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Exxon's Whiptail project will raise Guyana's emissions by 34% - EIA

The emissions which will come from ExxonMobil's sixth project will increase greenhouse gas emissions by 34%, according to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) The Whiptail project, with anticipated costs nearing US$13 billion, is currently being examined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Part of the regulator'sjobistodetermine whethertheimpacttheproject will have on Guyana is manageable, and decide whether to grant an environmentalpermit.

Expectedtobeginin2028, theprojectedaugmentationof Guyana's annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by approximately 34% is striking Most of these emissions stem from specific point sources like diesel combustion from power generating units, drill ships, and the floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). Another contributor is general sources of diesel combustion, such as marine support vessels and helicopters.

In terms of numbers, the total estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions during its construction phase are forecasted to leap from 150 kilotons per year in 2024 and 2026, reaching 2,580 kilotonsperyearfrom2027to 2029. Once operational, the project is slated to produce about 1,620 kilotons of greenhouse gas emissions annually

However, Guyana has significant carbon sink capacity,asmorethan80%of its land mass is covered in forests. They play a pivotal role in capturing carbon, eliminating a staggering 154 milliontonsofcarbondioxide equivalents (CO2e) annually This makes the country a crucial environmental asset, capturing more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.

Even when considering ExxonMobil's projected peak

emissionyearin2028,withan estimated 9,700 kilotons of emissions, this surge would represent just about 5.3% of Guyana's carbon sink capacity While there is no denying that projects like Whiptail contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions, Guyana's robust carbon sink plays a pivotal role in balancing out these emissions, ensuring that the nation remains a net positive contributor to global efforts againstclimatechange.

The Whiptail project will targetadailyoilproductionof about 250,000 barrels, with theFPSOhavingtheabilityto store 2 million barrels of oil. ExxonMobil has already submitted its environmental impact assessment to the governmentforapproval,and will submit a field developmentplan(FDP)later thisyear

Even though the

Cumulative Impact

AssessmentdonebyExxonis c o n s i d e r i n g t h e environmental impacts of 7 projects, ExxonMobil may evenpursue10projectsinall. It has said that there is potential for as many as 10 projects to develop the 11 billion barrels of recoverable resource discovered in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.

Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has also said that Guyana needs 10 FPSOs to keep the economic momentum going for the government's development agenda. He said that Guyana needs to have its oil resource extracted as quickly as possible and then convert it into monetary assets before theworldtransitionsandthere isnomoreneedforoil.

HehassaidGuyananeeds the money to build a more sustainable economy Officials have said that even with 10 FPSOs operating offshore Guyana, the emissions that would be generatedfromthoseprojects would not stop Guyana being acarbonsink.

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CJIA – Not again

So,thegovernmentisgoingtospend$82millionto‘fix up’ the baggage area at the ongoing, always going, renovations of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). When is this going to end? Will it ever end with theseso-called‘fixes?’ NoGuyaneseshouldhesitatefora second about what is going on here: fix after fix is being hung the necks of Guyanese taxpayers at the cash cow and milkingcowthattheCJIAhasbecomeforthecalculatorsin thePPPCGovernment.

TheCJIAhasbeenmadeintoa24/7cashregisterforthe operatorsinthePPPCGovernment,whoseeyesarealways on the lookout for a juicy opportunity.The baggage area is the latest sweet spot that has been identified by the governmentforattention. Itisinterestinghowthesethings unfold, and become an established fact of hard, gritty Guyanese life. For years, travelers coming into CJIA suffered all types of anxieties over their baggage and harbored some nervousness about the uncertainty of their luggage being collected with contents intact, or being collectedatall. Thoughittookyears,therehasbeensome improvement relative to baggage security and pilferage in thebaggageareabythehandlersandothersthatwerepartof theseracketsthatplaguedpassengers.

With the baggage collection improvements in mind, travelerscouldfinallybreatheasighofrelief. Now,asthey say,thereisnorestforthedevil,fornosoonerhadthecivil authoritieswrappedtheirarmsaroundwhatwasgoingatthe groundlevel,thatanewformofthieveryisnowshowingits face. Tobemoreaccurate,itisnowsonew,forthieveryand banditryhavebeenasoldastheexistenceofgovernmentsin this country When all is said and done with this new $82 million fix by the PPPC Government, it is that the celebrationscontinueattheCJIAwithtaxpayersvictimized so many times with this single project that is not only past numbing, but also now countless. For Guyanese, there is thisreality:theyaregettingrobbedontheground,thenthey arebeingfromthetopfloor. Thisshouldnotbeinterpreted thatthemiddlefloorsareexemptfromtheswindlesthatgo oninthiscountry.

Todayitisthebaggageareaforacool$82million,and this is at a newly renovated airport. What happened? did somebodyfalldownonthejob,andneglectedtoincludethe baggageareainalltheseconjobsthatarebeingintroducedto thepublicinbitsandpieces,multimilliondollarones? What isnextonthedrawingboardofschemesfortheCJIA,a$20 millionflowerpotenhancementproject? Ordiggingupthe runway and starting over from scratch, since that would involve some handsome sums? The point is that this is madness, and that what is supposed to be an expansion project just keeps expanding and expanding into eternity

But with one crucial difference: each new PPPC Government concoction costs Guyanese several tens of millionsmore.Whenthetotalstopsandstartswithlosttime and extra cost, the new millions for some overnight brainwave, old areas that should have been done with, it is definite that consulting with the Guinness Book of World Records would be in order We cannot help but to ask ourselvesiftherehasbeenanotherprojectanywherewhere the brazen and subtle skullduggeries have run so rampant andforsolong. ThisCJIAprojecthasbeenmorethanabout workinprogress,itisabouttheartofgovernmentparalysis forthepurposesofitsorchestrators. Oneachoccasionthat thereistheconclusionthatwehaveheardthelastofmonies beingspentontheCJIA,upcomesoneofthesejack-in-thebox announcements, as if on some form of PPPC Governmenttimer

Thislong-runningCJIAhasbeensuchasweetdealthat notjustonegovernmenthasoverseenitsexpansionworks, but several. Each government has enjoyed its own long seasonattheCJIAexpansiontrough. Allthingsconsidered, theCJIAprojecthasbecomethebillboardforgovernmental shenanigans and wholesale skullduggeries under the fraud ofservingthepeople.

Mr.Jagdeo’sbehaviorisdishonorable, anti-democraticanddangerous!

DEAREDITOR,

As many have already pinpointed, this man Jagdeo has unquestionably secured his top spot in the annals of iconic harbingers of falsehoods; but as if not enough to fill his megalomaniac appetite and power-drunkenness, he now wickedly revels in humiliating the President of our country; verbally assaulting the press; blabbers about technical stuff exposing his buffoonery; and enviously attackingGuyanesewiththe highest levels of academic andprofessionalcredentials, insanely fulminating that they are “not technically capable”.

He is so possessed with delusions of grandeur, that his small mind leads him to believe that his ceremonial

Why

DEAREDITOR

M e m b e r s a n d Supporters of the two main groupings in this country appeartohavebecomequite comfortable with the descriptions: “Descendants of African Slaves”, and “Descendants of Indian Indenture Coolies” My experience has indelibly been that in earlier times, these demeaning-sounding labels would have incurred wrath, if uttered publicly Signofmaturity,perhaps?

When Great Britain s o u g h t t o a w a r d Independence to its Colonies, during the 1960’s, THREE of its FOUR major Caribbean Possessions were relatively stable, and their Political Leadership mainly d e r i v e d f r o m t h e Descendants of African Slaves then living. Vastly different, unfortunately, was the Fourth Colony (British Guiana), where the indications were towards a political leadership drawn from Descendants of Indian Indenture Coolies Independencehandedtothis Group would thus be a glaring inconsistency, and quite out of the question. While there were indeed Cold War issues in the then scenario, Great Britain was persuadedtofindasolution, which entailed changing the electoral system from Firstpast-the-Postto

“honorary doctorate” must have embossed all knowledge, including technical, upon his little brain as he prances around wallowinginthisfakeryofa real Dr. in front of his name asifit’stherealMcCoy At the risk of committing blasphemymentioninggreat namesasBarackObamaand OprahWinfreyintothesame conversation with Jagdeo, unlike Jagdeo, they are big enough with the grace and civility to appreciate an honorarydegreeforwhatitis and will never demand that the title of Dr prefixes their names Since he is not equipped to attain his longcraved fantasy, he jealously and vexedly lashes out at those who have, with his “vindictiveness” he proudly avowed to being part of his repertoire.

This dunce who has failures stamped all over his forehead,hadtheaudacityto call me a clown and to disparageDr.JanetteBulkan

and the Oil & Gas

Governance Network (OGGN) – all with decades of extensive international credentials in academia and industry, dedicated to the solemn duty of giving back to our native land. I had rather be an honest clown thanbeacrookedleader,any day Any decent, competent and un-corrupt leader who does not kowtow to the interests of Su and Exxon above their own people, would welcome with open arms, the knowledge and wisdom coming from the voluntary services of such a high-powered cadre of sons and daughters of the soil devoted to giving back to

theirbelovedhomeland.Itis obvious that this little baby Putin just can’t stomach any advocacyfortheruleoflaw, transparency,accountability, f i n a n c i a l n o r m s , environmental protection, education of the people, and g o o d g o v e r n a n c e Nevertheless, these patriotic accomplishedGuyanesewill notbedeterredfromserving our people, by this jealous wackadoowhohastoremind the nation that he is “not insane”. Which sane person hastodothat!!Wearemore than happy with who we are andnotmiserablesoulswith rageagainsttheworldexcept forthelikesofSuandExxon.

Toaddinsulttoinjury,he snottilyyaksthattheseloyal Guyanese do not live in Guyana,assertingthatoneis notGuyaneseiftheydonot

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stratagem achieved the desiredconsistency.

Thus, in the 1960’s D e c a d e , P o l i t i c a l Independence from Great Britain to these Four Colonies passed into the hands of Political Leaders who were closely connected to, or were themselves Descendants of African Slaves. Manipulation of the electoral system to achieve this result was quite unnecessary in the THREE Cases, and it was inevitable that the political movement supportedbyDescendantsof Indian Indenture Coolies in the FOURTH Case would feel betrayed, humiliated, andrelegatedtobeingvirtual second-classcitizens.

Citizens during these early years of Guyana Independencewouldwitness the overwhelmingly disparate favours bestowed to the Descendants of African Slaves: an almost unfettered access to the National Treasury, appointments to top Government posts, membership and staffing of the Services, creation of Cooperatives(eg:Greenland Cooperative) effectively taking over Government Contracts, banning of “inappropriate” food imports etc The muchheralded acquisition of the CommandingHeightsofthe Economy, through takeover of foreign businesses was

expected to bring yet more opportunities for personal bettermentofdescendantsof AfricanSlaves.

Great Britain handed over its Colonies to the Descendants of African Slaves, probably believing that this grand gesture was the noble outcome after those evil centuries The Independence euphoria was initselfmostmemorable,but Iamunawareofanyquestion of Reparation raised at this time(itwouldcertainlyhave beenadiscordantitem).

A thought-provoking question:Wasitimplicitinthe minds of both Granter and Recipient that the e m p o w e r i n g w i t h Independence of these specific beneficiaries was meantasthefinalhonourable solutiontoAfricanSlavery

It must come as a surprise that fifty-odd years laterafterIndependence,the CURRENT descendants of the African Slaves would, with some sense of dissatisfaction, be seeking Reparations, as atonement for the cruelties of that bygone era, when that history was in fact welldocumented and known at the time of Independence.

T h o s e E A R L I E R Descendants of African Slaves had seemingly accepted what was offered.

That the “Golden Era” has seeminglystillnotarrived,in G u y a n a , f o r

Descendants of African Slaves, it must seem that those descendants who had been entrusted with stewardship of the Country on Independence, and entitled to govern without interference from the Colonial Master, must be obliged to provide some explanationwhythishasnot happened, even after 28 years.

Inourspecificcontext,if the APNU is to regain any place as afuture alternative Government,itisimportant, in a comprehensive internal review for that Party to seriously soul-search itself on the practices, and examinethemis-stepswhich have badly let down the majority of its adherents, during what was essentially itstotalcommand.

Itwould,ofcoursebean ideal scenario where the many bright thinkers of the CURRENT descendants of theAfricanSlaves(andthere are clearly many) could be abletodirectlyaddressthose leading lights of that EARLIER period, that is, of course, if they are still amongst us. But, hopefully theremaybeoneortwostill around, prepared to share whattheyhavelearnedfrom their mistakes, despite so much which was in their favour Some valuable lessonscouldbelearnt.

Yoursfaithfully, JoshRagnauth

no talk of Reparations during post-Independence years?

Systemic unprofessionalism of some public servants

DEAREDITOR, Thisisnotpolitics,andit is not my intention to provide fodder to those who are bent on politicizing any and all issues that confront the common folk of this nation.What this is about is t h e s y s t e m i c unprofessionalism and ambivalencethathasforever characterized the level of service afforded by those who are paid public

employees, servants of the people.

My bone of contention stems from repeated patchwork failures due to shoddy repairs done by contractors working on the remediation of the Corentyne Highway on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works This patchwork of uneven, partly finished and untouched damaged areas is evident on

the Corentyne Highway from Palmyra to Moleson Creek. And that does not i n c l u d e t h e m o s t deplorable state and condition of the Black Bush Polder roadways, neither is it meant to diminish the atrocious conditions of other roadways Editor,onthe2ndofMay ofthisyear,atafewminutes

Amerindiansshouldformpart ofaneliteborderpatrolguard

DEAREDITOR, As tradition permits, the National Amerindian Development Foundation (NADF) courteously extends our Organisations’ festive wishes to all Guyanese, especially the Indigenous peoples of Guyana on their celebration of ‘Amerindian Heritage Month’September2023.

Emerging from a pandemic and a point of politicaluncertaintyin2020 to a vibrant nation with unmeasured and limitless opportunities which embraces our vision for economic, social and e n v i r o n m e n t a l development, Guyanastands tallintheglobalarena.

