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TheGuyanaRevenueAuthority (GRA) has accused gold dealers Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, of Mohamed's Enterprise, of massive underreporting of income between 2019and2023,resultinginbillions ofdollarsinunpaidtaxes.
Azruddin, who leads the We InvestinNationhood(WIN)Party, is already before the magistrates' court facing a multimillion-dollar tax evasion charge. That case, brought by the GRA, stems from alleged false declarations and underreporting of the purchase price of a luxury vehicle imported in2020.
In a fresh move, a letter dated October 2, 2025, addressed to Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, states that GRAis seeking billions in taxes from Mohamed's Enterprise.Thedemandarisesfrom $34 billion in understated income declarations for the period 2019 to 2023.
According to GRA, its review of the company's filings showed that over $34 billion in income taxes were understated With accumulatedinterestandpenalties, thetotalsumnowowedtothestate
stands at more than $191 billion.
“The revenue authority has conducted a review of the income and property tax returns submitted in relation to the above years of assessment.
This review, together with additional information received from other tax and financial agencies, have revealed that you failed to submit true and correct returns for the said years of assessment 2020 to 2024 (years of income 2019 to 2023),” the authoritysaidintheletter
G R A r e m i n d e d t h e businessmenthatsubmittinguntrue and incorrect tax returns is an offence under Section 110 of the Income Tax Act. It said the false declarations directly affected the liability to income tax that should havebeenpaid.“Accordingly,asa result of the untrue declarations made, income tax in the sum of $34,067,322,989 were understated for the said period 2019–2023,” it wasstated.
Further,theauthorityexplained that the understated taxes attract interest and penalties in keeping with the financial administration and audit act and the Income Tax
Act. “An accumulated sum of $191,171,975,676 as per the attached computations, is due, owing and payable to the revenue authority by Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, trading as Mohamed's Enterprise. For ease of reference, kindly be guided by the attached document, which shows a detailed breakdownofthetaxesdue,owing andpayable,”GRAsaid.
The tax body has given the Mohameds an opportunity to respond to the outstanding tax liability and to show cause why proceedings should not be institutedagainstthem.
“Please note, if you fail to respond with legal justification/s within 14 days of service of this letter,therevenueauthoritymaybe forced to take necessary actions againstyou,withoutfurthernotice, for the act committed and to have the taxes payable recovered, in accordance with the laws administered,”GRAwarned.
Additionally, GRA also disclosed that it is investigating Mohamed's Enterprise prior years of income. Once the investigation is complete, the businessmen will be notified of the findings and
givenareasonabletimetorespond.
OnMonday,thefather-sonduo was indicted in a United States federal court in Miami, Florida on 11 charges of wire and mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money launderingandtheimportationofa Lamborghini luxury car- all stemming from accusations of massive tax fraud committed againstGuyana.
The indictment, unsealed on October 2, 2025, accuses the Mohameds of orchestrating an elaborate fraud and moneylaundering scheme involving gold exports, customs fraud, bribery, andtheevasionofmillionsintaxes androyaltiesowedtoGuyana.
The indictment seen by this newspaperchargesthatMohamed's Enterprise, the Guyana-based gold
wholesaling and export company controlled90percentbyNazarand 10percentbyAzruddin,isalleged to have sold gold to buyers in
circumventing Guyana's revenue andregulatorysystem.
In June 2024, Nazar,Azruddin and their businesses were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) The Mohameds were sanctioned for alleged gold smuggling.
Azruddin earlier this year launched WIN, and contested the 2025 General and Regional Elections that were held in September His party accumulated the second-highest votes, earning 16 seats in the NationalAssembly whichisexpectedtoconvenesoon.
Member of Parliament elect for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, has rubbished claims that Guyana is facing a “constitutional crisis” following the indictment of businessmanandOpposition figure Azruddin Mohamed, calling such suggestions “politically opportunistic nonsense” designed to misleadthepublic.
Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, have been indicted in a U.S. federal courtinMiami,Floridaon11 charges of wire and mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and the i m p o r t a t i o n o f a Lamborghini luxury car- all stemming from accusations of massive tax fraud committedagainstGuyana.
Theindictment,unsealed on October 2, 2025, accuses t h e M o h a m e d s o f orchestrating an elaborate fraudandmoney-laundering scheme involving gold exports, customs fraud, bribery, and the evasion of millions in taxes and royaltiesowedtoGuyana. At the heart of the US Government's case lie several core allegations, among them gold export fraudandcustomssealreuse.
The indictment seen by this newspaper charges that Mohamed's Enterprise, the Guyana-based gold wholesaling and export company controlled 90% by Nazarand10%byAzruddin, isallegedtohavesoldgoldto buyers in Miami and Dubai, while circumventing Guyana's revenue and regulatory system The indictment claims that the defendants would reuse official Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Guyana Gold Board (GGB) customs seals and export declarations, originally applied legally on one shipment on subsequent shipments for which they had not paid taxes or royalties. This, prosecutors
say, created the false impression that proper paymentshadbeenmade. Additionally, the duo is alsoaccusedofbribingstate officials to facilitate their alleged corrupt acts. The indictmentsetsforththatthe Mohameds paid bribes to Guyanese government officials, including customs agents to allow the acceptance of duplicate paperwork and reused seals. Through this mechanism, the scheme allegedly enabledtheevasionofduties and royalties that should have gone to Guyana's coffers.Inastronglyworded
statement posted to her Facebook page on Tuesday, Sarabo-Halley who was the party's prime ministerial candidate at the just concludedelectionsdeclared that there is no provision in Guyana's Constitution barring an indicted person—locally or abroad from taking the oath as a Member of Parliament or serving as Leader of the Opposition.“Nowhereinthe Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana does it say that an indictment disqualifies a duly elected MP,” she asserted,pointingtoArticles
155 and 156 which clearly definethequalificationsand disqualifications for MembersofParliament.“An indictment is not among them.”
T h e W I N
Parliamentarian- elect blasted those claiming that
Parliament has been “plungedintocrisis,”calling the narrative baseless and irresponsible. She stressed that Parliament remains constitutionally intact and fullyfunctional,andthatthe LeaderoftheOppositionisa post filled by the collective will of non-government members,notbyspeculation orhysteria.
Sarabo-Halley a former Public Service Minister and who served in the 12th Parliament for the APNU+AFC coalition also dismissedtalkofaso-called “consensus candidate” as “absurd and disrespectful to theelectorate.”
“The people of Guyana did not vote for backroom consensus they voted for
representation,” she said “To now call for 'consensus' as a way to block an elected representative is to trample onthedemocraticwillofthe people.”
Selectiveoutrage
Turning her attention to what she described as “selective moral outrage”, Sarabo-Halley reminded the public that President Irfaan Ali himself once faced 19 fraudchargesoverthesaleof state lands before becoming HeadofState.
“Those charges were later dropped, but they existed nonetheless,” she noted. “Even his Canadian visawasrevokedatthetime, yetthePPPnevercalledthat aconstitutionalcrisis.”
She questioned the doublestandard,arguingthat if Ali could become President while under serious allegations, then Mohamed's indictment cannot suddenly become a constitutionalcalamity
“The Constitution must (Continuedonpage13)
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NewMinisterofHomeAffairs,OneidgeWalrond,isgoing whereherpredecessorswentduringtheirtimeatthehelm May shereapbetterresultswiththeGuyanaPoliceForce(GPF) She succeeds in making progress with the GPF, and citizens will rememberherappreciatively
MinisterWalrondhasrappelledrightintothemiddleofthe GPF mass of troubles, with words that conveyed the right messages ConsideringtherecordsofpastMinistersofHome Affairs,theissueishowmuchheadwayshewillmake Forher part,theministerstartedoutontherightnote,divedintotheheart oftheGPF'schallenges “Corruptionmustbedealtwithfirmly Showzerotolerance Donotlooktheotherway Befearlessin confrontingit” ThosewereMinisterWalrond'swordstothe seniorleadershipoftheGPF,asreleasedbytheMinistryof Home Affairs. “Deal with” this destructive issue to the integrityandimageoftheGPF,andwhichstrikesablowto the confidence of the nation at large. The minister was highlightingcorruption,whichhaslefttheprofessionalism of the GPF in shreds, and reduced it to exploitation by a variety of sources. It is easy to say, but the history of the GPF and those who stand over it, confirms how difficult it has been to implement on the ground the anticorruption speechesthatarenowpartofthefabricofGuyana.
“Leadershipmustbebyexample Ifdisciplineisweakatthe top, it will collapse below Tighten discipline, strengthen performance, and rebuild trust,” was another quote from Minister Walrond We at this paper hope that the zeal for positivechangethattheministerprojectsdoesn'tbecomejaded anddiminished,astimegoesby,andasshecomestogripwith whatisnowinherhands Whatkindofleadershipcouldthe GPFbeabletoboastabout? Seniorofficershavebeeninthe middle of developments that have stunned law-abiding citizens. Police personnel stopped and questioned at New York's John F Kennedy InternationalAirport. One senior policeman hit with multiple charges alleging huge frauds. Another senior police officer, an area commander, is sanctionedbytheUSDepartmentoftheTreasury'sOfficeof Foreign Assets Control, in a matter involving 4.4 tons of cocaine. From this sampling of GPF woes at very senior levels, “leadership must be by example” sounds more like thecryofsomeonedrowninginstormywaters,withnothing foralifeboat.
Proceedingontheassumptionthattheothermembersatthe highest levels of the GPF are untouched by taint not yet unearthed,theremightbesomeroomforMinisterWalrondto deliver Butwhatifthatisnotthesituation,andcorruptpractices form the backbone of GPF culture and operations? What exampleissetthenforthoseranksonthelowerrungsoftheGPF as an institution, and as a viable presence in the fight against corruptionandcrime?
TheministerhastoknowfromherCabinetbriefingsthatthe stateofGuyana'sleadingcrimefightingorganisationisinneed of serious overhaul, that only decisive leadership will bring abouttheentity-widechangesthatareneeded Sheshowedher handslightly,with“Thisisthemomentfordecisiveleadership Thepeoplewillnotwait,andneitherwillI” Thepeoplehave beenwaitingforages,andtheyarelookingtonewHomeAffairs MinisterWalrondtodecideforthemselveswhethersheisabout regular politics, or could be that fresh breath of change so direlyneeded. Ifitturnsoutthatsheisallaboutwords,and littleofenforcementaction,thenGuyanesehavebeenthere before,andwilljustlearntolicktheirwoundsinsilence. There is near certainty about the presence of corruption insidetheGPF Whatthepolicehaveinitsfavourisuncertainty abouthowdeepandwidespreadthecorruptpracticesare From drugrunningtotrafficenforcementtonoisepollutiontooverall crimefighting endeavours, the wrong side of the leading nationalenforcementbodycomesunderthesharpestscrutiny. Toooften,theGPFismadeintoanobjectforharshcriticisms. Thesadfactisthatallthosearebasedonitssicknesses,many failures.
DearEditor, I begin this letter by commendingHisExcellency for appointing Mr Steven JacobsasMinisterwithinthe Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports. Finally, we have a genuine sportsman in that ministry;onewhowillbetter
understandthechallengesof youth, culture and sport in thiscountry
Thecoldrealityhowever is that no administration sinceIndependence,hasever given much thought to culture, youth and sports in Guyana Guyanese often
DearEditor,
The recent statement (“Beijing embassy here issues reminder to Chinese businesses on lawful conduct” Stabroek News October 2, 2025) by the Honour
AmbassadorYangYangafter m
h e Government of Guyana is veryinteresting,butmustbe takenwitha“grainofsalt”.
Chinese nationals operatinginGuyanaarehere for economic domination. Thisdominationhasalready been proven in the retail/supermarket sector This domination is now working its way through the transportation/ trucking sector
Their business practices are ruthless and aggressive, intended to eliminate any competition.
They have learned how to navigate and use an already corrupted Guyanese system to obtain this objective. This practice is not unique to Guyana, wherever Chinese nationals go, they tend to displace the locals in certain economic spheres.
Icanspeakpersonallyto theirbusinesspractice,asmy mother, who is the sister of Dr Cheddi Jagan, fraudulently lost her property to a Chinese national presently charged with money laundering, and illegal firearm possession. My mother is now in the process of appealing the decision. If ever there was a case of “the law is an ass” this case would certainly qualify If the ambassador is seriousaboutherstatement,I am sure she will put her `moneywherehermouthis`.
Asimplerequestistouseher goodofficetoencouragethe national who stole my mo
y to withdraw from the matter andreturntheproperty
However,Idoadmirethe Chinese Ambassador's zeal
looked enviously at our Caribbean neighbours with their rich sporting and cultural advancements and makingitontheworldstage, while we always seem to be mired in mediocrity and ineptitude.
in protecting her people. I cannot say the same for the PPP,apartywhichwasbuilt bythesweat,bloodandtears ofmyfamily Unfortunately, the political elite in Guyana are too easily influenced by foreigninterests.
Guyanese have endured decades of colonisation, a nefarious system that has robbed us of our dignity, humanity and resources and to see this exploitation continue is unacceptable Guyanese have been complaining about Chinese national business practices and operations for years. It hastakentheAmbassadorto validate what Guyanese havebeensayingforyears.
The influx of Chinese nationals into Guyana is not byaccidentbutbydesign.As China expands its empire, through its “Belt and Road” initiative,ithaschosentouse the“carrot”asopposedtothe “stick” approach in its quest to replace the United States as a superpower China is now the largest bi-lateral lender of money to Guyana. Its investment in Guyana increased forty-fold from US$256 million to a whopping$10.6billionover the period 2019-2024 Guyana is critical for China in terms of its resources including rare mineral and geopoliticallocation.
Former President, Dr. Jagan once said, “We must set our face sternly against c o r r u p t i o n a n d extravagance We cannot have a Cadillac-style living w i t h d o n k e y - c a r t economies.”
Today in Guyana, we haveaCadillaceconomybut with a donkey-cart-style living While some have become fabulously wealthy, the working class and poor continue to be abandoned andstruggleinthesetimesof abundance.
RaymondAli Nephew of Former President Dr
Cheddi Jagan.
T h i s c u r r e n t administration, though, is the lucky one to have the financial resources to bring real tangible change and development in the areas of youth, culture and sports in thiscountry
Touchingontheyouthof Guyana.Thissegmentofthe population represents the futureofthisnationandwill ultimatelyberesponsiblefor moving this nation forward. However, in communities acrossGuyana,weseemany idle youths Engaged in activities such as the use of narcotics, smoking and consuming alcohol, they seem to drift directionless down the path of life, often victims of circumstances beyond their control such as poverty,brokenhomesanda system that tends to favour therichandconnectedatthe expense of the poor and voiceless.
