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Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, on Thursday disclosed that leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, AzruddinMohamed,andhis Members of Parliament (MP) heading to the 13th ParliamentofGuyanacanbe paid in cash if they do not haveabankaccount.
interview with reporters at the Parliament Buildings on Brickdam,Georgetown.
Kaieteur News reported
Leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed
publication ofWIN's List of Candidates in July, local financial institutions cut ties with members of the party, with some citing the United States Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions imposed onMohamedasthereason.
Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, alleging that they defrauded the Guyanese government of US$50 million in taxes through gold smuggling and bribedpublicofficials.
1.8 million barrels of oil produced from 4th project in first month
The Yellowtail project is operated by the 'One Guyana' FPSO
The US$10B Yellowtail project, Guyana's fourth offshore development in the Stabroek Block has produced just over 1.8 million barrelsinitsfirstmonthofoperation.
This is according to the daily oil productiondatapublishedontheMinistryof Natural Resources website See link attached: https://petroleum govgy/datavisualization
YellowtailachievedfirstoilonAugust8, this year The crude oil from that project, GoldenArrowhead,isbeingproducedbythe 'One Guyana' Floating Production Storage andOffloadingvessel(FPSO).
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), theoperatoroftheblockcommencedstartup at just 13,000 barrels and gradually increased the vessel's production The highest production rate documented for August was 98,000 barrels. Production is usually done in a phased manner during startup to ensure the equipment performs optimallytoachievesafeoperations.
With the startup of Yellowtail, Guyana also recorded its highest daily rate of production on August 23, 2025 at 754,000 barrels When fully operational, the Yellowtail project will produce 250,000 barrelsofoilperday(bpd).
This will increase the country's daily capacity to 900,ooo barrels. Currently, the threeotherFPSOs-LizaDestiny,LizaUnity
Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs
When asked about the implication of a sanctioned personenteringtheNational Assembly, the Clerk noted thathereceivedaletterfrom the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Vishnu Persaud declaring 65 persons, including Mohamed to be members of the National Assembly
The Clerk stated, “As long as a person or persons are declared to be members oftheNationalAssemblyby the elections commission, I'llpayhimorher.”
He explained that MPs' salaries are usually paid via bank transfer, but there is also the option of cash. “If I am told that the person or persons don't have bank
and Prosperity- average a daily output of 650,000barrels.
KaieteurNewsunderstandsthatthetwo companies previously contracted by the government of Guyana (GoG) will be responsible for the sale of the resources produced at Yellowtail. Government is likely to invite bids next month for new marketers. It was reported that United Kingdom (UK) companies, JE Energy and BB Energy won new contracts last year to marketGuyana'scrudeoil.
JE Energy had been contracted as the marketer of oil coming from the Liza-1 platformwhichusestheLizaDestinyFPSO, whileBBEnergyhadbeencontractedasthe marketerforoilfromtheLiza-2andPayara platformswhichusetheLizaUnityandLiza ProsperityFPSOs,respectively
Itisunclearwhichofthecompanieshave beenselectedtosellGuyana'sshareofprofit oil.
In keeping with the terms of the 2016 Exxon contract, 75% of production is recovered by the operator as cost. The remaining 25% is shared equally with Guyana as profit oil Additionally, ExxonMobilpays2%ofitsshareofprofitto theGoGasroyalty By 2030, ExxonMobil Guyana expects to have total production capacity of 1.7 million oil equivalent barrels per day from eightdevelopments.
accounts, I'll then pay them in cash, it would be their problem to get their money intothebank,”henoted.
The Clerk further
explainedthattherewillbea meeting chaired by the Speaker with opposition MPsonly,wheretheywillbe asked to nominate a person orpersonstobetheLeaderof theOpposition.
If more tha
e candidate is nominated, therewillbeavote.
Isaacs said whoever is elected will be paid the sa
government minister and allowances.
The Parliament Office will also provide funds for the Opposition Leader to rent an office and pay staff.
He noted that the constitution makes clear therecanonlybeoneLeader of the Opposition, so funds willonlybeallocatedtoone person, despite there being three opposition parties in theNationalAssembly HeremindedthatAubrey Norton, Leader of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), remains Opposition Leader until someone else is sworn in. Isaacs also disclosed that an inventory is ongoing to
account for items purchased duringNorton'stenure.
“All the furniture, equipmentwouldbegivento the new leader of the opposition,”hesaid.
Moreover, the Clerk stated,“I'mnowawaitingthe proclamation of his excellency the president, appointing a time, date and place for the first sitting of the National Assembly.” At that sitting, MPs will take theiroathandanewSpeaker of the National Assembly willbeelected.
Isaacs added that while he is still awaiting the proclamation, there is still a lot of clerical work to be done The Irfaan Ali-led Peop
P
ve Party/Civic (PPP/C) was dec
a
ed winner by GECOM, securing 36 seats in the National Assembly WINgained16seats;APNU secured 12 seats; and the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), led by Amanza Walton-Desir, gained one seat.
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American oil giant, ExxonMobil, with a strong hand from Guyana's politicians, succeeded in building a castle madeofstrawandsand. ThetaxdealthattheAPNU+AFC Coalition and ExxonMobil signed off on in 2016 is such a sandcastle. The tax deal, a sweetheart sub deal, in the biggeroildeal,thatisperpetuatedbythePPPCGovernment is that same sandcastle. One good kick and the grains scatter, the whole tax setup, this shaky tax scheme, crumbles.
Since the discovery of oil, Guyana's massive national patrimony has been clouded in controversy and secrecy
The 2016 ExxonMobil-Guyana oil contract is itself the handiworkofsomepeoplewhoselibertyshouldhavebeen takenawayalongtimeback. Forinthatcontract,thereis that sweet billion-dollar tax giveaway that ExxonMobil arranged and finalized for itself at the expense of every living Guyanese. When the prospering US oil giant is partnered with by successive Governments of Guyana to continue with that costly tax deal, then nothing less than a crimehasbeencommittedagainstcitizenshere. Weatthis paper are convinced that this tax swindle is an injustice. Whatisaninjustice,ifnotsomethingthatisinexistencethat hasthetouchofcrimeaboutit?
Despitepleasfromacross-sectionofGuyaneseforthe government to take action and reverse that tax gouging by ExxonMobil, national leaders have been a study in denial, have presented a face that is all for the US company, and nothingforGuyanesecitizens. WhenExxonMobilisgiven licensenottopaysomeUS$10Bintaxessofar,thenthere areonlyonesetofvictimspunishedbythatheist,thatloss, i.e.,Guyanesecitizens. ThepoliticiansintheAPNU+AFC Coalition Government didn't care, were reckless and irresponsible beyond what the imagination is capable of, when there was signing of that oil contract in 2016 with ExxonMobil that impoverished Guyanese. Politicians in the PPPC Government promised to strip all contracts of their fat, (“review and renegotiate”), which had to target ExxonMobil'staxgame,onlyforthemtowalkbackonwhat would have done right by struggling citizens. US$10B in taxesgivenawayisagiftthatthiscountrycannotafford,but all that craven Guyanese politicians focus on is how to pleaseExxonMobil,soastoretainpower.
Guyanese politicians have earned the worst of dirty reputations for their trickiness and impotence. There are still,however,someUSpoliticianswhocansmellratswhen they are present, and know a con game when it is in operation. Three US senators are concerned about ExxonMobil's manner of conducting business in Guyana, particularly its tax dealings, and howAmericans could be leftholdingabag. Theydon'tlikewhattheyseesofar,so theywanttoknowmore. Whenthethreesenatorsfromthe Democratic side of the aisle get what they asked for from ExxonMobil'sCEO,DarrenWoods,itisalmostguaranteed that they will take issue with the tax farce that has been playingoutinGuyanaforyears. TheGuyanaGovernment pays the tax that is due from ExxonMobil, which then claims a credit from the IRS inAmerica, for what it didn't payacent.Wedon'tknowwhatkindofresponse,andhow much detail, the three US senators will receive from ExxonMobil'sWoods. Butofoneaspectofthiswholetax conthereiscertainty Thetaxcongamewillbegivensome broad exposure before a large US audience, and a bigger globalone. Guyanesedon'tcarewhentheyarebeingripped off by their own governments working in tandem with foreign corporate partners. However, Americans are cut from a different cloth, having been gouged and made into paupers, from time to time, by Wall Street hustlers, and powerhouses in Corporate America. Enron gouged its workersandlefttaxpayerswithahugebill. Inthefinancial conflagration of 2008, reputable companies were part of a bigrip-offfromwhichsomeUScitizensarestillrecovering. Unlike Guyanese politicians, some US politicians care about such developments, and when they do, they spring into action. The Guyana-ExxonMobil tax scheme stinks, anddemandsthesharpestscrutiny,exposure,possible.
DearEditor,
Bullying is the intentionalacttobelittleand dehumanise an individual. Bullying takes on various formsfromcyberbullyingto bullyinginschools.Bullying
d emotionalandpsychological harm that can last a lifetime resulting in low self-esteem, d
performance and social isolation. Sadly, there is a permissive culture of bullying where bullying behaviours are tolerated,
rewarded.As a result, many turn a blind eye to this crippling and debilitating socialissue.
The historical and systemic inequalities in the education system lend themselves to anxiety and depression for stakeholders. Therefore,itshouldcomeas no surprises that there is an uptick in deaths by suicide among Jamaican students.
d overwhelmed. In 2022, 64 suicides were recorded, moving up from 51 in 2021.
M
regardingsuicides.
We oftentimes discount thepsychologicalwellbeing of our students. According to the World Health Organisation, one in seven
adolescents globally experiences a mental disorder, with anxiety, depression and behavioural challenges being most common. Sadly, many of these mental health challenges frequently become barriers to the teaching and learning process. Over time, the
person being bullied can develop mental health issues Stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues have historical and cultural groundings.
Around 130 million, or one-in-three children worldwide,experiencesome formofbullying.
According to the United Nations the term “bullying” c o v e r s p h y s i c a l , psychological and sexual violence (understood in this context to mean sex-related mockery and gender-based discrimination), very little data is available on the psychological occurrence of it, and countries must do more to gain a better understanding of this issue.
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) report shows that girls and boys are equally affected overall by bullying, but that boys are more likely to suffer from physical violence. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities,learnwellandwork well, and contribute to their community It exists on a continuum from optimal functioning to severe distress and is experienced differentlybyeachperson.
It is influenced by a combination of individual, social,andstructuralfactors. Risks such as genetics, substance use, poverty, violence, and inequality can undermine well-being, especially during sensitive stages like childhood Unfortunately, our schools
are oftentimes the sites of conflicts and discord given the diverse backgrounds based on values and beliefs. This is the reality for so many students and therefore needs urgent attention. In manyinstances,therearenot e n o u g h g u i d a n c e counsellors or even trusted individuals for students to reachoutto.
Those students who are deemed as being different are usually targeted by bullies Boys who are sensitive and show their emotions are often targeted.
Suicide in Jamaica has reached a point where it is beyond a crisis and has now entered the realm of an epidemic.
Additionally, there is oftentimesadominantstrand of toxic masculinity that is pervasive in many schools. There is direct link between toxicmasculinityandmental health.
Toxic masculinity is the way men are culturally trained and socially pressured to behave. Toxic Masculinitycountersmental and physical health treatmentevenwheninjured or emotionally struggling. Suppressing mental health issues, such as depression, trauma, and anxiety can worsen symptoms, and precipitate isolation from family and friends, and may eventually lead to suicide. A national dialogue is needed.
