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Citizens demanding more engagements on environmental dangers of Exxon’s multi-billion dollar projects – EIA

As ExxonMobil advances plans to move ahead with its sixthoilprojectintheStabroekBlock,citizenshaveexpressed concernsabouttheneedformoreengagementsonthesemultibilliondollarventures.

In fact, citizens have urged theAmerican oil giant to do more public awareness sessions about the environmental implicationsofitsprojectswhilealsoinformingGuyaneseon theextenttowhichtheyhaveaddressedtheirconcernsabout thesedeepwaterdevelopments.

TheextentoftheseconcernswasnotedinExxonMobil’s EnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)foritssixthproject called Whiptail.According to the EIA, Whiptail will extract between 220,000 and 275,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) using a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. First oil for Whiptail is expected between the fourth quarterof2027andthesecondquarterof2028,foratleast20 years.

As is customary for such projects, the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) had issued a notice on January 15, 2023,invitingmembersofthepublictosendtheircomments andquestionstheywishforExxontoaddressintheWhiptail EIA.Duringthatperiod,Exxonalsosentrelevantdocuments on the project to Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) as wellasNeighbourhoodDemocraticCouncils(NDCs)inall10 administrative regions. Meetings were then held in Regions One through Six in January and February During those meetings, Exxon said residents raised several issues and concernswhichwerenotedinWhiptail’sEIA.

With respect to stakeholder engagement, Exxon said Region One communities stated that they value recurring engagement where community leaders or other representativescanlearnabouttheindustryandEIAprocess, share learnings with their communities, and then be reengagedtosharefeedbackfromtheirbroadercommunities.

Be that as it may, fisherfolk and other stakeholders reportedtheywouldappreciatetheopportunitytolearnmore about how their feedback/information provided has been incorporatedintotheimpactassessment.

Furthermore, stakeholders stated that they considered it important for Exxon to engage more with communities. In particular, they said, “Making EIA information easily accessibletolocalcommunitiesiscrucial.”Stakeholdersalso identifiedthateffortsshouldbemadetopromotepublic

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ThisextractfromtheWhiptailEIAshowssomeofthemeetingsheldbyExxonwithcitizensindifferentpartsofthecountry.

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EDITORIAL

Opposition and sixth oil project

ItishearteningtoheartheOppositionhavingsomething ofsubstancetosayaboutthiscountry’soilwealth. Though thepreferenceisfortheleadingPNCROppositiontomake itspositionclearonthewholeoilwealthpicture,thereisstill anodofapprovalifitsdecisionistodosoonaproject-byproject basis. On the pending sixth oil project, the OppositionPNCRhascomeoutandmadeitspositionclear: let there be ring-fencing, and more royalty, and the provisionsofthenewProductionSharingAgreement(PSA) mustapply

Thosehavebeenamongthethingswehavebeencalling for,pushingaheadwith,overthelastfewmonths. Itseems that there is hardly a pause before ExxonMobil races from oneoilprojecttoanother,anddraggingGuyanaalongforthe ride, whether this country agrees with it or not. More accurately, the American supergiant drags Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo along, who then drags along this captive countrytosatetheappetitesandaddictionsofExxonMobil forcheap,high-qualityGuyaneseoil.

Ring-fencinghasbeenonourlipsforyearsnow,andthe volume is turned up again for this sixth project. The Government of Guyana (Jagdeo) does not want to hear the first word about ring-fencing though its leaders are fully awareofthebenefitstothiscountry Ring-fencingisalltied up in expenses for the projects that are in motion offshore. Are the expenses presented by ExxonMobil from the projects of this country? That is the first test that must be probed for, to determine what kind of partner ExxonMobil is. If expenses are from Guyana’s oil projects, then which one? Whatistheaccounting,andthedepthofthescrutiny, fortheexpensesofeachproject? Thisistofigureouttoour satisfaction that within a project itself, the bills that ExxonMobil submit to this country for payment are valid and pass muster Then, the next points are, how much is being presented, and how much is left to be transferred to anotherprojectalreadystarted?