Regarding culture, there seemstobenorealpolicy,no direction and no real ambition to foster culture and to help it grow in Guyana.Andinsports,often we see little flickers of sporting brilliance and potential from the furthest corners of Guyana. On the national stage, our athletes and sportspersons may perform for a bit, but then revert back to a life of nonexistence, God given potential gone to waste with no platform to build and developtheirskills.
But now with a former national sportsman as a
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports and the availability of greater financialresources,itistime that government looks at building culture, youth and sports from the community level in a holistic, allencompassing manner Rehabilitatingagroundhere andthere,andsendingafew athletes overseas now and then cannot be counted as development. Therefore, the first step in the right direction in m a k i n g G u y a n a a powerhouse in sports and culture,inmyopinion,isthe appointment of a dedicated Regional Culture Youth and Sports Officers for each administrative region, s i m i l a r t o h o w administrative regions have Regional ExecutiveOfficers and Regional Health Officers Give them the resourcesandthemandateto go out, get on the ground, and work with the communities. Let them understand the vagaries and challenges of each region. Let them put forward to government, blueprints that canservelocalcommunities better Help to build youth capacity, ensure culture becomes a focal point of community life, and let sports become the life changer it can be for many, especially those from disadvantagedcommunities. Ministers and advisers can never bring real meaningful changetothelivesofpeople sitting in an airconditioned office in Georgetown. It is time for culture, youth and s p o r t s t o b e c o m e decentralized to allow the truesportingpotentialofthis nationtobefullyunleashed.
Sincerely
C.B.Leo
Sterner measures should be implemented against trucks
DearEditor, Was the dislodged truck wheel fatal accident describedasafreakaccident an act of God or sheer n e g l i g e n c e a n d incompetence? I say it was thelatter. Howcouldthedrivernot recognise the signs that something was drastically wrongwiththetruck? Now an innocent life is lost.
Thisispuremadnessand for too long truck drivers in particular have been involved in serious and fatal accidents. It is high time sterner measures be institutedagainstthistypeof roaduser.
This in no way negates culpabilityofowners.
My condolences to the grievingfamily.
Regards
ShamshunMohamed
DearEditor,
To many Guyanese, Guyana is their world, not the world 'out there.' People feel content with their existence, nothing must spoilit.
Theragingwarsbetween Russia and Ukraine or between Israel and Hamas are of little or no concern to them. The thought of a war with Venezuela would be moreofapassingratherthan a pre-occupational one. The stories told by older folk to the Guyanese Gen Z about the Second World War as well as speeches at the
c e n o t a p h a n d o n RemembranceDaywouldbe eitherhardtobelieveorthat they don't care about what happened sixty-six years ago.
N o w a d a y s , t h e Guyanese working class man and woman pay more attention to the hassles of daily of life, the cost-ofliving, family, their jobs, bills, school and lunch kits for kids, health care issues including diabetes, obesity
and stress These p e c u l i a r i t i e s notwithstanding,thereisone consolation, American th
gian Reinh
ld Niebuhr once wrote; 'Although individuals are naturally self-interested,
they also possess a remarkable ability to consider interests other than theirown'.
To many Guyanese, war is viewed as something
remote, an abstract occurrence in far away in placeswithstrangesounding names.Itwasonlywhenthe escalation of tension and threats to Guyana by Venezuela began to heat up
in late 2023 that Guyanese becameconsciousofthereal possibility of a war between GuyanaandVenezuela. Sincethematterhasgone before the ICJ, a period of marking time, wait and see has crept up upon us. And though the possibility of a war between Guyana and Venezuela, is not imminent at this point in time, we should keep in mind that 'when America sneezes the Caribbean catches a cold'. Under such conditions, a ring-fenced Guyana, secure from collateral damages because of a war between America and Venezuela is fraughtwithuncertainty
.Meanwhile, the peace and friendship with and solidaritywecurrentlyenjoy from nations around the world is tenuous and precarious; it could, hopefully not, prove temporary Guyanese who follow world news would know that anger, because of persistent threats and unprovoked acts of aggressionaswellastrading of harsh language across borders can result in the heightening of tension in contrasttopeace,whichlike a two-edged sword, can be usedtoeithersaveordestroy peace.
Has this world gone crazy?Fromallindicationsit has, from the rise of a horrendous campaign against immigrants, to the imposition of oppressive tariffsasbarrierstotrade,the human tragedies and chaos resulting from genocide in Gaza; Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the revival of gunboat diplomacy in the Caribbean and unhappy
endingssuchasthekillingof Charlie Kirk.Yes, the world today is indeed a terrifying, uncertainplace.
It is against this backdrop, that little or no attention is paid by Guyanese mainstream media, podcasters, social media outlets, letter writers or by official circles to the possibility of major wars breaking out in Asia, the Middle East, the Korean Peninsula in Europe and in our own Caribbean The occasional 'project syndicate'featurespublished in mainstream media and editorials will not suffice. More should be done to bring a greater degree of a w a r e n e s s t o a n d involvementofthepublicin thedebateonwarandpeace. None can deny the unique threat posed by nuclear missiles, the monstrosity of ongoing genocides,thedyingspecies on our increasingly fragile planet, and the calamitous backwards steps we are taking that will surely take ourcollectivelives.
Overwhelmed by this worrisome state of affairs, the vast majority of world leaders in their addresses at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly exasperatedly called out for peace and pledged not to giveuponpeacenortheUN Charter The challenge now is, can that vast majority of UN members use their collective will to make the Charter work for lasting w o r l d p e a c e a n d internationalsecurity!
Yoursfaithfully, ClementJ.Rohee
Former Minister of ForeignAffairs
DearEditor,
Weliveinaworldshaped by the stories we tell — about ourselves, about others, and about what it meanstoliveagoodlife.But when society tells only one storyaboutdisability—that itis apersonaltragedytobe curedorhiddenaway—we createnotunderstanding,but oppression.
This“singleview”isthe medical model of disability, and it has dominated our schools, workplaces, and healthcare systems for generations.
The medical model definesdisabilityasadefect in the individual something to be treated, rehabilitated, or, if possible, corrected But this view, while sometimes useful for diagnosis or treatment, comes with real danger It quietly tells people with disabilities that the problem liesinthem,notintheworld thatexcludesthem.
Under the medical model, a child who cannot walk is “disabled” because their legs do not function typically But under the social model of disability, that same child is disabled because buildings lack ramps, schools lack inclusion, and attitudes lack empathy The difference is profound: one blames the body, the other challenges society The social model of disability emerged from the voices of people with disabilities themselves — advocates who dared to say, “Nothing about us without us.” It reframes disability as a natural part of human diversity, not a defect. It demandsthatsocietyremove barriers physical,
attitudinal, and institutional that prevent full participation.
By embracing the social model, we shift from pity to partnership, from charity to justice. It asks not “What's wrongwithyou?”but“What needs to change around you?” The medical model persistsbecauseitfeelssafe. It provides neat labels and treatment plans. It promises that if we fix the person, society can stay the same. Butthisillusionofsimplicity hidesharm. I
unemployed — not because theylackability,butbecause oursystemsrefusetoadapt.
Imagine a city where buses kneel low enough for wheelchair users to board independently Imagine classrooms where lessons are designed for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners alike Imagine employers who see accessibilitynotasaburden, but as an innovation.This is not utopian thinking — it's the logical outcome of embracing the social model.
When w
r diversity, we design for everyone.
The danger of a single viewisthatitsilencesothers. It reduces complex human lives to medical diagnoses and statistical categories. It deniesagencyandcreativity topeoplewhohavemuchto offer A society that listens only to the medical voice misses the symphony of lived experience But a society that embraces the social model of disability listens differently. It hears notdeficits,butdiversity.
The next time we see a person with a disability, let us resist the reflex to ask, “What'swrong?”Instead,let us ask, “What can we change?” Because the true measure of a just society is nothowittreatsthepowerful or the perfect, but how it embraces difference — and builds a world where everyone belongs
“Disabilitydoesnotresidein bodies;itresidesinbarriers. The most disabling thing is not the condition — it's exclusion.” “The difference is profound: one blames the body, the other challenges society.”
“When we design for diversity, we design for everyone.”
Regards
KeonCheong
DearEditor, Guyana's impressive economic boom, fueled by major oil discoveries, has accelerated the nation's development remarkably T h e g o v e r n m e n t ' s substantial investments in p u b l i c infrastructure roads, bridges, transit corridors, s c h o o l s , a n d hospitals have enhanced living standards for many citizens However, one critical area remains vastly overlooked: public transportation.
Historically, Guyana has lacked a viable, Stateowned, and operated public transportsystem.Asaresult, citizens have been entirely dependent on private operatorswhoseservicesare oftenunreliable,inadequate, and insufficient to meet the growing needs of the population This situation p l a c e s m a n y a t a disadvantage, limiting access to employment, education, healthcare, and essentialservices.
To address this, it is
essential that government leadership prioritizes the f o r m u l a t i o n a n d imp
a comprehensive public transportationpolicy Sucha policyshouldbecenteredon keystrategicpillars: 1 Development of a State-Owned Transport Authority: Establish a d e d i c a t e d p u b l i c transportation authority responsible for regulating, operating, and expanding public transit services nationwide This would ensure greater oversight, accountability, and quality control.
2 Integrated MultiModal Transit Systems:
D e s i g n s e a m l e s s connectivity betwe
different transport modes such as buses, ferries, and future light rail or rapid
effectively serve urban and ruralareas.
3 Introduction of Modernized Vehicle Fleets andInfrastructure:Introduce vehicles with fuel-efficient systems or electric buses to
improve environmental sustainability and passenger comfort Simultaneously, upgrade transit stops, terminals, and supporting infrastructure.
4 Affordable and Accessible Se
Guarantee fare structures that are affordable to all c
g vulnerable and physically impaired populations, while encouraging usage through subsidies or incentives wherenecessary
5 Digital Technologies and Smart S
ms: Leverage technology for routeoptimization,real-time tracking, electronic fare collection, and improved customer information to enhancereliabilityand userfriendlyexperience.
6 Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): While establishing a State-led system, strategically engage privatesectorpartnerswhere appropriate to leverage expertise, investment, and scalableservicedelivery.
7.Communityand (Continuedonpage14)
Any patriotic government should ensure that the Bank of Guyana and Guyanese generally benefit from this largesse
DearEditor,
I am a simple man and claim no credentials to economic and financial expertise. I lived through a timewhentheexchangerate was4Guyanadollarsto1US dollarandovertime,itkeeps deteriorating for reasons explainedmanytimes.
RecallingthatGuyanaup until recently was a non-oil producing country; as such, we suffered the shocks and vagaries of the oil crisis pushed by Oil Producing ExportCountries(OPEC).
Recently, the Guyana dollar moved from 201 to 210 and now the market is quoting G$230 to US$1, resulting in the rise in the
cost-of-living and the wideningofthegapbetween the very rich, the privileged and the ordinary poor citizens. This contention about Trinidad consuming our foreign exchange and Chinesebusinessesaffecting the exchange rate is maybe just part of the problem and the government must deal with it condignly For the first time in recent history, foreign companies are extracting massive quantities of oil, gold, diamonds,andtimber T h o s e w h o a r e harvesting our enormous natural resources trade and sell these products and, in
DearEditor, Dr Peter Ramsaroop (Oct 5) questioned the
every instance earn US, Euro, and other foreign currency Any patriotic government should ensure thattheBankofGuyanaand Guyanese generally benefit fromthislargesse. Additionally, many Guyanese receive funds from family members in the Caribbean, North America, andEurope.Weboastweare the fastest growing economy, accepting this as fact why therefore should there be this shortage of US dollars, etc.? Something is wrong and the new administration must waste notimetosetthingsright.
Regards ElderHamiltonGreen
credibility and competency of Dr Terrence Campbell, parliamentary leader of opposition APNU, to comment on economic and b u s i n e s s m a t t e r s Responding to Dr Campbell's critique of the injection and shortage of foreign currency (US dollars), Ramsaroop wrote: “… Campbell is attempting to assert relevance on matters far beyond his demonstratedexpertise”.
Dr. Campbell is a wellk n o w n s u c c e s s f u l businessman who penned many articles on economic mattersaswellasonforeign currency shortage, currency flight, the natural resource fund,amongothermatters.
I will let Dr Campbell, who studied in USA and Scotland, to defend himself. Dr Campbell is known to haveareal,earneddoctorate inbusiness.
Dr Ramsaroop is questioningone'scredibility So,itisonlyfairtoquestion his credibility I wish to query Dr Ramsaroop's academic credentials Wikipedia writes: Peter Ramsaroop has a BS from Park University (Missouri), MBA from University of Missouri, and PhD (doctorate) from Greenleaf University”.
A p h o t o g r a p h corresponds with that of Peter Ramsaroop, the newly minted parliamentarian and the person who heads the important “Go Invest” State agency for business. It is
curious why a Guyanese would attend universities in Missouri.
Park University and University of Missouri are real universities; they exist and are accredited to issue real diplomas after a course of studies. Greenleaf is a non-existentuniversity It is “a university” without walls and without classrooms. It is a diploma mill.
You pay a fee of several thousands American dollars and a diploma with a PhD with your name is sent to you; no academic instructions given and nothing learned. To present and or use such title as an academic achievement is a fraud.Anyonewhousessuch titlelackscredibility
The late Ambassador Odeon Ishmael purchased such a diploma and used the title “Dr.” but after being exposed,hestoppedusingit. Another diplomat and who once headed a local State agency also used the “Dr.” title from a purchased fake PhD;hetoostoppedusingit afterbeingexposed.
Can “Dr” Ramsaroop offer clarification on his doctorate so the public can assess his credibility and competency? In light of fraudsurroundingtheclaims of academic credentials of IanAndreRoberts,canPeter Ramsaroop attest that he completed the BS and MBA degreesonWikipedia?
Yourssincerely, NathanBarton
The Government of Guyanaissteppingonthegas in its electric vehicle (EV) revolution,with77localauto electricians and mechanical technicians now certified to maintain and repair EVs, a major leap in the country's low-carbontransportdrive
According to a statement from the Department of PublicInformation(DPI),the training was conducted through the Deutsche G
e Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the implementing agency supporting Guyana's shifttoelectricmobility The DPI release stated too that recently, 27 auto electricians and mechanical technicians completedthefourthElectric Vehicle (EV) Maintenance and Repairs training programme, held at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre (MTVTC) Thistrainingwas supported by the European Union (EU), as part of the EU's Global Gateway strategy, which prioritizes
investments in renewable energyinLatinAmerica and theCaribbean.
