingiswrongatall.

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

twentydollarsonthefare.”

Theconductorbussout, “You think is pension bus dis?”

The old man look at he cool-coolandseh,“No,bai. Butifyoulivelongenough, one day you gon wish it was.”

The conductor quiet wholetripafterthat.

Every young person believing they gon stay young forever But time does sneak up like GPL blackout — sudden and without apology Respect the old, because if you lucky, one day you gon be one.

Dem boys seh… the way tings going, if karma driving,halfofwegonend upwalkinghome. Talkhalf.Leffhalf.

H@RD TRUTHS

GPL-IEG deal – who's the real beneficiary

Thinkofaverysick man seeking help fromanothersick person who has shown improvement, but still grapples with continuing troubles.

This is how I assess the hookup between the GPL and the Inter-Energy Group (IEG) of the Dominican Republic (DR) With respecttotheindustriousand capable people of the IEG, I think that Guyana made a serious mistake. It could have done better, if its leaders were committed to what is best for Guyanese. TheDRisnotagoodplaceto start.

Some background first. Thehistoryofgovernancein general,andPPPgovernance more than any other, offers considerableproofresecrets that incorporate the sleazy Public procurement stands asExhibits1to100.

Even on the few occasions when matters seem to start on the right

foot, controversies appear and multiply later, with the worst outcomes resulting. Procurement in general has b e e n a n a t i o n a l embarrassment, and an incurablecancerforthePPP

Government and its leadership.

For one of the more glaringexamples,thereisthe US$2 billion and counting Wales gas-to-shore project continues that longstanding pattern. Locals have seen how secrecy has led to an information vacuum, with shakyleadershipdenialsand drifts only fueling the worst convictions This is a glimpse in what is now Guyana's procurement environment,theheartofits culture.

From that primer, I now turn to the Dominican Republic, with three questions pressing: why go there? Why not elsewhere? And, which Guyanese political player is benefiting? Usually, when

there'ssuchpersistencewith a questionable deal, Guyanese have found out laterthatdouble-dealingwas atwork.

Almostexactlytwoyears ago (08/03/23), in its Country Focus on the Dominican Republic, the IMFhadthistosay:

“To fuel higher potential growth, the Dominican Republiccanprioritizekey structural reforms This includes enhancing the quality of education to b o o s

r c e productivity; completing electricity sector reform to improve d

ibution, eliminate blackouts, and enhance renewable energy adoption ” (emphasis mine).

The IMF's analysis revealed while the DR has made strides, it still has much ground to cover relativetoitsenergysector Then, just under four monthsago,thiscamefrom t h e W o r l d B a n k

(04/23/25):

The government has s h o w n a s t r o n g commitment to addressing the long-standing challenges posed by the electricity sector through a comprehensive package of r e f o r m s a i m e d a t increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the sector, c o n t i n u i n g t h e diversification of the energy matrix to include less polluting energy sources, and increasing access to reliable and affordable energy

However, there is still work to be done in the transmission sector, which has historically suffered economic losses (again, emphasis added) In a nutshell, the DR still has energychallenges.

The case could be made thatthe DR is still working through its own electricity challenges on thejob I go further to make the point

that the DR is still in th reforming and growing stages re energy, as both the IMF and World Bank pointed out two years apart. Therefore,ofalltheplacesto assist with what has been Guyana's equivalent of a longstanding stroke, I think thatacompanyfromtheDR was not the best choice for Guyana. Certainly not with the degree of energy challenges still there and verymuchpresenthere. Itis like sealing a consultancy deal with GUYSUCO for advice on managing a troubled sugar industry Or the Guyana Office of the C o m m i s s i o n e r o f

Information for guidance on the timely and consistent delivery of information provisionedforinlaw

Letthisnoteregister:this isn'taboutIEG,butGuyana's PPP Government even starting out with, then settlingfor,acompanyinthe DR. History teaches that personal relationships have theirweight,produceresults. Could that be operating here?

To add another layer of intrigue to the GPL-IEG d e v e l o p m e n t , representations came from APNU's Vice Presidential candidate, Mr Ganesh

Mahipaul that Prime

Minister Mark Phillips himself had disclosed in parliament that Method4, a Canadian firm was

Frompage6 minimal prices per bag of paddy

The first site visited was Hack's Rice Mill, Golden Fleece, Essequibo Coast Trucks, tractors and trailers were observed parked in lines that appear to be endless, from the road front allthewaytothemill.

Thevehiclesloadedwith paddy belonged to several farmerswhowerewaitingin line for days to offload their produce in hopes that they werenottoolate.

While farmers are in deep worry, securing interviews proved a task, as several of them explained that they were fearful of being victimised by government officials, the millers and staff of the Guyana Rice Development Board(GRDB).

“allocated”thecontract. A curious word, c o n s i d e r i n g t h e disagreements that have since erupted. Per PPP Government sources, PM Phillipsspoketooquicklyas the deal wasn't finalized. But how can anyone even begintospeakof“allocated” w h e n a b i d criterion/component as showstopping as Method4's 'experience' was lacking?

Aside from clerical areas to be scrutinized, a bidder's 'experience'foraprojectisa drop-dead matter It passes that bar immediately, or it doesn't. Thus, “allocated” should never enter the conversation because Method4nevergotstartedin thatdirection.

There's no value in making the Hon PM look poorly, but government damage control is unpersuasive. Itonlyaddsto that word used earlier: intrigue.

Inthecircumstances,my conclusion is simple: clarity and comprehension are not served Cover-up is Secrecy, the sinister, and shabbiness stain this GPLIEG deal. Same ole, same ole.

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

“Youcan'tmakenothing and it nah mek sense you continuetoplantrice,buton the other hand, the g o v e r n m e n t g o t t a implement something for farmers to survive, if they nahplant,”hestressed.

Narayan informed this publication that he is in the process of cutting, but it has beendifficulttogetcombine harvestersduetothenumber of farmers trying to harvest theircropsimultaneously

The farmers were overheardlamentingthatthe government seems to have abandoned them and before the elections, officials were intheregioneveryweek. After some coaxing and explaining that if they wanted betterment for the sector, they had to stick together, farmer Adjuda Narayantoldthispublication that the current price being offered at $2300 per bag is far below the cost of production.

CARICOM welcomes GAZA peace deal with “cautious optimism” …calls

The Conference of H e a d s o f Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)onFridaysaid it welcomes with “cautious optimism” the agreement reached on the initial phase ofapeaceplanforGaza.

“ We v i e w t h i s development as a critical step toward alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, and the safe return of the Israeli hostages,” a statement issued by the CARICOM

Secretariatsaid. CARICOM said it considers the stipulated terms including a sustained pause in hostilities,thewithdrawalof military forces, the reciprocal release of hostages and prisoners, and the guarantee of immediate and safe humanitarian access—to be constructive andfundamental. As such, CARICOM calls on all signatories to honour the commitments in full and “ensure this first

Teenminercharged withassaultcausing actualbodilyharm

An18-year-oldminerof FourthAvenue,Barticawas on Thursday charged with assault causing actual bodilyharm.

The accused, Colwayne Allen appeared before M a g i s t r a t e Te r i q Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrates'Courtwherehe pleaded not guilty to the charge filed under Section 30 (b) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02 and was remandedtoprison. The matter has been adjourned to November 13 forcontinuation.

phaseservesasafoundation for a permanent and unconditionalceasefire.”

“We reiterate that a just and lasting peace, in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h international law, can only be achieved through a negotiated Two-State Solution, which upholds the legitimate aspirations for security and dignity of both nations,”CARICOMsaid.

On Thursday, Aljazeera reported that Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in the first phase of U.S. President DonaldTrump's initiative to endthetwo-yearwarinGaza thathasupendedtheMiddle East.

Israelis and Palestinians alike rejoiced after the deal was announced, the biggest step yet to end two years of war in which over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, and return the last hostagesseizedbyHamasin the deadly attacks that

onsignatoriestohonour

startedit.

Hamas' exiled Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya said he had received guarantees from the United States and other mediators that the war was over Israel's government, meanwhile, was meeting to ratify the agreement, which would clear the way for the ceasefiretotakeeffect.

Under the deal, fighting will cease, Israel will partially withdraw from GazaandHamaswillfreeall remaining hostages in exchange for hundreds of prisoners held by Israel

Trump said the hostages shouldbereleasedearlynext week.

Fleets of trucks carrying food and medical aid would be allowed to surge into Gaza to relieve civilians, hundreds of thousands of whom have been sheltering in tents after Israeli forces destroyed their homes and razedentirecitiestodust.

HURDLESREMAIN

The accord, if fully implemented, would bring thetwosidescloserthanany previous effort to halt a war that has deepened Israel's international isolation and

agreement

evolved into a regional conflict, drawing in Iran, YemenandLebanon.

Much could still go wrong. Even after the deal was signed, a Palestinian source said the list of Palestinians to be released wasnotfinalised.Thegroup isseekingfreedomforsome of the most prominent Palestinian convicts held in Israeli jails, as well as hundredsofpeopledetained duringIsrael'sassault.

Further steps in Trump's 20-point plan have yet to be discussed Those include howtheshatteredGazaStrip is to be ruled when the fighting ends and the ultimate fate of Hamas, which has so far rejected Israel'sdemandsitdisarm.

Netanyahu also faces skepticism from within his governing coalition Farright National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would vote to bring down the government if Hamasisnotdismantled.He also said he would vote againstthedeal,asexpected.

Colwayne Allen

Law student Naomi Barkoye is Canadian High Commissioner for the Day

Twenty-year-old Naomi Barkoye served as High CommissionerofCanadafor the Day in observance of InternationalDayoftheGirl Child2025.

In a statement, the CanadianHighCommission said that Barkoye is an undergraduate Law student at the University of Guyana andanationalcricketer

Shewasselectedthrough anonlinecompetitionwhere she submitted a one-minute video on the topic: Name someone(otherthanafamily member) who has had an i m p a c t o n y o u r understanding of the rights of women and girls, and explainhow

“Naomi delivered a strongvideopresentationon the work of the Honourable Madam Justice Desiree Bernard, the first female JusticeofAppealofGuyana in 1996, the first female Chief Justice in 2001, the first female Chancellor of the Judiciary of Guyana and the Caribbean and then in 2005, and the first female Judge of the Caribbean

CourtofJustice.” A

performed her role as the High Commissioner on Thursday October 9, in advance of the International Day of the Girl. Her day included a television interview on GuyanaToday, meeting with her staff, a meeting with several CARICOM Secretariat

Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign Policy and Community Relations; Michele Small-Bartley, Programme Manager,Youth Development; Dr Hilary B

e Manager, Culture; Jhonson

Community Relations; and Project Officer, Foreign Policy and Community Relations,DavidAllen.

