Govt. warned over Guyanese entering, living in US illegally
eyes LNG from be laid to rest gold production commences
…asPNCR,AFCfailtoformcoalition, haggleoverdivisionofspoils Frustration boiling over in Adriana to on June 22 GTE project for Oko
opposition’s camp
Attorney, Dexter Todd (backing camera), and relatives of Rondell Clarke outside the Cove and John Police Station on Tuesday Clarke was shot and killed during a police chase on Sunday night at Foulis, Enmore
Eleven-year-old Adriana Sueria Younge, who was found dead in a hotel swimmingpoolinApril,will finallybelaidtorestonJune 22,nearlythreemonthsafter herdeath.
Herfamilyconfirmedthe burial date but has not yet disclosed specific details aboutthefuneralservice.
Adriana, a resident of Hyde Park, Parika, was discoveredinthepoolofthe Double Day Hotel in Tuschen, Essequibo Coast, on the morning of April 24, 2025, nearly 20 hours after she was reported missing. She was last seen by her grandmother around 13:01 hrs on April 23 while swimming in the hotel’s pool.
Her lifeless body was retrieved by her father,
Adriana to be laid to rest on June 22
Subrian Younge, when she was found floating in a standingpositioninthepool, prompting a national and international outcry Her death has since attracted widespread attention, with manymourningherlossand calling for transparency in theinvestigation.
The family, who travelledtotheUnitedStates with Adriana’s body for a second autopsy, returned to Guyana on Monday The second autopsy was performed by forensic pathologist Dr Carol Terry in Atlanta, Georgia. While Dr Terry discussed some preliminary findings during a live interview with journalist Travis Chase, the autopsy report remains pending. According to the family’s lead attorney, Dr Dexter Todd, Dr Terry is awaitingfurtherdetailsfrom the Guyana Police Force before completing her report.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the Police ForceannouncedonMay27 that Adriana’s death had
been officially ruled a drowning. A press release fromtheForcestatedthatthe certified findings from the autopsy confirmed that her death was consistent with drowning, and no evidence of trauma, assault, or any other criminal activity was found.
The initial post-mortem was conducted by a three-
Shubhakar Karra Paul (Barbados),Dr GaryCollins (Chief Medical Examiner, Delaware, USA), and Dr Glenn Rudner (Mount Sinai Hospital,USA).
The team concluded that Adrianahaddrowned,likely sank to the bottom of the pool, and resurfaced due to natural decomposition processes typical in tropical climates.
The police also referenced the report of retired Royal Canadian MountedPoliceinvestigator, Leonard McCoshan, which stated there was: “No evidenceoffoulplayby Continued on page 6
GMINeyesLNGfromGTE projectforOkoWestgoldmine
Canadian gold developer, G Mining Ventures(GMIN),the100percentbeneficial owner of the Oko West gold project has its eyessetontheGas-to-Energy(GTE)project as a future source of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to support its gold project located in RegionSeven(Cuyuni-Mazaruni),Guyana.
The company revealed the possibility in itslatestfeasibilitystudyNI43-101technical reportfortheOkoWestproject,madepublic this week. In that report, the company outlined challenges and plans for power supply at the project site, where 350,000 ounces of gold is expected to be produced annuallyfrombothopenpitandunderground miningover12.3years.Theprojectholdsan estimated indicated resource of 5.4 million ouncesofgold.
GMIN stated that currently, no grid electricityexistsintheremoteinteriorregion, particularly no power lines, substations, or existing energy facilities near the Oko West gold project. The gold miner outlined that Guyana’snationalpowerinfrastructurerelies on heavy fuel oil and diesel-powered plants alongthecoastandinkeyinlandtownssuch asLindenandBartica.
To meet its operational energy needs, GMIN is expected to develop a power plant forthemine.Whilespecificfuelsourceswere not disclosed in the report, the company pointed to LNG from the Gas-to-Energy project which will be located at the Wales, West Bank Demerara, Region Three, as a potentiallong-termoption.
The GTE project, an endeavor by the Government of Guyana and ExxonMobil, includes a 300-megawatt (MW) natural gasfired power plant and LNG production facility, set to be Guyana’s largest energy project to date. The initiative will process natural gas from offshore Stabroek Block fields, namely the Liza Phase 1 and 2 developments delivered via a 12-inch pipeline which was built by Exxon. The gas willbetransportedtotheprojectsiteatWales, where50millionstandardcubicfeetperday (mscfpd) of gas will be converted to electricitydaily Thereispotentialtoincrease gasproductionupto120mscfpdofgas,part of which will be converted into LNG for domesticuseandexport.
GMIN has signaled interest in accessing LNG from this source to fuel Oko West’s powerplant,therebyreducingdependenceon more costly and carbon-intensive diesel or heavyfueloil.
Itshouldbenotedthatthegovernmenthas promised to slash electricity bills by 50 per cent through the US$2 billion project. However, the GTE project has been further delayed, with the new completion deadline now set for the second quarter of 2026. The project is being executed by a joint venture betweenCH4(Texas)andLindsayca(Puerto Rico). The companies hired in 2022 are constructing the plant and NGL facility at a costofUS$759million.Thegovernmentand the contractor are currently involved in arbitrationovertheGTEcontractdispute.
Drone view of the Oko West camp
Adriana Younge
Frustration boiling over in opposition’s camp
Deported Guyanese committed criminal offences
The seven Guyanese who were deported fromtheUnitedStates(US)onTuesdayhad committed criminal offences th Ministry of Home Affairs h stated.
Twotopyouthleadersof both the PNCR and the Alliance For Change have expressed frustration over the parties’inability to form a coalition ahead of the September1,2025elections.
Members of Parliament, AmanzaWalton-Desirofthe PNCR and her colleague, Juretha Fernandes, of the AFC,bothissuedstatements on Wednesday, bemoaning the lack of progress in advancing the matter Back in April, the AFC had announced that it would be contesting the upcoming General Elections without
the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) AFCandAPNUhadsigneda M e m o r a n d u m o f Understanding (MoU) on January 21, 2025 to identify shared principles, a political platform, goals, and terms for collaboration in the interest of achieving the mutual political goal of successfully contesting this year’sGeneralandRegional
Elections The MoU
stipulated that if no agreement is reached by March 31, 2025, to proceed asacoalition,theagreement will end, and no coalition will be formed The two sides had, however, agreed to extend this timeline after failingtoreachanagreement bythattimeline.
However, on April 17, 2025,ChairmanoftheAFC, David Patterson, during a party press conference, revealedthatdespitethebest effortsofthetwonegotiating teams, a mutually agreed position could not be met. “Regrettably, we have, despitethebesteffortsofour negotiation team, been unabletoarriveatamutually beneficial arrangement with A P N U W e ’ v e communicated our decision, regrettablysotoAPNU,and we have also indicated to them that we will proceed with our campaign as the Alliance For Change since time is of the essence,” the
MemberofParliament(MP) explained. Patterson added that the AFC is willing to cooperate with the APNU and “other individuals” in areas outside the elections. Accordingtohim,thedooris open to changes to this position prior to nomination day
Meanwhile, Leader of the AFC and the party’s Presidential Candidate, Nigel Hughes, made it clear that theAFC never objected to Opposition and Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Aubrey Norton, as the Coalition’s presidential candidate Instead, he believes that a scientific process should make such a determination However, boththeAFCandPNCRhad held out hope that some agreement would have been brokeredbeforeNomination DayonJuly14,butnotmuch hasbeenaccomplishedsince then.
Enoughisenough
Adding her voice to the growing frustrations among progressives of the two parties, Walton-Desir said thatlikethemajorityof“our supporters, I am deeply frustratedandfedupwiththe state of the negotiations between our coalition partners. While I might not havebeenintheroom,since January, 2025, I have been urging, pleading with the parties involved to come
supporters and the people of Guyana could be proud of andenthusiasticallysupport; six months later, we are no closer to an agreement and seem more divided than whenwestarted.”Theyoung MP, whose name has been thrown into the mix as a possi
p
iden
al candidate, said: “We are failing the people who look tousforleadership,because wearefeedingthemadietof
bickering that is draining their hope and trust. We are failing the people who believe in us, all the while enabling a corrupt and incompetent government that is running unchecked. The future will not forgive us, history will not absolve us. Itistimeweallwakeup and realize that leadership means actually putting people first Enough is enoughnow!”
Consensuscandidate
For her part, Fernandes centred her statement on the
coalition at the polls She said she has read several articles advocating for a consensus candidate, often from individuals who have notbeenactivelyinvolvedin politics over the years Fernandes said these pieces attempttoframesucha
Continued on page 16
The criminal offences, according to the ministry, includegrandlarceny,assault, sexual assault, aggravated assault, illegal entry, and domesticviolence.
“While these matters are already in the public domain, the ministry takes this opportunity to remind all Guyanese nationals of the
serious consequences associated with unlawful conduct and breaches of i igration laws while residing road”, the Home Affairs Ministrysaid.Theministryalso urged citizens to pursue only legalandauthorisedchannels for migration, employment, education,andtravel.
“Engaging in criminal activityorattemptingtoenter or remain in another country legally may result in arrest, imprisonment, and eventual deportation”,theministrystated.
Bandit nabbed after robbing “cheese please stand” at gunpoint
A lone gunman was nabbed on Monday night moments after using a gun to rob Kent Snackette/Cheese Please Stand at Cornhill Street,Stabroek,Georgetown.
Police said the robbery occurred around 23:15hrs.
According to details, the bandit reportedly entered the snackette and cuffed thesalesclerk,a20-year-oldman,totheface before pointing the gun at him. The bandit then grabbed a small box containing money andstartedrunning.
Thesalesclerkandtwoothermenchased behind him He reportedly shot at them several times before disappearing into LeopoldStreet.
Policeranksonmobilepatrolwerealerted of the robbery and tracked him down in LeopoldStreet.
He was apprehended and, when questionedaboutthefirearmandcash,saidhe threwthemoneyinadrain.
Police searched the drain but found nothing.
First Children’s Court to be commissioned in Reg. 2 - AG
The first children’s court in Region Two is completed and is expected to be commissionedtoday
During his weekly programme, “Issues in the News”, Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall told listenersthatthecourtwillbe opened at Charity on the Essequibo Coast, by the Chancellor, Chief Justice and himself, reminding that it will be the first of its kind inthecounty
“We have two in Demerara. I don’t think we have one in Berbice as yet, butwearenowgettingonein Essequibo, and these are specialised courts that will hear and determine cases in relation to children,” he explained.
TheAG added that there is a special legal and statutory dispensation when
dealing with cases that involve children and the Juvenile Justice Act, which is in accordance with internationally established protocols, procedures and policies in relation to juvenile justice, outlining howchildrenshouldbetried.
“Thecourtsaredesigned differentlytoallowforthose practices, procedures, principlesandpreceptstobe observed and promulgated andactivated.So,thatiswhy the physical structure of the building is different from an ordinary court that you may be accustomed to. Last year, we opened one at Wales on the West Bank of Demerara in Region Three,” Nandlall added.
The first court of this kind in the country was commissioned at the Georgetown Magistrates
Court on October 31, 2018. Also known as the juvenile court,itisaspecialisedcourt established under the Juvenile JusticeAct 2018 to specifically hear charges against persons 14 years or older, but less than 18 years old.
“Child-friendly rooms have been established at the Demerara High Court, Georgetown Magistrates Court, New Amsterdam Magistrates Court, and Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court. These rooms provide a safe space for supervised visitationordersbythecourt in custody cases and as a waiting area for children involved in sexual offence casesandotherchildrenwho accompany their parents who visit to access court services,” the statement added.
It is shocking that leaders in both the former APNU CoalitionGovernmentandthecurrentPPP/CGovernment claim to be committed to good governance, acknowledge thedangersthatoilwealthposes,andaspiretodothebest forallcitizens,yetfailtodeliveranyprotectivemeasures.