Importantly, bullying also takes place within the educationsystemfromsome authority figures who wield power and influence, which they use to inflict both tangibleandintangibleharm to those they view as less
SocialJustice
Where there is an absence of social justice bullying takes center stage. Socialjusticeisacommunal effort dedicated to creating and sustaining a fair and equal society in which each person and all groups are valued and affirmed It encompasses efforts to end systemic violence and racism and all systems that devalue the dignity and humanity of any person. It recognises that the legacies of past injustices remain all around us It promotes efforts to empower individual and communal action in support of restorative justice and the full implementation of humanandcivilrights.
Changing the narrative surrounding suicide is vital in fostering a culture of empathyandcompassionfor those who are struggling withtheirmentalhealth. Ina culturethatisquicktoassign labels and judge, changing thenarrativemeanslistening and guiding individuals wherepossibletowardshelp. Our educational institutions must have clear policy guidelines about bullying as bullying is frequently a police matter Suicide prevention should be a national priority Seeking mental health support is a sign of strength and resilience than weakness especiallyasmoreandmore familiesarebeingnegatively impacted by suicide. The Ministry of Health has a suicide helpline (888-6395433) where mental health supportisavailable.
Sincerely
WayneCampbell
DearEditor,
The 2025 elections were extremely instructive, and I stronglyrecommendthatthe University of Guyana's Statistics Department consider undertaking a project to evaluate the results,boxbybox,overthe last three election cycles to explain to the Guyanese
public this political evolution happening in Guyana. Such an analysis at the micro-level is necessary to help us better understand the trends that are quietly reshaping Guyana's political landscape.
While the PPP is celebrating its victory of 36 seats, the results warrant a closerexamination.Oncethe examinationisdone,thePPP
would recognise that these 2025 elections offered them a pyrrhic victory, as they have clearly decode the silent damage done to them bytheWINparty
Let us begin with those voters who refused to exercise their franchise. A significant portion of the electorate effectively protestedbyabstainingfrom voting This silent bloc estimated between 21,000 and 22,000 citizens, roughly equivalent to four parliamentary seats—could provedecisivein2030when they come out to vote Electoral practice informs that very few voters stays away from two consecutive elections. Thus the 2030 elections have even more
surprises than the 2025 elections when that silent blocgoestothepoll. UnlessthePPPorAPNU succeedinre-engagingthese disenchanted voters, then there a real opportunity for other political forces, namely Ms Amanza Walton andherForwardMovement, Mr A. Mohamed and his WINGrouporevenabrandnew group that includes credible and progressive Guyanese. The eventual reentry of these protest voters into the political process in 2030 will shape the future balanceofpower
The central question: What strategies are PPPand APNU developing to appeal tothisgroup?
On this note, there is a
story to be told about New Amsterdam and it deserves attention.
AsGuyana'soldesttown, founded in the late 18th century, it holds lasting political significance. With its strong Afro-Guyanese population, it was long a PNC stronghold and producednotablepoliticians, such as Mr William Oscar Rudyard Kendall, who represented the area independently in 1947 and later for the NDP and UDP beforejoiningthePNC.PNC and its coalitions dominated NewAmsterdampoliticsfor most of these years—until now For context, in the 2016 LocalGovernment (Continuedonpage6)
Priya, Oneidge and Susan have to work closely together for Guyana to be a successful tourist destination
DearEditor,
Thegoalssetforthbythe Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce are admirableandachievable.It was encouraging to see that Susanhasbeguntoembrace the cultural richness of Guyana and has also made space for the cycling experience in the botanical gardens,whichisalsoeasily tied to visits to the Art Gallery and Zoo. There is neverashortageofbeautiful plants and singing & whistling birds in the gardens Her focus on
providing uniquely Guyanese experiences for those visiting, which cater for ecotourism while also
embracing the rich experiences that our Capital hastoofferwillattractthose who have left our shores. They are the low hanging fruitofpotentialtourists,and her approach should be applauded These are experiences that bring back fond childhood memories for some and create new onesforothers.
Itshouldbenotedthatfor her and her Ministry to be exceedinglysuccessful,both Priya's and Oneidge's Ministriesmustalsoachieve success.
Priya and Oneidge both playpivotalrolesinensuring that Guyana's objective of becoming a premier tourist destination is achieved Priya's Ministry must work closelywithlocalauthorities to secure a high level of quality in the services being provided in the locations where Tourists will be encouraged to visit. This means working closely with the various mayors to provide them with the resources and capabilities needed to maintain a clean and well-run area at and around key tourist destinations.
Includingbutnotlimited to sanitation, water and electricity,touristsdoexpect first world comforts while dabblingintheadventurous. Oneidge, who was the previous Minister over the Tourism sector can appreciatetheimportanceof
ensuring that the level of safety at and around these tourist locations is unquestionable. By having the GPF maintaining a safe zone around the tourist attractions,thepreventionof robberies and unsafe behaviour that can injure pedestrians and tarnish the image of Guyana's tourist offerings will be better attained.
The Ministry of Home Affairs must also do what is necessary to curb the unsanitary behaviour of littering; and the overconsumption of alcohol thathasledtodangerousand fatal arguments must be curtailed.
Preventing the open use ofcutlasseswillalsobecome necessarywithinthevicinity of the tourist attractions to safeguard against unforeseendangers. These are but a few examplesofhowthesethree Ministers are highly interdependent for success to be achieved. Safety of those visiting must become and remain the top priority for all those involved in developing the sector CRG has confidence that these three Ministers will be able to achieve success. They have been through the rigor of Queen's College and Bishops' High School. The top two Schools in our country where the best minds of the country are nurtured and developed These are schools where students learn to compete with each other while at the sametimemakingeachother better The outcome has always been the raising of the overall level of achievement for fellow colleagues and comrades due to the high level of cooperation amongst the student body that is continuously encouraged by theteachingstaff.
These Schools also have a legacy of producing Ministersandfutureleaders. The rigor and culture of Queen's College and Bishops' High School have always brought the best work ethic out of those who
haveembracedthetraditions and values of these schools. CRGlooksforwardtoPriya, OneidgeandSusanworking closely together to achieve that which they cannot achieve on their own for the betterment of our Capital andourNation.
AstheMinistryofLocal Government becomes more effective, the local government structure will also be strengthened and become more dependable; and the locations being visited by tourists will be better maintained In addition, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) will become more indispensable inenablingthesustainability oftheeffortsoftheMinistry of Local Government and Regional Development MoHA's efforts will also improve the security, and lawandorderthroughoutthe country
The synergies between these two Ministries will in turn also strengthen the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce's offerings and provide the consistencyofahighquality, uniquely Guyanese experience necessary for a successful tourism sector
Having seen Priya and Oneidgegrowuptogetherat Queen's College, their ability to work together to layastrongfoundationupon which to build the tourism sectorshouldmakethisgoal achievable.
The ambitions for the sector that have been shared by Susan should be within reach within the next five years if not sooner It will requireateameffort.
Bestregards, Mr.JamilChanglee
Dear Editor,
The United Nations GeneralAssembly (UNGA) iscurrentlyissessioninNew York. It is meeting at a time
when unprecedented dynamic geo-strategic processesaretakingplacein other parts of the world and where a once dominant unipolar global system is inexorable giving way to a multipolar syst
m characterised by the sovereign equality of states, basedoninternationalruleof law, multilateralism and p e o p l e - c e n t e r e d development.
A g a i n s t t h i s backdrop, the currently unfolding situation in the Caribbean, fraught with the possibility of military conflict, must be of grave concern to policy makers in region.
Speeches delivered at the UNGA by Caricom and other South American leaders will let us know whether they have views or noneatallabouttheseevents at least to express them publicly
The big question is; what is it that has given rise tothepresentstateofaffairs? In answering this question, thegeneral conclusion seems to be that US-Venezuela relationshavedeterioratedto suchanextentthatwhilewe aretold'alloptionsareonthe table,' regime change appears to be the most probable option given the massive but threatening deployment of US military assetsintheregion.
A regional tour d'horizonwillshowthatthe
issueappearstobe'toohotto handle' collectively since different approaches to the matter were adopted by CARICOM member states. Moreover, just as the controversial Cuban health workersissue,provedtobea 'hot potato' for a collective stance to be adopted, both issues taken together have proven to be divisive for member states of the Caribbeancommunity
It is against the backdrop of this twin controversy, that the rise of great power interests and presence in the region is becoming increasingly discernible.
The raison d'être for the 'heavy' US military and naval presence in the Caribbean is not because of an increase in tension between the US and Venezuela and the US' commitment to fight drug traffickers and criminal gangs, it is because of what theUSperceivesastherapid intrusion in its 'sphere of influence' and its 'backyard,' by powerful extra-regional forceswithoilandeconomic interests hovering menacingly in the backgroundoftheunfolding regionaldrama.
Pushed against the wall, by US sanctions and threats, Caracas is pushing back to avoid being isolated globallyandseekingsupport from key BRICS nations anathema to US foreign
policy and national security interests.
Thus, the large-scale US naval and military presence in the Caribbean region represents more than meets theeye.
From all appearances, the Maduro administration a p p e a r s t o h a v e internationalised their claim thatVenezuelaisavictimof US aggression; that US sanctions are being used to strangleitseconomyandthat the ultimate aim is to effect regimechangeinVenezuela. In the circumstances, Madura is left with little or nowriggleroom It is against this backdrop, that the Maduro administration has managed to whip up and to gain the support of some academics andsocialmediainfluencers in Europe and the United States as well as some governments in countries in theglobalsouth.
This should be of concern to policy makers in Guyana who, while doing what it must at the ICJ, should do a side-by-side analysis to determine the facts as regarding Venezuela's broadcast to the international community claimingtobeavictimofUS aggression versus Guyana's broadcasttotheworldthatit is indeed a victim of Venezuelanaggression.Inso doing, we may see the need formorepainstakingleg(Continued on page 6)
The government through the
Ministry of
Education will be utilising a portion of a loan from the World Bank to procure a number of laptops for schoolsinthecountry
This is according to a requestforbidsissuedbythe ministry
According to the document, Guyana has received financing from the
World Bank toward the cost oftheGuyanaStrengthening Human Capital through Education (HCP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the contract.
The ministry noted that the delivery period for laptopsisexpectedtobefour months from the signing of the contract. Bids for the contractareexpectedtoopen on November 4, 2025 at the
National Procurement and Tender Administration Board(NPTAB)office.
Kaieteur News had reportedinAugust2022,that the government signed a US$44 million loan agreement with the World Bank.
The World Bank on its website stated that the developmentobjectiveofthe Strengthening Human Capital through Education
DearEditor,
Iwritewithdeepconcern regarding the recent case of the 19-year-old young woman who has been remanded to prison for the alleged murder of her abusivepartner
From all accounts, this young woman was a victim of continuous domestic violence.
On the day in question, she was reportedly defending herself when he attemptedtobeather After retaliating, which tragically led to his death, shedidtheresponsiblething — she made her way to the policestationtofileareport.
Yet, despite her actions and the clear circumstances
of abuse, she now finds herself remanded for murder Isourjusticesystem blind to the cries of women who have suffered silently fortoolong?
Why should a victim of abuse,actinginself-defense, be treated as though she is a cold-blooded criminal? I ask:
Where are the women's rightsgroups,thebodiesand organisations who pledged to stand up for vulnerable women?
