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Woman killed; boyfriend injured after car ploughs into crowd at Corentyne nightclub
Manisha Bhiro, 22, died from her injuries, while Aaron Seegobin, her partner, is a patient at the New Amsterdam Hospital
Screenshot photograph showing Prem Narine (right) shooting at Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed’s vehicle
Alexander questions GECOM Solomon wants GTUC demands release Chair’s authority answers on GTE of opposition leader to meet diplomats spending as Dec. ...as commission remains paralysed
deadline looms to attend parliament
Guyana receives US$26M in royalty as AGM rakes in US$334M from gold in first half of 2026
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Solomon wants answers on GTE spending as Dec. deadline looms As the December deadline approaches for the first power from the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, concerns are mounting over the cost of the development and whether it will finally bring an end to the country’s persistent blackouts. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament (MP) Sharma Solomon, is demanding answers from the Government of Guyana (GoG) on how much money has been spent on the project to date and what measures have been implemented to ensure Guyanese do not continue to face blackouts while the power plant remains under construction. Solomon said, “Daily the working people of this country are expected to endure rising living costs, pay their electricity bills and still wonder how many more times in the same day blackouts will leave them without power.” The MP noted that amid
an El Niño crisis, when temperatures are already unbearable, electricity outages during the day and at night only add to the suffering of Guyanese. “Families are left in homes without light, fans or the basic comfort of electricity. Schools are forced to function in extreme heat, sometimes without electricity or water, while children struggle to learn under conditions that should never be acceptable,” he said. He noted that the elderly, vulnerable citizens and ordinary working families are equally affected by the disruptions, while some small businesses have reported significant losses due to power outages. Solomon said the Government has acknowledged the strain under which the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. is currently operating, questioning the administration’s competence in planning for and preparing
for the country’s rapid economic growth. GPL has reported that peak electricity demand increased from 221 megawatts (MW) in 2025 to approximately 257 MW in September 2026. The stateowned utility also recorded an increase in its customer base from approximately 201,000 in 2020 to 250,000. Against this backdrop, Solomon said, “These figures should not have come as a surprise. Population growth, expanding economic activity and increased electricity consumption require planning ahead. What Guyanese would like to know is why did Government allow demand to outpace the reliability of the electricity supply, and why consumers must continue to bear the consequences of inadequate preparation.” The MP said that instead of ensuring electricity generation capacity grows alongside demand, the
administration has resorted to short-term measures, including renting power ships to address the shortfall. He said, “Guyanese deserve an explanation for the decisions that brought the country to this position, particularly when alternative generation arrangements and the strengthening of the existing system should have formed part of a properly planned energy strategy. Such as the dual fuel system at Garden of Eden, that this government had committed on developing.” Solomon pointed out that residents of Linden recently took to the streets to protest against persistent power disruptions, yet communities across the country continue to suffer from blackouts. “The Gas-to-Energy project was presented to Guyanese as a major solution to the country’s electricity problems, with promises of cheaper electricity and a 50% reduction in power bills. However, this project is already significantly behind
Woman killed; boyfriend injured after car ploughs into crowd at Corentyne nightclub
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22-year-old woman was killed and her boyfriend seriously injured after a car ploughed into a gathering outside the Dragon Night Club at Nigg, Corentyne, on Sunday morning. The dead woman has been identified as Manisha Bhiro, a market vendor of Lot 8 Springlands Housing Scheme, Corentyne. Her boyfriend, Aaron Seegobin, also of the same address, is hospitalised at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. Police in Region Six confirmed that the incident involved a black Toyota Fielder wagon, registration number PAJ 1126, driven by Charles Junior Angel, a 28y e a r- o l d f i s h e r m a n o f N u m b e r 5 4 Vi l l a g e , Corentyne. According to police, the incident occurred at about 02:00 hrs and involved a confrontation outside the nightclub during which the vehicle reportedly struck a group of people twice. Investigations so far
Manisha Bhiro, 22, died from her injuries, while Aaron Seegobin, her partner, is a patient at the New Amsterdam Hospital. indicate that four men approached Seegobin while he was purchasing food from an outlet near the nightclub and accused him of using verbally offensive
expressions. The men reportedly surrounded Seegobin, resulting in a physical confrontation. Police said Angel
subsequently armed himself with a cutlass and rushed to assist Seegobin, who was being attacked by the men. H o w e v e r, d u r i n g t h e confrontation, Angel reportedly lost the weapon. He then proceeded to his car and drove aggressively into the group, striking Bhiro. Angel reportedly continued driving west for approximately 200 metres before turning around and heading east, where he again drove into the gathering. Police said Bhiro was struck a second time, while Seegobin was flung approximately 10 feet from the point of impact. The injured couple was subsequently rushed to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where Bhiro was pronounced dead on arrival. Seegobin was later transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital for further medical attention. Angel was arrested and is currently in police custody at the Albion Police Station, assisting investigators with the ongoing probe.
APNU MP, Sharma Solomon schedule, with costs exceeding initial projections and its promised benefits still uncertain,” Solomon said. The Shadow Minister of Natural Resources noted that the offshore pipeline, which will transport natural gas to the power plant, has already been laid, with more than US$2 billion committed to the project. He said Guyanese were promised an era of reliable and affordable electricity but are still waiting for those promises to be fulfilled. Solomon called on the Government to explain the reasons for the delay in delivering the major project and whether citizens can still expect the promised 50% reduction in their electricity bills. He further pointed out that GPL has announced approximately US$800 million in infrastructure investments and expects significant improvements in reliability by mid-2027. “Guyanese want to know how much of this investment will directly reduce blackouts, improve voltage and strengthen supply in communities such as Linden, rather than simply hearing another round of promises,” he said. The MP maintained that the development of Guyana’s natural resources must mean more than increased production figures, billions in revenue and impressive Government announcements. Instead, he said, the country’s natural resource wealth must translate into tangible improvements in the daily lives of citizens. “Oil and gas wealth cannot be celebrated while children sit in hot classrooms, elderly citizens endure power cuts, market
vendors throw away spoiled goods and families remain uncertain about their electricity supply. The test of energy development is not how much gas is produced or how much money is spent. It is whether ordinary Guyanese receive reliable, affordable electricity,” he said. Solomon called on the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, to inform the nation of “the current total cost of the Gasto-Energy project, what is the revised date for commercial operation, and what independently verified reduction in residential electricity bills and power outages is the Government prepared to guarantee?” More importantly, he said, the Government must explain what immediate measures will be taken to ensure Guyanese are not left enduring continued blackouts while waiting for a project that was presented as the solution to their electricity woes. Solomon said, “Guyanese deserve electricity that is affordable, sustainable and reliable, bills they can afford and a government that plans before a crisis develops, not one that waits until working people take to the streets before acknowledging the problem.” The 300-MW GTE project was initially expected to begin operations in December 2024. However, the contractor, Lindsayca, has reportedly indicated to the Government that 57 MW will be added to the national grid before the end of 2026. All turbines are expected to be operational by mid-2027, when the project is expected to deliver its full 300 MW capacity.
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EDITORIAL
Bribing governments
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hy should it be a surprise, that so many whitecollar crimes go uninvestigated and unpunished? Why should it jolt the system, as citizens are now learning, that a major crime, such as murder, went uncharged? What was as big as a public secret could get is now enjoying the sanitising of sunlight, due to the long-delayed revelations that the governments accepted bribes from an alleged criminal perpetrator. The court proceedings involving the Mohameds have stirred up old suspicions, given life to long held beliefs, and put the government of the last two, even three, decades under significant heat. As it stands currently, there is a packed basket of crimes lodged against the Mohameds, one of whom is Guyana’s leader of the opposition. They range from bloodless whitecollar crimes to ones where blood flooded the street, as in murder. It is helpful that the new allegations are coming out now. But does the law and the upholding of it, does this country’s system of justice and the delivery of it, have to depend on friends and allies falling out in the worst way, and becoming the ugliest of political foes? That is not justice. That is corruption on a magnitude still to be believed. When evidence of murder lead in a direction, with the smoking guns well in hand, and there is no charge of murder, how many millions made the loss of a life worthless? The question is relevant. There is the latest allegation from a prosecutor of the people of successive governments of Guyana being bribed by the Mohameds for decades. In open court proceedings, an agent fighting for the PPP/C Government makes that amazing allegation about bribes. Realistically, it is not amazing at all, given the charmed life, the legal immunities seemingly extended not only to the Mohameds, but others with millions to throw at politicians, as if such was cakeshop money. There are some crimes that disappeared off the law enforcement radars too quickly and too effortlessly, of which the Curacao gold boat bust was once. Documents were shared government to government around 2012, and the follow-up investigations that should have happened here simply went out of sight, as in buried underground. A crime, several of them, as big as the Curacao gold boat development, just does not vanish like that, does not get loss in the Guyana Police labyrinth. What the lawyer said in court is of intense interest, should open more than a few eyes (and those minds that are closed). The Curacao gold boat bust could not have been made to go away on the decision of the Guyana Police Force alone. There is the apparatus that stands about the Police, and in which it is enmeshed. That is the Guyana government of the time, which was the PPP/C. The man said successive governments, which drags the APNU-AFC Coalition into this dirty business. It is a neat trick by the PPP/C Government, but has relevance. The APNU-AFC succeeded the PPP/C Government in May, 2015, not such a considerable time after the Curacao gold boat bust. What did it do to revive investigations? How far did that go, if such ever got off the ground, for starters? Since seemingly not much was done, maybe other than a peekand-wink, was a bribe involved, and how much was it? It could not have been cheap, not with some of the dirty money men in the Coalition. A gold boat bust is a curiosity for a time. A street-level, execution-style murder brings the fragility of life into focus. We are focusing on one in the vicinity of the official residence of Guyana’s head of state. Despite the hail of bullets, the PPP/C Government did not appear to be unusually concerned, or angry at the brazenness of those who dared to kill a man so close to the president’s residence, with his family there. Why was that, and what murder
‘Comatose GECOM’ needs urgent judicial or legislative intervention DEAR EDITOR, In the news is the meeting between the chairperson, and chief elections officer (CEO) of GECOM with the American, British, Canadian, French, and European Union heads of missions. This meeting places a comatose GECOM in the spotlight. Imagine, GECOM as a commission has not met since 17th September, 2025 due to the chair‘s refusal to convene a meeting of the commission, however, out of the blues it is announced that the Chair and the CEO convened a meeting with the Heads of Diplomatic Missions to discuss matters pertaining to the conduct of elections in Guyana. This meeting raises three fundamental questions: what‘s the authenticity of, and purpose for, such a meeting, and what, and from whom, action is required to de-comatose GECOM? Those questions are posed against the following background: - 1. The Chairperson of GECOM has single handedly frozen the operation of the Commission on the spurious ground that she is uncertain about the status of the Opposition appointed commissioners in view of the Leader of the Opposition contestation of their right to continue as commissioners as opposed to his right to appoint new commissioners. The Chair‘s
actual contention was “I am guided by Article 161 (3) (b) of the Constitution as to the composition of the Commission, which will be decided on the convening of Parliament”. Factually, she halted the operation of the Commission, and ostensibly argued that she awaited the convening of Parliament for the matter to be determined. Parliament has long since convened; not addressed the issue; and not been asked to do so by her, yet she maintains her posture and has not convened a meeting of the Commission. 2. What authority does she have to hold discussions with the Diplomatic Corps on behalf of a commission which has been decommissioned, albeit unilaterally and unlawfully, but de facto by virtue of her freezing its operations as of September, 2025, more so, to discuss matters that clearly fall within the purview of a constituted and sitting commission? Not only does it raise the question of who is she representing. It also raises the question of the substance of the discussion, since there would have been no meeting of minds by the Commission on the matters that could be addressed in a purposeful and meaningful meeting with external agencies, to wit diplomatic missions. 3. In that regard, it would seem injudicious for the delegation to have met with
her, given her rogue status (her own application of the constitutional provision for the appointment of commissioners can also be applied to her), and their obligation to relate to legitimate state agencies or agents in the conduct of inter-state relations, which is what they have been accredited to do. The conduct of the current Chairperson of GECOM may even be seen to be treasonable, if treason is defined as “betraying, or attempting to subvert the authority of the state to which one owes allegiance.” In that regard note should be taken of the following consequences of the actions of the Chair: 1. Facilitation of the submission of a budget that does not represent the meeting of minds of the Commission, the body constitutionally mandated to manage the affairs of GECOM, including the determination of the budgetary estimates for s u b m i s s i o n f o r parliamentary appropriation. 2. The undermining of the intended critical work of the Commission, to wit the evaluation of the conduct of the last elections; the operationalisation of the right of prisoners, party elections officials, and offshore workers, among others, to vote. 3. The non-fulfilment of the commitment to
implement additional elements of bio-metrics in the electoral system, to wit digital fingerprint identification, and the myriad of valid and pertinent recommendations which were made by the observer missions and acknowledged and accepted by the Commission and major stakeholders. 4. Stymieing the conduct of local government elections that are constitutionally due. 5. In-attention on the finalisation of GECOM‘s manuals on administration, finances and human resource management. 6. In-attention to the filling of critical vacancies, i.e. chief accountant, assistant chief elections o f f i c e r, d e p u t y c h i e f e l e c t i o n s o ff i c e r, I T manager, et al; and 7. Her alleged contrived evasion of appearing in Court, in relation to the ongoing cases against elections officials. GECOM is in a contrived state of crisis, and in need of judicial and or legislative intervention in relation to the standing of the commissioners including the chair. This crisis requires urgent attention, rather that the silence and countenance of the powers that be, including the Diplomatic Corps. Yours sincerely, Vincent Alexander GECOM Commissioner
ANUG stands firm with the downtrodden in this critical phase of our nation’s building DEAR EDITOR, On this auspicious occasion of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) extends warm greetings to every Guyanese, regardless of faith or creed. Though we speak today in the language of one tradition, the truths this festival carries belong to us all. Deepavali lauds the divine attributes of Goddess Latchmi, who in her principal role dispels darkness and bestows wealth in all its forms. But let us
understand wealth rightly. The light of Latchmi is not the glow of gold alone; it is the radiance of knowledge over ignorance, of justice over persecution, of clarity over ambiguity, and of transparency over the shadows in which corruption thrives. Her light is the enemy of every darkness — including the darkness of non-transparency that too often shrouds the public purse. Nor can we forget the deeper philosophy of this season. The lights of Deepavali beckoned Triumphant Lord Rama back
mystery did that cover up? To the lawyer’s point, how many millions were involved to keep that quiet, then cold? More broadly, there could be many more bribes with many more major crimes covered up involving more people. Crimes where blood flowed, crimes where taxpayers were cheated, and crimes where money passed.
