Dead:AdrianaYounge
Shawn Prince Nick Sumair
Govt. borrows US$350 million more from IDB
Table showing payments made to external creditors
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Bank (IDB) Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$350 million loantoGuyana,whichitsays underpins the country's ongoingeffortstomodernise and expand its social protectionsystems.
In approving this second and final operation in a programmatic series (the first of which was cofinancedwithGlobalAffairs Canada), the IDB said it recognises Guyana's strong
m a c r o e c o n o m i c performance and its commitment to inclusive social reform. The loan will support the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS) in
enhancingtheefficiencyand reachofitssocialsafetynet, with a focus on digital transformation, inclusion, and empowerment of vulnerable groups Key components of the programmeinclude: 1 Digital Transformation of Social Services: Streamlining and digitalising MHSSS processes to reduce transaction costs and improveservicedeliveryfor beneficiaries.
2 Enhanced Senior Citizens' Pension Program: Supported over 82,000 senior citizens, expanded accesstoelectronicpayment systems.
3 Expanded Public Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Increasing the
coverage of the Public Assistance program, which has already supported more than 6,000 individuals with disabilities.
4 Growth of the Learning Lab: Scaling up trainingprogramsthatequip persons with disabilities with employability skills, adaptive living techniques, and tools for improved qualityoflife.
5. Women's Economic Empowerment: Expanding the Women's Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) Business Clinic to provide women with training in business management, legal literacy, andaccesstofunding.
6. Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Strengthening the Survivors
Sleeping carjackers sent to prison
…funds to expand social protection programmes
Advocates program and the Counter Trafficking in Persons Unit to provide comprehensive support to survivors.
7. NationalAction Plan Against Human Trafficking: Supporting the development of a coordinated, interinstitutional strategy to combathumantrafficking.
According to the bank, theseinitiatives,launchedin 2023, reflect a holistic approach to social protection, targeting the most disadvantaged and underserved populations in Guyana.
The IDB loan features a 20-yearamortisationperiod, a 5.5-year grace period, a one-year disbursement window, and a SOFR-based interestrate.“Thisoperation
ballooning debt, of which US$80M went towards interest.
This is according to a report from Central Bank.
According to the document, approximately US$79 9M was paid in interest by the country on its total stock of external and domestic debt.
Itisimportanttonotethatby theendof2024,thecountry's total debt stood at almost US$6B, after closing 2023 with a total public debt of US$4.5B.
Back in January 2023, theIDBhadreleasedareport cautioning Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries against 'excessive' borrowing and urged governments to bring their debts down to more prudent levels.
dangers of excessive debt, thecurrentsituationinLatin America and the Caribbean isworrisome,”theIDBsaid. IDBsaidpublicdebtservesa critical role for countries to pursue public investment projects,implementcountercyclical policies, and provide support to economies in the face of negativeshocks.
However, the IDB warned that if public debt becomes too large or is not managed with sufficient caution, interest costs may balloon, growth prospects maysuffer,andinthelimit,a costly debt crisis may be provoked.
Shawn Prince
The two men caught sleeping in a car they had hijacked from a taxi driver werechargedandremanded toprisononWednesday The men have been identified as 22-year-old Shawn Prince, an auto bodywork technician of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and Nick Sumair, a 26-year-old construction worker of GoodHopePhase2,ECD. They appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate's Court before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce, wherethechargeofrobbery under arms was read to them. Prince and Sumair pleaded not guilty and were remanded until their next court date, scheduled for August4,2025. Kaieteur News reported on Wednesday that ranks had captured two carjackers sleepinginataxidriver'scar hoursaftertheyhadtiedhim upandthrownhimoutofthe vehicle. They were nabbed in the Lusignan backlands, East Coast Demerara (ECD), late Sunday night nexttoawoodenhouse.The car was covered with what (Continuedonpage8)
showcases the IDB's commitment to supporting G u y a n a ' s s o c i a l development agenda that providesopportunitiesforall andbuildingamoreresilient society,”thebanksaid.
The Government of Guyana(GoG)in2024spent a total of US$196M to service the country's
In its report titled 'Dealing with Debt – Less RiskforMoreGrowthinthe Latin America and the Caribbean' , the IDB disclosed at that time that debt has risen and stands at some US$5.8 trillion, which is 117 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the region “Given the
According to the report, governmentscanbringdown their debt levels by improving spending efficiency,expandingthetax base, and seeking wider reforms to enhance fiscal balances and boost growth. The IDB said that there are many reasons why public debt levels should be lower than they currently are, highlighting that there are several ways to reduce that debt.
Table showing the country's domestic debt repayment
Nick Sumair
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EDITORIAL
New Judges
GuyananowhassevennewCourtofAppealJudges Good thingscometothosewhoarepatient Theannouncementfrom PresidentAli of these seven new judges is a cause for rising expectations The machinery of the judiciary is now better equippedtomovealonglesslaboriously. Thereshouldbesome clearing of backlogs, through more timely and efficient rulings on matters that have encountered a chokepoint in the judicial pipeline. There must also be a cautious procession as the seven new judges are ushered into a highertierofGuyana'scourtsystem. Allowancemustbe madeforthewiderangeofinspiringhumanideasandroom toaccommodatetheextentofindividualfrailties. We,atthispaper,arelookingforwardtocourageousjudges and their judgments We think that among the seven new judges, there is a wealth of judicial acumen, which should contributetothedeliveryofwiseverdictsthatarecharacterised by independence Having said that, there is cognisance that judgesdonotfunctioninavacuum,nordotheyoperatefrom someremoteislandthatmakesthemoutoftouchwithwhat isgoingonintherealworld. Likeanyotherperson,judges have their biases and their inclinations, which the more disciplined and principled ones can manage, so that the greatergoodisserved. Thisisofthegreatestsignificance inGuyana,wherealmosteverythingisturnedonitshead, due to being seen through a partisan lens. The national interests are what must come first. We take a chance and anticipate that the nasty politics and unacceptable partisanshipinthelargerenvironmentwillnotbeallowed to intrude into the judicial arena and judicial weighing. Justiceisnotjustblindfolded;itmustalsoimpressasbeing colorblind and blind to the pull of politics when the blindfoldsaretakenoff.
Caution and inspiration should flow from other countries Oneisaneighbouringone,becausewhenthejudiciaryissubject topacking,thentheoutcomesareforegone Theyarestacked againstthestandardsofrationaljustice Inotherwords,menand womenappointedbypoliticiansfrequentlytilttheirthinkingand their judicial holdings towards what is believed to please those responsible for where they are. We have seen in Guyanahowobscenelysomepoliticianshavereactedtoa rulingfavouringthiscountry'sinterests,andthatshouldbe allthatisneededtoappreciatetheenormouspressureson judges and their rulings. Judicial integrity should prevail overanypartisanexpectations. Anotherpieceofevidence ofhowpoliticscancontaminateselectionsforthejudiciary at different levels stands in the deformed situation involvingthesubstantiveappointmentsofchancellorofthe judiciaryandchiefjusticeofGuyana'scourts.
Guyanese judges, old and new, stuck where they are or elevatedtoahigherlevel,cannotbeunconsciousofthewaythe winds blow here How much of this impacts their interpretationsofthelawandtheirrelateddecisionsinsensitive cases is a matter for the future to disclose Local judges, however, should also note keenly what is going on in the United States. In a nutshell, the judiciary is now looked upon as the last bastion of restraint and of constitutional integrity,inacountrythathasseeminglyabandonedallof itsonceveneratedstandards,itspowerfulgloballeadership example. All of the judges have been appointed by politicians, yet some of them have manifested the fearlessness and honesty required by law and circumstancestomaintaintheirindependenceinhowthey rule. Wherethe executive has run amok, and the two top lawmaking bodies inAmerica have largely gone along to stay in favour, the judiciary has been that one beacon of lightintheUS. Guyanesejudgescanlearnalotfromtheir UScounterparts,morethantheydidininstitutionsoflegal learning,andfromthelocalenvironment.Wethinkthatmost of them should be up to the demands that will come before them We also think that they will succeed in rising above Guyana'sdangerouspoliticaltides Timewillproveuseitherto beunrealistic,orwell-groundedinwhatthesevennewcourtof appealjudgesjoinwiththeiroldercolleaguestodeliver
Nandlall's words crystal clear of motive to nullify Court's decision on oil spill bill
DearEditor, P r e s i d e n t A l i disappointedly betrayed the nation with his assent to the Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and ResponsibilityBill(theBill), ignoring the numerous troubling concerns and forebodings brought to his a
nt Guyanese, Caribbean and other international experts. Thisalsoincludesascathing r e b u k e b y t h e Commonwealth Lawyers Association, citing the Government's breaches of international commitments
such as the Escazu Agreement, UN Convention oftheLawoftheSea,andthe TreatyofChaguaramas.
Instead, the President abdicated to the ignorance and disloyalty of Attorney General(AG)Nandlall,who, by his own undisguised words, made it crystal clear of his only motive to overthrow Judge Kissoon's Decision which checked the PPPCGovernment'sattempt to remove the requirement for unlimited financial Assurance enshrined by the Coalition.
ThoughtheMacondooil spill in the Gulf of Mexico costed $145 Billion USD, nearly 30 times Guyana's national budget, the PPPC soughttocallouslyslashthis unlimitedamount,cappingit at $2B, which was nixed by the Judge, thus saving Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean from a potential environmental “calamitous disaster” and financial bankruptcy in case of an oil spill.
Innouncertainterms,the veteran Honorable Judge Kissoon described the Coalition's Permit requirement for unlimited
liability as “expressed in clear unambiguous terms” and “such a course of action toviolatethepermitismade permissible only by a derelict, pliant and submissive EPA which has descended into a state of slumber at the critical juncture of an emerging oil sector and has, at every juncture,engagedinacourse of action to undermine and erode the terms and conditions of its own permit”; and that “The government is submissive andrelegateditselftoastate of laxity and abdicated its responsibilities, thereby putting this nation and its people in grave potential danger of calamitous disaster”.
This stern public scolding of the PPPC for its “submissiveness” and sellout to Exxon has ever sincetormentedNandlall,so helookedforawaytoexact revenge He first fought tooth and nail against Guyana in going all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice to be allowed to conjoin Exxon in appealing the Judge's Decision However, realising he won't stand a ghost of a chance in the courts, and that his selloutofGuyanawillbeon the ballot at the upcoming elections, he resorted to abusing the powers of the LegislativeBranchtosatisfy hisaim,pellucidlyexpressed by his own words in Parliament.
Nandlall's undisguised words of Contempt for the Judiciary
Nandlall's naked motive tonullifytheJudicialBranch could not have been made any clearer than by his own unmistakable words in Parliament when, in
defendingtheBill,hesaid:
Ÿ “Must we allow decisions to remain onrecordthatdoesn't makesenseinlaw”;
Ÿ “Mustwebeallowed to remain frustrated by an ill-informed decisionbycourt”;
Ÿ “It would be highly irresponsibletoleave that decision on the publicrecord”;and
Ÿ “That decision distortsthelawofthe country”
It is shocking that this AG seems to be either ignorantoftheConstitution's separation of powers of the Judicial, Legislative and Executive Branches of Government,orheisjusthell bent on imposing the authoritarian behaviour of the PPPC. Regardless, such action inflicts a troubling assault on the democracy of Guyana via the PPPC's skin of the teeth single seat majority emasculating the Judiciarybyfiatoftheparty to not only start with the overthrow of this ruling, but setsadangerousprecedentof doing same for all future Court decisions they don't like.
Nandlall's incoherence and confusion, arguing with himself
In his weekly diatribe to defend the bogus Bill, Nandlall incoherently and confusingly argues with himself, being both for and against “unlimited liability” coverage. If it sounds too unbelievable to be true, judgeforyourselveswhenhe emphaticallysays:
· “TheBilldoesnot limit liabilities, no limit and caponliabilityatall,none”; and
· “Wesaidno!No cap on liability, none!
Whereverthedamageflows, liability runs with the damage”.
Less than 10 minutes afterwards, he spun heads withtheasininitythat:
· “Wedon'tputacap but it cannot be unlimited”; and
· “Thereisnosuch thingasunlimitedliability”
Is this for real that our supposed learned AG does not comprehend the simple English language that “no limit”or“nocap”meansthe sameas“unlimited”!?
Asifthatwasnotenough to have a good laugh, the manwentontopassionately argue with himself that “we deliberately kept the Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) inplace”toensurenolimitor cap How could this be described as anything but doltishness,sincethePCGis explicitly defined the same as “unlimited liability” in boththePermitsandinJudge Kissoon'sruling?
Inotherwords,thisman is stupidly arguing with himself, saying that he is in favour of the PCG, which means 'unlimited liability', but against “unlimited l i a b i l i t y ” I t i s embarrassingly obvious that this supposed learned AG either did not read the permits or the Judge's Decision, or he does not understand what he reads –poorGuyana!
The foregoing has made it obvious why Nandlall has gone into hiding from my challengeforapublicdebate with him on this Bill. Now that I understand why, I would still love for him to provide a substitute, such as VP Jagdeo or his other bossman,Routledge.