Where are the lawyers willing to step forward and represent her? Should her actions be punishable? Certainly, but punishment does not mean stripping her ofhervoice,herdignity,and
her right to a fair chance to defendherself.
This young woman shouldbegrantedbail She should be allowed the opportunitytostandbefore the court and explain herself, not languish in a prison cell without support
As a society, what message are we sending when an abused woman who fights for her life is immediately remanded, while so many abusers walk freely among us?Are we protecting women, or are we continuing to punish them for daring to survive?
Yourssincerely, AtikaStephens
Project for Guyana is to improveaccessandlearning conditions in secondary
education; and access to technical and vocational education and training alignedwithidentifiedlabor marketneeds.
Asreportedinthemedia, the government has been enhancing learning in schools through the use of technology Already, a numberofschoolsacrossthe country have smart classrooms for learners providing a new and
innovative way of learning forchildren.
Supporting this move, it was reported by the Department of Public Information in July that some 153 laptops were distributed to teachers and 147 smartboards to various schools. The article added that a total of 3,130 laptops were also distributed to variousschools,overthelast fiveyears.
Frompage4 Elections, the APNU+AFC coalition (largely PNC-led) secured 76% of the vote in New Amsterdam (see table below). By 2025, however, that share collapsed to 29%, amounting to just 2,477 votes This represents a staggering 62% decline in popular support in New Amsterdam for the PNC-led Coalitionoveradecade. While it would be unfair to hold Mr Aubrey Norton solely responsible for this erosionofthepopularvotein NewAmsterdaminfavourof the PNC, since the decline hasbeenunfoldingforyears with poor national representation from Congress Place. However, as the current leader under whose watch the collapse became undeniable, he will
be held accountable by the party members.Thus, it was commendable on his party that he chose not to serve in theNationalAssembly
The PPP, by contrast, increased its share of the New Amsterdam vote by approximately 39% Yet even this does not fully explain the electoral shift that has happened in that Berbicetown.Remarkably,a new entrant the WIN Party—garnered2,537votes in New Amsterdam, despite being only three months old atthedateoftheelections.
Thelessonfromthe2025 elections is clear: New Amsterdam has become a swingconstituency,a“swing state” in American terms. Whoever prevails there gains a critical pathway to national victory The PPP, under Mr Bharat Jagdeo's leadership,nowgovernsand will have approximately $7 trilliontospendonprograms over the next five years. If the PPP hopes to retain power in 2030, strategic investments such as the
Berbice River Bridge, the Palmyra Stadium, and the broaderrejuvenationofNew Amsterdam and the Berbice River region (from Mara to New Amsterdam) are now mandatory The paved road must be completed to Mara, along with all associated bridges.
Notwithstanding the financial advantage of the PPP, the 2025 electoral results revealed that after spending approximately $4 trillionduringthe2020-2025 term, they (the PPP) lost 2,120votesinEastBerbice – Corentyne (Region 6) between 2020 and 2025, while the WIN Party gained12,388votesinEast Berbice – Corentyne (Region6)duringthesame period.
Thisrealityconfirmsthat Berbiceandcatchmentareas like New Amsterdam are criticaltothe2030elections. No party serious about winning in 2030 can afford toignoreNewAmsterdam.
Sincerely, SurujdaiJuglall
Frompage5 work to be done globally by Guyana.
Some have argued futuristically,thatVenezuela has already framed its response to an ICJ ruling favorable to Guyana; that is tosay,whileitwillobjectto and disregard the Court's ruling, it will, nevertheless continue prosecuting its spurious claim and pursuing itsbelligerentpolicytowards Guyanaatthegloballevel. And hopefully, while Guyana is likely to be in a stronger position legally, to debunkVenezuela'sspurious claim based on a muchanticipated binding decision by the ICJ, when that time comes, Guyana should not rest on its laurels nor considerthematterclosed,it must continue as of necessity, to counter at the international level
Venezuela'sspuriousclaim. It is against this backdrop, that America's foreign policy and geopolitical interest has evolvedtobecomecentralto the security of Guyana's territorial integrity even as the region tries to grapple with excruciating tariffs imposed on CARICOM's member states and conditionalities concerning and Cuban public health workers recruited by some CARICOM governments But when all is said and done, we should not lose sight of the bigger picture where a power play for greater influence versus continued dominance is taking place in our region which, by all means, must continue to be a Zone of Peace!
Yoursfaithfully, ClementJ.Rohee
The Ministry of Education on T h u r s d a y announced that a rapidresponse task force has been established to tackle utilities issues facing schoolsacrossthecountry
According to the ministry, both subject minister Sonia Parag and Minister of Public Utilities andAviation, Deodat Indar metonThursdaytoaddress the issues facing the schools
“Consequently, the Ministers have formed a rapid-response task force to tackle these issues, along with what seems to be the systematic destruction of several water distribution networks in the hinterland region,”theministrynoted.
Even as investigations continue with the hope of ap p r eh en d in g an d p r o s e c u t i n g t h e perpetrators responsible, the ministers and their teams discussed ways in which both immediate and long-term relief can be brought to the residents, teachersandstudents.
In the coming weeks,
the ministry explained that the established taskforce will examine repairs to the damaged infrastructure, enhanced security at key locations such as the water wells, and importantly, the construction of water reservoirs, which will provide a more resilient and sustainablesolutionforover 250 communities and satellite villages in the Hinterland, especially duringthedryseason. KaieteurNewsreported earlier this week, that schools in Micobie Village, Region Eight had
tobeclosedduetothelack of water. Toshao Julie Singh had informed this publication that the entire villagewasisexperiencinga waterdisruption.
Addressing the issue, the Guyana Water Inc noted that they are currently establishing a spring water catchment system to bring the muchneeded water supply to the village Works on that system is expected to be completed within a week, GWIsaidinastatement.
Further, the Education Ministry noted that in
Prominentattorney, SanjeevDatadinis set to represent Naderia James the 19-yearold girl from Baramita, NorthWestDistrictwhohas been charged and remanded to prison for the murder of her20-year-oldboyfriend.
James's case has stirred concerns on social media andothersectionsofsociety with many persons questioning the police's decision to charge the teen with murder given the circumstancesofthecase.
Speaking to Kaieteur News,thelawyersaidthehe decided to intervene after a closerelativetoldhimabout the young girl's plight. “I agreed to speak to her and I spoketoher Ithinkshehasacasewith merit but she is a little scared. She is a simple girl doesn't understand what is goingon.
Her mom recently died and her dad is not in the picturesohergrandmaisher mainstay,”thelawyersaid.
Withoutgivingspecifics, the attorney expressed disappointment at the police'shandlingofthecase.
“I will be representing her pro bono and I've tried to assure her that she will be alright and deserves fair representation.”
The teen is accused of murdering Kevin Smith, a 20-year-old male Guyanese Amerindian miner from Baramita, North West District.
A c c o r d i n g t o information released by the Guyana Police Force, the incident occurred on September 18, 2025, at approximately 17:00 hrs
Investigations revealed that Smith and James were in a relationship and had been living together for about a year The police said that at the time of the incident,
James returned home after consuming alcohol and found Smith lying in his hammock.
The release added that when Smith saw the young woman he grabbed a cutlass and struck her on the left shoulder and her right hand, whichledtohertobecoming agitated. James then pulled out a handmade knife from her waist and stabbed Smith inhischest.
Following the stabbing, Smith stumbled out of the camp and collapsed in a patch of bushes The statement added that James went to the Baramita Police Stationwheresheprovideda statement regarding the incident.
addition to the hinterland w
Ministers Parag and Indar also went through a list of
all schools from Regions One to 10 that have issues withutilities.
“In addition to water issues, several electrical issuesinschoolsacrossthe regions were highlighted Minister Indar has assured Minister Parag that all of the issues that fall within his remit will be remedied within six weeks' time,” the ministryreported.
The minister and her team are committed to partnering with other government ministries and agencies to ensure that all issues affecting students and teachers are resolved asquicklyaspossible
DPI-TheGovernmentis working towards making Guyana a maritime hub in the region, serving as a strategic link for internationalshippingroutes andglobaltrade.
This is highlighted by Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Minister Deodat Indar, as he addressed maritime officers and stakeholders during the celebration of World Maritime Day 2025 on Thursday
Globally, shipping carriesaround80percentof world trade, and Minister Indar stressed that “The maritimesectorinGuyanais [now] the most important generator of wealth in Guyana.”
With the recent addition of four Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessels (FPSOs), five drill ships, up to 70 ocean-going vessels, and other major supply ships, Guyana's maritime industry is booming.
The country recorded a
43 4 per cent economic growth in 2024, with 10 per cent growth expected for 2025.
Minister Deodat Indar noted that President Ali has tasked the Maritime Administration with making Guyana more competitive and advancing plansforadeepwaterportin Berbice, supported by new roads and bridges linking Brazil.Thefacilitywillopen Guyana further to regional andinternationalmarkets.
“We are mandated to make Guyana that place That is why a deepwater port has been on the horizon,” the minister said
Minister Indar explained that deepening river channelsforlargerPanamax andpost-Panamaxshipswill lower import costs, translating into reduced pricesforconsumers.
Work is currently taking placetomoderniseGuyana's regulatory laws that govern portfacilities.
Minister Deodat Indar, during his address on World Maritime Day 2025
“Withareformedportact put in place and the establishment of an independent port authority will ensure transparency, accountability, and worldclass efficiency across all maritime operations”, MinisterIndarsaid. Lookingatglobaltrends, Minister Indar pointed out that “The maritime industry itself is on a growth trajectory, projected to exceed4.2trillionby2031.”
The minister praised seafarers, captains, port workers, and oil and gas professionals for their contributions to building a stronger, more resilient maritimeeconomy
There is a familiar chorus that surfaces every so often in Guyana’s national discourse It says that government is pampering thericesector
The refrain is sung with such conviction that one might believe rice farmers are the only beneficiaries of state support. But nothing could be further from the truth. If the rice sector is being “pampered,” then by the same measure, the bauxite and gold mining industrieshavebeencoddled and cosseted for decades, enjoying far more generous concessions,taxbreaks,and preferentialtreatment.
Let us strip away the hypocrisy Those who cry
foul at subsidies to rice are oftenstrangelysilentwhenit comes to the gold and bauxite sectors Mining concessions have included duty-free imports of heavy machinery; tax holidays to medium and large-scale miners;royaltyadjustments; and in some cases, outright leniencyoncompliance.The state has long bent over backwards to ensure that miners large and small, foreign and local are cushioned against market fluctuations.Weevenatone stage had a sliding scale royaltybasedonthepriceof goldontheworldmarket. The oil companies, for their part, have received concessions that go beyond generous; they are overtly
overgenerous, locking Guyanaintoagreementsthat aretiltedsoheavilyinfavour of the oil majors that even seasoned international observers have expressed disbelief. Yet the loudest voices against “pampering” rice farmers have had nothing to say about the windfalls and giveaways to oilcompanies.
This is where the double standard becomes glaring. Rice has been an economic lifelineforGuyana.Itisnota newkidontheblock.Itisnot aspeculativeindustry Itisa backbone crop, as much a part of rural Guyana as the air and the creeks. Like sugar, rice is vital to rural economies.Itsustainsentire communities, providing
Policecouldsolvemurderquickerthan they could clear a traffic jam. Yuh ever notice that? A man get knock off in some bush-corner, police show up with chalk, cameras,andwithinaweek,demparading a suspect in front de press. Sometimes all dem got is one blurry CCTV image of a shadowy figure wearing a cap and bam!—”suspectincustody.”