NADFnoticedwithgreat satisfactiontheopenandfree platform of the National To s h a o s ’ C o u n c i l Conference.Thiswasasolid demonstration and a global example of Indigenous Peoples working together to findsolutionsthatwillbetter their ways of life. Added, this was not isolated to Indigenous Peoples only,

theywererubbingshoulders and grinding axes with the Government, this was leadership maturity in full glory.

NADF is confident that

Indigenous Peoples visionary goals will be vigorously pursued and ultimatelyachievedasonthe NTC platform the term ‘Training and Education’

became a household expression.Thisisenoughto wedge full confidence in a government willing to work for a better Guyanese population.

NADF takes this

opportunity to ‘RED

ALERT’ our peoples, not onlytheAmerindiansbutall Guyanese on our insecure Borders. Amerindians must take up the role of being guardiansofourborders.We haveprotectedandmanaged our forests and now benefit fromcarboncredits,notonly Amerindians but all other Guyanese. Hence, we need to make our borders secure, soourforests,ourlands,our natural resources remain in Guyana’ssovereignty

I again emphasize and recommend that a special elite border patrol unit, staffed mainly by Indigenous Peoples be trained and deployed to secure our borders, this will not be an autonomous unit but operate under Guyana’s’ laws and regulations that governsuchbodies.

The justification for this proposalcanbeexpandedat the appropriate time and forum.

NADFgraciouslyextend our thanks and gratitude to our President Dr Irfaan Ali and his government who continuestoplaytheroleofa stalwart and pillar for the recognition and respect for the Amerindian peoples Also, to the International Community, Organisations, Agencies and concerned citizens who continue to support the thrust by the Indigenous Peoples for a bettertomorrow

Happy Heritage Month 2023.

KindestRegards,

AshtonSimon President,NADF

to 05:00hrs, a crew working on behalf of Public Works were engaged in fixing several craters at Bush Lot, Kildonan, Nurney and neighbouring villages at Central Corentyne/East Berbice.

Afew weeks later those patchworks crumbled. The craters are now larger, deeper, wider and more dangerous.

The most dangerous beingatBushLot.

This one has gotten so big that vehicles traversing this section of the highway, take evasive action by driving off the parapet and on adjacent driveways or they drive on the opposite lane.

E d i t o r, i n t h i s particular situation, this is a carnage waiting to happen

One small mistake made by an errant road user has the potential to wreakhavoc,causelossof lives, injuries and damages to properties and utilities

While my angst stems from this deplorable state and condition of the roadways and the unacceptable shoddy workmanship that fail almost immediately after each repair, mybone of contention is with those t a s k e d w i t h t h e responsibility for the upkeep, maintenance and safetyoftheroadwaysand those who are employed to ensure that our concerns are heardandaddressed.

Editor, in my attempt to bring some attention to bear on this issue, I have (over the past several weeks) reached out to the subject

Ministries, authorities, agencies, departments, RDC, NDC and even the Office of the President with absolutely no success Aside from a f e w a u t o m a t e d responses, as of this morning(September7th),I am yet to receive an acknowledgement of my communication to the aforementioned list My greatest disappointment was when personnel in the Office of the President stated that my email was received and that the addressee was busy and therefore my email remainedunattended

Whenaskediftheemail wasreadbythosewhotriage t h e i n c o m i n g communication, the answer wasyes,butthatanswerwas dodgy

The person had to search for the email, and did not know that a couple of files pertaining to the disrepair were attached to theemail

When pressed, it was explained that they are not allowed to view videos on their computer and that I should send still images Whatagedowelivein?

This afternoon, I got therunaroundfromastaff in the Office of the Ministry of Public Works I was given a number to contact the Engineers at t h e U r b a n R o a d Department

C a l l s t o t h a t D e p a r t m e n t w e n t unanswered

I called the office of the MOPW again and this time, a very professional young lady listened and asked that I email her with my concerns and that she

will ensure that it gets the attention of the subject Minister I forwarded the email thatwaspreviouslysent(that is still unattended) to the Office of the President Within a few minutes, I r e c e i v e d a n acknowledgement of receipt.

Editor, I readofandsee various Ministers, subject personnel,regionalandlocal government representatives out in the field doing their level best and going above andbeyondthecallofdutyto serve the people of this nation.

However, given my experience, I am of the opinion that the support personnel are failing their superiors, the subject Ministersandthecitizensof thiscountry

It irks me that this c o n t i n u e d s h o d d y workmanship has become all too common and acceptable It is equally vexing that the support s t a f f l a c k t h e professionalism, ethics, discipline, dedication and tools to effectively function within their roles andresponsibilities

Worse yet is the ambivalence, attitude and lack of decorum that is evident in exchanges with t h e s e employees Hopefully, the roadway at Central Corentyne will be fixed before some is killed but until then one can only yearn for a shift in the culture of the workforce and for Guyana to rise and shine as a nation among nations.

Thankyoukindly,

JayMobeen

Frompage4 live in Guyana or drink his cool aid.This dunda-headed barb bespeaks his divisiveness of our people and divulges that the sham “One Guyana” doesn’t even include the diaspora.As deh seh, “what a sober mind conceals, a power-drunken mind reveals”; or, “mouth open,storyjumpout”.Ihope the cash-cow friends in Queens, NY, are paying attention, for his u n g r a t e f u l n e s s i s conspicuous;butthenagain, maybe they don’t matter anymore while Su is still around.

This man has no respect ofpersonincludinghisboss, HisExcellencyIrfaanAli,as he embarrasses and humiliates him in a most classless way The nation and world have great empathy with HE for being intheunenviablepositionof a titular President under the bullying thumbs of his VP; butasifthisVP’susurpingof power is not enough, he has to make it his mission to let the world know that he is in charge by putting down HE, publicly It has to be painful for all Guyanese to see the pictures made public when the VP takes over HE’s position in one-on-one engagements of foreign dignitaries,withHEseeming tobetakingnotesontheside, or standing around looking on meekly. In another instance, the man even took overHE’schairattheheadof the table; and we all know how he publicly nullified HE’s recent MOU with the DominicanRepublic.

Most heartbreaking though, it would have been

onethingifthediasporaand the press were the only ones that feel Jagdeo’s wrath, but how about the poor communities of Success, Amelias Ward, Mocha, Hillfoot and Jetty – all with countless women and children suffering the inhumane fate of being mercilessly thrown out of their meager shelters to becomehomelessinorderto fillthepocketsofExxonand hisrichfriends.Helaysbare his further heartlessness when he openly lambastes theOpposition,decryingthat all they want to do is talk about spending the oil monies on feeding the peopleinsteadofspendingit onprojects.

Whatcouldbeofahigher priority for the leader of a countrytofeedandhouseits poor!And lest not we forget the cruelty meted out to the striking cane-cutters amongst our poorest, barely eking out a living with an immoral$2,900Gperdayin therichestcountry,andwith whomherefusestomeet,so as to sadistically punish themevenmore.

The only thing that tickles this man’s fantasy is to enrich Su, Exxon and his friends with further impoverishment of our people. The great Cheddi Jagan must be rolling in his grave!

To the few dozen or so whogothroughtheagonyof watching his press conferences, they are nothing but a disgraceful spectacle of selfa g g r a n d i z e m e n t , disrespectfulness,buse-outs, foolishness, and his angry rage Even as the self-

publicist and braggadocio that he is, he can’t lay claim to any accomplishment during his four terms as President and usurped Presidency and Finance Minister, but he surely will go down in infamy with the litany of scandals that wreakedhavoconthenation during his time, including one to which he may have admitted at Dr Roger Luncheon’sfuneral.Thesad truth is that because Mr. Know-it-all is really an empty vessel having no intellect with a questionable 1st degree, and who scorns having his technical people around him to help out, he has to spend his time resortingtonamecallingand bigbuse-outs.

His Putinesque and Trumpian anti-democratic and insulting behavior shouldbeofgraveconcernto the nation and should be condemnedandprotestedby not only the Guyana Press Association, but by all Guyanese, and his press conferences should be boycotted by the Press Association.

Let’sfaceit,notevenhis closest cabal of friends whom he has made fabulously rich, would honestlydenythatthisman’s onlyforteistorulebyfear–which spells totalitarianism. This Putin wannabe is the samemanwhowenttogreat lengths to pull off a Putin stunttoturnourconstitution on its head just to fulfill his ambitiontobeleaderforlife. The ABC countries had better watch him! for this is howtheystart.

Sincerely, Dr.

VincentAdams

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ExxonM has Govt.'s support to drill 10 to 12 wells per year in Stabroek Block until 2027

T h e G u y a n a Government's approval of a one-year exploration extension for the Stabroek B l o c k s i g n a l s i t s understanding of the challenges ExxonMobil and its partners faced during the COVID-19 pandemic says HessCorporation.

The company further noted that it also d e m o n s t r a t e s t h e administration's support for Exxon's operations in the deepwater concession Specifically, making these and other comments at a recent energy conference was Hess' Chief Executive Officer(CEO),JohnHess.

During his presentation, Hess said the partners' exploration licence was extendedfrom2026to2027. This followed a petition that

was made back in 2020 by ExxonMobil's subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) along with Hess Corporation and CNOOC PetroleumGuyanaLimited.

Hess said, “During COVID-19,wehadtoputthe drilling on hold for safety reasons…Wewereoperating three rigs in the basin basically for development but we shut down exploration because we just couldn't get all the people to operate…We went to the government as a joint venture and said we really would appreciate getting another year on the exploration licence because COVID almost forcemajeuredoperations…”

The CEO added, “The government was very

reasonable with us and we got an extension for our exploration licence from 2026to2027.

Wealsogotanextension for relinquishment (of 20 percent of the block) from October 2023 to October 2024. I think it reflects well on government; that it worked with us and this was a reasonable outcome.”The Hess boss also said the extension allows Exxon and partners more running room to execute a very healthy inventory of drilling prospects in the Stabroek Block.Hesaidthiscouldsee about 10 to 12 wells being drilledperyear

Hess also lauded the StabroekBlockasbeingone of the most transformational investment opportunities for his company given its

– Hess Boss tells Energy Conference

outstanding characteristics.

In this regard, Hess said the StabroekBlockspanning6.6 million acres, is home to 32 significant discoveries which hold more than 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent resources with multi-billion barrels waiting tobeunlocked.

He said too that the discoveries are some of the industry's largest in the past decade.Inaddition,theCEO said most of the sanctioned projectshaveoccurredatthe bottom of the offshore cost cycle.

With such strategic advantagesinplay,Hesssaid Guyana is indeed an unparalleled investment destination.

Man badly beaten by drinking partner dies

A50-year-old Non Pariel, EastCoastDemerara(ECD)

man died on Thursday after he was badly beaten on July 3, 2023 by hisdrinkingpartner

DeadisAshramBoodhoo.

Speaking with Kaieteur News on Friday,Boodhoo'srelativessaidthatthe suspect, who is known to the family, remainsontherun.

The two men were reportedly drinkingtogetheronJuly3butataround 19:00hrs, an argument ensued. Things escalatedandthesuspectdealtBoodhoo several blows to his body and head knockingunconsciousbeforefleeingthe scene.

Police rushed Boodhoo to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he was admitted.

He sustained severe brain injuries and was pronounced brain dead. The injured man was placed on life support machine before being discharged from the hospitalonAugust20.

unconscious An

Boodhoo reportedly showed signs of recoveringbutnevercameoutofhiscoma. Hisfamilyisdemandingjustice.

Hess Corporation CEO, John Hess

An

Ashram Boodhoo after being discharged from the hospital.

Theelectoraloutcomeof the March 2023 elections, where the APNU+AFC secured 47.34% of the total valid votes cast, does not automatically translate into representing nearly half of the population. This is a crucialdistinctiontomakein anydemocraticsystem.

First and foremost, voting for a particular party does not necessarily mean that individuals endorse every aspect of that party’s platform Voters may be drawntoapartyforavariety of reasons, including ethnic support or a dislike of the mainopposingparty.Itisan oversimplification to equate aparty’svotesharewiththeir levelofpublicsupportonall issues.

Unfortunately however Guyana’s political system compounded by a dominant trend of ethnic voting has created an illusion about each of the main parties being the representatives of those who voted for them. Thisisnotentirelyso.

Theelectedgovernment is supposed to act in the interests of all and to represent all of the people, including those who did not vote for them The Opposition is also supposed todothesame.Itisnotthere torepresentonlythehalfthat votedforthem.

Representative democracy does not mean that a party in parliament only represents its

constituents. In a representative democracy, elected representatives have adutytotheentirenationand are expected to make decisions in the best interest ofthecountryasawhole. Under the Westminster system, there is no inherent compulsion for the ruling party to incorporate the Opposition into executive decision-making This separation of powers betweenthegovernmentand the Opposition is a fundamental aspect of parliamentary democracy The Opposition’s primary role is to scrutinize government policies, actions, and legislation to ensure they are in the best interests of the country By maintaining this separation, the Westminster system fosters healthy competition ofideasandensuresthatthe government remains accountable to the electorate.

The role of the Opposition in the Westminstersystemisnotto become part of the government but rather to offer itself as an alternative government.Thisservesasa critical aspect of a functioning democracy The Opposition’s duty is to propose alternative policies and approaches, providing voterswithagenuinechoice duringelections.Byoffering a credible alternative, the Opposition keeps the ruling

Dem boys seh...

party accountable and encourages robust debate and discussion on important issues. This ensures that the government’s decisions are thoroughly scrutinized and tested, leading to more informed and considered policymaking.

The absence of compulsory inclusion of the Opposition in executive decision-makingallowsfora clearer distinction between the government and its critics This clarity is essentialfortheelectorateto make informed decisions during elections If the Opposition is part of Executive decision-making, then it cannot effectively offer itself as an alternative tothegovernmentbecauseit would then be part of the very decision-making machinery which it seeks to replace. In any event, the attempt by the APNU+AFC to benefit from rigged electionshasraisedconcerns about its legitimacy and its credibilityinrepresentingits constituents. Elections are the cornerstone of any democratic system, and when there are credible and verifiable allegations of rigging or electoral misconduct, it undermines the very essence of democracy The act of attempting to benefit from rigged elections suggests a willingness to subvert the will of the people, which is f u n d a m e n t a l l y

De Pee Pee Pee Cee flip-flopping!