TosomeGuyanese,itisshockingthatnothinghasbeen done for over five years that we have been pumping oil, otherthanourleadersbecomingmoreandmoretiedupina webofdeceit.
However, to those who know Guyanese politicians better,thisisneithershockingnorsurprising,asitispartof the games they play and are allowed to get away with throughouttheyears.
When they say they are about what is modern and safeguarding,thosearenothingbutplatitudesandpretences from crafty political leaders, who speak deceptions by the mouthful. They do little, but talk and talk with endless promisesthattheywillnotkeep,untilpushedoutsidetheir comfortzones. ItiswhyboththeformerAPNUCoalition andthisPPP/CGovernmenthavevirtuallyshutdowncalls forrenegotiationoftheoilcontract,theestablishmentofa petroleum commission, and even putting independent metersattheoilpumps.ItisthesameoldPPPandPNC.
Sameoldpoliticians
It is shocking that leaders in both the former APNU CoalitionGovernmentandthecurrentPPP/CGovernment claim to be committed to good governance, acknowledge thedangersthatoilwealthposes,andaspiretodothebest forallcitizens,yetfailtodeliveranyprotectivemeasures.
TosomeGuyanese,itisshockingthatnothinghasbeen done for over five years that we have been pumping oil, otherthanourleadersbecomingmoreandmoretiedupina webofdeceit.
However, to those who know Guyanese politicians better,thisisneithershockingnorsurprising,asitispartof the games they play and are allowed to get away with throughouttheyears.
When they say they are about what is modern and safeguarding,thosearenothingbutplatitudesandpretences from crafty political leaders, who speak deceptions by the mouthful. They do little, but talk and talk with endless promisesthattheywillnotkeep,untilpushedoutsidetheir comfortzones. ItiswhyboththeformerAPNUCoalition andthisPPP/CGovernmenthavevirtuallyshutdowncalls forrenegotiationoftheoilcontract,theestablishmentofa petroleum commission, and even putting independent metersattheoilpumps.ItisthesameoldPPPandPNC.
We must demand justice for the Mahdia dorm fire victims
DearEditor, I noticed the article, “Court to rule Sept 9th on state's bid to strike out compensation case brought by parents of Mahdia fire victims,” (SN, June 11, 2025). So that means the decision will be given after the election. I wonder why afterandnotbefore.
What disappoints me about the fiery deaths of the Mahdia 20 is that there was nonationalcryforJusticefor theMahdia20,inacasethat seems to have state criminal negligencewrittenalloverit. No Minister went to jail, nobodygotpunished.
The Commission of Inquiry seemed like an attempt to protect the
Amerindian Member of Parliament stood up for justiceforthesechildren.No church body or civil society group mounted a sustained
justice for the Mahdia 20 campaign, in a case where we know the state was criminally negligent in the way it ran the dorms and failed to ensure safety and security
The Opposition parties letitslide.ThePrivateSector Commission collected $30 million for the victims, but after two years, it was exposed that the funds had notbeendisbursed.
And the Government rushed to offer $5 million a popforeachdeath,“Because We Care.” They must think Amerindianlivesarecheap.I say “All Lives Matter” and “Amerindian Lives Matter.” Where is the national outrage? Which of our Ministers or MPs with children would accept $5 millionasafairsettlementif oneoftheirchildrendiedlike that?Would the President or VP accept $5 million if one of their children died like
that through state negligence?
According to the SN report, in this case, the parents sued for more compensationbeyondthe$5 m i l l i o n , a n d t h e Government's lawyer seems tobearguingthattheamount was a binding, final settlement.WhydidtheState notoffermorecompensation than to fight against paying morecompensation?
The state feels powerful to fight the little, poor people, but is a scaredy-cat whenitcomestofightingthe oil companies robbing us blind The government's lawyer is arguing that the parents must show that they wereharmedbythedeathof their child and that they suffered loss, if they want more compensation. What greaterlosscantherebethan your child is gone forever and ever, and will not come back?
ItistimeourAmerindian brothers and sisters stand up forthesechildren.
TheToshaosAssociation and Amerindian Peoples Organisations and others mustmakeaunitedstandfor these children and their families.
Don't let them come to you and pretend they care whentheyarefightingyouin Court to not pay more compensation for those innocent children who died largely because of state negligence. They need your votes to win the election. Take a stand now! Maybe if political parties put in their manifestos that they will offer more compensation to the Mahdia 20 families if they win, the Government willnotbesoruthlessintheir treatment of the Mahdia 20 families in the matter of compensation.
Sincerely,
M.Singh
We must acknowledge the gap between legal rights and lived realities
DearEditor,
In May, Guyana marked the 30th anniversary of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP) Act of 1995. As we reflect on this milestone, we consider both the significance of this landmark legislation and the continued struggle for reproductive justice in our country This law, passed on May 4, 1995, established Guyana as a regional leader in reproductive rights, making it one of only two countries in the Caribbean where abortion is legally available on request in early pregnancy
The MTOP Act remains remarkablyprogressiveeven by today's standards It legalisesabortiononrequest up to 8 weeks, provides broaderaccessbetween8-12 weeks with a single medical practitioner's approval, and includes provisions for later abortions with additional medical consultation Crucially, it acknowledges various grounds for access, including physical and mental health risks, fetal abnormalities, rape, incest, H I V s t a t u s , a n d contraceptivefailure.
Thelegislationexplicitly r e s p e c t s p a t i e n t confide
autonomy, requiring neither
notification. Additionally, thelawalsoallowsmid-level health professionals such as medexes, midwives, nurses, pharmacists, and other appropriately trained and registered persons to lawfullyprovidenonsurgical abortionsinearlypregnancy under the supervision of a medicalpractitioner
At its core, the Act recognised what remains true today: access to safe, legalabortionisessentialfor women's health, autonomy, and full participation in society The legislation aimed "to enhance the dignityandsanctityoflifeby reducing the incidence of induced abortion" and "to enhance the attainment of safe motherhood by eliminating deaths and complications due to unsafe abortion " Three decades later, these remain worthy objectives.
Yet as we commemorate this milestone, we must acknowledge the gap between legal rights and lived realities. Despite its progressive framework, barriers limiting access to abortion services still exist forfartoomanywomenand girls in Guyana. Limited public awareness about the Actmeansthatmanypeople are still largely unaware of theirlegalrights.Thislackof
awareness also includes healthcare providers; problematically, many of themarealsoignorantofthe law
The Ministry of Health has systematically failed to ensure that safe abortiontrained staff are consistently available at all public hospitals across Guyana's regions This reinforces inequityandeffectivelyputs safe abortion care out of the reach for many women in hinterland communities, who are still forced to travel significant distances to access such care This represents a direct failure of the state's obligation to provide equitable healthcare access to all citizens, thirty years after establishing this legalright.Economicfactors compoundtheseinstitutional failures, as many women cannot afford services at private facilities and may feelreluctanttoseekservices at public institutions due to c o n c e r n s a b o u t confidentiality or perceived stigma. The perpetuation of stigma around abortion is further reinforced by religious leaders and institutions that promote shame and judgment. Their messaging directly contradicts the progressive frameworkoftheMTOPand actively undermines women
seeking constitutionally protectedhealthcare.
As we look toward the next decade of reproductive rights in Guyana, mean
accountability from those r
s p
n
i b l e f o r implementationfailures.The Ministry of Health must ensure trained providers are availableineveryregionand mandate comprehensive education for all healthcare workers about their legal obligationsundertheMTOP Act. Public education about
essential Community c
a
ons about reproductive health must create space for open, nonjudgmental dialogue that respects women's autonomy anddecisions.
Looking across the Caribbean, where many countries still criminalise abortion even to save a woman's life, Guyana's MTOP Act stands as a beacon of progressive legislation. But progressive laws mean nothing without progressiveimplementation. Our collective work now demands that we hold
institutions and individuals whohavefailedtouphold (Continueonpage5)
Housing is not a privilege; it is a constitutional right
DearEditor,
Many are familiar with the famous quote by the late Abraham Lincoln: “You can foolsomeofthepeopleallof thetime,andallofthepeople some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people allofthetime.”
Iwasdrawntoreflecton this quote after reading the overly optimistic headlines from the Ministry of Housing and Water, where Ministers Collin Croal and Susan Rodrigues claimed that the government has fulfilled its promise of allocating50,000houselots. This claim was highlighted in a DPI publication dated May31,2025.
Editor, I am on record refuting many of the statements made by the two ministers mentioned, and I continue to stand by my position.
While the claim of allocating 50,000 house lots may appear impressive on
paper, the reality on the groundtellsadifferentstory. I have received numerous complaints from frustrated citizens, ordinary Guyanese who have paid for their lands, in some cases as far back as three years ago, and are still waiting to be shown where their land is. Others have shared that their lands areinaccessibleduetoalack of basic infrastructure, despitesome$240Binjected in the housing sector since 2020.
Another troubling issue isthehighcostofhouselots, where Guyanese who qualify for 'middle income' are required to pay $3M, in anoileconomy When I recently questioned Minister Croal on this, he responded that it coststheministry$5million todevelopthelands. Even if this is accurate, the current state of many housing areas, swamped land,lackofconcretedrains,
We must acknowledge...
AkeishaCave
Sandi
Bowen
and poor infrastructure suggestsotherwise.
Many residents are unable to start construction, not for a lack of will, but because the necessary conditions to build are simplynotinplace.
Ms Rodrigues was quoted as saying, “We recognise the importance of owning a home. It is one of the most important accomplishmentsinthelives ofanypersonwhoisseeking todevelopthemselvesandto provide a safe and secure future for their children. For many of us, it's the biggest investment we will ever make.”Whilethissentiment is noble, it remains largely rhetorical.
Many allottees still find themselves unable to build due to not meeting the requirementsforamortgage finance,andthegovernment appears to be doing more talking than actual implementation.
Additionally, I have evidence to support claims thatVenezuelannationalsare being given preferential treatment over Guyanese, including occupancy of houses at Little Diamond withoutpayment.
Frompage4 the promises made thirty years ago On the 30th anniversary,wehonourthose whofoughtforthepassageof theMTOPActandrecommit ourselvestotheongoingwork of ensuring its promises are realised for all women, regardless of location, economic status, or background The right to reproductivehealthcareisnot a privilege for the few but a fundamentalrightforall,and it's past time our institutions treateditassuch Insolidarity, AkolaThompson
This raises serious concerns about equity and fairness.
While the government boasts about the number of house lots allocated, they have failed to publicly state how many allottees have begun construction Likewise, there is no clear information on how many government-constructed houses have been occupied throughapprovedmortgages orotherwise.
Manyofthehousesbuilt in areas such as Little Diamond, Fort Ordinance, and Cummings Lodge remain unoccupied and overgrown with bushes Meanwhile, several of the Young Professional homes, reportedly constructed by close allies of the PPP/C, in places like Prospect (EBD) and LBI (ECD) are still incomplete.
Furthermore,inareassuchas Prospect and Cummings Lodge, the PPP/C reallocated lands from originalallotteesaftertaking office inAugust 2020, often with
explanation.
S u b s t a n d a r d construction has also becomearecurringproblem.
Many homeowners who have taken out mortgages nowfaceadditionalfinancial burdenstofixdefects,asthe Ministryhasfailedtoensure contractors are held accountablefortheirwork.
In today's economy, the cost of building a home has doubledcomparedtofiveor ten years ago, largely due to inflat
Wh
le the Ministry's “steel and cement”subsidyprogramme aims to help, many eligible homeowne
benefiting.
The DPI article also stated that 93 new housing areas have been developed over the past five years. While this sounds commendable, it should be noted that several of these areas, including Providence (EBD), Experiment (WCB), and LBI (ECD), were already allocated to individuals under the Coalition government.
must be provided at government institutions, not politicalpartyoffices.
Editor, the PPP/C must be reminded that housing is not a privilege; it is a constitutional right under Article26,whichguarantees every citizen the right to properaccommodation.