She also had an insightful meeting with the Managing Director SOL Guyana, Ms Deborah Edwards, and her team, and

she co-hosted a luncheon that was organised in her honour that included the Chancellor(ag),Honourable Justice Madam Roxane George, UN Resident Coordinator, Jean Kamau, British High Commissioner, Jane Miller, Leader of the F o r w a r d G u y a n a Movement, Amanza Walton Desir, CEO of Blossom Inc and Director at Sispro Inc, Ayo Dalgety-Dean, and President of GCCI, Ms KathySmith,alongwithUK High Commissioner for the Day,ScmonicaToddandUN ResidentCoordinatorforthe Day,SafiyyahAzeez.

The day ended with a projectvisittoBlossomInc. which is currently being funded by Canada's Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) Blossom's work is focused on supporting survivors of gender-based violence and advancing the rights of vulnerable populations, including Indigenous communities.

“Ms. Barkoye excelled in her role as High

Commissionerandcalmand confident throughout her various engagements on behalf of the High Commission. She expressed that her experience as High Commissioner for the Day “felt like a dream” and she was excited about the connections that she made and is open to exploring more opportunities,” the CanadianHighCommission said.

Meanwhile, Canadian High Commissioner SébastienSigouinnotedthat the High Commission will work with Ms. Barkoye in the coming months to c o n n e c t h e r w i t h opportunities and he encouraged partners to the same.

“ O u r H i g h

Commissioner for the Day activity goes beyond just today; we want to see Ms. Barkoye reach her full potentialsowewillcontinue to engage with her and seek out opportunities that will assist her with her personal a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l development,” the High Commissionersaid. He also recognised the other young women who submitted videos to participate in the competition and noted, “Guyana's future is in very goodhands”.

Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana Sébastien Sigouin with 20-year-old Naomi Barkoye, who served as the 2025 Canadian High Commissioner for the Day

Guyana has hosted the High Commissioner for the Day Contest every year (except 2020 due to Covid-19) in observanceoftheDayofthe Girl.

On October 11, 2011, Canadainitiatedthecallfor the establishment of an International Day of the GirlattheUnitedNationsto raise awareness about the unique challenges that girls face and to urge all to take action The United Nations then declared October 11, 2012 as the world's first International Day of the Girl

Since 2016, the High Commission of Canada in

The activity was launched to promote gender equality in Guyana and allowgirlstoseethemselves inpositionsofinfluenceand capable of making an impact.

The success of this activity has encouraged other missions in Guyana and the region to have their o w n H i g h Commissioner/Ambassador /Resident Coordinator for the Day which is providing more opportunities for youngwomen.

Miner sentenced to two years in jail for unlawful wounding

A Victory Valley, Wismar, Linden gold miner was on Friday sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to felonious wounding.

Wynel Parris, 33, appeared before magistrate Teriq Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrates' Court wherethechargewasreadto him.

Parris was arrested on Wednesday by a rank from the Bartica Police Station andwaschargedonFriday

Wynel Parris

UN Security Council members voice concern about US-Venezuela tensions

Reuters - U.N. Security Council members on Friday expressed concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Russia accusing Washington of usingashoot-first"cowboy" principle in attacking allegeddrugboats.

Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told a meeting of the15-memberU.N.council that Venezuela had every reason to believe the United States was ready to move fromthreatstoactionagainst it. Countries including U.S. allies France, Greece and Denmark called for deescalation and dialogue to resolve tensions, and adherence to international law

The United States has struck several vessels allegedly carrying drugs off the coast of Venezuela in

recent weeks The U S representative to the U.N. meeting, John Kelly, said Washington "will not waver in our action to protect our nation from narco terrorists."

Thestrikes-partofwhat the Trump administration has called a conflict with drug cartels - have alarmed Democratic lawmakers and raised questions as to their legality as Trump expands the scope of presidential power Nebenzia said Russia condemned the strikes as g

f internationallawandhuman rights, adding that "boats that people were on were simplyfireduponinthehigh seas without a trial or investigation." He said this was done "according to the cowboy principle of 'shoot first'."“Andnowwe'rebeing asked to retroactively

believe that there were criminalsonboard,"hesaid.

Venezuela's ambassador to the U N , Samuel Moncada, told the U N meeting that based on the U.S.militarybuild-upinthe region and Washington's "belligerent action and rhetoric" his country was "facing a situation in which itisrationaltoanticipatethat in the very short term an armed attack is to be p

Venezuela."

P a n a m a ' s U N ambassador Eloy Alfaro de Alba said that while his country recognized legitimate concerns about drug trafficking, piracy and other illicit activities in regional waters, "we emphasize that beyond military responses, it is possible to confront this scourgethroughcoordinated andsustainablestrategies.”

The United Nations building is pictured ahead of a General Assembly meeting in New York City, New York, U.S., February 23, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar

- Minister Mustapha urges political unity among councillors New Region 6 Chair, Vice-Chair sworn in

Minister of Agriculture,

T h e R e g i o n a l Democratic Council (RDC) ofRegionSix(EastBerbiceCorentyne) on Friday held a simple swearing in ceremony for the new regional councillors who willservetheregion.

Ofthe30councillors,21 represented the ruling

People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), six for theWeInvestinNationhood (WIN), and three for the A Partnership for National Unity(APNU).

Junior Bassant was elected unopposed the new regional chairman, while Waheed Khan was elected vice-chair

“Idolookforwardtothe nextfiveyears.Ianticipateit beingachallengingone,and IknowIamcapableenough

totakeonthischallengeand work for the best interest of thepeople.Andtothefellow councilors,Ilookforwardto workingwitheachandevery oneofyoutobetterthelives of the citizens of Region Six,” the new chairman stated Bassant succeeds David Armogan, who sat at the helm of the region for consecutive terms since 2012 Armogan was not presentattheceremony

Meanwhile, Waheed Khan takes over as vicechairman from Zamal Hussain,whoistransitioning totheNationalAssembly

“I’mhonouredtoservein this capacity I encourage this RDC council of 2025: Letusworktogethertomake a difference in the region, in serving the people,” Khan

urgedtheincomingcouncil. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made a strong appeal for the 30 regional councillors to honour the responsibilities vested in them by the citizens,anddiligentlystrive tofulfillexpectations.

Inhisfeatureaddress,the ministerremindedthenewly sworninbodythatitsdutyto the people of the region should go beyond any personalagenda.

“You have been entrusted with a vital responsibility in this region, andIwanttoencourageyou toservethepeopleofRegion Six with integrity, fairness and a vision that will lead them to the path that they

wanttoseetheirregionmove into,”theministerurged.

Minister Mustapha sought to discourage “party politics,” reflecting on his familiarity with the occasionaltenseatmosphere when there is dispute at the level of the RDC The agriculture minister is a former chairman of Region Six. “As you take your oath this afternoon, let us ensure that you put aside party

politics.Letusworktogether as one council, because many times, at these RDCs, you find politics divide the councilandyouhaveserious conflict, and that stalls development,”heexpressed.

The minister assured officials of central government’s continued assistance to the region. He said all resources should be prudentlycoordinated.

“The elections were

held, it is now over,” he emphasised.Theswearingin ceremony was attended by the Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud, formervice-chairmanZamal Hussain, and several representatives of the politicalparties. Incoming APNU members of parliament, Saiku Andrews and Coretta McDonald were also present.

Councillors representing the APNU, PPP/C, and WIN parties in Region Six

New regional chairman, Junior Bassant (far left) and vice-chairman Wahid Khan (far right) at the swearing ceremony on Friday.

Zulfikar Mustapha

PPP/CdominatesleadershipofRDCoffices

ThePeople’sProgressiveParty/ Civic(PPP/C)Partyhasdominated the leadership of eight out of ten Regional Democratic Council (RDC)officesinthecountry

On Friday, the gazetted members of the RDCs were sworn in. This exercise was followed by the elections for the Regional Chairperson and Vice Chairperson positionsforeachCouncil.

Following the conclusion of those elected, it was observed that thePPP/Cgainedleadershipforall otherregionsexpectRegionSeven, whichwassecuredbycouncilorsof newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, and Region 10 which ended in a tie betweenWINandtheAPartnership for National Unity (APNU). A decision on who will secure leadershipofthatRDCtherewillbe decided by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development,PriyaManickchand.

Notwithstanding, three women secured Regional Chairperson

roles, while two secured Vice Chairpersonpositions.

The Regional Democratic Council of Region One will be led by re-elected Regional Chairman, BrentnolAshleywhowillbejoined bynewcomer,PaulPierre,whowill serveasViceChairman.

Region One’s RDC has 15 councilors,nineofwhichrepresent thePPP/CandsixWIN.

In his address after his reelection Ashley expressed his thankstoGod,whohedescribedas his source of life, wisdom and strength.

“Today, I stand before you deeply humbled and sincerely gratefulfortheconfidencereposed in me to once again serve as Regional Chairman of the BarimaWaini Region.This is not a title of power, it’s a mandate of service,” hesaid.

Ashley charged the councilors to do their jobs to the best of their abilities and pledged that as Chairman,hewillensurethepeople

areputfirst.

In Region Two, the newly elected Regional Chairman of the RDC is Devin Mohan, whose elected deputy is Humace Oodit. Oodit was re-elected to the post. This RDC consists of 17 councilors: one from APNU, 11 fromPPP/CandfivefromWIN.

Mohaninavideomessagesaid, “My plan for this region is that I intend to include maximum stakeholders and will work in the bestinterestofallcitizensandwhat IwanttoensureresidentsofRegion Two is proactive leadership, inclusivityandwewillworkinthe best interest of all residents in this

beautifulregion.”

In Region Three, Mr Sheik Mohamed Inshan Ayube has been re-elected as Regional Chairman, while Anjanie Narine has been elected as the new Vice Chairperson. The Region Three RDChas27councilors,fourof Continued on page 23

Newly re-elected Regional Chairman of Region One, Brentnol Ashley

Newly elected Vice Chairman of Region One, Paul Pierre

Newly elected Regional Chairman of Region Two, Devin Mohan

Newly re-elected Regional Vice Chairman of Region Two, Humace Oodit

Newly re-elected Regional Chairman of Region Three, Sheik Mohamed Inshan Ayube

Newly elected Vice Chairwoman of Region Three, Anjanie Narine

Newly elected Regional Chairman of Region Four, Clemsford Belgrave

Newly elected Vice Chairman of Region Four, Deoraj Nauth

Newly elected Regional Chairman of Region Five, Recardo Dwain Phillips

Newly elected Regional Vice Chairman of Region Five, Kleon Lindey

Newly elected Regional Chairman of Region Six, Junior Basant

Newly elected Vice Chairman of Region Six, Sahid Khan

Newly elected Regional Chairperson of Region Seven, June Shurland-Gittens

Newly elected Vice Chairman of Region Seven, Alden Marslowe

Newly elected Regional Chairperson of Region Eight, Tarcellia John

Newly elected Vice Chairperson of Region Eight, Samantha Edwards-John

Newly elected Regional Chairwoman of Region Nine, Vania Albert

Newly elected Vice Chairman of Region Nine, Daniel Aguilar

President Ali posthumously confers silk on Rinee Kissoon

Attorney-at-law

Rinee Kissoon, SC

Attorney-at-Law Rinee Kissoon was on Friday posthumously conferred the status of Senior Counsel by President,Dr IrfaanAli. Kissoon, who died earlier this week and was laidtorestonFriday,isbeing remembered for having distinguished herself in her legal career and her selfless service.