Y’all remember when de Pee Pee Pee Cee under de nowVee Pee tell dem parents how it no longer compulsory to pay de contingency fees wah dem schools been demanding. And how dem claim how de fees cannot be used as a condition fuh admissionorregistration

Fuh those who nah old enough, leh dem boys remind y’all. Once upon a time, de Pee Pee Pee Cee decided that contingency fees should not be mandatorybutvoluntary It was like if dem bin giving us freedom of choice. But whathappenednext?Chaos andconfusion!

Our schools, already struggling to make ends meet, were left high and dry Making de fees voluntarydriedupdepettycash coffers. No more contingency fees meant no

morequickaccesstofunds for small supplies and minor works. Dem schools wereleftatdemercyofthe Regional authorities, waitingforthemtoblessus with their bureaucratic wisdom Anddon’tevenget us started on the “parent body approval” for raising donations One-third of parents had to gather in a meeting to give their blessing

But it now look like de Pee Pee Pee Cee had an epiphany! It realized that maybe, just maybe, schools should have more autonomy But this newfound freedom comes with a twist They want to deal directly with schools, cutting out the Regional Educational authorities It’s likegivingakidashinynew toy,butthey’retakingaway the batteries! So, let’s get this straight. First, they snatch away the schools’

undemocratic. This renders the APNU+AFC ineligible to serve as the legitimate representativeofanyone.

When a political party is implicated in attempts to manipulate or undermine elections, it damages public confidence in the entire political system The APNU+AFC’s involvement in such activities therefore not only disqualifies it from representing its constituents but also poses a broader threat to democracy and the integrity of the electoral process APNU+AFC should be banned from any future participation in electionsuntilitprovidesan unconditionalapologyforits actions and a promise to never again attempt to benefit from rigged elections. It is a national travestyandanindictmentof our system of legal system that to date no one has been jailedforbeingimplicatedin electoral fraud in the elections of March 2020. In the United States, one man

was virtually sentenced to life imprisonment for his alleged role in the storming of the CAPITOL Other persons are before the US courtsonchargesofelectoral malpractice.

If the Opposition is implicated in rigging an election, it raises serious ethical and legal concerns that could warrant an investigation and potential consequences In a democratic society, the integrity of the electoral process is paramount, and anyattempttomanipulateor undermine it is a breach of electoral democracy If substantialevidenceexiststo provetheinvolvementofthe Oppositioninelectoralfraud or rigging, it is essential for the legal and judicial systems to take appropriate actions, which may include disqualifying individuals or the party from participating intheNationalAssembly

ThePPPCgovernmentis moving presently in the direction of shunning the

parliamentary Opposition

But its alternative to go directlytothepeoplecannot be substitute for ensuring a r o b u s t s y s t e m o f representative democracy While it is understandable that the government should treat the parliamentary Opposition as a rogue force, the government must not presumethatdealingdirectly with the people, and on its own terms, can ever be a substitute for a system of representative democracy thatflows fromfreeandfair elections (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this n e w s p a p e r a n d i t s affiliates.)

autonomy by making contingencyfeesvoluntary Then they decide, “Oops, maybe we should give it back ” But instead of returning it to its rightful owners, they’re playing puppeteer, pulling the strings directly Autonomy, mydearreaders,islikeayoyointheirhands.

But here’s the kicker: Is this constitutional? Does it removeanimportantlayerof d e l e g a t i o n a n d accountability? These are questions we should be asking It’s like saying, “We tookyourbikeawaybecause it wasn’t safe, but now you can ride it without brakes Have fun!” In the end, it seems like the Pee Pee Pee Cgovernmentisamasterof the autonomy flip-flop They give it, they take it, theytwistit,andwe’releft wonderingwhatonearthis goingon.

TalkHalf!LeffHalf!

THOSE WHO SEEK TO SILENCE CAN NEVER SUCCEED

A youngster was promptedbysomeonehefelt hehadtopleasetoattackmy servanthoodand,worsestill, myintegrity

Because he had to please atallcosts,itwasfeltthatany meanswouldsuffice,andthe lower the better He did go low: splicing and cherrypicking, and exaggerating anddistorting.

The lengths that is gone to,andforwhat? Tostillone voice for the voiceless? To destroy the dissenting? One speaker and citizen compellingsomuchanxiety? Whatistheretoworryabout, if everything is on an even keel?

The opening sentence was a giveaway: 'GHK Lall attacks the PPP Government and the Vice President daily…. I do not read his essays, but I am writing this essayofmyown.’

Iwritedozensofarticles monthlyforfivepublications in this country So, if this

bright young man does not read what I write, how does heknowthatIattackthePPP GovernmentandDr Jagdeo? It is likely that this bright young man is brighter than evenheknows,orIcanbegin tofathom. Regardingattacks on the PPP Government and the Vice President, I am doing what few (very few) citizens in this country are doing.

Iamtellingthemstraight upthatthisishowthingsare, and as seen by many (including PPP supporters), who are afraid of calling thingsastheyare.

I tell them what they know is right, but hate to hear I am saying what should not be, and what should. Idoso,thoughthere isnothingtogain,otherthan the calumnies of what was written in the media in an attempttodenigratemyyears attheGoldBoard.

If PresidentAli and Vice President Jagdeo (a former

president) are half the men I think they are, they would welcome this lone voice, which tells them what nobodyelsetellsthem. This isthefirstdutyofacitizenin a functioning democracy It is not to be a sycophant, a flunky, or a yes-man. I suggesttothemembersofthe team that wrote that letter to the media to re-educate themselves on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the attendant duties that aresacred.

One is to help my government, my leaders (including the opposition) notsomuchontheerrorsand weaknessesoftheirways,but on the pathways if adopted that make for a better country,abetterpolity,anda betterpeople.

Imagine if there were a hundredtryingastirelesslyin this country, what kind of government, what kind of country, it just may be possibleforustohave. With

even fifty or two score, I would not be so by myself here. But I journey on, for this is the lot I have chosen, and I must see it through to theend.

I am glad beyond words that the writers of the media blastfocusedonmyintegrity andhowIprizeit. Itreasure it even more now that it has been put under the spotlight, butwiththeworstintentions.

I h a v e a l i t t l e recommendation to these sons (possibly daughters) of mine:theycantakewhatthey wrote about integrity, frame it,andthenwritemynameat theverytopofit.

And then at the beginning of each day when shavingletitbeareminderof the standard to be followed. It is of more than what is about integrity, it is also of what is manly It would be a n o t h e r u n k n o w n contribution I quietly make tothiscountry Nonoise. No frills. Noself-promotionand

noself-congratulation.

Now let's talk about numbersandpercentagesand comparisons. Man, it is so easy to look at what are end products, and which tell absolutely nothing about all thatwentintogetthere. The efforts.

The peoples. The skills and the challenges. Oh, and one more thing: it was all on the house, as in free gifts to theGuyanesepeople.

Oh, if the people of this country knew, only knew, about how much was given elsewhere, and how nothing wastakenbackfromanyone, looked for, accepted, then what would be told to me then? Whatcouldbe?

Here is what would be my reward: If only the man withwhomthereisdifficulty islookedupondifferently,as in positively and more receptively, then that is the bestpaymentIcouldactually receive.

W h a t e v e r t h e underpinnings of such monumental efforts by the government, through its agents,toteardownoneman, Iofferthislittlenugget. Iam not the enemy, not even an adversary

I will now table what I intend to breathe life into at every opportunity, so help me,God. Thisisacountryin a new era, with a new

economy,andonethatshould bestirredbynewvisions.We, therefore, must cultivate a new mentality Not one where its best attribute is swiveling our necks to look backwards at the 1960s and Burnham. Or sideways at 2020 and its horrors, when theworldisbeforeus,andthe best progress is made in fiercely focusing on what's ahead, with each step we take.

Iwanttoextendahelping hand to the people of Guyana,includingthosewho just endeavored mightily to drown me. I am bigger and better than that, so it's not feasible.

So, too, I am inclined to believe are those who come afterme.

Itincludeswhosentthem todoso. Letthisonethingbe remembered by all, from PresidentAlitoVPJagdeoto Opposition Leader Norton: I amaservant.

Iamnotsubversive. Iam asonofthissoil,andIwillbe damned if I allow anyone (anyone)torubmynoseinto it,separatemefromit.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the a u t h o r a n d d o n o t necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this newspaperanditsaffiliates.)

Gas-to-Energy project to help solve Guyana's energy woes -PM

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd),MarkPhillipsonThursday

assuredthatthecountry's GastoEnergyProject,withan investment of US$1.8b, will lead to solving the country's energy probleminasubstantialway The project aims to provide an additional 300 MW of power by theendof2024.

The Prime Minister, who is responsible for Guyana's energy sector, outlined the Government's plans to transform the nation's power infrastructure to meet its growing needs at an American ChamberofCommerceofGuyana and other stakeholders' Energy Mixer event held at the Guyana MarriottHotel.

The Prime Minister explained that significant investments and initiatives both in the short and long term are underway as part of the Government's broader efforts

to bring Guyana into the 21st century

To achieve this, he said platforms, like the event, “are essential for stakeholders in the industryasweworktounderstand the role we all play in building a sustainableandprosperousenergy futureforall”.

The energy sector, the Prime Ministerexplained,isthelifeblood ofanynation'sdevelopment.

“It is the bedrock upon which our economic prosperity, social progress, and wellbeing of our peopledepend.”

He said that tremendous improvementhasbeenmadebythe Guyana Power and Light (GPL) since the current administration tookoffice.

“GPL has since undertaken extensiveworkonitstransmission and distribution system and launched various initiatives to

enhance its overall functionality and efficiency, addressing the historical problems of inadequate maintenance and frequent disruptions.”

In moving Guyana to the next level of development, the Prime Ministersaidthatthereneedstobe an energy mix, which will give “Guyana thrust to enhance energy reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and overall economic development, this is a strategicimperative.”

Speaking specifically to the Gas-to Energy project, Prime Minister Phillips described three criticalcomponentsofthissizable project:first,layingapipelinethat will bring gas ashore; second, building a power plant; and third, rebuilding the transmission and distribution system He emphasised that upgrading the existing transmission network is

crucial for successfully implementing these ambitious projects.

Addressing Guyana's commitment to adopting a low carbonstrategy,thePrimeMinister stated, “Over the short, medium, and long term, we will, as a Government, fund numerous projects aimed at greater utilisation of clean and green energy – more solar, more wind, more hydro.” This, he noted, will contribute to cleaner and greener energyuseacrossthenationwithin thedecade.

By 2030, Guyana aims to produce 500 MWof electricity by embracing an energy mix

composed predominantly of clean energy sources. Doing so would accommodate the growing demand for electricity while remaining environmentally conscious.

To that end, Prime Minister Phillips affirmed that the Government will continue collaborating with GPL to bring sustainable energy not only to households but also to industrial and commercial sectors throughoutGuyana.

The Energy Mixer was held under the theme “Delivering the Energy Benefits: The Transmission and Distribution System”.

Public, private collaboration will elevate Guyana's health sector

DPI - With tremendous transformation underway in Guyana's health sector, it is essential that the publicandprivatesectorsworktogether to promote the national vision of elevatingqualityofhealthcaredelivery.

This was according to President Dr MohamedIrfaanAlionFridayevening ashecommissionedtheEurekaUrgent Care Clinic and Pharmacy on Thomas Street.

Theheadofstateremindedthatthe governmentisworkingtobuildarobust andresilienthealthcaresector

This vision requires seamless collaboration between the public and privatesectorstofacilitateeachother's development and to ensure that a key priority is quality in the delivery of

Pres. Ali

service.

“Whatwewereabletoachievewas a holistic integration of our healthcare infrastructure, and that is what is important.Idonotseetheinvestmentin healthcare by all the stakeholders in Guyanaascompetition.Iseeitaspartof a holistic infrastructure that is supporting the vision of the country, and that vision is to build a healthcare systemthatissecondtonone,”hesaid.

Thisprocessofseamlessintegration also sees government outsourcing labourforspecialisedservicesasthe

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PresidentIrfaanAli(left)assistsAndrewBoyle,Director-CEOofEureka UrgentCareClinicandPharmacy(right)withthecuttingoftheribbon.

Attendees at the American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana and other stakeholders at an Energy Mixer event

El Dorado Offshore and Carnegie partner to host ‘Cooking with Kids’ camp

El D o r a d o O f f s h o r e collaborated with the Carnegie School of Home Economics to host 'Cooking with Kids', an

Thalia Wilson, Senior HR and Employee Engagement Coordinator

"We believe that by investing in their education and skills development, we

Dorado Offshore said that “Over the course of two weeks, these young minds not only learned how to prepare delicious meals but also acquired essential life

Young chefs showcase their skills after completing 'cooking with kids' course in Linden, Region 10.

engaging and empowering initiativeforyoungpeoplein Region10.

The programme lasted for two weeks and impacted more than 15 children between9–15yearsofage.

"El Dorado Offshore recognizes the immense potential of our youth in shaping the future," said

are sowing the seeds of progress, not only for these individuals but also for our communities and the industries in which we operate,"Wilsonsaid.

The 'Cooking with Kids' c a m p o ff e r e d t h e participating children experience in the culinary arts In a statement El

skills such as baking and table etiquette.The program was designed to be educational, fun, and inspiring,anditachievedall these objectives, leaving the childrenexcitedandeagerto explore advanced levels of culinaryexpertise.”

Thecompanynotedthat

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EDO and Carnegie School of Home Economics Representatives join the young graduates on stage for a photo after the conclusion of 'Cooking with Kids' Course in Linden, Region 10.

Brothers charged for brutalizing Unity Fisherman

Four brothers were on Thursday charged with the offence of felonious woundingcommittedon34year-old Sushil Nagasar, a fishermanofMosquitoHall, EastCoastDemerara(ECD).