But put them same police at peak hour pon de East Bank or East Coast? Total collapse. De traffic does grind to a crawl and all because some undisciplined motorists lack patience and want to either borethelineorcreateanalternativelaneof dem own. De big problem is not accident, not breakdown, not rain, not potholes. Is indiscipline!Theseself-appointedFormula Onedriversdoesdecidethattwo-laneroad is actually three-lane. Suddenly, a proper carriagewayturnsintomoreconfusionthan a wedding where both bride and groom showuplate.
Law-abiding drivers, dem stuck like sardine, wasting four hours fuh reach
home. Stress level high, blood pressure higher, fuel gauge empty Meanwhile, de third-lanestarslaughing,slidinginfrontas ifdemgetpoliceescort.
Now, if policecan liftfingerprintfrom halfateacup,andDNAfromahairstrandto solve who kill who, how dem can’t solve this simple two-lane mathematics? Two meantwo!Notthree!
Ifdemcan’tstandchargedemwhoboring andcreatingthirdlanes,theninstallcamerasat thechokepoints Everytimeoneahdemthirdlanebanditsslidein,sendaticketfasterthan phonecompanydoessend“TopUpnowand win a car” text. Summons dem till dem learnroadgotrules.
Peopledon’tneedSherlockHolmes Dem don’tneedCSIMiami Demjustneedpolice orcamerastostopdemadness Twolanesis twolanes Anythingmoreisrobberyinbroad daylight robbery of time, patience, and sanity Demboysseh,solvedesmallcrime pon de road. Cause is de little traffic thief punishingpeopledaily Talkhalf.Leffhalf.
livelihoodsdirectlytotensof thousands of farmers, millers, and labourers, and indirectly to transporters, input suppliers, and shopkeepersinvillagesfrom Essequibo to Berbice. The sector is a large employer, a foreignexchangeearner,and a stabiliser for rural life. To undermine rice is to undermine a whole social structure.
And yet, the sector is being asked to operate in a world that is often unforgiving. Critics like to advance the notion that Guyana should simply stockpilericeuntiltheworld marketpriceimproves.Such armchair economics ignores the realities of farming Millers and farmers do not havethefinanciallatitudeto sit on unsold grain, waiting for some mythical price surge. Stockpiling requires vast storage facilities, pest control, financing arrangements, and other costly investments that are simply unaffordable To expect small and medium farmers to behave like multinationalcorporationsis to ignore the lived reality of ruralGuyana.
That said, government supportisnotunconditional. Farmers themselves must remain efficient and competitive There is no room for complacency. Current estimates suggest thatevenatasellingpriceof $2,800 per bag, farmers can break even, provided yields rise from the traditional 30 bags per acre to 40 bags per acre. The state has already shouldered many of the
burdens. Fuel is subsidised. Fertiliser is duty-free and is in many instances being distributed free of cost to farmers Drainage and irrigation an expensive
cultivation are largely bornebythestate.Theseare not minor concessions; they aremajorinputsintothecost structureofricefarming.
The responsibility now falls on the sector to lift its productivity Improved yields are not an impossible target With better agronomic practices, new varieties, and more efficient management, moving from 30to40bagsperacreismore than achievable. If farmers cannot break even at $2,800 perbaggiventhesesupports, then the hard question must beasked:isthesectorviable in its present form? For government’s backing to continue, the sector must demonstrateadaptation.
Butcallingforefficiency is not the same as withdrawing support No one seriously suggests that miningshouldbeabandoned when gold prices dip or that oil drilling should cease whencrudefallsbelow$40a barrel. The state steps in, whether through tax concessions or fiscal adjustments to tide those sectors over Why then should rice the most rooted, most socially embedded, and most historically significant industry be treated differently?To brand rice as p a m p e r e d i s t o misunderstanditsroleinthe
national fabric. It is not a luxurycrop;itisalivelihood crop.Itisaculturalcrop.Itis partofwhatmakesGuyana’s agriculture sector both robust and diversified. And in a country where rural communities often feel left behind, rice has offered continuityandsurvival.
The challenge is not whether to support rice but how to ensure that support translates into long-term competitiveness.Investment in research, better extension services, and incentives for yield improvement must accompany subsidies Farmersmustrecognizethat state support is not a permanent crutch but a ladder—onethatshouldhelp them climb towards greater efficiency
In the end, the debate about“pampering”isafalse one.Riceisnotpampered;it is supported, much as mining and oil are supported,thoughoftenwith farlessgenerosity
Thedifferenceisthatrice returns its benefits not to foreign shareholders but to thevillagesofGuyana,tothe small farmer, to the rural household.
That is an investment worthdefending.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
BY GHK LALL
When Exxon delivers a tax receipt from Guyana for what it didn't pay, then a question is repeated before Guyanese. Isthatascamor isthatascam? WhenExxon takes that Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) issued tax receipt and includes it in its US tax filing, then what is that a double scam or, as Guyanese would say, doubling the sweetness out of one bone, the Guyana tax bone? The oil production profits are rich, pushes Exxon's numbers into the stratosphere,butthereisthat taxneverpaid,thatGRAtax receipt that should never be issued (receipts [plural]), andthenever-neverAlicein Wonderland environment thatdominatesGuyana'soil. It surprises that this Exxon tax sleight of hand stayed so long under U.S. radars. Which Guyanese canengagetheGRAforatax receipt that is built on a tax mirage, a phantom tax payment? The result either would be the SWAT team is
called out; or residency in a lunaticasylumisprescribed. In contrast, a smart few in Exxon, and quite a willing few in Guyana (no names, yet), are doing just that – no taxes paid, but receipts collected. Instead of a stint in the slammer, they are celebrated in headlines. I recall some illustrious Yankee names of yore. Try Charles Ponzi from way back. Then exhume Bernie Madoff,whowastheGolden child with the golden touch until he found himself in a house of correction made of steelandoverlookedbymen armed with lead. At least thosetwomastermindsdealt in physical money, money moving from one hand to another, and ending up somewhere. It was usually to themselves. From where moves the tax payment money made by Exxon to Guyana's coffers moving? Into which Guyanese institution's goes that same make-believe Exxon tax remittance money? The
GRAcannotcertifyanysuch check intake, since nothing was deposited into its cash register If no tax money moving from Point A (Exxon) to Point B (the GRA),thenhowthehellcan therebeataxreceipt?
How can anyone, regardlessofhowbrightthey are,orthinktheyare,bedue, or be issued, such a tax receipt? I wish that house lots and local content contracts are shared out in thesameway
It so happens that not only a dumb fellow like me is eyeballing this Exxon tax sleight of hand, but a small
proceeding, any Guyanese who has a better description than sleight of hand is assured of hospitable reception from this citizenministry SaidtheAmerican senators: “Payments to a foreign government in exchange for an economic benefit [such as the right to extract oil and gas] are not
A30-year-old
a
employed at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)wasonThursday remanded to prison after being accused of stealing more than $5 million b e l o n g i n g t o t h e Commission. The accused, Dikimbie Gittens, of Onderneeming, Parfaite Harmony, West Bank Demerara, was arrested on September 22, 2025. He is alleged to have stolen the money from GECOM's Secretariat at Barrack and Fort Streets, Kingston, Georgetown, between September 15 and 16.
Gittens was among several staff members from the Accounts Department who were questioned in relationtothemissingfunds. Following investigations, police reportedly found part of the stolen money in his possession He was subsequently charged with LarcenybyClerkorServant, committedagainstGECOM.
Remanded:
Assistant Accountant
Dikimbie Gittens
small fraction of the stolen money was recovered by detectives in the possession of an assistant accounts clerk He is in police custody The probe is ongoing.”
The stolen funds were reportedly intended for the payment of temporary polling day staff who worked during the September 1 General and R
considered taxes at all and thuscannotqualifyforaU.S. foreign tax credit.” Exxon may think that these chaps should get a life, find better thingstodo. Iapplaudtheir interest and effort. I agree completely with the U.S. senators. Somebody from Exxon doesn't, and he had the foresight to do that long beforethesenatorsmadethe news with their interest in Exxon'sbusinessinGuyana. Enter Exxon's Guyana honcho, Alistair Routledge, and checkout how well he laid out the tax land. “In effect, that profit-sharing royalty is tax In other systemslikewhetheryouare running a different local business, you pay corporate tax–ineffectitisthesame.It is giving a tax, a revenue to the state. It is remitting revenue to the state…while it is not called tax in the
Agreement in effect that's what it is. It is payments to thestateinlieuoftherebeing ataxagreement.”
From one American to another: I am pained that an American of the caliber of Alistair Routledge could so unashamedly deliver that contortion that “royalty is tax it is payments to .”That “ thestateinlieuoftherebeing ataxagreement.” Guyanese aren't that dumb, Mr Routledge. Insulting, sir Royalty is an agreed upon amount/percentage finalised between the host country ownerofapreciousresource and a corporate entity investing dollars, expertise, technology,andmore.
Royalty ra
hardnosed recognition, a p p
a
d declaration of what both parties bring to the table.
Royalty level is a reciprocal thank you. Mr Routledge knows that royalty is not a proxy for tax. Royalty is in addition to taxes. I may be swayediftheroyaltyis20or 25% indicating built-in tax provisions. But not when it is an insulting 2% Separately, Exxon's Routledge is representing
ng, maybe unintentionally. Namely, the 2% royalty in lieu of tax equates to a 2% tax rate betweenExxonandGuyana. Self-explanatory, I assert. Make the royalty rate 22%, Mr Routledge, and I will echo those words, royalty is tax. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
Thecountdownhas begun After y e a r s o f anticipation, Hits and Jams Entertainment is bringing back the pure, unadulterated carnival experience that captured the hearts of Guyanese at home and abroad.
evolved into one of the country's premier tourist attractions. Recognizing an opening in the May-June period and capitalizing on thesuccessofGuyana's50th Independence celebrations, the team launched Guyana Carnival in 2018 The inauguraleventsin2018and
carnival yet, with the theme “Carnivoil”, in recognition ofGuyana's new Oil Industry Now, HitsandJamsEntertainment is ready to write the next chapter, perfectly aligned with one of the most significant milestones in G u y a n a ' s h i s t o r y Independence Weekend part d , f
On Thursday, Gittens appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates' Court. The charge was read to him, but he was not required to enter a plea. He wasremandedtoprisonuntil October15,2025,forfurther proceedings.
Payments were scheduled for September 17, but the discovery of the missing money has delayed the process.
Accordingtoreports,the cashwasdiscoveredmissing over the weekend, prompting GECOM to immediately involve the police. On Monday, several employees of the Accounts Department were taken in forquestioning.ByTuesday, police confirmed that an assistant accounts clerk was found with a portion of the stolen sum While not disclosing the exact figure recovered, Crime Chief WendellBlanhumstated:“A
The revelation has placed GECOM under public scrutiny, especially coming just weeks after the conclusion of the general andregionalelections.Some temporarystaff who already received payments were short-paid, with between $5,000and$10,000missing from their contracted amounts Others, who missed the initial collection date, were told they would be able to collect their salariesthisweek.However, those payments remain on hold due to the ongoing investigation.