She hails from a long lineage of lawyers. She was thewifeofChiefJustice(ag) Navindra Singh and the sister of Justice Sandil

Kissoon.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the head of state said “Today, as we paidfinalrespectstothelate Attorney-at-Law, Rinee Kissoon, I conferred upon her, posthumously, the title of Senior Counsel in recognitionofherexemplary contribution to justice and thelaw.”

President Ali said, “Rinee earned this distinction through her mastery of the law, her dedicationtojustice,andthe example she set for younger membersoftheBar

She will forever be remembered as a brilliant legal mind, a woman of principle, and now, officially, as Senior Counsel RineeKissoon.”

The president said too that Kissoon “walked softly but left deep and lasting footprints on every life she touched.” “Rinee was more thananAttorney-at-Law—

Continued on page 23

President Irfaan Ali comforts Rinee Kissoon’s daughter on Friday

Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh speaks as his two children look on.

HistoricPowerShift...

PPP/C Seizes Control of Region Four

By Shania Williams

In a historic political

upset, the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)hastakencontrolof RegionFour,Guyana'smost populated and politically influential region, ending decades of dominance by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) at the

Regional Democratic Council(RDC)level.

P P P /C memb ers Clemsford Belgrave and DeorajNauthwereonFriday electedasthenewChairman and Vice Chairman of the Region Four RDC, r e s p e c t i v e l y T h e

announcement came during a tense council meeting at the RDC office in Triumph, EastCoastDemerara,where the results sparked outrage amongAPNU members and accusationsofbetrayalfrom otheroppositionparties.

Region Four, long considered an APNU stronghold, experienced a dramatic shift in political power following the 2025 General and Regional Elections The PPP/C secured 87,028 votes, while APNUfollowedwith46,770 votes,andthenewlyformed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by businessman Azruddin

Chairman of Region 4, Clemsford Belgrave (right) and Vice Chairperson, Deoraj Nauth

Mohamed, garnered 41,936 votes. The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), led by Amanza Walton-Desir,

Movement, the unexpected lack of support from the WIN party ultimately cost APNU the chairmanship in itstraditionalstronghold.

earned one seat with 2,689 votes.

At the close of the elections,PPP/Cobtained17 seats on the council, APNU captured 9, WIN secured 8, and FGM held 1. With no single party holding an outright majority, much of thefocuscenteredonsmaller parties like WIN and FGM, whose votes were expected to determine the balance of power Although it was initially believed that the decisivevoterestedwiththe F o r w a r d G u y a n a

DuringFriday'smeeting, what began as a routine swearing-in ceremony quickly escalated into a heated session. The Region Four Clerk of Council Donald Gajraj announced that voting would be conducted by secret ballot rather than a show of hands, a decision that angered APNU representatives, who accused the council of lackingtransparency

For the Chairmanship, APNU's candidate, Shanika Haynes, was nominated alongside PPP/C's Clemsford Belgrave. When the votes were tallied, Belgrave secured 18 votes, while Haynes received only 8.Two ballots were spoiled, and seven were left blank, giving the PPP/C its firstever control of the Region Fourchairmanship.

The Vice Chairmanship vote saw similar results

PPP/C's Deoraj Nauth received 17 votes from his party members, while Haynes,nominatedagainby APNU, garnered 11. Two votes were spoiled, and five remained blank, solidifying the PPP/C's leadership in bothtoppositions.

APNU's low voter support resulted from the l

particularly the WIN party H

councillors united behind APNU,thepartywouldhave secured the chairmanship. H o w e v e

o disagreements stemming from outcomes in other regions,theWINpartychose nottosupport.

Following his election, Chairman B

grave described the outcome as “a historic moment” for the PPP/C and Region Four “Our priority as a region is moving Guyana forward with the government. We are moving forward with region4becauseatthelevel

(Continuedonpage21)

Former Chronicle photographer handed two-year suspended sentence for sexual assault charge

Former Guyana

Chronicle Chief

Photographer, Vishawamnauth “Adrian”

Narine, on Thursday, was h

suspended sentence by MagistrateOrinthiaSchmidt

, followingtheconclusionofa sexual assault case in which

compensation.

However,confusionlater arose regarding the court's ruling. On Friday, Kaieteur News was informed that

t h e r e h a d b e e n a misunderstanding between the information initially

provided by the victim and police, and the magistrate's actualdecision.

On Friday, the Principal Magistrate clarified that Narinewasgivenatwo-year suspendedsentence,notthat thecasehadbeenstruckout, andthatearliermediareports on the matter were inaccurate.

Sexual assault cases are heard in chamber and as such, reporters are not privy toargumentsandstatements made therein and rely heavily on counsel to indicatewhattranspired.On Thursday, when court proceedings began, journalists were escorted

PPP/CSeizesControl...

Frompage20 of the PPP, we would have garnered a lot of voters and support in Region Four and today showed that the other support that we have garneredintermsofelecting thechairandvicechair Itisa veryhistoricmomentforus, history has been created for RegionFour,”hesaid.

Vice Chairman Nauth echoed his colleague's sentiments, expressing gratitude to the government and promising collaborative leadership.

“We plan to work as a team to move Region Four forward,inkeepingwiththe confidence placed in us by thevoters,”hesaid.

Meanwhile, APNU's candidate, Shanika Haynes, criticized the use of secret ballots, claiming it undermined transparency in thedemocraticprocess.

“Usually, the provision is made where the clerk who carrying out the REO, hewillrequestofthecouncil has been elected, how they vote, whether it be a secret ballotorbytheshowofhand, hedidnotdothat.

He proceeded to say that it has to be a secret ballotand,inmyview,thatis wherewehaveissueswithin our democracy because when you revert to that, knowing that you're doing the underhand business here and there, these are the results,”Haynesstated. When questioned about possibledefectionsfromher camp,Haynessaidshecould not confirm but noted that several blank ballots were likelyfromuncertainvoters.

Members of the WIN party later clarified that their decision to abstain from votingwasdeliberate.

outsidethecourtroom.

y , journalistswereinformedby thepoliceprosecutorandthe victim that compensation had been accepted, and that the matter was concluded. Later, the police prosecutor further informed this publication that Narine's family was expected to returntocourtat13:00hrsto deliver the compensation to thevictim,endingthematter H

, it was subsequentlyconfirmedthat additional proceedings o

compensation was handed over D

proceedings, Magistrate Schmidt ruled that Narine would serve a two-year

meaning he will not be imprisoned unless he commits a similar offence

withinthatperiod.Ifsuchan offence occurs, Narine will be sent to prison immediatelyfortwoyears. Narine was originally

arraigned in August 2024 before Senior Magistrate FabayoAzoreontwocounts ofsexualassault,towhichhe pleadednotguilty

The charges stemmed from incidents in December 2023, when a female colleague reported that

Followingthecomplaint,the management of the Guyana Chronicle placed Narine on administrative leave and

collaborationwithpolice.

On September 25, 2025, Magistrate Azore found Narine guilty of one of the charges,specificallyrelating to an incident on December 22,2023.

He was represented by attorneys Jermaine Jervis andBernardDaSilva. When he first appeared incourt,Narinewasgranted $10

conditions preventing him f

approachingthevictim.

Former chronicle photographer Adrian Narine

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE AMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL

JURISDICTION FAMILY DIV ISION BETWEEN:- Petition No. 679(ISAACS) COLEEN MARCIA nee ROGERS Petitioner/Applicant-and(ISAACS) DAVID Respondent TO: DAVID ISAACS Formerly of Plaisance, Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 24th day of June, 2025 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by COLEEN MARCIA ISAACS nee ROGERS, 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 25th day of June, 2025, the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecu tive Saturday issues of the Guyana Kaieteur News, a daily Newspaper printed, publisshed and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide WebAND FURTHER TAKE

NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorneyat-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at George town, Demerara where you will be issued with a certi fied 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), Answer and/or Cross Petition via the E-ligation portal https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy/ guyana/login within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the Second and final publication of this Notice. Your access code is vq3E6Q. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Tuesday the 18th day of November, 2025 at 11:15 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln via Zoom Meeting ID: 882 1097 6231 and Passcode: Court12. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, 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 court (Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 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 day of September, 2025.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA (COMMERCIAL JURIS DICTION) 2025/40-HC-CDFDA-DEM-CIV BETWEEN: MARLYN GRANTGONSALVES Applicant -and- CALVIN BRADFORD Respondent NOTICE TO: CALVIN BRADFORD Lot 25 Cholmondeley Wismar, Linden.TAKE NOTICE that Fixed Date Application filed on the 27th day of June, 2025 in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana at Georgetown, Demerara by MARLYN GRANT-GONSALVES in which the Applicant seeks the following orders: -

a. The sum of $440,000 (four hundred and forty thousand dollars), being the balance of an amount due to the Applicant by the Respondent b. Interest on the sum of $440,000 (four hundred and forty thous and dollars) pursuant to Section 12 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) AcT Chapter 6:02, at the rate six percent (6%) per annum from the date of filing to the date of judgement and thereafter at the rate of four percent (4%) per Annum until fully paid; c. Costs d. Such further or other orders as may be just. UPON APPLICATION in person or by letter to Ms. Diane Woolford, Attorney-atLaw for the Applicant whose address for service and place of business is at Lot 185 Charlotte and King Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown at The Guyana Legal Aid Clinic, copies of the Fixed Date Application filed herein, will be delivered or sent to you. AND TAKE NOTICE if you desire to defend this action you must prepare an Affidavit in Defence in Form 10C prescribed in the Civil Procedure Rules 2016, serve it on the Applicant’s Attorney-atLaw, to Ms. Diane Woolford address for service and place of business is at Lot 185 Charlotte and King Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown, Demerara, not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorneyat-Law must appear at the hearing of the Fixed Date Application on Thursday 20th day of November, 2025, at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Deborah KumarChetty via Zoom. Meeting ID 703 085 9517 Passcode: DKCfamctl AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file such Affidavit and or if you fail to appear at the hearing final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence Dated this 19th day of September, 2025