Sincerely, Dr VincentAdams
Comparing Indian Arrival Day in Guyana and Trinidad
DearEditor, I attended IndianArrival Day celebrations all over Trinidad over the last extended weekend. I have beenattendingannualIndian Arrival Day celebrations in Trinidad going back to the 1980s. The celebrations in Trinidad were in sharp contrastwiththoseIattended in Guyana over the last severaldecades.TheGuyana celebrations appeared lowkey when compared with thoseinTrinidad.TheIndian Trinidadians, the Indian dominated political party,
and Indian (especially Hindu)organisationsarenot bashful or embarrassed about celebrating their identity, displaying pride in whotheyare;thereseemsto be deep ethno-nationalism similar to the nationalism displayed by Afros on Emancipation Day The Indian and even Afro MPs areinfullIndianregalia. As in all other girmitya countries (or countries that experienced indentureship) a
n indentureship, except in Guyana,thedaythatIndians first landed is known as Indian Arrival Day In Guyana,thegovernmentthat owes its presence to Indians and its very survival, officially calls the day Arrival Day All other political parties in Guyana agree to change the name to what it really is. Jamaica, Grenada, St Vincent, Trinidad, Suriname, South Africa, Fiji, Mauritius, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion, French Guiana, Seychelles, among others, call it “IndianArrival Day”.
In several territories and countries, it is observed as a national day or holiday, including Trinidad. Myself and several other activists from around the region, North America, Reunion, Fiji,etc.areapproachingthe Indiangovernmenttohavea “national girmitya day” in memory of those who were indentured; the indentured sufferedandtheirexperience needs to be commemorated andremembered.
The Indian Arrival Day observancesinTrinidad (Continueonpage6)
The PPP/C is in a state of desperation
DearEditor, It is a sad day for my country Politics, at its core, should be about making a meaningfuldifferenceinthe lives of people through representation.
Yet,inrecentmonthsand days, I have observed various political figures and parties publicly endorsing Mr Irfaan Ali for a second term in the upcoming 2025 General and Regional Elections, scheduled for September1,2025.
Since August 2020, we have witnessed how the PPP/C administration has treated Guyanese, particularly those who are criticaloftheirgovernance.
In this deepening national crisis, the struggle for justice by the family and friends of Adriana Younge standsasapainfulexample.
Thegovernment'sfailure to ensure a thorough investigationandtoholdthe perpetrators accountable, especially when those individuals appear to be under state protection, is deeplytroubling.
Yet, despite such glaring injustices,peoplecontinueto endorse this administration, presentinganarrativethatall is well, that President Ali's governance has been flawless, and that he is deservingofanotherterm.
substandard What's conspicuously missing from these endorsements is an honestreflectiononhowthe lives of ordinary Guyanese have changed since August 2020. The escalating cost of livingcontinuestosuffocate families If an evidence-
based survey were conducted across all ten administrative regions, even withamodestsamplesize,it would reveal that for many, very little has changed for thebetter Aquickglanceacrossthe major sectors reveals increasing levels of corruption.
Take, for example, the 12-storey office complex project, for which $8.6 billion was approved since 2022, through the Ministry ofPublicWorks.
To date, there is little to no progress visible, no steel frames, and no substantive development. In the health sector, while 12 new “stateof-the-art” hospitals were promised, not a single one has been commissioned Minister Frank Anthony, during his 2025 budget presentation, promised that the Diamond facility would beopenedbyApril2025. We are now in June, and the promise remains unfulfilled.
Instead of upgrading existing facilities, the government has opted for
Many endorsements hinge on the claim of “development.”Whilesome i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l improvements have occurred,muchofitremains
Guyana must show the world
grand new investments, all while citizens continue to suffer through poor healthcare, frequent drug shortages, and overall decliningservice.
Let me be clear, endorsements do not equate to electoral victory What truly matters is whether those offering these endorsements can genuinely in
uence t
voting population, especially when somanyGuyanesehavelost confidenceandtrustinthem duetotheirrecklessconduct.
As I conclude, Editor, I remind readers that noise in the marketplace does not
determine the success of its sales.
I therefore urge Guyanese to act with wisdom in the upcoming elections.
This is not just another vote, it is a once-in-alifetime decision that can saveGuyanafromthemoral decay it currently endures under an administration that continues to drain the t r e a s u r y w i t h o u t t r a n s p a r e n c y o r accountability
ThePPP/Cisinastateof desperation, and they will accept endorsements from anyonewillingtoofferthem,
no matter how lacking in convictionorprinciple.
But I ask: how can I, in good conscience, endorse a governmentthathasbelittled andbatteredourpeople?
How can I support a government that refuses to confirm the Chancellor and Chief Justice, and instead has weaponised the judiciary?
How can I support an administrationthathasfailed to deliver justice to the families of the Henry Boys, Orin Boston, Sergeant Alex Vaughn,andsomanyothers?
HowcanIstandbehinda regime that has exerted overreaching control over state institutions while robbing the people in broad daylight?
The list of grievances is too long, and so, I will rest mycase.Butletusnotforget thesetruths.Guyanamustbe savedfromthePPP/C.
Let us unite and work together to bring about the change our nation urgently needs.
Yourssincerely,
How can I support a g o v e r n m e n t t h a t systematically discriminates against and victimises innocentGuyanese?
AnnetteFerguson,MP
Bringing Education to All Guyanese
DearEditor,
Educational reform, as it relates to accessibility and affordability, is the key to changing individual Guyanese lives through education. A recent, less than two years, program launchedbytheGovernment of Guyana, the Guyana OnlineAcademyofLearning (GOAL), allows Guyanese regardless of geographic region, race, gender, to receive scholarships to pursue certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees through an expanding pool ofpartneringinstitutionsand universities.
breakthecycleofpoverty It leads to enhanced civic engagement across all races oftheGuyanesepeople.This is necessary as Guyana is reaching new heights economically and heading intoamoreinclusivesociety President Irfan Ali, a strong advocate for educational reform, has been noted for sayingthat“Educationisnot merely a means to secure a job;itisthefoundationupon which we build our future, foster critical thinking, and cultivatethespiritofinquiry that drives societal progress.”
As such, Guyana has tackled the major issues of a c c e s s i b i l i t y a n d affordability, bringing educationtoeveryGuyanese household Guyana has manycommunitiesinremote parts of the country where accessibility is difficult However, this GOAL program tackles that issue head-on with the use of technologyandinnovation.
This is our moment to show the world that a small state can make a difference forpeaceandunity.
DearEditor, Guyana has assumed the presidency of the UNSC for the month of June, with the President to chair a session onJune19. Guyana must use the authorityofthesesessionsto push the Palestinian cause, particularly a lasting peace planandprocess. Wemust notallowtheseopportunities to go begging or be squandered in this rallying cause. Wemustholdfirmto the cause of peace and the endofallconflictandhuman suffering, despite pushback from those with a different agenda.
Regards, ShamshunMohamed
There is an inherently transformative nature of education for many Guyanese who are participating in the GOAL program Certainly, the economic benefits include higher salaries, better job opportunitiesandforsometo
His government certainly has pressed forward to bring change to the educational system, impacting every Guyanese across the country For Guyana as a country to sustain its record economic growth,36percentprojected for2024,itmustcontinueto focusonGuyaneseandtheir skillsandknowledgeneeded for the new economy This meanspreparingeveryoneto increase their personal development, hence their literacy,criticalthinkingand specialised knowledge in emerging fields such as oil and gas, agriculture, commerce,technology,etc.
GOAL's objective is to deliver on the personal and professionaldevelopmentof
Guyanesebyoffering20,000 scholarships by 2025 Recently, the Government announcedthatapprovalhas been granted for 7,782 Guyana Online Academy of L e a r n i n g ( G O A L ) Scholarships and that the successfulapplicantswillbe informed, which represents 39 percent of the goal by 2025 This is just a remarkable feat given the newness of the program to give Guyanese the opportunity to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees. Amajor feature of the GOAL program is the diversity of programs offeredthroughitsmorethan six partnering institutions, offering more than 184 undergraduate degrees, 181 master's degrees, and 109 vocational courses This diversity of academic programofferingsisnotonly necessary to offer unique educational opportunities to Guyanese, but also can be done without major investmentsattheUniversity of Guyana. Minister Ashni Singhstatedthat“theGOAL initiative is in keeping with Government's commitment to improve the country's educational and skills trainingcapacitytomatchits aggressive economic diversification programme and continued rapid economic
Economistswouldarguethat unlessthereisanavailability
knowledgeable labour pool, the impressive economic growthcannotbesustained.
asynchronous modality, can be daunting for a student returning or attempting to beginadegree.Thisiswhyit is necessary to continue to support the GOAL administrative staff so they cansupportstudents.Metrics to measure outcomes of this programme must include direct measures to assess
nd application of knowledge in
ssion For economists like myself, we will see the development of themostimportantingredient in economic development, and that is the human
o p m
n
, t h e entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to change with times Guyana's educational reform policyisdoingjustthat!!
Respectfully, Dr Tilokie Arnold Depoo,Economist
Mr. Lewis, Where Were You in 2020?
DearEditor,
Mr Lincoln Lewis recently wrote a letter to the editor The tone of his language in his letter can easily be described as abusiveandinsulting.
MrLewismakesthree'or else' demands. He wants them implemented in 90 days:
1. A clean, credible voters'list
2 Biometric voter verification
3 Total reform of GECOM
Having laid down his demands, Mr Lewis then proceeded to issue what implicitlywasanultimatum: 'I urge my fellow Guyanese to support every lawful action necessary to protect our democratic rights. We cannot remain silent while our democracy is being dismantled before our eyes. And the time to act is now, nottomorrow Now!'
Mr Lewis' call for 'Lawful action' was in effect a euphemism for protest actions. And his talk about protecting ''our democratic rights'soundsratherRipVan Winkle-ish.
I searched for references foramorecombativecallby
Lewis during the MarchAugust 2020 period when persons associated with the APNU+AFCweretrampling on the democratic rights of the electorate to elect the government of their choice.
Predictably, I came up empty-handed. I can only conclude that Mr Lewis' reference to 'democratic rights' is a political football to be kicked around so long as it is the PPP/C who is in government.
Standing on a high ground, Mr Lewis proceeded to make a flawed comparative 'analysis' to justify his call for elections nottobeheldunlesshisthree demands are met; 'In 1990, respondingtodemandsfrom political parties and civil society, President Desmond Hoyte rescinded the prorogationofParliamentto address urgent calls for electoralreform.'Lewisthen madeanunhingedleapfrom 1990 to 2025, suggesting that PresidentAli should do as Hoyte did in 1990. In so d o i n g , M r. L e w i s convenientlyoverlookedthe factthatPresidentHoytedid not agree to institute a slew ofelectoralreformsasanact of benevolence; he did so
underimmensepressure.Let me remind Mr Lewis, Mr Hoytewascalleduponbythe thenUSBushadministration and a number of American congressmen and Senators, as well as Canadian and British parliamentarians and the Carter Centre, to implement electoral reforms.At first, he deemed electoral reforms 'logistical nightmares' but under pressure,herelented.
Further, Mr Hoyte was cautionedthatfailuretohold freeandfairelectionswould, ineffect,jeopardisehisIMFfunded Economic Recovery Programme(ERP).
In case Mr Lewis may have experienced a senior moment, he should be reminded that domestically, pressure was exerted by the joint political opposition underthePatrioticCoalition for Democracy (PCD), whose leaders also pressed for electoral reforms. More significantly, the business community, as well as the Heads of the Catholic and Anglican churches in Guyana at that time, joined in the call for free and fair elections.
Since Mr Lewis will deny that he is in another
stratosphere, perhaps he can say whether the conditions todayaresimilartothosethat existedin1990?Andmaybe he can offer an explanation, if he can, about what's keeping the leaders of the political opposition who, ratherthanflockingtogether, are at each other's throats withdaggersdrawn,moreso when their benefactors and mediators have all failed, having been effectively sidelined.
WhileMrLewisistrying t o s o r t o u t t h o s e conundrums,perhapshecan attempttoexplaintoreaders his assertion that 'The workingclassofthiscountry fought hard for the right to 'one-man-one-vote.'
While this assertion is noteworthy, what Lewis failed to tell readers is why, how and who denied the sameworkingclass,theright toelectagovernmentoftheir choice because of rigged elections in 1968, 1970 (LGE), 1973, 1978 (referendum),1980,1985,in 1990 when attempts were madetodosounsuccessfully and in 2020 when it was again attempted but failed. The big question that remains unanswered is:
where was Mr Lewis' voice duringthepoliticallystormy periodfromMarchtoAugust 2020?
In a reckless and
undiplomaticmanner,Lewis took aim at the diplomatic communityinourcountryas if they were inattentive and theleastconcernedaboutthe electoralprocessinGuyana; thushewrote,'Andwemust say this too: the diplomatic communityisnotblameless. Too many are silent, complicit, or worse, enabling this charade. They once did the same under apartheid They turned a blind eye to Gaza.And now theypretendnottoseewhat's goingoninGuyana.'