Anyreasonablepersonabsorbingallthisshouldbeable to see clearly and quickly how a company possessing the financial sophistication of ExxonMobil could make rings around us, ring-fencing or no ring-fencing. Without ringfencing,Guyanaisnothingbutasittingduckandsubjectto anykindoffinancialtrickeryandcapricethatExxonMobilis capableofdrummingupanddroppingonourheads. Inthe presenceofring-fencing,atleasttherearethefirstlayersof protection in place, so that we can focus on what belongs where,andontheaccuracyandrelevanceoftheUSbillions thatExxonMobilsubmitslikeclockworkforpayment. The bottom line is that Guyana gives itself a chance to manage the possible expense predations of a company like ExxonMobil.

Regarding royalties, each time that the word comes up, whichmeansthatthe2%hastobementioned,amistofred comes out of nowhere and hovers, and blazing anger takes over Thisroyaltyamountisacrimeallbyitself,andthough 10% is not where we are, as embedded in the new PSA, it willbeacceptable. Onthisone,therefore,weareasonewith theOpposition. Itisafairstartingpoint,notnecessarilythe overallfairnessthatissoughtfromtheExxonMobil-Guyana relationship. Of the other terms and conditions in the new PSA, they must all apply, including the expense ratios and the rest. Given the billions that have been wrested away (cheated) from this country in lost taxes to ExxonMobil’s benefit, the 10% provision in the new PSA is a small beginning,butitwillhavetoworkfornow

But of all these provisions, and outside of the environmentalandlivelihoodsecurityaspects,ring-fencing isthegranddaddyofthehaulsthatExxonMobilarrangedfor itselfbyensuringthattherewasnoclauseforitinthe2016 oilcontract. Thisisbutoneconfirmationofhowslickand savvy the people at ExxonMobil are. They think of everything, and they look for every area in which they can gain the upper hand on a poor country, and throttle the life outofit.

Nigel Hoppie was never appointed acting Commissioner of Police

DEAREDITOR, Please permit me space in your newspaper to respond to an article captioned “AttorneyGeneral exposes APNU’s constitutional atrocity”, which was published in the Guyana Chronicle on SaturdaySeptember2,2023.

Let me from the outset state that I hold no brief for the APNU. However, I was mentioned by name in the articlesoIfeelcompelledto respond and set the records straight.

Thearticlestatedthatthe “Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S C , has raised serious concerns about what he calls a constitutional atrocity, relatedtotheappointmentof former Commissioner (ag)

Nigel Hoppie by the then APNU+AFCgovernment”.

The article attributed several statements to the Attorney General and published a letter from the Ministry of Public Security, dated July 30, 2020, which was addressed to Mr Leslie James, DSS, DSM Commissioner of Police, in what appears to be a futile attempt to justify the “constitutional atrocity” claim. The letter in question informed Commissioner James that approval was granted for him to proceed on two hundred and seventy four days (274) preretirement leave with effect from July 31, 2020. The letter also stated that approval was granted for DeputyCommissionerNigel Hoppietoperformtheduties

of Commissioner of Police. The letter was signed by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Security, Ms. Daneilla Mc Calmon, and copied to the Secretary Police Service Commission, the Auditor General and the Accountant General. It must be noted that the letter was not addressed nor copied to Hoppie.

I wish to state that contrary to the statement attributed to the Attorney G e n e r a l , D e p u t y CommissionerNigelHoppie was never appointed acting CommissionerofPolice.

When Commissioner James proceeded on preretirement leave on July 31, 2020, Hoppie, as the next senior rank in the Guyana Police Force, was made to perform the duties of

Commissioner, that fact is clearly stated in the letter to James. This was in keeping with the long established protocol in the Guyana PoliceForce.Onatleasttwo occasions, as the second most senior rank in the Force,Iwasmadetoperform the duties of Commissioner of Police in the absence of t h e s u b s t a n t i v e Commissioner

Let me point out that there is a significant differencebetweensomeone who is made to act as the CommissionerofPoliceand someone who is made to carry out those duties: Article 211 of the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana outlines the proceduretoappointa

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PPP/C’sresistancetoelectronicfingerprintcaptureandidentification atpollssignalsintenttoretainsystemthatfacilitatedvoterrigging