Twenty-nine–year-old OmeshPersaud,26-year-old Avidesh Persaud, 21-yearoldYogeshwar Persaud, and 18-year-old Adesh Persaud, all of Lot 14 David Rose Housing Scheme, Mahaica, ECD appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrates' Court, before Magistrate Alisha George, where the chargewasreadtothem. They pleaded not guilty

to the felonious wounding charge committed on Nagasar Bailwasgrantedin the sum of $250,000 for Omesh,Avidesh,Yogeshwar and$100,000forAdesh.The matter was adjourned to November28,2023.

Nagasar, a 35-year-old fisherman was on Monday injured when the four cutlass-wielding brothers attacked him at Unity Village,ECD.

Nagasar reported the matter to police onTuesday, alleging that the four brothers rushed into a Chinese restaurant where he was,allarmedwithcutlasses and broadsided him several

Charged: Adesh Persaud

timesabouthisbody He received wounds to his toes and hands and was taken to the Georgetown

Charged: Omesh Persaud

Public Hospital, where he wasadmittedasapatientina stablecondition.

During a search for two

Charged: Yogeshwar Persaud

of the suspects, police said that their mother tried to mislead the ranks by informingthemthathersons

Charged:Avidesh Persaud

were not home. However, ranks found the sons hiding in a septic tank and immediatelyarrestedthem.

Govts. must ensure decommissioning money is secured – Intl. body

Asset Integrity

Engineering (AIE),acompany based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a recent publication reminded oil and gas producing nations that decommissioning projects generates little to no money foroperators,addingthatitis therefore crucial to secure sufficient funds to restore the ocean'sfloor

The process of restoring the ocean's floor when an oil andgasprojecthascometoan

e n d i s c a l l e d 'Decommissioning'.

Kaieteur News had r e p o r t e d t h a t decommissioning is a complexandcostlyprocessat theendoftheeconomiclifeof an individual oil and gas project. It involves the safe plugging and abandoning of oil wells, removal of structures and restoration of thesurroundingareas.

AIE is a leading provider of asset integrity services which improve operational reliability, safety and asset protection whilst at the same time helping to maximise plant performance and mitigate the constant challengesandhazardsfacing heavy industries such as Oil and Gas, Power Generation andMining.

Initsarticle,thecompany highlighted that some challenges include the safety and environmental risks a s s o c i a t e d w i t h decommissioning,alongwith the financial assurance required to ensure projects canbetakentocompletion.

“Decommissioning projects typically generate little or no revenue for operators, so it is crucial to ensurethattherearesufficient funds available to carry out decommissioning activities,” AIEadded.

AIEnotedthatwhileover 95 countries have producing oil and gas facilities, there is very limited experience in decommissioning of these fields. It was stated too that oneofthemainchallengesof decommissioningafacilityis theestimationofthecostsand liabilities involved, and their allocation among the stakeholdersoftheproject.

Notably, the costs involved can amount to USbillions of dollars and vary significantly depending on the type, location, and age of the facilities, along with the safety and environmental standards that are required to besatisfied.

Moreover, it was stated that the estimation of decommissioning costs requires making assumptions on the Cessation of Production (CoP), time estimates for when the decommissioning operations will take place, how each aspect of operations will be performed and catering for inflation of these associated costs.

“Decommissioning liabilities are also complex andcanhaveuncertainties,as they may depend on contractual agreements, legal obligations, regulatory

frameworks, and social expectations,”itwasnoted.

The company also stated that it is estimated that more than70percentoftheworld's oilandgasproductioncomes from mature fields and flows through infrastructure that is ageing. It was explained that as global oil and gas basins becomemoremature,thereis an increasing focus from Government Regulators, Tax Authorities as well as NationalandInternationalOil C o m p a n i e s o n decommissioning of oil and gas facilities along with their associated midstream and downstreamindustries.

AIE underscored that decommissioningissettobea key issue for the oil and gas i n d u s t r y s o o n “Decommissioning is the final stage of an asset's lifecycle, whereby reservoirs are isolated, and their associated infrastructure is removed and disposed of, leavingtheproductionareain an environmentally acceptable condition with minimal safety risks associatedwithit.Itisalong, often costly process, requiring cooperation by the key stakeholders to manage the various associated technical, operational, social, economic,andenvironmental issues,”thecompanysaid.

Moreover, it was highlighted that with the increasing global momentum towards decarbonisation, governmentsarealsoexposed to greater decommissioning risks as the outlook towards oilandgasassetshaschanged considerably

To this end,AIE said that the increasing pressure on carbon-intensive assets to reduce emissions, coupled withloweranticipatedreturns and higher capital costs for companies could mean that assets can reach their economic limits significantly earlierthanexpected.

“This leads to higher chances of accelerated decommissioning of assets, mothballed assets and bankruptcies; there is a potential risk that governments would be s a d d l e d w i t h decommissioning liabilities asaresult,”itwasadded.

AIElistedsomeexamples of the consequences it has s e e n i n v o l v i n g decommissioning. The first consequence stated was that inadequate decommissioning liabilityprovisioncanleadto a 500 percent default or bankruptcy of involved partiesleaving

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PANCAP's Coordinating Unit gets new Director

Surinamese national Dr WendyTelgtEmanuelsonhas been appointed the new Director of the PanCaribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), the mechanism

thatprovidesastructuredand unified approach to the Caribbean's response to the HIVepidemic.

Dr Telgt Emanuelson took the helm on September 1,2023.

In a statement, PANCAP said that Dr Telgt Emanuelson will lead PANCAP's dialogue with CARICOM governments, international donors and partners, and other

stakeholdersinthecontinued implementation of a coordinated and structured regional approach for an AIDS-free Caribbean. She will lead the PANCAP Coordinating Unit to ensure

the delivery of regional public goods supporting national programmes and advancing PANCAP's regionalobjectives.

BeforejoiningPANCAP, Dr Telgt Emanuelson was a

NationalConsultantonNonCommunicableDiseasesand Mental Health at the Pan A m e r i c a n H e a l t h Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organisation (WHO) OfficeinSuriname. Shehas vast knowledge and experience in public health policy development and implementationandhasleda number of national public health programmes in Suriname.

Dr Telgt Emanuelson holdsaDoctorofPhilosophy DegreeinPublicHealthfrom the Central University of Nicaragua, a Master of Science Degree in Public Health from Walden University, USA, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioural Science from AndrewsUniversity,USA.

Dr Telgt Emanuelson bringstoPANCPawealthof knowledgeandexperiencein strategic health policy development and will certainly advance the Coordinating Unit's work in its programme planning and execution in the continued fight against HIV and AIDS intheRegion.

Dr. Wendy Telgt Emanuelson

Five homeless after fire destroys house at Itaballi Landing

Five persons, including four children, are homeless after a fire of unknown origin destroyed a house at Itaballi Landing, Lower Mazaruni River, RegionSeven.

Ingrid Moore, a 44-yearoldcookandherfourchildren were left homeless on Thursday after fire completely destroyed their home.

Mooreistheownerofthe uninsured, one-bedroom house which was made of woodandmeasured16feetin widthby20feetinlength.

The house was powered bysolarpanelsandbatteries.

Police in a press release said that at about 07: 00 hrs, Moore went to work, leaving herfourchildrenathome.The eldestbeing17-years-old.

According to the teen, at about 17:00h, her siblings wenttotheMazaruniRiverto bathe while she stood about

100 yards away from their home socializing when at about 17:30h she saw fire comingfromtheirhouse.

The teen said she immediately ran into the house and observed that the fireseemedtohaveoriginated in the room that housed the solarbatteries.

The teen subsequently raised an alarm and ran to safety Public-spirited citizens attempted to out the fire, but their efforts were futile.

The police was informed at about 17:50h and responded promptly Upon arrival, ranks joined the effortstoextinguishthefire.

Policereportedthatabed, a sound system, and a chair were among the items destroyedinthehouse.

The house and its appliances were valued at approximately$1M.

Investigations are ongoing.

The house that was destroyed by the fire

Iwokrama Research Plots for Monitoring Forest Impacts

Iwokrama

Iwokrama's Science P r o g r a m r e c e n t l y completed the re-census of 18PermanentSamplePlots(PSP's) intheIwokramaForest.

Thescienceprogramallowsfor the conduct of a variety of forestry researchprojectsannually

There-censusofthe18PSPsin Iwokrama'sforestwascompletedin August 2023 The PSPs are permanently demarcated areas of forest, typically of one hectare, whichareperiodicallyremeasured.

According to a press release, IwokramasaidthatthePSPsarethe basis for growth and yield studies, provide knowledge on forest changes under different situations such as climate change and inform carbonstoragecapacity.

“When established in areas that

are to be harvested, they provide information on the impacts of harvesting on the forest and on biodiversityrecoveryrates.

Forestmanagementthen,canbe based on this knowledge and be continuously adapted to new information.

This monitoring system is especially important for Iwokrama'sinternationallycertified timberoperation,”Iwokramasaid.

Further, the press release stated that the PSP system established in the Iwokrama Forest has the followingcharacteristics:

· Plots consist of one-hectare; 100mx100msquareplotsdivided into20mx20mquadrats,whereall trees larger than 20 cm in diameter aremeasured.

Smallertreesofthepole,sapling

and seedling categories are measured in subplots of the main plot.

· Plots are located in areas with planned logging and in reserve areaswherenologgingisdone.

Plot location also considers forest types, giving priority to the forest types that are suitable for commercialharvesting.

Plot establishment began in 2002 with two being set up and continued in 2008 for the majority The last set of four plots was establishedin2018. This re-measurement exercise wasmadepossiblewiththesupport oftheExxon-MobilFoundation.

DuowinsbiginKFC's'Summer Cooldownn’Paradise’promotion

Motorcyclist injured in Aubrey Barker Road crash

Amotorcyclistiscountinghisluckystarsafterhecrashedhead-on into a motorcar on the busyAubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt ParkFridayafternoon.

Around15:15hrsonFriday,residentsoftheareaheardaloudsound. Upon checking they saw the motorcyclist lying on the roadway, grimacinginpain.

Thedriverofthemotorcar,anAT212,relatedtopersonsatthescene thathehadmomentsearlierexitedCongressDriveandenteredAubrey BarkerRoadwhenhesawthemotorcyclistspeedingtowardshim.

“This man like he ain't following the news. Is plenty of them crashing. He speeding coming towards me and he looking back at somethingandcomingstraighttome,”themansaid.

Hesaidheattemptedtoswervefromthebike,buthenotedthat“this manstartzigzaggingandwiththespeedhecrashintomecar,”theman said.

Thebikeslammedintothefrontofthecar,damagingitsbumper,the bonnet,andthewindowscreen;thelattersustainedagapinghole.The driverofthecarandanothermaleescapedwithoutinjury

Passersby attended to the injured motorcyclist who sustained a brokenrightlegaswellaslacerationstothebody Hewasintearswhen anambulancewassummonedtothescene.Themotorcyclistwasrushed tothehospitalfortreatment.

Winners of KFC's 'Summer Cooldown n ' Paradise' promotion with representatives of KFC.

lookforwardtotheir continuedsupport,”apressrelease fromtheKFCsaid.

Recently,therehasbeenasharpincreaseinroadaccidents,manyof whichinvolvemotorcyclists,andwhichhavehadfatalconsequences. The Guyana Police Force has been trying to curb the situation and theuseoftechnologyhasbeenamongtheinitiativeswhichthelawmen plan utilize remedythesituation.

Emergency medical technicians attend to the injured man.

The injured motorcyclist comforted by his father at the scene yesterday. At left is the car involved in the accident.

staff explain to University of Guyana's (UG) Forestry Students the PSP plot set up and measurements

University of Guyana's (UG) forestry students measuring a tree in PSP plot.

New teachers’ house at Dora Secondary School pegged at $49M

he Ministry of TEducation will s o o n b e constructinganewteachers’ houseattheDoraSecondary

School, Linden/Soesdyke Highway This was revealed at the recentopeningofbidsatthe National Procurement and

Below are the companies and their bids:

MinistryofEducation

Constructionofnewteacher’s houseatDoraSecondarySchool.

Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) The construction of the building isestimatedtocost$49,965, 510 Twelve contractors

have submitted bids for the job.This year, the Ministry of Education was allocated some $12 billion to improve educational

facilities across the country Meanwhile, bids were also opened for the construction of stands at the Anna Regina (Region

Two),Bayroc(Linden)and Mc Kenzie (Linden) grounds Each project is estimated to cost the government$107million.

MinistryofCulture,YouthandSport

Procurementandinstallationofcompletefirealarmsystem.

ConstructionofStandsAnnaRegina,Essequibo. ConstructionofstandsatBayroc,Linden.

MinistryofLocalGovernmentandRegionalDevelopment

ConstructionofcellNo.3atHaagBoschSanitaryLandfill.

ConstructionofAccessBridgeatZorgEnHoopCanal.

MinistryofAmerindianAffairs

SupplyanddeliveryandtestingofLot1: tworeconditionedTMTrucks,Lot2:onereconditioned modelMTruck,andLot3:twonewhydraulicexcavators.

ConstructionofStandsatMcKenzie,Linden.

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One Cook and two Kitchen Assistants needed. Call 6031278

1 Concrete Pump truck Driver /Operator and 6 Mixer Driver. Contact: 650-0402/ 665-3880.

One female Domestic needed. 25-45 years old residing WCD Or WBD. Call: 647-6075.

One male Office Assistant needed. 25-40 year old, must have CXC Maths and English. Call: 623-8414.

Farm Workers for Hauraruni & Hog Island and Domestic to clean, wash & cook in Eccles. Call: 674-8723.

Domestic (mature and honest) and Forklift Operator needed. Call: 623-6383.

Wanted: Experienced Puri Maker and Counter Person. Apply @ Shanta's, 225 Camp and New Market Sts.

Wanted! Male & Female workers for packaging pasta and chowmein on the Back Road (Mandela Ave). Call: 611-7839.

Labourers for wood concession and Chainsaw Operators needed. Call: 626-0936.