Mark your calendars for October 5th, 2025, when HJ Experience will officially launch Genesis - The Band alongside the complete Guyana Carnival 2026 calendarofevents, signaling the triumphant return of Guyana's most electrifying entertainment spectacle.
For carnival enthusiasts who have been longing for theoriginalmagicofGuyana Carnival,thisannouncement comes as the news they've been waiting to hear The Independence Weekend 2026
celebration marks a homecoming of sorts, a return to the roots of what made Guyana Carnival a culturalphenomenonwhenit first burst onto the scene in 2018, now perfectly timed with Guyana's Diamond Jubileecelebrations.
The Guyana Carnival story is one of vision and determination. What began as a conversation between friends at Hits & Jams Entertainment in 2016
2019 exceeded all expectations, drawing Guyanesefromacross the globe and injecting millions into the local economy Hotels were booked solid, local businesses thrived, and Georgetown transformed into a pulsating celebration ofCaribbean culture.
Thencame2020,andthe world stood still The pandemic forced the cancellation of what was poised to be the biggest
Genesis the band
independence with the kind ofworld-classentertainment t h a t h a s b e c o m e synonymous with the HJ brand.
The timing is strategic, Independence Weekend is whentheGuyanesediaspora traditionally returns home, when national pride runs highest,andwhentheenergy isperfectforacelebrationof this magnitude. Combining carnival with this historic milestone creates an unprecedentedopportunity (Continuedonpage15)
Two men were killed and another in critical condition following an accident at Loo Creek on the Linden Soesdyke Highway early Thursday morning. Dead are: Da Tai Lei, a 54-year-old ChineseNationalfromLethemandEdwardSingh, an87-year-oldmanfromLethem.
Inastatementpolicesaidtheaccidentinvolved atruckGAH5391,drivenbyListonMarcus,a31year-oldfromRuimveldtGeorgetown;andamotor pickup#PAE6499,drivenbyDaTaiLei.
Inthepick-upwere:WenWuLei,a41-year-old Chinese National, and Edward Singh. It was disclosed during enquiries that the truck was parkedunattendedbythedriveratabout22:50hrs after it had allegedly developed mechanical problems. It was left on the western side of the Linden Soesdyke Highway at Loo Creek facing north.Policesaidthatthevehiclehadnoreflector
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A 13-year-old boy of Guyanese parentage who was shot in the head by a mopedriding youngster in a brazen Monday morning attack outside a Queens Dunkin' Donuts, has died, police said Wednesday
According to the New York Post Sanjay Samuel, a Martin Van Buren High School student, was struck around 8:20 a m when the gunman – who sources say wastotingabackpackwiththe “JAWS”movielogo–opened fire in front of the shop at the corner of Linden and Springfield Boulevards in Cambria Heights, according topolice.
Samuel was rushed to Cohen Children's Medical Center, where he was placed on life support and ultimately succumbed to his injuries
Wednesday
Sources have said there was some type of dispute between Samuel and his shooter,butitremainsunclear whatsparkedtheclash.
A 14-year-old girl who identified herself only as
MoratoldThePostthedayof theviolencethatSamuel,who shedescribedas“agoodkid,” was her elementary school classmate. Two NYPD crime scene unit officers at the Dunkin' Donut's parking lot where a 13-year-old boy was shot.
No arrests were made by Wednesday
“He was a quiet person from when I knew him, but I think he kind of matured a bit He was still a cool person. He would always be friendly with people and play around,”shesaid.
“It might have been the group he was with … I don't know if it was his friends, I just knew it was a little situation that happened that waswaybefore.
Not today,” she said, withoutelaborating.
The youthful-looking suspect who sported an afroandworeablackhoodie, black pants and white sneakers while carrying the distinctive bookbag — took offaftertheshooting,sources said.(Source:NewYorkPost)
Religious leaders in Guyana united with the Solidarity with Gaza movement on Thursday in calling for the Government of Guyana and the private sector to immediatelyendtheirpartnerships with Israeli companies. They also urged CARICOM (Caribbean Community) to stand united in cutting all diplomatic ties with Israel, a country accused of committinggenocideinGaza.
The group organised a day of prayerandfastingforthepeopleof Palestine outside CARICOM headquarters at Liliendaal, Georgetown A number of Guyanese-most of them members of civil society, turned up to show support to end the war that has killed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians,includingwomenand children over the last two years. JoiningthemwasformerPresident of Guyana Donald Ramotar and a number of religious leaders represent the various religious backgrounds in Guyana. Present were Reverend Patricia Sheeratan Bisnauth, Shiek Haseeb Yusef and FatherRonaldFernandes.
Together with a Lebanese Guyanese activist with the Solidarity with Gaza Group they heldapressconferencecallontheir fellowGuyanesetotakeastandfor Palestine.Theactivisttoldthepress that her organisation is part of the Boycott Diverse and Sanction (BDS) a global movement that successfully ended apartheid in SouthAfrica.
ShenotedifBDSisintensified against Israel it can be very effective in ending the genocide in Gaza and urged Guyana's Private Sectoranditsgovernmenttoendall partnerships it has with Israeli companies. “And I really want to drawattentiontodaythreedemands that we have from BDS…we have three things that we want to focus on in Guyana,” she said before highlighting the partnerships that two major enterprises in Guyana havewithIsraelicompanies.
She said that currently a major telecommunication and internet service provider in Guyana has teamedupwithanIsraelicompany that develops and manufactures platforms for DSL Fibre and 5G which has ties with an Israeli telecommunications provider that supplies the Israeli Defence Force w i t h c o m m u n i c a t i o n s technologies.
The activist noted too that a beverage company in Guyana has also partnered with another Israeli companyinGuyanathathasdirect ties with the Israeli Government.
“And finally, we are calling on the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Agriculture to immediately end their partnership with Israeli company Talico Incorporated. They are partnering with them to develop a large-scale hydroponic production system in Guyana”,sheadded.
Meanwhile, Former Ramotar echoed calls for CARICOM to cut diplomatic ties with Israel. “Being silent is being complicit”, he said while adding that he believes that CARICOM can do more advising the organisation to take a page out of Belize's book, the only country in this region to break ties with is Israel. He called on CARICOM leaders to stand united for the cause. “We should not allow ourselves to stand divided... (we must) also call for their expulsion from the United Nations, they do not belong there.” The religious leaders agreed with them that all sectorsinsocietymustuniteforthe cause.
Reverend Sheeratan-Bisnauth representing the Guyana's Presbyterianchurch,said:“Wesee childrenbeingstarvedasaweapon, thisisbarbaricitisevil…”
In a passionate address to the 80thSessionoftheUnitedNations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali, reminded world leaders of the dark shadow looming genocide in Palestine.
TheGuyaneseleaderreiteratedhis country's condemnation of the attacks by Hamas on Israel on October7,2023,andcalledforthe immediate release of all hostages.
However, he noted, “Israel's actions have long shattered any pretense of legitimate selfdefense.”
The president continued, “What we are witnessing is not w a r f a r e , b u t m a s s extermination a systematic
slaughter and displacement of Palestinian men, women, and children. Those who escape the bombs and bullets are condemned
to die slowly, starved of food, water, and hope. This is a war crime.”
He underscored that the
international community must not remain paralysed while an entire people is annihilated. “Impunity must never triumph over justice,” he declared. PresidentAli further noted,“Wemusttakeurgentaction to halt the genocide, return the hostages and accelerate our efforts towards the Two-State Solution. We urge Qatar, Egypt and the United States to continue their effortsinthisregard.”
According to Al Jazeera, since thebeginningofthewaronOctober 7,2023,atleast65,419Palestinians have been killed and 167,160 wounded, with thousands more believed to be buried beneath the rubble Israel launched what campaigners say is a war of vengeanceafter1,139peoplewere killed in Israel in a Hamas-led attack in October 2023.About 200 were taken captive by the Palestinian fighters, out of which morethan40stillremaininGaza.
Persons from Region Two who wish to pursue engineering studies at the University of Guyana (UG), will be able to do so from rightwithintheregioninOctober.
Minister of Education Sonia Parag and presidential advisor on education, Dr. Kofi Dalrymple visited the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) to identify suitable spaces to accommodate both classrooms and the practical components of UG's engineering curriculum.
Theministrysaidsomeoftheclasseswill run simultaneously with the UG main campus, while others will be determined by theon-sitelecturersinRegionTwo.
“The Ministry of Education, in collaborationwiththeUniversityofGuyana (UG), announced the new initiative to
expand access to higher education, with a particular focus on students who were not admittedtothemainUGcampusduetospace constraints.Thisfulfillsacommitmentmade by President Irfaan Ali, having recognised the large number of applicants that UG has hadsinceitbecamefree,”theministrystated.
President Ali, speaking at recent commissioning ceremony, had announced thatgovernmentwasseekingtodecentralise both medical and engineering studies, commencing with Regions Two, Three and Six.
The vibrant sounds ofsteelpan,brass, andsocawillonce again collide at Kingston Beach this Saturday, September 27, as the highly anticipated Pan, Brass & Soca event makes its return to Guyana's entertainment calendar
Organized by The K u n j a z G r o u p , i n collaboration with Republic Bank and the Ministry of Culture, the event promises an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean music and cultureunderthestars.Gates openat5PM,andpatronscan expect a stellar lineup featuring some of the region's most accomplished musicians and performers.
Heatwave Band Two of Guyana'sfavouriteselectors, Mix Master Tony, and Selector Andre will provide entertainmentthroughoutthe night, ensuring non-stop energyfromstarttofinish.
"This event represents
tickets are available for $5,000, with VIP packages priced at $20,000. Tickets can be purchased at the National Cultural Centre or patrons can pay at the gate. Additional support comes from sponsors including
Thepresidentsaidthedecisionwasmade to accomodate the high number of applicationstoUG,wherepersonscouldnot be physically accommodated on the campuses.
The Guyana Police Force Steel Orchestra, Kunjaz Steel Ensemble and Detroy thePannistwillshowcasethe artistry of steelpan, while visiting pannist Johann C h u c k a r e e a d d s international flair to the celebration.
The brass section comes alive with The Insomniacs Band led by Adan Hagley, delivering the powerful, infectious rhythms that have become synonymous with Caribbeancarnivalculture.
On the soca front, the KingofSteamandoneofthe Caribbean's finest, Yung Bredda out of Trinidad, headlines an impressive roster of local talent including reigning Soca Monarch Diana Chapman, former Soca Monarch and reigningDancehallMonarch Carlvin Burnett OKC, Omaiah Hall, AW Lyrical
accompanied by The
the best of what Caribbean music has to offer," said event organizer Andrew Tyndall. "Whether you're a steelpan purist, a brass band enthusiast, or a soca lover, there's something magical about experiencing all three genresononestage."
The event has quickly become a highlight on the Cricket Carnival Guyana calendar since its inception, offering both locals and visitors an authentic taste of the region's rich musical heritage.
New GPC Inc., Ramdholl & Son Jewellery, German's Soup, The Rehab Center, Beacon Cafe, Banks DIH, and Guyana Tourism Authority
For those seeking the ultimate Caribbean music experience, Kingston Beach is the place to be tomorrow night. With the combination of world-class musicians, a beachfront setting, and the infectious energy of Caribbean culture, Pan, Brass&Soca2025promises to deliver a night to remember
Afather of five is expressing frustration after being charged for allegedly chopping a man whom he claims broke into his home and sexually assaulted his children.Butthepolicehave denied the man's claim, stating that he has a history ofmakingupstories.