DEAREDITOR,

It seems as if there is never a dull day, these days, onourpoliticallandscape,as the country continues, oxymoronically, to be taken d o w n t h a t d a r k , undemocratic, autocratic and dictatorial path in the name of righteousness. I am advised that in some circles Jagdeo is regarded as a Deity, thus his word is Gospel and all others are heresy Thatobviouslyisnot

applicable to the real adherentsofdemocracy

Jagdeo’s latest remark is that the “PNCR-led APNU must acknowledge election rigging before involvement in executive” This is tantamount to nonrecognition of the election resultsbyvirtueofwhichthe PPP/C is in government. Thatisprobablyaptgivenall of the unresolved shenanigans surrounding a significant amount of votes

for which validating documentationmysteriously disappeared. However, it is the said election which allows the PPP/C to occupy the seat of government that vests the APNU-AFC the right to occupy the seat of Opposition and the right to participate in Governance just as much as the PPP/C exercisestherighttogovern.

In that regard, the Government must act in accordance with the

Police Treatment of Striking Sugar Workers is a Mirror to Our Ongoing Democratic Collapse

DEAREDITOR,

Theflagrantpoliceabuse ofthestrikingsugarworkers is evidence of the ongoing decay in our democratic fabric.

Stripping these workers for public mugshots is tantamountto psychological torment The very act humiliates, objectifies, and dehumanizes individuals, making it evident that the agendaextendsbeyondmere lawenforcement.

Charging striking sugar workers seeking a platform for their grievances, with actsasgraveas‘terrorism’is an egregious distortion of democratic principles.

Associating labour agitation and the blocking of traffic with terrorism is a mischaracterization that not

onlydilutesthegravenature ofactualactsofterrorismbut

also manipulates the

narrativetovilifythosewho challengetheGovernmentor expressdissent.

This is a disturbing signal that any form of dissent, can be met with the

m o s t s e v e r e a n d

inappropriateofcharges.

When those in power resort to such extreme measures, it paints a

terrifying picture of

authoritarianism These actions remind me of what I have been experiencing and witnessing first hand since

2 0 2 1 w i t h t h e

psychologically hostile way

the State has been responding to legitimate concerns raised about its failure to uphold the rule of

law in matters of environmental regulations andmanagement.

Ours is a society where power is often wielded without accountability or restraint.

Some individuals supported by public salaries or other incentives, or who are otherwise openly egged on by leaders, patrol the airwaves and personally attack citizens who voice valid democratic concerns. They use their intellect to defend the current path of decayratherthanprotectour society, their own political parties,andleaders.

Their tactics are familiar to most by now. The most common of these is not to sortsheepfromgoats,but

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Constitution, in relation to the role and rights of the APNU-AFC Opposition Jagdeo and his ilk have no deified authority to breach the Constitution and the conventions of governance in determining their relationship with the duly elected Opposition Any such act delegitimizes the P P P / C r e i g n a s government/theexecutive.

In addition to Jagdeo’s non-sequitur, what logical and moral grounds do Jagdeoandhisilkstandonin theirdemandforanapology, from the APNU for alleged electoralrigging,beforethey canbeengaged?

Jagdeo’s foray seeks to direct attention away from the real issues that confront the practice, or lack thereof, of democracy in Guyana. In fact,Jagdeohasledhisband to deny local democratic o r g a n s a n d n o ngovernmental organizations theirconstitutionalrights,as provided for in Articles 71 and 13 respectively, to participate in the decisionmaking processes of the State, not to mention the constant denial, in the National Assembly, of the Opposition‘s right to have matters of national interest discussed This clearly demonstratesthatthePPP/C in its communistic, undemocratic and winner-

take-all politics does not embrace the principles of Good Governance, to wit inclusion and participation, although the Constitution mandatesthemtosodo.This accusation about rigged elections, at this juncture, is nothing but a ruse, a red herring.

Theaccusationofrigged elections is probably most applicabletothePPP/Cthan it may be to any other political party Their record of electoral infractions and theirsupportfor,anddefense of, riggers validate this contention.