Mr Lewis' attack on the diplomatic community is reminiscent of the attack by PNC operatives on Ambassadors,diplomatsand overseas election observers and the attempts to remove them from the scene of the riggingthatwasunderwayat Ashmin's building, where they witnessed the chaos, confusion and protests that resulted.And as though that was not enough, they were abused and insulted by a hostilecrowd.
Lewis' resort to his
constitutional right to freedom of speech was abused,ifnotweaponisedin theformofanunconstrained verbal attack on the diplomatic community here inGuyana.
Mr Lewisisoneofafew in our midst who claim to representthedemocraticwill of African Guyanese In pursuit of that belief, they stoke existential anxieties about elections in Guyana, linking it to ethnic insecurities and appeals to fight off claims of marginalisation using the callforfreeandfairelections asafalseflagtodoso.
In his letter, Lewis soughttobolsterhisstanding as a defender of democracy andyetsimultaneouslyglide over many transgressions of democracyinthiscountry Lewis,inhisletter,chose nottofaceuptothewaysin which Guyana's present realityisnotinsyncwithhis pastself,orhowhispolitical outlook conflicts with a much higher level of political awareness of Guyanese compared to where it was more than 50 yearsago.
Yoursfaithfully, ClementJ.Rohee
Comparing Indian Arrival Day in Guyana...
Frompage4 beganonMay29,continuing with activities through January2. Theofficialholidaywas onFriday,May30. TheHighCommissionof India to Trinidad and Tobago,asinGuyana,helda day-long commemorative
activity where Indians first landed, Nelson Island, a garrison, before the indentured were parcelled out, or sold (contracted) to
the various estates or plantations Almost every government minister, except the PM, people of Indian, African, Mixed, Syrian descent, among others, were at the celebrations, displaying the significance it holds for them
The President, PM, Opposition Leader of the Republic, and several MPs issued statements on the occasionanditsrelevance.
InTrinidad,almostevery MemberofParliament,from both government and opposition, Indian and African, observed Indian Arrival Day in their constituencies.
All political parties,
Indian and African, held Indian Arrival Day commemorative services at theiroffices.
Leading Indian bands, singers, dancers, and organisations performed at the countless celebrations.
And there were countless celebrations all over the islandinIndiancommunities over the three-day holiday weekend.
Many mandirs also hosted celebrations from Friday through Sunday There were nightly celebrations at the Diwali Nagar (NCIC headquarters) in Chaguanas, Central Trinidad, on evenings of Friday through Sunday –free first class, excellent
B o l l y w o o d - t y p e performances by leading international and local artistes.
The events were carried liveonTVandonYouTube, andsocialmedia.
Thegovernment,though itdidnotprovideanygrants, facilitated the celebrations and provided access to national TV and radio coverage, unlike in Guyana The three live entertainment eventswereprecededbythree d a y s o f a c a d e m i c presentations by some 72 presenters from around the globe.
This was the country's th observance of the 180 anniversarysinceIndianfirst arrivedonMay30in1845.
In New York, Indian Arrival is being observed at several government offices aroundthestate.
Indian Arrival was also observedinOrlando,Miami, Jersey City, Boston, Chicago, and several other citiesacrosstheUSA.
The festival observance willconcludethisSundayat Smokey Oval in Richmond Hill,Queens.
Yoursfaithfully, VishnuBisram
U.S. pathologist questions marks on Adriana's body
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lawyer seeks answers from police
United States f o r e n s i c pathologist, Dr Carol Terry, has raised critical questions about marks found on the body of 11-year-oldAdrianaYounge, whose death remains under investigation.
Among her observations duringasecondautopsy,Dr Terry noted unusual marks onAdriana'sfeetandqueried whether they might be consistentwiththepatternof thetilesinthepoolwherethe child'sbodywasdiscovered.
Thiswasrevealedbythe family's lead attorney, Dr Dexter Todd, during an appearanceontheResetTalk ShowhostedbyJr Giddings. Dr Todd was joined by Adriana's mother, Amecia Simon,andheraunt,Ameka Lewis, to provide an update onthecase.
During the programme,
Dr Todd revealed that Dr Terry had submitted a sixpage document containing over100questionsregarding the police investigation into Adriana'sdeath.
“I have in my hands a six-page document submitted to me by this pathologistaskingclosetoa hundred and something questions from the investigations before Dr
Terry even comes to preparingareport,”Dr Todd stated.
He highlighted one specific concern the pathologist noticed “The tile pattern—because there are marks on Adriana's foot that she [Dr Terry] wants to see whether those are consistent with the tile pattern.”
Dr Todd emphasised thatDr Terryismeticulously examiningeverymarkfound on Adriana's body before determining the cause of death. “Every mark on that bodymustbeaccountedfor, and that is what this pathologist is attempting to do,”hesaid.
He added that Dr Terry cannotconcludethecauseof death without information f r o m t h e p o l i c e investigation “Dr Terry cannot come to that
IMF projects rise in inflation this year
- says non-oil economy operating below potential
The International Monetary Fund
( I M F ) h a s projected that Guyana's inflation rate will rise to about 4% in 2025, up from 2.9%attheendof2024.
IMF said that the increase comes after a modest uptick in inflation last year, which was largely attributed to rising food pricesexacerbatedbyearlier floods and global market volatility.The findings were disclosed in the IMF's 2025 Article IV Consultation report, released last month, which entails a detailed assessment of Guyana's economic performance and outlook.
TheIMFsaidinitsreport that inflation in 2024 rose from a low base of 2% in 2023. It was noted that the non-oil economy still appears to be operating belowitspotential,although theoutputgapisclosing.The Fund stated that labour and skills shortages across various sectors and annual salary increases in the low d o u b l e d i g i t s a r e contributing to emerging inflationarypressures.
cautioned against potential downside risks. These inc
conclusion without all the information.
That is why it's going back to the importance of a forensic [expert] who understandsthatyouhaveto look at the circumstances in its totality before you come to a finding,” Dr. Todd said, adding that an autopsy is only a small fraction of a death investigation in a complexcaselikethis.
In pursuit of this information, Dr Todd confirmedthathe had sent a second letter to Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken and Crime Chief WendellBlanhum.
autopsy is really an opportunity to do what she determines as a quality assurance—looking to see what was done and make a determinationthereafter.”
He elaborated, The first pathology report will be a compilation of not only the findings in relation to the p h y s i c a l examination which she believes was technically proficient—she believes it was competently and thoroughly done in terms of thephysicalexamination.
bedone.
Drowning is a diagnosis of exclusion.And by that, it means that you have to exclude other potential causes of death And oftentimes when a body is found in water, the assumptionisthattheperson hasdrowned,”shestated.
Dr Terry confirmed that she has not yet received the toxicology results or additional testing conducted d u r i n g t h e f i r s t autopsy information she saidiscrucialforadefinitive conclusion.
On the upside, it was explained that additional oil discoveries and investments aimed at boosting productivity and energy resilience could further improve long-term prospects.
In the short term, expanding construction activity is also expected to support stronger growth in thenon-oileconomy
However, the Fund
While inflation is expected to rise slightly this year, the Fund highlighted that both the fiscal deficit and the current account surplus are projected to narrowin2025. Further,itwasstatedthat over the medium term, continued expansion in oil production is expected to strengthen the country's external position, with significant savings expected to accumulate in the country's Natural Resource Fund (NRF). Notably, the IMF described the risks to Guyana's economic outlook as“broadlybalanced.”
heating pressures, which, if not managed, could push inflation higher and cause the real exchange rate to appreciate beyond sustainable levels. Volatile commodity prices, climaterelated shocks, and shifting global trade policies were also highlighted as factors that could disrupt inflation trends and the broader macroeconomicoutlook.
Despite these risks, the IMF maintains a highly favourable near and medium-term outlook for Guyana.
The country's economy is projected to grow by an average of 14% annually over the next five years, led bystrongoilproductionand a rising contribution from the non-oil sector, particularly construction Real non-oil GDPgrowth is expected to average around 6 75% over the medium term, roughly 3 percentage pointshigherthanthepre-oil era average. The IMF also noted that inflation could climb to as high as 5.5% in the medium term, driven by pressures on non-tradeable prices and anticipated wage
“Yesterday (Tuesday), wedispatchedasecondletter to the Commissioner of Police[and]theCrimeChief in which we are seeking a number of answers in relation to questions posed byDr Terryinrelationtothe investigation,” Dr Todd explained.
“Theinformationthatwe are seeking is not information that we do not already have, we have these information, but it is important for us to go throughtheprocesstoensure thatthepolicearesupplying theinformationthatwehave, that there is no distortion in what they are supplying. Becauseattheendoftheday, the police by law have the responsibility to investigate thismatter
But we are monitoring closely the entire investigationbecausealotof the information that you need to pursue the investigation is already out there.”
Dr Todd also reiterated Dr Terry'sneedtoaccessthe first autopsy report, which was conducted on April 28 by three international pathologists.
“The importance of seeing the first autopsy report is to have an appreciation[of]whetherall the necessary steps were thoroughly taken,” he said. “She did say a second
It is important, as she mentioned in the interview, that the entire autopsy process goes to the second stage,whichislookingatthe toxicology test, DNA, etc. Because she did say that those samples taken would havebeenofthebestquality, as opposed to the second autopsy, where there were a number of artefacts being introducedtothebody
There are a number of samples that Dr Terry took, soifwhenreviewingthefirst autopsy report, she's of the opinionthatthereisanything thatwasmissed,shesaidyou onlyhaveoneopportunityto gointothebody
That is why she ensured that at least samples were kept.”
Following the second autopsy,Dr Terry,whoisthe Chief Medical Examiner of Gwinnett County, Atlanta, Georgia, spoke with journalist Travis Chase. She asserted that only a c o m p r e h e n s i v e investigation can determine whether Adriana was murdered or died from drowning.
Dr Terry noted that the case presents “highly suspicious” circumstances that cannot yet be conclusively attributed to drowning.
“At this point in time, I would not come to that conclusion. I think that there's a lot of information thatneedstobegained,alot ofinvestigationthatneedsto
Whenaskedwhethershe wouldconcludethatAdriana drowned based on current evidence,shereplied:“Yes,I would Based on the circumstances that are reportedtome,Iwould.”
She further stressed the need to explore other possibilities, including drug presence and sexual assault: “Things like this need to be considered and looked at, given the circumstances reportedtome.”
Dr Terryalsosharedthat Adriana's body had lost significantforensicvalueby the time of the second autopsy, suggesting that the procedure had been compromised.
However, she noted an important observation: parts ofAdriana'snecktissuewere stillsoft,possiblyindicating that this area was not thoroughly examined in the firstautopsy
“As I said, my role here wasessentiallyperforminga quality control check through the second autopsy From what I observed, the first examination was technically done very competentlyandthoroughly I would now like to see what those results are,” Dr Terry stated The investigation into Adriana Younge's death remains ongoing as her family and
Attorney Dexter Todd along with Adriana's relatives on the Reset Talk Show with host Jr Giddings
Adriana Young
Opposition commissioners will not hold GECOM at ransom - AG
- says elections preparations will proceed with or without them
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, said commissioners representing the opposition will not be allowed to hold the Guyana Elections (GECOM) at ransom and that the preparations for the much anticipated general and regionalelectionswillgoon withorwithoutthem.
On the Tuesday episode of his programme 'Issues in the News,' Nandlall noted that the tactics being e x h i b i t e d b y t h e commissioners are nothing newtothegovernmentorthe electorate.
“So, Charles Corbin, Vincent Alexander, and Desmond Trotman are engaging in their regular formofconduct. They are attending the meetings and then they are walking out to make it inquorate. They are denying themeetingofaquorum. Fortunately, the law is a great institution and the constitution itself provides thatwhentheyunreasonably withhold their presence to a meeting or from a meeting, when they absent from the meeting or withdraws from the meeting without just cause, and that just cause is
constitute just cause is determinedbythechairman, the meeting shall stand adjourned to a day not later than two calendar days,” he explained.
Since the walkout by Commissioner Trotman on Tuesday, the meeting has been automatically adjourned However, the adjournment must not exceed two calendar days. Hence, the next meeting shouldbecallednolaterthan Thursday, at the same time and place as the previous one, with a notice of such adjournmentbeing provided
Guyana to push for two-state solution to end war in Gaza
Guyana hopes to make headwayinitscallforatwostate solution to end the war betweenIsraelandGaza.
This was revealed by Guyana's Permanent RepresentativetotheUnited Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, on Wednesday as Guyana hosted a news conference after assuming the presidency of the UN Security Council. Guyana tookcontroloftherotational presidency of the UN Security Council from Greece on Monday for the monthofJune.
Ambassador RodriguesB i r k e t t t o l d U N correspondents that the focus will be on the protection of children in armed conflict, conflict prevention, as well as peace and security As it relates to the question of a solution in the war between Israel and Palestine, Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett said that shebelievesthatGuyanacan help to move the needle towards the two-state resolution.
Ambassador RodriguesBirkettsaid,“Ithinkthatthe frameworktoputinplacethe two-state solution is there through the various resolutions of the General Assembly The question is implementation of these resolutions I think it is a blot
on the international
community, on the internationalsystemthatthis
matter has remained unresolvedsince1948.”