Building on the progress made, the Government is preparingtoinstallthreenew solar-powered EV charging stationsundertheJustEnergy Transition (JET) Seed FundingInitiative,backedby the United Nations and financed through the Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund. The project is being rolled out with technical support from the U
s Development Programme (UNDP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), and the MinistryofLabour'sBoardof IndustrialTraining(BIT)
The DPI release stated that the JET initiative is also equippinglocalprofessionals
photovoltaic (PV) systems
E V maintenance, building a homegrownworkforceready to sustain the country's clean transportagenda
Dr Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), speaking on the progress of electric mobility in the country, reminded that electric vehicles (EVs) are currently benefitting from a rangeofnationalinvestments
development, capacitybuildinginitiatives,andfiscal incentives, all underpinned by the country's low-carbon agenda
The Gove
nment, through its implementing agency, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), has been leading the installation and ongoing expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Guyana. The GEA is responsible for managing and monitoring the public EV charging stations in Regions3,4and6.
There are a total of six publicly accessible EV charging stations that have been strategically placed at: Amazonia Mall, Providence, East Bank Demerara;
Giftland Mall, East Coast Demerara;S&RParkingLot, Parika; Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri; Little Rock Suites (LRTVS), New Amsterdam; and outside of the GEA's Head Office, Georgetown. These EV charging stations are convenient, affordable, and available for use by the more than 280 electric vehicles (EVs) currently on thecountry'sroadways.
This effort has kept pace with the accelerating adoption of EVs, while also supporting the development of EV charging services, facilitated through use of the Flash Charge mobile app to enable widespread access. Since the commissioning of the first EV charging station in December 2023, and the launch of the Flash Charge app, new users have registeredviathemobileapp Users are required to complete the registration process after downloading theappfromtheGooglePlay or Apple App Store, or by scanning the QR code at a
charging station The app offers advanced access controls, real-time data monitoring,andsmartenergy managementforEVcharging sessions.Italsoallowsusers to make payments through theplatformbytheircreditor debit card information before initiating a charge session.
At the EV charging stations,thechargingsessions arebilledatarateofG$80per kilowatt-hour (kWh) with a fixedcostofG$220appliedto each charging session Against the backdrop of Guyana's progress towards electric mobility, the transition is expected to accelerate further, driven by continuedinvestments
From2023todate,atotal of 21,64189 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity has already been dispensed through 3,410 EV charging sessions at the facilities Of this amount, 6,72811 kWh was dispensed in 2025 thus far, across 976 charging sessions The consistent growthinusageacrossthesix (6) publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations underscores the growing adoption and use of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing momentum of electric mobility in Guyana
Dr. Mahender Sharma, CEO of GEA
To support the scaling up of electric vehicles (EVs), the Government has invested in the procurement of an additional 14 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations These units are
manufacturedandwillarrive in the country by December 2025. In parallel with EV infrastructure development, the Government has also implemented several fiscal measurestofurtheraccelerate EVadoption and support the broader transition to lowcarbon transportation Electric vehicles (EVs) are exempt from all duties and taxes, regardless of power rating Additionally, the annualwrite-downallowance forEVshasbeenincreasedto 50 percent, to encourage businesses to invest in environmentally friendly vehicles Complementing these fiscal incentives, investments have also been made to build technical capacityinsupportoftheshift to electric mobility through several training initiatives spearheadedbytheGEA
Last year’s amendments to Guyana’s Fugitive OffendersActwereheralded as a breakthrough in modernising the country’s extradition framework and streamlining cooperation with international partners, notably the United States.
The Attorney General described the reform as
necessary to “make extradition easier,” and the publicwasledtobelievethat Guyana had finally fortified its laws against the procedural delays that have long plagued high-profile extraditioncases.
Yet a closer legal examination reveals that,
while the amendments have widened the evidentiary base and simplified some procedural aspects, they have done little to cure the deeper deficiencies that continuetorenderGuyana’s extradition system weak, ambiguous, and prone to constitutional challenge. At theheartoftheamendments passed in 2024 was a revision allowing courts to admit a broader range of documents in support of extradition requests. Such flexibility is consistent with modern extradition practice and may indeed reduce preliminary procedural wrangling. H
procedural reform—not a structural one. The statute c
n outdated and internally inconsistent provisions, and therelationshipbetweenthe Act and Guyana’s inherited treaties, particularly the 1931 U K –U S treaty extended to Guyana at independence, remains legallyuncertain.
The most glaring weakness lies in the principle of specialty – a matter that recently led in Trinidad and Tobago to a permanent stay of the extradition request of Jack Austin Wa
he traffic bottleneck at the Grove/Diamond public road has been resolved and roadworksalongthestretch ofroadareinitsfinalstages, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill said on Monday
The minister told reportersatamediabriefing that the road has been openedtofour-lanetraffic.
“I’m sure the Guyanese people are happy that the road at Grove/ Diamond, which we have already moved it to asphaltic concrete,thefinallayersare going to be placed and the trafficismovingfour–lanes; two lanes north, two lanes south. So that bottleneck at Grove has been resolved,” Edghill said. The East Bank
thoroughfare has endured significant stress, resulting from both the volume of vehicular traffic, as well as the weight of trucks, and both articulated and nonarticulatedvehicles.
TheIDBisfinancingthe upgradeoftheroadwayfrom Good Success to Timehri
while the Government of Guyana will be funding the rehabilitationoftheGroveto Good Success public road projectwhichisestimatedto cost$3.1billion.
Additionally, the Minister of Public Works said that government is workingwiththecontractors assigned to both the East CoastandEastBankroadsto see swifter and smoother movement in the respective projects.Hesaidtheywillbe “ensuring we get better movement.”
The expansion and rehabilitating the East Bank road corridor is aimed at to easing the congestion and improve transportation efficiency and safety for roadusers.
Guyanese don’t drive — dem dash. Everybody in a hurry to reach somewhere thatain’tgoingnowhere.Isliketheminute somebodytouchtheignition,patiencegone through the exhaust. Dem boys seh if impatience was fuel, Guyana woulda been energyindependentlongtimenow
Yuh ever notice how one lane does suddenly turn two, and sometimes even three? That ain’t town planning — that’s Guyanese engineering. Drivers can’t wait, sodemjustcreatedemownlane.Andwhen the road done finish, dem squeeze back in and expect you to let dem through with a smile, like dem just perform a miracle. Meanwhile, the traffic light blinking red, green,andconfusionallatonce.
Is pure chaos at every corner. Undertaking become a national sport. Peopledrivingontheshoulder,inthedrain, and sometimes halfway up the pavement.
principle of specialty protectsanextraditedperson frombeingtriedorpunished foroffencesotherthanthose for which extradition was granted.
Yet, as successive cases have shown, the United States–Guyana extradition treaty does not expressly provide such an assurance. TheActpurportsto“readin” such protections by implicationwherethetreaty is silent, but implication is notequivalence.Inpractice, courts have had to grapple with whether the United States’ assurances meet the statutory threshold and whether the Minister’s certificate can be treated as conclusive. Each such challenge opens the door to constitutional litigation, delaying extradition for years.
Indeed, one need only recall the drawn-out proceedings surrounding one extradition case – a process that consumed nearly a decade to appreciate how fragile and contestable the current frameworkremains.Despite the recent legislative amendments, a person facing extradition can still challenge (a) the validity of thetreaty,(b)theabsenceor weakness of the specialty guarantee, and (c) potential violations of constitutional rights to due process and protection of the law The courts will remain dutybound to hear such challenges Thus, the promise of “faster extradition” rings hollow when the architecture of the Act itself invites prolonged
litigation.
Compounding the problemistheuncertaintyof constitutional compatibility
The Guyanese Constitution guarantees every person the righttotheprotectionofthe law, including procedural fairness and the right to challenge executive action.
The High Court of Trinidad and Tobago’s recent decision in Warner v
A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l
(September 2025) underscoresthepoint:where an extradition process relies on defective certification or non-existent specialty arrangements, the entire proceeding may be struck down as unconstitutional.
Guyana’slawrisksthesame fate. Unless the treaty itself isupdatedtoincludeexplicit specialty and reciprocity provisions,everyextradition request remains susceptible to being invalidated on constitutionalgrounds.
The absence of modern human rights clauses is an additional deficiency Many
C o m m o n w e a l t h jurisdictions that have reformed their extradition laws such as Barbados, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom now explicitly prohibit extradition where thereisarealriskoftorture, cruel treatment, or political persecution Guyana’s statute, drafted in another era, relies instead on the antiquated political character exception and offers little by way of contemporary human rights protection.
This gap invites arguments that extradition would breach constitutional
rights, again compelling the courtstointervene.
Thecumulativeeffectof these deficiencies is predictable: more litigation, moreconstitutionalmotions, and more appeals to the Caribbean Court of Justice. Each case will turn on complex questions of treaty interpretation, statutory construction, and constitutional compatibility The cost—in time, judicial resources, and public expenditure will be significant.
IfGuyanatrulywishesto align its extradition framework with modern international standards, cosmetic amendments will notsuffice.Whatisrequired is a comprehensive overhaul new treaties drafted in plain language, explicit incorporation of specialty and human rights protections, and clear statutory limits on ministerial discretion. Until such reform is undertaken, the Fugitive Offenders Act, despite its recent facelift, will remain a weak and porousinstrument—onethat guarantees not swifter justice, but rather an unending procession of costly and protracted legal challenges.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
Andifyuhblowyuhhorn,demlookatyou like you insult dem grandmother Some drivers does even overtake a hearse, as if demcouldbeatthedeadtothecemetery
The police? Dem boys seh the police ain’tcatchingup—literally Sowhogonfix it? Not the traffic department — that ship sail since Burnham time. The government got to bring in technology now Cameras, license plate readers, electronic tickets — thewholeworks.Becauseifyuhwaitingon disciplinealone,yuhgonwaitforever
Impatience running the show on our roads,anduntilweputeyesintheskyand finesontheground,everydaygonlooklike rushhour—fromsunrisetosunset.
Dem boys seh Guyana got one of the fastest-growing economies, but it also got thefastest-growinglineofpeoplewhocan’t wait. Talkhalf.Leffhalf.
From OFAC and Magnitsky to a federal grand jury in Florida, the fate of some Guyanese is pondered, decided. On Monday the
news broke: Messrs Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar “Shell” Mohamed indictedon11charges. Two businessmen ensnared in a U.S. net cast in a wide arc. WhatdoIthinkofthis?
First,andfortherecord,I know only the eldest of this indicted trio. I proceed. Thereisthelaw,anditmust applytoall. Iwishthatthese matters were developed and detected in Guyana. How
proud would I have been aboutrespectforthelaw,its universalapplication! Even Anil Nandlall of Guyana's attorney general stature couldn't compete with that respect. When no one is above Guyana's laws, then Mr Nandlallcanoccupythe first chair, but not before. Now, this is less of two Guyanese indicted, and more of government failure at the highest levels. To be brutallyfrank,morethanone government, more than one operating under one colour. Foremost is the convention that these Guyanese are innocent until proven
otherwise. Butonefactcan't bedenied. Whenfavoursare extended and accepted, a pactissealed. Whenmoney is grabbed or demanded, under whatever cover, then where does that leave leadership, governance? This is where the U.S is forced to step in, sanction, then indict. What next? Extradition? Now,Imoveto thebroaderareasofnational sovereignty, parliamentary territory,democracy,andthe USA-Guyana special fraternity.
A man out of nowhere electrified swaths of the Guyanese electorate, even
with sanctions hanging aroundhisneck,andmatters have come to this Indictment via a U.S. grand jury Myfirstquestionoutof afewtoday,iswhatdoesthis do to the will of the Guyanese people, and their power to choose their own champions? Hasthewillof Guyanese been subverted, reducedtozilch?
Next, I get belated understanding as to why the parliamentary clock is currently being rundown to thelastday. Coulditbethat developments from U S federal jurisprudence were awaited? What now, a request for extradition?
Meanwhile, Guyana's parliament is enjoying a sabbatical, with taints staininglongbeforeitsdoors arereopened.
Specifically, whatever AzruddinMohamedwasand is, however he would have turned out to be in parliament, he may not be allowed to put foot in there.
I note that while several of Mohamed enterprises are specifically named in the grand jury indictment, the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party is not among them. IftheheadofWINis removed, where does that leave the remaining body in parliament, and to what effect,sincethepeopledidn't voteforthem?
How could that prompt hissupporterstoreact? The seismic change in the
politicallandscapecouldbe the first victim. Neutered beforeitgotgoing,andwith implications for a return to the old rancid racial and politicaldivisions.
Further, I return to charges and put this before Guyanese:howcomeitisthe Mohameds alone, and not their helper, PS Thomas, as identified in the U.S indictments? If it comes to extradition,itcannotbeonly two.
How this has developed now, with two indicted, and notthree? Eveniflimitedto l o c a l l e g a l / c o u r t developments, it cannot be just two, for that would be travestyofjustice. Howcan thePSbeseparatedfromthe now indicted Mohameds, when her name was so embedded? Is that the newestmysteryinthiscrime saga? On another note, I must revisit the sequence of eventsfacedtoday,andgive honourable mention to U.S. Ambassador, Excellency Nicole D. Theriot. Did she setup Guyanese? Her first forayintol'affaireMohamed was to express her government's “concern ” Point taken, given what was stirring.
Summary: We cavort with democracy, national sovereignty, parliamentary duty, oil economy Those mustbejokes;unfittingeven as apologies Not one Guyanese should be deceived,becauseGuyanais truly a slave society at its core Parliament is disemboweled:can'tpassoil laws.
Leaders are castrated: fear upending Guyana's odious institution, its oil contract. Votersarespayed: their votes don't count Citizens sterilized here: operated on in Florida National sovereignty and national self-determination? I write my insights Guyanese get to say what's right.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
How to work when Mohamed is part of a parliamentary committee, and privy to different levels of sensitive information? From“concern”,Excellency Theriot then navigated to 'find ways to work with sanctioned individuals.' There was exhalation in somequartershere. butnow there is that separate and independent stream of U.S. governance, the judicial pillar, making its presence felt via indictments of the Mohameds and another Concernisnowconcretized. Iaskagain,wasthatasetup, whatNativeAmericansused to call speaking with a forkedtongue?
The world is smoking less, but the tobacco epidemic is far from over A new WHO global report shows the number of tobacco users has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2billionin2024.
Since 2010, the number of people using tobacco has dropped by 120 million – a 27% drop in relative terms. Yet, tobacco still hooks one
in five adults worldwide, fuelling millions of preventable deaths every year
“Millions of people are stopping, or not taking up, tobacco use thanks to tobacco control efforts by countriesaroundtheworld,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General “In response to this strong
- price soars past US$4000 for the first time in history
CNBC - Gold prices hit US$4,000 for the first time Tuesdayasinvestorsseeka safe haven from a weaker dollar, geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and stubborn inflation.