to Ayodhya — not merely to celebrate a homecoming, but to honour a victory won by Rama himself over the negativities of Ravana. The lesson endures: light does not triumph by accident. It must be earned through courage, through the defeat of arrogance and wrong, and through a people’s resolve to walk the righteous path together. We light our deyas in that same spirit. ANUG stands firm with the downtrodden in this critical phase of our nation’s building. We hold the conviction that the wealth of this land — its resources, its opportunities, its promise — must be equitably disbursed to all Guyanese, and not hoarded by a select few. A lamp hidden under a basket
l i g h t n o o n e ’s p a t h . Likewise, a nation’s riches locked away from its people, or shared only among the privileged, betray the very meaning of the festival we celebrate. Let every deya lit tonight be a small rebellion against darkness — a declaration that ignorance will yield to learning, that persecution will yield to justice, that ambiguity will yield to honesty, and that the wealth of Guyana will find its way into the homes of all her children. May the light of Deepavali illumine our nation’s path to equity, integrity, and genuine unity. Shubh Deepavali. Happy Deepavali, Guyana. Regards, A New and United Guyana (ANUG)
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Guyanese Americans relive Climate change and local action in developing countries the magic of Diwali in Guyana DEAR EDITOR, The latest warning from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) regarding the widening climate adaptation financing gap should serve as a sobering wake-up call for developing countries, particularly those most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. While the international community continues to negotiate financial commitments and establish ambitious climate targets, the reality is that millions of people remain increasingly exposed to the devastating consequences of flooding, droughts, rising temperatures, coastal erosion and other climaterelated hazards. The challenge before us is no longer simply to acknowledge the threat of climate change, but to determine how urgently and effectively we respond to it. According to UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2026: Ready? Not, released on 4th November, 2026, developing countries will require approximately US$305 billion annually by 2035 to meet their climate adaptation needs. Yet, even if international public adaptation financing is tripled by 2035, in keeping with the commitments made by governments, it would satisfy only between 20 and 29 per cent of projected requirements. This leaves a substantial financing shortfall at a time when global temperatures are projected to reach and potentially exceed the critical 1.5°C threshold. The implications are profound: the countries and communities with the greatest vulnerabilities are facing a future in which the resources required to protect their populations, economies and infrastructure remain
significantly inadequate. These findings u n d e r s c o r e a n uncomfortable but unavoidable reality: developing countries cannot afford to make their climate resilience strategies entirely dependent on the expectation that international financial assistance will eventually materialise. While developed countries must honour their obligations and strengthen their climate financing commitments, vulnerable nations must simultaneously assume greater responsibility for advancing practical adaptation measures within their own national, regional and community settings. International support is indispensable, but it cannot become a substitute for local initiative, national leadership and collective responsibility. Guyana provides a particularly compelling example of why this approach is necessary. As a low-lying coastal state, with a substantial proportion of its population, economic activities and critical infrastructure concentrated along the coast, Guyana faces considerable exposure to flooding, sea-level rise, coastal erosion and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Our continued dependence on effective drainage and irrigation systems, sea defences, water management infrastructure and other protective measures makes climate adaptation not merely an environmental consideration, but a fundamental pillar of national development, economic security and public health and public safety. H o w e v e r, c l i m a t e adaptation must extend well beyond major infrastructure investments and
government-led interventions. It must become an integral part of local governance, community development, public education, institutional planning and individual responsibility. Indeed, the effectiveness of national climate policies will ultimately be determined by their impact at the community level, where people experience the consequences of climate change and where many practical solutions must be implemented. It is against this background that Mindful Guyana Inc. urges the Government of Guyana, local democratic organs, civil society organisations, private sector stakeholders, educational institutions and communities to intensify their efforts to implement practical, inclusive and locally responsive climate adaptation initiatives. Among the priority areas requiring sustained attention are: 1. Strengthening community preparedness and disaster resilience. Communities should be encouraged and supported to develop, regularly review and practise local disaster preparedness plans. This should include identifying vulnerable households, establishing reliable communication networks, designating emergency contacts and ensuring that residents understand the appropriate actions to take before, during and after extreme weather events. Preparedness must become a culture rather than a reaction to disaster. 2. Improving drainage, s a n i t a t i o n a n d environmental management. Greater emphasis must be placed on the regular maintenance of drains, Continued on page 6
Who benefits from a PPP-PNC union DEAR EDITOR, October 1992 did not bring Democracy to Guyana. Guyanese were allowed to put an ‘x’ on the ballot paper with the belief that their choice of representatives will make everyone’s lives better. Instead, voters witnessed that Guyana was managed primarily for the elected and selected few. The change of government under the APNU and AFC coalition
saw similar abuse of privilege by the new kids in the driving seats. Guyana’s elite politicians do not need an easier path to power. The politicians must always be accountable to the electorate. The abuse of fear-of-theother induced loyalty must not continue to be a campaign tool. A combined PPP-PNC risks removing the necessity of political rivalry which helps to improve
governance. Instead of machinations to stay in power, the focus should be on developing meaningful constitutional, electoral and governance reforms with fit-for-purpose institutions, creating a political system for a truly inclusive democratic Guyana. Is this not a more genuine way to serve the nation? Sincerely, Faiyaz Alli
DEAR EDITOR, For many Guyanese Americans, Diwali is much more than an annual religious celebration. It is also a cherished connection to childhood, family, village life, worshipping by Hindus, and a homeland that remains close to their hearts, even after decades (from 1960s) of living abroad. Guyanese immigrants in USA, those from 1960s thru 1980s) find themselves reminiscing about the extraordinary atmosphere surrounding the Festival of Lights in their homeland. Their memories are filled with glowing clay deyas, simple but beautifully decorated homes without all the fancy lights and glossy trimmings and fireworks, the aroma of traditional Indian delicacies, temple prayers, cultural concerts, and the excitement of the season of travelling from village to village to admire the illuminated deyas around the yard and on the steps, windows, in front of doors, etc. For many, those were unforgettable years when Diwali was not simply a Hindu religious observance but a national cultural celebration that brought together people of different ethnicities and religious backgrounds. Non-Hindus also partook in the celebration as guests at homes of Hindus for feats. The excitement of Diwali began weeks before the actual festival. Hindu families embarked on extensive preparations to welcome Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Homes were thoroughly cleaned, painted and decorated. Lawns were trimmed, gardens beautified, and new curtains, bed sheets, furniture coverings and
household decorations were purchased. Families shopped for new clothes, groceries, coconut oil, ghee, wicks and clay deyas. The preparations were undertaken with great care because Diwali was regarded as an occasion for welcoming prosperity and beginning anew. In villages, the anticipation was unmistakable. Children were particularly excited. They knew that Diwali meant a school holiday, delicious sweets, family gatherings, visits to relatives and, above all, the spectacular lighting of deyas. For many families, preparations also involved fasting, prayer and abstaining from certain foods and activities before the festival. Perhaps the most enduring memory of Diwali in those decades was the lighting of clay deyas. On Diwali night, families placed rows of illuminated lamps along windowsills, doorways, staircases, verandas, rooftops and garden pathways. Coconut oil or ghee was poured into the little earthen containers, cotton wicks were carefully positioned, and the lamps were lit as darkness descended. The sight was breathtaking. Entire neighbourhoods appeared transformed into oceans of flickering lights. Some
families created elaborate arrangements and geometric patterns with their deyas, while others decorated their front yards with colourful designs and religious symbols. There was an informal competition among households to see who could produce the most attractive display. Children and adults alike would drive or walkthrough neighbouring villages to admire the decorations. Only a few families could afford the electronic lights and they came late 1970s when the country was swept with blackouts for weeks at a time. Unlike today’s elaborate electronic lighting systems, the beauty of those earlier celebrations came largely from simple earthen lamps, handmade decorations and the enthusiasm of families working together. For many Guyanese Americans, the memory of a grandmother or mother carefully lighting the first diya remains one of the most emotional recollections of their childhood. Diwali was also a feast for the senses. The preparation of traditional Indian delicacies was an important family activity. Kitchens became busy places as mothers, grandmothers and other relatives prepared mithai, Continued on page 6
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Ministry seeks contractors to maintain new public washrooms
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he Ministry of L o c a l Government and Regional Development is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced contractors, firms, service providers and investors to provide maintenance services, janitorial supplies and septic tank emptying for public convenience (restroom) facilities across Guyana. According to an expression of interest (EOI) recently published on the ministry’s Facebook page, the initiative forms part of a national effort to improve urban sanitation, public health and environmental management. Kaieteur News had previously reported that earlier this year the ministry invited tenders for the design, construction, financing (where applicable), operation and maintenance of modern public convenience facilities. The latest EOI, however, seeks to secure the services and supplies necessary to maintain the facilities once they are constructed and operational. According to the tender document, the initiative aims to provide safe, hygienic and
accessible restroom facilities for residents and visitors; reduce the indiscriminate disposal of human waste and its associated environmental impacts; support urban renewal and tourism development; and promote sustainable and innovative sanitation solutions. The ministry explained that the scope of services may include general maintenance of the facilities, the provision of janitorial supplies and the emptying of septic tanks. Interested parties have until 16th November, 2026, to submit their expressions of interest to the ministry’s o ff i c e a t F o r t S t r e e t , Kingston. This publication understands that, as part of the Government’s wider efforts to improve urban sanitation, public health and the overall aesthetics of communities, the ministry intends to establish a network of clean, safe, a c c e s s i b l e a n d environmentally sustainable public convenience facilities at strategic locations. In a video posted on her Facebook page last month, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya
Guyanese Americans... From page 5 parsad, mohanbhog, pera, gulab jamoon, ladoo and other sweets. Savoury dishes included bara, phulourie, bhaiganee, aloo, channa, black eye, dhal puri, rice, curry and a variety of vegetarian preparations. One remarkable feature of Diwali was the participation of people from different ethnic and religious communities. AfroGuyanese, Indo-Guyanese, Amerindians and people of mixed ancestry joined in the festivities. Non-Hindu neighbours eagerly anticipated invitations to Diwali dinners and the distribution of traditional sweets. Children from all backgrounds enjoyed the holiday, visited decorated homes and admired the displays of deyas. The Diwali motorcade became another major attraction. Introduced in 1974 by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, it developed into a spectacular annual procession featuring elaborately decorated and illuminated floats depicting Hindu religious themes, accompanied by music, dance and cultural
performances. Thousands of spectators lined the streets to witness the procession, demonstrating how a religious festival had become a major national cultural attraction. The motorcade also helped introduce Hindu traditions to people who might otherwise have had limited exposure to them. For the younger generation, Diwali celebrations in schools were particularly memorable. This writer organised the first Diwali celebrations at Corentyne High School in 1976. Hindu students’ societies and cultural organisations organised concerts featuring Indian classical and folk dances, songs, devotional music, skits and dramatic presentations based on episodes from the Ramayana. When Guyanese began migrating in substantial numbers to the United States during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, they carried these traditions and memories with them. Yours truly, Vishnu Bisram
Manickchand, showcased a newly installed public washroom unit. The minister explained that the facilities would be installed across the country, with some locations receiving two units and others four, depending on the needs of the area. “These are going up across the country. You may see two units or four units depending on where they are, in public spaces for usage by the public, public conveniences so that people don’t have to relieve themselves on the streets,” Manickchand said. She also urged members of the public to use the facilities responsibly and take proper care of them.