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

DIVISION

Application No. FD-308 BETWEEN:(SINGH) ANEESA AMANDA nee AGARD

Petitioner/Applicant -and(SINGH) BILLY RAJ

Respondent TO: BILLY RAJ SINGH Formerly of 95-26 92nd Street, Apartment #1 Jamaica NY 11416 United States of America

TAKE NOTICE that on the 27th day of March, 2025 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by ANEESA AMANDA SINGH nee AGARD 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 20th day of August, 2025 the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on JOHIGH COUtenion of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur New daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on Worldwide Web. 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 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), Answer and/or Cross Petition via the elitigation portal https:// ejudiciary. supremecourt.gy within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final public ation of this Notice. Your access code is 9bw3eo TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 14th dav of November, 2025 at 9:00am before the Honourable Justice NIGEL NILES in person and/or via Zoom Meeting ID: 685 665 7142 & Passcode; court123 IN DEFAULT of your filing

an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend. 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 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 20th day of August, 2025.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA COMMERCIAL JURISDICTION

2025/826-41-EDA-DEM-CIV BETWEEN: In the matter of the Estate of MUNESHWAR MAHADEO, deceased. In the matter of an Applic ation by DEVANIE MAHADEO Applicant-andGOWMATTIE PERSAUD Respondent NOTICETO: GOWMATTIE PERSAUD Lot 6 Public Road Hous ton East Bank Demerara Guyana TAKE NOTICE that the Fixed Date Application was filed on the 9th day of September, 2025 in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana at Georgetown, Demerara by DEVANIE MAHADEO in which the Applicant seeks the following orders: H10H dOrder permitting that the Respondent be passed over in favor of the Applicant for the purpose of applying for Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of MUINESHWAR MAHADEO, deceased. OF THE SUPREME COURT OF b) An Order permitting the Applicant to apply for Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of MUNESHWAR MAHADEO, deceased. c) Alternatively, an Order that the Applicant and the Respondent be appointed jointed Administratrix of the Estate of MUNESHWAR MAHADEO, deceased.

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LEGAL NOTICE

d) That the Applicant be appointed Administratrix ad colligenda bona in respect of the Estate of MUNESHWAR MAHADEO, deceased pending the determination of the proceedings herein and the substantive Grante of Administration.

e) Such further or other orders as may be just. UPON APPLICATION in person or by letter to Mr. Sohan J. Poonai, whose address for service and place of business is at Lot 153 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana, copies of the Fixed Date Application, filed herein, will be delivered or sent to you.

AND TAKE NOTICE if you desire to defend this action you must prepare an Affidavit in Defence in Form 10C prescribed in the Civil Procedure Rules 2016, serve it on the Applicant’s Attorney-at-Law, to Mr. Sohan J. Poonai, whose address for service and place of business is at Lot 153 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana, and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown, Demerara, not later than 4 (four) days before that couped for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorney-at-Law must appear at the hearing of the Fixed Date Application on Monday 1ª day of December 2025, at 9:15 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Deborah KumarChetty via Zoom, Meeting ID 703 085 9517

Passcode: DKCfamet1 AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file such Affidavit and or if you fail to appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence.

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President Ali posthumously confers...

From page 18 she was a champion for her clients. Her commitment to them was absolute. She saw the law not as a mere career, but as a sacred duty — a means through which she could serve humanity. She will be remembered for her compassion, kindness, honesty, integrity, astute understanding and practice of the law, and unwavering and persuasive advocacy,” he said.

In an earlier statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, President Ali extended condolences to Kissoon’s husband Chief Justice (ag) Navindra Singh, their children, relatives, and friends.

“She will be remembered as a highly skilled Attorneyat-Law whose commitment to her clients and to service within the justice system was defined by technical excel-

lence. Whether in the courtroom or in quiet consultation, she gave of herself fully by preparing meticulously, advocating fearlessly, and upholding the noblest traditions of the Bar,” he said noting that she had “an unshakable sense of duty to her clients and to the law, and possessed an admirable mastery of the law.”

“Rinee’s dedication to her clients went far beyond the letter of professional obligation. She represented many who could not afford her— those whose means were modest but whose causes were just.

Their inability to pay her true worth never diminished her representation of them. Even when she was unwell, her clients never saw hesitation or half-measure,” he said.

The head-of-state said Kissoon remains a shining example of what true service to

the law should be. “The legal profession has lost an outstanding member.

May her soul find eternal bliss, and may her family, relatives, and all those who were touched by her spirit find comfort at this time.”

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand who is also an attorney said on her Facebook page that, “Rinee Kissoon was deservedly but posthumously conferred today with Silk by His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali. She is now forevermore Rinee Kissoon, S.C.

To attain the status of Senior Counsel is an indication that one has reached the pinnacle of their career and has demonstrated excellence in the contributions they made to the development of law through active practice or otherwise,” Minister Manickchand said.

Similarly, in a statement on Wednesday, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs

Anil Nandlall, SC, expressed his deep sorrow at Kissoon’s passing.

The Attorney General described Ms. Kissoon as “brilliant, eloquent, and charming.” He recalled that she was admitted to the local bar in 1995 and entered the legal profession at a time when it was still male-dominated.

“She held her own, won their respect, and on many occasions prevailed over them on complex matters of law and procedure…” he said adding that “she had an air of flair and flamboyance that was uniquely hers and can, arguably, be credited for introducing into the legal profession an inimitable fashionable mode of stylish attire, which many have since emulated.”

Nandlall noted too that after making her mark in Guyana, she migrated to the United States, where she continued to distinguish herself before returning home when her husband joined the judiciary.

Reflecting on the quality of her work, the Attorney General recalled having faced Ms. Kissoon in court. He asserted: “As usual, she was a most able adversary. No doubt she would have qualified to be considered for Silk. However, she was chosen for a higher elevation. The profession has lost a noble daughter.”

In this regard, Nandlall extended condolences to Justice Navindra Singh, Justice Sandil Kissoon, Mr. Jailall Kissoon, and the entire Kissoon family on behalf of the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Government of Guyana.

PPP/C dominates leadership of RDC...

From page 16 which are from the APNU, 18 from PPP/C and five from the WIN party.

PPP/C’s Clemsford Belgrave and Deoraj Nauth have been elected Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively for Region Four. The Demerara- Mahaica RDC consists of 35 councilors, 17 of which represent the PPP/ C, eight from WIN, nine from APNU and one from the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM).

In Region Five, Mr. Recardo Phillips has been elected the new Regional Chairman, while the new Vice Chairman is Mr. Kleon Lindey. This RDC has 18 councilors, four of which are from APNU, 11 from PPP/C and three from WIN.

On Friday, it was announced that the newly sworn in Regional Chairman of Region Six is Junior Basant, who will lead alongside Vice Chairman Sahid Khan. The RDC there has 30 councilors, 21 from the PPP/

C, six from WIN, and three from APNU.

Heading the RDC in Region Seven are Chairperson, June Shurland-Gittens and Vice Chairman, Alden Marslowe . The Region Seven RDC has 15 councilors, eight of which from WIN, five from PPP/C, and one each from AFC and APNU.

Region Eight has elected Tarcellia John as the new Regional Chairperson of the RDC while Samantha Edwards-John (APNU) is the Vice Chairperson. The RDC consists of 15 councilors, seven from WIN, seven from PPP/C and one from APNU.

As it relates to Region Nine, PPP/C’s Vania Albert is the new Regional Chairperson, while Mr. Daniel Aguilar is elected as Vice Chairman.

Speaking on her new position, Albert on Friday said she is thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of Region Nine with the dedication, respect and humility.

“As your Chairwoman, I pledge to lead with transpar-

ency and accountability, fairness and compassion.

My door will also be opened to every councilor and every citizen of Region Nine and every community leader,” she expressed. She said she plans to continue the development of the various sectors and move the region forward.

Congratulating her fellow councilors, Albert reminded that they have been chosen by the people to represent their voice, their hope and their vision for a better future. Together, she added, they have a shared responsibility to work for the development of every community and every citizen within this region.

“To the fellow councilors let us work as one team setting aside political difference and focusing on what truly matters, the development and well-being of our people.

The trust people place in us must be honoured with hard-work, respect and integrity,” she stated.

Meanwhile, in a statement

congratulating those elected to serve as Regional Chair, Vice Chairpersons, and Councilors, President Irfaan Ali made it clear that public office is not a prize to be enjoyed, but a trust to be honoured.

“Our Regional Democratic Councils are an important tier of our system of governance. They are the instruments through which development is planned and implemented at the regional level, ensuring that national priorities are translated into tangible benefits for our citizens,” he said.

For this reason, the President stated that it is essential that there be a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among all members of the council, regardless of party affiliation.

He related that “Healthy debate is natural and welcome, but it must always be guided by a shared commitment to the people’s welfare and to the advancement of the region as a whole.”

“The fact that our elec-

tions are conducted within an adversarial political system does not diminish the need for collaboration across political divides.

It is time now for all to set aside partisan divisions and work together, not only among themselves but also in partnership with central government,” he continued.

Noting that development requires collective effort, the President remind those elected that the citizens expect no less than Regional Democratic Councils that are responsive to their needs, accountable in their actions, and united in their purpose.

“Let the councils you now lead be models of good governance and service. Always remember that leadership is not about power or prestige, but about service and sacrifice. Those who are chosen to lead are, at their core, servants of the people. And it is through humility, empathy, and integrity that true leadership is defined,” he expressed in his statement.

Ceasefire comes into force as Israel’s military pulls out of parts of Gaza

BBC - The Israeli military says it has partially withdrawntroopsfromparts of Gaza after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect onFridaymorning.

Israeli forces said they hadpulledbacktoanagreed positionwithintheterritorythough troops still occupy halfoftheStrip.

F o o t a g e s h o w s thousands of Palestinians makingtheirwaytothenorth of Gaza, which has been heavily bombarded by Israeli forces in recent months.

The ceasefire came into effect after the Israeli government approved the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and hostage return deal on Thursday The next phases arestillbeingnegotiated.

Under the deal, Hamas has until 12:00 local time (10:00 BST) on Monday to release all Israeli hostagesincluding 20 who are believed to be alive, and up to28hostages’remains.

Israelshouldalsorelease about 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails. Israeli army radio said 100 would be released into the West Bank and five to East Jerusalem More are expectedtobedeported.

A further 1,700 Palestinians from Gaza who have been detained should alsobereleased.

Under the terms of the deal, aid lorries should also be allowed unrestricted into theStriptobringdesperately needed aid to Gaza’s population - many of whom have been repeatedly displaced during the twoyearwar

Some 600 aid lorries are expectedtoenterGazadaily from Friday, though details oftherolloutremainunclear and it has not yet been confirmed whether any increased aid has reached people since the ceasefire began.