Goldfutureshitarecord
i n t r a d a y h i g h o f
US$4,014 60 per ounce Prices have gained more than 50% this year as the U S dollar index has dropped10%andPresident Donald Trump upends the global trade system and threatens the independence oftheFederalReserve.
Central banks and retail investorsarebuyinggoldat a rapid pace. China and other countries are diversifying away from U.S. Treasurys and into gold after Washington imposed stiff sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and retail investors are looking for protectionagainstinflation.
The latest leg higher in the precious metal came after the Fed cut interest rates in September for the
first time this year, making short-termdebtinstruments like Treasury bills less attractivetoinvestors.
Themarketisexpecting two more reductions in the fed funds rate, now 4.00% to 4.25%, before year-end. TheFednextmeetsinthree weeks,onOct.29. Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, recommendedTuesday that investors put “something like 15% of your portfolio ingold.”
Debt instruments are “not an effective store of wealth,” Dalio said at the Greenwich Economic ForuminConnecticut.
Gold is “the one asset thatdoesverywellwhenthe typical parts of your portfoliogodown,”hesaid.
Bank of America urged investors on Monday to approachgoldcautiouslyas prices headed toward US$4,000 BofA warned clients that gold faces “uptrend exhaustion,” which could lead to “a consolidationorcorrection” inthefourthquarter
progress, the tobacco industry is fighting back with new nicotine products, aggressively targeting youngpeople.Governments must act faster and stronger in implementing proven tobaccocontrolpolicies.”
For the first time, WHO has estimated global ecigarette use – and the numbersarealarming:more than 100 million people worldwide are now vaping. This includes: Adults: at least 86 million users, mostly in high-income countries. Adolescents: at least 15 million children (13–15 years) already using e-cigarettes In countries with data, children are on average nine times more likelythanadultstovape.
The tobacco industry is introducing an incessant chain of new products and technologies for its aim to market tobacco addiction with not just cigarettes but also e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, heated tobacco products among others, which all harm people's health,andmoreworryingly the health of new generations, youth and adolescents.
“E-cigarettesarefuelling
a new wave of nicotine addiction,” said Etienne Krug, WHO Director of Health Determinants, Promotion and Prevention Department “They are marketed as harm reduction but, in reality, are hooking kids on nicotine earlier and riskunderminingdecadesof progress.”
More women are quittingtobaccothanmen While there has been a steadydeclineintobaccouse for both men and women acrossallage-groupsduring 2000–2024, women have been leading the charge to quit tobacco. They hit the global reduction target for 2025 five years early, reaching the 30% milestone back in 2020. Prevalence of tobacco use among women dropped from 11% in 2010 tojust6.6%in2024,withthe number of female tobacco users falling from 277 million in 2010 to 206 millionin2024.
By contrast, men are not expected to reach the goal until2031.Today,morethan fouroutoffivetobaccousers worldwidearemen,withjust under 1 billion men still using tobacco While prevalence among men has
fallenfrom41.4%in2010to 32.5% in 2024, the pace of changeistooslow
Regionalpicture
South-East Asia: Once the world's hotspot, prevalence among men nearlyhalved–from70%in 2000 to 37% in 2024. The Region alone accounts for over half of the global decline. Africa: Prevalence isthelowestofallregionsat 9 5% in 2024, and the Region is on track to meet the 30% target. However, because of population growth,theabsolutenumber oftobaccouserscontinuesto rise.
Americas: The Region has achieved a 36% relative reduction, with prevalence dropping to 14% in 2024, though some countries still lacksufficientdata.
Europe: This is now the highest-prevalence Region globally, with 24 1% of adultsusingtobaccoin2024, with women in Europe having the highest global prevalence at 17 4%
Eastern Mediterranean: Prevalence is 18%, with tobacco use continuing to rise in some countries
WesternPacific:With22.9% of adults using tobacco in
2024, down from 25.8% in 2010, the progress in this Regionistheslowest.While womenhavelowprevalence at 2 5%, men have the highest prevalence of all regionsat43.3%.
Actionsneeded W H O i s u rg i n g governments everywhere to stepuptobaccocontrol.This means fully implementing and enforcing the MPOWER package and the W H O F r a m e w o r k Convention on Tobacco Control, closing loopholes that allow the tobacco and nicotine industries to target children,andregulatingnew nicotine products like ecigarettes It also means raising tobacco taxes, banning advertising, and expanding c
ssation services so that millions more people can quit
“Nearly 20% of adults people still use tobacco and nicotine products We cannot let up now,” said Jeremy Farrar, WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Care. “The world has made gains, but stronger, faster actionistheonlywaytobeat thetobaccoepidemic.”
R e s i d e n t s o f
Subryanville, Georgetown continue to raise concerns
about the silence surrounding the illegal construction of the Mae's S c h o o l ' s o n t h e neighbourhoodplayground.
Since losing its main campus in Subryanville to a fire last March, the school hasbeenoccupyingsections oftheEasternendofFarnum Playfield to house its operations and even moved toerectaprefabstructureon theplayfield.
Themovehasbeenmuch totheannoyanceofresidents of Subryanville, who complained about illegal construction on the open playfield Residents have beencallingforacease-anddesist order to be issued to s t o p t h e o n g o i n g construction highlighting the lack of consultation and permitsintheprocess.
The Mae's school is being housed in an underconstruction prefab building on Farnum Playfield
The residents have since threatened legal action to preventtheconstructionofa prefabbuildingfortheMae's SchoolonthePlayfield.
Elisabeth DeaneHughes, a resident and
member of the group, pointedtoanumberofother issues associated with the construction. She said that these include child endangerment as Mae's is having school on an active
unregulated construction site with welding ongoing. Additionally,Deane-Hughes pointed out an alleged unauthorised electrical feedfromtheburntsitetothe construction site. She also questioned whether the school has relevant certificate to operate followingthefire.
Attorney and resident of Subryanville,JamelaAliSC, in a letter to the editor, outlined her contentions regardingtheconstruction.
Ali called out regulatory agencies such including the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) and the Ministries of Housing & Water, Education, Public Works (Electrical) and Labour for not responding to enquiries fromresidentsontheissue.
Accordingtothelawyer, residents are concerned about a number of breaches including whether approval was given for prefab structures; whether Mae's Schools were licensed for 2024and2025;whetherthey are satisfied with children being on an active construction site with materialsstrewnalloverand with vehicles driving on the ground; whether the electrical supply and hanging wires attached to a treehavebeenapproved;and whetherallhealthandsafety standardsareobserved.
Further highlighting several infractions, she raised contentions about the regulatory roles of M&CC and CH&PA in the granting of building permits. Notwithstanding their current construction, the lawyer said it appears that M&CC and CH&PA have nowreceivedaplanforasixstorybuilding.
“Residents have requested from CHPA, the mayorandrelevantbodiesto be informed and consulted before any application is considered. Residents have notbeeninformed,”Alisaid. She noted too that the main issue the M&CC, City Engineer, CHPA, Ministry of Education, and EnvironmentalAgencymust consideristhatSubryanville is a residential community with restrictive covenants listed on the transports, statingthatnobusinessmust becarriedon.
Inthisregard,thelawyer heldthatpastillegalconduct cannot be used as a precedent.“Previouswrongs mustbecorrected,”shesaid, adding that it is imperative
that the M&CC and City Engineer carry out their statutory duties and ensure the Georgetown Building and Planning laws are compliedwith.
Alistressed“CHPAmust adhere to the fact that Subryanville is zoned residential with restrictive title covenants. There must be compliance with by-laws on boundaries and other matters The rights of residents and the need to maintain the value of their properties must not be cast asideandignored.”
T h e l a w y e r i s particularlyconcernedabout that building and other laws could be breached and the regulatory authorities could neglect their duties and obligations with impunity, all to the detriment of citizens.
According to Ali, community grounds or similaropenspacesmustnot be used to support businesses on a permanent basis,whetherforparking,to buildstructuresortobeused for paid services to the prejudiceofcitizens.
She asserted, “It would bedifficulttoarguethatfour categories of schools for privatefee-payingarenotfor business The effects of businesses, be they schools, hotels or other businesses, which involve the presence ofalargenumberofpersons in a small residential community, include the creation of vehicular chaos, inconsiderate parking, blocking of driveways, entrances and access roads, littering, noise nuisance, creation of one-way streets and extension of buildings which obstruct the line of sight,increasingforeseeable dangers of accidents of vehicles and pedestrians exiting onto the main road…”
The lawyer noted that this sets a precedent for breaches by others This blatant disregard of laws is compounded when the said M&CC, CHPAand relevant bodies refuse to disclose information and documents to residents, displaying a lackoftransparency Ms. Ali noted that the conversionofgreenspaceis contrary to the presidents' statedpolicyofbiodiversity, promoting and developing greenspaces.
“Itisencouragingthathe has recently reiterated this policy,”shesaid.
, S u b r y a n v i l l e Georgetown
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd, has called for deeper trade, energy, and development partnerships between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as the world faces rising inequality, climate threats, and global instability.
Minister Todd made the appeal while addressing the XII Italy–Latin America and the Caribbean Ministerial Conference,heldonOctober 6–7, 2025, in Rome, Italy, underthetheme“Italy–Latin America and the Caribbean: AGrowingPartnership.”
AccordingtoaMinistryof Foreign Affairs release, the conference was chaired by AntonioTajani,Italy'sDeputy Prime Minister and Minister ofForeignAffairs
In his remarks, Todd said the world has “evolved significantly” since the
forum's launch in 2003, warning that economic inequality, climate change, energy insecurity, and food shortagescontinuetodemand urgent international action
He stressed that the rapid shifts in global politics and challenges to the UN-based rulesordermakecooperation betweenregionsmorecritical thanever.
“The Italy–LAC mechanism offers a valuable framework for addressing shared economic and developmental challenges while advancing mutual interests,” Minister Todd stated To d d a l s o underscored Guyana's firm belief in international trade as a key instrument for strengthening political and economicties,andcalledfor the expansion of free trade and partnership agreements between the European Union and Latin American
and Caribbean nations to
sustainablegrowth
The Italy–Latin America and Caribbean Ministerial Conferenceservesasthemain forum for political dialogue between the two regions and conveneseverytwoyears It is organized by the Italian MinistryofForeignAffairsin collaboration with the Italian–Latin American Institute (IILA) Minister ToddwasaccompaniedbyMr Colin Luckie, First Secretary at Guyana's Permanent MissioninGeneva
Frompage3 apply equally to all,” Sarabo-Halley emphasised.“Anythingelseispurepolitical theatre.”The WIN MP elect, concluded by urging citizens to see beyond partisan spin and recognise that the rule of law and consistency not selective outrage form the backboneofGuyana'sdemocracy Mohamed himself in a statement Mondayeveningblamedthegovernmentfor thechargesagainsthim. Hesaidfearingthe momentum seen at the last election and the cryoftheGuyanesepeopleforchange,“they (PPP/C) are doing everything possible to stop me. The constant attacks, whether directlyorindirectly,aretoweakenme,with
hopes that if they hit hard enough, I will cower and retreat. Truth be told, if I rid myself of my political ambitions, these attackswillcease,butI,AzruddinMohamed, leader of We Invest in Nationhood and Leader of the Opposition (Elect), reaffirm my commitment to you, the Guyanese people.Iwillcontinuetostandupandfight, nomatterthecost.”“Pleaseknowthatforthe love of country and on the principle of service over self, I stand resolute. I will not besilenced.Whenthewickedcametoeatup my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though they encamp against me, I shall not fear To my supporters, thank you for standing with me,”heconcludedinhisstatement.
In response to the ongoing pollution crisis at the Buzz B
Dam communityontheEastBank o
,
e Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said an investigation will be launched.
On October 4, 2025, Kaieteur News reported that the formerly quiet, countrylike neighbourhood, has b
ing thoroughfareforheavy-duty trucks,creatingseverenoise, dust, and air pollution. The disruption stems from the recentlycommissionedfourlane highway linking the community to Great Diamond. While the new roadway has eased traffic congestion along the East Bank corridor and is expected to spur future development,residentssayit has had devastating effects on their environment and qualityoflife.
EPA
Executive Director, Kemraj Parsram
Kemraj Parsram told
Kaieteur News that the agency has begun investigatingtheissue.
Meanwhile, President Irfaan Ali visited the constructionsiteatBuzzBee DamonWednesday Hesaid works are almost complete.
The section currently being finalised will connect Buzz Bee Dam to the Soesdyke Highway, forming part of a larger 16-lane network
extending from Buzz Bee DamtoOgle.
“As you can see, the interconnection is progressing tremendously; the workers are advancing 24/7 on this section. We are hopingthatwiththeweather continuing to be good for construction, that by March next year we should be well advancedinthesensethatall the work is dependent on weather, which is the drainage work and the excavation work will be completed so that we will have continuous flow of work,”thepresidentsaid.
When Kaieteur News visited the community on Friday, homes were blanketed in thick layers of black dust stirred up by a continuousstreamofpassing t r u c k s R e s i d e n t s complainedthatthedusthas invadedtheirhomes,forcing themtokeepwindowsand
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Dr Duane Edwards of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Guyana (UG), has been appointed President of the Caribbean Sociological Association (CASA) Dr Edwards' appointment places him among a distinguished line of Caribbean leaders who have guided CASA, including
P r o f e s s o r s , Vi c eChancellors, and Deans of universities across the region.
Dr Edwards said sociology has always been his life's passion and that leading the foremost sociological association in the Caribbean is both an accomplishment and a responsibility As President, he will be responsible for steering the Association toward its objectives, including mainstreaming sociology as a scientific discipline to better understand and develop Caribbean societies His
From left to right: Ms. Toni-Marie Cornwall, Public Relations Officer; Dr. Stephanie F ullerton-Cooper, Vice President; Dr. Duane Edwards, President; Professor Livingston Smith, Immediate Past President; Dr. Dionne Frank, Secretary; and Ms. Rashalee Mitchell, Treasurer
plans include creating more o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r sociologists and social scientists in the region and diaspora to share their research, strengthening connections between academia, policy, and society,andhostingCASA's flagship annual conference.
Dr Edwardshasalsoshared that the 2026 edition of the conference will be held in Guyana.