Public washroom facilities installed through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
Climate change and local action in developing... From page 5 canals, culverts and waterways, alongside effective solid waste management. Indiscriminate dumping and the obstruction of drainage channels undermine national efforts to reduce flooding. Local authorities and residents must therefore work together to promote responsible waste disposal, protect waterways and organise sustained community clean-up initiatives. 3. Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. Mangroves, wetlands, forests and other natural ecosystems provide essential environmental services and contribute significantly to climate resilience. Their conservation, restoration and sustainable management must be incorporated into local adaptation strategies. Nature-based solutions should complement engineered infrastructure as part of a balanced approach to reducing climate risks. 4. Advancing climatesmart and resilient agriculture. Agriculture remains important to livelihoods, food security and economic development throughout the developing world. Farmers must therefore be supported through education, technical assistance and access to appropriate technologies and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Improved water management, suitable crop varieties, sustainable farming methods and better access to climate information can help reduce vulnerability and protect agricultural productivity. 5. Expanding public
education and climate awareness. Climate change education must reach beyond formal institutions and become a continuous national awareness effort involving schools, workplaces, religious organisations, community groups and households. Citizens need to understand the causes and consequences of climate change, the risks facing their communities and the practical measures they can adopt to reduce vulnerability. An informed population is better positioned to participate meaningfully in building national resilience. 6. Improving early warning and emergency response systems. Communities must have access to timely, reliable and understandable weather and flood warnings, supported by effective communication and emergency response arrangements. Practical provisions for evacuation, emergency assistance and the protection of lives, livelihoods and property should be established, particularly in communities with heightened exposure to climate hazards. It is important to point out that, not every meaningful adaptation intervention requires substantial financial investment at the outset. Some can be initiated through stronger community organisation, public education, volunteerism, partnerships and more effective utilisation of existing resources. Others will undoubtedly require dedicated government financing, specialised technical expertise and
international assistance. The critical requirement is the recognition that climate adaptation must be continuous, planned and measurable, rather than an exercise undertaken only in the aftermath of a disaster. At the same time, we must be unequivocal that local action does not absolve the international community of its responsibilities. Developing countries have contributed comparatively little to the historical accumulation of global greenhouse gas emissions, y e t m a n y f a c e disproportionate exposure to the resulting climate impacts. The principle of climate justice therefore demands that developed countries provide adequate, predictable, accessible and sustainable climate financing to vulnerable nations. Such financing should also be structured in ways that do not deepen existing debt burdens or undermine the development prospects of the very countries it is intended to assist. Mindful Guyana Inc. believes that the climate crisis demands a fundamental shift in our development mindset. We must move away from treating climate change as a distant environmental concern and recognise it for what it is: an immediate and growing threat to economic stability, food and water security, public health, social well-being and national development. Therefore, our response must be proactive rather than reactive, preventive rather than merely remedial, and inclusive rather than
confined to a few institutions or stakeholders. Guyana, has a special opportunity to demonstrate that economic advancement and environmental responsibility can proceed together. Our development trajectory must be accompanied by a deliberate commitment to protecting our natural capital, strengthening community resilience and ensuring that the benefits of national progress are not undermined by inadequate preparation for climate-related risks. Achieving this will require sustained collaboration among government institutions, local authorities, educational institutions, businesses, nongovernmental organisations and, importantly, ordinary citizens. The central message emerging from UNEP’s report is that the international financing available for climate adaptation remains woefully short of what developing countries require. This should strengthen, not weaken, our determination to advocate for climate justice, equitable financing and greater international cooperation. However, we must not allow the financing gap to become an excuse for postponing practical measures that are within our reach. There is much that can and should be done now, using the resources, knowledge and collective capabilities already available to us. Yours faithfully, Royston King Chairman Mindful Guyana Inc. Guyana
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Benjamin Netanyahu has become one of the most divisive figures on the international stage, with his leadership increasingly associated with war, destruction and deepening instability in the Middle East. His political troubles will therefore be welcomed by many who believe the world needs less aggression and more responsible leadership.
The Israeli president’s decision to nominate Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s strongest political rival, to form the next government represents a significant setback for the embattled prime minister. Netanyahu’s coalition lost its parliamentary majority, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with his leadership. However, Eisenkot faces an uphill battle, and his own military doctrine raises questions about whether a change in leadership will translate into a more peaceful Israel.
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GTUC demands release of opposition leader to attend parliament
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he Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) is calling on the Guyana Prison S e r v i c e , j u d i c i a r y, government and legislature to ensure Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is allowed to participate in parliament when it convenes this week, either physically or virtually, with the choice left to him. In a press statement issued on Sunday, GTUC’s General Secretary Lincoln Lewis argued that M o h a m e d ’s c o n t i n u e d detention on an alleged bailable offence under the Cybercrime Act could effectively prevent him from carrying out his c o n s t i t u t i o n a l responsibilities and undermine the rights of those who elected him. Lewis said the o p p o s i t i o n l e a d e r ’s detention has restricted his political activities, freedom of movement and ability to meet with constituents, while also silencing his voice in the National Assembly. The union body questioned the decision by the judiciary and the attorney general’s chambers not to grant Mohamed bail, describing it as a denial of his rights and another troubling period under the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government. Lewis also criticised Attorney General Anil Nandlall S.C., arguing that, as the principal custodian of Guyana’s Constitution and laws, he has a duty to discharge his responsibilities without fear, favour or ill will. The GTUC recalled that Lewis had previously expressed concern that efforts were being made to prevent Mohamed from p e r f o r m i n g h i s constitutional duties as Opposition Leader by keeping him on remand for an alleged offence that is bailable, particularly when he is already on bail for what Lewis described as more serious offences. With Parliament scheduled to convene this week, the GTUC said Mohamed’s absence would reinforce its concerns that his detention is intended to undermine his political participation and the will of the electorate. The union cited Article 155(1) of the Constitution,
Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed
General Secretary of GTUC, Lincoln Lewis a r g u i n g t h a t a parliamentarian can only be barred from sitting in the National Assembly if he is imprisoned during the life of the Assembly to which he was elected. Lewis contended that this provision does not apply to Mohamed, who has not been convicted of any offence. He further called on the Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs, to ensure that the necessary arrangements are made for Mohamed to participate in the sitting, including the option of virtual attendance. According to the GTUC, Mohamed was elected by the people to represent their interests and occupies an office with significant constitutional and political influence, representing almost half of the electorate. It also noted that, based on the Guyana Elections Commission’s declaration, he is the elected leader of the second-largest political force in the country, We Invest In Nationhood (WIN). The organisation maintained that Mohamed deserves the respect and
treatment associated with his office, drawing comparisons with the treatment afforded to the President and Vice President under a previous administration. The GTUC also raised concerns about the safety and well-being of Mohamed and the two police constables, Ryan Greene and Ashton Chappelle, who have also been charged and remanded in connection with the same alleged offence. It warned that the Government would be held responsible for their welfare while in custody. “This matter is about rights and the rule of law. We must not flinch where there exists clear and present danger to our democracy and person, regardless of who is affected or who stands to benefit,” Lewis stated. The GTUC said its position is grounded in its longstanding interest in protecting the welfare and well-being of all workers, whether unionised or nonunionised, and warned against any action that could threaten democratic rights and constitutional protections.
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What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong There are moments in the political life of every nation when the character of its people is tested by whether they have the courage to condemn wrongdoing when it is committed against those with whom they disagree. It is easy to champion justice when the victim belongs to your political tribe. The real test of principle comes when the person wronged is someone whose politics you despise. What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong. Yet in Guyana, the ability to distinguish between principle and partisanship appears to be in increasingly short supply. The latest twist in the Kitty shooting incident ought to give every Guyanese reason for concern. A video recording has now surfaced which, if authentic, appears to raise serious questions about the police account of what transpired. Indeed, the footage reportedly suggests that what was initially presented may have involved something considerably more sinister: a possible attempted political assassination or, at the very least, an act of reckless endangerment. The first order of business must be to establish the authenticity of the recording. Was it altered? Has it been manipulated?
Could it have been generated or modified using artificial intelligence? These are questions that require technical answers, not political speculation. An independent investigation must secure the footage, subject it to forensic examination and establish precisely what happened, who was involved and whether the police account can withstand scrutiny. If the recording is authenticated, Guyana may be confronting an incident that could warrant criminal charges, including attempted murder. No responsible person should prejudge that outcome. But equally, no responsible person should pretend that the possibility does not exist. We have been down this road before. Guyana cannot afford to return to the dark days when allegations of extrajudicial operations threatened the very foundations of public confidence in the State. Recall the controversy surrounding former Home Affairs Minister Ronald Gajraj. He was accused of directing a phantom squad allegedly responsible for extra judicial killings. The allegations generated considerable international concern, with the United States taking a leading role in pressing for an independent commission of inquiry.