The government has a responsibility to ensure this right is fulfilled equitably, notusedasatoolforpolitical grandstanding.
W i t h o u t a comprehensive housing policy, the current trend of mismanagement and partisanship will only continue.
Yourssincerely,
The process is slow and riddled with bureaucracy. Reports indicate that party loyalists are given preferential treatment, and some citizens are even forced to visit Freedom House to seek assistance; something that should never happen in a democratic society Government services
AnnetteFerguson,MP
Allowing inmates to vote is entirely feasible
DearEditor,
Allowing inmates in our five jails to vote by Special Ballotisentirelyfeasibleand crucial from a human rights perspective Each facility could employ a Liaison Officer by GECOM to facilitate this process, ensuring that the voting rights of incarcerated individuals are upheld. The hesitancy shown by the Guyana government and election officials raises concernsofulteriormotives,
assumption is that these
oppositionparties.
H
fundamental right to choose a political party outweighs such fears Implementing this voting process also presents an opportunity to reduce unemployment by creatingatleastfiveLiaison Officer positions, alongside a Central Poll Supervisor if deemed necessary Any location can serve as a
pollingplace,includingjails, underscoring that enforcing voting rights for remanded individuals is both a legal andmoralobligation.
Everyindividualcharged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty, anddenyingthemtherightto vote undermines their dignity
General, who faced charges while in opposition, yet retainedhisrights,illustrates
this point poignantly. If he had been remanded during an election, his right to vote would have been unjustly revoked. Besides the ethical considerations, engaging incarcerated individuals in the electoral process could alleviate some of the unemployment plaguing our society and demonstrate a commitment to upholding democratic values The Canadian model of Special Ballots provides a simple and effective method: eligible voters fill out an applicationandcancasttheir
voteseasilyandefficiently.
Currently, discussions around facilitating inmate voting appear stalled, signallingatroublinglackof commitment from our
inadvertently contribute to greater unrest within our correctionalfacilities.
By failing to enable these individuals to exercise their rights, the government risks breeding discontent amongthoseunjustlydenied theirvoices.
In conclusion, allowing
inmates to vote is an opportunity for Guyana to align with its international human rights obligations
Embracing this progressive change would not only affirm the dignity of every citizen but also enhance our democracy and societal well-being.
It's time for action, not inaction—let's ensure that every voice is heard,
circumstances.
Regards, Mohamed Shabeer Zafar
Open Letter to Aubrey Norton
DearMr.Norton,
I write to you not as a politician, but as a young teacher, a daughter of this soil who loves her country anddesperatelywantstosee itmoveforward.
I write with no agenda other than hope: hope for a better Guyana, for accountable leadership, and forafuturewherethecriesof the people are not drowned out by party politics or personal ambition Mr Norton,withallduerespect, I urge you to do what we all know must be done: step aside and allow Amanza Walton-Desir to lead the PNCRandtheCoalitioninto thenextgeneralelection.
I speak not only for myself but for many teachers, nurses, single mothers, small business owners, and youth, Guyanese who still believe in this country, but who are deeply disappointed by the state of our political leadership. If we are serious about change, we must be honest about who can truly deliver it.That person is not you.ItisAmanza.
Under your leadership,
thepartyhasfailedtoinspire or mobilise.You are usually silent when your voice is needed most. During the teachers' strike, when we were on the streets, braving insultsandindifference,you chose to hide behind distant press statements and remarks. I cannot remember seeing you walking with us, standing beside us, or demanding action on our behalf. In contrast, Amanza Walton-Desir stood with us when others stood by She didn't just issue statements, sheshowedup.Shemarched withus.Shelenthervoiceto the voiceless. She listened, she empathised, and she fought. That is leadership. That is heart. That is what this country desperately needs.
When tragedy struck in Linden recently and young AdrianaYoungelostherlife, itwasAmanzawhorushedto the scene, who spoke with the family, who demanded answers. She didn't wait for the cameras or political permission. She led with principle. That consistency, that courage, and that compassion are what set her
apart You had every opportunitytobethatleader, but time and again, you chose to do nothing. Mr Norton, you represent the politics of old, closed, transactional, and out of touch with the reality of our time. Today's Guyana is a youthful one We are a generation that refuses to be silenced We want bold, visionary, and relatable leadership We are not inspired by the same tired rhetoric. We are inspired by authenticity, by conviction, and by a leader who sees us andvaluesus.
Mr Norton, I am asking you,notasanenemybutasa fellow Guyanese, to do the honourablething.Stepaside and let the person with the momentum, the message, and the movement lead us forward. Let Amanza Walton-Desir lead. Be rememberedasthemanwho putGuyanafirst,nottheone who stood in the way of its progress.
Respectfully, DonnetteNicholson
Concerned Young
Teacher
Region9
Adriana to be laid to...
Frompage2 persons named or unnamed during the investigation.”
Adriana’s family had expressed serious doubts about the official findings and remains adamant that she was murdered. Family members have called for a full independentinvestigationandareappealing tointernationalagencies,includingtheFBI, Scotland Yard, and the RCMP, for assistance.
The police noted that detectives are preparing the investigative case file for submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP)forlegalreview
Asthefamilypreparestosaygoodbye,it remains committed to seeking justice and clarity in the case of youngAdriana, a case that continues to raise questions, stir emotions,anddemandanswers.
BLUNT BLUNT
Same old politicians
It is shocking that leaders in both the former APNU Coalition Government and the current PPP/C Government claim to be committed to good governance, acknowledge the dangers that oil wealth poses, and aspire to do the best for all citizens, yet fail to deliver any protective measures.
To some Guyanese, it is shocking that nothing has been done for over five years that we have been pumping oil, other than our leaders becoming more and more tied up in a web of deceit. However, to those who know Guyanese politicians better, this is neither shocking nor surprising, as it is part of the games they play and are allowed to get away with throughout the years.
When they say they are about what is modern and safeguarding, those are nothing but platitudes and pretences from crafty political leaders who speak deceptions by the mouthful. They do little, but talk and talk with endless promises that they will not keep, until pushed outside their comfort zones.
It is why both the former APNU Coalition and this PPP/C Government have virtually shut down calls for renegotiation of the oil contract, the establishment of a petroleum commission, and even putting independent meters at the oil pumps. It is the same old PPP and PNC.
"Every vote counts"- opposition commissioner says amid deepening division at GECOM
Th e G u y a n a
E l e c t i o n s
Commission (GECOM)continuestoface intense internal divisions among government and opposition-nominated commissioners over key electoral issues, following a series of recent meetings at t h e c o m m i s s i o n ' s headquarters in Kingston, Georgetown.
Since the announcement of general and regional elections scheduled for September 1, GECOM has been holding bi-weekly meetings every Tuesday andThursday—todeliberate on preparations and procedures for polling day
H o w e v e r, s e v e r a l contentious issues have
surfaced, leading to a clear riftamongcommissioners.
Asked if he was concerned about the persistent disagreements at the commission, he responded, “An election cannot be considered to be fair if sections of the electorate are locked out. Everyvotecounts,andmore soinacloseelection.”
Govt to spend $1.4B to generate 42 MWH at Colombia in 2025
The Government ofGuyana(GoG) willbespendinga whopping$1,458,854,588in 2025 to generate 42,206.56 megawatts of energy from theColombiapowerstation, which currently houses 17 generatorsandisexpectedto generate 30 megawatts of powertothenationalgrid. This is according to a document seen by this publication, which was provided to the National AssemblyonApril22,2025. During the consideration of the 2025 Estimates of RevenueandExpenditureon February 3, 2025, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips had promised to provide after a request from former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson.
Under Programme 023PowerGeneration,Patterson had requested a breakdown on the allocation of fuel for theColombiapowerstation. Itwilltake65,168barrelsof heavy fuel to generate the power On April 10, 2024, Kaieteur News quoted a report from the Department of Public Information (DPI) which stated that in order to
address the persistent issue offrequentpoweroutagesin the country, three additional generators will soon be installed at the Guyana Power and Light's (GPL's) sub-station in Columbia, EastCoastDemerara.
Thesegeneratorsarepart of a US$27 million government-funded project to enhance the power company'scapacity
The project includes 17 generators and six step-up transformers, which are expected to contribute 30 megawatts of power to the national grid. To date, GPL has confirmed the installation of 14 out of the 17 generators. The generators were procured from Apan Energy Services
Incorporated (AESI) Engineers from both GPL andAESI anticipate that the remaining high-powered systems will be operational inthecomingdays.
Prime Minister Phillips, accompaniedbyadelegation from both agencies, visited thesiteonMondaytoassess the progress of the installation. He expressed satisfaction with the work completed thus far, stating,
“The government remains committed to boosting GPL's generation capacity and improving its overall service to the people of Guyana.”
It said the government's proactive approach in expeditingvariouselectrical projectsinresponsetorecent power outages underscores its dedication to alleviating citizens' concerns. In less than three years, the PPP/C administration has added over40megawattsofpower to the national grid, with ongoing investments and project developments expected to increase this figure.
Furthermore, the revitalisation of the Amalia hydropower project will introduce an additional 165 megawatts of power to the country's energy mix Additionally,thecompletion of the gas-to-energy project inWales,RegionThree,will further augment the power supply by nearly 300 m
investmentswillsignificantly enhance GPL's operational efficiency and address the growing electricity demand nationwide
Vendor on $75,000
A29-year-oldvendorwasreleased on Wednesday on $75,000 bail forawoundingcharge.
MarkSamaroo,ofLot91Block'F',North Sophia, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore, who read thecharge.
Samaroopleadednotguiltytothecharge, whichallegedthatonApril2,2025,atRobb Street, Bourda, Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harmtoTroyAnthonyAdams.
He was granted bail, and the matter was adjournedtoJuly9,2025.
Oneofthemostdivisive matters under discussion is whetherprisonersshouldbe allowed to vote in the upcoming elections Opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander confirmed that the commission remains “equally divided” on the issue.
Speaking with Kaieteur News on Wednesday, Alexander said, “The right was acknowledged, but there were those who r e f u s e d t o t a k e responsibility for enabling theincarceratedto[vote].”
Government-nominated commissioner Sase Gunraj, whencontactedonTuesday, explained that while the issuewasraised,“thereisno legislative provision” currently in place to allow forsuchvoting.
Opposition-nominated commissioner, Vincent Alexander
He said GECOM's chairperson, Justice (Ret'd) Claudette Singh, indicated herintentiontoconsultwith Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs MohabirAnil Nandlall, SC, regardingthematter
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA),anagencyunderthe Ministry ofAgriculture, will be constructing a $107 million farm-to-market road intheagriculturecommunity ofSalem,RegionThree.
This is according to information provided by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office
Following the national bidding process, the agency revealedonitswebsitethatit has awarded the contract to 4N Hardware Store Inc. for $107,562,000.
The project is one of severaltheministryisrolling out this year, geared at improving access to farmlands,anissueraisedby f a r m e r s i n o t h e r communitiesaswell.
It was reported in the media that while engaging residents at the Leonora Track and Field facility earlier this month, President Irfaan Ali announced that some$50billionhasbeenset aside to transform all the farm-to-market access dams into all-weather roads in RegionThree.
The initiative is aimed at reducing the cost of transportation, increasing efficiency, and reducing spoilageofproduce.
The Department of Public Information had further reported that despite distributing over 1,000 agriculturalleasesinRegion
Anotherpressingissueis the underlining of names of Guyanese nationals who resideoverseas.
Alexander referenced alleged irregularities during the2020elections,wherehe said votes were cast on behalf of overseas persons who were not present in Guyanaatthetime.
In light of this, the oppositionproposedthatthe names of known overseas voters be underlined on the officialvoters'listforadded scrutiny
“It means on the voters list,thenamesofthepersons who are overseas would be underlined, thus alerting the officials to the presence of suchapersonforthepurpose ofscrutinisingtoensurethat
Alexander, however, contestedthedirectionbeing taken, stating: “Only three commissioners supported thiscourseofaction.”