In 1961, the PPP never held the Houston ByeElection as mandated by the court and occupied an ill gained seat for an entire term. In 2006, relying on riggedresults,theyoccupied aconstituencyseatinRegion 10thatwaswonbytheAFC. TheirplantatGECOM,after undertaking to correct what wasclaimedtobeamistaken declaration, proceeded to declare the false result and referredtheAFCtothecourt forrecourse.Thematterwas never addressed because of inadvertentproceduralflaws

in filing the matter The PPP/Cbarefacedlysquatted on that seat for an entire term. In 2011, their plant once again was caught red handedly attempting to rob theAFCofaseat.Theculprit continuedtofunctioninhigh office at GECOM with the support of the PPP/C, who brazenly declared that the system had worked and that no disciplinary action was required,muchlesscriminal actionashasbeenpursuedin 2020, after the system once again, by their definition, worked.In2020,theAPNUAFC produced credible and verified evidence of fraudulent votes The Attorney General, who was the PPP/C‘s agent for the areainwhichdocumentation for 47 boxes mysteriously disappeared, demanded that the unverified portion of the documents of the purported fraudulent votes be handed over to his office. Over one year has lapsed and the verification of the evidence of fraudulent votes has remained in cold storage, although the State has at its disposalthemachineryto

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Citizensdemandingmoreengagements onenvironmentaldangersofExxon’s...

Citizens also reported during those meetings that there has been a significant decline in fish resources overthelastdecade

While Exxon noted that this is attributed to various factors including unregulated fishing practices, having toomanypeople/companiesinvolvedinthe sector,andtheuseofunsustainablefishing methods, some fisherfolk still questioned the impact of offshore exploration and development on the movements of fish populations.

Exxon did acknowledge that industrial activities are suspected to affect fish populations, including activities associated with the oil and gas sector (e g , flaring, dredging, underwater noise), and other marine industrialdevelopments

Exxon also said it took note of the concern of some stakeholders about potential impacts on shorelines (including mangroves and other ecosystems)fromoffshoreand nearshore activities,includingthereleaseofoil-related pollutants

It did not say however how it addressed this concern or if it only receivedamereacknowledgement

Beyond the fishing industry, Exxon said Guyanese raised concerns about the cost of living across Guyana, but particularlyinmoreremoteregions

Exxon’s report said prices for commodities and materials have increased (including food, fuel, and operational supplies) Transportation costshavealsoincreased

Exxon said the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and related restrictions, are one factor believed to be influencing the cost of living. Other factors include the war in Ukraine and global supply chain disruption,and—for agricultural food prices in Region One—inclement weather damaging food crops.

In Region One, Exxon said communities reported that the agricultural sector has been challenged byincreasedmaterialcosts(e g ,priceof feed for livestock) and the low availability of raw materials (such as cassava)

It said this has been particularly evidentforcropsandpoultryfarmers

“Region One communities also shared their concern about the lack of jobsandincome-earningopportunitiesin Indigenous communities, including opportunities for men, women, and youths graduatingfromhighschool.

Income-earning opportunities in the communities become more important as their traditional diets and livelihoods are affected by climate change, and a shift to consumer goods is part of coping with this change,”Exxon’sreportsaid.

Those concerns aside, Exxon insisted in its report that its sixth project set to cost a jaw-dropping US$13B is in the country’sinterest

Several advocates within the industry have urged for authorities to secure further fiscal benefits from this project such as a higher royalty or to at least protect the revenues from having to serve other expenses in the block. Government has refused to do so, arguing that it would hamperinvestorconfidence.

PoliceTreatmentofStrikingSugar...

Frompafe05 instead claim that any form ofdisagreementisdisguised politicalpartyagendas.

In their world citizens cannot and must not exist outside of the destructive PPPandPNC/APNUcontest forpower

They actively deny and try to destroy any citizen space in which legitimate democratic concerns can be addressed,freeofthecontrol ofpoliticalparties.

This is just one example of existing hostility towards the emergence of authentic democracy in Guyana, and both major political parties have been guilty of this at onetimeoranother

The maltreatment of the strikingsugarworkersisnot an isolated incident; it’s another indicator of the oppressivenessoursocietyis devolving into as most citizens choose to remain passive spectators, lest they be victimized in turn It beckonsustoquestion:What kind of nation do we envisionforourselves?

One that suppresses and shames or one that listens, understands, and reforms? Do we expect the latter to emergefromsilence?