Thefamilyofsevensays they are now shaken and fearful after what they describe as a traumatic experience.Accordingtothe 42-year-old father, in an interview with Kaieteur News on Thursday, the incident occurred in the earlyhoursofSeptember18, while he was on a 12-hour shift at a nearby pump station. His wife was also at work at the time. Around 3:30 hrs, he received a call from his 11-year-old daughter,whotoldhimthata man known to them as “Bobby” had entered their bedroom.Thechildren,aged 3, 6, 11, and 12, later recounted that the man had
touchedtheirfaces,feet,and bodieswhiletheylayinbed.
“Iwasathomecheckup on my children make sure they are alright and tuck them in. so everyone inside thehouseandthehousewas lockedup. I went back to the location because I have certain hours left there
That's when I received a phone call. My 11-year-old call me to tell me that a young man by the name of Bobbyisinsidetheirroom,” hesaid.
Thefathersaidherushed home armed with a cutlass. Upon entering the house, he allegedly found the intruder hiding under the bed near a broken section of the flooring. He claimed that when he attempted to removetheman,thesuspect attackedhimwithaweapon.
“When he came out, he pelted a jook at me, and I broadside him with the cutlass, ” the father explained. He added that anothermanthenenteredthe
Frompage10 to showcase Guyana to the world Adding to the excitement, October 5th willmarktheofficiallaunch of Genesis – The Band, a development that has carnival fanatics buzzing withanticipationasGenesis is known for their “must have”costumes.
While details remain closely guarded, the launch promises to be more than just a calendar reveal, but the unveiling of a complete carnival vision. Attendees will get their first look at Genesis–The Band and the full Guyana Carnival 2026 calendar of events, setting the stage for what could be themostambitiouscarnival season Guyana has ever witnessed. The Costumes and Lineup of Events will be posted on HJ's social m e d i a p a g e s @Genesiscarnival, @Guyanacarnival and @Hjexperience and their website HJExperience.com willgoonOctober5th.
While specifics remain tightlyunderwrapsuntilthe official launch, carnival veterans can anticipate the signature elements that made Guyana Carnival legendary: Mega Concerts with world-class DJs and performers, elaborate costume presentations, high-energy fetes, and that
houseandjoinedthescuffle, but he still managed to grab holdoftheintruder “Hepelt me again, and I broadside him. That's when he got a chop to the hand. So I take him to the station and they carryhimtothehospitaland lockmeup.”Hesaid.
The man's wife alleged that while her husband was in custody, police told her theintruderfirstneededtobe dischargedfromthehospital before a statement could be taken. “I tell police that he has to get someone to go to thehouse,buthe(police)told me that they don't have any vehicleorcameratogotothe house,”sheclaimed.
Herhusbandremainedin custody from September 18 until Sunday, before being released on $50,000 station bail. However, the family saidtheallegedintruderlater went to another police station and reported that he and the father had a disagreement which ended with him being chopped.
“He went to another station and said I just see him and chop him,” the father recounted.
The father said that, based on the intruder's statement to police, he was charged with wounding and given a date to appear in court.However,theintruder
himself was not charged, a decision that has left the familyevenmorefrustrated.
The parents maintain that their children were touchedinappropriately The 11-year-old recalled: “He start rubbing my face and feet ” Another daughter added: “I was afraid and I cover myself with the bed sheet.”Thefamilynowfears the man could return and causefurtherharm.
Butpolicehavedisputed the father's account. Wayne
investigations revealed a completelydifferentversion of events, supported by witnesses.
“It is not true. The man wasnotunderanybed.This is not the first time he has giventhatstory
The man keeps saying that they had scuffle in the house but nothing like that happened.Wehadwitnesses that saying they had an altercation on the road and he (the father) dealt with him If the altercation occurred in the house but they are witnesses to prove otherwise,thereisnofurther
commander stated The father is expected to appear incourttodaytofacecharges relatedtowounding.
Parliament Office pays $500,000 per sitting of the National Assembly to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Clerk of the National AssemblySherlockIsaacsdisclosed.
uniquely Guyanese hospitality that made international visitors feel rightathome.
W i t h H J Entertainment's proven trackrecordandthepent-up demand from carnival l
, combined with the historic sign
, expectationsaresky-high.
As HJ Entertainment has always maintained, the goal is to showcase Guyana's culture to the world while providing economic opportunities across all sectors, from hotels and restaurants to small vendors and local artisans.
The Independence Weekend timing amplifies this mission, offering a platformtodemonstratejust howfarGuyanahascomein 60 years.For the Guyanese diaspora planning their 2026 travel, for local businesses preparing for an economic boom, and for carnival lovers everywhere seeking their next great experience, October 5th cannot come soon enough tofindoutwhat'sinstore. Guyana Carnival is
coming home for Independence Weekend
The question isn't whether you'll be there, it's how early you'll start planning forit.
“Per sitting, and if we go way beyond, we pay a little more,” Isaacs told reporters on Thursday at the ParliamentBuildings,Georgetown.
Since 2020, parliament has been held at the ACCC. The decision was made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister responsible for ParliamentaryAffairsandGovernance, GailTeixeiraatthattimedisclosedthat thedecisionwastakentominimizethe riskofinfection.In2020,thenumberof parliament staff and invitees were reducedinaccordancewithCOVID-19 guidelines.
On Thursday, Isaacs was asked whetherthe13thParliamentofGuyana will also be held at ACCC as was the 12th, rather than the Parliament Buildings. “I can't say, that's above my paygrade,”Isaacssaidwhilenotingthat
thedecisiononwhereparliamentisheld lieswithPresidentIrfaanAli.
Notwithstanding, he believes that the13thParliamentwillalsobeheldat theACCC.
“The first sitting is determined by him, he issues a proclamation telling me,clerk,thefirstsittingofthenational assembly will be held at this time, this placeanddate,sohefixestheplacefor thefirstsitting,soIthinkheistheman withtheauthoritytosay,”Isaacs.
Meanwhile, Isaacs is awaiting the proclamationfromPresidentAliforthe first sitting of the 13th Parliament. Askedhowlongheneedstopreparefor the next sitting, he stated, “I have everything in place already, I am just waitingontheproclamation.”
FollowingtheSeptember1General and Regional Elections, the IrfaanAliled People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) was declared winner by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).
The PPP secured 36 seats in the NationalAssembly,whileWeInvestin
of the National Assembly,
Nationhood (WIN) led by Azruddin Mohamed gained 16 seats A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), led by Aubrey Norton, secured 12 seats, and the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), led by AmanzaWalton-Desir,gainedoneseat.
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The recently formed ForwardGuyanaMovement (FGM) is grappling with internal conflict, with allegations of threats, bullying, and unfair distributionofthecoalition's soleparliamentaryseat.
FGM was established under a coalition agreement between Forward Guyana, led by Amanza WaltonDesir; The People's Movement,headedbyNigel London; and the Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC), led by Dorwain Bess. The alliance secured oneparliamentaryseatinthe September 1 General and RegionalElections.
However, V-PAC has since accused Walton-Desir of reneging on a prior agreement to rotate the seat equally among the three parties On Wednesday,
Walton-Desir took to her Facebookpage,allegingthat she had received a threatening message related to the dispute. “Tonight a line has been crossed. I will not tolerate threats,” she declared “So to the young man that went into my WhatsApp and send me a messagethatreads“Amanza I am giving you one last chance to reconcile with VPAC or else…” In a live broadcast, she condemned intimidation against women leaders, adding: “You will not intimidate me. You are notgoingtobullyme.
I am a very proud decedent of a generation of peoplewhohaveservedthis countryandwhohaveserved with distinction and as a womaninleadership,youdo not call me or get into my inbox because you cannot
have your way and issue ultimatums that you will burnthisbridge.AndItakeit very personally because the symbol for forward Guyana is a bridge so I want to be clear Too many of our women were lost to abuse a n d b u l l y i n g a n d intimidationandyouseeme as a female leader, you believe that you could come and you could threaten me. ThePPPcan'ttryitwithme, thePNCcouldnottryitwith me and none of you are goingtobeabletodoitwith me,”shesaid.
V-PAC, however, strongly denied issuing any threats, calling WaltonDesir's claims “a deliberate, malicious lie ” In a statement, the party argued that their members had merely pressed the coalition leadershiptodenounceracist
Auditor General Deodat Sharma on Thursdayhandedoverhis21streportonthe PublicAccountsofGuyanatoSpeakerofthe NationalAssembly,ManzoorNadir
The2024AuditorGeneralReportcovers the accounts of Guyana, as well as ministries, departments, and regions Sharma also presented a special performance audit report on the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for the period January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Notably, both reports were handed over at a ceremony held at the Parliament BuildinginGeorgetown.Thereportswillbe tabledinthe13thParliamentofGuyanaonce itconvenes.Thereportswillbecomepublic afterbeingtabled.
In his address, Sharma noted that his officehasbeeninvolvedintrainingtobetter understand the contract management and publicprocurement.“Duringthefiscalyear 2024,theWorksandStructuresDepartment was involved in training of staff from various ministries and departments in the following areas understanding public procurement, common procurement, fraud schemesandsummaryredflagsandcontract management,”theAGsaid.
Henotedthatasaresultofthistraining, whenissuesofoverpaymentarise,hisoffice is now able to recover those cost. The Auditor General also noted that those cost arealsonotdisputedbythecontractorsofthe ministriesanddepartments.
“Thecontractorsdonotdisputetheaudit officeintermsofourfindingswehavebeen findingthroughtheengineeringdepartment overpayments, they are still there and that's an area we will have to try to improve in terms of I prefer prevention is better than cure,” Sharma said. Further, he noted that consultants as well as accounting officers shouldalsobeheldresponsiblewhenissues likeoverpaymentarise.
“So you need to hold those consultants responsibleifyoucouldgetthatbeingdone, then I think when there is an overpayment, not only the accounting officer we could
hold responsible but also the consultants,” he added. Another training his office was involved in is on auditing of the extractive industries, which was conducted by the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation (CAAF).. However, he noted that he is now building the oil and gas department.
Moreover, the Auditor General also revealed that his office is now doing realtimeauditingofsomeprojects,asopposedto thetraditionalpost-mortemaudits.
Further, Sharma also noted that recommendations made by his office are increasinglybeingactedupon,withsupport fromthenewFinanceSecretary “Infactthe numberofrecommendationshavenowbeen reduced tremendously, there have been improvements in terms of logbooks almost all ministries have been presented their logbooks,therehavebeenimprovementsin termsoffuelmanagement,”henoted.
Notably, the report Sharma presented marked his 21st Auditor General Report to theNationalAssembly,sincehetookonthat role in 2005. It also marks the 14th consecutive year that he has submitted his reportbeforethestatutorydeadline. Alsoin his address, theAuditor General noted, “As thisismy21streportoftheauditofficeunder my tenure I will now have issued more reports than former Auditor General Mr Reginald Farnum who presented 14 reports and Mr. Anand Goolsaran who presented onlyninereports.”
(from left) Co leaders of the Forward Guyana Movement, Nigel
Bess
remarks, but instead of responding, Walton-Desir “fabricated a story” to deflectaccountability
The statement accused her of “weaponising her gender, crying victimhood, a n d p r e t e n d i n g accountabilitywas anattack onawoman.”