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$107M farm-to-market road for Salem, Region 3
The new farm-to-market road, which was commissioned at No.58 Village, Region Six, back in 2022.
Three over the last four years, farmers remained affected by a lack of p r o d u c t i v e l a n d s , underutilised existing lands and high production costs duetoalackofaccess.
Addressing this issue, President Ali noted that the government was conducting an audit of all the farm-tomarket access dams in Region Three and will put aside massive resources to
transformthesedams.
“Wearegoingtosetaside $50 billion [in the initial phase] to [transform] all of thosefarmstomarketaccess dams–intoall-weather,hard surface roads,” the article quotedthepresident.
It was also reported that bycreatingnewaccessroads and infrastructure investments, approximately 75,000 acres of land will be unlocked.
IstherealoomingcrackdownonGuyanesemigrants?
The diplomatic
note arrived quietly, but its message rang loudly: the United States government has signalled a tougher s t a n c e o n i l l e g a l immigration Guyanese nationals have been explicitlyputonnotice.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a public advisory on the contents of the note — a stark reminder that those entering or remaining in the U S unlawfully face arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, fines, and deportation. The timing is telling, the tone is stern, and the implications areunsettling.
But one question hangs heavily in the air: was this diplomatic note sent to Guyanaalone?
Thisisnosmallmatter If similar notes were
dispatched to other countries, then perhaps this is just a broad sweep — a new immigration directive sent down fromWashington as part of President Donald Trump’s reinstated policies. But if only Guyana or Guyana and a handful of countries received this warning,thenwearelooking at something more pointed, more specific- and more troubling.
WhyGuyana?
Onepossibilityisthatthe United States has identified Guyanese nationals as a disproportionatelylargepart of the illegal immigrant
population While our country may not make international headlines for migrant caravans or border dramas, there has been a steady and quiet stream of Guyanese leaving the country, overstaying visas, entering illegally, or being smuggled through routes in Central America and Mexico.
The U.S. may be seeing this pattern emerge with sufficient clarity and frequency to consider Guyanaapriority Aredflag, ifyouwill.Theissuanceofa formal diplomatic note — not a general advisory or press statement adds gravity to the message.This isnotawhisperinahallway It’s an official record in bilateralrelations. If the note was targeted solely at Guyana, then the subtext is that U S authorities are preparing to act.Andinfact,thesignsare already there. Just days ago, a small group of seven deporteesarrivedinGuyana. Each had a criminal record. Itmayhaveseemedroutine, barelyafootnoteinthenews cycle. But considering this diplomaticnote,itnowreads likethebeginningofawave. Deportations may rise. The U.S. might be preparing to send back droves of Guyanese.
Crucially, the note doesn’t limit itself to criminalaliens.Itextendsto all those unlawfully present including those who overstayed visas or entered
withoutauthorisation.These are not hardened criminals. Many are just people trying to make a better life. People working, studying, surviving. But the new U.S. tone is unequivocal: unlawfulpresenceisitselfan offenceworthprosecuting. The consequences could befar-reaching.
First, the pace of deportations could increase. We may soon see a higher volume of returnees, many of whom have no ties left here, no jobs, no support systems. Their reintegration will not be easy They may become vulnerable, frustrated, or even prone to desperation Our social infrastructureisnotprepared for this kind of return migration Second, U S immigration policy may tightenfurther—notjustfor illegal entrants but for legal applicants too. Immigrant visascouldbecomeharderto obtain Scrutiny may deepen.Oneresultcouldbea g r o w i n g s e n s e o f hopelessness among young people who see emigration as their only viable option for advancement. If legal pathways are closed and illegal ones punished, what futureisleftforthemhere?
Third, the diplomatic relationship between Guyana and the U.S. may shift subtly There is no publicevidenceofstrain,but this kind of note — with its unilateral tone and legal threats—doesnotemergein a vacuum. It reflects some
DEM BOYS SEH
DemboyssehUncleSamfinally tun Uncle Scarecrow! He done send out one big, fat warning shot across de Atlantic ”All illegal GuyaneseinAmerica,packyuhtwo-barrel suitcaseandcomehome,orelse!”
Yuh hear dat? “Or else!” And when America seh “or else,” it ain’t no Sunday schoolthreat.Islikewhenyuhmotheruseto seh,“Tryme!”—andifyuhdidtryshe,yuh seestarsbeforebedtime.
Dem boys seh de message clear-clear now:itnahmatterifyuhoverstayedfuhtwo months or twenty years, if yuh jump fence orslipthroughMiamilikeVaseline,detime reach fuh go back where yuh come from—or Uncle Sam gon come fuh yuh. And not with flowers and roti. Is with handcuffandone-wayticket.
PeopleinBrooklynduckinganddiving. Some faking American accent—”Aye’m nawt from Guy-yana, I’m from Jamaica.”
Others deleting Facebook posts with cookupandGuyaneseflag.Butdemboysknow, US Homeland Security got better records
degree of concern, perhaps evenfrustration.Itishardto imaginethislevelofofficial communication without intelligence assessments or policydeliberationspointing to Guyana as a source of a growingproblem.
And yet, the Ministry’s advisory urges Guyanese nationals“currentlyresiding in the United States illegally” to “depart immediately.” That is not standard language. That is a government echoing the voice of another, conveying the message that people should leave now — before itgetsworse.
The human cost of this policyshiftwillnotbesmall. Lives are about to be upended. Families will be torn between borders Children may be separated fromparents.Deporteesmay return to a homeland they barely know And those hoping to leave legally may find the door shutting faster thanexpected.
Guyana must ask itself: Isitreadyforthis?
But before we get there, we need clarity Was this message sent to other nations?Orwerewesingled out?
If we alone received this
warning, or if we and a handful of nations did, it means the U.S. has cast its gaze directly upon us. If so, the storm is coming — and wehavebeenwarned. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
than de Passport Office in GT. Yuh cyah hidebehindAuntiecouchanymore.
Andhearthis—demboyssehsomebig names might get ketch in de dragnet. One man who does live big in NewYork might gattoexplainhowhemanagetosendhome 40barrelsayear,butneverstepfootbackin decountry Awomanwhodoesknowevery government official business and dem allegedindiscretionsmightsoonfindoutof seriousitistobeoutofstatus.
Is serious business. Uncle Sam now donewiddecriminals.Hecomingnowfuh de quiet illegals—the one who does go church every Sunday, send money fuh Auntie,andstillowedeGRA.
So dem boys seh if yuh illegal and yuh reading this from a basement in the Big Apple—betterstartbrushinguponhowfuh cross de Demerara Harbour Bridge in traffic. Home sweet home calling, and not bychoice.
America seh come home… before dem bringyuhhome! Talkhalf.Leffhalf
The arcs of self-contamination, self-destruction
I start with evergreens. The hand that rocks the cradle sometimes suffocates it Forget biology and philosophy Thinkreality A man often is his own worst accuser He does nothing, and there is selfcondemnation; he speaks, draws pen, and selfabasement reigns. The arcs of self-contamination leading to self-destruction unfold slowly But when they do, there is a shrinking in horror, retreating in pity Parliament. Procurement. Information. The big boss promisedthattherewouldbe a delivery of transparency Competency, integrity, and incorruptibility in governance, he said. Look what Guyana got in recent years.
Theyoungandoldstand at attention. Male and female block the gates: no onepasseshere. Noonegets anything from here. Get lost! those who seek certain things- sensitive things, corrosive things, destructive things. Democracy, that's
called. The big man calls that accountability A man has hollowed out himself with hollower words. The result is Guyana's emptiest barrel put on global exhibition Frankly speaking, it is how the system works, and can be twisted and manipulated by those who have the advantageofnumbers. One is enough. It is what makes the arrogant display how subservient they can be to the too-clever-by-half, what is sick, what dangles them before all as caricatures, as creatures of some grotesque essence.
A young child dies in a hazy, troubling context, and a moment of silence could not have been allowed the first time around. This is how Guyana's most immaculate house is profaned. This is a glimpse of the barbaric nature that's now Guyana. If not a fleeting moment to respect the fallen in a moment of national trauma, then it follows that not one damn
piece of paper could be introducedintoitscorridors, not one motion allowed Loaded or not, not one motion of substance, for insights, that has the potential to render leadershipnakednesspublic, or exposes governance perversities, can be allowed topass. Thatisnotanational houseofillumination. Itisa regional house of ill repute. There is a certain kind of peoplewhocavortwithinits walls. ThePPPGovernment chose well. It is a poisoned well that comes back to haunt it. Congratulations, Mr President. The Speaker oftheHousesomehowfaces himself?
A set of documents is sought,pursuanttolaw,only necessary information. Guyanese get some paragraphs in newspapers. The dictionary converted to the obscenity of political pornography Howzat for information! Howisthatfor the tragicomedy to which Guyana has been reduced! Such are the perverse
defences made to the house ofcitizensfromthehouseof information. I thought that age, as accelerated by random spirits, would know better, walk straighter The president may comfort himself that he put the right people in the right jobs. He did. Lookatthehatchetjobs and garbage jobs they deliver Something oozes. Mr President, there is a stench in this land that hovers over high heads Mine is too low I point Guyanese to the highest office. The guys overdid things. Givealittle,release something. If the norm in government was done in the streets, words like thuggish and snakish would enjoy
national popularity. Burnhamhad'notabladeof grass.' Ali delivered 'not a scrap of information. Thanks for nuthin; daktah c o m m i s s i o n a h o f infomashun.
The most muscular presence in Guyana after oil is public procurement. I think that tender awards are
like a Yakuza or Cosa Nostra convention
This one gets gambling, another swallows up prostitution, a third controls narcotics, and a fourth handles collections. This is how the multibillion-dollar infrastructure and services portions of national budgets are managed in Guyana. A meeting of the minds, and masterminds to move the procurement proceedings along Key operating procedures tell most of the story Don'tgothere. Don't lookthere. Don'tstopwhat's going on there. And don't think twice about erecting roadblocksbeforethosewho blabber about getting value for money, and integrity in performance. Thepresident outdidhimself:hespreadthe wealth outside the old boys' club. But even then, the linkage goes way back to that same club that is about totalcontrol,andcirclingthe wagonstokeepsecretsinthe family In Guyana, the ProcurementCommissionis like a family commission.
Keepeverythingthere. Summation: old and young, male and female, freely consent to hanging themselves in effigy Selfrespect banished Selfhumiliationrules. Distorted narratives, distressed numbers, however slickly packaged, do not lessen the sewage that overpowers local consciousness. No amountofmoney,orloyalty, or prominence should make a man or a woman barter intellectandintegrityforthe proud roles of lackey and flunkey From poetry, there isacreaturethatbearsaclose resemblance to those. Mr President, behold thy choices, thine handiwork. ThisisthePPPGovernment. A nocturnal street worker wouldhidehisorherface.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
Canadian firm sitting on 44 sq. km with
G Mining Ventures (GMIN),aCanadianmining company operating in Guyana, has expanded its land holdings in Region Seven(Cuyuni-Mazaruni)to 71 square kilometers, according to its recently releasedfeasibilitystudy,NI 43-101Technical Report for theOkoWestGoldProject.
GMIN is the 100% owneroftheOkoWestGold Project,whichfallsunderits main prospecting licence (PL) covering 44 square kilometers (10,890 acres), containing an estimated 5.4 millionouncesofgold.
TheinitialPLwasissued to GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc.(formerlyReunionGold Inc.,nowGMINGuyana)on September 23, 2022, valid for three years with two possible one-year renewals. Under the Mining Act of 1989, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) administers such licences which grant exclusive exploration rights overthelicencedarea.
I n 2 0 2 4 , G M I N expanded its project area through the acquisition of medium-scale permits (MPMS), which will eventuallybeconvertedinto a Mining Licence The additional lands are being transferredbytheGGMC to GMINGuyana.