And do we not see our democratic power in collectively breaking this silence?

I have noticed the

alacritywithwhichtheterm, ‘development’ is being bandied about to justify all manner of undemocratic excesses,andthedomination of the rest of the society by some who are reaping financialrewardswhilemost of the population are not earninganadequatewageto feedtheirfamilies.

To be clear this word, ‘development’, only means ‘change’.

The important question is what kind of change or developmentdoweneedasa society?

For sure, we desperately need ‘development’ in how thiscountryisgoverned.

SimoneMangal-Joly

PPP/C’sresistancetoelectronic...

Frompage05 determine the veracity of the claim, as had beendeterminedforthefirstbatch.GECOM alsorefusedtoactontheverifiedevidenceof fraudulentvotes.

In the face of this sordid history of electoral malfeasance, not to mention the forged signatures, bought votes, and the reported case of someone in Durban Backland who having unwittingly submittedherIDcardtoaPPP/Cpolitical operative, purportedly for the delivery of a service, to find out on “E” Day that a vote hadbeencastinhername,whensheturnedup to cast her vote, at the recent local governmentelections.Inthefaceofallofthis

Jagdeo has the gall to present himself and partyasholierthanholyinrelationtorigged elections, seeking to cast the first proverbial stone,inJudaslikefashion.

The PPP/C’s resistance to the implementation of electronic finger print capture and electronic finger print identification at the place of poll also signals their resistance to strengthening the system and their insistence on the retention of a system which has facilitated voterrigging.

Yourssincerely,

DesmondTrotman andVincentAlexander GECOMCommissioners

NigelHoppiewasneverappointedactingCommissioner...

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Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of Police, eithersubstantivelyortoact inthosepositions.

That Article clearly states that those appointments are made by the President after consultationwiththeLeader of the Opposition and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, who must first consult with the other members of the Commission.

I submit that in the a b s e n c e o f t h a t constitutionally mandated procedure Hoppie could not be said to have been a p p o i n t e d a c t i n g Commissioner of Police; as stated in the letter, he was onlyperformingthedutiesof thatoffice.

To support this contention, it must be noted thatbetweenFriday,July31, 2020 when Hoppie commenced performing the duties of Commissioner of Police and Sunday, March 27,2022whenheproceeded on pre-retirement leave, he neverworethebadgeofrank of Commissioner of Police.

He correctly continued to wear the badge of rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Itisappositetonotethat Assistant Commissioner Clifton Hicken who was controversially appointed to act as Commissioner of Police has been wearing the b a d g e o f r a n k o f Commissioner of Police sincehisappointment.

The main claim by the Attorney General is that the APNU+AFC government violated the constitution by appointing Deputy CommissionerNigelHoppie to act as Commissioner of Police without complying with Article 211 of the Constitution.

As stated above, this assertion by the Attorney General is disingenuous, totally misleading and demonstrablyfalse.

To highlight the false nature of the statements allegedly made by the Attorney General, I would like to point out the following: the letter for Commissioner James to proceed on pre-retirement

leaveisdatedJuly30,2020. James proceeded on leave the following day, July 31, and Hoppie commenced performing the duties of Commissioner from that very day President Mohamed Irfaan Ali was sworn in on Sunday August 2,2020.

The Attorney General was also sworn in that same day It simply means that even if the APNU+AFC government intended to initiate the constitutional processtoappointHoppieas acting Commissioner of Police,therewasnotimefor themtodoso.

The article further stated that at the time of Hoppie’s appointment,BharratJagdeo was the Leader of the Opposition while Paul Slowe was the Chairman of the Police Service Commission.

Asstatedbefore,Hoppie was never appointed acting Commissioner of Police. I challenge the Attorney General, or anyone else, to produce any letter or other document to show that DeputyCommissionerNigel

Hoppiewasappointedtoact asCommissionerofPolice.

It should be noted that Guyana’s 12th Parliament was convened in September 2020 and Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Joseph Harmon, MSM, became the Leader of the Opposition.Heremainedthe Leader of the Opposition until he resigned from that position in January 2022.

When Mr Harmon became theLeaderoftheOpposition, the Police Service Commission,ofwhichIwas the Chairman, was in place until it was unlawfully suspendedonJune16,2021.