Dr Edwardssaidthathis appointment creates fresh opportunities for research collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and strongerregionallinkagesto
tackle shared challenges acrossCaribbeansocieties. Meanwhile, UG in a statement said that the recently held CASAAnnual ConferenceattheUniversity College of the Cayman Islands, Dr Edwards participated in plenaries and panels, including a
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is on the hunt for the suspects in the murder of 35-year-old YosberAlbertoRiveroSojo, a Venezuelan national, which occurred on Monday in the Quartz Stone BackdamareaoftheCuyuni River
A c c o r d i n g t o a statement, Sojo who is a goldminer,wasconfronted byagroupofabout12men, all reportedly Venezuelan nationals, early Monday morning. The men accused him(thevictim)oftheftand subsequentlyassaultedhim. KaieteurNewsreported on Tuesday that Calvin Johnson, a 50-yearsecurity guard attached to a Russian company in the Cuyuni Backdam, reported the death to the Bartica Police Station.According to the police, Johnson told ranks that a female known only as Uma informed him that a male Venezuelan
national was lying dead on theroadway.
Uma told Johnson that she was told that the man was beaten by other Venezuelannationals.
“Upon receiving the information, Johnson said he proceeded to the scene where he observed the man lying motionless, covered
with a multi-coloured hammock, with his face
showing. He took photographsofthesceneand later returned to his camp, fromwherehecontactedthe Bartica Police Station and made a report,” police detailed in their report on Monday
Sojo'sbodyisatBartica
Gu y a n a ' s maritime sector has experienced a rapid expansion, with a 54 per cent increase in ship trafficsince2020,indicating the country's shift toward becoming a regional shippingandoilandgashub.
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar noted during the commissioning of the new pilot boats last Friday that some 2037 ships have sailed through Guyana's waters.
“In 2020, when we first tookoffice,therewereabout 2,037 ships that came into thisrecord,asoflastyear,it was 3,144 ships, and an additionof1,107shipscame
over the five years”, Minister Indar said, adding that “the level of activity in this river is expected to climb.”
The minister noted that with the growing economy, Guyana imports most of the materials needed to assist Guyana's development through the waterways
“Thatiswhythedredgingof the channel was done when we had VESHI,” he said, which is currently a shore basetoalloweasyflowofthe shipsinandoutoftheports.
“We are continuing a dredging programme right now Another 15 billion dollars right now is used for specific and strategic areas withinthechanneltodredge
it deeper and widen it,” the ministersaid,notingthatthe ministry has also been removing wrecks that were in the channel to assist ship owners. Between 2020 and 2025, 17 wrecks have been removed He said they needed to hire a capable company to handle their removal.The wrecks were a danger to ships entering and leavingports.
“The insurance for those vessels was very high, and that insurance and all of the costs impact the cost of goods arriving into Guyana,” the minister said. The government is also actively engaged in the process to make the Berbice DeepwaterPortareality.The
minister stated that the country will experience increasedtrafficduetorapid growth, mentioning, “the maritime sector is where oil and gas operations occur You have PSVs, FSVs, and construction vessels all alongtheriver.”Theminister said it is President Ali's vision that Guyana becomes amaritimehub,sotherivers havetobeutilisedinthebest waypossible.
The goal, he said, is to make Guyana “a transshipment point so that we can make sure that some of the services that are needed in French Guyana, Suriname, and the rest, that they can emanate from Guyana.”(DPI)
Caribbean issues Among them were FSS' (Faculty of Social Sciences) Dean Dr Dianna DaSilva-Glasgow, former Dean Dr Paulette Henry, and Assistant Dean Ms. Dionne Frank, along with other colleagues from the Faculty of Social Sciences.”
The 5th CASA Annual Conference, held from September 24–26, 2025, at theUniversityCollegeofthe CaymanIslands,formedpart of UCCI's 50th anniversary celebrations and was the A
rgest gathering to date. The event featured more than 60 pap
roundtable on the state of sociology globally. He sharedhisperspectiveonthe role of Caribbean sociology in shaping global sociology and presented a paper examining the shift in Guyana's national developmentprioritiessince becoming a petroleum economy “The University
G
h a contingent of faculty members contributing to important discussions on Guyana's socio-economic development and wider
, along with roundtables and plenaries, and brought together scho
, studen
s, po
icymake
s, and practitionersfromacrossthe Caribbean, the United Kingdom,theUnitedStates, andCanada.Theconference served as a platform for advancing sociological research, dialogue, and collaborationacrossborders.
“The University of Guyana congratulates Dr Edwards on this significant achievement and extends best wishes for his tenure as President of the Caribbean Sociological Association,” thestatementsaid.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Involve communities, commuters, and other stakeholdersinplanningand feedbackprocessestoensure transportservicesreflectreal needsandpreferences.
A well-conceived and e x e c u t e d p u b l i c transportation strategy will not only vastly improve the daily lives of Guyanese by providing safe, reliable, and affordable mobility but also serve as a catalyst for sustained economic growth, regional integration, and socialinclusion. It will reduce traffic congestion and pollution, boost productivity, and create new employment opportunities across multiplesectors.
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doors shut. Many said they can no longer enjoy their balconies or outdoor spaces duetotheconstantnoiseand pollution.
Queenela Cameron, a resident of over 30 years, sharedthatheroncetranquil life has been upended “Everyday,allday,allnight, trucksare15to20feetfrom our beds and living rooms,” she lamented. “We're living in an environment of dust, carbon monoxide, and nonstopnoise.
ManynightsIcan'tsleep because the trucks fly over
Now is the time for decisive government action to transform public transportationintoapillarof Guyana's development, ensuringthatallcitizenscan fully share in the nation's rising prosperity and progress.
Sincerely
HemduttKumar
the bumps, blasting their horns I can't open my windows;Ihavetokeepmy fan and AC running all the time, which drives up my electricity bill. There's fine black dust everywhere. I'm tired of sweeping. I can't even sit on my patio anymore It's a living nightmare.”
Other residents echoed similar frustrations, citing persistent dust and noise pollution that have made daily living unbearable and raised growing health concerns, particularly for childrenandtheelderly
The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has received an applicationfromTidewaterMarine InternationalInc.forthedrillingof anexplorationwellintheStabroek Block.
The 26,800 square kilometer block is operated by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL). It is unclear why the application was made by Tidewater and not the oil companyforthedrillingworks.
According to the Project Summary seen by Kaieteur News, “The proposed well is approximately 200 km from Port Georgetown in a North Easterly direction in the Atlantic Ocean, whichcoversalmost27,000square kilometers.”
This newspaper understands that the exploration drilling is scheduledfortheperiodSeptember 2025 to October 2026. There is no indication on the regulator's website that approval was granted forthedrillingworks.
In its Project Summary, Tidewater highlighted potential impacts to the environment includinganoilspillandemissions toairandwaterduetoincidents.
“Emissionstoairandwaterdue to incidents involving collision, grounding and in worst case scenario total vessel loss, are very rareevents.
However,intheeventofanyof the aforementioned happening, the potential for significant pollution would be high,” the document states.
Earlier this year, EMGL President, Alistair Routledge said the company will be targeting at leastonemorediscoveryin2025to
augment the 11 billion barrels of resourcesalreadydiscoveredthere.
Hesaid,“Wedrilledsomelarge exploration wells last year, we are digestingtheresultsofthose.
In the meantime, we have identifiedoneexplorationwellthat we are progressing the approvals for with the government and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).”
“That well will be called Hamlet- the Hamlet One well. That's actually looking for an oil playinthesoutheastportionofthe StabroekBlock,”Routledgeadded.
Todate,ExxonMobilhasmade 46 discoveries in the 6.6 million acres block, as pointed out by Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh
inhis2025Budgetpresentation.In 2024, some five new discoveries were announced by the oil company.
Exxon said it will continue its exploration programme this year, targeting wells with attractive prospects. Routledge noted, “We still have an active programme. I don't know what the final number
ofexploration(and)appraisalwells willbethisyearbecauseitdepends also on the results of the wells that we drilled late last year and we are going through and assessing what the targets are that we'd like to pursue and also the licensing process that we go through with the ministry and the EPA.”
Canadian mining firm G Mining Ventures Corp (GMIN) has struck gold in more ways than one, announcing on Monday that it has secured a whopping US$387.5 million financing
package to kickstart development at its 100 percent–owned Oko West Gold Mine in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The project holds an estimated5.4millionounces ofgold.
The company explained that the financing packaging which could total up to US$537.5 million provides the corporation with the financial flexibility to advance the development andconstructionofits100%owned Oko West Gold ProjectinGuyana.
Thefinancingpackageis anchored by an agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions for a revolving creditfacilitythatallowsthe company to borrow up to US$350 million, with an accordion feature for an additional US$150 million available post-closing, which is subject to customaryconditions.
It was disclosed that the syndicate is led by National Bank Capital Markets and Macquarie Bank Limited as joint bookrunners and colead arrangers, with participation from Bank of
Montreal,INGCapitalLLC, Royal Bank of Canada, CitibankandCIBC.
Moreover, GMIN also announced that Komatsu Finance Chile S A ,
l equipment leader Komatsu Ltd., and GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc , an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of GMIN, executed a Master L
n and Security Agreement (MLSA) to finance the procurement of mining and construction
equipment for the development of the project. Notably, under the terms of the MLSA, Komatsu
Finance will provide financing through multiple equipment notes with a total principal amount not to exceedUS$37.5million.
“With these financing arrangements in place, together with strong cash flowfromtheTocantinzinho Mine, we now have the financial resources required to bring Oko West into production,” said Julie Lafleur,VPFinance&Chief FinancialOfficer
Lafleur added, “This entirely non-dilutive package increases financial capacity,providesadditional flexibility, and reflects the
confidence of National Bank, Macquarie, Komatsu Finance and the broader syndicate in our ability to deliver
September2,2025,andwith financing package now in place,itisnowpositionedto make a Final Investment Decision(FID)ontheproject later this month. GMIN said the FID will outline the forecastedinitialcapitalcost, investment incurred to date, and remaining expenditures throughtocompletion.
The five-year permit the company received for the Oko West project is valid throughJuly2030.
It authorises the construction and operation of Oko West, which is expectedtocreateanaverage of 1,270 direct permanent jobsduringitslifetime.
The feasibility study for Oko West outlines a longlife, low cost, and highmarginoperation.
Further,GMINnotedthat nowthatitisinreceiptofthe Oko West environmental permit from Guyana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received on
We remain focused on disciplinedcapitalallocation and advancing Oko West responsibly, on schedule, and within budget to generate meaningful value forallstakeholders.”
The company had said that the Oko West project is targeting an average annual production of 350,000 ounces of gold over a 12.3yearminelife.
Gold production at Oko West is slated to commence by2027.
Huradiah Village, RegionOnewill s e e t h e construction of a new primaryschoolatthecostof some$559million.
Theprojectwasawarded
recently through the National Procurement and Tender Board (NPTAB) to contractor Trevor & Son
General Construction Services. NPTAB stated on its website that the project will be executed at a cost of $559,950,000.
On August 12, former Minister of Education Priya Manickchand and village leaders in and around Huradiah turned the sod for theschool.
The education ministry stated that the new primary school will accommodate children from the Huradiah, Acquero, Ko-Ko, Cabrora, andShebacommunities.
The ministry noted, that “This project is one of six new primary schools originally slated for funding through an International Financial Institution (IFI), but due to delays in that process,thegovernmenthas opted to use local funds to expeditethework.”
Oncecompleted,thenew
school will accommodate some 250 students who currently attend the Santa Rosa Primary which is overcrowding. Notably, the ministry also stated that construction issettobeginbyOctober10, 2025.
Inavideomessageatthe t i m e , M i n i s t e r Manichckhand said that the five communities will come together to decide what name they will give to the school.
“It's a brand-new primary school. So, this is a
Former Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand alongside village leaders and education officials at Huradiah, Region One in August, for the turning of sod for a new primary school.
projectthatwehaddiscussed with the community before the IDB was supposed to do it, but the processes with some of the IFIs take really long, and we couldn't wait any longer, s
government's local funds w
Government has overtaken this project, and that's because the Santa Rosa Primary School is overcrowded, and parents and students and learners have asked for this school,” Manickchandrelated.
Havingbeendeclaredby
the United Nations (UN) as having achieved universal primary education in the country, Manickhand stated that as communities evolve andthepopulationincreases, the government would continuetobuildtocaterfor thechildren.
understands that in terms of primary education, the gove
new primary schools,
A 19-year-old police constable from Supenaam, Essequibo Coast, on Monday, waschargedwiththerapeofachildunderthe age of 16.The accused, Erwin Gentle, was arrestedbyarankfromtheRegionalDivision 4B headquarters and was charged by a rank from the Division's Gender-Based Violence Unit for the offence. Gentle, who is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, appeared at the Friendship Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Tameika Clarke, who read the charge.Hewasnotrequiredtopleadandwas
remanded to prison. The matter was adjournedtoOctober27,2025forprotection statements.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) –WaterspoutsandaweaktornadoonTuesday damaged and blew off the roofs of several houses in north western Trinidad, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
TheTrinidadandTobagoMeteorological Servicesaidthataroundmidday(localtime), “a low-level trough together with daytime heating p
duced st
ng isolated thunderstorm activity, which created waterspouts and a weak tornado over northwestern Trinidad in the vicinity of Westmoorings”.
Itsaidthattheconditionsareexpectedto improve later on Tuesday and that partly c
d thunderstorm activities are ongoing The country's rural development and local governmentminister,KhadijahAmeen,who
toured the area, told reporters that the authorities would be engaging in data collection for every damaged household “Thisisnotasituationwhereweneedtosend ittothemtogetagranttoreplacetheirroofs and so on,” she said, adding that other agencies like the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Company (T&TEC) and fire servicesontheground.
“Thereisaseriousconcernherebecause these houses are so soaked and T&TEC has already cut off the electricity to the affected streets and they are doing repairs to their infrastructure,thefallenlinesandsoon”.She said that some of the houses because the structureis“sosoakeditisnotsafetoturnon electricityinthathouse,”warningthatpeople could get electrocuted. “So far we have no injuries…andwewanttomaintainthat,”she added.
Part of the damage caused by the tornado in western Trinidad on Tuesday (CMC Photo)
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In her remarks, Acting Chancellor of Guyana’s the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George pointed to the wealth of knowledge and experience of the new president.
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The chancellor asserted that by his own example, the CCJ President encourages others to give generously of their time, knowledge and experience.
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She credited Justice Anderson for his commitment in this regard. According to the acting Chancellor, Justice Anderson has willingly facilitated sessions on judicial conferences in Guyana and been instrumental in the development of the LLM programme in international business and international law at the University of Guyana.
The chancellor asserted that by his own example, the CCJ President encourages others to give generously of their time, knowledge and experience. She said, “His organisation of the annual CCJ mooting competition and pioneering leadership of the CCJ academy for law are trailblazing. It cements CCJ as more than an Apex court, but as an institution that is committed to continuing legal
“…Justice Anderson is a testament of the time and a scholar which the region produces and is a shining example of why we must have confidence in our own…His ascension the presidency honours the legacy of the CCJ and will positively shape its future.”
Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, Ivor Archie described Justice Anderson as the quintessential Caribbean jurist with a remarkable story of talent, perseverance and purpose. “You now inherit a mantle once borne by giants. We are especially encouraged by your vision to make justice more accessible to the people of this region and to deepen collaboration with national judiciaries,” Justice Archie said. The chief Justice expressed confidence that the
Fellow CCJ Judge, Madam Maureen Rajnauth-Lee said Justice Anderson’s appointment is historic given that the journey reflects a life devoted to the advancement of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the delivery of accessible justice to peoples of the Caribbean Region.
She noted as first Jamaican to be appointed President of the Court, Justice Anderson has long been recognised as a jurist of exceptional scholarship, unwavering integrity and visionary leadership.
“He has a distinguished career from a professor and Deputy Dean at the University of the West Indies to General Counsel to CARICOM then to his appointment to Justice at the CCJ,” the judge noted.
Additionally, Justice Rajnauth Lee lauded Justice
“I think it is the easiest of tasks because your record speaks with clarity and force that leaves need of little embellishment. You have the combined scholarship with unswerving commitment to justice; an intellect that is not just sharp but generative.”
“You have not only been a consumer of jurisprudence but also a creator as the author of textbooks you have shaped the minds of a generation of Caribbean lawyers. You think deeply about the law not in an abstract way; not as rules but as a living instrument for justice, your judicial legacy already speaks for itself,” the former CCJ President stated.
In response, Justice Anderson expressed his commitment to maintain the vision of excellence of the CCJ. He noted that he is coming to the presidency at a time of major technological advances and transformations.
“At the CCJ, we will continue our drive to use technology in the advancement of judicial efficiency,” he said.
A64-year-old
Georgetown businessmanhas expressed frustration and disappointmentoverwhathe describes as the poor handling of a matter by the GuyanaPoliceForce.
The businessman, Basdeo Pooran, said the matter dates back to 2015 where he paid more than $7 millionforafishingboatthat was never delivered. He is urging the authorities to properly investigate the matter which was initially reported to the headquarters oftheCriminalInvestigation Department(CID).
Pooran said he invested over $6 million to have a fishing vessel built since 2015butisyettoreceivethe boatorarefund.
In an interview with Kaieteur News, the businessman explained that in December 2014, his brother introduced him to a boatbuilderfromEssequibo.
“My brother, Mark Raghoo, who was a fisherman, told me he wantedtomigratetoGuyana and get into the fishing business. So, I decided to help him by building a boat,” Pooran recalled. He said another brother, Vikram, who was a sea captain, recommended an individual from Essequibo who could construct the vessel.
On December 3, 2014, Pooranmettheallegedboat builderathisSheriffStreet business, where they discussed building two 55footfishingboats—onefor Pooran and one for Raghoo. The boat builder quoted a price of $6.3 millionpervessel,andthey agreedthattheconstruction would take place in Essequibo.
Pooran said that on August 29, 2015, he paid $5.1 million toward the constructionandwasgiven a signed receipt. “Upon making the said payment [the boat builder] gave me allassurancethathewould have the boat completed and delivered before the end of October,” Pooran said. However, later that month, the boat builder allegedly called claiming financial difficulties and requested another $100,000 to buy cotton for thevessel.Poorancomplied, but the boat was still not delivered.
...says police told him:“You won't get anywhere, the man has connections”
During the following months, the businessman said he continued receiving requests for money. On March 24, 2016, the boat builder allegedly asked for another $500,000 to purchase more materials, followed by another $200,000 on June 10, 2016, supposedly to complete the project.
“Uptothistime(theboat builder) would have never delivered the boat to me. I must mention that I would have paid a total of $5,900,000 Guyana currency to him for my fishing boat and he never delivered it to me. I tried to contact him on several
money to “the alleged builder”becauseIfeltthathe was a genuine person and that he would have the boat delivered to me,” Pooran said.
After years of waiting and failed attempts to contact the boat builder, Pooran said he filed a complaint at the CID Headquarters in 2019. He was later informed that the suspect had been arrested and placed on $60,000 station bail. However, when he followed up, he was told that the case was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice.
“When I went back, one oftheofficerstoldmeIwon't get anywhere with this matter because the man has connections, ” Pooran alleged.
In December 2024, a frustrated Pooran wrote letters to both the DPP and theAttorneyGeneral,buthe said he never received a response.“Uptonow,Ican't hear back from anybody I haven't heard from the man sincethedayIsawhimatthe police station,” he said
The police statement made by Basdeo Pooran
A receipt showing payment of $5.1M to the boat builder
occasions, however my efforts were futile. I must mention that I only paid the
(AL-JAZEERA) It has been two years since Israel launched its genocide againstPalestiniansinGaza.
Israel’s assault on Gaza beganonOctober7,2023,in response to attacks on southern Israel by fighters from the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, andotherPalestiniangroups, during which 1,139 people died and about 240 were takenintoGazaascaptives.
Inresponse,Israelbegan a bombing campaign on Gaza and tightened its longstanding blockade, turning what had already been a 16-year siege into a totalstranglehold.
Two years of Israeli attacks have killed at least 67,000 Palestinians Thousands of other people arestillundertherubble.
That is about one out of every 33 people killed, or 3 percent of the pre-war population. At least 20,000 childrenareamongthedead, or one child killed every hourforthepast24months.
ThePalestinianMinistry of Health counts deaths based on people brought to hospitals or officially recorded.Thetruenumberis unknownandislikelymuch higher because the official death toll does not include those who perished under rubbleoraremissing.
ThehumantollofGaza’s war extends beyond the dead. More than 169,000 people have been injured, many with life-altering wounds. UNICEF estimated that 3,000 to 4,000 children
in Gaza have lost one or morelimbs.
What few health facilitiesarestillopenacross the besieged enclave remain overwhelmed as they operate with dwindling supplies and little to no anaesthesia.
Israelhasattackednearly all of Gaza’s hospitals and healthcarefacilities.
Over the past two years, at least 125 health facilities have been damaged, including 34 hospitals, leaving patients without access to essential medical services. Israeli strikes on hospitals and the continued bombardment of Gaza have killed at least 1,722 health andaidworkers.
Hundreds of others have been forcibly removed from hospital wards and patient bedsides and detained in Israeli prisons and military camps.According to Health Care Workers Watch, as of July 22, Israeli forces are holding 28 prominent physicians, including 18 senior specialists in vital fields such as surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care and pediatrics, depriving Gaza’s devastated health system of critical expertise Two of these senior doctors have reportedlydiedundertorture in Israeli custody, and their bodies are still being withheld.
At least 20 physicians were taken from hospitals besieged or stormed by Israeli soldiers, while others were detained from medical
Palestinians
convoys, their homes or during forced evacuations.
Mosthavebeenheldwithout charge for more than 400 days, including three detainedforover600days.
These arrests form part of a broader pattern of attacksonGaza’shealthcare system.SinceOctober2023, there have been more than 790 documented attacks on health facilities, including aerial bombardments of hospitals, clinics and ambulances, according to t h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organization.
Hospitals cannot be the objectofattack,accordingto the Fourth Geneva Convention, Articles 18-22. AccordingtoArticles12and 51, medical units and personnel have special protections.
According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Article 8 (2)(b)(ix), intentionally attacking a hospital is a war crime.
Israel has orchestrated
widespread hunger in Gaza through military restrictions that have blocked aid for monthsandanimposedfood distributionsysteminwhich people are shot almost daily whiletryingtocollectfood.
At least 459 people, including154children,have diedduetostarvation.
OnAugust22,theUnited Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, a global hunger monitor, confirmed a famine in the enclave – the first officially recognised in the Middle East. According to the IPC, famineiscurrentlyoccurring in Gaza Governorate and is projected to expand to the Deir el-Balah and Khan Younis governorates by the end of September Nearly a third of the population (641,000 people) are expectedtofacecatastrophic conditions(IPCPhase5).
Malnutrition among children surged at a historic pace: In July alone, more than 12,000 were identified
as acutely malnourished –six times higher than at the startoftheyear.
Nearly one child in four suffers from severe acute malnutrition,andoneinfive babiesisbornprematurelyor underweight.
When the Israeli- and United States-backed GHF took over aid operations on May 27, operating outside the UN framework, it introduced a new, deadly distributionsystem.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, more than2,600peoplehavebeen killed and over 19,000 injured by fire from Israeli soldiers and GHF security contractors while trying to collectfoodfromGHFsites.
One Israeli soldier described these areas as “a killing field”. And Israel’s Haaretz newspaper quoted Israeli soldiers as saying they were ordered to fire on people gathered at the GHF sites.
Since October 2023, Israel has systematically targeted Gaza’s already compromised water infrastructure – striking w e l l s , p i p e l i n e s , desalination plants and sewagesystems.
According to UN experts, 89 percent of the enclave’s water and sanitation network has been damaged or destroyed, leavingmorethan96percent of households water insecure.
Local authorities said much of Gaza’s water distribution system lies in
ruins, with major pipes shattered and wells either contaminated by untreated sewage or rendered inaccessible due to ongoing fighting and forced displacement.
Today, nearly half of Gaza’s population survives on less than 6 litres (1.6 gallons) of water a day for drinking and cooking, while 28 percent have access to under 9 litres (2.4 gallons) for hygiene and cleaning –farbelowtheemergency20litre (5.3-gallon) standards setfor“short-termsurvival”.
The destruction across Gazaisneartotal.
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, by August, 92 percent of all residential buildings and 88 percent of commercial facilities had been damaged ordestroyed.
Entire neighbourhoods havebeenwipedout,leaving millions of Palestinians displaced and without shelter
Satellite analysis by the UN’s UNOSAT programme foundthatasofJuly8,2025, nearly 78 percent of all structuresacrosstheenclave havebeendestroyed.
With 62 percent of residents lacking legal documentstoproveproperty ownership, rebuilding will be fraught with challenges. Many families face the prospect of permanent displacement, unable to reclaim their homes or land even if reconstruction eventuallybegins.
The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightlyinSeptember,ledbydrops inthesugaranddairypriceindices, according to the new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UnitedNations(FAO)Friday
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-tradedfoodcommodities, averaged 128 8 points in September, versus a revised August level of 129.7 points. The Septemberreadingrepresentsa3.4 percentincreasefromayearago.
The FAO Cereal Price Index declinedby06percentfromAugust Internationalwheatpricesdecreased forthethirdconsecutivemonthamid subdued international demand and confirmationoflargeharvestsinkey producing countries World maize pricesalsodropped,amidforecastsof
abundant supplies as well as the temporary suspension of grain export taxes in Argentina. The FAO All Rice Price Index fell by 0.5 percent as reduced purchase ordersbybuyersinthePhilippines andAfricaweighedonthemarket.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index decreased by 07 percent in September, as lower palm and soybean oil quotations – partly reflectingrobuststocksoftheformer inMalaysiaandelevatedexportable suppliesofthelatterfromArgentinamore than offset increases in sunflowerandrapeseedoilprices
TheFAOMeatPriceIndex,by contrast, increased by 0.7 percent from its revised August level and reached a new record high, up 6.6 percentfromayearearlier Therise reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadlystable.Bovinemeatprices
climbed to an all-time high, supportedbystrongdemandinthe United States of America, where limited domestic supplies and favourable price differential continuedtoencourageimports.
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined by 2 6 percent in September World butter quotations fell by 7.0 percent, partly reflecting waning demand for ice cream in the Northern Hemisphereandhigherproduction prospectsinOceania.Milkpowder quotations decreased mainly on softer demand from key importers and firmer export competition. Cheese prices declined only marginally TheFAOSugarPrice Indexdeclinedby4.1percentfrom August to reach its lowest level since March 2021. The drop was driven by higher-than-expected sugar production in Brazil and favourable harvest prospects in
India and Thailand, following ample monsoon rains and expandedplantings.
FAO also released on Friday updated forecasts for global cereal productionin2025,withtotaloutput nowpeggedat2971milliontonnes, up38percentfromlastyear’slevel and marking the largest annual growth since 2013 The new Cereal SupplyandDemandBriefattributed the upward revisions to higher productionprospectsacrossallcrops
Notableincreasesareanticipatedfor wheat in Australia, maize in the UnitedStatesofAmerica,andricein India Worldcerealtotalutilisation in2025/26isnowforecasttoriseto 2930milliontonnes,withplentiful supplies available for both human consumptionandanimalfeed.
Global cereal stocks are forecast to expand by the close of seasons in 2026 to 900.2 million tonnes, with world rice reserves
possibly reaching a record high. Theglobalcerealstocks-to-useratio in 2025/26 is expected to remain virtuallyunchangedat306percent, continuing to indicate comfortable globalsupplyprospects FAO’snew forecasts point to a 25 percent annual increase in international cerealtrade,nowpredictedtoreach 4971milliontonnes Theriseisdue to an anticipated notable growth in the world wheat trade, while international rice trade is expected to decline due to lower demand by Asian and African countries, reflecting good local harvests and largepurchasesmadein2025 The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), hosted by FAO, also published its monthly Market Monitor on Friday In addition to the regular market updates, the report features a review of prospectsforlow-carbonammonia productionforfertilisers.
The government's latest move to demand US$1.2 million from ExxonMobil to fund the audit of the company's seventh oil project exposes a glaring hypocrisy.
This request, though outside the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), shows that when it suits them, the government can “find a way” to extract something from the oil giant. Yet when it comes to the big-ticket items like higher royalties, ring-fencing, or making Exxon pay its fair share of taxes, they suddenly hide behind the so-called “sanctity of contract.”
This double standard insults the intelligence of every Guyanese. It proves that the government is capable of pushing Exxon, but chooses to settle for crumbs while billions of dollars slip away.
If a small, uncontracted request for audit funds can be made and met, why can't the same resolve be shown to renegotiate unfair terms that rob the nation's future?
Guyana deserves leaders who will defend national interest with the same vigor Exxon defends its shareholders. We cannot keep begging for pennies while our patrimony flows offshore. Courage, not convenience, should guide our dealings with ExxonMobil.
Two Rounds and 12 matches were concluded over the weekend in the Peter Lewis Contracting & Asphalting Services, Diamond Fire & General
Insurance, Readymix Concrete and Permaul Trading & Distribution Big Man Cricket (BMC) tournament.
All told, there was one brilliant century, 7 half centuriesandaHat-trickthat set the tone for a wellorganizedBMCtournament.