TheMiningActspecifies thatsmallandmedium-scale permitscanonlybeissuedto Guyanesecitizensorentities beneficiallyownedbythem, butforeignfirmslikeGMIN can access these areas via joint ventures or property purchaseagreements.Largescale prospecting licences
such as GMIN’s PL, however, can be granted
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ver between500to12,800acres. Under its PL, GMIN Guyana is required to make rental payments starting at US$0 50 per acre, submit annual work plans and financialreports,andmeeta US$240,000 first-year work commitment, secured by a 10%performancebond.
It was disclosed that GMIN Guyana had secured an option agreement with a
Guyana is making significant strides in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), said First LadyAryaAliduringheraddressatthe18th SessionoftheConferenceofStatePartiesto theConventionontheRightsofPersonswith Disabilities.
She affirmed that the Convention continues to serve as a vital benchmark for advancing these rights globally In Guyana, the commitment is spearheaded by the National Commission on Disability (NDC), theleadagencytaskedwithsafeguardingthe
Guyanese citizen (the Optionor) in 2018, covering nine MPMS (9,425 acres) representing about 86.5% of the total Oko West Project area. GMIN fully exercised thisoptioninFebruary2023, giving it 100% mineral rights to the OptionedArea. TheGuyanesecitizenretains rights to contingent paymentsofUS$5perounce of gold produced from this area, with a first payment d u e 3 0 d a y s a f t e r
commercial production starts.
In October 2020, GMIN also purchased two MPMS (1,465 acres) from another Guyanese titleholder, which were incorporated into the mainPL.Thepurchaseprice hasbeenfullypaid.
In March 2024, GMIN Guyanaenteredintoanother option agreement for the Northwestextension,adding three MPMS adjacent to its PL. This agreement mirrors
thepreviousterms,including contingent production paymentsofUS$5perounce abovethefeasibilityplan. Further, in December 2024, GMIN acquired five additional MPMS from a private Guyanese group for $4.3 million. The company explained that these parcels will allow for a more efficient project layout for waste rock and tailings storage rather than direct goldproduction.Inaddition,
the sellers are entitled to US$40 per ounce of gold recoveredfromthisarea.
GMIN confirmed that with these transactions, the combined area of PL, the Northwestextension,andthe additional MPMS total 71 square kilometers, aligning with its development plans outlined in the technical report.
Kaieteur News had reported that the 44 squarekilometer PL area is currently considered an “advanced-stageexploration project”, and is expected to produce 350,000 ounces of gold annually from both open pit and underground miningover12.3yearsatan all-insustainingcost(AISC) of US$1,123/oz. A recently published feasibility study shows that the project is poised to deliver strong financial returns, thanks to low production costs The Oko West project stands out for its scale and high-grade resource. ThelatestMineral Resource Estimate includes 5 4 million ounces (Indicated) and 0.4 million ounces(Inferred).
In October 2022, GMIN also secured environmental clearance from Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to proceed with exploration activities on its PL. Under Guyanese law, GMIN may apply for a Mining Licence at any time during its PL’s term, subject to submitting a feasibility s t u d y, m i n e p l a n , Environmental Impact S t a t e m e n t , a n d EnvironmentalManagement Plan Such licences are usually valid for 20 years or the life of the mine, with renewalspossible.
dignityandrightsofpersonswithdisabilities.
Highlighting Guyana’s legislative framework,theFirstLadypointedtotwokey laws: the Prevention of Discrimination Act andPersonswithDisabilitiesAct.Theselaws prohibit employment-related discrimination and require the rehabilitation of individuals withdisabilities.Theselawsguaranteeaccess to free education and healthcare, and ensure the right to participate in cultural and recreationallife.
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EUsignsagreementforelectionsobservermission
Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Guyana, Ambassador Rene van Nes, on Wednesday, signed the Administrative Arrangement [AA] for the European Union Elections Observation Mission with Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh, and Ambassador Elisabeth Harper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l CooperationGuyana.
The AA establishes the framework for the EUEOM’s deployment and operation in Guyana for the September 1, 2025 General andRegionalelections.
Meanwhile, only last week, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) issued requests for local observers.
InanoticeGECOMsaid: “Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4E of the RepresentationofthePeople Act, Chapter 1:03, and in o r d e r t o e n h a n c e transparency, credibility and impartialityintheconductof the General and Regional Electionswhichwillbeheld inGuyanaon1stSeptember, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission is pleased to invite Local/domestic
Organisations/Groups that aredesirousofobservingthe elections to apply for accreditation to observe the elections.”
According to GECOM, all local observer groups would be required to fulfil the following minimum standards: familiarity and experience with electoral laws and procedures; previous experience of election monitoring and/or other relevant experience or know-how and specific training, national and/or international; interpersonal skills (e g capacity of balanced judgement, ability to work in teams, ability to cope with difficult situations, respect for diverse attitudes, good communication skills, readinesstoworkinamulticultural environment);
ability to maintain professional independence and strict impartiality in the conduct of duties and demonstrated commitment to democracy and human rights.
In recent months, political parties have raised concerns about the nonimplementation of recommenda
s by international and local observers to improve the
conduct of elections here. Back in April, the Alliance For Change had said: “The
i n implementing the key recommendations of the international observer missionswhichincludedthe Carter Centre, the Organisation of American States – the OAS, the European Union (EU), the Commonwealth to name a few as outlined in their final reports. These fundamental recommendations were well articulated at the time and recommended to ensure that the challenges and errors of the 2020 elections debacle wouldnotberepeated.”
Thepartyhadarguedthat with improvements to the systemsatGECOM,citizens would be confident in its abilitytodeliverfreeandfair elections to them. He also highlighted that there are particular recommendations that are important, like “the OAS,CarterCentre,andEU observer missions all called for a comprehensive reform of the voter registration system.Theundertakingofa house-to-house registration process at the earliest opportunity on completion of the 2020 election and a
European Union Ambassador here, René van Nes (left), signed the Administrative Arrangement [AA] for the European Union Elections Observation Mission [EUEOM] with Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh (centre), and Ambassador Elisabeth Harper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Guyana.
thorough update of the decades-old voters register well ahead of the next election cycle based on inclusive consultations and politicalconsensus.”
Furthermore,theEUand the Commonwealth highlighted that there is a needforurgentelectoraland constitutional reformation, to properly address “polarisation of the nation, including the merits and
The Un
demerits of the Elections Commission and the electoralsystem.”
Additionally, it was also highlighted by the OAS, Carter Centre and European Union, the importance of using technology to ensure that there is timely release and publication of results and “the need for clear written procedures for the transmission and tabulation of results to ensure consistency and traceability and the possibility for all authorised stakeholders to examineSOP’s.”
Other recommendations made included objections to theuseofprivateresidentsas pollingstations,theneedfor regulation of campaign finance, GECOM regularly engaging its stakeholders, and technology to assist in the identification of persons attheplaceofpoll.
Govt. warned over Guyanese entering, living in US illegally
among deportees of President DonaldJ.Trump’sadministration’s sweeping deportation policy targeting undocumented migrants intheUSA.
s Governmenthaswarned theGuyanaGovernment aboutcitizenswhoareenteringand livinginthatcountryillegally
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that it has received an official Diplomatic note from the Government of the United States of America (U.S) advising of strict enforcement measures and legal consequences forindividualswhoattempttoenter or remain in the United States unlawfully
“ThisDiplomaticNotefollows the reinstatement and expansion
of several immigration enforcement policies by H E Donald Trump, President of the United States of America,” the ministrysaid Itadded,“Whilethe
US continues to welcome legitimateandlegaltravellers,the Secretary of State has explicitly outlined that the Government prioritises the prosecution of offences for illegal entry and illegal presence in the United States,aswellascriminaloffences byforeignnationals ”
“Guyanese nationalswho enter the United States of America without proper documentation or who overstay their periods of authorised entry or fail to respect thetermsoftheiradmissionwillbe subject to the full extent of U.S. immigrationlaw,includingbutnot limited to: arrest, prosecution and imprisonment or heavy fines,” the statementread.
“Guyanese citizens are encouraged to pursue legal and authorised avenues for migration,
employment, education, and travel to the United States. Nationals currently residing in the United Statesillegallyarestronglyadvised to depart immediately The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation strongly urges all Guyanese nationals to comply fully with the immigration laws and regulations of the United States of America,” the statement concluded.
The US diplomatic note to the Guyana Government comes one day after seven Guyanese were deported from that country The deportees landed on a special charteredflightattheCheddiJagan International Airport at Timehri, EastBankDemerara(EBD).Police did not state the reason for their deportation, but Kaieteur News understands that they might be
Thebatchofsevenmightbethe first set of Guyanese to be sent home from the USA since the Trump deportation kicked off. Kaieteur News learnt that the chartered plane had made several drop-offs before arriving in Guyana.
The deportees were processed by the Guyanese police before beingreleased,KaieteurNewswas told Meanwhile, police told Kaieteur News that there are some issues surrounding the release of theiridentities.
Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday that Trump has made no secret of his willingness to exert a maximalist approachtoenforcingimmigration laws and keeping order as he campaigned to return to the White House The fulfilment of that pledgeisnowonfulldisplayinLos Angeles.
Thepresidenthasputhundreds of National Guard troops on the streets to quell protests over his administration’simmigrationraids, a deployment that state and city
officials say has only inflamed tensions Trump called up the CaliforniaNationalGuardoverthe objections of Democratic Gov. GavinNewsom—thefirsttimein 60yearsapresidenthasdoneso— andisdeployingactive-dutytroops tosupporttheguard.Byoverriding Newsom, Trump is already going beyond what he did to respond to Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, when he warned he could send troops to contain demonstrations that turned violent ifgovernorsinthestatesdidnotact todosothemselves.Trumpsaidin September of that year that he “can’t call in the National Guard unless we’re requested by a governor” and that “we have to go bythelaws.”
But now, the past and current president is moving swiftly, with little internal restraint, to test the boundsofhisexecutiveauthorityin order to deliver on his promise of massdeportations.
What remains to be seen is whether Americans will stand by him once it’s operationalised nationwide, as Trump looks to secure billions from Congress to dramatically expand the country’s detention and deportation operations.
The plane that brought the seven deportees to Guyana on Tuesday T
Traveler in cocaine bust in Canada did not originate from
Guyana - CANU
The Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU)clarified on Wednesday that the travelerwhowasbustedwith 3.5 kilograms (kg) of cocaine hidden in multiple pairs of shoes in Canada did nottravelfromGuyana. Thediscoverywasmade on May 26, 2025 by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), at the To r o n t o P e a r s o n InternationalAirport.
According to CANU “the recent seizure of cocaine in footwear which occurred in Canada on May 26, 2025 did not originate fromGuyana.”
C A N U s a i d t h e passenger in question boarded Caribbean Airlines
flightBW616inTrinidadas an in-transit passenger to Canada as his final destination.
Immigration records indicate that the passenger did not disembark the flight whenitlandedinGuyana. However,theCBSA,ina Facebook post on Monday, statedthatthecocainehasan estimated value of over CND$437,000.
Accordingtotheagency, the cocaine was found by contraband detection technologyattheairport.
“Some of the detection technologyemployedbythe CBSAincludes ion mobility spectrometry, x-rays and narcotic identification kits. These tools, in combination withtheofficer'sknowledge, experience, and training, enable successful enforcement actions”, the agencysaid.
The name or nationality of the traveler has not yet been released by CBSAdue to privacy laws in Canada. However, the traveler, along with the cocaine were handed over to the Royal CanadianMountedPolicein Ontario.
Agricolayouthremandedon3charges
Twenty-three-year-old Keon Narine, the brother of Nicholas Narine, called 'Biggs', who was murdered on Monday, was remanded on Wednesday to prison on threecharges.
Narine, an electrician of Lot 117 Caesar Street,
Agricola, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore.
It is alleged that on June 9, 2025, atAgricola, Narine discharged a firearm at GideonBollerswithintentto harmordisfigurehim.