This means that the constitutionalbodies,i.e.the LeaderoftheOppositionand the Police Service Commission were in place for approximately nine months during which time President Mohamed Irfaan Ali could have initiated the constitutional process to appointHoppieastheacting Commissioner of Police The loquacious Attorney General should explain to the Guyanese public why thiswasnotdone. In the challenge to the

appointment of Assistant Commissioner Clifton

H i c k e n t o a c t a s Commissioner of Police, it was submitted that Article 211 was not complied with (there was no consultation with the Leader of the O p p o s i t i o n ) , t h e government’s contended, that there was no Leader of theOppositionatthetimeof the appointment in March 2022 and because of the importance of the office of theCommissionerofPolice, it was necessary for that appointmenttobemade.

The Attorney General shouldalsoexplainwhenthe office of Commissioner of Policebecameimportant.

Itsurelywasnotbetween September 2020 and June 2021whentheconstitutional bodieswereinplaceandthe appointment of Hoppie as acting Commissioner of Police could have been lawfullymade.

Let me remind the Attorney General and readers that inAugust 2018, President David Granger consulted with the Opposition Leader, Mr.

Bharrat Jagdeo, who was accompanied by Ms. Gail Teixeira and Mr Mohamed IrfaanAli,andIasChairman of the Police Service Commission, as stipulated by the Constitution, before appointing Assistant Commissioner Leslie James as Commissioner of Police a n d A s s i s t a n t Commissioners Paul Williams, Nigel Hoppie, Lyndon Alves and Woman Assistant Commissioner Maxine Graham as Deputy Commissioners.

It therefore shows that the “constitutional atrocity” theAttorney General speaks ofisafigmentofhistwisted imagination.

I end with a quote from Norodom Sihanouk former PrimeMinisterofCambodia who said that “Time will inevitably uncover dishonesty and lies; history hasnoplaceforthem”.

Yourstruly.

PaulSlowe,CCH,DSM, Assistant Commissioner of Police(Ret’d).

Former Chairman of t h e P o l i c e S e r v i c e Commission.

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Press conferences by leaders in the ruling People's Progressive Party (PPP) demonstrate a mortifying lack of respect for the role of the independent media.

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The very presence of a mediator in the form of Kit Nascimento, an individual who would be described as a fossil by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, has been seemingly hired to prevent critical dialogue between the Head-of-State and the media.

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This was confirmed during yesterday's Presidential Press Conference at State House. Press briefings are held by the President once every quarter, but the media has been demeaned by having their questions filtered and even dismissed under the guise of it being “already answered”.

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The PPP does not respect the role of independent media

Alli's motorcycle.

Motorcyclistdiesaftercrashingintotruck

A 51-year-old motorcyclist of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara(WCD)onSaturdaydied after he crashed into a truck at Cornelia Ida, WCD Police identifiedthedeadmanasAndrew

Alli. Alli crashed into the truck around11:20hrs.Investigatorssaid that Alli was riding east along the northern side of the road when he decidedtomakearightturnacross. In the process, he reportedly

collided into the trailer of a truck that was heading in the opposite direction.Theimpactcausedhimto receive severe injuries as he fell onto the road. Shortly after the accident occurred, Kaieteur News

observedpersonsplacingthebadly injured man into a vehicle to transporthimtothehospital.Some of his bones were visually broken as he groaned in pain. Police said that he was rushed to the Leonora

Cottage Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries while receivingtreatment.

The truck driver has been detained as investigations continue.

Hundreds of Lindeners flock medical outreach

at Linden Hospital

Approximately 240 Lindeners flocked the Linden Hospital Complex, Region 10 on Saturday morning for a medical outreach organized by Guyana Cancer Society in collaboration with the Linden Hospital, the United States (US) Embassy, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and the Guyana Medical Relief.

Approximately 240 residents arrived at the hospital at around 07:00h where they waited in the designated area for the medical team's arrival. When the team which comprised of doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists and

gynaecologistsarrived,thewaiting residents stormed the location causingchaos.