Afaminewasdeclaredin part of the territory for the first time in August by UNbacked experts, who said more than 500,000 people were facing “catastrophic” conditions characterised by “starvation, destitution and death”.

Israel has repeatedly denied that there is starvationintheterritory

I n a s e p a r a t e development, up to 200 US troops already based in the MiddleEastwillbemovedto

Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza, according toUSofficials.

Eyewitnesses in Gaza said troops had pulled back from the north-western outskirts of Gaza City towardstheeast.

Inthesouth,someIsraeli troops were also reported to have pulled back from the KhanYounisarea.

In a statement on social media, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its troops “began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines” from12:00localtime.

“IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployedintheareaandwill continue to remove any immediate threat,” the statementadded.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said US Central Command had confirmed IDF troops had “completed the first phase withdrawal” to what he referred to as the “yellowline”.

Thelinewasfeaturedina map released by the White House last week marking where troops would withdraw to during this phase of the ceasefire agreement, where it would control53%ofGaza.

“The 72-hour period to release the hostages has begun,”Witkoffadded.

Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahusaidin a televised address he was “fulfilling” the promise to bringbackallthehostages.

He added Israeli troops were still “surrounding Hamas from every direction”, adding the next stages of Trump’s plan are that “Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarised”.

Hamashasnotmadeany pledge to disarm at this point.

Earlier on Friday, there was some confusion around the timings of when the ceasefire was implemented. Eyewitnesses told the BBC airstrikescontinuedinGaza into the early hours of Friday

The Hamas-run health ministry said 17 people had been killed in the past 24 hours.

The IDF said it would continue to operate from its updated deployment lines “to remove any immediate threat”, and urged people to avoid entering areas still under Israeli military control.

In areas of Gaza City where the IDF had withdrawn, Hamas security forces were deployed on the streets. They were pictured wearingcapswiththelogoof the Hamas Internal Security agency rather than a regular policeforce.

OnFriday,Hamassaidit rejected any “foreign guardianship” of Gaza, adding that that governance of Gaza was purely an internalPalestinianmatter

Trump’s 20-point peace plan states that Hamas will have no future role in Gaza, whichwillbegovernedbya temporary transitional body of Palestinian technocrats supervised by a “Board of Peace” headed and chaired by Donald Trump and involving former UK prime ministerTonyBlair Governance of the Strip would eventually be handed over to the Palestinian Authority(PA).

Hamas also expressed hopes that Gaza would benefit “from Arab and

internationalparticipationin the areas of reconstruction, recovery, and development support”.

As troops partially withdrew, thousands of Palestinians were filmed travelling-manyonfoot-up Gaza’s coastal road to the north.

Along the damaged narrow roads, some waved Palestinianflagsandflashed victorysigns.Butmanyalso appeared weak and malnourished.

Anadolu via Getty

Images Hundreds of Palestinians walk along a narrow coastal road to the northoftheGazaStrip.Most are walking on foot with theirbelongings.

To their left is the beach andthesea.Someothersare walking off road on a slope to the road’s right.Anadolu viaGettyImages

“The road is long and difficult, there’s no food or water,” said Alaa Saleh, a schoolteacherwhofledGaza City with his wife and six children to Khan Younis in thesouth.

“I left my family behind and started walking north.

Thousands around me are struggling.Hiringacarcosts around 4,000 shekels (£924; $1,227), far beyond what most people can afford,” he toldtheBBC.

WaelAl-Najjar,whowas making his way to his home in Jabalia in the north, said he had slept outside on the cold pavement with his son waitingtobeabletostarthis journeyhome.

H e t o l d a B B C freelancer: “Even if the house is destroyed, even if it’s just rubble, we’ll go back,putupatent,andreturn toourpeople.”

Many on the road were aiming for Gaza City, much of which has been turned to rubble.

Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the Hamasrun Gaza civil defence agency, said later on Friday that“approximately200,000 people returned to northern Gaza today,” AFP news agencyreported.

Videoscirculatingonline show vast swathes of

destructioninthecity’smain neighbourhoods, including SheikhRadwaninthenorth, andSabraandZeitountothe south and east, where entire apartment blocks have been levelled.

Gaza’s civil defence crews have been recovering bodies from beneath the ruins, while aid agencies have warned that essential supplies like food, fuel and cleanwaterremaincritically scarce.

In Israel, families of those held hostage in Gaza rejoiced at the news of the ceasefire.

UriGoren,whohasbeen campaigning since 7 October 2023 for the return ofhiscousin’sbodyafterTal Haimi was killed and taken by Hamas two years ago, said he allowed himself “a big sigh of relief” when he heard about the ceasefire agreement.

But his relief was tempered by Hamas’ admission that they don’t know the whereabouts of all of the dead hostages’ bodies. “This will not end until all 48 are back home,” hestressed.

Israel’s war on Gaza was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killedand251takenhostage.

Since then, more than 67,000 Palestinians have beenkilled,includingmore than 18,000 children, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

The UN commission of inquiryandleadingexperts have accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza duringthecourseofthewar Israel has categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as “distorted andfalse”

A group of Palestinians walk on a road surrounded by rubble. A child leads leads the group, with two women behind him carrying belongings on their shoulders and arms. Behind them is a young girl carrying a saucepan on her head. To her right is a man with a large bag on his back. Anadolu via Getty Images

Masses of Gazans head north as ceasefire begins

‘Shocking Alliance’

APNU joins PPP to shut out WIN in Regions 8 & 10

A shocking alliance occurredonFridayduringthe Regional Democratic Council (RDC) elections to elect Chairman and Vice Chairman, as old-time rivals A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) joined forces, a move some see as an attempt to block newcomer We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) from controllingregionaloffices.

For several regions, parties formed alliances to secure the chairmanship However, in Regions Eight and Ten, the unexpected partnership between the PPP and APNU has sparked uproar

R e g i o n E i g h t (Potaro–Siparuni) was previously controlled by APNU, but at the 2025 elections, the PPP took controloftheregion,securing 2,872 votes WIN followed with 2,562 votes, while APNUmanagedjust276

In a statement on Friday, WIN noted that it secured seven regional seats in Region Eight, while the PPP alsogainedsevenandAPNU just 1. The party said that during the swearing-in and elections for Regional Chairman, the APNU

councillorvotedinfavourof the PPP, giving it control of thechairmanship.“PPPthen rewarded APNU by giving them the Vice-Chair position This is clear collusion,”thepartysaid. WIN contended, “For decades, the Guyanese people were fooled into believingthatthePPPandthe PNCwereenemies They have been lying to the people. Now that they have a chance to defeat the PPP, they are joining with them to stifle WIN. WIN wantstoassureallGuyanese that we will not be compromised and we will not be bought We will continue to represent the peopleofourcountry.”

Similarly, in Region Ten (Upper Demerara–Upper Berbice), traditionally a

stronghold of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR)wastakenbyWINat the 2025 Regional Elections Thispublicationhadreported thatofthe38,460electorson the Official List of Electors (OLE) for Region Ten, 21,195voted.WINreceived 10,458 votes, followed by APNUwith5,334,PPPwith 4,260, the Forward Guyana Movement(FGM)with662, the Alliance for Change (AFC) with 210, and the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity(ALP)with85.

Region Ten's RDC election for Chairman remains undecided after Friday'sprocessendedinatie betweenWIN'sMarkGoring and APNU's Dominique Blair Atotalof18councillors wereswornin:9fromWIN,5 fromAPNU,3fromthePPP, and1fromFGM.

The ballot count showed 9 votes each for Goring and Blair While WIN was not completelyshutout,thefinal decision now rests with the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand.

Forhispart,WIN'sleader Azruddin Mohamed during an interview with this publication expressed surprise at the outcome in

RegionTen “Yes Verymuch surprised Very much I cannot believe that they wouldtrytoworktogetherto keep WIN out,” Mohamed said.

He continued, “Right now its 9-9 It's clearly, you can see that the PPP, the APNUandtheFGM,theyall voted together and WIN voted separate, because we got 9,APNU got 9 and with the9,it'sthefivefromAPNU, the three from PPP and the onefromFGM.Idon'tknow why all these parties are tryingtoworktogethertoget WINout.”

Speaking on what occurred in Region Eight, Mohamed expressed his frustration “Same thing happened in Region Eight. Same thing just happened. The APNU councilor went against us and voted for the PPP So, PPP won the chairmanship in Region Eight,becausewehadseven seats. PPP got seven, and APNU got one…so it looks liketheyareintalks.Youcan clearlyseeit,”hestated.

TheWINleaderstressed thathispartywontheRegion 10, and simply wanted the opportunity to represent the peopleof thatregion.“They don't want them, they wanted us I hope the

people of Region 10 and Georgetown and all the regions can see clearly what is going on, the PPP and APNU and FGM, they are working together to keep WINout,”Mohamedadded.

Now that the decision is uptotheminister,Mohamed said WIN is awaiting her decision.However,henoted, “Idon'tthinkshewillgiveit toWIN.

You can see how everything is unfolding…so let'sseewhattheMinisterof Local Government, her decision is But I know she will go with the APNU because they want to keep WIN out They know that when, no matter which government it is, WIN will h o l d a l l o f t h e m accountable.”

News of APNU voting alongside the PPP triggered outrage on social media, with many users expressing frustration over what they described as 'political betrayal' Following the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the PPP secured 36 seats in the National Assembly,followedbyWIN with16,APNUwith12,and FGMwithone.

In a Facebook post, attorney-at-law Darren Wade said, “Working with

the PPP politically is shortsighted, and I said the PPP, nottheGovernment.Forthe next five years, the APNU/PNC will have to depend on the PPP for politicalspace.

WIN in the National Assemblycouldtotallyshut theAPNUout Ineffect,the WINcanpreventtheAPNU from speaking (except during Budget debates) unless the PPP, through the Speaker,permitsotherwise WIN can also shut out the APNU/PNC from the c o n s t i t u t i o n a l appointments.”

Former PNCR treasurer and current member Elson Low also weighed in, stating, “I never thought I'd see the day where PPP and APNU representatives would be voting together acrossvariousregions.What isthis?Whatdowestandfor anymore?”

‘APNU prefers PPP to WIN!’

Tension among

o p p o s i t i o n parties escalated following the conclusion of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) elections, with allegations that A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) aligned with the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in key regions, including Regions 4,8and10.

At the conclusion of the RDCelectionsforChairman and Vice Chairman, the P P P / C s e c u r e d chairmanships in several APNUstrongholds.Inareas where the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party had hoped to gain the chairmanship, the vote

o u t c o m e s p r o v e d challenging. Following the results, WIN accused APNU, despite prior discussionsofcollaboration, of instead siding with PPP/C APNU, however,

hits out after explosive RDC bust-up

denied the allegations, stating that it had acted independently throughout theelectionprocess.