It is also alleged that on the same day at the said address, Narine was found with five live 5 56 ammunition and one AR-15
rifle firearm in his possessionwithoutbeingthe holderofafirearmlicence.
Narinepleadednotguilty toallthecharges.
Theprosecutionobjected
Accused, Keon Narine, at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court on Wednesday
to bail on several grounds, includingthattheaccusedis on bail for an offence of a similar nature committed in 2023. It noted too that there are no special reasons for bail to be granted and that CCTVfootageshowsNarine dischargingthefirearm.The prosecution said that during a video interview, the accused admitted to the offences. There are also some concerns that the defendant could interfere withthewitnesses.
MagistrateAzore denied Narine's bail, and the matter was adjourned for July 30, 2025.
Narine was arrested on Monday for allegedly discharging a loaded firearm. The police stated that the firearm was discharged at the home of 60-year-old Gideon Bollers, father of Rafael Bollers, the suspect in Nicholas' murder The incident had reportedly occurred at 08:30hrs at Lot 120 Brutus Street,Agricola, EBD.
“ P r e l i m i n a r y investigation revealed that NarinewenttoBrutusStreet on a motorcycle, reportedly armed with a firearm and stopped in front of the said house and discharged severalrounds,whichhitthe house in several places,” policesaid.
Keon reportedly left on themotorcycleinanorthern direction.Policeofficers
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Mechanic remanded for robbery
A39-year-old mechanic was remanded to prison on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to a robberyunderarmscharge.
Quincy Glasgow of Albouystown,Georgetown, appeared before Senior MagistrateFabayoAzoreat t h e G e o r g e t o w n Magistrates'Court.
ItisallegedthatonMay 29, 2025, at Hink Street, Georgetown, being armed with a knife, he robbed Shannon Charles of one iPhone 12 Pro Max valued at$120,000.
Theprosecutiontoldthe court that it reviewed CCTV footage of the accused carrying out the attack. According to the prosecution, the virtual complainant identified Glasgowasthepersonwho took her phone The prosecution later revealed that after Charles' phone was taken, she tried to followthedefendant,buthe turned around and approachedherwithaknife andtoldhernottomove. Glasgow was denied bail, and the matter was adjournedtoJuly23,2025.
Accused, Quincy Glasgow, at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court on Wednesday
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From page 3 candidate as necessary for a coalition victory.
“The concept of a consensus candidate isn’t new to us. This idea formed the basis for heavy discussions a year ago in my party, and it was wholly dismissed by those considered senior leaders within the party.” Fernandes said it was made abundantly clear by them that to be considered presidential candidate material, one must be the leader of a political party. “So you can only imagine my surprise when reading about consensus candidates who do not hold the leadership of a political party, promoted by the very people who strongly dismissed that idea just a year ago. If this isn’t an example of
only wanting something when it suits your purpose, I don’t know what is.”
The AFC MP said that throughout her political career, she had witnessed parties elevate people with no political experience to leadership positions, only to suffer the consequences of their inexperience and, worse, their betrayal due to a lack of loyalty to the movement. “Having worked my way up the political ladder from the local government level, I can attest that there is immense value in understanding the system you aim to lead. Governance is no walk in the park. It demands not only knowledge of how the system functions but also a deep commitment to crafting policies that benefit
the people, not oneself. The very notion of a consensus candidate at this stage must be questioned. I urge everyone to scrutinise the reasoning behind it and apply critical thinking.”
Sidelined Fernandes also said that often, grassroots political leaders are sidelined and labelled as “not electable” by those who wish to dismiss them in favour of individuals perceived as more “popular.”
And when these individuals fail to transform into genuine grassroots leaders, it is the people who suffer. “This moment calls for leadership that is for the people, leadership that understands the plight of the people. And dare I say, this moment is not to be hi-
jacked by any group that perceives itself to be better than the political leaders who have stayed the course,” Fernandes said. “We live in a country where one segment of society reaps the vast benefits of our nation’s resources, while the majority, the ordinary Guyanese, barely receive enough to survive. In this reality, we must ask ourselves some hard questions. Chief among them: Are we willing to gamble the future of ordinary Guyanese on an unknown? If your answer, like mine, is no, then we should not entertain this dangerous fantasy of a consensus candidate, an idea coming from the very people who dismissed it just one year ago. The stakes are too high.”
“Every vote counts”- opposition commissioner...
From page 8 it is not an impostor,” Alexander stated.
This proposal was, however, rejected during the GECOM meeting, with Alexander stating it was “thrown out by a 4-3 majority who argued erroneously that there was no provision for
such names to be underlined, albeit the NAT (National Registration Act).”
He strongly refuted this reasoning, arguing that the law does provide for such measures. “The Registration Act does provide for the names to be submitted and their use effected by Commis-
sioner of Registration (Reg. 40 of the National Registration Act),” Alexander asserted. Alexander further commented on the commission’s approach, stating, “Clearly, GECOM continues to refuse to embrace measures that would ensure that every entitled person is able to vote
and that illegal voting has occurred in [the] 2020 elections.” The issues of prisoner voting rights, underlining names of overseas Guyanese, as well as flagging of the names of dead persons on the list are expected to be revisited during today’s scheduled GECOM meeting.
First Lady talks up Guyana’s disability...
From page 11 commitment, the First Lady referenced the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which integrates disability inclusion with sustainable development.
“Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 reinforces this commitment and our government backs this with practical support, which includes free health care and assistive devices, employment and housing opportunities, inclusion in the school system, and lifelong public assistance for everyone with permanent disabilities,” she underscored. To deepen social inclusion and prevent discrimination, Guyana has also established a dedicated Disability Support Unit. Through the ‘One Guyana’ initiative, young persons with disabilities are equipped with the tools and resources needed to access economic opportunities. Mrs Ali highlighted the
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launch of the Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation at Palmyra, Canje (Region Six), which currently employs numerous persons with disabilities.
The centre complements other institutions such as the Mahaica Learning Lab, the Board of Industrial Training, and the Open Doors Vocational Centre, all of which offer free skills training for persons with disabilities. The First Lady also drew attention to the Regional Disability Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, which provides early diagnoses and intervention for
children with disabilities, a critical component of inclusive development.
Mrs Ali emphasised that economic empowerment remains a cornerstone of the country’s approach. Empowering individuals with disabilities through home ownership is another key government initiative, with hundreds of housing lots already provided. She also referenced the President’s “Men and Mission Programme,” which has helped construct homes and provide building materials to PWDs and their families.
Concluding her remarks,
the First Lady reaffirmed Guyana’s vision for an inclusive society grounded in dignity, opportunity, and justice.
“A society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable.
Guyana is proud of our efforts as we believe that the most effective way to give true meaning to the convention is through education, empowerment and engagement. These are the pillars upon which we will continue to build a future where the rights of all persons with disabilities are realised,” she affirmed. (DPI)
Agricola youth remanded on 3 charges...
From page 15 then later went to Keon’s residence, where a search was conducted and an AR15 rifle and one magazine containing five (5) live 5.56 rounds of ammunition were found in a bedroom.
Keon was told of the
allegation and the offences committed, cautioned, arrested and escorted to the Ruimveldt Police Station, along with the firearm and ammunition.
Police said, “When questioned further at the station, Narine told detectives that he shot at the house because the 60-year-old man’s son, Rapheal Bollers, killed his brother, Nicholas Narine. He also said that the firearm belongs to his brother, Nicholas Narine.” Eighteen 5.56mm spent shells were recovered at the scene.
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Ballistic tests link security guards to killing of Foulis man
Ballistic tests conducted on the firearms of two security guards and two police ranks confirmed that 29-year-old Rondell Clarke was shot by the security guardSundayevening.
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Policesaidinastatement
e d n e s d a y, s a i d
“ c o m p r e h e n s i v e examination by ballistic experts have confirmed that Rondell Clarke was shot deadbyasecurityguard.”
The police said that the experts examined bullet fragments extracted from Clarke’s body during a post mortemexamination.
“ F o l l o w i n g a
c o m p r e h e n s i v e examination, ballistic experts concluded that the metal fragment recovered from Mr Clarke’s body was discharged from anAR rifle thatwasinthepossessionof Messiah Mussendeen, a securityofficeremployedby Force Security Solutions”, policesaid.
The Force added that ballistic experts were also able to match a 9mm spent shell casing recovered from the scene to a 9mm pistol thatwasinthepossessionof Devon Boucher, another securityofficeremployedby ForceSecuritySolutions.
“In light of these findings, the Guyana Police Force wishes to make it
unequivocally clear that the fatal shot which resulted in the death of Rondell Clarke wasdischargedfromtheAR rifle in the possession of Messiah Mussendeen”, the policereportstated.
Clarke, a construction worker, was shot dead during a police chase on Second Street, Foulis, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Sundayevening. The incident reportedly occurredbetween19:30and 19:45hrs.
According to a police report,Clarkewasallegedly shot by a 25-year-old male security officer employed with a private security service,butfamilymembers believe it was a bullet that wasfiredbythepolice.
Meanwhile, Clarke’s family said Wednesday will allow the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to complete its investigation, but will pay close attention throughout theprocess.
Attorney for the family, Dexter Todd, told Kaieteur News Wednesday that the post-mortem examination confirmed that Clarke died as a result of shock and haemorrhage due to a gunshot.Hesaidthefamily’s nextapproachwillbetowait a n d o b s e r v e t h e investigation.“Wearegoing toallowtheinvestigationsto
proceed. My understanding from the commander is that thepolicewereawaitingthe postmortem report, as well as they were awaiting the ballistic results, because the fourfirearmsthattheyhave, theyhavedoneballistictests onallofthem,”Toddsaid.
He said that after the policereceivealltheresults, a file will be compiled and senttotheDirectorofPublic Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. Todd told this publicationthatheindicated to the police that many villagers who saw ‘certain things’ are willing to give s
investigatorgobackintothe community to get those statements before the file is sentforadvice.
Todd said, “We will allowthepolicetocomplete the investigations because we are aware that there is enoughoutthereforaproper
Parabara Village gets new nursery school
The newly built Parabara Nursery School in Region Nine. (Photo courtesy, Ministry of Education)
a Manickchand, commissioned the newly constructed nursery school in Parabara Village,RegionNine,onWednesday
Accordingtoinformationreleasedbythe ministry, a new duplex teachers’ accommodation was also commissioned in thecommunity
The ministry revealed that prior to this, nursery children were housed in a corner of the primary school. “This new school gives boththeprimaryandnurserychildrenchildfriendly learning spaces, and this was welcomed by the community A young teacher from the village of Awarenau is already occupying one of the teachers’ homes, thereby allowing a stronger delivery of education in the village,” the ministry reported.
The ministry stated that under the ‘librariesforprimariesprogramme’,alibrary has already been established in the village.
investigation to be done. And then if we believe that therehasbeensomeformof dissatisfaction coming from theinvestigativeprocess,we will take the necessary steps.” The lawyer said that the family expressed their concerns and questions about the police theory, which indicates that Clarke was shot by a security officer Todd describes the
policetheoryas‘sketchy’.
“Wewouldwanttoknow thatifasecurityofficersees a man riding on a motorcycle,beingchasedby police, what is the inclination that he needs to take out a firearm and shoot theman,andhedoesn’teven knowwhatthemanisriding from?”Toddsaid.
According to a police report,Clarkewasallegedly shot by a 25-year-old male security officer employed with a private security service,butfamilymembers believe it was a bullet that wasfiredbythepolice.
The deceased’s sister, Sherifa Clarke, on Sunday shared concerns over the lack of clarity surrounding the circumstances of her brother’s death.The woman explained that after being
informedoftheincident,the family visited multiple policestationsalongtheeast c o a s t i n c l u d i n g Sparendaam, Vigilance, Enmore,andCoveandJohn, only to be told at each location that no official report had been made regarding the shooting, as a result, the family formed a protestoutsidetheCoveand John police station after whichtheywereassisted.