Round 1-Saturday, October4th
Match # 1- Legend Rangers vs Albion Masters @ #72 ground- Legend Rangerstookfirststrikeand could only muster 99 all out in19overs.DeoRamdattop scored with 33*, Jermain Reid 32. Royston Crandon wasmiserlywith3for12,C. France 2 for 13 and K. Mahadeo 2 for 7.Albion hit off the required runs in 16.4 overs. K. Bridgelall scored 34withtheformerWIplayer
Sewnarine Chattergoon making 26* Jaggernauth took 3 for 23 and Victor Pedro 2 for 8 Albion Masterswon.
Match # 2-Jai Hind Jaguars vs GTRoyals @ Jai Hindground.
Jai Hind gained a walk overfromGTRoyals.
Match # 3-Blairmont Hunters vs Ex Berbice Police@Blairmontground. Blairmont Hunters scored a challenging 155 for 4 off their 15 overs Balram
Somwaru hit a top score of 56, whilst Nashad Gafoor contributed 38 & Dillon Persaud 26*. Ex Berbice Policestutteredto121allout with Marlon Brutus making 43 and Charles Grimmond 42. Blairmant Hunters won by 34 runs. Match # 4Essequibo Masters vs VNS CC @ Reliance ground VNS took first strike and finishedonaformidable175 for 5 in 20 overs. Essequibo was bundled out for 130 in 18.2overs.VNSCCwonby 45runs
ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)
Youshouldenjoytheintense energy of today, Aries. The mud is finally beginning to clearaway Exposethetruthin every issue and get ready for the gremlins that may be unearthed.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)
Todaymarksthebeginningof a new cycle for you, Taurus. Collect and consolidate your recent ideas and focus them outwardly The time is right foryoutoact.
GEMINI(May21–June20)
Take a cold shower to jumpstart yourself today, Gemini. It'sfineifyoulazearoundabit in the morning, but by evening, you should be working at full capacity. You will be called into action whetheryouwanttobeornot.
CANCER(June21–July22)
Today may start out sluggish foryou,Cancer,butbytheend of the day the energy will move fast and furious. Your thoughts will be buzzing around your head like bees aroundahive.
LEO(July23–Aug.22)
Enjoythecalmmorning,Leo, because things are going to getcrazierandmoreenergetic as the day goes on. Emotions willrunhigh,andpeoplewill be more opinionated than usual.
VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)
You will experience an intense amount of energy today,Virgo.Yourdreamstate willbemoreactivethanusual, and you will find that people aredrawntoyoulikemothsto light.
LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)
It's time to get up and get moving, Libra You have tremendous ideas and vision forthefuture.Youhaveallthe informationyouneed.Nowall youhavetodoisact.Stepupto the plate and hit one over the fence.
SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov.21)
Theearlypartofthedaymight find you sluggish and indecisive, Scorpio, but later youshouldbepsychedupand ready to go. Today marks the beginning of a new period in which you should set your ideasinmotion.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)
Today's energies will get progressively more intense as the day goes on In the morning, you may be in an easygoing, dreamy state, Sagittarius.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)
For the past several weeks you've felt like you've been dragging your heels, Capricorn Decisions may have been hard to make and people may have seemed wishy-washy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) The morning might find you sitting like a stick in the mud, Aquarius. People might begettingdownonyoufornot contributing, but tell them to bepatient.Youwillberaringto gobynightfall.
PISCES(Feb.19–Mar 20)
Things are moving your way, Pisces.As the day progresses, you will find that the energy intensifies.Conflictsmayarise nearsundown,butdon'tworry aboutittoomuch.
39andRoystonCrandon18. J. Garner took 2 for 13. Albion Masters won by 6 wickets.
Match # 9-Blairmont Hunters vs GT Royals @ Blairmont ground GT Royals made 84 all out- D. Joseph made 30 and B Solomon 20 in their full 15 overs.ShabeerBakshtook5 for7inclusiveofahat-trick. Blairmont Hunters knocked offtherunswithoutanylossSanjay Khan 50* and Vijai Farhad- 36*. Blairmont Hunterswonby10wickets.
Match#5-BlackHawks vs North Soesdyke Masters @ Canal # 2 ground. North Soesdyke batted first and made 165 for 9 in their allotment of 20 overs. N. Rajaram28.D.Vantull20,S. Mohammed 26 were the main contributors Black Hawks made 96 all out in 14.5overs.S.Herberttook3 for13,AssadFudadintook2 for20andVanTull2for10. North Soesdyke won by 69 runs.
Match # 6- West Bank WarriorsvsVintageStrikers @ Belle Vue ground Vintage Strikers rattled up the highest score for the weekend with 248 for 5 off 20 overs. Richard Latif top scored with a massive 166 runsoffamere68balls.Troy Benn made 31. West Bank Warriors could only muster 145 for 9 off their 20 overs. VintageStrikerswonby103 runs.
Round 2-Sunday, October 5th Match # 7Legend Rangers vs Ex Berbice Police @ #72 ground Legend Rangers took first strike and made 114 for 7 off 18 overs. J. Assad made 23 & J. Reid contributed 20. R. Victor took 2 for 14 and S. Paltoo had 2 for 27. Ex Berbice
Police in reply fell agonizinglyshorton109for 8off18overs.C.Grimmond contributed27,R.Kellowan 25.V Pedro was the pick of thebowlerswith3for15,L. Latchman 2 for 22. Legend Rangerswonby5runs.
Match # 8-Jai Hind JaguarsvsAlbionMasters@ Jai Hind ground. In this key match-up Jai Hind won the tossandelectedtobat.They scored 129 for 7 off their allotted 20 overs. Imran Khan struck a half century 51whilstMoonsammymade 21. T Jagdeo took 4 for 20. Albion in response motored along calmly to 133 for 4 in 17 1 overs K Mahadeo strokedawellaccomplished 51 with R. Gajnabi scoring
Mahabeer took 3 for 23 & SurajRamdeenhad2for13. EverestMasterswonby111 runs.
Match # 10- Essequibo Masters vs Everest Masters @ Reliance ground. Everest won the toss and elected to bat They rattled up a formidable242for5offtheir allotted overs Sahadeo Hardaiow & Bheem Ramkhellawan cracked half centuries, 80 and 56 respectivelyTroyGonsalves scored 27 whilst Windies O40s player, Lawrence Farnummade36.Essequibo in their turn at the crease could only muster 131 for 8 off their 20 overs. Bhesham Seepersaud top scored with 27 and Fazeer Khan 22. Vic
Match # 11-VNS CC vs Black Hawks @ Everest ground. VNS CC secured a thrilling victory over Black Hawks.VNSCCbattedfirst andscored115for6intheir 20 overs. Mohan Chatram scored an even 50. He was supportedbyKennardLewis with 22. Rakesh Goberdan took 2 for 14. Black Hawks finishedon113for7offtheir allotted 20 overs. VNS CC wonby2runs.
Match # 12- West Bank Warriors vs North Soesdyke Masters @ Belle Vue ground North Soesdyke took first strike and made 196 for 5 in their 20 overs. Chris Barnwell stroked 86*, DelbertHicks35,P Etwaroo 31 & R. Narine 24*. R. Ramroopreturnedwith2for 16. West Bank responded with 143 for 6 off their allotted 20 overs- R Ramroop 34, K. Singh 35*, C. Ramcharran 32* and R. Takur 23 U Armstrong claimed 2 for 27. North Soesdykewonby53runs.
Fifteen-year old KyleGibsonisthe latest young cricketertobenefitfromthis noble initiative done jointly by Anil Beharry of Guyana andKishanDasoftheUSA. TheMalteenoesSportsClub allrounder was the recipient ofonecricketbat,onepairof battingpadsandgloves,one pair of cricket shoes, one cricket bag and balls. The LBI Secondary student was recently selected in the winning Demerara under13 team that participated in the GCB Inter County tournament.
At a simple ceremony heldrecently,CyrusGibson, thefatherofKyle,expressed hisgratitudeandpromisedto help his son achieve the
highest level possible. This project is pleased to be part ofthedevelopmentofyoung Gibson.
Over the years, many cricketers have benefitted from this project, including ace pacer Shamar Joseph, Kevlon Anderson, who recently made his debut for WestIndies.
This project will continuetoimprovethelives
of youths in every community We are pleased tobepartofthedevelopment of young cricketers in Guyana. Our aim is to keep them off the streets and get them actively involved in sports,cricketinparticular Total cricket related items received/purchased so far: $730,000 in cash,
thirteen colored cricket uniforms,onesetofstumps, two trophies, thirty six pairs of cricket shoes, thirty nine pairs of batting pads, forty eight cricket bats, forty sevenpairsofbattinggloves, twentyninethighpads,three pairsofwicketkeepingpads, six arm guards, two chest pads, two boxes, fourteen gear bags, thirteen bat rubbers, seven helmets, one fiber glass bat, one pair of floppyhat,sixteenboxesand four of white cricket balls, thirteen boxes of red cricket balls, one bat cone, one batting inners and twenty eightfootballs.
In addition to the above, gear with value of over $600,000 was donated by Sheik Mohamed, former
N a t i o n a l w i c k e t keeper/batsman. All cash collected is being used to purchase cricket gear requested and not available atthetime.
Todate,onehundredand three players, male and female, from all three counties of Guyana have benefiteddirectlyfromcash, ten gear bags, two trophies, four arm guards, forty bats, four boxes, six helmets, thirty-eight pairs of cricket shoes, twenty two pairs of batting pads, twenty five thigh pads, one bat grip, forty one pairs of batting gloves, one pair of wicketkeepingpadsandfour pairs of wicketkeeping gloves.
Many others benefited indirectly In addition, two clubs in the Pomeroon area benefited from two used bats.Pomeroon,Leguanand Wakenaam Cricket CommitteesandCottonTree Die Hard also received one boxofredcricketballseach, Cold Fusion Cricket Club
Kyle on the left and Cyrus Gibson, right.
thirteen color uniforms whileRHCCCCreceivedsix boxes of balls, fifteen white cricket shirts, one pair of junior batting pads, one pair of wicketkeeping gloves with one inners, two sets of stumpsandbails.
Other beneficiaries are The Essequibo Cricket Board,theTownofLethem, youth coach Travis Persaud
(one box of red cricket balls), male and female teamsplayingthetraditional hardball and softball in the Upper Corentyne area, No.65YoungTitans.
Distribution will continue.Anyone interested to contribute can contact AnilBeharryon6236875or Kishan Das on 1 718 664 0896.
In a top of the table clash in a Group A
e n c o u n t e r, a resurging Young Warriors Cricket Club defeated favourites Tucber Park Cricket Club by 57 runs in theongoingBerbiceCricket Board (BCB) two-day cricketcompetition.
Inthematchplayedatthe Young Warriors Ground in EastCanje,thehostwonthe toss and elected to bat first and could only manage 107 with Royden Phil 29 and Trevon Staislaus 25, top scoring.
BowlingforTucberPark CC Zeynul Ramsammy picked up five wickets Tucber Park in reply were dismissed for 140 a lead of 33, with Malcolm Mickle
making44.
The Young Warriors bowling was led by Trevon Stanislaus with a five wickets haul, while Suresh Dhanaipickedupthree.
Intheirsecondturnatthe crease Young Warriors reached an under par 150 with Martin Singh making 42. BowlingforTucberPark Zeynul Ramsammy was again the main wicket taker withfourscalps.toendwith ninewicketsinthematch.
Requiringamerge117to win, Tucber Park faltered and were skittled out for a meagre60toloseby57runs.
Romario Shepherd top scoredwith22.
Trevon Stanislaus and Suresh Dhanai were again the destroyers Stanislaus
accounted for 6 of the wickets to end with a match haul of 11, while Dhanai snaredfourtoendwithseven inthematch.
With the victory, Young Warriors
Park as leaders and finished in the top position in Group A with 3 outright victories and one First innings points in a drawn encounter
They have advanced to the semifinals where they take on Rose Hall Town Team
Thepreviouslyunbeaten Tucber Park finished as runner up and will take on Albion Community Centre in the other semifinal (SamuelWhyte)
BBC Sport - Cricket’s lawmakers have explained why the umpires eventually made the correct decision in deeming Muneeba Ali to have been run out in Pakistan’s defeat by India at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana protested after opener Muneeba was given out by the TV umpire, havingliftedherbatfromthe crease as a throw hit the stumps.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) says although some have cited law 30.1.2 and said Muneeba should have been not out because she had grounded her bat moments earlier, that law is onlyrelevantwhenabatteris “runningordiving”.
“This law, which was introduced in 2010 and is sometimes referred to as the ‘bouncing bat law’, is to protect a batter who inadvertentlylosescontact with the ground as they move towards the stumps, either with their bat bouncinguporjustwithboth their feet being airborne through the natural process ofrunning,”theMCCadded.
“It does not protect a batter who is turning for a n o t h e r r u n , overbalancing, or who - as in Muneeba’s casesimply lifts their bat into theair
“The third umpire was entirely correct to give this out.”
What happened in Muneeba’scase?
The controversial incident happened in the fourth over of Pakistan’s pursuitof248inColombo.
Muneeba was hit on the pad by a ball from Kranti Goud and, as most of the India players appealed for lbw, the left-hander turned
BBC Sport - Britain’s Cameron Norrie was left to rue missed opportunities as he was beaten by rising teenage star Learner Tien in the Shanghai Masters third round.
Worldnumber33Norrie fell 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 to the Americanonanotherhotand humidevening.
Norriecamebackfroma break down in the first set and served for the opener before Tien regrouped to taketheeventualtie-break.
and tapped her bat into the crease.
TheTVumpire’snotout decision then appeared on thebigscreen.
However,furtherreplays showed Muneeba had lifted her bat in the air at the moment Deepti Sharma’s throw hit the stumps, and withMuneeba’sfeetalsoout of her ground, the new decision of out was shown onthescreen.
Pakistan captain Sana wasthenseenremonstrating withthefourthumpirebythe dugout, at one stage appearingtotellMuneebato remaininsidetheboundary
What do the laws and MCCsay?
Cricket’s laws say a batter will be run out if “while the ball is in play, he/she is out of his/her groundandhis/herwicketis fairlybrokenbytheactionof afielder”.
Law 30 1 1 states “a batter shall be considered to be out of his/her ground unless some part of his/her person or bat is grounded behindthepoppingcreaseat thatend”.
The confusion comes around law 30 1 2, which wasintroducedin2010,and states a batter is not out if, “in running or diving towards his/her ground and beyond, and having grounded some part of his/herpersonorbatbeyond the popping crease, there is subsequent loss of contact betweenthegroundandany partofhis/herpersonorbat, or between the bat and person ” This has largely been used to cover instances where a batter dives and makestheirground,onlyfor thebattobounceintotheair asthestumpsarebroken.
The MCC says that law wasnotrelevantinthiscase.