TabithaSarabo-Halley,a member of the WIN party, statedthatWINhadplanned to collaborate with APNU, supporting the party for chairmanship in exchange for consideration for Vice Chairpositions.

“Our initial decision, there were discussions with the APNU and our original decisionwastocomeinand support the APNU for the position of chairmanship, andinhopesthattheywould supportusforthepositionas ViceChair,”shesaid. However, the outcomes suggestedotherwise.“Aswe got into the elections, we recognizefirstthatinRegion 10,theAPNUandPPPwork together to prevent WIN from actually winning the chairmanship for Region 10 andbasedonthat,wewanted

to see what will happen in Region Four without our vote.

So what we did is decided to abstain, to see howthenumberswouldfall. Ourabsenteeshowthatthere were some sort of collusion between the APNU and the PPP, even at this [Region 4] level for chairmanship, the PPP has 17 seats and for somereasonthePPPhad18 votes and there were 8 blanks and those blanks came from the WIN party,” sheexplained.

S a r a b o - H a l l e y emphasizedthatWINhadno discussions with PPP and had no intention of collaborating with them “Wehavehadnodiscussions withthePPP,wedon'tintend on working with the PPP in thistypeofmanner

We were trying to work withtheAPNU,”shesaid. However, when asked why WIN chose to work

with the APNU, SaraboHalley explained, “If you look at the numbers, we were not going to work with the PPP and we find that APNU had the second highest vote in the region and so we were willing to work with them, combined withFGMtomaintaintheir hold on Region 4 at the RDClevel,”shesaid. Sarabo-Halley added, “It's not supporting, it's representing the interest of

thepeople.

But based on what transpired today we recognize that it will be a tall order forward, how it is we work with the opposition, we are all in opposition all together, one would expect that there wouldbeacertaintywewill figure a way together in the interestofthepeople

What happened today, shows us that it will be an issuebecausetheAPNUhas decided they are going to work with the PPP than to workwithWIN.“

Responding to the accusations,APNUreleased a statement, asserting that t h e p a r t y m o v e d independently during the RDCelections.

While acknowledging prior discussions withWIN, APNUclaimedthetalksfell through as WIN reportedly sought to exclude APNU fromChairmanshipandVice

Chair positions in multiple regions.

The party stated,

“Despite genuine efforts by the APNU to arrive at a cooperative framework that wouldreflecttheaspirations of our shared constituents, the parties were unable to finalize an understanding before the elections. In light of this, APNU took the decision to move forward independently and to support its own slate of candidates for the positions ofRegionalChairsandViceChairs.”

APNU maintained that its decision reflects its commitment to p r i n c i p l e d a n d accountable regional leadership, adding that the party remains open to future collaboration with all political stakeholders in pursuit of unity, good governance, and regional development

Leader of WIN, Azruddin Mohamed

Leader of APNU, Aubrey Norton

- Sarabo-Halley

WIN member Tabitha Sarabo-Halley

, Vice-Chair

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Persaud, Zamal Coretta

RyanDookieMemorialT20... Sabalenka extends Wuhan win streak to 20 matches

BBC Sport - Aryna Sabalenka extended her winningstreakattheWuhan Open to 20 matches with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finalsonFriday World number one Sabalenka,whoisthethreetime defending champion in Wuhan, beat eighth seed Rybakina 6-3 6-3 and said the Kazakhstani “always

pushesmetothelimittoget the win”. The 27-year-old Belarusian, who is the top seed, will face American Jessica Pegula in the semifinalstoday,Saturday Pegula, 31, needed three sets to overcome Czech Katerina Siniakova 2-6 6-0 6-3inthelasteight. World number three Coco Gauff also booked her place in the last four by

comfortably beating Laura Siegemund6-36-0.

A c c o r d i n g t o statisticiansOpta,Sabalenka isthefourthfemaleplayerto win their first 20 main draw matches in a single WTA level event since 1990 after Monica Seles at the Australian Open (33-0), SteffiGrafinLeipzig(25-0) and Caroline Wozniacki in NewHaven(20-0).

Sabalenka, who retained her US Open title in September, controlled the match against Rybakina, sealing the first set with a hold before breaking the Kazakhstani’s serve in the firstgameofthesecond. Despite a few service wobbles in the closing stages, Sabalenka took a comfortablewintosetupthe tie with Pegula - a player against whom she has won eightofher10meetings.

Saturday October 11, 2025

ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)

Difficult predicaments could arise today if you try to exert your will over others without having the most honorable intentions, Aries. It could be that you're using someone else's fear of you to control himorher

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

The fire within you is raging today,Taurus,andyoushould becarefulhowyouwieldthis power Be proud and triumphant. Walk with your shouldersbackandheadhigh. Freedomisimportant.

GEMINI(May21–June20)

There may be a great deal of fuss over something that seems quite insignificant to you, Gemini. Try to see the beauty and importance of everythingaroundyou.

CANCER(June21–July22)

Thingsarecomingtoacritical point for you today, Cancer, and you may find that other people openly object to your actions. It's OK to be a bit selfish if the situation is appropriate.

LEO(July23–Aug.22)

Feelfreetospeakmoreloudly today, Leo. You'll find that things fall into place more easily if you speak your thoughts outwardly and directly in the presence of others. Bring your internal powerunderyourcontrol.

VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)

Youshouldbaskinaglorious splendortoday,Virgo.There's a great deal of power at your disposal.You'll find your ego ishealthy,charged,andready forthebattlefield.

LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)

Add more sunshine to your day, Libra. It may be time to stir up your inner passion and let it speak with greater confidencethanyouhavebeen lately Make sure you heal yourself by letting the people aroundyouhearyourtruth.

SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov 21)

You'llfindthatyoursparkcan easily turn potential energy into kinetic energy, Scorpio. Don'tunderestimatethepower of your words. Realize the profound impact they have on othersandtakeresponsibility

SAGIT(Nov 22–Dec.21)

Don't dwell on your fluctuating moods today, Sagittarius. Look at the larger trends and how positive elements are coming together inyourfavor

CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)

Thisisyourdaytoshineinall your glory, Capricorn. There's noneedtoholdanythingback. You'll find that you have a great deal of love to share. Your heart is likely to go to extremes today in order to proveitslove.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)Trynottolosesightofyour own projects or desires, Aquarius. There's a great deal of power and manipulative energy in the air today that could throw you off course if youaren'tcareful.

PISCES(Feb.19–Mar.20)

Recharge today by getting outside and stretching your arms to the sky, Pisces. Be proud and courageous. You have the power to turn an unhealthy situation into a positiveone,

Frompage31 beplayedattheFarmvenue.

Sunday’s afternoon slot, scheduledfor2:00PM,sees Sandpipers going head-toheadwithHerstellingCTI,a fixture that could have significant implications for group standings as the tournamentprogresses.

Over at the Bel Vue Community Centre, a parallelclashissettoexcite local cricket fans as

Herstelling ‘A’return to the crease to face Diamond Sports Club in what is shaping up to be a marquee encounteroftheweekend.

The Ryan Dookie Memorial T20 tournament continues to serve as a vital platform for local talent to shine, honouring the legacy of the late Ryan Dookie while fostering competitive cricketacrosstheEastBank region.

Guyana’s golfers eye top...

Asked about her consecutive wins at the tournament,four-timemajor winner Sabalenka said she feels a “really great connection” with the fans in China.“Ifeelathomeevery time playing here. Honestly, that’sjustcrazy,”shesaid.

Meanwhile, sixth seed Pegula was a set down against Siniakova before fighting back to take the second set unchallenged She then clinched the set third for her 50th win of the seasonandboostherchances of qualifying for next month’s season-ending WTA Finals. Pegula’s last seven matches have all gone to three sets, with the world numbersixlosingjustoneof them “I guess I’m in really goodshape,”shejoked

American Gauff, seeded third, converted five of eight break points against German Siegemund, and has only dropped nine games across threeroundsinWuhansofar.

The French Open champion, who was defeated by Amanda Anisimov in the China Open semi-finals last week, will face either second seed Iga Swiatek or seventh seedJasminePaolininext

At the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals, Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech caused anupsetbysealinga6-36-4 victory over Canadian 12th seedFelixAuger-Aliassime

The 30-year-old is the cousin of qualifier Valentin Vacherot from Monaco, who beatDanish10thseedHolger RuneonThursdaytobecome the second lowest-ranked player to reach an ATP Masters1000semi-final,and faces 24-time Grand Slam winnerNovakDjokovicnext

Rinderknech’s last-four opponent will be either 16th seed Daniil Medvedev or seventh seed Alex de Minaur,whoplayeachother in Friday’s other quarterfinal.

Frompage32 testing players’ focus, precision, and course management on every hole.

Formanygolfers,mastering its fast, rolling greens is as muchamentalchallengeasa technicalone.

With a blend of experience,youthfulenergy, and unwavering team spirit, the Guyanese contingent is

ready to take on the challenge and proudly fly theirnation’sflagonforeign soil.

As play gets underway, golf fans back home will be keeping a close watch, hopingtoseefamiliarnames onceagaingracethepodium and bring glory to the Lusignan Golf Club and to Guyana.

Algeria qualify for the World Cup with win over Somalia

CAPETOWN,(Reuters)

-Algeriaaddedtheirnameto the list of World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, the fourthAfricanteamtobooka berth at next year’s finals in North America, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Somalia Mohamed Amoura nettedtwice–takinghisgoals tally in the qualifying campaign to eight – while captain Riyad Mahrez also scored. Victory for Algeria advanced them to an unassailable 22 points with one match still to play in GroupG.Itwillbetheirfifth WorldCupfinalsappearance butfirstsinceBrazilin2014.

The top team in each of the nine African groups qualifies automatically for the finals in Canada, Mexico andtheUS,andAlgeriajoin thealreadyqualifiedMorocco, Tunisia and Egypt. Amoura handed Algeria a seventhminute lead when Mahrez’s cross was missed by striker BaghdadBounedjahbutfound theBundesliga-basedforward unmarked at the back post to convert Mahrezthendoubled thelead12minuteslaterwith Amoura scoring his second, againfromaMahrezcross,in the57thminute

The fixture was a home game for Somalia, but because they do not have a suitable venue for internationalmatches,itwas hosted in Oran, handing Algeria the chance to celebrate qualification in front of a packed house at StadeMiloudHadefi.

UGANDAMOVE CLEARINSECOND SPOT

Uganda consolidated secondspotinthegroupwith a1-0victoryinBotswanaas JudeSsemugabinettedearly in the second half at Francistown.

They had been ahead of Mozambique on goal difference but are now three points clear after the Mozambicanslostathometo

Guinea, for whom teenage strikerAbdoulKarimTraore nettedtwiceintheir2-1win.