Looking for a reliable livein aide for an elderly woman. Call: 686-8051.

East Bank Electrical is now hiring Electrical Engineer, Outside Sales Staff & Counter Sales Staff. Call: 604-6394, sales@eastbankelectrical.com

Driver must be able to assist in workshop at Eccles, age 23-50, Car/ Van licence. Call: 615-9132 or 645-8443.

One Clerk for TSI Eccles office.Must have grade 1or

2 Maths and English. Email: techserigy@yahoo.com or Call: 615-9132.

Maid needed to cook and clean at East Bank area. Call: 615-9132.

One male Cleaner needed for Eccles area. Call: 615-9132.

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LEGAL NOTICE 1

Respondent TO:KHEMRAJ SAMAROO

Last known address

Lot 10 Sideline Dam Craig East Bank Demerara TAKE NOTICE that on the 27th day of April, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by SAVITRI SAMAROO nee UDAI the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE

Dated the 21st day of August, 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE 1

Filing Attorney: MS. SHAMEKA TAITT

GUYANA LEGAL AID CLINIC “Maraj Building” 185 Charlotte & King Streets Georgetown,

Georgetown, Guyana. Tel: 225-9238/225-9246 Email: legalaid@networksgy.com

2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-671 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION

FAMILY DIVISION

PETITION NO. FD-671

BETWEEN:SAMAROO (SAVITRI) nee UDAI Petitioner/Applicant -andSAMAROO (KHEMRAJ)

NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 11th day of August, 2023 the Petitioner/ Applicant was directed to effect service of- her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Guyana Kaieteur News Newspaper, a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web (Online). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 24th day of November, 2023 at 9:45 am before the Honourable Mr. Justice Gino Persaud via Zoom meeting ID: 733 558 9086 and Password: Court3.IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.

LEGAL NOTICE 2

2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-1109

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY

DIVISION

Petition No. FD-1109

Between: (SOOKRAJ) SHAILESH Petitioner -V(SOOKRAJ) KAVITA KUMARIE Respondent

TO: KAVITAKUMARIE nee SOOKRAJ Lot 8A Cullen, Essequibo Coast, Guyana

TAKE NOTICE that on the 17th day of July, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by SHAILESH SOOKRAJ the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 23rd day of August, 2023 the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of a daily newspaper printed, published of general and circulation in and around the Republic of Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 42 (fortytwo) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that

the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Thursday the 23rd day of November, 2023 at 9:10 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Fidela Corbin-Lincoln in the High Court at Georgetown. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence· and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 30th day of August, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICE 3

Filing Attorney: Ms. NIKITA EDWARDS

GUYANA LEGAL AID CLINIC “Maraj Building” 185 Charlotte & King Streets, Georgetown, Guyana. Tel: 225-9238/ 2259246 Email: legalaid@networksgy.com

2023-HC-DEM-CIV-FD-939 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-939

BETWEEN: (KING) LESHANA

TOMICIA nee GRANT

Petitioner/Applicant

-and(KING) MARVIN MARK

Respondent TO: MARVIN MARK KING

Last Known Address Patentia Village, West Bank Demerara, Guyana.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of June, 2023 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by LESHANA TOMICIA KING nee GRANT the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 8th day of August, 2023 the Petitioner/

Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News, a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web.

AND FURTHER TAKE

NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE

that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition in the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara within 35 (thirtyfive) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE

that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Thursday the 26th day of October, 2023 at 9:30 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Sandra Kurtzious. via Zoom meeting ID: 648 772 9256 and Password: 5hRiHf

IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the

public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the l4th day of August, 2023.

Opposition not optimistic about more benefits from Exxon’s 6th Project

Although it has called on government to pursue more benefits for Guyanese from the sixth oil project currently pending approval, the Opposition said it is not optimistic the government will heed to its calls.

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton on Friday during a virtual press conference said, “The government is not expected to respond positively. Our approach is, we are working to become the government, we believe we will become the government; we have a clear idea as to what we want.” To this end, Norton said a government under his leadership would ensure citizens benefit more from the resources discovered in the Stabroek Block.

He was at the time responding to a question from Kaieteur News on what steps he is willing to take should government refuse to budge on calls made from his side of the political divide for the sixth project to include more

royalty and a ring-fencing provision.

It was the Economic Advisor to the Opposition Leader, Elson Low that explained the 10 percent royalty other oil companies will be subjected to, in the new Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), should also be applied to Exxon for the new development. In addition, he pointed to the need for government to introduce a ringfencing provision to safeguard the revenue generated in that field.

A ring-fencing provision would prevent oil companies from using revenue generated from a production field to offset costs in another project. In the absence of such a provision, ExxonMobil have been using the proceeds from the Liza One and Liza Two projects, currently producing about 400,000 barrels of oil per day, to pay for costs related to other Stabroek Block projects.

Though a ring-fencing

provision is not catered for in the 2016 PSA, government can include this clause in the Environmental Permits, it grants to Exxon for each new project. So far, Guyana has already approved five projects for the oil giant without this provision.

On Friday, Norton said, “There are positives to ringfencing (and) there are negative elements to it, we will analyze each case, case by case and make decisions that are in the interest of the people of Guyana.”

The sixth project, Whiptail is the largest oil project yet. It is pegged at a whopping US$12.9 billion and seeks to develop the resources discovered in the Whiptail, Pinktail, and Tilapia fields of the Stabroek Block. These fields are approximately 1,500 to 2,200 meters deep.

The project will see the development of multi-million barrels of oil resources by drilling approximately 33 to 72

Govts. must ensure decommissioning...

From page 16 decommissioning liabilities on Governments or other joint-venture partners. It was also stated that poorly managed assets incurring unnecessary decommissioning costs, or even entering into decommissioning unexpectedly and asset sales values, are being eroded by presenting unrealistic decommissioning liabilities in the vendor data room.

The company stated that its engineering services and software focus on aged infrastructure and have successfully delivered a range of decommissioning projects from advisory support through to full project management delivery for onshore and offshore projects.

AIE said it has a unique understanding of the regional and international decommissioning landscape. It was also disclosed that the company was recently awarded several strategic decommissioning contracts and noted that a world-class team was developed to support a range of related initiatives.

Importantly, AIE based its research for the publication on the Commonwealth Secretariat guide titled “Oil and Gas Decommissioning Toolkit,” where the Secretariat highlighted key issues of decommissioning and made suggestions for Governments. The guide was published earlier this year and warned its member countries, including Guyana, who is a part of the oil and gas industry of the uncertainty of decommissioning costs, which can result in

the price tag to restore the ocean floor, easily moving from US-millions to US-billions.

Kaieteur News had reported that Commonwealth Secretariat Economic Adviser, Naadira Ogeer, cautioned developing countries that the price tag attached to decommissioning could easily wipe out any benefits the country sees from oil project.

Ogeer, who led the development of the toolkit, explained that, decommissioning is another dimension to the just energy transition. It goes without saying that companies who have benefitted from these fossil fuels should pay for all clean up and restoration activities.

Ogeer stated too, “It would be unreasonable for developing countries with low capacitated regulators and weak legal requirements to shoulder the significant financial, environmental and social costs. This would easily wipe away any benefits seen from a project.” As such, she added that the international community must be extremely vigilant and united to ensure that the ‘polluter pays’ principle is adhered to.”

GUYANA

American oil giant, ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has been taking out money from Guyana’s oil production for decommissioning.

Exxon’s affiliate is the operator of Guyana’s lucrative Stabroek Block which has over 11 billion proven barrels of oil.

development wells (including production and water/gas injection wells). It will also see the installation of a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to process, store, and offload the recovered oil. Currently, the FPSO’s basic design has an upper production limit of 263,000 barrels per day (bpd).

came on the heels of a dismissive response from Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo when asked about what additional fiscal benefits citizens can look forward to from the new development that is currently pending approval.

Under a signed deal – the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) – the oil giant has been taking out money from the first day of production (2019) to set aside as a decommissioning fee. It should be noted that the revenue has to be set aside in a special account, held by the Government to cover these costs when the time comes.

However, the Stabroek PSA jumps off the precipice of international best practice, and into a bottomless pit of abnormality on this front. ExxonMobil and its Partners which include Hess Corporation and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited are able to benefit from a lopsided system that allows them to keep decommissioning funds in their pockets.

Based on its 2021 financial statements, for 2020 and 2021, ExxonMobil and its partners, Hess Corporation and CNOOC Group, have recovered a whopping US$355.7 million for decommissioning costs which would be incurred in another 18 years for the Liza Phase One Project.

During an engagement with the media last June, ExxonMobil Guyana acknowledged that decommissioning funds are not needed until 20 to 30 years down the line.

Be that as it may, the company noted that the provisions of the 2016 Stabroek Block deal allow for early recovery.

However, the oil giant assured nonetheless, that when Guyana needs that money for clean-up, the money will be handed over.

Given the vast resources to be extracted from the project, the Opposition had called on government to take a stand for the citizens of Guyana in approving Exxon’s new development.

The Opposition’s call

During his August 31, 2023 press conference hosted at Office of the President, Georgetown, the VP refused to provide a response to the specific query from Kaieteur News. He would only say, “Asked and answered a hundred times before, 100 times before. I am not gonna go through this again.”

Public, private collaboration...

From page 12 need arises.

“The government is on an extensive expansion of healthcare facilities across the country, and we do not see that in any way conflicting with the investment of the private sector, because there are niches that public health cannot offer, and if we are to build a national healthcare infrastructure that will be export earning oriented, then we have to get all of these facilities delivering at

an optimum level, and that is exactly what we have here,” President Ali added. With the opening of this third location, Guyanese can enjoy improved access to specialised healthcare in a timely manner.

Further, the establishment of urgent care facilities eases the burdens on emergency rooms across the country, while providing faster services to patients with non-life-threatening medical needs.

El Dorado Offshore and Carnegie...

From page 13 nurturing the talents and dreams of youth is a top priority.

“This commitment is exemplified through EDO’s collaboration with the Carnegie School of Home Economics and other institutions demonstrating its dedication to creating a positive influence within the communities it serves. Beyond simply cooking, this partnership is an investment in the future professionals of Guyana and other regions where EDO has established a presence. Through its dedication to fostering Guyanese talent, EDO has enlisted skilled chefs who received their training at the Carnegie School of Home Economics to serve as offshore cooks.”

El Dorado Offshore said that with programmes like ‘Cooking with Kids’ children acquire valuable skills that help instil a sense of purpose and empowerment.

“This approach is not limited to one program but extends to various initiatives to uplift communities and contribute to sustainable development… By nurturing talent and fostering partnerships like the one with the Carnegie School of Home Economics, businesses can collectively pave the way for progress and prosperity in communities across Guyana.”

El Dorado Offshore encouraged other companies to follow suit and engage with local institutions to create similar opportunities for young people.

OppositioninformsExxonofplanstoincrease fiscalbenefitsfromlopsidedoilcontract

OppositionLeader, Aubrey Norton has informed ExxonMobil of the People's National Congress Reform (PNC/R) plans to utilize the provisions in the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) to extract greater benefits for Guyanese.

He made the revelation yesterday while engaging reporters at his weekly press conference.

The Opposition Leader explained that he met with officials from the company onFridaywherethetwosides discussed progress on production activities in the StabroekBlock.

According to Norton, “The meeting was specifically focused on first ofalltogetanunderstanding astowhereExxonMobilisat this stage of production. I think they felt that as a government in waiting, they needtoupdateuswhichthey did.”

Meanwhile,headded,“In terms of our position, we haveoutlinedsomeelements tothemofourposition.

Wehavealsoindicatedto them that our interest lies in ensuring the Guyanese people obtain as much as is possiblefromtheoilandgas sector and that while we see theimportanceofinvestment in Guyana we also see it as important for the Guyanese peopletobenefit.”

The Opposition Leader said that he also highlighted the importance of the company'sroleindeveloping Guyana's human resource capacity, as part of Exxon's c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l responsibility(CSR).

Norton was keen to note that chief among the subject matters discussed with the company was utilizing the existing provisions of the lopsided oil agreement to secure greater fiscal benefits forthecountry

“From the first meeting thatIhadwithExxon,Irecall

pointing out to them that there was the existence of that clause and I have continuously said that from thenuntilnowandsoitdidn't really re-emerge because I believe that anyone who wouldhavereadthecontract wouldacceptthatthereisthe mechanism and to the extent thatwehavesaidtothemour focus is to get more for the Guyanese people, in the interest of the Guyanese people I felt it would be axiomatic that that is an avenue open to us,” he told reporters.

Norton also said that the Opposition made other proposals which can be utilized once he is elected to serve in government; however he was reluctant to discloseanyfurtherdetailsto thatend.

He would only say that “they were responsive to some of the options we identified.”

The Opposition Leader added that the party believes

Brazilian man missing following boat mishap in Mazaruni River

instead of going through the formality and approving project after project, there is need for a cohesive development plan where the best options for Guyana are explored.

Guyanese have been protesting against the lopsided terms of the oil contract entered into by the former Coalition since its termsweremadepublic.

Despite promising to revisit oil contracts while in Opposition, the present administrationhasnowmade it clear that the deal will not bemodified.

In the meantime, the PNC/Rsaysitwillutilizethe provisions of the contract to engage the company. AccordingtoSection32.1of the

: “ the Government shall not amend, modify, rescind, terminate,declareinvalid,or unenforceable, require

compel replacement or substitution, or otherwise seek to avoid, alter,orlimitthisAgreement without the written consent of(the)Contractor.”

A section of the Mazaruni River, Region Seven

ABraziliannationalismissingfollowing a boat mishap along the Mazaruni River, RegionSeven.

MissingisWalterDaSilvaOliveira,a49year-oldmechanic.

According to information reaching this publication, the incident occurred sometime around18:00hrsonThursdayinthevicinity of Suriname Landing, Middle Mazaruni River ReportsarethatonSeptember1,DaSilva Oliveira travelled from Kumung Kumung, Puruni River with his co-worker Gerson AlvesDaSilvatodosomemechanicalwork atSurinameLandingforFranciscaGonzales Leite.