The government eventually succumbed to U.S. pressure to establish the commission. Its majority report exonerated Gajraj, although a dissenting opinion concluded that there was circumstantial evidence implicating him. The United States nevertheless indicated that it would have difficulty conducting business with him in his capacity as home affairs minister. Gajraj was subsequently appointed G u y a n a ’s H i g h Commissioner to India. The significance of that episode demonstrated that serious allegations could not simply be waved away. International scrutiny mattered. The demand for an independent inquiry mattered. And the principle that allegations of state involvement in violence must be investigated independently mattered. That is why the foreign diplomatic missions in Guyana must now demonstrate that their commitment to human rights is not selective, episodic or dependent on the political identity of the person allegedly victimised. Those missions, particularly the United States, have previously been outspoken when extrajudicial killings arose. They should bring the same seriousness to the present circumstances. They should
Dem Boys Seh...
When the people get vex, even the selfie camera can turn against you! Dem boys watching what happening in Paraguay and wondering whether some of these politicians in Guyana paying attention. A bank collapse, people losing confidence, and citizens taking to the streets to express their anger. One politician who apparently thought he could use the protest as an opportunity to score political points ended up being dragged through the streets. Now, dem boys nah encouraging nobody to drag anybody, beat anybody or take the law into their own hands. Violence is never the answer. But dem boys understand one thing: the wrath of the people is not something politicians should take lightly. And Guyana got a few politicians who need to understand that the people have long memories. Some of dem does treat de Treasury like a family inheritance still walking around expecting people to greet them, shake their hands and tek selfie with them. Dem boys seh, it time to put down the camera! Why people rushing to tek selfie with some of these politicians? Some of them should be getting questions, not
compliments; scrutiny, not selfies; accountability, not autographs. A politician who has betrayed public trust should not be enjoying the privileges of public admiration. If you see one of these fellows coming, just turn your back and keep walking. Let him experience public indifference! Dem boys seh, politicians accustomed to people waving at them, begging for photographs and singing their praises sometimes forget that the same people who put them on a pedestal can take them down from it. And the people have their votes, their voices, their memories and their refusal to be fooled twice. Paraguay should be a reminder about what can happen when people feel betrayed. Guyana politicians better understand that public office is not a lifetime membership in a private club. Dem boys seh, you can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’t keep fooling all the people and expect them to keep smiling for de camera! Talk half. Leff half.
examine the newly surfaced footage, call for its independent forensic authentication and press for a credible investigation that is insulated from political interference. Human rights cannot be a foreign-policy instrument that is taken out of the cupboard only when the alleged victim happens to be politically convenient. There is something profoundly disturbing about a political culture in which some people appear to believe that wrongdoing becomes less objectionable when committed against their opponents. A person does not surrender the right to life, dignity and due process because he supports a different political party. Neither does defending that
person’s rights amount to endorsing his politics. This is precisely where Guyana must draw a line. We must resist the temptation to turn every incident into a contest of political loyalties. We must also resist the equally dangerous temptation to use political power to determine which allegations deserve investigation and which should be dismissed. If the footage proves authentic, those responsible must face the full consequences of the law. If it proves manipulated or fabricated, that too must be established and those responsible held accountable. There must be no predetermined verdict, no protected personalities and no politically convenient
omissions. What is right is right. What is wrong is wrong. And if we cannot summon the courage to say so when the person wronged is someone whose politics we reject, then our commitment to justice is not a commitment to justice at all. It is merely another expression of partisan convenience. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper)
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BY GHK LALL
Light and darkness, lips to life The light that shines over Guyana must be at its dazzling purest. Not a speck of darkness on the horizon. Not a stray dark spot in the cupboard or under the carpet. When light is at its brightest, what chance for darkness to show its face, to linger? On the occasion of a national holiday, this is my thinking. From my absorption of the holiness that clutches at this land and its occupants, its practitioners, its sponsors, and its godfathers. God has to be happy with Guyana. The forces of darkness
banished. From the Great House to the houses of the limping. When’s the last time a complaint, an objection, was heard from a holy man or holy woman of Guyana? Frankly, what is there to object over? Even more frankly, the holy ones have nothing to do, other than to turn their faces, to hold their noses, and to hold their tongue. They have gotten very good at all three. But when they look away, they run into their worst nightmare: what they don’t want to see. Not to acknowledge. It is the sum of their disappearing acts, their
hypocrisies, how much their posturing has failed, the exposure of their disfiguring willful blindness. Because there is darkness in Guyana, and it is a monstrously evil presence. One from which even the forces of darkness stay far. The light that is so pure, that is preached to be, doesn’t exist. It is not a figment of the imagination. It is a production of skillful fabricators. Remember the holy men and holy women, who only see and speak of brightness. The darkness is in them. A reign of falsehood has taken over them, now become inseparable from their special brand of righteousness. These are the men and women who see no evil, so they are in no position to take a stand for or against the existence of evil in Guyana. Why spoil the triumph of light on a day like this? Why do (say) anything that jeopardizes recognition, inclusion, elevation? Ah, this thing called money, and lusting for it. It is how those who claim ownership of a clean spirit violate and desecrate the light. When the spiritual people have transformed
into princes (and princesses) of the profane, it gives the first glimpses of how much light there really is. The degree to which darkness dominates. Lips work overtime. Righteousness and cleanness towering above all else. Yet those same lips could not be more distant from life, more clashing with the conditions that are so prevalent at every level. The decay. Did anybody die in the wrong way? Yes, there has been those; and the blood and the stench overwhelm. Rot spreads. Did a national institution crack at the seams? Yes, it did; causing collapse. Crisis taking hold. Because when the counting is complete, it’s the crashing down all of those buildings (institutions) to which hard-up, humble, hobbling, and hurting Guyanese look for help. O nly for the people inside to put the squeeze on them, shake them down for a shilling. The humble and hurting of Guyana know about darkness and its human elements. It’s all they know. Deceivers with plastic smiles. A hugger with bright costume, but whose substance is deep darkness
multiplied. Men and women who are students and authorities of sacred texts should be people with expansively extraordinary insights. Yet, there they are: to the greatest extent, a sorry, shabby, sickly lot. Celebrating darkness. Rejoicing in self-imposed ignorance. They are afraid. They value the relationships. They like more the rewards tied to silence. The light that shines through on this day and every day is artificial. The smiles of slick salesmen, sharks in action. But that is sold as light. Sold also is that darkness is no more, because of Guyana’s new light. Coins do glitter, enslave. What is present in Guyana isn’t about the two-faced. It is the demon’s face. So full of brass, it actually lights up. Bright. Bewitching. Beelzebul. Look high, look below. Look straight ahead. There’s Guyana’s light. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
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New CCTV footage challenges police account of Kitty shooting involving Mohamed ...as calls mount for independent probe Newly surfaced surveillance footage of the 12th October shooting incident on Barr Street, Kitty, has intensified public scrutiny, prompting legal professionals, politicians and civil society leaders to call for an independent investigation into Senior Superintendent Prem Narine and the Guyana Police Force (GPF). The controversy deepened after head of the Guyana Police Force’s Special Branch Unit, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, claimed that he was shot at first, following reports that police ranks opened fire on Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed. Kaieteur News had earlier reported that the GPF initially failed to respond to claims that its ranks had shot at Mohamed while he was d r i v i n g p a s t N a r i n e ’s residence to record what he said was the misuse of state resources through the provision of heavy police security at a private property. The GPF subsequently issued a statement claiming that Narine discharged his firearm only after coming under gunfire. According to the police, the incident occurred around 23:45 hrs at Barr Street, K i t t y, a n d i s b e i n g investigated as an alleged discharge of a loaded firearm with intent and possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition. The police stated that Narine was at his residence when he observed a black Toyota Allion, bearing registration number PXX 5300, travelling slowly along Barr Street. In its statement, the GPF said: “Preliminary investigations revealed that Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, Head of Special Branch, was at his residence when he observed a black Toyota Allion motor car bearing registration number PXX 5300 travelling slowly along Barr Street.” Authorities said the vehicle passed the residence before returning, after which Narine reportedly heard what appeared to be a gunshot. He then took cover before returning fire. The vehicle was subsequently intercepted at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Sandy Babb Street, Kitty. It was occupied by Mohamed, Mario Mohamed
Prem Narine, Spy Chief
Screengrab of the leaked footage showing Prem Narine waiting to shoot at Mohamed’s vehicle.
Siand Dhurjon, Attorney at Law
Gun the police says they found under the accelerator. and driver Eugene Thorne. Police reported recovering a .32 Taurus pistol without a serial number, three live rounds of ammunition, one .32 spent shell on the southern side of Barr Street and four 9mm spent shells. Mohamed has strongly denied any connection to the weapon, alleging that it was planted by Narine and his officers while he was being transported to the police station. He also claimed that Narine fired additional shots at his vehicle during the arrest and assaulted him. M o h a m e d h a s maintained that he was attempting to record footage highlighting what he believes is the waste of state resources through the heavy security presence at the s p e c i a l b r a n c h h e a d ’s residence. Last week, during proceedings at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Prosecutor Glenn Hanoman relied heavily on
ballistics reports which reportedly linked recovered shell casings to a firearm allegedly found beneath the accelerator pedal of Thorne’s vehicle. Defence attorneys, however, have strongly maintained that the weapon was planted after the vehicle was intercepted. Attorney Siand Dhurjon confirmed that the newly circulated video appears to be a “frame by frame true copy” of the police disclosure. He argued that the charges against the defendants have “not even a slim prospect of success”, while calling for Narine to be “brought to justice, suspended and charges ought to be laid as appropriate.” The controversy has also been compounded by testimony during the ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mohamed at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman. During the proceedings,
Narine conceded under cross-examination that he had unilaterally initiated surveillance on Mohamed without instructions from political superiors. Narine initially sought to
avoid answering questions about the surveillance, citing the Official Secrets Act. “As a result of the secret act that I signed the declaration, I don’t think I can answer that question,” he told the court. However, after being pressed, he admitted under oath that he had monitored Mohamed. Asked who had instructed him to conduct the surveillance, Narine responded: “No one instructed me.” He also testified that he had never submitted reports on the surveillance to higher authorities, stating: “I never did.” During the hearing, defence counsel suggested that Narine was being used to target the Mohameds and their political activities. “It is our case that Mr. Narine is a tool to frame the Mohameds… to transmit this request through illegal methods,” counsel submitted, adding that the defence intended to establish “how far our leaders in
government have gone to suppress the Mohameds and their political opinions.” The prosecution objected to the line of questioning, describing it as an irrelevant “fishing expedition” that was wasting the court’s time. It maintained that Narine’s role under Section 77 was limited to collecting the extradition documents, obtaining the warrant and executing the arrest. Addressing how the police located Mohamed, Narine testified that one of the ranks he had instructed to look for him spotted him in the area. He explained that a field officer saw Mohamed on Smythe Street, proceeding north, prompting him to leave the court premises and execute the arrest. Defence counsel also raised questions about vehicle registration numbers allegedly connected to the operation, including PAC 2716, PAC 3139, PAG 3188 and PAK 1033, while Continued on page 16
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Guyana receives US$26M in royalty as AGM rakes in US$334M from gold in first half of 2026
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uyana’s lone largescale gold producer reported US$334 million in revenue from the Aurora Gold Mine during the first half of 2026, meaning that the Government of Guyana received US$26 million in royalties, based on the applicable eight per cent royalty rate. Guyana’s Mining Act stipulates that the royalty rate is five per cent for standard production when the price of gold is below US$1,000 per ounce. However, the rate increases to eight per cent when the market price of gold exceeds US$1,000 per ounce. The average market price for gold in 2026 is US$4,000 per ounce. Based on the reported revenue, an eight per cent royalty would amount to approximately US$26 million, representing the estimated amount Guyana may have received for the six-month period. The figure, however, is a calculation based on the company’s reported revenue and does not confirm the actual royalty paid or received by the Government. The Aurora Gold Mine is
located in Region Seven (CuyuniMazaruni). Back in September, Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd, a Chinese state-owned mining giant operating in Guyana through its subsidiary AGM Inc., reported earnings of US$334 million from its Aurora Gold Mine for the first half of 2026. The information was disclosed in the company’s recently published 2026 Interim Report on its global gold operations. In the report, Zijin stated that mined gold production at the Aurora Gold Mine for the first six months of 2026 amounted to 2.2 tonnes, an increase from the 2.0 tonnes reported for the same period in 2025, representing a year-onyear increase of 10 per cent. Further, during the reporting period, Zijin said geological exploration activities at the mine included 11,000 metres of drilling. The company further disclosed that production exploration activities at the Guyana project focused on open-pit mining, processing and refining operations, alongside continued efforts to strengthen grade control and ore-
blending management, with 10,000 metres of in-pit drilling completed. During the first half of 2026, Zijin reported that five underground drilling rigs operated steadily at the Aurora Gold Mine. As it relates to project operations and production, Zijin stated: “The mine reduced costs and improved recovery rate through measures such as pit backfilling, underground wasterock backfilling, optimisation of blasting materials, gravity separation and carbon fines recovery.” It further stated that the
photovoltaic and power storage systems had commenced operations, reducing reliance on diesel-generated power and effectively lowering production costs. AGM is currently Guyana’s lone large-scale gold operator. Zijin’s foothold in Guyana’s mining landscape was solidified in August 2020 when it acquired the country’s largest gold mine operation from Canadian-owned AGM for a sum of US$238 million. The mine holds estimated reserves close to 184 tonnes of gold, or approximately six million
ounces. AGM’s mining and processing methods include openpit mining, underground mining, gravity separation and cyanide leaching. In April, Zijin published its 2025 Annual Report on its global operations, which revealed that its operating income from the Aurora Gold Mine last year was RMB3.68651 billion (US$549.1 million). That report also stated that the Guyana mine produced approximately 4.5 tonnes of gold, representing an 11 per cent increase from the 4.1 tonnes produced in 2024.