She continued, “We believe that this conference isgoingtobringattentionto thetwo-statesolution.Thatit is not dead, that we need to move forward with it Because if Israel and Palestinearetoliveinpeace, we believe the two-state solutionistheonlysolution. There can be no security guarantees if an entire people do not have their homeland, and this cycle of violencewillcontinue…”
Asked further about Guyana's stance at the Security Council in support of Palestinians, she said: "We have been vocal on the issue of Palestine long before we came on the SecurityCouncil."
"Guyana,asyouknow,is one of the founding members of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People so our advocacyforthisisrootedin our belief that occupation is wrong, that colonization is wrong, and that the self determination of the people of Palestine must be exercised, and this is what we brought to the Security Council," Rodrigues-Birkett added. On the upcoming conference on Palestinian statehood in NewYork, she, however,stressedthat"there can be no security guarantees if people do not have their homeland, and this cycle of violence will continue."
Rodrigues-Birkett said the"signatureevent"istobe
toabsentmembers.
TheAGexplainedthatif at the subsequent meeting a quorumisnotachieved,then once the members present, includingtheChair,areleast four,itcanbeconstitutedasa quorum. Decisions made at any such meeting are valid andbinding.
Referencing the law, he told listeners that “Article 226(5)oftheConstitutionof theRepublicofGuyana,sets out what constitutes a quorum and what happens when a quorum is unreasonably withheld by membersofthemeeting.
Guyana's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
held June 19 and "will take theformofahigh-levelopen debate on poverty, underdevelopment and conflict:implicationsforthe maintenanceofinternational peace and security." "This meeting will be chaired by His Excellency president, Dr Mohammed Irfan Ali, with briefers invited from the United Nations system and theAfrican Union," she said,notingthatthemeeting aimsto"builduponprevious discussions about the
n sustainabledevelopmentand international peace and security," the Guyanese Diplomatadded.
She said other meetings will focus on Syria, Iraq, Central Africa, Sudan, Libya,andYemen,aswellas focusonmajortopicssuchas chemical weapons in Syria and illegal Israeli settlements.
Guyana's Security Council presidency will be passedtoPakistaninJuly
many times during the 2020 electoral process and before it.Ascheduledmeetingofthe commission was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday after Commissioner Desmond Trotman walked out in protest.
The walkout came after commissioners were informedthatseveralcritical electoral issues raised in the previous meeting were not includedontheagenda.
So, you cannot hold the elections commission at ransom.” Nandlall went on to say that, “the framers of o u r c o n s t i t u t i o n contemplated rogue elements like these three banding together, in a conspiracy to obstruct and derail democracy, (so) they have contemplated and providedforanalternativeto thequorum.
They have provided an alternativemechanism.”
The mechanism will be activated as they have done
A c c o r d i n g t o Commissioner Alexander, the meeting came to an abruptendduetothelackof a quorum after Trotman walked out of the meeting. Trotman's walkout followed t h e c o m m i s s i o n ' s announcement that several concerns raised by opposition-nominated commissioners during the previous meeting, held last Thursday,werenotincluded ontheagenda.
“The chairperson started themeetingbysaying,'Let's lookattheminutes.Istopped and said, 'Madam Chair, before you look at the minutes, this agenda of the meeting does not have the
items they promised to check,”Alexanderrecalled. He continued, “She then responded, saying because theAttorneyGeneralhadnot responded, that's the reason why the matters are not on theagenda.”
Alexanderexplainedthat the issues expected to be addressed included: the stamping of the ballot, dual c i t i z e n s h i p f o r Commonwealthcitizens,the incarcerated being allowed to vote, the underlining of overseas Guyanese on the voters' list, provision for party polling staff to vote, and methodology for flagging deceased persons onthelist.
MODEC, Protected Areas Commission to rehabilitate local zoo
Japanese shipbuilder MODEC has partnered with the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) for the rehabilitation of two animal enclosures in Guyana's zoologicalpark.
In a statement, the c o m p a n y s a i d t h e investment, valued at G Y D $ 4 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 , underscores its commitment t o e n v i r o n m e n t a l conservation and PAC's efforts to enhance protected spaces for wildlife and publiceducation.
Wo r k h a s b e e n completed on the first enclosure, which houses the black caiman, spectacled caiman, and giant river
turtles. Plans are underway to begin work on the second enclosure, which will house macaws, powis, agoutis, spix's guan, and a tiger heron.Thisformspartofthe broader zoo rehabilitation project.
“Weareproudtopartner with the Protected Areas Commission to rehabilitate twoanimalenclosuresatthe zoologicalpark.
This vital initiative u n d e r s c o r e s o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o environmental stewardship and community engagement in Guyana. By enhancing keyinstitutionsthatpromote conservation, education, entertainment, and the
appreciation of wildlife, we aim to make a meaningful impact,” said Rafael Fumis, Country Manager of MODECinGuyana. Forhispart,Chairmanof the Protected Are
enclosures ensures the wellbeing of our wildlife and
experience.
WeappreciateMODEC's support and look forward to futurecollaborations.” He added that the renovation of the animal enclosures complements the wider plan for the zoo's rehabilitation.
Sleeping carjackers sent
Frompage3 looked like a tarpaulin and wasalreadystrippedofsome ofitsparts.
K a i e t e u r N e w s understands that swift work by police helped to track the carandthesuspects. The suspects had hired the car on Sunday afternoon at Bath Settlement, West
Coast Berbice (WCB) for a trip to Mahaica. Speaking with Kaieteur News, one of the victim's relatives related that when he arrived at their location, they pointed a gun at his head and instructed him to drive. “Dem tell he continue driving,” she said while explaining that they directedhimtoalonelyarea
in the Lusignan where they tied him up, assaulted him and then dumped him out of his own car before driving offwithit.
The taxi driver managed to free himself and get help. A good Samaritan assisted himwithaphonecall,andhe informed his family of what transpired.
Attorney General (AG), Anil Nandlall
Why Guyana's low tax-to-GDP ratio is a warning sign
Gu y a n a ' s
economy is growing at a staggering pace, thanks largely to its offshore oil production. With one of the fastest-growingGDPsinthe world, it is easy to be swept upinawaveofeuphoria.The numbersareimpressive.The headlinesareglowing.
Yet underneath this surface triumph lies a troubling reality: Guyana has the lowest tax-to-GDP ratioinallofLatinAmerica. Far from being a mark of fiscal prudence or economic liberation,thisfigureshould prompt serious questions about the structure of Guyana's economy and the quality of its financial governance.
Thetax-to-GDPratioisa simple but powerful indicator It measures the amountoftaxescollectedby the government as a percentage of the country's total economic output. In mature, well-functioning economies, this figure tends tobehighenoughtosupport strong institutions, public services, infrastructure, and social protection In Scandinavia,ithoversabove 40percent.InLatinAmerica and the Caribbean, the averageisaround22percent. Guyana's figure, according to the latest available data, sits alarmingly below 13 percent. One report places it at11.6%.
Atfirstglance,thismight seemlikeagoodthing.After all, who doesn't want low taxes? Low taxation, proponents argue, leaves more money in the hands of
consumers and businesses, spurring investment and growth. But this view is dangerously simplistic. In fact, in the context of Guyana's current economic trajectory defined by a historic oil boom—such a lowtax-to-GDPratiosignals a fundamental failure to translate economic growth intopublicbenefit.
Thereareseveralreasons why First,alowtax-to-GDP ratio amidst high GDP growth is not a neutral phenomenon. It means that even as the economy expands, the state is failing tocaptureafairshareofthat growth for national development.
y troublingwhenthegrowthis d
extraction. Oil production, by its nature, generates massive revenues—yet in Guyana's case, much of that wealthis beingsiphonedoff by foreign companies operating under highly favourable terms The government'srevenueintake islargelylimitedtoamodest royalty, a profit-sharing formula in which expenses are capped at 75%, and most glaringly a fiscal regime that offers sweeping tax exemptions to oilcompanies.
What results is a situationwheretheGDPcan double, triple, or quadruple, whiletaxrevenuesgrowata snail's pace This is not success; it is a missed opportunity of historic proportions.Theentirepoint of resource development is to finan
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development;betterschools, better health care, clean water, climate resilience, improved electricity and water and reduced poverty. Without adequate tax revenue, Guyana risks replicating the classic "resource curse" pattern, where countries rich in naturalresourcessufferfrom institutional weakness, inequality, underinvestment inpublicgoods,andeventual economicinstability
Second, a persistently low tax-to-GDP ratio underminesfiscalresilience. Oilpricescanbevolatile,as the Vice President recently conceded. Productionlevels can fluctuate due to geopolitical risk, market demand, or technical challenges. A country that relies almost exclusively on oil revenue, without a solid andbroad-basedtaxsystem, becomes exposed to boomand-bustcycles.Thiscreates uncertainty,delaysplanning, and forces governments to either borrow heavily or cut services during downturns. Astrongtaxbaseservesasan insurance policy against suchshocks.
Third, the low ratio points to deeper structural problems.Itoftensignalsthe existence of a vast informal sector, where workers and businesses operate outside the tax net. It can indicate weak institutions for tax collection,poorenforcement of compliance, regressive tax structures, and an o v e r r e l i a n c e o n consumption taxes that disproportionately affect the poor In Guyana's case, it
Shake hand and lose yuh wuk
Dem boys seh is one thing to do yuh wuk and get reprimanded, but is a whole next level when yuhmerelyshakeamanhandandnextthing yuh know—transfer letter pun yuh desk. Justso!Likemannersnowbecomeacrime indisplace.
Dem boys seh is a real upside-down world we living in. A lil civil gesture, a simpleshowofdecency—BAM!Imagineif demanhadgivealilhugorpatondeback. Dem boys sure he woulda been frogmarched straight to Camp Street De charge? “Overfriendliness with intent to disarmsuspicion!”
Whakindacountryisdis?Yuhsmiletoo long, dem think yuh planning a coup. Yuh frown, dem seh yuh opposing de development.Yuhwave,demwanttoknow who yuh signaling.Yuh remain silent, dem say yuh being secretive But shake somebody hand? Nah man, that is treasonouscourtesy
Is like we living in a place where decency is now a security risk. Dem boys sehwebetterstartcarryingdisclaimercards:
also reflects a policymaking culture that continues to favourforeigninvestorswith generous tax holidays and concessions, often at the expense of long-term nationalinterest.
The deeper worry is about governance. Why is Guyana not capturing more revenue from its booming economy? Why do tax incentives remain so generous? Why is there no national conversation about modernising the tax system to ensure equity, efficiency, andsustainability?Theseare governance questions, not technical ones. They speak towhetherastateisactingin the interest of its citizens or in deference to external corporate interests. A low tax-to-GDP ratio, especially inamomentofrapidgrowth, is not just an economic
curiosity—itisagovernance redflag.
While it is true that Guyana's tax-to-non-oil GDP ratio in 2023 was significantly higher than its overall tax-to-GDP ratio perhaps even double—that fact highlights a deeper structural failure.
Oil now accounts for over 40%ofGuyana'sGDPandis growing rapidly, yet it contributes very little to tax revenuebecauseofgenerous exemptions under the
agreement. This distorts the overalltaxeffort,leavingthe governmentwithashrinking shareofagrowingeconomy Using the tax-to-non-oil
suggests that the burden of
disproportionately on the
slower-growing, non-oil sectors, raising serious equity concerns. Given the other revenues being earned by the government, this disproportionate burden on the non-oil sector should have been eased. The real issue,however,istheState's i
b i l i t y o r unwillingness to capture sufficient revenue from the very sector principally drivingitsgrowth.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the a
t necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
“Thishandshakeispurelysocialandnotan endorsement of any political, criminal, or culinaryagenda.”
But wait—dem boys hear something sweeter than tamarind ball. Come September 1st, some of we high-flying, loud-talkingpoliticiansmightbetransferred too—nottoanotherministry,buttoanother jurisdiction. And guess who waiting fuh dem?Big,badTrump—readytorolloutde red carpet and hand over some designer orangejumpsuits.
Demboyssehoneortwoofdemalready practicing dey “I don't recall” speech and brushinguppundeyprisonlingo.Oneman even start training heself to sleep wid one eye open and bathe in cold water Just in case.
Dis is Guyana, people Where a handshake could cost yuh career—but corruption? That does get a round of applauseandanationalaward.
Demboyssehwegottodobetter.Orat least, stop shaking hands. Try fist bump. Lessdangerous. Talkhalf.Leffhalf
Exxon's 2024 profits -why is Guyana's lower
Ihave my own hard truth moment today
Somethingarosethat no matter how much I try, I still struggle to make sense out of it. Exxon Guyana
took the initiative, announced its US$6 billion inprofitsfor2024,anditleft me pawing at the air Six billionAmerican, six billion US. That is an astronomical amountofprofit.
Howcouldthisbe,when
Guyana received only US$2.6billion? Ihavetogo back to school, start over fromthetwotimestableand then progress to the smarter stuff, like revenue and expenses, and net income and then profit splitting
Still, I am way behind with this accounting, which I am puttingonthepublictablein thismomentofdifficulty First,IthankMr Alistair Routledge, the Exxon
Guyanachief,forsharinghis figures. His words tell the story, “one of the most remarkablesuccessstories”. Guyana's oil rewards for Exxonare,andtheyhaveno globalcompetition. IwishI could stand up, applaud Mr Routledge, and share in his accompanyingglowofjoy I can't because I am making hardworkofthesefigures.