At about 17:40hrs on Thursday, he completed his work and borrowed the

woman's 15ft aluminum boat, which was powered by a 15-horsepower outboard engine. He boarded the boat and left the landingtotakebacksometoolsheborrowed from a camp which is located about 10 minutes away along the Mazaruni River Da Silva Oliveira was the lone occupant of the boat.

An eyewitness at Suriname Landing reportedtoinvestigatorsthatshortlyDaSilva Oliveiraleftheheardaloudimpact,andupon checking, he saw the boat spinning and a maleshoutingforhelp.

He immediately raised an alarm, and checksweremadeintheareafortheBrazilian national,butallprovedfutile.

ThematterwasreportedtothePolice. Investigationsareongoing.

Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton

GPF Academy receives first-time institutional accreditation

TheGuyanaPoliceForce Academywaspresentedwith t h e I n s t i t u t i o n a l Accreditation Certificate by the National Accreditation Council (NAC) on Friday, at theOfficers'TrainingCentre, CampRoad,Georgetown.

Delivering the keynote address at the simple c e r e m o n y, D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r (Administration)(ag),Calvin Brutus stated that the certificatemarksasignificant milestone in the force's journey towards achieving the highest standard of law enforcement education and training.

According to Brutus, the accreditation will last five years, commencing from August 25, while noting that the GPF received the certificate of registration last September, following other procedures.

Theaccreditationprocess also saw the force signing various Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Universities of Guyana, Nations,andTexilaAmerican to incorporate new programmes and refine existingones.

This accreditation has also led to the institution's namebeingchangedfromthe Felix Austin Police College to the Guyana Police Force Academy

Itservesasatestimonyof allowing everyone to feel included in attending an esteemed academic institution.

“It also emphasises the importance of investing in our human capital to ensure that professionalism is of the highest standard among our members,”Brutussaid.

Meanwhile, NAC's Executive Director, Dr

Marcel Hutson commended the Force for another astonishing achievement, which he said will allow the current officers in training to undergo precise studies in Mathematics, English, Science,andSocialStudies.

“The Guyana Police Force moved beyond registration,intotherealmof accreditationwhichspeaksto another level of education delivery…the Guyana Police Forceisthefirstpublicentity that has attained this status,” DrHutsonstated.

Similarly, the Force's Training Officer Woman Superintendent Nicola Kendall said Friday's event "marks a pivotal moment in the journey of the modernization process of the GPF, a journey characterized by relentless dedication, unwavering commitment, and an unyielding pursuit of excellenceineducation.”

She continued, “Today, wecometogethertocelebrate theculminationofmonthsof hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of academic excellence."

Woman Superintendent Kendall, who played an integralroleinthejourneyto accreditation status, pointed outthat"thisjourneytowards accreditation which began during 2021 with the registration process and ended with achieving Institutional Accreditation in August 2023 has been a collaborativeeffortinvolving the visionary leadership, diligent administrative staff, the student population, and our invaluable network of partners.Wehaveallplayeda part in achieving this milestone, and today, we celebrate the fruits of our collectiveendeavours."

Deputy Commissioner, Administration, Mr. Calvin Brutus (right), receiving the Institutional Accreditation Certificate from Dr. Marcel Hutson as members of the Guyana Police Force and of the National Accreditation Council look on.

BCB hosts Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh Cricket Academy for...

Frompage35 clubs such as Rose Hall Canje, Achievers, Edinburgh, Albion, Upper Corentyne, Mt Sinai, RHTYSC, Scottburgh, No. 73, East Bank Blazers and TucberPark.

BCB President Hilbert Fosterinaspecialaddressto the youths at the academy urgedthemtograspasmuch as possible knowledge from the coaches and put it into practice.TheBCBPresident toldtheattentiveyouthsthat no cricket board invests as m u c h i n t o y o u t h development like Berbice Cricket Board in the West Indies and committed to expandingtheprogrammein thefuture.

HerecalledthattheBCB recently hosted two cricket clinicsfor60youthsinWest Berbiceandanother40inthe Upper Corentyne subassociation.

Additionally a total of twenty cricket coaches continue to work eighty hours each month with youths across the county TheBCBwouldalsoassista totaloftwentyfourUnder15

players with $1 Million worth of cricket gear under the Zamal Hussain Trust Fund, while over another hundred youths would shortlyreceivepersonalgear in the biggest ever cricket development project undertaken by a county board.

Cricket clubs at the second division level would also shortly benefit from $1 Million worth of red cricket balls.

The BCB would like to express thanks to Dr Tulsi DyalSinghforhiscontinued investments into Berbice CricketandFosterhailedthe Texas, USA medical doctor as one of the main reasons why Berbice Cricket is on the move. Dr. Singh since 2018hasinvestedmillionsof dollars to sponsor tournaments, cricket clinics, annual academies and has also assisted with water pitchers, bowling machines, grass cutters and coaching equipment.

Meanwhile, a three man delegation led by Foster on Wednesday visited Georgetown and held

successful meetings with three senior government ministers - Vice President Dr Bharat Jagdeo, Finance MinisterDr AshniSinghand Minister of Natural Resource, Vickram Bharat who is also the BCB HonoraryPatron.

Minister Bharat and the delegation agreed on a further $1.3 Million for the Patron’s Fund, while the BCB would shortly benefit from a John Deere mobile grass cutter for its usage in up-keepinggroundsfortrails andimportantmatches.

Other areas discussed included a permanent home fortheBCBtoavoidpaying monthly rent and assisting Under17 players with a cricketingkitincludingabat, batting gloves and pads. Foster also used the opportunity to inform the government officials of the work of the BCB, plans for the future and also handed over copies of the BCB publications. Vice President BharatJagdeocongratulated theboardonajobwelldone a n d p l e d g e d h i s government’ssupporta

BCB delegation with Vice President Dr. Bharat Jagdeo and Minister Ashni Singh.

Members of the Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh Cricket Academy pose with coaches.

Track legend Asafa Powell enshrined in Memorial Van Damme Hall of Fame

SportsMax - Yesterday, the prestigious Allianz Memorial Van Damme welcomed three track and field legends into its esteemed Hall of Fame. Among the honorees was the Jamaican sprinting sensation Asafa Powell, whose remarkable career includes being a former 100m world record holder and achieving the remarkable feat of running under 10 seconds an astounding 97 times.

The Allianz Memorial Van Damme, a renowned athletics meeting with a storied history dating back to 1977, has decided to establish a Hall of Fame to pay tribute to athletes who have left an indelible mark on the event.

This year, the ceremony welcomed not only Asafa Powell but also track and field icons Marie-José Pérec and Sergey Bubka.

Cup holders Rivers View meet Beacons FC tonight

A sizeable crowd is expected at the Bartica Community Centre ground tonight when unbeaten leaders, Beacons FC put their record on line in a crucial 2nd round clash against defending Champions, Rivers View in the Bartica FA’s Senior Men’s League.

Two points separate the two teams after 9 games apiece, with Beacons at the top of the table on 23 points

Saturday September 09 , 2023

ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)

A heightened level of intuition and understanding of others might catapult you to the center of attention at a gathering, Aries. Knowledge combined with experience results in wisdom today.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

Communication with friends who have traveled widely could have you hankering to make a future visit to a distant place that you've always wanted to experience.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20)

Dreams or visions could put you in touch with deep feelings that you may not have been aware of before, Gemini. This could enable you to release traumas from your past and give you a new sense of lightness.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Relationships of all kinds are likely to be strengthened by an increased level of understanding today, Cancer. Your thinking is greatly enhanced by your emotional intuitiveness.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)

Today your emotional intuition intensifies your mental abilities, Leo. Friends and family members are likely to grow closer to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22)

Relationships with those closest to you, particularly friends and love partners, should be enhanced by an increased understanding of their emotional world, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

Dealing with the ups and downs of other family members could be easier for you today than usual, Libra. You're less inclined to be logical and more apt to identify with what other people feel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

Today your mind is strongly influenced by feeling and intuition, Scorpio, so you'll be able to communicate especially well with others. You might sense what they need to hear before.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)

You generally like to think of yourself as someone who faces life logically and rationally, Sagittarius, but today your intuitive side could prove a valuable resource.

CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Your intuition is usually very strong, Capricorn, and your level of empathy enhances your relationships. Today, however, a burst of logic could enable you to see many things.

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18)

Your intuition is heightened almost to the point of telepathy today. Aquarius, you may be able to sense what others want and need even before they know it themselves.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)

Getting in touch with your closest friends could bring about some intense communication, with many revealing some of your deepest concerns, Pisces.

Powell, who has long been associated with the Memorial Van Damme, participated in the event nine times between 2003 and 2017. Over the years, he earned his place as a crowd favorite, competing in the 100m at the King Baudouin Stadium and clinching victory on five occasions.

Wilfried Meert, the former meeting director of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme from 1977 to 2016, recalled Powell’s memorable moments, saying, “Powell then won in 9.87, a Jamaican record. That was of course later wiped off the tables by one Usain Bolt. In 2008, Powell almost beat Bolt at the Memorial. Powell was known for his rocket launch while Bolt with his long frame never took off like a spear. Only in the last 20m did Bolt recover: 9.77 versus 9.83.”

Powell’s legacy extends beyond his wins at meetings. Despite his occasional struggles at major championships, he was a key contributor to the Jamaican relay team, clinching gold at the Olympic Games and World Cup.

In his reaction to the induction, Powell expressed his gratitude, saying, “Honored to be inducted into the hall of fame of the @memorialvandamme along with some legends of the sport. I ran six of my 97 sub10’s here in Brussels at arguably the best meet in the world. The memories of this place will stay with me forever! I can’t thank Wilfried Meert enough for your support and encouragement through the years. You’ve built an amazing event with creativity and integrity that is second to none.

and Rivers View on 21 points in 3rd place. The first round encounter ended in victory for Beacons who are confident of taking all 3 points again, but the Cup holders are not ready to surrender their title, hence a mouth-watering contest is anticipated.

The opening match slated for 7pm will bring together Agatash FC and Wolves United.

Double Double Double Double Double -header quarter -header quarter -header quarter -header quarter -header finals in Rupununi today finals in Rupununi today finals in Rupununi today finals in Rupununi today finals in Rupununi today

The quarterfinals play-off in the Senior Men’s League of the Rupununi FA will continue today (Saturday 9th) with first leg matches at two different venues.

At Culvert City, Kanuku Warriors meet Gladiators FC in the Female category at 6pm and to follow at 8pm it will be the Male Gladiators FC ver-

sus Jaguars FC.

The other double-header scheduled for Karasabai is set to kick off at 2pm when the Surama FC face 7K United in the Women’s division and at 3:30pm Challengers FC come up against 7K United in the Men’s division. The return fixtures are slated for Saturday September 23rd.

Powell and Perec with their flowers following their induction into the Memorial Van Damme Hall of Fame on Thursday.

2023 FESUPO South American Womenʼs Classic Powerlifting Championships

Sanmogan lands 4 gold & silver on debut; Abrigo also solid as gold

Twenty-one-year-old Sarah Sanmogan competing in the 69kg Junior category, made a memorable debut, battling against all the challenges thrown at the athletes to power her way to four golds and one silver when the 10th edition of the Annual FESUPO Regional PowerliftingChampionships commenced on Wednesday inLima,Peru.

It was unprecedented territory for the two Guyanese females on day one of the competition as well as the host nation, Brazil,Suriname,Argentina, Bolivia,Chile,Uruguay,and Colombia.

continued and the performances were heartwarming in the very coldconditionshereinPeru.

Sanmogan, who came into the competition as the highest-ranked junior in her class, showed why she was assherackedupabestsquat of 155.0kg which was good enough for the silver medal behind, gold medalist, Daniela Pulceio of Chile (165.5)andbronzemedalist, Luana Delgado of Uruguay, with152.5kg.

Somehow, the coldness ofthearenaaddedenergyto Sanmogan’s performances as she, despite being on the verge of bombing out as she

unforgettable day with an unforgettable performance to seal the deadlift and overall gold medals. After the first two lifts, squat and benchpress,Abrigowaswell behind her rivals, Iolanda Costa of Brazil who was the number one ranked athlete going into the competition, and the home girl, Mia Hurtado who was ranked, second With an accumulated figure of 237.5kgasaresultofherbest squat of 162.5 and bench press of 75.0kg,Abrigo was trailing Costa and was up to then in the gold medal positionwith282.5kg(squat

170 0kg/bench press 112.5kg) and Hurtado, in silver up to that point with

2 4 2 5 k g ( s q u a t

157 5kg/bench press 85.0kg). Conscious of her ability to blow away the opposition in the third and final lift, that’s exactly what Abrigo accomplished. Her massive pull of 202 5kg (446lb) was more than enough to relegate her competitiontothesilverand bronze medals Hurtado managed180.0kgwhichwas only good enough for the bronzemedal.

Abrigo also won the South American Women’s Classic Bench Press Championships, 76kg Open bronzemedal.

all my years covering this sport as a journalist and now beingthePresident

I’d also like to mention the efforts of Coach Kerma Singhandallthemembersof Team Guyana including 79year-old Naranjan Singh whospenteveryminutewith us,lendingsupport.”

Wilson reiterated that it was nothing less than a

wonderful display of true team spirit in challenging conditions. It was another late night of lifting, ThursdaywithKheonEvans battlingintheMen’sClassic

P o w e r l i f t i n g Championships, 83kg Open Class.

He took on lifters from Bolivia,Uruguay,Colombia, Chile,Brazil,Suriname,and

the host nation. Meanwhile, yesterday, three lifters were in action as Guyana hunted moremedals.

Leroy Trotman contested the 93kg Open Class as did Wazim Mohamed who also competed in the Men’s Masters 1. Bjorn Williams chased glory in the Men’s 105kgOpencategory

The Fesupo Executive Committeewassurelyoutof itsdepthsasitfailedtohave therequisitesystemsinplace to deal with the number of athletes, well over one hundred The Guyanese were slated to enter the platformataround15:00hrs, Perutime,onehouraheadof Guyana.