“No threats were made. VPAC demanded only an answer Do you condone racism, yes or no? Rather than face the truth, WaltonDesir weaponised her gender, crying victimhood and pretending that being held accountable was an “attackonawoman.”Thatis disgraceful.Itisnotcourage, it is manipulation,” the statement read. Further, VPAC accused Walton-Desir of betraying the coalition agreement by monopolizing theparliamentaryseat.
“The Forward Guyana Movement(FGM)wasbuilt on the principles of trust, collective governance, and the absolute rejection of racial hostility, among other key tenets. VPAC entered that coalition in good faith,
knowingthatnosingleparty inthecoalitioncouldwinon itsown.
The agreement was simple, the parliamentary seats secured by our combinedmandatewouldbe rotated equally among the three partners. That was our pact. Walton-Desir tore up that pact the moment it suited her Instead of honouring the deal, she anointedherselfsolepowerbroker, keeping 60 percent of the seat for herself and handing 40 percent to Nigel London VPAC, which fought alongside them and helped win that mandate, was cut out entirely That is not leadership. That is theft, ”V-PACclaimed.
The party insisted that the parliamentary seat belongstothecollective,not to Walton-Desir personally, adding:“Formonths,VPAC supportedWalton-Desirasa female leader We never dem
We defended her publicly,” VPACsaid. Forhispart,Nigel London defended Walton-
Desir and reaffirmed The People's Movement's support for her leadership.
“We reject any bullying tactics directed toward the leadership of the Forward Guyana Movement Partnerships thrive through dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding Whenpartiesrefusetoattend discussions or to engage meaningfully in meetings, it doesadisservicenotonlyto the coalition but to the Guyanese people whom we are collectively called to serve Our focus must remain on the greater good, that is, advancing the interests of Guyana and all Guyanese The People's Movement stands ready to work with our partners in a spirit of inclusivity, accountability, and shared progress,” the statement read. When contacted for a response to V-PAC's accusations, Walton-Desir said that a statement would be issued on the matter. However, up to press time, no such statement had been released.
Frompage7 PublicAccountsCommittee, the Parliament Building expenditure, the Judiciary, The Audit Office, the Te a c h i n g S e r v i c e Commission. You name the constitutional agencies none of them appeared before the PACfortheirspendingtobe scrutinised.
He continued, “The GuyanaWater Incorporated, the Central Housing and Planning Authority the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission: you have several of these entities are dealing with billions of dollars, and their accounts are audited, their reports are submitted to the National Assembly but it is not
reaching the Public AccountsCommittee.Iwant to see them come to the PublicAccountsCommittee, thosereports,andIwantthe Public Accounts Committee bring those officers before the PAC for them to answer to their expenditure because they are findings in those reports that are equally questionableasthosethatare reflected in the various ministries.”
Former PAC Member, Juretha Fernandes, said that the public can look forward to the PAC examining the spendingoftherulingsparty
“Wecompleted2019and we are in the year 2020 so definitelywearegoingtobe looking their spending ”
The APNU member called for the Reports of the Auditor General on the AccountsoftheGovernment to be made public once handed over to the National Assembly Fernandes said.
“We just witnessed the handing over of theAuditor General's Report, however, itisnotdeemedlaiduntilitis presented to the National Assembly We h a v e m a d e recommendationsinthepast that when the document is handed over here, that it is deemed laid, that is somethingthatwebelieveis necessary so that the public, the media would have that document to be able to scrutinizeit.”
The Israeli military campaign has displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians as Gaza endures relentless bombardment.
Aljazeera - At least 30 Palestinians, including children,havebeenkilledin Israelimilitarystrikesacross central and southern Gaza sincedawn.
One of Thursday’s strikes on central Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least11people,accordingto the territory’s civil defence spokesperson, who spoke to theAFPnewsagency
“Eleven people were killed and many are missing or wounded after an Israeli airstriketargetedahouse which was sheltering displacedpeoplenorthofazZawaydainthecentralGaza
Strip, ” spokesperson MahmoudBasalsaid.
Emergency services confirmed several children were among the dead, and bodies were taken to a nearbyhospital.
Israel has escalated its offensive against the devastated Palestinian territory in recent days, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to evacuatetheirhomes.
Many are fleeing Gaza City, as Israel intensifies its
campaign to capture the Strip’slargesturbancentre.
Thosewhoaredisplaced face uncertainty about shelter locations and must pay inflated prices in new areas for temporary accommodation.
“We have arrived in this remoteareawithnotents,no facilities We cannot get water supplies. Kids cannot find anything to eat because we are far from everyone else,” said Ahlam Aqel, a displacedwomanfromGaza City Ahmed Salama, forcibly displaced from northern Gaza, also expressed concernabouthisfuture.
“We are going to central Gaza and we do not know where we are going to stay The al-Mawasi evacuation zone is overcrowded with displacedpeople.Thereisno single space for anyone to movethere.”
Gaza has been largely reduced to ruins, and last month a United Nations-
backed organisation officiallydeclaredfaminein partsoftheterritory
“We lost our children,
our homes and our places,” said Najia Abu Amsha, a Palestinian whose nephew was killed while waiting for aid, on Wednesday “We becamebeggarsandsick.”
Since October 2023, Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 65,419 people and wounded 167,160, with thousands more believed to betrappedunderrubble.
Palestinians mourn during a funeral for people killed in an Israeli military strike, outside Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, part of the central Gaza Strip. [Abdel
Strike action by workers of the Chinese-owned BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden over better wages was called off on Thursday following intervention bytheMinistryofLabour Andthe partiesshallmeetattheMinistryof Labour to commence conciliation talksonMonday Monday's conciliation meeting will set out to bring all issues that led to the strike action to the forefrontwiththeaimofcomingto an amicable and fair resolution for all parties, the ministry said in a press release. “The Ministry of Labour remains dedicated to fostering a harmonious industrial relationsclimateandwelcomesthe constructive step taken by both partiestoendthestrikeandpursue conciliation in good faith,” the releaseadded.
According to the ministry it sought to engage the management of the company and the workers' representatives- National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) on the issue. The Chief Labour Officer, Mr Dhaneshwar Deonarine, chaired a meeting with the parties where several issues arose and severalproposalswereputforward inanefforttobringthestrikeaction to an end. As part of theTerms of Resumptionthepartiesagreedthat the union shall call off the strike with immediate effect; the union will undertake to ensure that there isfullresumptionbyallworkerson September 26, 2025 and that there
shall be no victimisation by either party, and the status quo ante shall remain.
Meanwhile, the employees began their strike action on Wednesday after negotiations for
Thursday
aneightpercentsalaryincreasefell through. The employees stopped working late Wednesday evening andheldstrikeactionsThursdayin frontofthecompany'sgate.
Well placed sources told Kaieteur News on Wednesday eveningthattheworkersdemanded aneightpercentsalaryincreasefor the year 2025 and an 8.5 percent increase for 2026 Then negotiations ended in deadlock when the company's management refused to meet their demands offering them a 7 percent increase instead.Fortheworkersitwaseight
businessmentotreatourcitizensas second-class citizens,” before asking them to share some of the issuestheyweregrapplingwith.
percent or nothing, so they immediately downed tools after talksfellthrough. Their actions sparked response from the Forward Guyana Movement(FGM)andWeInvestin Nationhood (WIN) political parties. Nigel London a FG M representative met with the workers on Wednesday evening a few hours after they downed tools whiletheLeaderofWIN,Azruddin Mohamed met with them on Thursday Mohamed in a Facebook live told the workers, “We are not going to allow no
Theworkerstookturnsvoicing their concerns. One of the workers told theWIN leader that the salary they currently receive is like a stipend. “The first thing is that we doesdrawastipendwedon'tdrawa salary.” “We give these men a reasonable proposal because every yearwas6.5(percent),5pointthis andallkindofstuff,sowesaid8.5 percent this year 9 next year Dem seh nah so we aright, we come down to 8 (percent) 8.5 (Percent), themstillnahwantthat
“We ain't want hear nothing bout 7 (percent) it's too long we been oppressed in our country by these bannas. I fed up of that,” the disgruntledworkeradded.
According to him, the Chinese bosses would say they are not makingmoneybutheisnotbuying that.“Packupandleaveifyuhain't meking profit” the man continued as he vented his frustration. His colleagues agreed with him that BOSAI is always “singing a sad
tune to avoid giving us a raise.” They claimed that company continues to expand its operations in Region 10 and has even bought newfleetofvehicles.
Others raised concerns that the company has Chinese nationals in their employ who they allegedly pay better salaries than the locals. The workers also complained that safetyprotocolsarebeingbreached by the company and working conditionsarepoor
Followingthemeetingwiththe workers the WIN party called on thegovernmenttoactquickly
Inastatementthepartysaidthat it stands in solidarity with BOSAI workers as they raise critical concerns about safety, fair treatment, and respect on the job. “Issues such as unsafe machinery, sick leave, lunch breaks, fair wages, and adherence to labour laws are not privileges; they are basicrights”,thepartystatedwhile adding “We urge BOSAI, the unions,andtheMinistryofLabour to continue dialogue in good faith and deliver a just resolution that protects workers and supports the Region10economy.”
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)
Member and former Member of the Public AccountsCommittee(PAC), Ganesh Mahipaul is hoping that the Government will change its approach and allow PAC to better scrutinisepublicspending. Thisisdespite,theruling People's Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) party securing a greater majority intheparliament.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the handing over of the Auditor General report for the year 2024, on Thursday, the opposition member candidly spoke of how the government's decision limited the work of the PAC in last parliament. Mahipaul said that the work of parliamentary committee
wasseverelyaffected.
Mahipaul explained that there were numerous cancellationsofthemeetings due to the lack of a quorum. According the APNU member, the cancellations have severely affected the committee's ability to do its work of examining the spending between 2020 and 2025. “I am personally not satisfied with the work because what happened when the government's side movedtochangethequorum requirement and as we had predicted caused us to see limited meetings of the PublicAccountsCommittee. Wedidsaywhenwehadthat debate that the government islookingtoreducethetime that the public accounts committee meets. We were meeting once every week
previously and then we started meeting once a month and on some occasions we didn't even meet until after three months,”
As a result, Mahipaul saidthelastPublicAccounts Committee stopped at 2019, when it should have been
able to scrutinise more reports “ We have not examined any accounts of the government in the last parliament the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and now we havethis2024reportcoming to parliament No expenditure of the last governmentwasdonebythe
PublicAccountsCommittee, so,Iamnotcomfortablewith the work that was done by the last PAC,” Mahipaul said.
He noted that while (PPP/C) secured a larger majority in the new Parliament, he is still hopeful that the work of the PACwouldnotbehampered bycancellations.
“Iwouldliketoseeinthe nextparliamentmoreregular meetings.Iwouldliketosee for example the Auditor General report. I would like toseeagreaterindepthaudit ontheaccounts.Theauditor generalonlyauditsabout10 percent of an agency's expenditure I know that in the last parliament, the Leader of the Opposition, AubreyNortonandhisteam wrotetotheAuditorGeneral requesting audits be conducted on certain projects which include the Government's Complex, whichisbeingconstructedat the Haags Bosch Landfill site to the tune of $15.8B, and we know that over $8B plus has already been spent and we have not seen value forthatmoney Thatwasone project we requested of the Auditor General to examine indetail.Itrusthedidinthis repoort We also did ask about the Belle Vue Pump Station and several other pump stations the cash grant distributions, ” Mahipaulsaid. He told the press that he also wants to see greater scrutiny at the level of the constitutional agencies Mahipaulnotedthat“The (Continuedonpage17)
Acontingent of four top Draught players left the shores destined forTrinidad &Tobagotoparticipateinan InternationalDraughtsOpen Championship from September26toOctober6.