Alexander questions GECOM Chair’s authority to meet diplomats ...as commission remains paralysed for over one year
From Left - High Commissioner of the UK, Joe Fisher, Canadian HC, Deborah Gomes-Schultz, Chairman of GECOM, Justice Claudette Singh, CEO of GECOM, Vishnu Persaud, European Union Ambassador, Luca Pierantoni, US Ambassador, Nicole Theriot and Ambassador of France, Olivier Plançon.
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incent Alexander has questioned the authority of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairperson, Justice Claudette Singh, to engage foreign diplomats on electoral matters while the commission itself remains unable to meet and conduct its constitutional business. In a letter to the editor dated 7th November, 2026, Alexander, a comissioner of the electoral body described GECOM as a “comatose” institution and raised
questions about the authenticity and purpose of last Thursday’s meeting between Singh, Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud and the heads of missions of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and the European Union. The meeting, which included the respective ambassadors and high commissioners, focused on Guyana’s electoral process, recommendations from observer missions following the September 2025 General and Regional
Elections, electoral reforms and preparations for the next Local Government Elections. However, Alexander argued that the engagement was questionable given that the Commission has not met since 17th September, 2025, which he attributed to the Chairperson’s refusal to convene meetings over a dispute concerning the status of the opposition-appointed commissioners. He questioned what authority Justice Singh had to discuss matters
on behalf of a Commission that had effectively been rendered nonfunctional by her decision to halt its operations. “What authority does she have to hold discussions with the diplomatic corps on behalf of a commission which has been decommissioned, albeit unilaterally and unlawfully, but de facto by virtue of her freezing its operations as of September, 2025,” Alexander asked. He further questioned who the chairperson was representing,
GECOM Commissioner, Vincent Alexander arguing that electoral matters falling within the remit of the commission should not be discussed externally without a collective position having been established by its members. Alexander also took issue with Singh’s continued position that GECOM could not function until the question of the opposition commissioners’ status was resolved. He recalled that the chairperson had previously said she was guided by Article 161(3)(b) of the Constitution and that the composition of the commission would be determined when Continued on page 16
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Essequibo Coast shines bright for Diwali! “Homes and communities across Guyana’s Cinderella County were transformed into a dazzling spectacle of lights, as families celebrated Diwali with beautifully illuminated displays of diyas, colour and creativity – reflecting the enduring triumph of light over darkness. (Photos by El Dorado Beacon)
Joint response mobilised to address Forest Fires in Karisparu, Region Eight
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he Civil Defence Commission (CDC), along with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Guyana Fire Service (GFS), and Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), are coordinating a response to ongoing forest fires affecting the community of Karisparu, Region Eight. Initial reports indicate that the fires were deliberately set by burning garbage within the community,which subsequently spread beyond control. The joint response team is currently on the ground in Karisparu, actively conducting damage assessments. The agencies are working collaboratively to assess the extent of the damage, identify areas at risk, and implement the necessary response measures. Preliminary assessments indicate that the fires have caused damage to agricultural lands and
Overhead view of forest fire in Region Eight. housing materials, while several residential properties remain under threat. Of particular concern is the potential impact on the main access bridge spanning Karisparu Creek, which connects the airstrip to the village.
As part of the ongoing response, the joint team also conducted a community sensitisation exercise with residents of Karisparu, focusing on forest fire prevention, the dangers associated with open burning, and
the importance of adopting safe practices to minimise the risk of further incidents. Additionally, in response to the current Super El Niño conditions, the Government of Guyana established a multi-agency
committee earlier this year to coordinate national preparedness a n d r e s p o n s e e ff o r t s . T h e committee continues to sensitise all ten administrative regions, while actively monitoring emerging threats and maintaining readiness to mobilise resources and respond to any developing situation. The CDC will continue to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with the relevant agencies to facilitate an effective response. Citizens are strongly advised to refrain from open burning, particularly during dry conditions, and to exercise extreme caution when undertaking activities that may result in uncontrolled forest fires. The Civil Defence Commission remains committed to safeguarding lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure and will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.
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Lighthouse completes acquisition New CCTV footage... of second gold project in Guyana
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Canadian mining company Lighthouse Gold Inc. has completed the acquisition process of the Mariwa–Sardine Hill–Lower Cuyuni gold property - making it the company’s second gold project in Guyana. In a 5thNovember announcement the company said following acceptance of the transaction by the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), it was able to finalise the acquisition of the gold property located in the Oko district. The company said it paid the vendor US$150,000 in cash and issued 35 million common shares, at C$0.185 per share, representing an aggregate deemed value of C$6.475 million. The payment was made in addition to a US$100,000 non-refundable deposit previously paid under a letter of intent between the company and the vendor. The property comprises three medium scale mining permits covering an aggregate of approximately 3,240 acres or 13 square kilometers (km2) in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana. The property is located within the highly prospective Oko Gold District – an area where other Canadian firms are developing large-scale gold projects. It should be noted that the property is at an early exploration stage and no mineral resources or mineral reserves have been established.
The permits were originally granted on 4th November, 2015, for five-year terms and have since been renewed by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). Lighthouse said the permits are currently in good standing. Notably, the transfer of the mining permits upon exercise of that option remains subject to approval by the GGMC and/or the Minister of Natural Resources. Kaieteur News had previously reported that Lighthouse, under a definitive agreement announced on 20th October, 2026, secured the exclusive right to acquire a 100% interest in the Mariwa–Sardine Hill property. The agreement followed the company’s previously announced letter of intent and represented a step towards establishing an exploration portfolio within the Guiana Shield. Historical exploration on the property included drilling, trenching, geochemical sam-
pling and geophysical work. The property also includes a 10-kilometre Area of Interest provision, which the company said could support additional district-scale growth opportunities. Earlier this year, Lighthouse entered into a definitive option agreement to acquire 100% interest in another project, Aurora NW property, consisting of associated mineral rights, permits and claims. Since finalising the agreement for the Aurora property, the company has been preparing the ground for exploration, including assembling a local operational team and logistical support to execute field activities. In May, the company announced that it has moved from acquisition to active exploration at its Aurora NW gold project, commencing phase one of its exploration programme at the project which consists of four prospecting permits totalling 19.4 km2 in the Cuyuni– Mazaruni district.
From page 11 accusing Narine of “selective amnesia” over his knowledge of the vehicles and their locations. Meanwhile, the newly surfaced footage has triggered strong reactions from political figures and civil society leaders, many of whom are demanding an independent investigation into the shooting. Terrence Campbell, M.P., said the footage casts “serious doubts on the veracity and credibility of Prem Naraine’s account”. He stressed that “no individual should be above scrutiny” and called for immediate action, declaring that “justice must be pursued without fear or favour.” Odessa Primus, General Secretary of We Invest in Nationhood, invoked W. B. Yeats in her reaction, writing: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold.” She also called for an independent investigation into the shooting and the urgent release of the Leader of the Opposition. Sherod Duncan, APNU MP, described the incident as “nothing less than a state-sponsored conspiracy to unalive the constitutional Leader of the Opposition”, accusing the administration of having “lost all moral and constitutional legitimacy to govern.” Amanza Walton, Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement, said “these prevalent police prevarication has to stop”, while telling President Irfaan Ali that he “cannot continue to fiddle while Guyana free falls!” Toshana Famey-Corlette, MP, pointed out that the footage shows the senior superintendent standing in a yard for several minutes before firing. She said the developments have placed public confidence in the police under serious strain. “Public confidence in the Guyana Police Force is being seriously tested,” she said. Addressing the conditions under which Mohamed is being held on remand, Famey-Corlette stressed that “a person on remand has not been convicted and must not be subjected to punishment outside the law.” Juretha Fernandes, APNU MP, maintained that “the source of evidence can never matter more than the evidence itself”, adding that, in the court of public opinion, “their narrative lies in ruins.” Attorney Ronald J. Daniels, while prefacing his comments as “my opinions” and “my theories”, warned that if his speculation proves correct, citizens should be “deathly afraid of the capacity for injustice”. He further remarked that “every other living thing in the jungle, even the grass, becomes collateral damage when elephants who rubbed trunks decide to butt tusks.”butt tusks.”