The 18-year-old opened the scoring in the second minute in Maputo and slammedhomethewinnerin the59thminute.

The four best runners-up across the nine groups will advance to a playoff in November for a possible additional slot for Africa at the2026WorldCup.

Namibia’s chances of securing one of the playoff berthswerehandedablowbya 3-1lossawaytoLiberia,who scored two early goals in Monrovia through Ayouba Kosiah’s third-minute penalty and a ninth-minute strikefromSulahmanaBah. EdwardLedlummadeit30 with nine minutes to go before Namibia netted a consolationgoal.

EQUATORIAL GUINEAFAILTO ARRIVEFORMATCH

Tunisia had already secured top spot in Group H last month with Namibia staying second on 15 points, onemorethanLiberia.

Malawi were supposed to host Equatorial Guinea, who failedtoarrivefortheclashin Blantyreandarelikelytoforfeit thepoints,keepingupMalawi’s chancesofearningtherunnersup slot. Earlier on Thursday, Kenya won 1-0 away in Burundi, with substitute Ryan Ogamscoringalatewinnerin theGroupFclash Burundi played with 10 men for all but the first five minutes of the match after striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimanawassentofffora dangerouschallengeonKenya goalkeeper Brian Bwire, who was injured and had to be replaced.

A further nine qualifiers weretobeplayedaroundAfrica on Friday, bringing the ninth roundofmatchestoaclose The final round begins on Sunday with fixtures through until Tuesday

Jaiswalnearsdoublehundred...

Frompage34 their cause either by dropping Sudharsan when thebatterwason58.

Sudharsan offered a leading edge towards short mid-wicket where Warrican divedtohisrightbuttheball jumped out of his cupped hands leaving bowler Justin Greaves crouching midpitch with his head in his hands Sudharsan looked primed for a maiden test hundred but Warrican

dismissedhimlbwtoendthe batter’s 193-run partnership withJaiswal.

Sudharsan reviewed the decision but could not get it overturned and left after hitting12foursinhissecond half-centuryineightinnings. Jaiswal then drove and cutwithelantoinchcloserto athirdtestdoublehundred.

Scores: India 318 for 2 (Jaiswal 173* , Sai Sudharsan 87) vs West Indies.

2025 GCB Queensway Senior Men’s Super50 Inter-county Round 1…

Demerara, Essequibo skirmish set for Hampton

Court today

Theopeninground

of the GCB

Q u e e n s w a y

Super50 Inter-county tournament begins today with Cinderella County home team Essequibo, hosting defending champs Demerara at the Joe Jagmohan Ground; HamptonCourt.

Following Thursday’s launch, the competition kicksintofull-drivewiththe Matthew Nandu-led Demerara team looking to upsetKemolSavoryandhis menintheirownbackyard.

With the likes of Raymond Perez, Deputy Ronaldo Alimohamed, Ashmead Nedd, Johnathan Van Lange, Mavindra Dindyal, Richie Looknauth and others forming a strong Demerara team, the champs will be keen on getting the most of their star-caliber playerscometoday

Savory will also be reliant on his stars, most notably Antony Adams, Ronsford Beaton, Kevon Boodie,KeemoPaulandthe dynamic Quentin Sampson at his disposal, making today’s contest a possible high-octaneencounter

The two sides will do battle tomorrow (Sunday) when Round 2 bowls off at the Lusignan Ground, East CoastDemerara.

Players will be keen on using this tournament to pushtheircasesforpossible selection ahead of the 2025 CWI CG United Super50 Cup which is slated to bowl offfromNovember19-29in Trinidad&Tobago.Match1 issettobowlofffrom9:00h.

5 5 5 & 5 5 + 5 5 + 5 : Matthew Nandu (Captain), Raymond Perez, Mavindra

Dindyal, Ushadeva Balgobin, Chanderpaul

R a m r a j , R o n a l d o

Alimohamed (Vice Captain),RichieLooknauth, Jonathan Van Lange, Chaitram Balgobin, Shamar Apple, Ashmead Nedd, RiyadLatif,ChrisHarryand Daniel Ross. Coach: Garvin Nedd, Manager: Surendra Hiralal

555+55"55: Junior Sinclair, Adrian Sukhwa, Rampertab Ramnauth, Tommani Ceasar, Garfield

Benjamin, Zeynul Ramsammy, Kevin Sinclair,

Meanwhile, the GCB Select XI led by the young Romeo Deonarain will be keenonfieldingtherightXI when they face a strong Berbice team led by pacer NialSmith.

Jonathan Rampersaud, Clinton Pestano, Omesh

Matura, Veerasammy

Permaul (Vice-Captain), Nial Smith (Captain), Sylus Tyndall, Isai Thorne and Leon Andrews Coach: Winston Smith, Manager: DavidBlack

55,5,55*5.5"55(: Kemol Savory (Captain), Antony Adams, Ronsford Beaton, Kevon Boodie, Mark Gonsalves, Keemo Paul, Khandai Ramkarran, Gulcharran Chulia, Ricardo Adams, Thaddeus Lovell, Kevon Stephen, Renaldo Renee, Elisha Ramdat, Quentin Sampson and Myhiem Khan Coach: Rayon De Costa, Manager: DelroyJacobs

555 555%555- 55: Orin Gibson, Romeo Deonarine (Captain), Ronaldo Jeffrey (Wicketkeeper), Brandon Jaikarran (Vice-Captain), Akshaya Persaud, Jayden Dowlin, Afraz Ali Budhu, Kwesi Mickle, Nityanand Mathura, Joshua Jones, Micah Amsterdam, Darwin

J o s e p h , R o m a r i o

Ramdeholl, Aryan Persaud, Carlos LaRose and

Rampersaud Ramnauth Coach: Julian Moore, Manager:TravisDowlin (CliftonRoss)

RyanDookieMemorialT20 Tournamentresumesthisweekend

Cricket action is set to resume in grand style this weekend as the East Bank

D e m e r a r a C r i c k e t Association (EBDCA) continues its Annual Ryan Dookie Memorial Annual T20 Cricket Tournament, following a brief hiatus due to adverse weather conditions.

Five highly-anticipated matches are on the cards across two venues — the Farm Community Centre Ground and Bel Vue Sports Centre, promising two days of thrilling cricket under the EBDCAbanner

The competition kicks offtoday(Saturday)at10:00 AMattheFarmCommunity Centre Ground, where Herstelling ‘A’ will clash with the seasoned side from Providence Cricket Club in what’sexpectedtobeatight opening encounter Later in

the evening, fans can look forward to fireworks as Demolition Cricket Club takeontheever-competitive Timehri Cricket Club in the secondmatchoftheday

Action continues on Sundaywithamorningfaceoff between the youthful EBDCAUnder-21 team and the spirited outfit of Silverbullet Sports Club Thatmatchwillalso (Continuedonpage29)

Ronaldo Alimohamed

Ashmead Nedd

Anthony Adams

DSB Suriname Invitational Tees Off Today...

Guyana’s golfers eye top finishes on Suriname’s pristine greens

The excitement is palpable as the DSB Suriname Invitational officially tees off today, bringing together some of theregion’sbestgolfersfora weekend o

rce c o m p e t i t i o n a n d camaraderie Representing the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC), Team Guyana is ready to make a strong statement on Suriname’s picturesque and challenging course.

L G C G r o u n d s Superintendent Brian Hackett, who is among the competitors, expressed optimism about the team’s readinessandprospects.

“It’sgreattobehere.The Guyanese team is all pumped and ready, and we’re expecting to do well. We had a solid practice session and were pleased with what we saw We’re confidentaboutsomestrong performances from our players We’ve brought some of our best—Patrick Prashad, Patanjilee Persaud, Troy Cadogan, Carlos Adams, Shanella London, and myself and many of whommadethepodiumlast

year and are determined to repeatthatsuccess.”

The Lusignan Golf Club will be proudly represented by Carlos Adams, Rakesh

ice Solomon, Avinash Persaud, Arnal Deo, Patanjallie Persaud, David Harry, Patrick Prashad, Chet Bowling, Mike Mangal, Lakeram Ramsundar, Orson Fergson, Troy Cadogan, Vishal Dhani, Maxim

Some of the LGC Golfers at the

The tournament unfolds attheParamariboGolfClub, a course renowned for its lush fairways, subtle elevation changes, and strategicallyplacedbunkers. Surrounded by mature trees and bordered by serene waterways, the course is as beautifulasitisdemanding,

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Final preliminary showdown set for today at MoE ground as Courts Pee Wee U11 Football continues

The Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Football Tournament storms into its final preliminary round todaywith12action-packed clashes lighting up the Ministry of Education ground. With three pitches primed for back-to-back football drama, this third round promises to be nothingshortofelectric.

Unbeaten giants like defending champions Santa Rosa Primary, Leonora, Potaro, Tucville, Charity, St John the Baptist, and West Ruimveldtarealllookingto lockinperfectrecordsahead of the round of 16. Meanwhile, teams like Winfer Garden, Agatash, Genesis Academy, St Gabriel’s, and Georgetown International Academy (GIA) are fighting for a critical second win to stay aliveinthecompetition.

Among the day’s headline clashes: At 11:00

AM, Batavia Primary will lock horns with a hungry StellaMarisunit.Highnoon seesLeonoraPrimaryaimto protecttheirunbeatenstreak against Agatash, while GenesisAcademy will have their hands full trying to containahigh-flyingStJohn theBaptist.Atthesametime, expect fireworks as West Ruimveldt takes on the equally undefeated Charity Primary in a high-stakes clash.

The heat continues; Ann’s Grove meets St Theressa in Match #32, a dominant Potaro Primary faces a desperate Redeemer Primary, Sophia lines up againstStAloysius,whileSt Gabriel’sandGIAbattleina do-or-die showdown in Match#35.

As the tournament, now in its 12th electrifying edition heads into the knockout stage, today’s results could shake up the standings and separate the contenders from the hopefuls.

ExpertlyrunbythePetra O rg a n i s a t i o n , t h e tournament is proudly presentedbyCourtsOptical, with valuable support from MVP Sports, Sterling Products Limited, SkyTec Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, N a t i o n a l S p o r t s Commission, and Demerara Mutual It remains sanctioned by the Ministry of Education. Let the goals flow and the dreams grow—RoundThreeishere!

ClosingoutRoundThree stage:StPiuswillfancytheir chances against a winless Clonbrook Primary, Winfer Garden eyes a ticket to the next stage versus Smith Memorial, Tucville looks to grabanearlyleadagainstSt Mary and Marian Academy squares off with struggling StStephen’s.

Mangra, Keshan Bacchus, B

Chandra,BrianHackett,and EurekaGiddings.

practice session.