Exxon reports US$6 billion in profits for 2024,
while Guyana collected US$2.6B for the same year This is a 50:50 partnership, isn't it? On top of that, Guyanagets2%rightoffthe top in royalties. But that total of 52%, per the company,islessthanhalfof Exxon's profits for the same year (US$2 6 billion for Guyana, US$6 billion for Exxon). Iknowthatthereis something that is missing. The struggle is to identify what it is, and how many of sucharegoingovermyhead. Thiscannotbe,becauseitis not adding up. Half for one sideandtheotherhalfforthe other side should be equal. Atleast,Ithinkso. Notethat I exclude the 2% royalty for themoment.
Exxon doesn't have any other business in Guyana, save for oil. Exxon doesn't have a rich commercial or residential real estate portfolio. Exxon doesn't carry on any business in the goldsector Idonotbelieve that Exxon has some secret investment in the extremely lucrativedrugtrade.
The sum of Exxon's business and operations in Guyana is oil An oil partnership deal that is split into two equal profit shares. Is Exxon's half share superior to Guyana's piece? Clearly, it is. For there are the profit numbers: US$6 billion in profits for Exxon (itshalfor50%)andUS$2.6 billion for Guyana (this country's half of profits
PLUS 2% in royalties). Either Exxon's half is superiortoGuyana's,orI n e e d a c o m p l e t e reeducation. But there is something else to consider, which only makes matters worse.
US$6 billion in profits for 2024 for Exxon represents the company's share only There is also Hess Corporation and CNOOC, as 30% and 25% participants respectively in the Exxon-spearheaded offs
According to World Energy News, Hess Corp reported US$3.1 billion in profits for 2024,andCNOOC'sstoodat US$2.5 billion. The total profitsforExxon,Hess,and CNOOC amounted to US$10.4 billion. I usually prefernottogofigurecrazy, or get overly figure heavy, but this is where the 2024 profit story stands for the Exxon consortium. There was US$10.4 billion for the consortium and US$2 6 billionforGuyana. Andthis issupposedtobeahalf-andhalfsplit. Inotherwords,in my interpretation, the combinedprofitsofthethree oil companies operating offshore in the Stabroek Block should get the exact same dollar amount as Guyana (or Guyana, what they get). The way matters stand, CNOOC, a 25% partner with Exxon, collected almost as much as Guyana, simply the mere
matter of approx. a hundred millionless.
Fromallaccounts,profit oiliscalculatedafter75%of theexpensesincurredbythe three-company consortium are deducted Hence, Guyana(ontheoneside)and Exxon, Hess, and CNOOC (on the other) are divvying up the same residual profit pool,inwhatisheldoutasa two-way split. But here are thosebillion-dollarnumbers that are so far apart, with Guyana coming out on the losing side Or more colorfully,'thewrongendof the stick', to employ President Ali's one moment ofrighteousoutrage. I know, and I believe all Guyanese know, what these profit numbers are telling this nation. It is about who has the upper hand, who is allowed to have it that way, and have it stay that way. WhatIdon'tknow,andmany Guyanese don't know, is whatisbeingconcealed. Or dressed up under different labels that end up shafting Guyana, where it hurts the most. In the pocket. Mr Rouledgesharedhispride. I share my uncertainty over theseoilcompanymysteries.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
USincrackdown againstbirthtourism
The United States Embassy here warned on Wednesday that using one's visatotravelfortheprimary purpose of giving birth in thatcountryisnotpermitted, and consular officers will deny visas to those persons theysuspecttobeengagedin suchascheme.
InaFacebookstatement, theembassysaid,“Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reasontobelievethisisyour intent.”Furthermore,“Ifyou already have a visa and travel to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth, and you use Medicaid or other U S Government assistance to payforyourmedicalcare, (Continueonpage18)
Adriana to be laid to rest month-end
-familyconfirms
Aftermorethanamonth and two autopsies, 11-yearold Adriana Younge, whose body was mysteriously foundinaswimmingpoolat t h e D o u b l e D a y International Hotel, will finally be laid to rest by this month'send.
This was confirmed by her family on Wednesday during an appearance on 'The Reset Talk Show', hostedbyJr.Giddings.
Adriana's body was flowntotheUnitedStateson May26forasecondautopsy The procedure was conducted last Thursday by forensic pathologist, Dr Carol Terry, Chief Medical Examiner of Gwinnett County, Georgia. However, the autopsy did not yield a definitive conclusion due to insufficient information provided to Dr Terry. Despite this, the family has remained in the U.S., where they were honoured by members of the New York
Community
During the programme, Adriana's aunt, Ameka Lewis, who appeared alongside Adriana's mother, Amecia Simon, confirmed thatthefamilywillreturnto Guyana next week to begin funeral preparations. Lewis stated that the funeral is expectedtotakeplacebythe end of June, although an officialdatehasnotyetbeen announced.
“We will be back home sometimenextweek,andwe are looking at June monthend for the funeral, which will be done in Guyana,” Lewis said. “Contrary to all that has been out there, saying that Adriana was cremated here (in the U.S.), we brought her for burial, that's not true. Adriana will be buried in Guyana, that's where she was born, that's whereshelived.”
Adriana had recently written the National Grade Six Assessment when she
was reported missing on April 23 during a family outing at the Double Day International Hotel and Bar in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo. Her body was discovered the next day — nearly20hourslater—inan uprightpositioninthehotel's swimming pool, despite earliersearchesofthatsame area.
Family members reported visible bruises and scratches on her knees, elbows, face, hands, and toes. Strangely, her body showednosignsofbloating, (Continuedonpage17)
OIntelligence-ledPoliceOperation
nWednesday,between15:00and
16:00 hrs, based on intelligence received, Superintendent Dufu, along with other ranks, proceeded to Lot 18 Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, to conduct a search for ammunition,firearmsandnarcotics.
In a press release, police said that upon arrivalatthelocation,amaledressedingreen trunks was observed fleeing from the premises.Despiteachasebeingimmediately given, the suspect escaped. A search of the premises was conducted and a quantity of 'fronto'wasdiscoveredinayellowplasticbag along with a number of transparent ziplock bags.
A sum of cash in various denominations
was also found, including Guyana currency notes in five thousand, two thousand, one thousand, five hundred, one hundred, and twenty-dollardenominations,alongwithtwo fifty-dollar notes and one twenty-dollar note inUnitedStatescurrency.
The total value of the cash amounted to one hundred and thirteen thousand, five hundredGuyanadollars(GC$113,500).
A further search was conducted and a black plastic bag containing a bulky parcel with a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis was found. All the items were collected and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station. The suspected cannabis was weighed and found to be 304 grams.Allitemswerelodged.
Dead: AdrianaYounge
Omai discovers new gold zone at Wenot Deposit
Canadian mining firm, Omai, recently announced that it has discovered a new gold zone at one of the mining deposits at its 100 percent-owned gold project located in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Guyana.
Since its return to “mining-friendly” Guyana, Omai has been focused on revitalising the historic Omai gold project, which encompasses two gold deposits: the shear-hosted Wenot Deposit and the adjacent intrusive-hosted GiltCreekDeposit.
Disclosing additional assay results from its ongoing 2025 drill programme, which is focused on expanding the large Wenot Deposit, the company said the results include a newly discovered goldzoneof2.63g/tAuover 27.5m (including 4.68 g/t Au over 9.5m) on the north sideoftheWestWenotarea.
Omaiexplainedthatthis new gold zone is almost
100m north of any significantWestWenotgold zone and starts at a vertical depthof315m,lyingoutside of the 2024 Mineral ResourceEstimate(MRE).
Thecompanyaddedthat an additional drill hole has commenced to test along strikeofthissignificantnew zone.
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omai Gold Mines Corp., Elaine Ellingham
Omai's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elaine Ellingham, said,“Weareexcitedthatwe are still discovering new goldzonesaroundourlarge Wenot Deposit It effectively extends the known gold mineralisation to the northwest and opens thepossibilityofextensions botheastandwestintoareas that have seen little drilling.”
“The balance of today's drill results are yet another batch of encouraging and high-grade step outs, including 2.64 g/t Au over 21.0m and 4.87 g/tAu over 9.5m, which continues to bode well for the updated MRE anticipated next quarter. The long Gilt Creek-Wenot hole that commenced last week (in May) is progressing well and just passed through the diabasedikeandenteredthe
Gilt Creek intrusion yesterday morning (May 28),”Ellinghamadded.
Once a prolific gold producerfrom1993to2005, the Omai mine yielded 3.8 million ounces of gold during a period when gold traded below US$400/oz. Thecompanyhasrevitalised theproperty,whichbenefits from much existing infrastructure and will soon be connected to the two largest cities in Guyana, GeorgetownandLinden,via pavedroads.
Since 2021, the companyhasestablishedthe OmaiGoldProjectasoneof the fastest-growing and well-endowed gold camps intheprolificGuianaShield greenstonebelt.InFebruary 2024, Omai announced an updatedMREof2.0million ouncesofgoldindicatedand 2.3 million ounces inferred, comprising both the Wenot
open pit deposit and the adjacent Gilt Creek underground deposit. This was followed by an initial baseline Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) inApril 2024, which contemplated an open pitonly development scenario and included only 45 per cent of the Omai Gold Project MRE. The PEA for the Wenot deposit outlines an open-pit operation producing 1.84 million ounces over a 13-year mine life. Annual production is projected to average 142,000 ounces, peaking at 184,000 ounces in the best year
Subsequent to the 2024 MRE, Omai has been aggressively drilling to expandgoldresourcesatthe Wenot Deposit and has identified additional wide zones of high-grade gold mineralisation Over 25,000 metres of additional drilling on the Wenot
Deposit have been completed since the last resource estimate in February 2024. This year, Omai plans to continue its drillprogrammes,announce an updated and expanded MRE, and complete an updated PEA, which would include an expanded Wenot open-pit deposit and an underground mining scenarioatGiltCreek.
Coptransferred aftershaking Mohamed’shand
Kaieteur News has
been able to confirm that a police constable was immediately transferred after he was seen shaking hands with presidential hopeful, Azruddin Mohamed, at Santa Rosa,Moruca,RegionOne.
Mohamed visited Santa Rosa on Monday, where the rank was caught on camera shaking the presidential candidate's hand in a welcoming manner.Not long after, he was notified of his transfer from the Region One district.
He was instructed to pack
and leave on Tuesday morning; however, he left the areaonWednesday Sourcesdidnotsaywhere he was transferred to, but revealed that he will be heading to a location where there is no reliable cell phone reception.KaieteurNewsalso learnedthattheconstablehad questioned the reason for transfer, but his superiors refusedtogivehimone. According to sources, he wasonlytoldhemustcomply The constable is reportedly unaware of any particular reason for his suddentransfer
GPHC performs 4 successful neurosurgeries on gunshot patients
The Georgetown Public Hospital
Corporation (GPHC) announced on Wednesday that between January and April this year, through its neurosurgery department, it successfully treated and saved four patientswhosustaineddirect gunshotwoundstothehead.
According to a release from the hospital, this is an extraordinary medical achievement by any global standard.
Speaking of the cases, GPHC stated that the patients presented with open, penetrating skull fractures, brain contusions, and in some cases, embedded metal or bone fragments - injuries that often prove fatal “Yet through emergency neurosurgical intervention, every one of them survived and was discharged in improved condition,” the releasestated.
Of the four cases, the hospital documented that case one was operated on
February 17, on a 21-yearold male who sustained a right frontal comminuted depressed skull fracture, with multiple fragments suggestive of a warhead injury GPHC said the patient underwent
Further, onApril 22, the neurosurgicalteamoperated on a 19-year-old male who sufferedaleftoccipitalopen penetrating skull fracture, with haemorrhagic contusions, multiple bone fragments,andmetalforeign bodies in situ “He underwent emergency surgery and was discharged and is recovering well,” the hospitalreported.
“All four cases were handled by GPHC's neurosurgery department, whose swift and expert intervention made the difference between life and death Successfully managing even one such case is rare — saving four withinafour-monthspanisa remarkable demonstration of clinical excellence,” the hospitalexpressed.
emergency neurosurgery and was successfully dischargedandisrecovering athome.
Case two was done on April 8, on a 46-year-old male who presented with a right frontal open penetrating depressed skull fracture and underlying braincontusion.Afterurgent surgery, he was discharged into the care of the state on April15th.
OnApril14,thehospital
detailed that a 27-year-old male who sustained a right frontal open penetrating depressedskullfracturewith contusions underwent surgery and has since been discharged.
Commending its neurosurgical team for its dedication, precision, and life-saving expertise, GPHC saiditremainscommittedto delivering the highest standard of trauma and emergencycareinGuyana.
The police constable seen here shaking Presidential candidate, Azruddin Mohamed's hand.