Alexander questions GECOM Chair’s authority to... From page 12 parliament convened. The commissioner further questioned the decision of the foreign diplomats to engage the chairperson under those circumstances, arguing that their responsibility was to engage legitimate state institutions and representatives in the conduct of diplomatic relations. Alexander warned that the continued paralysis of GECOM was having serious implications for the administration of elections and the functioning of the country’s electoral system. Among the consequences he identified was the submission of a budget which, he argued, did not reflect the collective position of the Commission, the constitutional body responsible for managing GECOM’s affairs and determining its budgetary estimates for parliamentary approval. He also pointed to the failure to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, as well as delays in implementing voting arrangements for prisoners, party elections officials and off-
shore workers. Alexander further highlighted the absence of progress on additional biometric measures, including digital fingerprint identification, and the implementation of recommendations made by international observer missions and accepted by GECOM and major stakeholders. He also identified the potential disruption of constitutionally due Local Government Elections, the failure to finalise GECOM’s administrative, financial and human resource management manuals, and the non-filling of several critical vacancies. These include the positions of Chief Accountant, Assistant Chief Elections Officer, Deputy Chief Elections Officer and IT Manager. The commissioner also raised concerns about the chairperson’s alleged evasion of appearing in court in connection with ongoing cases involving elections officials. The latest intervention comes amid growing international concern about the prolonged impasse at GECOM. United States Ambassador Nicole Theriot had previ-
ously warned that the Commission’s inability to function could prevent the holding of regional and local elections, adding that such a situation was detrimental to democracy. The Carter Center had also expressed concern in August 2026 that the unresolved dispute over GECOM’s composition could undermine preparations for Local Government Elections, delay electoral reforms and prevent the Commission from adequately reflecting the country’s current political configuration. Alexander, meanwhile, called for urgent attention to the crisis, criticising what he described as the silence and acquiescence of those in positions of authority, including members of the diplomatic community. Justice Singh had previously invited Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed to name his nominees to the commission to replace Alexander, Trotman and Corbin. He subsequently did so, naming Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, and attorneys: Damien Dasilva and Siand Dhurjon. Those names
were sent to the President who has to make the appointment. However, the President has not responded and the current opposition commissioners have refused to vacate the seats. Chairman of the APNU Aubrey Norton has also resisted Mohamed’s move to replace the commissioners. Mohamed has said before that he has been advised and presently consider that the constitution contemplates that the seats of the three opposition-advised members of GECOM have become vacant by operation of law, on account of their tenures having come to an end and being spent in the circumstances of a new principal opposition and a completely novel parliamentary configuration. “It is also important to consider that when the governing political parties changed after elections in 2015 and again in 2020, previously opposition-appointed commissioners did not continue to represent the interests of the newly elected opposition but were effectively and implicitly ‘carried over’ and represented only the in-
terests of the government of the day as though they were in effect government-appointed commissioners.” Mohamed noted that the situation persisted acceptably only because of the thenprevailing two-party politics. He asserted “That is no longer the case, and Guyana now enjoys a more diverse political landscape representative of the nuanced political views of the Guyanese people.” “As you would be aware, the appointments of the previous commissioners, namely Mr. Charles Corbin, Desmond Trotman, and Vincent Alexander, were advised upon by the previous opposition leader from a different political party, and they do not reflect the makeup of the opposition’s parliamentary configuration at present.” According to the opposition leader, the well-known track record of the said individuals has caused public confidence in those former commissioners to greatly diminish; this also fortifies my view that my office would not support any effort to re-appoint the said individuals as commissioners.
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OP gets $2.5M monthly rental bid 2027 Budget taking for Police Complaints Authority shape as Govt. During the recent opening of tenders this week at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) it was revealed that the Office of the President (OP) received two bids for the rental of Office Building for the Police Complaints Authority. According to the tender minutes published by NPTAB, the bidders are W&S Engineering who bid $1,000,000 for the contract, and Imperial Everything who submitted a bid of $2,520,000. The PCA is tasked with responding to complaints and supervising investigations into serious crimes allegedly committed by members of the Police Force. Its strategies include assessing complaints, overseeing investigations, and submitting reports to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before criminal proceedings are initiated. Below are the companies and their bids: Office of the President Rental of Office Building for the Police Complaints Authority.
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Supply & Delivery of Pharmaceutical Supplies for 2027.
Supply & Delivery of Radiology Supplies for 2027.
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Rehabilitation, Desilting and Structural Waterproofing of Internal & External Drainage System.
National Agricultural Research & Extension Institute Supply & Delivery of 2" & 4" Water Pumps & Accessories.
Supply & Delivery of (3) New Five MT Flake Ice Machine.
Supply & Delivery of Medical Supplies for 2027.
reviews ministries’ spending plans
Preparations for Guyana’s 2027 National Budget are progressing, with the Ministry of Finance already reviewing submissions from government ministries and examining proposed programmes, projects and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, provided the update during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Friday, on the sidelines of the sodturning ceremony for the new Amerindian Hostel at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. Dr. Singh disclosed that the 2027 Budget Circular has already been issued, prompting ministries to submit their proposed policies, plans and
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh programmes for the year. He said consultations will also extend to government agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders as the preparation process advances. The finance minister explained that budget Continued on page 18
Iran threatens to ‘rain down hell’ If U.S. escalates war (AL-JAZEERA) Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has warned that Tehran will “rain down hell” if the United States resumes attacks, serving Washington with an ultimatum in an attempt to end the two countries’ eightmonth war. “Our 2-day proposal stands: meet the requirements, including end to war on all fronts, and you will see results,” Araghchi wrote in a post on X on Sunday. “Or choose war, and see our alert and battle-hardened warriors rain down hell,” he said. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that renewed strikes on Iran are “highly unlikely” if negotiations progress over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. ‘Locked and loaded’ “It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump said when asked about continued U.S. strikes on Iran during a phone interview reported by CNN. “I would [continue], if necessary, but we hit them really hard,” he added. Trump warned that U.S. forces have three aircraft carriers stationed in the region “fully locked and loaded”, ready to continue strikes if need be. He also said that the U.S. has 38 bridges in Iran’s crosshairs that U.S. forces “can knock down in literally one hour”. Iran’s Foreign Ministry also quoted Araghchi in an earlier statement on Sunday that said Iran would “not go
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued the ‘rain down hell’ warning on Sunday, November 8. [File: Vahid Salemi/AP]
easy on American targets” in the region. Araghchi’s statements came after reports by state media that an oil tanker caught fire earlier that morning after hitting a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran’s navy. The navy claimed the ship’s identification systems were turned off and it was travelling in the no-go zone of the strait. ‘Devastating and severe’ response An adviser to Iran’s commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force made threats that echoed those of the Iranian foreign minister and said that weapons have been “secured for years to come”. “The armed forces are at the ready, and if the enemy makes a mistake, Iran’s response will be devastating and severe,” warned IRGC BrigadierGeneral Ali Belali in a statement on
Telegram. “As senior commanders of the armed forces have pointed out, we have upgraded our capabilities in the post-Ramadan War period,” Belali said. The back-and-fourth between Iranian and U.S. leaders comes following U.S. midterm elections in which the Democratic Party won control of both chambers of Congress, soundly defeating Trump’s Republican Party. Araghchi alleged that negotiations have been delayed as a result of the elections, but he awaits the path forward, Iranian state media reported. “It will take some time for things to settle down and for the atmosphere to become conducive to the mediators resuming their visits,” the foreign minister said. “We have to wait.”
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House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare, ending Iran war WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearingin of the new Congress on 3rd Jan. Early votes in the House next year are expected to focus on boosting Medicaid and restoring an enhanced tax subsidy that is designed to lower the cost of Affordable Care Act health plans for millions of enrollees. Democrats are also promising swift action on legislation to stop the war with Iran and to reverse some of President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. “We’re going to get out of the gate fast,” said New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader who is in line to become the next House speaker. The legislative flurry carries enormous stakes for Democrats as they seek to translate their sweeping victories in the midterms — their numbers will exceed 250 in the 435-member House — into achievements that deliver on their promises to lower the cost of living. Obstacles abound for the Democratic agenda Passing those bills should not be a problem with such a large Democratic House majority. Getting them signed into law most certainly could be. A 60-vote threshold in the Senate looms for the legislation, as does a potential presidential veto. Trump on election night posted a photo on his social media site of a red hat with a simple message on it: “VETO”. Following those early votes, Jeffries said five working groups are developing plans to put forward bills that would lower costs in areas such as housing, energy, groceries and caregiving. Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., said Democrats will at some point take up legislation dealing with artificial
The Capitol is seen under gray skies after American voters this week flipped control of both chambers of Congress from Republican control to the Democrats, in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) intelligence and data centers. He is part of a group of lawmakers working on a document that will lay out some of the priorities for Jeffries to consider. “House Republicans last year made a conscious decision to let the AI industry run wild, and that was a bad decision politically and a bad decision on policy,” Lieu said. “Two things will change next term. We will hold public hearings on AI. We will pass legislation, reasonable guardrails on AI, and specifically data centers.” New Congress will return to past political fights Democrats are trying to reverse Medicaid changes that are expected to cut more than $900 billion from the program over a decade. The Republican-approved cuts helped offset some of the costs of Trump’s big tax and spending cut bill that was signed into law last year. The Medicaid changes in the bill imposed new administrative requirements and added conditions for eligibility, including work requirements. Some of the most
substantial changes have yet to take effect. Still, enrollment in Medicaid has dropped by about 5 million, or about 7% since July 2025, when the bill was signed into law, according to KFF, a health policy research and news organisation. Reversing those cuts would likely require Trump and the Republicans to abandon the hard-fought changes they made to cut entitlement spending in their signature tax bill. It’s an unlikely proposition. The effort to extend enhanced tax subsidies for certain enrollees in ACA plans has also been debated and voted on in the current Congress. The measure passed the House with some Republican support but stalled in the Senate. There also have been numerous war powers votes regarding Iran — 14 in the Senate and six in the House. Gridlock may be on the horizon Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said going into the election that a Democratic majority in the next Congress would amount to “two years of
paralysis.” “I don’t think that’s good for anybody,” Thune said. But Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York is insisting that Democrats will push their agenda with or without the Republican president’s help. “If he vetoes it, it will show the divisions. As much as we didn’t want to shut down, when we shut down the government for a month over healthcare, people knew we were on their side,” Schumer said in an interview with The New York Times’ podcast “The Daily.” Schumer said he believes Democrats can gain some Republican votes on restoring the enhanced subsidies for ACA plans. When asked if he was hearing from Republicans expressing a willingness to work with him on legislation, he replied: “They’re never so definitive
but, yes, I am getting initial signs that way on certain issues, not on every issue.” While the prospects for getting any of the early priority bills over the finish line are uncertain, the votes in Congress will help frame the choices voters will face during a presidential election in 2028. Tensions exist within the new Democratic majority Progressive groups call the agenda outlined by Jeffries a good early start, but they have much greater expectations for Democrats this Congress. “It’s perfectly fine if the Senate and the House are unified and Donald Trump is standing in the way because that sets up another tidal wave election in 2028,” said Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a Democratic-aligned group that backs progressive candidates and policies.
At the same time, he said Schumer cannot be content to let bills die in the Senate because of the 60-vote threshold. “It will require the Democrats to get rid of the filibuster,” Green said. “There’s no doubt about it.” H e s a i d t h e r e ’s a disparity because Republicans’ top priorities — tax cuts and Supreme Court justices — can get through with simple majorities. But the Democratic Party’s top priorities require 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. “The only question is will the American public trust Democrats enough to keep giving us more power or will this week’s gains whittle away because we do nothing? That’s why the filibuster is a threshold question,” Green said. Schumer in an interview with The Associated Press this week would not say whether he would try and eliminate the filibuster. “The focus has got to be on getting things done,” Schumer said. “That’s all I am saying.” In a memo to fellow members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Greg Casar, DTexas, said Democrats also need to target what he called “powerful forces outside of government.” Examples he cited were corporations using Americans’ private data to adjust their pricing based on a consumer’s personal data and AI companies that he says are putting jobs and lives at risk. “By focusing not just on the Trump administration but also on big corporations and billionaires, we will show the American people we are not just anti-Trump but also pro-worker and proconsumer,” Casar said.
2027 Budget taking shape as Govt. reviews... From page 17 planning is an ongoing exercise, informed by continuous monitoring of domestic, regional and global economic developments. This, he said, helps guide fiscal decisions and determine where adjustments may be necessary. “We have already started to receive budget submissions in particular from government ministries in the first instance with their policies and plans and programmes for 2027,” Dr. Singh stated. He said the ministry is working towards completing the execution of the 2026 Budget while simultaneously finalising proposals for the 2027 fiscal programme for consideration and approval by the
government. Dr. Singh also identified the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) manifesto as the central policy framework guiding the administration’s successive budgets, noting that it outlines the commitments the government intends to fulfil during its fiveyear term. “Our first and foremost obligation, which we take extremely seriously, is to discharge all the commitments that we made in the manifesto,” Dr. Singh stated. The 2027 Budget will therefore be guided by the administration’s stated commitments, with ongoing consultations expected to help shape the programmes, projects and investments planned for the year ahead.