However, they never got into action until after 18:43hrs here, the deadlift never got started until after 12:58hrs withAbrigo taking the final lift of the day at 02:45hrs,apowerfuldisplay of grit and determination as shehoisted202.5kg(446lb). It was a historic and memorable display from the Guyanese duo and by extension, the other female athletes affected by the lack ofpropersystemsinplace. Nonetheless, the show

failed to get her first and secondattemptsinthebench press, finally made good on her last attempt, of 80.0kg which was good enough to landthegoldmedal.

Sanmogan, who also entered the South American Women’s Classic Bench Press Championships, took thegoldmedalfromPulceio andDelgado,inthatorder

The deadlift also proved to be golden for Sanmogan whose 175 0kg was 5kg better than Pulecio and Delgado, who managed 142.5kg.

The young Guyanese Total of 410.0kg sealed the gold, Pulecio being edged out by 2kg with Delgado having to settle for the bronzewith357.5.

Abrigo, contesting the 76kg Open category had the distinction of closing off an

Despite taking the deadliftbronzewith1550kg, Costa walked away with the overall silver medal with her Totalof4375kg

It was a massive performance by the young ladies, GAPLF President Franklin Wilson informed, noting that being on the ground with the team and seeing all the members supporting and looking out for the females was pleasing inthecircumstances

Wilson commented: “This is nothing short of a vintage performance and display of real grit and determination as well as discipline by these athletes Onehadtobeonthegroundto understand what has been achieved by these athletes

We were at the venue before 08:00hrs and they never got goinguntilcloseto19:00hrs They ended up going until almost3AMhereinPeru,this hasneverhappenedbeforein

GFF appoints Omar Khan as new head coach of the senior women’s national team

Th e G u y a n a F o o t b a l l Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Guyanaborn Mr Omar Khan as the new Head Coach of Guyana Women’s National Football Team, the Lady Jags, the GFFdisclosedviaarelease.

KhanwhoisaUEFA–A License holder brings to the job a wealth of experience having worked with several clubs in the Netherlands, with his most recent appointment being Head Coach of RKSV Spartaan Football Club. He is also a q u a l i f i e d Sports/Performance Psychologist.

The 49-year-old Khan was born in Guyana but migrated to the Netherlands attheagefouryears.Hehas coached several recognized European professional players including Georginio

Wijnaldum who played for Paris Saint Germain, Liverpool and New Castle United, Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona, Olympique, ManchesterUnitedandPSV and Denzil Dumfries (PSV Eindhoven, Sparta and Heerenveen).

Khan said: I am very excitedtoreturntomyroots after so many years and I look forward to continuing thepositivedevelopmentsof

the staff and players. After good discussions with the GFF, I am happy with the opportunity and the confidenceforthisjob.”

Mr Wayne Forde, President of the Guyana Football Federation said: “We are happy to welcome Coach Khan to our team, he brings tremendous experience to the role and I am confident that he will achieve the established targets for the team and the women’s game in Guyana. I wouldliketowishhimevery success in his new role and assure him of our complete support.”

Khan will be in arriving in Guyana very soon to take up his appointment as Lady Jags prepare for the upcoming Road to CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2023. Further details will be made available on his arrival.

Omar Khan

Sarah Sanmogan, deadlifts

Keisha Abrigo powers up 202.5kg (446lbs) in the wee hours of Thursday monrning in Lima, Peru.

ExxonMobil pumps $4M into Primary School Tapeball Tournament

FL Sport will coordinate the inaugural Future

Warriors Tapeball Tournament, a Primary School event that the title sponsor, ExxonMobil, has seen as an investment into youthandtheirfuture.

The two-day tournament was officially launched on Thursday at the National Library,Georgetown.

In a pilot initiative, 12 primary schools from Georgetownwillcompetein theinauguraltournamentset forSeptember9and10.The

ultimateprizeatthispointis thatthewinningteamwillbe ‘adopted’ by the Guyana AmazonWarriorsduringthe homeleg.

Amazon Warriors will arriveinGuyanaonMonday, September11,andplaytheir first home match on September 13 and the last groupmatchfourdayslater

Throughout this period, the winning team will have numerous interactions with thesquad.

According to Ryan

Hoppie, ExxonMobil

Guyana Community Relations Advisor, there would be novelty matches

between the students and players.

Hoppie related there is more considerable emphasis on ExxonMobil given the benefit of investing in youth and creatingagreaterinterestin thesport

These comments were amplified by Shaun Massiah, Competition C h a i r m a n f o r t h e Georgetown Cricket Association(GCA)

Massiash welcomed the move as clubs seek to boost theiryouthprogramme,and with an impending U-13 tournament,hebelievedthis

would form a key scouting ground

Meanwhile, CoDirector for FL Sport, R o m a r i o S a m a r o o explained that the format will be eight overs per side, and a team can field 11 players from their squad of 13 It will be contested on a straight knock-out basis, and boys and girls can form onesquad

Today, Saturday, all matches will be at the Everest Cricket Club, Camp Road and Carifesta Avenue, while the top three teams progress to the finals at the Guyana Defence Force

Ground, Base Camp Ayangana,onSunday Both match days commenceat09:00h,andthe organisers will provide bats, balls,andtransportationfree of cost to all of the participating schools, along with various meals and refreshments throughout the playingdays.

Some confirmed schools are Graham’s Hall Primary, St. Margret’s Primary, West Field Prep, Stella Maris Primary, St Angela’s Primary, St. Ambrose, St. Pius Primary, St. Gabriel’s, Winder Gardens, and F.E PollardPrimary

Germany score massive upset over U.S. in FIBA World Cup semis

MANILA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Germany shocked the fancied United States 113-111 in a highoctane knockout match yesterday to set up a firsteverFIBABasketballWorld Cup championship game against fellow European powerhousesSerbia.

Guard Andreas Obst carried Germany with his tournament-high 24 points and six assists, including a clutch 3-pointer to build a comfortable lead before they fended off a late rally bytheU.S.

Orlando Magic guard

Franz Wagner added 22 points while power forward DanielTheis,whoplaysfor

the Indiana Pacers, contributed 21 points, to usher Germany into their firsteverWorldCupfinal.

“We played good defence, we were running around and we stayed mentally tough from first to the last guy,” Obst told reporters.

Obst’s step back 3pointer from the right wing and Schroder’s jump shot gave the Germans a comfortable 113-107 lead with40tickstogo,despitea fightbackbyTeamUSA.

Germany will play Serbia at 1240 GMT tomorrow, Sunday, after the third place match between the United States and

Canadaat0830.

The United States made another slow start which proved costly, allowing the Germans to take a 25-15 lead off a Dennis Schroder 3-pointerwith4:30minutes togointhefirstquarter

Team USA, composed of NBA players, recovered and engaged in a tit-for-tat contest to take a slim 60-59 leadatthebreak.

It was the highestscoring tournament game since 1994, according to FIBA.

Germany controlled the thirdquarter,andkeptupthe pressure as Wagner’s layup with nine minutes to go in the final frame padded their

advantageto12points.

M i n n e s o t a Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards led the UnitedStateswith23points and eight rebounds. Fan favourite Austin Reaves provided a spark off the bench,scoring21points.

“The main point of the loss was just we weren’t ever able to make them feel us defensively,” Team USA headcoachSteveKerrtolda pressconference.

Team USA, ranked second by FIBA, will face Canada for third place on Sunday. They finished seventh, their worst-ever major international tournament result, in the

2019edition.

In an earlier game, Serbia defeated Canada 9586 by imposing themselves in the paint and controlling the boards Five Serbia players scored in doubledigits,ledbyAtlantaHawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic with 23 points, four reboundsandthreeassists.

ItwillbeSerbia’ssecond WorldCupfinal,afterlosing to the United States 129-92 in 2014 edition in Madrid, Spain.

The Balkan nation’s stifling defence forced Canada into turnovers Serbia entered the break with a 52-39 advantage and neverletgoofthelead.

“Weknewwehadtoset the tempo before the game because if you follow their rhythm, it’s impossible to guardthem,”Serbiancentre Nikola Milutinov, who scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, told reporters.

“Wehadtomakethefirst punch.”

S h a i G i l g e o u sAlexander, Canada’s leading scorer, passer, and rebounder, was held scoreless in the first 15 minutesamidtightcoverage andfoultrouble.

He finished the game with15points,farbelowhis tournament average of 25 pointspergame.

-Winningschooltobe‘adopted’byGuyanaAmazonWarriors

Students, teachers, along with organisers and sponsors at the launch of the inaugural Future Warriors Tapeball Tournament for Primary Schools.

Paramaribo Golf Club and Guyana Golf Association Partnering to Host Junior Golf Championship

The Guyana Golf Association is continuing its promotionofgolfwithinthe region by partnering with The Paramaribo Golf Club, Nexgen Golf Academy and WestsideGolfCoursetohost Suriname’s first ever Junior/Beginners Drive, Chip and Putt competition onSundayOctober8during theAnnual Paramaribo Golf C l u b I n v i t a t i o n a l Championship.

The much anticipated Suriname Invitational is a Major annual tournament that sees top players from s e v e r a l c o u n t r i e s participating in the hopes of taking home the coveted title.Thisisthefirstyearthat a Junior and Beginners Tournament is being included in this massive eventandeveryonewhohas ever been interested in learning about golf is welcome.

This Inaugural Golf Event will allow first time

playersin3categoriesUnder 13; Under 18 and Open, to experiencethejoyofplaying golf and receive individual coachingfromtopGuyanese and Surinamese coaches with the guarantee that in less than 15 minutes, all participants will be able to hitagolfballproperly Sarah Chehin, Club Captain expressed her gratitude to the sponsor and Guyana Golf Association President Aleem Hussain, “We have noticed the incredible development of Golf in Guyana under Aleem’s guidance and especially with the number of school kids and new players starting to play golf. Our club decided that this collaboration will benefit both countries and open the path for inter-country competitions We are grateful for the participation b y o u r G u y a n e s e counterparts to make this eventpossible.

“Paramaribo Golf Club

plans to continue to engage with the Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy to develop the sport in an effort to stay competitive with Guyana wherethismodelforgolfhas been introduced to the

Beacons and Rivers View win in Bartica

Defending champions Rivers View and current League leaders Beacons FC secured comfortable wins last Wednesday night at the Bartica Community Centre ground where 2nd round matches in the Senior Men’sLeagueoftheBarticaFAcontinued.

A 3rd hat-trick of the season by the League’stopgoalscorer,AndrewSimmons pilotedcupholdersRiversViewtoaneasy 6-1winoverMillBallers.Simmonswason target in the 9th, 63rd and 65th minutes to take his season tally to 16 goals. Omareo Lake supported with a brace (51' and 55') and Aloysious Edwards one in the 35th minute. For Ballers, NigelAlleyne got the consolationinthe28thminute.

Rivers View with their 7th win moved

into 2nd place on 21 points from 9 games, while Ballers remained 2nd from the bottomon3pointsafter9gamesaswell.

Theothergamewasalsothe9thouting forBeaconswhomaintainedtheirunbeaten recordafteraneasy3-1victoryoverRising Stars to stay at the top on 23 points. A doublefromShaquilleHopkinsonandone from Troy Dougan in the first period took the fight out of the Stars who pulled one backthankstoIanGomes.

It was the 3rd loss for the Stars who remain in 4th position on 14 points after 9 games.

TheBarticaFA’sSeniorMen’sLeague is mainly funded by the Guyana Football Federation through its Members-Financial AssistanceProgramme(M-FAP).

schoolsystemandthousands of new persons in the past fewyearsbyHussainandthe GuyanaGolfAssociation.”

“Weextendourmodelto our sister country since golf is a sport that brings out the best qualities in life, teaches

Paramaribo Golf Club and Guyana Golf Association are partnering to host a Junior championship.

humilityandethicsandisthe bestopportunityforbusiness networking.

We realize that together, we can make the region a golf destination in the comingyears,”saidHussain, who also reached out to a

leading Surinamese company to secure sponsorshipfortheevent. To register for the GolFun event at the

Paramaribo Golf Club, contactMs.SarahChehin@ 597825-2255.

HL Furniture of Panama backs

GSCL Inc Prime Minister’s T20 Cup

HL Furniture of Panama has thrown its support behind the GeorgetownSoftballCricket LeagueIncforthehostingof the Prime Minister’s T20 Cup which is set for September29toOctober1.

Mahendra Hardyal CEO of Regal Stationery and ComputerCentre,whichisa local distributor of HL Furniture, accepted the cheque of behalf of the GSCL Inc at a simple ceremony held recently in Panama Hardyal thanked theentityfortheirsupport.

The tournament is being heldincollaborationwiththe OfficeofthePrimeMinister and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports with over $2Millionupforgrabsandis settobecontestedatseveral venues.

Guyana’s premier Softball tournament will be played in the MaleAll Stars (playersofanyage),Masters (over40),Legends(over50) andfemaleAllStars(players ofanyage)categories.

Regal are the defending Champions of the Masters and Legends while Ariel

Mahendra Hardyal, CEO of Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, accepts the cheque of behalf of GSCL Inc from a representative of HL Furniture of Panama.

KnightRiderswoninthelast MaleAllStarsand4RLions will defend their title in the FemaleAllStarssegment.

The tournament has also attracted teams from North Americaandwillconcludeat DCCunderlights.

played with Trophy Stall brandedballsandforthefirst time live steaming of the finalsdaywillbedonebyFL Sportandcanbefollowedon the GSCL’s Facebook page, FL Facebook page, FL You

Ramcharran (147*),

(139*) power Apollo Sports Club to victory

Two former Guyana youth cricketers slammed aggressive centuries in Canada last Monday (Holiday) when action continued in the 2023 Canadian Commonwealth Cricket Association of To r o n t o 4 0 - o v e r s tournament.

Sharaz Ramcharran cracked a belligerent, unbeaten 147 and

Kandasammy Surujnarine blasted 139 not out to help Apollo Sports Club surge to a comprehensive 191-run winagainstPrimeStars.