The neurosurgery team of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation during one of the operations. (Photos: GPHC)
One of the patients who underwent surgery. surgery
Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians, 440 injured in 24 hrs
...as aid suspends for full day
(AL-Jazeera)Atleast95 Palestinianshavebeenkilled and 440 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave's Health Ministry
Israeli missiles continue to assail Gaza and there's been a focus in the past two hours on targeting residential areas in Deir elBalah.
Palestinian children wait to receive food distributed by aid organisations in the al-Mawasi district of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on May 30, 2025 [Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim Al-arini/Anadolu]
This reflects a very confusing Israeli strategy
Themilitaryhasbeencalling residents, telling them to move to al-Mawasi
Families packed up and started to set up tents in this very tiny strip of land that continues to be bombarded by Israeli ground and air forces.
There has been a clear surgeofattacks,thelateston Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, where the water system has beencriticallydestroyed. Israel's military has
“We have seen different distressing images of Israeli bombings, and we have also recorded a new air strike on the al-Mawasi area.” Three Palestinians were killed in the attack, including two children.
warnedstarvingPalestinians inGazaagainstapproaching roads to the US-backed aid distribution sites run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which will be closed for a whole day for “renovation, reorganisation and efficiency improvement work.
Meanwhile, the United States- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) will suspend aid distribution in the war-torn territory on Wednesday, a day after Israeli forces again opened
Buxton man who confessed to killing female cook in interior gets 12 years
Keron Hope, also k n o w n a s “Blacka,”ofLot 5 Middle Street, Buxton, EastCoastDemerara(ECD), wassentencedto12yearsin prisonforkillingawomanin June2022.
Hope had confessed to strangling the victim, Mariam Edwards, called “Mary” at Kumung Kumung, Puruni River, RegionSeven. According to reports, miners at Kumung Kumung BackdamhadcapturedHope after they realised Edwards was missing and her camp and ransacked. He was tied up and later handed over to policewhenranksarrivedto conductaninvestigation.
fire on Palestinian aid seekers near a GHF distribution site, killing at least 27 and injuring more than100.
Israel'smilitaryalsosaid thatapproachroadstotheaid distribution centres will be “considered combat zones” on Wednesday, and warned that people in Gaza should h e e d t h e G H F announcementtostayaway “We confirm that travel is prohibited tomorrow on roads leading to the
distribution centers and entry to the distribution centersisstrictlyforbidden,” an Israeli military spokespersonsaid.
Inapostonsocialmedia, GHF said the temporary suspensionwasnecessaryto allow for “renovation, reorganisation and efficiency improvement work”.
“Due to the ongoing updates, entry to the distribution centre areas is slowlyprohibited!Pleasedo
not go to the site and follow g
ons Operations will resume on Thursday Pleasecontinueto follow updates,” the group said.
T h e t e m p o r a r y suspension of aid comes as more than 100 Palestinian peopleseekingaidhavebeen reported killed by Israeli forcesinthevicinityofGHF distributioncentressincethe organisation started operating in the enclave on May27.
Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries
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An autopsy later revealed that she was strangled and struck to the head with a heavy object. Hope was initially indicted for the murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter He was therefore sentenced to 12 years behind bars by Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Essequibo on Monday. He was represented by Defence Attorney Latchmi Dindayal. The prosecution, ledbyStateCounselCaressa Henry, noted that after inflicting injuries on the deceased, Hope had tried to conceal his actions by removing the deceased's body from the camp and hidingitatthe"tail-end".
Prosecutor Henry noted that Hope then left the area without rendering any assistance to the deceased.
“As if that was not vile
He had reportedly confessed to killing her during a robbery The suspect then led police to where he had dumped her remains According to police,herbodywaslocated just a short distance away from her camp. The killing occurredbetweenJune8and 9, 2022, at Kumung Kumung, Puruni River, Region Seven, where both Hope and Edwards were working in the gold mining industry
enough, the accused then joinedasearchpartylooking for the deceased as if she were missing, while being fully aware that he had left her motionless body at the tailend. Itwasonlyuntilhe wasbeatenbypersonsinthe community to say what happenedwiththedeceased, since he was the last person whose company the deceased was seen, then he related where she was,” she said.
In this regard, the State Prosecutor asked the Court to impose a sentence that reflects the weight and gravity of the crime committed, and the prevalence and manner in whichthesenselessnatureof the offence was committed. Shenotedthatthecourtowes adutynotonlytothevictim but indeed to society to impose such punishment as would reflect its utter abhorrence of the deed and which at the same time wouldserveasadeterrentto other would-be perpetrators ofthistypeofcrime.
Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to ban travel from several countries to the US, citingsecurityrisks
Thebanwillfullyrestrict entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan; Myanmar, also known as Burma;Chad;Republicofthe Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Haiti; Iran; Libya; Somalia;Sudan;andYemen.
People from seven countries will have partial restriction: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, TurkmenistanandVenezuela
The proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories and individuals whose entry servesUSnationalinterests
The president made the final call on signing this proclamation after the antisemiticattackinBoulder, Colorado, according to a WhiteHouseofficial Hewas consideringitbeforehand,but Sunday's assault put it into motionfaster
The White House is touting the new president's travel ban as “fulfilling” a campaignpromiseto“protect
Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm” “President Trump is fulfilling his promisetoprotectAmericans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm These commonsense restrictions are countryspecific and include places that lack proper vetting, exhibit high visa overstay rates, or fail to share identity and threat information,”
White House deputy press secretary Abigail Jackson wroteonX.
Ad FeedbackTrump said inavideopostedWednesday that new countries could be added to the travel ban as “threats emerge around the world”“Thelistissubjectto revision based on whether material improvements are made And likewise new countries can be added as threats emerge around the world, but we will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm and nothing will stop us from keeping America safe,” the presidentsaid
The proclamation takes effectat12:01am onJune9, according to the White
House Wednesday's proclamationcomeslessthan five months after the president was inaugurated into office for his second term Onhisfirstdayinoffice, he issued an executive order directing cabinet members, including the secretary of state, to compile a list of countries “for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals fromthosecountries.”
In his first term, Trump barred travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations from coming to the US, a policy that saw court challenges before President JoeBidenrepealeditwhenhe tookofficein2021
The barring of nationals from Afghanistan could impactAfghans who worked alongside the US during its two decades of war there TensofthousandsofAfghans have already been caught in limbo due to other Trump administration executive orders suspending the US refugee admissions program andthesuspensionofforeign aid funding for flights of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa(SIV)holders
Palestinians mourn their loved ones in Khan Younis on June 3. Abdallah F.s. Alattar/Anadolu/Getty Images
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More projects to be undertaken at Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
Having spent over $320 milliontorehabilitatetheCliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is expected to spendmoremoneytoexecute several other projects at the facility
According to the recent opening of bids at the National Procurement and TenderAdministrationBoard (NPTAB)office,theministry went out to tender for the construction of a section of fence, construction of an access bridge, and upgrade of the lighting on the court at thefacility
Based on the bids submitted, two contractors, Mohamed’s Construction and General Services Inc.,
which bid $7,898,940, and N&A General Construction Maintenance, Supplies and JanitorialServices,whichbid $10,514,616, applied for the fence project.
Regarding the access bridge contract, Unique Electrical and General Store Inc. (form tender page not completed), Sunshine Construction, which bid $6,122,000, and Parity Contracting Services (form tender page not completed) submitted bids.
Additionally, Trevor General Electrician and Construction, which bid $7,205,100, Mohamed’s Construction & General Services Inc., which bid $6,499,500, and Unique
Electrical and General Store Inc.,whichbid$5,965,000,are all vying for the contract to upgrade the lighting on the court.
This publication reported that in May, the ministry had receivedfourbidsforanother contract, which is to rehabilitate the roof at the sporting facility That aspect of the work is estimated to cost$24million.
Kaieteur News reported that the ministry initially commencedtherehabilitation project in 2022 to modernise the sporting facility In January this year, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson told the media that the governmenthad,atthattime,
investedsome$321millionin variousworksbeingexecuted on the building. Some of the works which have been awarded since 2022 include the redesign of the front section of the building, the installation of the HVAC systems at the facility,electricalinstallation, the completion of the northernfaceofthebuilding, thereplacingofanareawhich had rotten boards in a concretestructure,sidewalls works,andceilingworks. It was reported too that additional works, which are scheduled to see the project fully completed, include the upgrading of the parking lot and the installation of bucket seats.
PAHOurgesstrengthenedsurveillance, childhoodvaccinationamidrisingpertussiscases
Washington,D.C.,June4, 2025 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently issued an alert in response to rising pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the Region of the Americas. PAHO calls on countries to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, monitor childhood vaccination coverage closely, and take immediate steps to close
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immunization gaps, particularly among children under 1 and under 5.
Pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It begins with mild fever,runnynose,andcough, progressing to severe coughing fits followed by a
high-pitched “whoop” sound wheninhaling.Thediseaseis especially dangerous for infants,whomayfaceserious complications or death.
In2025,7countriesinthe Region of the Americas— Brazil,Colombia,Ecuador,the United States, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru— reported pertussis outbreaks, with 14,201 cases and 93 deathsasofmid-May.In2024, the Region reported a provisional total of 43,751 cases. However, the 2025 casesalreadyexceedthe4,139 casesin2023and3,283cases in2022. This resurgence is not limited to the Americas, as global pertussis cases are alsoincreasing.From2010to 2019, an average of 170,000 caseswerereportedannually During the COVID-19 pandemic, cases dropped to 29,000in2021butrebounded
toover158,000in2023,driven by declining childhood vaccination rates. In 5 of the 7 countries with outbreaks and available data, coverage for the third dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine (DTP3) in 2024 fell below PAHO’s recommended 95%. Regionalcoverageforthefirst (DTP1) and third (DTP3) doses dropped to historic lowsof87%and81%in2021, with partial recovery to 90% and88%in2023.Significant subnational disparities persist.
PAHO urges countries to achieve and maintain at least 95% coverage for the threedose DTP series in children under 1, ensure booster doses throughout childhood and adolescence, and vaccinatepregnantwomenin outbreak areas and health workerscaringfornewborns.
The court inside the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
Koberimo Bridge in Mabaruma to undergo $75 M emergency repairs
AddressingthestateofaffairsoftheKoberimoBridgein Mabaruma, Region One, the Ministry of Public Works is preparingtoexecuteemergencyrepairstothestructureforan
MinistryofPublicWorks
EmergencyrepairstoKoberimoBridge, MabarumaMainAccess,RegionOne.
$74,766,500
$117,395,000
$75,689,250
MinistryofHealth
ConstructionofstaffquarteratAnnaiHospital,RegionNine. Bidder
$95,189,814
$100,583,945
$95,999,000
estimated cost of $75.6 million.This is according to the bids whichwererecentlyopenedattheNationalProcurementand TenderAdministration Board (NPTAB) office.There,it was
ConstructionofstaffquarteratKarasabai DistrictHospital,RegionNine.
CKConstruction&TransportationServicesInc
TroyDaintyConstruction
revealedthattwocontractors,ArucaInvestmentandHorizons Engineering Services, bid to execute the works. Below are thecompaniesandtheirbids:
$112,341,755
VishalContracting $119,643,985 A AlliConstruction
FaldhariSinghandSonContractingServices
$258,574,850
$97,999,000
$114,348,232
$112,018,621 Vishal'sContractingCo.
Constructionofmaternalwaiting homeatSandCreek,RegionNine.
ExtensionofBaramitaCottage Hospital,RegionOne.
Bidder
Singh&SonConstruction
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CDCrespondstohighwinddamagein Kaneville,Uitvlugt,andothercommunities
The Civil Defence
Commission (CDC) has launched a coordinated emergency response and damage assessmentfollowingafreakstormthat affected multiple communities across GuyanaonMonday
Preliminary reports indicate that several areas experienced significant wind gusts, leading to structural damage to homes, schools, and other publicinfrastructure,theCDCsaidina press release. The CDC has deployed rapidassessmentteamsincollaboration with regional authorities. Their immediate focus is on assessing the needs of displaced individuals, evaluating damage to critical
infrastructure, and identifying requirements for emergency relief efforts.
In Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, CDCofficersandrepresentativesofthe Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) visited the area this morning to distribute essential relief items to residents whose homes were affected by the high winds and heavy rains. Several households reported structural damage, prompting a swift response fromthenationalagency.
Simultaneously, CDC assessment teams were dispatched to Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, where homes and public buildings were impacted by the high winds and heavy rainfall on
Sunday night and Monday morning. These assessments will determine the urgent needs of displaced individuals,
requirements for emergency relief efforts.TheCDCisactivelyconducting damage assessments and coordinating reliefinothercommunitiesaffectedby high winds across Regions 3, 4, and 5. These include Hope, Melanie, Cane Grove, Mahaicony, and Bare Root.As part of its ongoing disaster response strategy, the CDC remains engaged in damageverification,reliefdistribution, and coordination with national and regional stakeholders to ensure timely supporttoallaffectedcommunities.
Adriana to be laid...
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a condition typically associated with drowning victims. These observations only deepened suspicions surroundingherdeath.
Before her body was found, police and hotel staff reportedly attempted to convince the family that she had been abducted from the premises. The discovery of herbodyinthepoolsparked national outrage, violent protests, and widespread callsforjustice.