On Tuesday, two police officers were placed under close arrest following the murder, while two security officers were taken into policecustody
Clarke’s family had formed a protest outside the CoveandJohnpolicestation on Tuesday to gather information from the police abouttheincident
Additionally,theeducationministrysaidthe community of Bashaizon also saw the minister commissioning the first-ever nurseryschoolinthevillage.
Minister Manickchand has repeatedly noted that, having achieved universal primary education, the intention now is to achieve universal nursery and secondary education.
“Whatuniversalmeans,itmeansallover So, all over Guyana, we want nursery-aged childrentobeabletoaccessnurseryschools and nursery education in Guyana is not compulsoryasyet,butwehaveregisteredthe highest enrollment in the Commonwealth Caribbean at more than 85 percent of our nurseryagecohortattendingnurseryschool,” shesaidpreviously
The minister added that where there is a gap, it would be where there are not enough schools, and that is mostly in the hinterland regions.
Palestinians carry bags containing food and humanitarian aid packages delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
(AL-JAZEERA) - At least 120 Palestinians have been killed and 474 injured inIsraeliattacksacrossGaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s HealthMinistry
Three bodies of those killed previously were also recoveredfromtherubble.
At least 57 aid seekers were killed and more than 363 injured by Israel since
Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of
d distribution centres to 224, with 1,858 others injured, theministryadded.
The Israeli military has admitted its troops fired “warning shots” in the area of the Netzarim Corridor, where the majority of aid seekers were reported killed overnight, adding that it is “aware of reports regarding individuals injured, the detailsareunderreview”.
Israel’s war on Gaza has
killed at least 55,104 Palestinians and wounded 127,394, according to the HealthMinistry
An estimated 1,139 peoplewerekilledinIsrael during the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and more than 200 were takencaptive Meanwhile, doctors of theworldhascondemneda deadly Israeli drone strike on one of its offices in centralGaza–whichkilled
At least 57 aid seekers were killed and more than 363 injured by Israel in Gaza since this morning, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
at least eight people, includingfourchildren–in what the medical charity called a “serious violation
o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l humanitarianlaw”
At 11:05am local time (08:05 GMT) yesterday, a building housing the group’s office in Deir el-Balah was struck by Israeli drones, thecharitysaid The office was on the top floor of the
building and, according to the organisation, was clearly marked and registered with Israeli militaryauthorities. Th
’s G
ffice hasbeendestroyed
In February 2024, another facility was also hit by Israeli strikes, despite similar efforts to ensureitsprotectionunder internationallaw
Simon Tyler, Doctors oftheWorlddirector,said,
“It is unacceptable that humanitarian spaces are repeatedly struck with impunitybyIsraeliforces
“We call on third states t o m o v e b e y o n d condemnation and take concrete measures to uphold international humanitarian law and pro
ct humanitarian workers and civilians in Gaza ”
Attorney General defends providing
legal advice to GECOM
Attorney General ( A G ) A n i l
Nandlall, SC, has defended his decision to provide legal advice to the G u y a n a E l e c t i o n s Commission (GECOM) on the upcoming General and RegionalElections.
Nandlall, an Executive memberoftherulingPeople Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), a major contender in the upcoming polls, attempted to address accusations of conflict of interest levelled against him by Leader of theAlliance of Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes.
Hughes, in a letter to the Chairperson of GECOM, ret’dJusticeClaudetteSingh
expressed unease at Nandlall’s dual role of the Attorney General and legal advisor to GECOM. In a subsequent statement released to the press, the AFC party shared similar
views, stating that Nandlall u n d e r m i n
s t h e C o m m i s s i o n ’ s independence.
“The Attorney General simultaneously serving the interests of the Executive andnow,itappears,advising the Commission creates an unacceptable conflict that u n d e r m i n
h e constitutional mandate of GECOM as an independent institution,”thepartysaidin therelease.
TheAFChassinceurged GECOM to reconsider this development and appoint an advisor whose neutrality is unquestionable.
“That individual must be professionally qualified, non-partisan, and committed to upholding the principles of fairness and transparency upon which our democratic process depends, ”
y emphasised It continued, “The
Attorney General’s visible political activism on behalf
n
appearancesonIssuesinthe News where he routinely
d
compounds the problem
No credible democracy can expect public trust in its elections if its supposedly independent elections body i
otherwise by a politically alignedfigure ”
Responding via his weekly programme, ‘Issues in the News,’ AG Nandlall attempted to clear the air on the issue. He said, “I see in the news circulating is a statement or rather a letter addressedtothechairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission sent by leader of the Alliance for Change, Mr Nigel Hughes, in which Mr Hughes complains that the Attorney General is the legal advisor of GECOM and he raises deep concerns
d
development…”
Nandlallclarifiedthathe is not the legal advisor of GECOM, nor has he ever held himself out to be the legaladvisor
Further clarifying his role, the Attorney General notedthatasthemostsenior legal officer of the state of Guyana and the principal legal advisor of the Government of Guyana, his office has historically provided legal advice to many state agencies, includingGECOM.
“And in those many capacities, agencies of state have always historically sought the legal opinion of theAttorneyGeneral.
This is different from theAttorneyGeneralbeing the legal advisor to those state agencies The difference, subtle as it is, one would expect [that] a lawyer such as Mr Hughes [would understand this]
butobviouslythenuanceis lostuponMr Hughes” Nandlall continued that formanydecades,thelegal opinion of the Attorney Generalhasbeensoughtby GECOM, and theAttorney General’s office has never declinedarequest
The AG sought to challenge that the three opposition GECOMnominated commissioners to deny that during 2015 to 2020 that they had not approached the Attorney General Chambers for legalguidance
“The staff at the
A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l Chambers who were there during that period confirmed to me that GECOMandtheydistinctly recall during the 2020 elections impasse, long afterMarch2nd,personally saw the government commissioners at the time,”hesaid
Leader of the AFC, Nigel Hughes Attorney General (AG), Anil Nandlall, SC
Dover calls Golden Jaguars’ World Cup exit “heartbreaking”
…focus shifts to rebuilding
ByRawleToney
Guyana’s narrow 1–0 loss to Nicaragua, which sealed their exit from the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, was described as “heartbreaking” by Head CoachWayneDover.
Serving as interim manager of the Golden Jaguars, Dover took time to thank his players for a valiant effort during their
campaign, which feat u red moments of prom i seamidtoughresults.
Guyanawrappeduptheir group-stage fixtures with two wins and two losses. A heavy 4–1 defeat to Panama and the gut-wrenching 1–0 result against Nicaragua were enough to dash the team’shopesofprogressing.
However, there were bright spots; a convincing
3–1victoryoverBelizeanda commanding 3–0 win against Montserrat in front of a home crowd at the National Track and Field Centre. Reflecting on the match that ended their run, Dover didn’t hold back, “That was heartbreaking, because we lost that game One-nil and that would’ve given us a chance to go forward,andithadgivenusa badfeelingsattheendofthat 90minutes.” Tuesday’swin over Montserrat, where
Nathan Ferguson, Jalen Jones, and Omari Glasgow each found the back of the net, offered a sense of redemption for the Golden Jaguars.
“We knew that we had to come back to Guyana to end theseasonwithagoodresult, particularlyforthefansandthe GFF who has made huge investment, and the extended people in the nation,” Dover said With no international fixtures scheduled for the remainder of 2025, Dover is now eyeing a long-term rebuild of the national programme And he’s putting histrustinyouth
Thursday June 12, 2025
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emergence of new talent, including Kvist Paul and Nerron Borrow, who made their senior international debuts during the qualifiers, pointingoutthattheGuyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League became a key scouting ground for the national team. “After some playersoptedoutforvarious reasons,wesawitfittolook into the Elite League to select some of the young players who have been outstanding,”Doversaid.
“We have to set targets,” Dover said, “we have to give ourselvesatleasttwoyearsto rebuildthisteam,andthenaim to qualify for the Gold Cup; taking it step-by-step Gold Cup,NationsLeague,League AandthentheWorldCup.”
The coach praised the
Petra conducts Team Briefing and ball...
Frompage23 Manager at Stena Drilling, also shared a word of encouragement. “Play with passion, perseverance, and commitment,” she told the young athletes, setting the tone for what is expected to be an exciting and fiercely competitivetournament.
The ExxonMobil U14 Football Championship continues to be a standout event on the schools’ sporting calendar, offering not just glory but tangible rewards. Teams in both divisions will be vying for the $400,000 first-place prize, a championship trophy, and medals. Prizes will also be awarded to second, third, and fourthplacefinishers.
With the stage now officiallyset,thecountdown is on to Saturday’s grand kickoff, a celebration of talent, teamwork, and the unifyingpowerofsport.
No later than June 24, GFF to name...
Frompage25 League, securing historic promotion to League A Following his departure, Coach Dover took charge of the Golden Jaguars. While there were brief signs of promise under his leadership, the senior men’s nationalteamfailedtoadvance totheGoldCupandexitedthe FIFA World Cup qualifiers after an underwhelming performance
AccordingtotheGuyana PoliceForceFCheadcoach, hehasbeenpayingattention to Paul, who plays his footballatWaterhouseFCin theJamaicaPremierLeague, “and we saw what he was doingintheJPL,andwesaw it fitting to give him an opportunity.”
Despite the heartbreak, Dover hopes that upcoming transitional phase could lay thefoundationforastronger unified Golden Jaguars squadinthenearfuture.
‘One Guyana’Kings and Queens of the Sand Football
Another action-packed Friday and Saturday set to unfold as battle continues
When the sixth night of play in the ‘One Guyana’KingsandQueens of the Sand Football in Linden continues at the PPPC Office Ground, teams there will be further seeking consolidation of the leading teams as they aimtoendasthetoptwoin eachgrouptoadvance.
Friday will see a total of seven (7) matches being played with five set for Saturday along with a s
Mackenzie High from 18:00hrs
Friday’s matches from 18:0hrs will see Avocado vs Circuitville (Queens) followed by Rockstone vs Fearless (Queens) The kingswillthentakecenter stage from 19:20hrs with Hard Knocks against Avocado Ballers, followed by LA Ballers and Swan FC, YMCA oppose Rockstone, Team Mineral face Fearless withthefinalmatchofthe night between Goal IQ a n d H a r d b a l l Management
The school girls game will kick off play on Saturday between Multi and MHS and from 19:00hrs the Kings will play starting with UDK vs Lil Ballers, Hardball Management clashing with Bomberz, LA Ballers face Team Mineral, HH Ballers tackle Hard Knocks while
NiomeWilliams5th, 21stSandraJohnson 13th,15th JaladeTrim 16th,23rd Mt.2–Female IconicBallers1 vs Speightland0
AmandaMcKenzie 22nd Mt.3
LABallers8 vs Speightland1
NicholasGentle4th, 7th,29th,30th
AndreMayers24th, 25th,26th
ZidaneRamdeholl21st Mt.4Hard
Hard Knocks goal scorers
Knocks5 vs TurfPresident2
DeonCharter6th,8th
AnthonMcCalman 5th,9thOmarWilliams 17th,21st
KendolphLewis16th
Mt.5GoalIQ4 vs Bombers2
DonovanFrancis4th, 13th
ShemiahSamuels2nd
DeshawnJoseph17th
DequanSamuels 13th JamalHaynes21st
Mt.6UDKVictors 1vs Foundation
Family3LencyBaker 11th Kevin
Dare14th
OjaniWashington16th
KareemRoberts
21st Mt.7
HHBallers3 vs OneSyde3
AnthonyLayne2nd, 3rd IsiahAdams8th
EmmanuelAtkins27th
DexterMilo19th
RyanArthur26th
Petra conducts team briefing and ball distribution exercise
Several schools attended the team briefing and ball distribution exercise ahead of the 2025 ExxonMobil U14 Football championship.
Anticipation is building for the highly-anticipated sixth Annual ExxonMobil Boys’ and Girls’ Under-14 Football Championship, set to kick off this Saturday, June 14, at the Ministry of EducationGround.