The Tournament will attract players from over 22 countries, where the grand showdownwilltakeplaceat the Metro Hotel, Southern Main Road, Couva. Former
Grand Master International Alexander Shvartsman and other prominent Draught Icons would be part of the action. Draught players are inforatreatasTrinidadand
Tobag
o showcase their vibrant cultureandhospitalitytoall participants.
The four players from Guyana are: Jiaram, who is
Association. Jiaram has an FMJDrating,havingplayed inthelastPANAMinCosta Rica. He won many local competitions, including the National Championships H
international outings and is
contingent.
Floyd Cumberbatch, who hails from Linden, is another aggressive player
(L-R) Dr. Ivor English, Jiaram and Floyd Cumberbatch
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You'll find that things are slipping nicely into place for you today, Aries Your persuasivemannerandgentle nudges are just enough to get peoplewhereyouwantthem.
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Your dreams won't come true unless you believe in and act onthem,Gemini.Nooneelse is going to do it for you. Unless you have a fairy godmother, you need to take mattersintoyourownhands.
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If people hassle you or give you a hard time about your appearance today, pay them nomind,Cancer Youhavethe righttoliveyourlifeanyway youwantto.
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Reachforthepotofgoldatthe end of the rainbow, Leo. It's closerthanyouthink.Indeed, your dreams are completely within your reach, and there are huge forces at work helping you achieve your goals.
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Expand your mind to its furthest reaches today, Libra.
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Your mind may seem rather cloudy today, Scorpio, but don't let this hinder you. In fact, you'll find that you can use this feeling of fantasy to your advantage. Try to bring moremagicintoyourlife.
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who is much relied on.This would be Floyd’s first international outing, and he hopes to secure an FMJD rating Floyd has won s
Championship matches locally
Dr IvorBurnettEnglish, President of Transport Sports Club, is expected to have a test exposure to international Draughts. Dr English has secured places in local competitions and is expected to live up to expectations.
Ravi Rampersaud, a Guyanese who resides in Grenada, but supports our localfederation.Raviplayed
tournamentinGuyana.Ravi willjointheteaminTrinidad and Tobago. He is expected todowellinhisgamessince he is practicing with top playersinGrenada.Ravihas secured sponsorship from the local company Tokyo Motors to print jerseys for theplayers.
BySamuelWhyte
The Price Is Right Supermarket T20 Blast Second Division cricket competition, which is the biggest in Berbice and possibly Guyana, is in its second edition. It is sponsored solely by Danesh Roopnarine [Boyco] of the Price Is Right Supermarket and organised by the Upper C
rentyne Cricket Association(UCCA).
Thesecondeditionofthe Price Is Right T20 Blast Cricket competition for
Corentyne is at the Semi Finals stage. Two games wereplayedrecently In an anticipated fierce battle between No 64 Fighting Marines and YakusariCaribeattheNo70 Spartan Ground. No 64 Fighting Marines won by 6 wickets.
Yakusari Caribs batted first and were dismissed for 117 with R. Bownauth 27 andA.Motie24werethetop scorers. Bowling for The Fighting Marines, L. Sandy pickedup4wicketswhileT Singhsnaredthree. Inreply
No64FightingMarinesledby C Francewith61runsandS Embarack26passedthescore forthelossoffourwickets In a match at the No 69Vikings GroundbetweenNo72CutN load and Crabwood Creek SportsClub.No72CutNload wonby16runs.No72CutN loadtookfirststrikeandwere dismissed for 97 with D. Chatterpaulmaking36.
Crabwood Creek Sports Club in reply fell for 81 in 18.1 overs with I.Adams 31 thetopscorer BowingforNo72CutN Load D Chatterpaul and
D.Ramdat picked up three wicketseach.
Theteamsremainingare: No 72 All Star, No 64 FightingMarinesandNo.72 CutNLoad. Adrawingwill beheldtodeterminethetwo teams that will play while oneteamwilldrawthebyeto the final which is set for the No. 69 Vikings Ground
Some 18 teams were registered to take part in the tournament which is being playedonaknockoutbasis.
The teams that were scheduled to participate are-
Crabwood Creek Sports Club, Crabwood Creek Bomb Squad, Crabwood CreekGladiators, LinePath Cricket Club, Line Path
Raptors, Skeldon Titans, Scottsburg United, No. 73 YoungWarriors, No.72All Stars, No. 72 Cut N Load, No.71CC, No.70Spartans, No.69Vikings, No.68Turn Team , No. 64 Fighting Marines, No. 48 Challengers, No. 43 Scorpions and Yakusari Caribs.
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October 10 in Delhi, is their second of six series in the 2025-27 World Test Championshipcycle.Theircyclebeganwith the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in England, where India drew the five-Test series2-2.
Havingearned28outofthemaximumof 60 available points for five Tests, India are third in the WTC points table, with 4667 percentagepoints AustraliaandSriLankaare
above them with 100 and 6667 percentage points respectively West Indies have zero percentage points, having lost three Tests to AustraliainJune-July India’ssquadforWest Indies Tests: Shubman Gill (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal,KLRahul,BSaiSudharsan,Devdutt Padikkal,DhruvJurel(wk),RavindraJadeja (vice-capt), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, MohammedSiraj,PrasidhKrishna,Kuldeep Yadav,NJagadeesan(wk)
Shubman Gill will lead in his second Test series after debuting in the position in England. (BCCI)
(Cricinfo) - Ravindra Jadeja has been named the vice-captainoftheIndiaTest squad for the two West Indiesmatchesnextmonthit’s his first time in the position,thoughhehasbeen vice-captain in ODIs and T20Isinthepast.
Shubman Gill will lead inhissecondTestseriesafter debuting in the position in Englandearlierthisyear,but the injured Rishabh Pant, whowasthevice-captainon the tour of England, hasn’t recovered sufficiently to make the squad. Pant, who had fractured his foot while batting in the fourth Test in
England, is currently recovering at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Dhruv Jurel and N Jagadeesan are the twospecialistwicketkeepers in the squad, with Jurel expected to be the first choice to stand behind the stumps. Jasprit Bumrah is also part of the squad, although there is only three day’s gap between theAsia Cup final, on September 28 in Dubai, and the start of the firstTest against West Indies from October2inAhmedabad. From the expanded squad that toured England,
Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh and Shardul Thakur have missed out, along with Pant Abhimanyu, Akash DeepandKambojhavebeen includedintheRestofIndia squad for the Irani Cup, whichwillbeplayedagainst Vidarbha from October 1 in Nagpur Of them, Akash Deep had reported to the CoErecentlytorecoverfrom anigglehehadpickedupin England,whichkepthimout of the Duleep Trophy and recentIndiaAmatches.
Coming in are Axar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal and
Jagadeesan, who had been flown in for the final Test after Pant picked up his injury
OntheexclusionofNair, who had scored 205 runs in eight innings in England with a best of 57, chairman ofselectorsAjitAgarkarsaid at a press conference in Dubaiwhileannouncingthe squad: “We expected more from Karun. Padikkal offers alittlebitmoreatthispoint.
Wish we could give everyone 15-20 Tests, unfortunately it doesn’t workthatway Padikkalwas in the Test squad in Australia, played against England in Dharamsala, got a fifty there. He’s shown
some decent form. Frankly, weexpectedabitmorefrom Karun.”
Meanwhile, one of Nair’s likely replacements, Sarfaraz Khan, is currently recoveringfromaninjury
The rest of the squad wears a familiar look, and with spin expected to play a bigger part at home than pace, India have named Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Axar as the three spinbowlingallrounders,aswell as Kuldeep Yadav Nitish Kumar Reddy is the fastbowling allrounder, with Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna the frontlinequicks.
O n B u m r a h ’ s
availability - it had been confirmed before the fiveTest tour of England that he would play only three Tests to manage his workloadAgarkarsaid,“Thisteamhas been picked for both the Tests, so he’s available for both Tests. We’ve had a fair break after England He didn’t play the fifth Test [at The Oval] either So there’s been a five-week break Even this tournament [Asia Cup] has been fairly spaced out till the last week. So no, he’s ready and keen to play bothTestmatches.”
India’s twoTests against West Indies, starting on October2inAhmedabadand (Continuedonpage24)
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will once again roll out its National Development Programme this Saturday at the Andrew “Six Head” LewisGyminAlbouystown, with national coach Lennox Daniels taking charge from ringside.
Traditionally aimed at nurturing up-and-coming fighters who are just stepping between the ropes, t
programme carries a much widerscope.
With the 8th Annual Caribbean Schoolboys and
confirmed that the initiative has been expanded to include Guyana’s elite boxers The regional showd
set for November at the Cliff AndersonSportsHall,holds specialsignificance.Guyana was the birthplace of the tournament,whichhassince grown into one of the C a r i b b
m
s t anticipated developmental events on the amateur boxingcalendar
N o w, w i t h t h e competition returning to local soil, the GBA is doubling down on preparations to ensure its boxers answer the bell in peakcondition.
“Wewanttohavealook at all our boxers,” Daniels
explained, while adding, “While we usually focus on theyoungtalents,Ithinkit’s important for us to see what theEliteshavebeendoingas well.”
The long-serving coach noted that the programme will be crucial in shaping Guyana’s squad for November, where local pugilists will aim to defend home turf against the region’sbestyoungfighters.
Daniels highlighted that theGBA’svisionisnotonly to develop but also to unearth new talent, expanding the nation’s pool of fighters ready for the internationalstage.
“The Programme will see boxers from all gyms competing on Saturday, and we will continue every Saturday leading up to the team’s selection for the CaribbeanChampionships,” Daniels said, hinting at intense sessions filled with sparring, fitness drills, and technicalevaluations.
Daniels said hosting the championships provides both an opportunity and a challenge to showcase the depth of local talent while also setting the stage for futurechampions. Headded that the GBA’s approach ensures that no fighter is overlooked, regardless of if they’re now stepping into the ring, or seasoned elites sharpening their skills for regionalsupremacy
ST JOHN’S, Antigua –Cricket West Indies (CWI) has congratulated Quentin Sampsononbeingnamedthe Breakout Player of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), following an outstanding debut season with the GuyanaAmazonWarriors.
Several young players put their hands up for the award with eye-catching performances during the August 14 – September 21 tournament, having earned their opportunity through standoutperformancesinthe CWI Breakout League earlierthisyear
Notably, Ackeem Auguste shone for the St.
Lucia Kings, highlighted by a fluent 73 against the Guyana Amazon Warriors, while spi
opment of talent throughout the region
n
Bidaisee impressed with the ball,capturing7wickets for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at an economy rateof8 04
Also putting their names on the map with
KarimaGore Sampson, however,
consistency and matchwinning impact In eight matches, he scored 241
runsatanaverageof40 16 and a strike rate of 153, including a career-best 76 tha
victoryforhisteam
His ability to rise to the occasion underlined h
temperamentatthislevel “ Q
performances, as well as
those of others this season, are both pleasing and encouraging for West Indies Cricket, ” said Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket.
“They have shown that our emerging players can step up and deliver when they are given the opportunity.”
Coming in areAxar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal and Jagadeesan, who had been flown in for the final Test after Pant picked up his injury. (Getty Images)
The 8th annual Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships is also fast approaching …forms part of preparation for Caribbean Championships