The first post-mortem examination, conducted on April 28 by a three-member international forensic team, including Dr Shubhakar Karra Paul (Barbados), Dr Gary Collins (Delaware, U.S.),andDr GlennRudner (Mount Sinai, U.S.). The team concluded that the cause of death was drowning However, the teamcouldnotdeterminethe time of death or confirm whetherAdrianahadinhaled
poolortapwater
Her funeral was initially scheduledforMay5,butwas postponed at the last minute after Adriana's parents and close relatives expressed doubts over the findings of the first autopsy Feeling they still had many unanswered questions; the family chose not to proceed withtheburial.
Determined to get more clarity, they arranged for a second autopsy in the U.S. Her body was flown to Atlanta, Georgia, where Dr Carol Terry conducted the procedure.
In an interview with journalist Travis Chase, Dr Terrycalledthecase“highly suspicious” and emphasised that only a thorough investigation could determine whether Adriana drowned or was murdered. “At this time, drowning cannot be conclusively statedasthecauseofdeath,” shesaid.
National clean-up exercise
billed for Saturday
With a massive pile-up ofgarbageatseveralareasin and around Georgetown, government has planned a national clean-up exercise for Sunday across the country JuniorMinisterofPublic Works, Deodat Indar, engaged the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Wednesday on the exercise to enhance Georgetown and communities across the country as part of the 10th National Clean-up Exercise. While lobbying the PSC for its continued support on the clean-up initiative, the minister noted that the administration is currently executing drainage and cleaningworksinthecapital city Discussions continued on the steps to be taken by the private sector to reduce the improper disposal of commercialwaste.
Foritspart,thePSCsaid that the clean-up exercise represents a powerful demonstration of our shared responsibility in preserving the environment and enhancingthehealth,safety, and beauty of our communities.
“It is a national call to action that requires the collective commitment of every citizen, business, and organisation,” the PSC releasestated.
“The PSC strongly encourages all citizens, private sector companies, andbusinessleaderstocome out in their numbers and participate actively in this important exercise We especially invite our members to mobilise their teams, provide logistical support where possible, and help lead the charge in this vitalcivicinitiative.”
According to the PSC, this10thclean-upexerciseis a clear reminder “that we mustworktowardlong-term behaviouralchange.”
According to the organisation, while clean-up campaignsarenecessary,the ultimate goal must be to create a culture of cleanliness where these large-scale efforts are no longer needed “We therefore call on all stakeholders to promote ongoing awareness and continuous action to keep our surroundings clean, not just on June 8, but every day” The PSC said its member companies and B u s i n e s s S u p p o r t Organisations (BSOs) from across all regions will be actively participating. “This collective nationwide mobilisation demonstrates the strength of our united
private sector and its commitment to building a cleanerGuyana.
KeepingGuyanacleanis notonlyaboutaesthetics,but also about national pride, e n v i r o n m e n t a l sustainability, public health, and protecting our tourism and investment potential.”
The organisation said that a cleaner Guyana benefits all.
“Let us come together in unity and purpose to make a visible and lasting difference Join us on Sunday, June 8, at 6:00AM in your respective regions
and communities, and play your part in building a cleaner,greenerGuyana.”
M e a n w h i l e , t h e Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is encouraging the business community to support the exercise “Respect and care for the environment is of utmost importance, particularly as Guyana is currently experiencing the rainy season, and impact of clogged drainage channels and waterways during inclement weather,” GCCI s
According to the business body, there are several mobilisation points in Georgetown and across the country “The Chamber is also urging businesses to ensure that they engage in proper waste disposal to prevent the accumulation of garbagealongroadwaysand inthedrainagesystems.The GCCI underscores the importance of good environmental stewardship, particularly in pursuit of the healthandwell-beingofour people.”
Dutch airline service to open up major economic,
trade opportunities
G
uyana is slowly
becoming a hub for international travel as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali inaugurated yet another airline service, this time the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines twice-weekly
service connecting
Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Georgetown inGuyanaviaStMaarten.
OnJune4,2025,thefirst flight from Amsterdam will land in Georgetown, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the GuyanaNetherlands relations and settingthestageforstronger partnerships and shared growthacrosssectors.
Speaking at the official launch event Tuesday evening at the Cara Lodge
Hotel, President Ali describedthenewserviceas part of a deliberate, longterm strategy by the government to use aviation as a driver of national development.“Wedonotsee KLM as an investor We see KLMasapartnertoGuyana anditisourdutytohelpyou make your stay here successful,” the president stated.
Hesaidthiscruciallinkis notjustforpassengers,butit opens up major economic and trade opportunities, especiallyinareaslikeagroprocessing, cargo transport,
and regional integration
Withthisnewlinkviaair,the presidentsaidGuyanacanbe positioned as KLM's secondary hub, using its strategic location for access to West Africa and South America. “We are ready to workwithyou.Weareready to give you incentives. We are ready to help you work with us in making this your secondhub.”
The president pledged his government's continued support to ensure KLM's operations in Guyana are profitable and sustainable, offering marketing and tourism synergies to ensure route success “Your presence is more an endorsementofourgrowing economy
Itisavoteofconfidence in our stability, our infrastructureandourvision forthefuture.KLM'sarrival is not an isolated development; it is the latest chapter in a deliberate and strategic policy that our government has been pursuing in the past five years,”thepresidentadded.
The aviation sector is contributing significantly to the Guyanese economy
AccordingtoPresidentAli,it addsapproximatelyUS$116 million to the national gross domestic product (GDP). It also provides some 5,200
jobsforGuyaneseandeases the movement of more than 13,000 tonnes of cargo annually
T h e n u m b e r o f passengers passing through Guyana has increased from 182,000 to over 857,000 in just four years, with seating capacity expanding from 336,000 to nearly 1 5 million Guyana is now served by 11 carriers, c o n n e c t i n g t o 1 6 international destinations, upfromsixpreviously
All this, President Ali said, is part of a bold vision to position Guyana as a
u
, targeting some three million passengersby2030.
To achieve this, Guyana is capitalising on its geographic location, enhancedinfrastructure,and digital transformation initiatives, including electronic passports and immigration services, residency and work permit systems, among others, all aimed at easing doing businessinGuyana.
Plans are also underway toestablishaviationtraining programmes–frompilotand engineer training to airport management to create a homegrown workforce to sustainthesector'slong-term growth. Dirk Buitelaar, the Regional Manager for Air
– Pres. Ali
France KLM, the Dutch Caribbean, Guyana and Suriname,said,“Thelaunch oftheflightismorethanjust a new destination in the Global network It is a symbol of a connection between Europe, South America, between the Netherlands and Guyana,
between commerce and cultureandmostimportantly between people.” Minister withintheMinistryofPublic Works,DeodatIndar,andthe AmbassadoroftheKingdom of the Netherlands to Guyana, Walter Oostelbos, alsodeliveredremarksatthe simpleceremony (DPI)
US in crackdown against...
Frompage10 you may not be eligible to renew your visa in the future,”theembassysaid.
Onlylastmonth,theU.S.
Department of State remindednon-citizensthatit wasunacceptableforforeign parents to use a U.S. tourist visa for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain citizenship forthechild.Thedepartment saidsuchamovecouldresult in American taxpayers paying the medical care costs.“Thisisknownasbirth tourism and U.S. consular officers deny all such visa applications under U S immigrationlaw Thosewho abuse our immigration systemthroughbirthtourism may be ineligible for future visas or travel to the United States.Thisisonemoreway theU.S.DepartmentofState is serving and protecting American taxpayers and
communities, ” the departmentemphasised.
Back in January 2020, the US Department of State hadunveiledthenewrulesto deter pregnant women from travelling to the US to give birth.The policy is intended as a crackdown on what is known as "birth tourism".
Under the rule, pregnant women applying for US visitor visas may need to prove they have a specific reason for travel other than giving birth on US soil, the BBChadreported.
Nearly all children born in the US get automatic citizenship - a law US PresidentDonaldTrumphas criticised.Inhisfirstterm,he had said that the policy was necessary to safeguard US national security and public health.Mr Trumphassought to limit immigration to the US and has previously questioned the US constitutional amendment thatgrantscitizenshipto"all persons born or naturalised intheUnitedStates". Conservatives have long decried so-called anchor babies, born in the US to parents who are seeking to liveinAmerica.Thepractice ofobtainingavisatotheUS on the basis of having other US relatives is known as "chain migration, or family reunification", a policy that has also been criticised by MrTrump.Underthecurrent rule, consular officials are empoweredtodenyavisato any individual whose "primary purpose" in o b t a i n i n g s u c h documentation is to give birth there. The Department of State had said previously that the "birth tourism industry is also rife with criminal activity, including international criminal schemes.”
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Deputy Mayor’s Cup set to kick off this Saturday Petra Organisation prioritises Child...
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be followed by a Coaching
Course on Thursday morning, led by former national coach Jamaal
S h a b a z z , f u r t h e r
reinforcing the dual importance of tactical and moralpreparedness
Speaking at the opening
ceremony, Petra CoDirector Troy Mendonca
drew an insightful comparison between the responsibility of driving andworkingwithchildren
Both teachers and coaches attended yesterday’s Child Safeguarding Course, a joint initiative by Ministry of Education and the Petra Organistion.
Themuch-anticipatedSeven-a-SideInterWard/Village Knockout Football Tournament, popularly known as the Deputy Mayor’s Cup, has seen a slight but important schedulechange.
OriginallyslatedtokickoffFriday(June6),organisers have officially moved the tournament’s start to Saturday, June7
Fixtures remains the same with the only change being the new opening date billed for Saturday Meanwhile, the 32-teamtournamentissettopitsomeofthebestfootball talent, with teams emerging from as far as Mahaica, TimehriandDenAmstel.
The action-packed tournament will feature eight thrilling matches on Saturday, setting the tone for a weekendofintensecompetition.Theexcitementcontinues on Sunday, June 8, with another eight clashes that will determinethefinallineupfortheRoundof16.
Thursday June 05, 2025
ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)
Spiritual passion is tempered by romantic desire today, Aries, and you're likely to want to pursue both. Perhaps your romantic partner is as spirituallyinclinedasyou,and you both aspire to the same ends.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)
If you're currently romantically involved, you canexpectyourrelationshipto move to the next level of commitment. You and your partner could agree to be monogamous,getengaged,or setaweddingdate.
GEMINI(May21–June20)
An invitation to an important socialeventcouldcometoday. This could represent a chance tomeetimportantpeoplewho could advance your career or who might be involved in a fieldthatinterestsyou.
CANCER(June21–July22)
A previously untapped talent could emerge today, Cancer You may decide to train this talentandfosteraskillthatcan help you with any type of workyouwilldo.
LEO(July23–Aug.22)
Romantic passion might motivate you to work on improving your appearance, Leo. You might decide to exercise, change your diet, and experiment with new clothingstyles.
VIRGO(Aug 23–Sept 22)
You'll wake up ready to take on the world, Virgo
Excitement, enthusiasm, and purposewillfillyoursoul,yet you might wonder where it comes from, as nothing has changedsinceyesterday
LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)
Information gleaned from friends could have you focusing on a new goal. You may have a lot of ideas about projects you want to take care of,andtodayyoumightrealize whichonehastoppriority
SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov 21)
The Universe is inviting you magnify your vision. It's time to see the bigger, better, more advanced side of things Rememberthatlifeisamirror You're highly unlikely to receivemorethanyouhopefor
SAGIT(Nov 22–Dec.21)
You should feel especially emotional today, Sagittarius, reacting strongly to nearly everything you see, whether a photo of a natural disaster, a group of children, or a kitten sittingonadoorstep.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)
Dreams and visions might comeandgotoday,Capricorn, as unconscious drives and images surface. Some of these impressions could represent old traumas or phobias that needtobereleased.
AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18)
Social events or group activities could put you in touchwithalotofpeople, both close friends and casual acquaintances. A new person may come into your life who makesadifferenceforyou.
PISCES(Feb.19–Mar.20)
Pisces, you should feel physicallystrongandenergetic todayandreadytotakeonjust aboutanythingthatcomesyour way This is good, as you may be presented with some powerful challenges that bring newpurposetoyourlife.
“Many of you would’ve qualified to be a driver, and when you go through the theory, you understand the careneededontheroad It’s the same with coaching –you may have a sense of responsibility, but being exposed to the theory of safeguarding takes that understanding to another level,”Mendoncashared.
He added that Petra has been actively pursuing opportunities to offer this training for the past two years, recognising its critical value in shaping responsibleyouthmentors
T h e c o u r s e ’ s significance was further highlighted by Nicholas Fraser, Head of Allied Arts at the Ministry of Education Fraserexplained that s afeguarding certification is now being linked to employment eligibility for coaching positions within the school system.
“We have tied this coursedirectlytoourhiring framework,” Fraser stated “Particularly in our fivepriority programme, we want every individual working with students, especiallythosewhoarenot formally trained teachers to have foundational knowledge in child protection.”