Ahead of the action, the Petra Organisation, in partnership with title
sponsor ExxonMobil, hosted the official team briefingandballdistribution exercise yesterday at the National Library in Georgetown.
The event, a hallmark of the tournament’s opening
proceedings, brought together representatives from the 52 participating teams (32 boys’ teams and 20 girls’ teams) alongside tournament stakeholders,
school officials, and
sponsors The session
offered schools the opportunity to engage with tournament coordinators on key matters such as competition rules, playing schedules, and team responsibilities, ensuring clarity ahead of the monthlongchampionship.
During the briefing, teams were presented with practiceballsasagestureof support for their final preparations More importantly, attendees heard encouragingwordsfromkey figures behind the tournament’ssuccess.
Petra Organisation CoDirector Troy Mendonca expressed gratitude to ExxonMobil for its unwaveringsupportoverthe
past six years “Your contributionshaveplayedan integral role in bringing this tournament to what it is today, ” Mendonca remarked. “From just a few teams, we now have 52
administrative regions. This growthisatestamenttoyour commitment to youth developmentthroughsport.”
E x x o n M o b i l ’ s Community Relations Advisor,LasawhnaPrescott, delivered a motivational featureaddress,highlighting the broader goals of the initiative.“Wehaveseenthe inclusion of more schools and players over the years, andarealwaysimpressedby the amazing display of football skills, team spirit
RS Sports supports Region 2
Inter-Village Softball Tournament
ThemanagementofRSSportshasgiven its support towards the 3rd Region 2 InterVillage Softball Cricket Tournament which willbeplayedonthe15th,22ndand29thof JuneatvariousacrosstheEssequibocoast.
The management of RS Sports said they areveryhappytosupportthetournamentand thanked the organizers for reaching out. It’s our firm believe that softball cricket, especially at the local village level, is the grassroots to all forms of cricket. It nurtures our youths and gets them more involved in thegloriousgameofuncertainty
RSSportsmanagementstated,notonlyit getsyoungandoldplayersinvolved,butalso it brings the people from the community togetheratoneplaceinunity
Themanagementwentontowishallthe teams the very best and encouraged all players to play the game with their best of abilitiesandinsportsmanship.
Theorganisersthankthemanagementof RS Sports for their support towards the tournament.
Ms. Ramona Rajpaul of Trophy Stall, who represented RS Sports, hands over the winning trophy to one of the organisers, Mr. Brian Mangar.
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and growth,” Prescott said. “We hope that the impact of thistournamenttranslatesto an even greater impact on yourfutures.”
Prescott also took the moment to urge students to remainresilient,disciplined, andcommittedtobothsport
and academics. “Persevere even when the odds are againstyou,makesacrifices, and support one another Be present in school, not just physically, but in performanceaswell.”
S h e r e i t e r a t e d ExxonMobil’sinvestmentin
national unity and youth empowerment. “We want to support initiatives whose benefits are felt in your schools, communities, and homes.”
Meanwhile, Christina Ramroop,LocalContent
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Nigel Deodat hits sizzling 174 in ORSCA T20 17
Twenty-three-year-old formerGuyanayouthplayer, Nigel Deodat, cracked an exhilarating 174 for Fusion Sports Club against Masters in another preliminaryround fixture of the 2025 OntarioRound-ArmSoftball
Cricket Association (ORSCA) T20 competition at Albert McBride Park, MississaugalastSunday
Theright-handedDeodat pummeledtheattackwith24
sixes and three fours as Fusion Sports Club reached arespectable243-3fromthe 20-overs Masters chased downthetargetbrilliantlywith KeyonSinclairchalkingupan unbeaten century (101) but they were left at 229-2 when thestipulatedoversranout
Deodat, who represents Blairmont Cricket Club in Berbice,Guyana,alsoshareda ferocious, 228-run thirdwicket stand with Vekesh
Beharry who contributed a steadyandvital42notout
Deodat got a chance on 113, but demonstrated his naturalcricketabilityhaving represented his County BerbiceattheseniorGuyana Cricket Board Inter-County tournament on an annual basis. Primarily, he is a leftarm orthodox spinner and bowled his maximum four overs against Masters but conceded 49 runs without
taking a wicket. Before that he faced 77 balls and was dismissedinthe18thover Fusion Sports Club found themselves in early trouble at 12-2 before D
nd Beh
y enterprisingshowbegan. Lindon Persaud took two wicketsfor37runsfromfour overs Masters team, one of the favourites in this year’s editionthatcounted16teams participating, had an experiencedbowlinglineup
Persaud, Ricardo Peters, S
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flamboyant clobbering 11 sixesfrom44deliverieswhile veteransoftballplayerKumar D
pulsating, 94 not out DoodnauthandSinclairgave the innings good momentum
partnership(195)afteropener Rajkumar Budhram (08) and Peters(08)departed Meanwhile, Deodat expressed elation with his performance and more
importantly orchestrated this memorablevictory Heinformedthatthisishis debut season in Canada and thoroughlyenjoyingsofar In anefforttokeepenhancinghis cricketing career and representing Guyana at the highest level, Deodat is plying his trade in hard-ball cricket too. He is currently
playing for Caledonia Hurricanes Cricket Club in the 2025 Toronto and District Cricket Association Second-Division limitedoverLeaguetournament. Meanwhile, the ORSCA competitionwillcontinueon Sunday with another list of matches across the Greater TorontoArea.
Nigel Deodat
Coach Nedd lauds ‘consistent workers’ Anderson/ Imlach for breaking into Test squad for Aussie series
- Hails Eagles Head Coach Hercules for building winning environment among young players
ByCliftonRoss Guyana Harpy Eagles
Assistant Coach Garvin
Nedd has praised the duo of KevlonAnderson and Tevin Imlach for punching their tickets on their way to becoming possible West IndiesTestplayersfollowing their recent selection ahead of the upcoming series against Australia; while crediting his partner, Eagles Head Coach Ryan Hercules for building a winning culture within the young franchise.
Anderson and Imlach alongside mainstay fastbowler Shamar Joseph were recently named in the 16manTest squad for theWest Indies. The squad features a number of top-performers from this year’s Regional 4Day season alongside a few returning faces and notable names.
hadalreadybrokenanumber of Regional 4-Day records, as they won more than a handful of titles during the dynastyreign,seemstobeon the verge of remapping similar paths with this younger team who have alreadywonthreecups.
partoftheEaglesmandates,is a product of the Head Coach and his mission to make this current team the best in the Caribbeanforyearstocome
brand of cricket possible,” Neddexplained.
have shown a lot of maturity thisseason,Ithinkhegottothe pointwhereheunderstandshis gameandhisrolemoreandall of that would have been reflected during this season For Imlach he is one of the people who is always hard at work and I think it’s the perfect opportunity for him to find his ground and cement his place in the Windies team going forward,”Neddexplained.
Nedd, the Assistant Coach of the reigning champions Guyana Harpy Eagles and Head Coach of the Guyana U-19 men’s team, who will be winging out for their Regional
tournament in the days ahead, told Kaieteur Sports on Wednesday, that the culture and environment which was built for the young players by Head CoachHercules,wasamong thekeyreasonsforGuyana’s success as it relates to a number of their players breakingintotheWestIndies teamoverthepastfewyears. The Eagles, formerly known as the Guyana Jaguars during the Leon Johnson era, arguably the best Regional 4-day captain inrecenthistorywhoseteam
Nedd explained, the youngHeadCoachHercules, has been doing a great job when it comes to getting the best out of his group of players over the past 3 seasons He noted that the relationship and the work ethics which has been a key
He further stated, “Ryan hasbeendoingafantasticjob with this team since taking over as head coach and I’m happytoseeashisAssistant coach, him getting the flowershedeserves;notonly bywinningtitlesinRegional 4-Day cricket and his historicCPLtitlewin,butto seehisplayersbranchingoff onto the international scene and playing the highest
On the other hand, Nedd who has been working or coaching with the likes of Imlach most notably and Anderson during their GuyanaU-15andU-17days when Nedd himself was Head Coach across various nationalyouthlevels,saidhe too was pleased to see his boys make history as the newestGuyanesetopossibly playTestcricketfortheWest Indies and against the likes ofthelegendaryAustralia.
“I think Anderson would
In closing, the former national youth player turned coach said he hopes the debutant Anderson and Imlach, who has had some tasteofinternationalcricketin recent times, can build on whatever opportunities they will encounter during the upcominginternational series versusAustralia.
“All in all, I think it is welldeservedbytheplayers they would have done well for the Eagles franchise, especially this year I must saywelldonetothemforthis series and I hope they can become permanent fixtures in theWest Indies team,” he ended.
No later than June 24, GFF to name Golden Jaguars Head Coach
BYRAWLETONEY
The Golden Jaguars could soon have a new head
coach, according to President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, who revealed that the federation has received over 200 applicationsfortheposition.
Speakingonthesidelines at the National Track and Field Centre following Guyana’s 3–0 win over Montserrat that concluded the country’s FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Forde said the GFF has already completed thefinalphaseofinterviews for the role left vacant by Jamaal Shabazz In the interim, Wayne Dover has beenactingasheadcoach.
“I’m expecting the committee that is managing the recruitment process to have a report to me by Wednesdayofnextweek,the
latest,” Forde told reporters. “AndI’mhopingthatbythe 21st(June)orbeforewe’llbe makinganannouncementon who that person is going to be.”
According to Forde, “Oncewe(theGFF)identify the top performer in the recruitmentprocess,thenwe will get into the negotiation, salaries and all the different things, incentives. This is what hiring a national head
coachentails.”
“So, once that process is over, we will move very quickly because we know the nation and the programmehasbeenholding their breath for a while, and wereallywanttogetthatout of the way, but it’s been a very tedious process,” the GFFpresidentstated.
Fordeacknowledgedthat the recruitment exercise has been demanding, stating, “I’mhappythatweareatthe final stage of that and we’re hoping to make an announcement no later than the24thofJune.”
The GFF president highlighted that he has been deliberately distanced from the selection process, “I’m not involved in the recruitment process The recruitment process is being chaired by a member of the council and there are other key individuals from our
stakeholder community that we’ve put together to do the recruitment.”
Headded,“Iwillreceive a recommendation from themandIwillconsiderthat recommendation but at the same time it will be discussedatthecouncillevel before a final decision is taken. So of course, I had a chance to look at the chart listed resumes, was briefed at the end of most of the interviews, but I haven’t been hands-on in the process, which is for all the rightreasons.”
On October 30, 2024, JamaalShabazzpartedways with the Golden Jaguars, three years after returning for his fourth stint as head coachofthenationalteam.
Shabazz had returned in September 2021, replacing Brazilian coach Marcio Maximo, who exited after Guyana’s campaign in the
sharing a moment recently
Concacaf Gold Cup preliminaries in July that year
Previously, Shabazz served as head coach from January 2005 to December 2008, returned from August 2011toNovember2012,and again led the team in 12 matches between January 2015 and October 2016 During his most recent tenure, he guided Guyana to anunbeatenruninLeagueB oftheConcacafNations (Continuedonpage21)
Interim Golden Jaguars Head Coach, Wayne Dover
FLASHBACK! GFF president, Wayne Forde (L),
with former Golden Jaguars Head Coach, Jamaal Shabazz.
Garvin Nedd Ryan Hercules Tevin Imlach Kevlon Anderson
Petra conducts team briefing and ball distribution exercise
Petra Organisation in collaboration with ExxonMobil Guyana wrapped up 2025 team briefing and ball distribution exercise yesterday at the National Library ahead of Saturday’s kickoff.
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Coach Wayne Dover shares a light moment with President IrfaanAli following Guyana’s 3 - 0 win over Montserrat.
Dover calls Golden Jaguars’ World Cup exit
…focus shifts to rebuilding
GDF goalscorers
‘OneGuyana’Kingsand QueensoftheSandFootball’
Another action-packed action-packed Friday and Saturday set to unfold as battle continues