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There is a belief and shared mindset among WI batters... From page 23 century - all three have come away from home. Overall, the West Indies line-up has scored 13 centuries in this calendar year so far. “There’s belief in this batting group. If you know you have guys who score double hundreds and hundreds regularly, then the other guys are going to feed off of that. The information is shared, the mindset [is shared too], and I think that’s really important. I think [our collective success] was more of a mindset shift than anything. “We also prepare well. Kudos to the background staff, but I think it’s a mindset
shift where guys buy into the concept of batting long when you get in, dig in, triple your scores, stuff like that,” he said. The West Indies batting line-up’s camaraderie was evident on the field as well, illustrated by Hodge’s own desperation reaction when he saw Wickham get out on 78, falling short of his century. “[Wickham’s dismissal] was quite unfortunate,” Hodge said. “He was going along really well. But I mean, the two innings that he played [in this game] is just proof of the caliber of player that he is. So I think that he has a lot more Test runs to get.”
Monday November 09, 2026 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) To d a y c o u l d b e r a t h e r constraining. Despite your great aspirations, today will be marked by the need to take care of the small problems that arise in everyday life. In other words, just what you love.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The last few weeks have been a little too serious for your tastes, but this is good for you every once in a while, Libra. You may tend to want to play, which sometimes keeps you from getting your work done.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Even if it's true in general that Taurus have strong bodies like you, there are times when it's important that they take care of themselves. This would be an ideal day to be more aware of that fact.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Scorpio, you're someone who needs to have a lot of time to yourself. You often dream of curling up in bed with a good book or going for a bike ride. This is just your natural rhythm.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Today might be a little rough for you. It's as if reality were waiting to trip you up. Nothing about you is realistic. If you're still a bit childish or irresponsible, today may be rather hard on you.
SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) This will be a great day for you, Sagittarius. Everything you touch will seem to turn to gold. The day's events will fall right into place. You will take pleasure in being calm and efficient.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) Here's a day that will be rather calm for you Peace has replaced all your soul searching. You feel in contact with life's daily routine, including aspects that you don't always consider.
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Today you may be feeling a little surer of yourself than usual. You can be fairly shy and reserved. Today you should try and make people a little more aware of you, to take you seriously.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) It's time to get yourself together. You tend to be all over the place. You need to channel your energies into something you really care about. Tell yourself how proud you would be if you could get this done.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) This would be an ideal day to think about your personal interests in all areas of your life, Aquarius. You've surely noticed that in various relationships you tend not to consider yourself and what you get out of it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Today you should think about your overdependence on money and material possessions, Virgo. Don't you think you spend too much of your precious time thinking about money and where you're going to find it?
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Pisces, don't be surprised if you meet people who are quite selfcentered today. In general, it could be that you have a hard time understanding people who are egotistical and don't participate in activities with others.
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Liverpool win at Palace to pile pressure on Sage (BBC Sport) - Pierre Sage’s future as Crystal Palace head coach appears increasingly uncertain after Liverpool inflicted a fourth Premier League defeat in a row on the struggling Eagles. Palace are bottom of the table, having claimed just seven points out of a possible 30 under Sage, who succeeded Oliver Glasner in the summer. Liverpool made Palace pay for missed opportunities at Selhurst Park and it was Alexis Mac Allister’s fine header in the 40th minute that broke the deadlock following a neat free-kick routine. Nine minutes into the second half, Florian Wirtz produced a tidy finish to double the Reds’ lead after he was picked out by Bradley Barcola. Alexander Isak was quiet for much of the game, but came alive late on - and coolly netted the visitors’ third in the 89th minute, for his seventh league goal of the season. The hosts netted a consolation with the last kick of the game, when Eddie Nketiah scored from the spot after Milos Kerkez had been penalised. The Selhurst Park atmosphere had been understandably muted as the Eagles started the game on the back foot. But the crowd was momentarily lifted when a Palace attack ended with Yeremy Pino crashing a close-range effort off the Liverpool crossbar. For all of Liverpool’s
Chase’s, Santa Rosa... From page 22 across seven exciting rounds. The tournament will reward the top four schools on November 19, with the top two finishers earning the chance to represent Guyana at the year-end International Series. RBL’s sponsorship goes a long way in youth development, and is supported by entities including Guyana Beverage Inc. through its Busta brand, Yellow Steel Inc., Demerara Mutual Life with group personal accident coverage, and the Ministry of Education.
Diego Gómez scoring. (The Guardian) early possession, they created little and it was the hosts who thought they had taken a first-half lead, but Jorgen Strand Larsen was ruled offside. And Palace had enough chances to have scored before Nketiah’s stoppagetime penalty - forcing
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker into six saves. Liverpool, who slumped to an underwhelming loss at Fenerbahce in Europe in midweek, are up to fourth in the Premier League - nine points behind leaders Arsenal.
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Republic Bank Limited U-18 Football Tournament…
Chase’s, Santa Rosa stay perfect as Glasgow hat-tricks The Republic Bank Limited 7th annual Boys Under-18 Football tournament now looks ahead to three more rounds after Sunday’s goal-filled fixtures at the Ministry of Education ground. It was business as usual for Chase and Santa Rosa, who move into round five unbeaten. Chase thrashed St Joseph High 6-0 as Mark Glasgow struck a brilliant hat-trick in the 42nd, 58th and 69th minutes, keeping the defending
champions on top in their quest for another title. Santa Rosa did not disappoint either. Their resolute defence shut Charlestown Secondary out of the game, and Shane James smashed home a decisive strike in the 69th minute to seal the win. Chase’s Academic Foundation may have found their man. Glasgow, a winger with plenty of experience, has made himself one of the team’s most dangerous
strikers, scoring at will. The young playmaker is quickly becoming the one to get the job done, and his three goals were the highlight of Chase’s six-goal rout. Jaden Tasher and Germaine Garrett opened the scoring in the 16th and 21st minutes before the Glasgow onslaught. Jermaine Jobe’s 56th-minute effort then sealed victory for the champions. Santa Rosa continue to be a formidable presence in youth
football, recording their third victory of the season courtesy of James’s match-winner in the 69th. Three Mile Secondary have crashed into the top three after a controlled display against West Ruimveldt Secondary. Riley Ketwaroo, Joshua James, Isaiah Daniels and Micheal Telemaque each found the net in a 4-0 rout. New Amsterdam (NA) Secondary found momentum in the opening match of the day, beating
Annandale Secondary 3-1. NA’s goals came from Enqi Leacock (23'), Jaffarie Albert (52') and Nathan Henry (57'). With an explosive fourth round completed, the eight schools turn to round five, where the urgency is expected to rise as teams scramble for a top-four finish. Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited continues to give these schools valuable playing time Continued on page 21
UDFA Under-17 League Champions...
Tournament MVP, Pharez Noble, at left, collects his trophy from Coach Derron Smith. From page 25 club’s coach, Derron Smith and the winning team trophy from GFF official, Lyndon France. UDFA Organizing Secretary, James Trotman presented the best coach trophy to Smith while Thorton the best goalkeeper award to …. In a brief address, France said he was touched, hearing that the club was able to register 25 players – an indication that the club could have a good future. “When you could put the numbers in the youth department, you could go places.” He reiterated the president’s charge of humility and dedication to the players. “In Guyana we have players once they make the national team… their club coach can no longer advise them… they are big boys for their friends. But when you measure them outside of Guyana, they fall short.” The GFF Coaches Education Officer said that only 15% of junior national players in the first countries, progress to their senior national teams. “All the rest fade away and others bypass them.” He added that the average power of Caribbean players is 875 watts whereas 1200 is the lowest in Europe. “So, you imagine, we’re like a lil canter trying to pull a big truck.” Emphasizing that Guyanese players have to do a lot of work to catch up with the outside world, France suggested that every club in Guyana should have a gym. “Football is called a power and team sport,” he stressed, “If yuh ain’t gah power, you cyan mek it.” “You have to be dedicated, work with the programme and have a good structure inorder
to make it to the highest level in football.” He said the average VO2 max of elite players at the world cup is between 60 and 65. “In Guyana when we measure players, we struggle to reach 50.” (The VO2 max is the maximum rate at which one’s body can take in, transport, and use oxygen during intense physical exercise.) France said that he knows of players, who have been on overseas trialsbut failed to measure up to the requirements of their potential clubs. “They give you a one rep squat test – if you’re 150 pounds, you must be able to squat a minimum of 225 pounds. If you can’t do it, the club ain’t want you.” Claiming that the GFF is willing to distribute information to the clubs, he exhorted the coach to request information from the governing body so as to be able to set proper programmes to push his team’s players “in the right direction, if they want to go places”. Manager of the Christianburg based club, Keyanna Smith said that she is appreciative of the team’s victory, noting difficulty with training because of school. “It was difficult to have the full squad at one time in training sessions but the players were dedicated, they came out, practice sessions were good.So, all in all, I feel good and I’m very proud of the players.” Coach Smith expressed gratitude for the full support of the players. He said that over the years, it was known that Christianburg had the best junior team in Linden but there was nothing to show “but today we are the champions.”