Khan’s Construction on board with One Guyana Inter-Region Ten\10 Softball Cup

As softball teams and fans are eagerly waiting for the start of the country’s biggest open softball tournament, which is slated to take place from 2nd to 30th November 2025 at various venues across the

r e g i o n s , K h a n ’ s C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d Transportation Services Inc. has once again given its support towards the tournament In a simple handingoverofsponsorship, Ms. Nalini Khan stated that her entity is very pleased to supportthetournamentonce again,asitisinits2ndyear, andwishestheorganizersall the best and hopes for a smooth running of the tournamentasoflastyear Shealsowentontowish all the teams the very best andisexcitedthatthisyear’s tournament has included femaleteamstobepartofit.

Ms.AkazeThompsonof RS Sports thanked Mr Shaffiek Khan, Ms. Nalini

Khan, and all at their entity

for supporting the tournament for the second year and assured the sponsors that the organisers are going to ensure that this year’s tournament, which is expected to be bigger and better, will be run smoothly aslastyear

Ms. Thompson went on to state that this year’s tournamentisexpectedtobe playedinallofGuyana’sten administrativeregionsandis set to be bigger and better with the inclusion of the open female category and with more attractive prizes upforgrabs.

Last year’s inaugural tournament which was played in the male open categoryandsawHypePark of Parika in region 3 got better of their opponents Regalofregion4inthefinal at the Bath Community Centre Ground on the West Coast Berbice, as they walk awaywiththeinauguraltitle,

the MVP, best bowler, best batsmanandmanofthefinal prizes.

Theorganisershavesaid that softball cricket is the grassroots of all forms of cricket, and it nurtures our youthstomoveoninplaying all forms of the game at the veryhighestlevel,anditalso brings families, friends, and communitiestogether.

The tournament is being coordinated by RS Sports.

A c c o r d i n g t o t h e coordinators, all regional winning teams will be awardedcashincentivesand trophies,whileprizeswillbe given to the runners-up, regional MVPs, Best bowlers, Best Batter, Player of the finals, and Player of thematches.

While in the national playoffs, the national winners will be given more lucrative cash incentives to walkawaywith. Prizeswill also be awarded to the tournament’s MVPs, Best Bowler, Best Batter, and PlayerofFinals.

The winner of each region will battle in the national playoffs at a venue tobenamed.

It’s the true belief of the organizers that the tournament once again will bring our people together a c r o s s v a r i o u s villages/communities/regio ns in unity through sports and strengthen the game of softballcricketlocally

The tournament will continue to use supreme balls, and it’s a one-game knockout competition that

Hunters,StrikersleadrespectivePoolsas competitionheatsupinBigManT20Cricket

Competition has been on a high following last weekend’s string of games as action in the 2025 Over-40’s T20 Big Man Cricket tournament continued across the country

Blairmont Hunters lead Pool A with 4 points while their counterparts across in the B Pool, North Soesdyke Strikers also lead their group with 4 points, as both teams recordedrespectivewinsrecently

However,bothnumberoneteamswillbe cautious of their number two ranked opponents,asVNSCCsharethenumberone spotalongwiththeStrikersinPoolB,having alsorackedup4points.

Albion Masters also have a clear shot at the top, as they also sit on 4 points and are currentlytiedwithPoolAleaders,Blairmont.

Upcoming matches from Round 3 and 4 continue this weekend withAlbion Masters andEx-PolicedobattleatAlbionGround.

will use round-arm bowling withextrasinplace.

The coordinators said they are looking forward to support from corporate Guyana in making this

OverattheJaiHindGround,hometeam Jaguars will face Enterprise Star Sports, while Blairmont Hunters and Legend RangersbattleatCottonTreeGround;allas partofPoolA’sactionsetfortodayat13:00h respectively

AlsoonSaturdayinPoolB,matcheswill featureencountersbetweenNorthSoesdyke and VNS CC at Enmore, while West Bank Warriors battle Black Hawks at Eve Leary Ground.

Sunday’s Round 4 fixtures for Pool A, features Jaguars and Police at Jai Hind Ground, GT Royals and Enterprise Star SportsatEnmoreGroundfrom10:00h,with the Masters and Enterprise playing the final matchofthePoolfrom13:00h.

PoolBwillhaveonegamebowlingoffat 13:00 hrs, with the Hawks battling Vintage Strikers at Belle Vue Ground, with North Soesdykedrawingabye.

second edition of the InterRegion Tournament possible, as the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports has already indicated its support for the tournament underitsOneGuyanabrand. Interested teams across the country can register via WhatsApp 726-1386, and registration closes on the 25thofOctober

Ms. Akaze Thompson (Left) of RS Sports receiving sponsorship from Mrs. Khan of Khan’s Construction and Transportation Service Inc.

Jaiswal nears double hundred as India reach 318-2 against West Indies

N E W D E L H I , (Reuters) - India opener

Yashasvi Jaiswal feasted on a modest West Indies attack

andstruckamajestic173not out to power the hosts to a commanding 318-2 on the opening day of the second

and final test at the Arun JaitleyStadiumonFriday Jaiswalhit22foursinhis fifth 150-plus score in tests

toshowwhyheisoneofthe world’s most exciting batsmen.

India captain Shubman Gill was batting on 20 at stumpsandwouldbepleased athowhisbattersvindicated hisdecisiontobatfirstinthe bid to secure a 2-0 series sweep.

“We all know that he (Jaiswal) is very aggressive and he likes to score runs quickly,” India’s batting coachSitanshuKotaksaidof how the opener paced his knock.

“Even after being not so aggressive, he’s still batting on 173. That shows how goodhe’sbatted Ithinkhe

wasbrillianttoday.”

It was the first time Gill hadwonthetosssincetaking over as India test captain earlierthisyear

KLRahul(38)surviveda closelbwappealbutJaiswal was rock solid during their openingstandof58.

Touring captain Roston Chase opted for spin from both ends and harnessed Jomel Warrican with Khary Pierre.

WarricanluredRahulout of the crease with his third delivery and spun it past the bat Wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach,oneoftwonewfaces in the West Indies playing XI, had all the time in the

worldtowhipoffthebails. Jaiswal reached his fifty in the first over after lunch when he hit Jayden Seales for three fours and brought up his seventh test hundred, taking two off Pierre’s bowling.

The 23-year-old removed his gloves and helmet, made a heart sign and blew kisses in celebration.Questions have beenraisedaboutwhetherB Sai Sudharsan has what it takes to succeed in the crucialnumberthreeslotbut the left-hander responded in stylewithafluent87. WestIndiesdidnothelp (Continuedonpage30)

Hackettoptimisticaheadof2025

Suriname

InvitationalGolftourney -LusignanGolferslandinSuriname, eyeGloryatNationalOpen

The Lusignan Golf Club team has touched down in Paramaribo, ready to fly the Guyanese flag high at this weekend’s Invitational National Open, a marquee event on the regional golf calendar

Thesquad,ledbyveteran captain Brian Hackett, arrived on Friday brimming with confidence after weeks of focused preparation on home turf at the Lusignan Golf Club The team is aiming not just to compete buttodominate,withseveral podium finishers from last yearreturningtothelineup.

Speaking shortly after arrival, Hackett gave an upbeat update on the team’s morale and readiness. “The Guyanese team is all pumpedandreadytogo,”he said.“We’vegotafullsquad thatiscomingouttoday,and weexpecttodoreallywell.”

Withtournamentplayset to tee off today (Saturday), the team wasted no time getting into gear, heading straight into a packed practice session on Friday afternoon.

“Most of the guys are going to be trying to feel theirwayaround,gettingthe yardagerightandreadingthe greens properly,” Hackett explained.“Today’spractice sessionwasabitoftouchand go,butitserveditspurpose.”

Hackett emphasized that thesquaddidn’ttraveljustto make up numbers “We expect a strong showing fromthefullteam.We’vegot all the star players here, names like Patrick, Persaud, Troy, Carlos, Chanelle, and myself. Every one of us made the podium last year, and we’re looking to repeat thatsuccess.”

The conditions in Paramaribo have also added to the optimism “The atmosphere is great, the weather’s perfect, and the greens are in top condition. We’re excited to get going and have a great time at the SurinameOpen.”

T h e G u y a n e s e contingentwillbelookingto make a big statement this weekend,andbasedonearly signs, they’ve come with boththetalentandtheintent todojustthat.

Sai Sudharsan fell on 87. (AFP/Getty Images)

Brian Hackett

Region 3 leading the Way, as Golf officially Introduced to all School levels

Region 3 became the first region to introduce Golf to all levels of schools, as part of their Physical Education programme.

Region Three made historybybecomingthefirst in Guyana to formally introduce golf across all levelsofeducationincluding nursery, primary, and secondary; as part of its Physical Education (PE) curriculum.

REDOMr AkbarChintu spearheaded the initiative, aiming to provide students withanadditional,inclusive

sporting option that promotes both physical development and valuable lifeskills.

“Iamveryexcitedabout this venture, which we have been planning for several months,” Mr Chintu said.

“Leguan Secondary has already proven our region’s talent by being two-time

National Golf Champions and this year’s runner-up. With programs like this, Region Three will continue todominate!”

During a recent Head Teachers’gatheringattended by over 150 educators, participantswereintroduced to the fundamentals of the gameandeventookpartina putting contest with prizesawardedtowinners.

President of the Guyana GolfAssociation(GGA)and designer/developer of the Westside Golf Course, Mr AleemHussain,deliveredan engagingpresentationonthe benefits of introducing golf totheeducationsystem.

“Region Three is home toGuyana’sonlytrulypublic golf course,” Mr Hussain

REDO Mr Akbar Chintu and GGA president Aleem Hussain presenting the prize to the winning Head Teacher

partnerships with the Texas Golf Association, LPGA, and USGA, the sport gives our youth opportunities to

universitiesworldwide.Golf

networking and career pathways;especiallyasit’sa sport widely played by international professionals andexpatriates.”

REO Mr Hardyal expressed appreciation to Mr Hussain and the Westside Golf Course team for making the facility availabletostudents.

“Theoffertoprovidethe golfcourseforourchildren’s PE activities every Friday is a tremendous opportunity,”

Mr Hardyal said. “Many schools lack access to open grounds, and this initiative ensures that all students can actively participate in m

education We will take advantage of this immediately.”

With this bold move, Region Three in partnership with the Guyana Golf Association will set the standard for educational innovation, promoting golf as a tool for youth development,discipline,and opportunity (CliftonRoss)

Jaiswal nears double hundred as India reach 318-2 against West Indies

Exciting matchup set for 3:00pm between MarianAcademy and St Stephens Primary

Courts Optical Pee Wee Football action continues with St Pius Primary going up against Clonbrook Primary.

Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his seventh Test century. (AFP/Getty Images)

Tevin Imlach demolishes the stumps to have KLRahul stumped. (AFP/Getty Images)