The importance of this initiative resonated across regions, with coaches from asfarasRegion1,7,and10 travelling to attend the session, an encouraging sign that child safety is beingprioritisednationally
AstheExxonMobilU14 tournament draws near, the Petra Organisation’s investment in safeguarding training ensures that the competition is not only a showcase of youthful talent but also a model of safety and ethical leadership in youthsport
Tournament coordinator, Lennox Arthur after several lengthydiscussionsandafinaldecisiononthekickoffdate, wish to apologise for any inconvenience cause by this unforeseen shift of dates. He also wishes to inform the publicthat:“Footballwillgoon.”
Come out in full support as local talent lights up the Police Sports Club ground from June 7 to June 18 in this high-energycommunityshowdown.
semifinals decided….
LindenTechnicalInstitute, MackenzieHigh,WisburgSecondary and
LindenFoundationthrough
Thesemifinalistsforthisyear’s ExxonMobil Linden Under18 Schools Championship, organized by the New Era Entertainment, have been decided following the final set of group stage matches which were played last Sunday at the Wisburg Secondary School ground.
Playing at home to complete round robin play in Group B, Wisburg Secondary and New Silvercity Secondary played to a 1 all stalemate in one of two scheduled matches, while in the other game Mackenzie High dumped Kwakwani Secondary, 41, as both teams qualified for the semifinals.
Tom Ellsworth was the scorer who gave New Silvercity the lead in the 57th minute of play, but RasheedBobbsempleequalizedfor Wisburg Secondary as the game finished1-1.
In the other Group B clash
Mackenzie High trounced
Kwakwani Secondary 4-1 with goalsfromEmmanuelSkeeteinthe 23rd minute, Delroy Chapman the 29th minute, Emmanuel Skeete in the minute, Zimroy Larose in the 38th minute and Kymani Mackenzie in the 48th minute of play
Kishawn Leacock reduced the deficit for Kwakwani, when he nudgedintheirlonegoalinthe63rd minute.
The previous Sunday, May 25, intheGroupAmatchplayedalsoat the Wisburg Secondary School playfield, Linden Technical Institutecompleted theirunbeaten run by putting aside Christianburg WismarSecondary‘Multi’2-1.
The third win by the Linden TechnicalInstituteladswashinged on a brace from Dexter Milo Jr who scored in the 8th and 11th minutes.
Pharez Noble registered the goalscoredbythe‘Multi’boys. In the final Group A match played on Sunday May 25, Linden Foundation Secondary inflicted a 3-1 beating on Harmony Secondary
Jayden Nelson scored a hattrick for the Linden Foundation side in the 25th, 47th and 53rd minutesofplay
KurtWinfieldwasthescorerof the consolation goal by Harmony Secondary,inthe23rdminute.
Come Saturday the semifinals will see at 2 00pm Linden Technical Institute facing home sideWisburgSecondaryinthefirst game, to be followed at 4.00pm whenMackenzieHighmatchskills with Linden Foundation Secondary
Petra Organisation prioritises Child Safety ahead of ExxonMobil U14 Football C/ship
MHS scorers, from left, Zimroy LaRose, Kymani Mackenzie, Delvern Chapman and Emmanuel Skeete.
Mackenzie High School player at left confronts a Kwakwani opponent.
MinisterRamsonbacksEagles’flighttoDominicaforKreyolBasketballC/ship
TheMinistryofCulture,YouthandSport hasofficiallybackedEaglesBasketballClub astheygearupforinternationalcompetition in Dominica, where they will join Ravens Basketball Club to represent Guyana at the 2025 Kreyol Basketball Championship, runningfromJune6–10.
This year’s edition of the championship, set to unfold at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex in St Paul’s, promises an exciting display of Caribbean basketball, bringing together top-tier talent from Guyana, DominicaandGuadeloupe
ThefieldincludesDominica’sD-Treads Blazers and 767-SC Dominators, along with Guadeloupe’s USR Basket and GCB,
inadditiontotheGuyaneserepresentatives
Atasymbolicpresentationheldaheadof the teams’ departure, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, praised the legacy and leadership of both clubsinGuyana’sbasketballhistory
“The Ministry is proud to support this journey,” Minister Ramson stated “We felt compelled to go beyond what was initially asked, because this is more than just basketball; this is about nation-building throughsport
Eagles and Ravens have long been ambassadors of Guyanese basketball, and we trust they’ll represent our country well bothon,andoffthecourt.”
Eagles Head Coach, Adrian Hooper, expressed gratitude on behalf of the club, describing the Ministry’s swift action as a majormoralebooster
“We’re extremely thankful to Minister Ramson and the Ministry for their prompt and meaningful support,” Hooper stated “Thisassistancealsoenergizestheteamand showsusthatoureffortsarevalued ”
The Kreyol Basketball Championship tips off Friday with the Eagles taking the floor in the tournament’s opening matchup against Dominica’s 767-SC Dominators at 7:00 pm. Ravens follow at 9:00 pm in a prime-time showdown with the D-Treads Blazers.
On Saturday at 7:00 pm, Eagles face a keyclashagainstGuadeloupe’sGCB,while RavensreturntoactiononSundaynightina must-winbattleagainstUSRBasket,alsoat 7:00 pm To guarantee a spot in the championship final on Sunday, both Guyanese clubs must remain unbeaten in theirgroup-stagematchups
Founded as one of the cornerstone institutions in Guyana’s basketball landscape, Eagles have earned a reputation fordevelopingyoungtalentandmaintaining ahighlevelofcompetitiveplay Ravens,the country’s oldest basketball club, bring decades of experience and an enduring winningculturetothetournament.
...as Kashif and Shanghai June Madness Futsal Championship gets underway Corinthians,YoungStars,GameChangersamongwinners
The highly anticipated June Madness Futsal Championshipgotunderway Tuesday evening at the iconicCliffAndersonSports Hall, delivering a thrilling startwithfiveaction-packed matches.YoungStars,Game Changers, Footsteppers, C o r i n t h i a n s , a n d Albouystown all opened their campaigns with victories.
Intheopeningencounter, Young Stars edged Broad Street 2-1 in a nail-biting extra-time finish Broad Street’s Jeremiah Caesar scoredthetournament’sfirst goal in the 7th minute, but Elijah DeAbreu equalized for Young Stars in the 13th. With neither team able to break the deadlock in
regulation time, Tsekedi Sealeyfiredhomeadramatic winner in the 33rd minute, sending the Young Stars benchintocelebration.
Match two saw Game
Changers outlast Alexander Villageinanotherextra-time thriller The sides ended regulationtiedat1-1,butthe dramaescalatedintheadded period. Timothy Kennedy
gaveAlexanderVillagea2-1 lead five minutes into extra time, only for Kacy John to equalizeaminutelater With the clock winding down, Emmanuel Lewis netted the decisive strike in the 38th minute to give Game Changers a hard-fought 3-2 victory
Footsteppersflexedtheir attacking muscles in a 4-2 win over Tiger Bay Isaiah Sam delivered a standout performance with a brace, scoringinthe16thand22nd minutes.TroyHenryopened the scoring in the 3rd, while Jonathan Bailey sealed the win with a 29th-minute effort. Tiger Bay managed two goals in response but wereultimatelyoutpaced.
Corinthians turned in a
dominant display, cruising pastParadiseInvadersina40 rout. Darwin Martinez got things started in the 5th minute,followedbyAdriane Talla who bagged a brace with goals in the 7th and 24th. Carlos Escobar added the fourth to cap off a commandingwin.
The final match of the night was nothing short of a spectacle as Albouystown demolished Campbellville 9-0, thanks in large part to EzekielTelford’s mastery of theyellowballrule—where yellow ball goals count for double.
After Akeem July openedthescoringinthe6th minuteandTimothyThomas followed up in the 8th, Telford’s yellow ball strike
in the 9th pushed the lead to 4-0. He added two more goals in the 15th and 26th minutes, while July scored again in
completed his brace with strikes in the 17th and 30th minutes, wrapping up a resoundingwin.
The action continues tonightwithanotherexciting slate of matchups, first up Make It Happen will tackle Street Vibez, after that Kingston Ballers will go up against Team Finishers, in match #3 YMCAwill battle withAgricolaBallersbefore UnitedBallersfacesoffwith The Spaniards while Sophia Ballerswillgohead-to-head with Laing Avenue in the finalmatchoftheevening.
GCB donates Cricket Equipment to Guyana Blind Cricket Association
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) once againhasdemonstrateditscommitmenttothe developmentandinclusivityofcricketacross thecountrybydonatingaquantityofcricket geartotheGuyanaBlindCricketAssociation (GBCA).
ThepresentationtookplaceattheGCB’s office in Georgetown and included a full set of essential cricket equipment such as bats, pads,gloves,andtraininggear.
Thistimelygesturecomesontheheelsof theGBCA’srecentparticipationinaregional blindcrickettournamentheldinBarbados.
While the Guyana Blind Cricket team encounteredtoughcompetition,theyalsohad moments of promise and growth during the tournament, showcasing their determination and passion for the game. Now back home, the team is looking ahead to future opportunities.
Speaking on behalf of the GBCA, Leroy Phillips expressed sincere gratitude for the donation, stating, “On behalf of the Guyana
BlindCricketAssociationandourplayerswe extendheartfeltthankstotheGuyanaCricket Board for their generous support. This donationisnotonlyappreciatedbutessential in helping our athletes train and perform at theirbest.”
The GCB continues to advocate for the inclusion of differently-abled athletes in all facets of cricket and is hopeful that this supportwillgoalongwayinempoweringthe GBCA as they prepare for future competitionsregionally
In addition to the equipment donation, the GCB will later present a cheque to further assist the association financially, reinforcingitscommitmenttothecontinued growthandsustainabilityofblindcricketin Guyana
The equipment donation is part of the GCB’sbroadermandatetoupliftandsupport allcricketersacrossthecountry,ensuringthat theloveofthesportwealllovereachesevery cornerofGuyana.
CWI Director and GCB Executive Shaun Massiah handed over the equipment to Leroy Phillips and the GBCA.
Golden Jaguars in must-win clash with Nicaragua to keep World Cup hopes alive
By Rawle Toney
The Golden Jaguars, Guyana’s Senior Men’s NationalFootballTeam,face a must-win situation tonight as they resume their campaign in the 2026 FIFA WorldCupQualifiers.
With two matches remaining in the second round of the Concacaf qualification process, Guyana must secure maximum points to remain in contention for a place in thefinalround.
First up is a daunting away fixture against Group D leaders Nicaragua, who will host the match at the
The Golden Jaguars during their last work-out session ahead of their clash against Nicaragua.
Estadio Nacional de Fútbol in Managua from 7:00 pm localtime.
Nicaragua is currently unbeaten in their campaign so far, having cruised past Montserrat (4–1) and Belize (4–0), asserting their dominanceatopthegroup.
The Golden Jaguars, currently third in the standings, opened their qualifiers with a 2–0 loss to regional heavyweights Panama at the Estadio
Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez However, they bounced back in their next outing,defeatingBelize3–1 ina“home”matchheldatthe WildeyTurfinBarbados.
Coach Wayne Dover will depend on Kelsey Benjamin’s magic upfront to help the Golden Jaguars past Nicaragua.
Nathan Moriah-Welsh, and Chris Macey to control the tempoandlinkplaybetween thelines.
Up front, talisman and all-time leading scorer
Omari Glasgow will spearhead the attack. He’ll be supported by Kelsey
B e n j a m i n , O s a z e DeRosario, Enoch George,
Liam Butts, Neron Barrow, andexcitingnewcomerKyle Reid, who is set to make his internationaldebut.
F o l l o w i n g t h e showdown in Managua, the Jaguars will return home to hostMontserratonMonday, June 10, at the National Track and Field Centre in Edinburg, West Coast
Demerara.
Only the group winners moveontothefinalroundof Concacaf qualifiers, where they’lljointhethreelowestranked teams from the Nations League A and the winners of Nations League B, vying for the region’s three automatic spots at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to feature 48 teams for the first time in history, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, raising the stakes even higher for nations like Guyana looking to make their debut on football’s grandeststage.
Now, with their backs againstthewall,theGolden Jaguarsmustdeliveraresult against a confident and informNicaraguansideifthey are to stay in the hunt for a historicWorldCupberth.
Head coach Wayne Dover has named a 23-man squad for this crucial clash, notably missing the likes of Isiah Jones and Stephen Duke-McKenna.
However,ingoal,Dover has the option of starting with Kai McKenzie-Lyle, Akel Clarke, or Joshua Narine.
The defensive unit includes the experienced Jalen Jones, Reiss Greenidge, Colin Nelson, and Raushan Ritch, along w i t h R o m a i n e Brackenridge, Leo Lovell, anddebutantKvistPaul.
In midfield, Dover will rely on the likes of Daniel Wilson, Curtez Kellman, Nathan Ferguson, Darron Niles, Nicholas McArthur,
Scenes from the Game Changers andAlexander Village clash during the opening night of the June Madness Futsal Championship.
MinisterRamsonbacksEagles’flightto DominicaforKreyolBasketballC/ship
Tsekedi Sealey extra time goal help dispatched Broad Street on opening night.
Some members of the Eagles Basketball Club and Minister Charles Ramson following their presentation at the Ministry of Sport.