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Canache lines up for Need for GMR&SC President meets ‘F1 supremo’ Ecclestone Speed Kart Clash Round 2 Georgetown, Guyana – November 8, 2026 - The second round of the 2026 Need for Speed Karting Championship, organised by the Jumbo Jet Events team, is attracting competition from outside the 592, with Venezuelan Junior Camila Canache joining the grid. The young American with Venezuelan roots will join the locals for the November 14 and 15 event at the South Dakota Circuit, and her father, Nelson, sat down with the media to explain his daughter’s interest. “I’m so happy to be here,” Canache said. “We’ve got people from Guyana going to the United States, and now we’re here coming. I hope everyone shows up and sees Cammy racing with the boys.” Cammy, 11, is a third-generation driver who has raced since she was five. Competing in the United States, where there is no separate girls’ league, she has regularly fought for leads and podiums against boys and is set to do so again. He continued, “We missed the first leg, the first race, because we didn’t have the connection with the championship. Now we’re here in Guyana for the second time, and the plan is to do the November 15 race, Need
for Speed Championship. It’s looking great.” Jumbo Jet Events, in association with GMRSC, is organizing the threeleg championship. The championship, which carries $16 million in cash and prizes, saw round two practice begin on Wednesday last, once the circuit layout was completed, and drivers have been working on the track since. The event has classes for a wide range of drivers: Briggs Light and Heavy, Juniors, Rookies, Over-35s, Females, Cadets and Veterans. It also has 200cc 4-Stroke Honda, 125cc IAME, Supermoto Senior and Supermoto Junior classes. Organiders say they will announce ticketing information, gate times, and spectator guidelines. Meanwhile, event coordinators have confirmed that the South Dakota Circuit will be transformed into a motorsport village for the weekend, with a food court and family fun parks around the circuit layout. Spectator areas and VIP sections are also being erected as organisers hope to bring the North American style of competition to Guyana. Syno Truck, XCMG, and Jumbo Jet are the sponsors of the event. (GMRSC Release)
There is a belief and shared mindset among WI batters – Hodge (Cricinfo) - Kavem Hodge believes that sharing “ideas and mindset” within the West Indies batting group is a big reason behind their red-ball progress this year. Hodge reached a career-best unbeaten 140 against Bangladesh in the second Test, helping his side to a 315-run lead in Sylhet on day four. “[The West Indies batting line-up’s] camaraderie is very good,” Hodge said at the end of the day. The visitors batted at 4.28 per over on the fourth day, finishing on 345 for 3 for the third innings, and also securing a healthy 315-run lead with seven wickets still left in hand. “I think a lot of the guys are growing together, cricketwise,” he said. “Although we Brandon King scored 46 of 61 run are from different countries, in boundaries. (AFP/Getty Images) but when we get together, we have a lot of conversations. We wicket, and history has shown that we’ve share ideas and mindset. We feed off of each other’s routines, whatever it performed pretty well when we have some form of intent rather than just batting for is that we do. The belief is also there. “It’s always nice to contribute to the team. survival. So I think that was the mindset I got a start in the first game in Dhaka, but going into this innings, and thankfully it obviously I didn’t get the results that I would played out really well for the team’s benefit.” Hodge is the latest batter in this have loved,” he said. “And it’s always nice to contribute to the team. So it was really good Bangladesh tour to get a big score. Brandon to put on some runs for the team in a situation King scored an unbeaten 81 in their chase in like that, where the game was evenly poised. the first Test, and Amir Jangoo has also struck So it was a good feeling, and hopefully we a century in their first innings here in Sylhet. Now, Hodge has reached his third Test can continue it tomorrow. Continued on page 21 “I think we realized that it’s a really good
Former Chief Executive Officer of Formula 1, Emeritus Bernie Ecclestone (right), and his wife Fabiana, share a light moment with GMRSC President, Mohamed Shiraz Roshandin. President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), Mohamed Shiraz Roshandin, met with Formula 1 Honorary Chairman Emeritus Bernie Ecclestone in Brazil this weekend. The former Chief Executive Officer of Formula one, now honorary chair and business mogul Ecclestone, rebuilt the multibillion-dollar enterprise before selling it to Liberty Media in 2017. GMR&SC President Roshandin had the opportunity to dine with the ‘F1 Supremo’ and his wife Fabiana using the opportunity to learn several marketing strategies native to this part of the world. “I had the pleasure of dining and learning from former F1 Boss Mr. Bernie Ecclestone
and his wife, Fabiana. Through that meeting, we were able to exchange ideas about the development of motorsport,” Roshandin said. While in his status as Chairman Emeritus, Eccelstone does not hold any voting or executive power, the former F1 boss still has a large sway as an unofficial mentor to the sport’s management, He also holds a vast network of motorsport entrepreneurs and a wealth of knowledge in developing motorsport brand and products, something Roshandin tapped into during their dinner in Sao Paulo. He also used his time to learn from Ecclestone’s wife, Fabiana, the Brazilian marketing director and former vice-president of marketing for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Hodge 140* puts West Indies in command (Cricinfo) - Kavem Hodge dislodged Bangladesh from the driver’s seat with a career-best unbeaten 140 on the fourth day in Sylhet. The visitors went to stumps on 345 for 3, leading by 315 runs and firmly in control. As has been the trend throughout this Test series, play was interrupted by bad light, this time just minutes before the scheduled 4.30pm finish. It was officially called off a little later. Hodge led the way, putting on 165 runs for the third wicket with Kevin Wickham, who also had a memorable outing. Wickham became the first West Indies batter in 48 years to score two fifties on Test debut. Hodge later added an unbeaten 61-run stand for the fourth wicket with Amir Jangoo. Bangladesh struggled to hold on to the momentum after Towhid Hridoy’s magnificent unbeaten 242 on the third day. Instead, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, his
Kevin Wickham got off to a good start again. (AFP/Getty Images)
deputy Mehidy Hasan Miraz and wicketkeeper Litton Das all sustained blows while fielding, requiring repeated
assistance from the team p h y s i o . We s t I n d i e s regrouped after Hridoy’s marathon knock. Brandon
King and Joshua Da Silva put on 85 runs for the opening wicket, dominating the morning session. They
struck a flurry of boundaries off Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Nayeem Hasan before Taijul Islam finally broke the partnership. Da Silva fell to Taijul for the sixth time in his career, having made 36. Mehidy removed King shortly after Hridoy dropped the batter on 56. King departed for 61, having struck 11 boundaries. Hodge quickly moved to 30 with a cluster of boundaries before lunch. Wickham began the second session with a straight six and followed it up with two fours off a Mehidy over. The pair continued to trade boundaries before taking West Indies past 200. Hodge also brought up 1,000 Test runs in his 19th match. Wickham began the third session with another six, this time off Taijul, before Hodge reached his century in the left-arm spinner’s next over. Bangladesh were also beginning to show their frustration at the lack of wickets. They conceded four overthrows and a boundary
off byes. Taijul eventually broke the third-wicket stand when he had Wickham caught and bowled for 78. Hodge, however, continued to find the boundary, capitalising on anything short or overpitched. Shanto suffered two blows in the field, first hurting his knee while chasing a ball towards the fine-leg boundary and then taking a knock to his fingers while trying to stop a Hodge miscue. Hodge, meanwhile, went on to register his highest Test score with a beautifully timed cut shot off Mahmud before finding the boundary again with an under-edge in the same over. It was Hodge’s day as West Indies wrested control of the Test. Match summary: West Indies 356 and 345 for 3 (Hodge 140*, Wickham 78, Ta i j u l 2 - 11 8 ) l e a d Bangladesh 386 (Hridoy 242*, Mushfiqur 34, Warrican 4-104, Seales 258) by 315 runs.
Norris wins gripping race after Antonelli and Russell errors (BBC Sport) - McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to win a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix in which new world champion Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes team-mate George Russell both made critical mistakes in difficult conditions. Norris, who started from pole, lost the lead to Antonelli at the start and dropped back when the track was wet. But an earlier pit stop for dryweather tyres put Norris on Antonelli’s tail and the Italian spun away the lead at the first corner. After reclaiming first place, Norris dominated through a late shower of rain which required a switch back to wet-weather tyres to take his first win since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August. A few laps before Antonelli lost the lead, Russell, who started seventh, spun exiting the pits and lost 15 to 20 seconds after working his way back into podium contention. Despite their travails, Russell and Antonelli finished fourth and fifth to clinch the constructors’ championship for Mercedes a week after the Italian had tied up the drivers’ title.
Norris had too much pace for Verstappen whether the track was dry or wet and stamped his authority on the race. But the Dutchman put in another supreme drive in changeable conditions in Interlagos to take second after starting in 21st place. Norris had started from his first pole position since the Spanish Grand Prix in September, but lost first place immediately after Antonelli, alongside him on the front row, leaped into the lead. The new world champion pulled away to build a five-second advantage in 10 laps as he began to look as if he might crown his achievement with a win at the first attempt. Antonelli’s lead was more than eight seconds by lap 13 but the track was drying and three laps later Norris came in for dry-weather slick tyres. The Italian followed him in a lap later, but Norris had gained so much time with his earlier stop that he was on the Mercedes’ gearbox when it rejoined. Antonelli defended for a couple of laps but he was complaining over the radio that the car felt strange
Mercedes clinched the constructors’ title with their ninth win of the season. under acceleration, and on lap 20 he lost control on the entry to Turn One, spinning and handing the lead to Norris. That left Norris three seconds ahead of Hadjar with Verstappen now close behind Antonelli, who ran wide again at Turn One four laps later and handed third place to the Dutchman. Hadjar had every bit as much pace as Verstappen, but was not as consistent and made too many
mistakes, and within 10 laps the team leader was on the Frenchman’s tail. Red Bull ordered Hadjar to let Verstappen by on lap 39 in the hope the four-time champion could close on Norris. But the Briton had too much pace and held off Verstappen, switching to another set of soft tyres before needing intermediates when the rain came down increasingly heavily in the final 10
laps. Norris said: “It was a very tough race - very, very tough. Not the best of launches off the line, but a lot of challenges today with the conditions and going on slicks in the wet is always tough. “The main thing today was that I just kept it cool and I did not make any mistakes. I had the pace when I needed to so it was good. Nice to be back on the top step and what a place to do it as well.”
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Malteenoes edge GCC by 3 runs to seal GCA Sherwin Williams T20 Title
GCA Second-Division T20 champs, Malteenoes, pose following their victory. Malteenoes Sports Club held their nerve in a chaotic final over to defeat hosts Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) by three runs and secure the Sherwin Williams Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Second-Division T20 championship on Saturday afternoon. Defending 194, Malteenoes handed the ball to Jeremiah Scott
for the final over with GCC needing 20 runs. Confusion erupted after the fifth ball due to a massive miscommunication on the field involving officials and the teams but when play finally resumed, GCC needed an impossible eight runs off the last delivery. They could only manage a boundary, finishing their chase at
191-7. Following the dramatic finish, a GCA official noted that the association intends to update its playing regulations to better mirror international standards. Earlier in the afternoon, Joshua Wade had given GCC a blistering start by smashing 57 off just 20 balls, including four boundaries and six sixes. Former Guyana Harpy Eagles
captain Leon Johnson then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 71 off 53 balls, while Timothy McAlmont chipped in with 22. However, disciplined bowling from Nichosie Barker (2-30) and Cordel Mars (2-32) choked the runs and stalled GCC’s momentum. Malteenoes had initially set a formidable 194-3 after being put in
to bat. Scott set the tone with a quickfire 40 off 22 balls, before Marcus Watkins took control with an unbeaten 66 off 45 deliveries. Damion Vantull provided the late acceleration, blasting four sixes in an 11-ball 28*, alongside a useful 23 from Barker. Johnson was the pick of the GCC bowlers with 220, while Joash Charles took 1-23 to add some support with the ball.
UDFA Under-17 League Champions challenged to be dedicated
Eagles United Football Club U-17 team poses with the League Trophy following their triumph.
UDFA President, Wayne Bethune, has exhorted players of the team that won the recently concluded UDFA U-17 League to be humble and be dedicated to the game. In congratulating the Eagles United Football Club during a presentation ceremony on Saturday 30 October at the Silvertown Community Ground, Bethune said, “it is always good to be victorious, especially tournaments” but he cautioned the young footballers against becoming swell-headed. “A victory here and there or an individual goal doesn’t make you a (good) footballer. This is a team sport, we got to humble ourselves, we got to play to the team plan, we got to listen to the coach. We also got to consider our personal life and choices – how we do things, why we do things … how we treat our bodies. So, in order for you to get better, you need to take some time to train, jog, stretch, and do gym work.” According to him, the current youth players are more fortunate than their counterparts of previous generations. “We had the dedication but we didn’t have the opportunities that are available to you,” the former first division footballer said. “You all could play for money. Maybe, you could get a contract or a try out at a professional club.” He, however, warned that such opportunities would only “come with dedication”. According to him, a player might be regarded as good in Guyana but when he goes overseas, he may not measure up to the required standard. Master of Ceremony, Olston Thorton, congratulated the Eagles Football Club for being the only one that registered a full complement of 25players. “You guys played really well,” he added, “and there were times you got so comfortable that you became lackadaisical.” Thorton and the UDFA president presented medals to the players. The team’s skipper, Pharez Noble, received the MVP trophy from the Continued on page 22
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Chase’s, Santa Rosa stay perfect as Glasgow hat-tricks
Hodge 140* puts Windies in command
Shane James sealed the winner for Santa Rosa Sec. against Charlestown
Kavem Hodge got to 100 off 142 balls. (AFP/Getty Images)
Chase’s dominant four! Mark Glasgow (2nd R) netted a hat-trick with support from Jaden Tasher, Germaine Garrett and Jermaine Jobe.
GMR&SC President meets ‘F1 supremo’ Ecclestone
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