Playing at Norfinch venue,Toronto,Ramcharran belted 11 sixes and 12 fours duringhis85-ballexhibition asApolloSportsClubracked up a mammoth 372-2 from the 40-overs while Prime Stars only responded with 181alloutinthe39thover

Surujnarineoccupiedthe creasefor95deliveries,nine of which went for six and ninefours.

He and Ramcharran also put together an incredible 259-run third-wicket stand after they lost the opening

pair, Garfield Benjamin for 39 and Travis Mohamed for 33.

When Prime Stars batted,UsmanButtoffereda brief fight with 50 and SalmanChugtaiwith32.

Skipper and another exGuyanayouthplayerDennis Legaygrabbed2-20fromhis maximum and left-arm spin overs.

Karan Arjpaul and Harrinarine Chattergoon also claimed two wickets to assist with the complete dominationbyApolloSports Club.

Meanwhile,the10-team,

Retired Assistant Commissioner Eon Amsterdam 10 laps cycle road race around New Amsterdam set for tomorrow

Cycling action is set for Berbice in the Town of New Amsterdam tomorrow The occasion will be the annual EonAmsterdam birthdayAnniversarycycleroadrace.

Therace,whichisorganisedbytheFlying Ace Cycle Club (FACC), will be a 10 lap’s eventaroundthetownofNewAmsterdam.

The event which is being held in honour of retired assistant Commissioner Eon AmsterdamisforcyclistsfromRegions5and 6.

round-robintournamentwill continue today, Saturday, with a number of matches across the Greater Toronto Area.

PrimeStarswillmeetup with Toronto Golden Knightsatthesamevenue.

Apollo Sports Club will wait for the playoffs stage which is set to commence September23rd.

Apollo Sports Club is at number 2 on the points standing while defending champions Melbourne Sports Club is at the top. Both of them played 13 matcheseach.

The event which will begin at 09:00 hrs willrideofffromRepublicRoadandCharles Place, turn left into Vryheid Street, left into Main Street, left into Philadelphia Street/ High Bridge, left into Republic Road for 10 laps.

Prizes will be awarded to the first five finishers,thefirstthreejuvenilesandthefirst threeveterans.

Amsterdam,whohailsfromBerbice,isa retired Assistant Commissioner of Police. During his time in the force he served in various capacities including Traffic Chief, Commandant of the Felix Austin Training School, commander in Berbice and other areasbeforeretiringfromtheforce.

Sincehisretirementthewelllikedformer senior Policeman has been sponsoring the eventinobservationofhisbirthday

TheeventwillbestartedbytheMayorof NewAmsterdam Mr Wainwright McIntosh. He will also be on hand along with family

membersofAmsterdamfamilytoassistwith thedistributionofprizeswhichincludescash, trophies and other memorabilia. The last eventwaswonbyRomelloCrawford. The race will be coordinated by Cycle coachRandolphRoberts. (SamuelWhyte)

Gauff beats Muchova to reach US Open final after protesters disrupt match

Peter’s Hall Sport Club and CPRCC will clash in the final of the East Bank

D e m e r a r a C r i c k e t

Association 50-over tournament tomorrow at Farm. Both teams recorded victories in their respective semifinals.

At Farm, Sandpipers posted199-10in34.4overs, battingfirst.AndyLallmade 55, Deion Thomas 50, Vinash Persaud 25 and KeshanPersaud23.Bowling forPeter’sHallSportsClub, Shane Persaud bagged 5-5 while Ray Newton claimed 3-19.

Peter’s Hall Sports Club replied with 200-8 in 30 overs.

Chibiraj Ramcharran struck 77 while Yogeendra Singhmade42andShameer Fazal32.

At YMCA, Demolition posted 207 all out in 31.2 overs, taking first strike. Leon Swamy made 57, Anthon Lim 45 and Corwin Austin 30. Akeem Redman snared 6-27 and Ewert

Samules2-15.

Continental Park

Raptorsrespondedwith2086 in 37 2 overs Alvin

Mohabir scored 49, Lennox Andrews 36 not out, Ryan

Latif 32 and Redman 24 not out Farhad Housain

captured 3-39 and Michael Sutton2-22.

Thefinalwillcommence at09:30hrs.

NEWYORK,(Reuters)American Coco Gauff beat KarolinaMuchova6-47-5to reach her first U.S. Open final on Thursday after the match was halted for nearly a n h o u r w h e n a n environmentalactivistglued hisfeettothefloorofArthur AsheStadium.

Gauff, who had beaten Muchova in the Cincinnati finallastmonthtoclaimthe biggest title of her career, fed off the energy of the home crowd to get past the Czechonceagain

“Someofthosepoints,it was so loud and I don’t knowifmyearsaregoingto be okay,” Gauff said “I grew up watching this tournament so much so it meansalottometobeinthe final Alottocelebratebutthe jobisnotdone.”

Gauff, the sixth seed, will next face the winner of theothersemi-finalbetween compatriot Madison Keys and Belarusian second seed ArynaSabalenka.

The match was delayed by roughly 50 minutes early in the second set due to a protestbyfourspectators.

The USTA said three of

thefourwereescortedoutof thestadiumwithoutincident but a fourth “affixed their bare feet to the floor of the seatingbowl”.

Gauff swept the first three games of the opening set and broke her opponent againinthesixth.

Muchova, this year’s Roland Garros runner-up, capitalized on some mistakes by the 19-yearoldandbrokestraightback in the seventh, raising her level from there to break Gauffagainintheninth

The Czech’s good work went to waste, however, as she committed a trio of unforced errors in the 10th game, allowing Gauff to break to love and take the set

After a routine hold by Gaufftoopenthesecondset, shoutswereheardfromhigh up in the stands and both playerssatontheirbenches as security staff members quickly moved to quell the disruption

Asthedelaystretchedon bothplayersleftthecourtas police officers surrounded the remaining protester before removing him from the venue with his hands

behindhisback.

After the players returned they warmed up again on court before resuming play, neither appearing rattled by the incident.

Muchova double-faulted to help Gauff break in the eighthgamebutsavedmatch pointinthenextgamebefore breaking the American’s serve to keep the match going.

Muchova saved four more match points in the 12th game but Gauff would not be denied, surviving a 40-shot rally on the penultimate point with a forehand winner before cheering with delight as her opponent sent a backhand pastthebaselineonthesixth matchpoint.

Muchova gave credit to her opponent but told reporters that she was disappointedinthequalityof herownplayonThursday

“Iwasnotfeelingitfrom the start until the end,” she said.

“I’mprettysadaboutthe outcome,thatIdidn’tputthe best out of me on the court. Yeah, just kind of sad about theperformance.”

Former Policeman Retired Assistant Commissioner Eon Amsterdam.

Sharaz Ramcharran

Surujnarine

Peter’s Hall Sports Club and CPRCC to clash in EBDCA 50-over final tomorrow at Farm

Akeem Redman took 6-27 from 7.1overs.

Kandasammy Surujnarine

Johnson hits 149 as first Youth Test between Sri Lanka U19s and West indies U19s ends in a draw

SportsMax - The first Youth Test match between Sri Lanka U19s and the West Indies U19s at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has endedinadraw

The West Indies entered yesterday’s fourth and final day on 119-3 off 31 5 overs,adeficitof313runs

Jordan Johnson, who entered the day unbeaten on 54, carried on to make a brilliant 149 off 207 balls including 11 fours and two sixes

Johnson also hit a centuryintheODIseries.

Steven Wedderburn entered the day on 28 and eventually made 41 while N a t h a n E d w a r d contributed 36 as the West Indies were eventually bowled out for 309 in 89.5 overs.

VihasThewmikatook678 off 28.5 overs while VishwaLahirutook3-61off

24 overs for the hosts. Sri Lankathenreached122-4in their second innings before play was called off and the spoilswereshared.Ravishan

Wakenaam Cricket Committee/ Untouchable Sounds U19 40-over tourney commences today

Wakenaam Cricket Committee/Untouchable Sounds U19 40-over will commence today at the Wakenaam Community Center ground in Good Success.

The tournament is being sponsoredbyoverseasbased Guyanese and former Wakenaam U19 player Salim Hassan. Hassan said he is pleased to give back to thesportinWakenaamandis urgingtheplayerstotakethe game seriously, while WCC SecretaryNazeer Mohamed thankedhimforthesupport.

Knight Warriors will play Storm Troopers in a five- match series and game timeis10:30hrs.

Nethsarahitaneven50.

Theteamswillnowturn their attention to the second match beginning on

Monday

Teams-KnightWarriors - Golcharran Chulai (Capt.), Mohandass Surujpaul, Trivel Evans, Nazam Mohamed, Kumesh Sudin, Navindra Pooran, Dennis Courtman, Vinesh

Ramnarine, Justin Dolwin, Rohan Ramotar, Jonathan BarryandRavyNandalall.

GladewinHenryJr.,(Capt.), Shahid Mohamed, Tomesh Persaud, Devendra Hansraj, Jerry Coggins, Bhomesh

Lall, Kemol Harackram, Wayne Gookool, Tekeshwar Nankoo, Aiden Mohamed andMikelRetemiah. Trophieswillbegivento the best batsman, best bowler,man-of-the-matchin thefinalandbothteams.

Sabalenka fends off Keys to reach US Open final

AFP - Aryna Sabalenka foughtbackfromthebrinkof defeat to overcome American 17th seed Madison Keys in a third-set tie-break and line up a US Open final against home favouriteCocoGauff.

Keys served for the match in the second set but incomingworldnumberone Sabalenka overhauled the 2017runner-uptowin0-6,76 (7/1), 7-6 (10/5) to reach hersecondGrandSlamfinal.

“I’m really proud of myselfthatIwasabletoturn aroundthisgameandgetthis win, because it was just incredible,”saidSabalenka.

“I was just, like, ‘Come on, keep trying, keep pushing, like, I don’t know, do something extra. Just try toturnaroundthismatch.’”

“It really means a lot to beinthefinaloftheUSOpen forthefirsttime,”sheadded.

Keys was left devastated by the loss after going agonisinglyclosetoasecond GrandSlamfinal.

“I think everyone at the start of the tournament would obviously be really, really excited to be in the semis. Right now it sucks,” saidKeys.

“But yeah, I just think beingableto,youknow,take thisandturnittoapositiveis

reallypossible.Yeah,thereis still a lot to be proud of and stilltonsoftennistoplaythis season.”

Sabalenka rode an emotional rollercoaster, angrily remonstrating with her coaching team at times, before being able to sheepishly laugh off

celebrating prematurely in thedecisivetie-break.

“I thought that we play tie-breakup tillseven. I was just all over the place,” she said.

“I was thinking that if I’m going to lose this semifinal, I’ll be struggling with sleeping for I don’t know

how many days, and I was just,like,Idon’twantthisto happen.

Ineedsomesleep.”

The Australian Open champion will bid for her second Grand Slam title on Saturday against the 19year-old Gauff The American holds a 3-2 edge

but this will be their first meetingatamajor

“She’s an unbelievable player,” said Sabalenka

“The crowd will be supportingheralot.Iwilldo everything I can. I’ll be fightingforeverypointandI willdomybest.”

- Sabalenka’s nightmare start-

Sabalenka beat Keys in straight sets in the Wimbledon quarter-finals but was pushed to her limit byanopponentwhoknocked out two top-10 players en route to the last four in New York.

The second seed handed Keys a break in the first gamewithadoublefaultand her troubles were compoundedwhensheagain dropped serve after leading 40-0twogameslater

Keysshookofftwobreak chances before a wayward Sabalenka faltered on serve forathirdtime,allowingher opponent to wrap up the set withease.

Sabalenka raised her arms in mock celebration as sheheldtofinallygetonthe boardtostartthesecondset.

Keys continued to pump winners with her powerful forehandandbrokeagainfor a 2-1 lead, Sabalenka drawing a code violation

after smacking a courtside barrier and hurling her racquettowardshercoach.

The Belarusian briefly got back on serve before Keys struck once more, further infuriating an irate Sabalenka who had stormed into the semi-finals without losingasingleset.

SabalenkabrokeKeysto love to stay in the tournament, winning 12 points in a row to move 6-5 ahead, but she couldn’t converttwosetpointsasthe Americansteadiedherselfto forceatie-break.

HoweverSabalenkawon thateasilytosendthematch to a deciding set, before which Keys took a medical timeout to receive treatment toherupperleftleg.

Keys withstood an early breakpointandthefirstfive gameswentonservebeforea loose game from Sabalenka handedKeystheinitiativeat 4-2.

Sabalenka dug deep and overpowered Keys to retrieve the break straight away, surviving two more breakpointstolevelat4-4.

The Belarusian took charge in the tie-break, leadingfromthefrontbefore securing a second win over Keys in as many Grand Slams.

Jordan Johnson during his knock of 149 against Sri Lanka U19s. (CWI Media)

From left Aitana Sánchez, Tanda Crossman and Sarah Rambarran with the trophies.

Aryna Sabalenka was pushed all the way by Madison Keys in their US Open semi-final. (COREY SIPKIN)

BCB hosts Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh Cricket Academy for 80 youths youths -Holdssuccessfultalkswithgovernmentministers

The Berbice Cricket Board is forging ahead with its ongoing cricket development programme

The BCB last weekend hosted a highly successful cricket academy at the Port MourantCricketGroundfor over eighty youth cricketers between the ages of ten to sixteenyears.

The academy sponsored by overseas based BCB sponsor, Dr Tulsi Dyal Singh,wascoachedbyhead coach Winston Smith with support from Leslie Solomon and Lawrence Mentis Special emphasis wasplacedonimprovingthe players’ batting, bowling and fielding techniques,

while the coaches also worked on the physical fitnessofallplayers.

The academy also involved the hosting of several practice matches on the pitch where technical problems were identified andcorrected.Playerstothe academyweredrawnfrom

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BCB Patron Vickram Bharat and BCB delegation.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)

Germany players celebrate after the match. (REUTERS/Lisa Marie David)

GAPLF President Franklin Wilson with the golden duo of Sarah Sanmogan (right) and Keisha Abrigo at Fesupo, 2023 in Lima, Peru.