Norriethenmissedthree break points early in the second set before losing his serve in the next game, and later missed another two chancestobreakback.
Tien, ranked 36th in the world, won four of the final five games to set up a meeting with former world
Medvedev
HehasbeatenMedvedev twice this year - in a memorable five-setter at the AustralianOpenandagainin thesemi-finalsoflastweek’s China Open, where the Russian was forced to retire withcramps.
The19-year-oldwenton
to reach the fourth round in Melbourne and has beaten twotopfiveplayersthisyear in Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti. He was beaten in the China Open final by world number two Jannik Sinner, who was forced to retireinjuredinShanghaion Monday Medvedev,looking to end a difficult year on a
high,beatSpain’sAlejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 7-6 (7-5).
Earlier, world number three Alexander Zverev sufferedanotherearlyexitas he fell 4-6 6-3 6-2 toArthur Rinderknech.
y
It is the second time this
n Rinderknech has beaten Zverev,havingknockedhim outofWimbledoninthefirst round. Germany’s Zverev reachedtheAustralianOpen final at the start of the year b u t h a s h a d a n underwhelming season since,claimingjustonetitle.
“My year has been terrible, I’m just playing terrible tennis all round,” Zverevsaid.
“It’s nothing unusual for me, unfortunately, these days.”
Djokovic last won the tournament in 2018 and was beaten in the 2024final by Jannik Sinner. [Getty Images]
BBC Sport - Novak Djokovic overcame injury issuesandswelteringheatas he beat Jaume Munar to continue his bid for a fifth ShanghaiMasterstitle.
The24-timeGrandSlam champion appeared to strugglewithanankleinjury andcalledforthetrainerona number of occasions to receive treatment, but perseveredtowin6-35-762 On Sunday Djokovic vomitedduringhiswinover Yannick Hanfmann in the previous round, which was played in temperatures of over30Cand80%humidity
On Tuesday Djokovic called for a medical timeout afterbreakingtogo3-1upin the first set and grimaced as he received treatment to his l e f t a n k l e A f t e r
consolidating the break, he called for the trainer again before wrapping up the opener The Serb continued to struggle and grasp his ankle after points, but he managed to keep pace with Munar until the Spaniard struckthedecisiveblowat54 to take the match to a decider, with Djokovic fallingtothefloorexhausted after a lengthy rally He was quickly attended to by the trainer and assisted to his chairbeforehehadhisblood pressure checked But, despite appearing devoid of energy,Djokovicreturnedto thecourtandbrokeMunar’s serve at the first time of askinginthethirdset.
The world number five brokeagaintotakea5-2lead before holding to wrap up
victory in two hours 41 minutes.
Djokovicwillfaceworld number 44 Ziziou Bergs in the quarter-finals, after the Belgiancamefrombehindto beat31stseedGabrielDiallo 3-67-57-6(10-8)inthelast 16.
Tenth seed Holger Rune progressed to the quarterfinalswitha6-46-7(7-9)6-3 win against Giovanni MpetshiPerricard.
Afterwards Rune called fortheATPTourtointroduce aheatrulesimilartotheone usedatGrandSlams.
“It’s brutal when you have over 80% of humidity dayafterday,particularlyfor the guys when they’re playing during the day with the heat, with sun, it’s even morebrutal,”hesaid.
BBC Sport - Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 led England to an unconvincing four-wicket win over Bangladeshtomaintaintheir winningstarttotheWomen’s WorldCupinGuwahati.
Chasing just 179 to win on a tricky pitch, England slumped to 78-5 and 103-6 astheirfamiliarwoesagainst spincontinuedtosurface.
But a patient, unbroken stand of 79 between Knight andCharlieDean,whomade 27, saw England reach their targetinthe47thover Seamer Marufa Akter removedopenersAmyJones andTammyBeaumontearly with swinging deliveries, before the turning point came in the 15th over when former captain Knight was givenareprieveon13.
Knightdrilledtheballto ShornaAkter at extra cover, butthethirdumpiredeemed that the fielder had dragged theballalongtheturfasshe dived forward, with this comingafterKnighthadalso overturned a caught behind andanlbw
From there on, she was gritty and disciplined in her first innings back from a hamstringinjuryasEngland edged a nerve-wracking contest which would have beenoneofthetournament’s all-timeupsets.
Fahima Khatun was the instigator of England’s middle-orderwobblewith3-
16, leading an admirable bowling and fielding performance after their batters had similarly struggled.
England’s spinners unsurprisingly dominated, takingninewicketsbetween them as Bangladesh were bowled out for 178 in 49.4 overs.
Sophie Ecclestone starred with 3-24 while Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith and Alice Capsey took two wicketsapiece.
There was stubborn
resistance from Sobhana Mostary,whomade60from 108 balls, before Rabeya Khanprovidedsomelateand valuablemomentumwithan unbeaten43from27.
England travel to Colombo to continue their campaign, taking on Sri LankaonSaturday.
Scores: England 182 for 6 (Knight 79*, Fahima 3-16, Marufa 2-28) beat Bangladesh 178 (Mostary 6 0 , R a b e y a 4 3 * , Ecclestone 3-24) by four wickets
Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven J a c o
, m a d e a g r o u n d b
e a k i n g announcement geared towardscreatinganinitiative whichwilltargetnotonlythe welfare of athletes but the long-term career planning andpreservation.
This mega move came recently following a highlevel meeting of some of Guyana’skeysportsfigures, including former players as wellascoaches.
Present at the meeting, former Guyana and West Indies duo of ex-captain Ramnaresh Sarwan and Leon Johnson, Olympian table-tennis star Chelsea Edghill, national soccer star Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson, national runner
Cleveland Forde, former national Rugby player turned coach Theodore Henrytonameafew The Minister, via his Facebook page, stated, “Today,Ihadthepleasureof meeting with a group of former and current national athletes for a very meaningful discussion on athlete welfare, mentorship, and the future of sports in Guyana.”
“We explored how they can be part of a mentorship programme led by the Ministry, shared experiences, and exchanged ideas on how we can collectively move sports forward These engagements are just as importantasourmeetingswith sportingassociations because as we build world class facilities, strengthen our sports product, and expand
intosportstourism,wemust also invest in our most valuable resource; our people,” Minister Jacobs outlined.
Meanwhile, the Minister addedthathewaspleasedto have the full support of the country’s athletes, both past andpresent;addingthatpart of the discussions held revolved around “Creating career pathways for our former athletes in coaching and training, as outlined in our manifesto, and the importance of marrying sportsandeducation.”
The Minister was adamant that with such majormovesinthepipeline, some of which have hit the ground running in different ways,Guyana’ssportssector and their respective athletes are earmarked for greater featsinthenearfuture.
ImperialCricketClub
w a s r e c e n t l y c r o w n e d t h e championinthisyear’sNew York National Cricket League (NYNCL) 30-over championship after beating West Coast Warriors by a thrilling, 10-run margin at BaisleyPondvenue.
After opting to bat first, Imperial reached a respectable 187 all out in 29.5overswhileWestCoast Warriors responded with 177inthe30thover.
Theirchasewasledbya steady fight from opener Youghestir Bachan who hit an impressive 93 having faced86balls.
He slammed eight fours and a six and shared few promisingpartnerships.
Avi Dhanpaul made 21 andBrandonCabosewith16 offered fights Warriors, playing in their third consecutive finals, lost openerandskipperRajendra Khanfor01.
But Bachan and
Chandrapaul Persaud repaired the early damage with a fine, 46-run stand for the second wicket. Persaud departedfor15.
Dhanpaul and the confidentBachancarriedthe scoreto92beforeamiddleordercollapse.
Bachanwasdismissedin the26thover
ArOpu,themediumfast bowler, grabbed 3-35 from his maximum six overs,
while Joy Rahman, another slow-bowler, finished with 3-40 from 5.5 overs and Saifuzzaman Tanim picked up2-25fromsixeconomical overs on a placid pitch to offersupport.
Earlier, the consistent Inatul Alvi led the way for the defending champion team Imperial Cricket Club withastroke-filled65which contained eight fours and threesixesfrom34balls.
Opu added 45 vital runs as pacer Kenly Adams bagged 5-27 off six tidy overs.
Bachan, the medium pacer, grabbed 3-17 off 3.5 overs and Anthony Providence assisted with 239(06).
Bachan was named player-of-the-match for his brilliant all-round performance.
Sixteen teams competed in 2025 with West Coast Warriorstallyingupthemost points (26) to finish as number 1 and Imperial Cricket Club at 2 also with 26 points but West Coast Warriors had a better netrun-rate.
The tournament was sponsoredbyDeoandSons. Meanwhile, last Saturdaynight,WestCoast Warriors held their annual presentation and award ceremony Bachan copped the Most-Valuable-Player prize while former Guyana youth cricketer Kevin Christian took home the best-batsman prize and pacer Javed Shafeek claimed the best-bowler award
The 13th annual
Naeem Nasir
M e m o r i a l Tournament organised by thecricketteamsoftheRose HallTownYouthandSports Club was played on Sunday last at the Area H Ground.
Underdogs Belvedere Unitedfoughthardtheentire waytoemergechampionsin almostdarkness.
Six teams played in the tournament - Rose Hall
Bakewell, Skeldon, Achievers, Belvedere, Guymine and Rose Hall Tigers. The tournament was organised in memory of the founderofBakewell,Naeem Nasirwhodiedin2012after
a profound illness and was totally sponsored by the popularbakery. In the opening round which was played over ten overs per side, Guymine defeated Achievers by 30 runs, Belvedere United breezed past Skeldon Community Centre by nine wickets, while Rose Hall Town Bakewell defeated their counterparts Rose Hall Tigersby35runsinfrontofa largeandcolorfulcrowd. After a public draw, Guyminedrewthebyetothe final while Rose Hall Bakewell and Belvedere United clashed in the semifinals.Thevisitors won
the toss and inserted the home team to bat first in the six overs match. Rose Hall Town Bakewell chalked up 60 for 5 with guest player Omesh Mathura top scoring with 21 and Jonathan Rampersaud 12. Belvedere United knocked off the required runs for the loss of one wicket with four balls remaining Devindra Latchman was 32 not out whenvictorywasachieved. Withlightfadingfast,the organisers were forced to reduce the final to a five overs per side affair Belvederewonthetossagain andinvitedGuyminetotake first strike. Guymine led by
an attacking 33 from national youth player Romario Ramdeholl was able to reach 71 for 3 from their allotted five overs Marlon Shepherd support with 29 as off spinner Leon Cecil took two wickets for sixteen runs from his one over Needingtoscore72runs from five overs to clinch theirfirstevertournamentin the ancient county, Belvedere United were indebted to the inform Devindra Latchman who blasted two massive sixes andthreefoursinhisscoreof 31 from only 12 balls. They needed two runs from the
final ball of the match and Leon Cecil struck Dishawn Crandon for a boundary to startwildcelebrationsbyhis teammates.
RHTYSC Secretary HilbertFosterstatedthatthe club was very pleased with the success of the tournamentandheexpressed thanks to the six teams for the role they played in the tribute to Mr Nasir Foster, the former President of the Berbice Cricket Board, statedthatthesuccessofthe club is closely tied to the support of Bakewell, who came on board as an official sponsorin2000.
The relationship has resulted in over twelve Berbice championships at the under17 and first division levels. The Rose Hall Town Bakewell teams have also produced over seventy-five players for Berbice, Guyana and the West Indies combined. Players produced includes Assad Fudadin, Royston Crandon, Kevin Sinclair, Kelvon Anderson, Ashkay Homra
Grimmond, Dominic Rikhi and Shabaki Gajnabi who haveallplayedinternational cricket.
The Rose Hall Town Bakewellteamsoverthelast twenty-five years have also successfullyhostedoverone thousand personal development programmes under the sub headings of charity, educational, social, community development andyouthdevelopment.
The winning team, Belvedere United, took home one hundred thousand dollarsandtheNaeemNasir Memorial trophy, while the runnerupandthethird-place winner also received cash and trophies. Man of the finals, Devindra Latchman also received a cash prize andtrophy.
The day’s proceeding also included musical entertainment by a popular set and live ball by ball commentary by respected commentator Inderjeet Persaud. Frompage35 recognitionbutalsoaproud moment for Guyana and the wider Caribbean football community The GFF
The GFF extended its heartfeltcongratulationsto its President, Forde, expressing full confidence in his ability to represent theinterestsofGuyanaand the C
One of Guyana’s women’s golfers Dr. Joaan Deo is eager to resume her winning ways following a break.
recently worked her way back into form with a huge win this past weekend. The former multiple-time Guyana Women’s champ, kept a tight grip on the competition this past weekend when she stormed the field to capture the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC)/ Trophy Stall Open Speaking briefly with Kaieteur Sports, Deo said
she was keen to get back on theGreensafteranextended time away, adding that she was happy to finish her first competitive tournament backonawinningnote.
When asked on how she felt physically following a reasonable time away from golf and training, the exfemalechampexplainedthat shewasinagoodspaceboth mentally and physically
despite not playing much golfrecently She outlined that while time away from professional sportsusuallycomeswithits fair share of lags when attempting to hit the ground running, she maintained that her comeback form feels great and is keen on slowly workingherwaybacktopeak playing shape; as the days progress Looking ahead to
more competition with a number of tournaments on the horizon including the SurinameOpen,followedby the Guyana Open Cup; the pro golfer said she will be looking to make the most of theupcominglocaltourneys intheweekendsahead;with some focus on doing well at the country’s premier championship (Clifton Ross)
OneofGuyana’spremier Women golfers, Dr Joaan saidshe’sthrilledtobeback ontheFairwaysandGreens, following some time away fromthegame. Deo,whotooksometime away from the sport as she entered a new chapter of family and motherhood,
GFF President, Wayne Forde
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announcedthatitsPresident, Wayne Forde, has been appointedtoserveonFIFA’s Men’s National Team Competitions Committee forthe2025–2029term. According to the GFF, Forde’s appointment represents a milestone achievement that highlights Guyana’sgrowinginfluence in global football governance.
The ap
d by FIFA following recent decisions taken by the FIFA Council, will see Forde join
responsible for shaping
policies and overseeing all matters related to men’s national team tournaments worldwide. Thecommittee, theGFFsaid,playsapivotal
d organization of major competitions under FIFA’s umbrella, including the FIFA World Cup and continental qualifiers. In a formal statement, FIFA expressed its “pleasure and honour” in extending this appointment, which falls in line with the governing body’s Statutes and Governance egulations.For Forde, the appointment representsnotonlypersonal (Continuedonpage34)
Minister within the Ministry of CultureYouth and Sports, Steven Jacobs flanked by some of Guyana’s elite sports figures as they held discussions on athletes’welfare as well as long-term career planning/preservation.