Nurses had a tough time calming the residents and had to resorttoshuttingthedooruntilthey organized them self properly The waiting persons quickly formed a lineandtheoutreachbeganandran smoothly for the remainder of the day

The outreach concluded at 15:00handaccordingtoorganizers some300serviceswereprovidedto thosewhoattended.

KaieteurNewsunderstandsthat 3 5 p e r s o n s r e c e i v e d ophthalmology care with one case

Patients collect food hampers.

suspectedtoberetinaldetachment. Thatpatientwillundergotreatment at GPHC. Five other persons were alsoreferredtothecityhospitalfor Glaucoma.

Another 30 persons received generalmedicineserviceswhile50 patients were seen by the urology

specialists. Eighty patients were seen by the dentists, and 30 more were attended to by the gynaecologists.

Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) screening for cervical cancer was also conducted on 15 patients.

Upon completion of their consultations, the attendees all receivedafoodhamper Some of the attendees told this publication that they look forward tomedicaloutreachesbecause“the doctors take their time” to listen andtoexplaintheirdiagnosis.

Patients in the Linden Hospital's waiting room

The medical professionals taking a group photo after completing their medical outreach. The Ophthalmologist

Apatient benefitting from dental service

Aboy gets his eyes tested.

An injured AndrewAlli lying on the roadway

PAHO director warns suicide is ‘significant public health concern’ for the Caribbean

CMC – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Jarbas Barbosa has warned that with nearly 100,000 deaths by suicide each year in the Americas, it is a “significant public health concern”fortheregion.

“Alarmingly, the region experienced a 17 per cent increaseinsuicideratefrom 2000 to 2019, making it the only World Health Organization (WHO) region to witness an increase,”said Dr Barbosa in a message to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, which will beobservedonSunday

The PAHO director stressed that “every case of suicide is a tragedy that severely impacts not only individuals,butalsofamilies and communities.” He said suicidecanbepreventedand askedCaribbeancountriesto

“create hope through our actions”and“reducesuicide intheregion.”

Whileitcanaffectpeople of any age, PAHO said that, in 2019, suicide was the fourthleadingcauseofdeath among young people aged 15-29 years worldwide and women are more likely to attemptsuicide, but men are more likely to complete the act.

According to PAHO, of every woman who dies by suicide in the region, 3.5 mencommittheact.

In addition, available

evidence indicates a disproportionate impact of suicide among groups in situation of vulnerability, such as Indigenous populations and LGBTQI+ people.

“The COVID-19 p a n d e m i c f u r t h e r exacerbated many risk

factorsforsuicide,including unemployment, financial insecurity and social isolation,” said Barbosa, adding that addressing suicide requires a collective effort.

During the last week of September this year, PAHO said ministers and senior health authorities from the Americas, including the Caribbean, will meet at PAHO’s 60th Directing Council, where they will discuss a new strategy to improve mental health and prevent suicide. PAHO said the strategy will “highlight suicide prevention as a priority”forallcountriesand areas of government and “emphasize the need for multisectoral commitment” topreventit.

Strategies to address suicide include restricting access to the means of self-

harm for a person at risk of suicide, developing social and-emotional life skills in adolescents, having accessible and integrated mental health services and professionals at the first levelofcare,andeliminating stigma about mental health, one of the main barriers to help-seeking,PAHOsaid.

This week, and to mark the world day, PAHO organised a webinar to promote responsible reportingofsuicideinmedia andthroughsocialnetworks, another of the main evidence-based strategies thatcanhelppreventit.

This year, the WHO is updating its guide

In the first half of 2023, the government has sought to demonstrate its commitment to the modernization and transformation of the healthcare sector, with a substantial allocation of funds. According to the recently published mid-year report,atotalof$38.7billion out of the allocated $84.9 billionwasexpendedforthis purpose.

One of the notable developments during this p e r i o d w a s t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f construction on a state-ofthe-art paediatric and maternal hospital, with an expenditure of $2.2 billion. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y , construction projects for regional hospitals in Lima, Enmore,Bath,andDiamond also kicked off, with $3.1 billion invested These endeavours aim to enhance healthcare access and infrastructure across the country

Furthermore, the report mentions ongoing efforts to design and extend hospitals inKato,Moruca,Kamarang, and Lethem, with an emphasisonequippingthem with telemedicine capabilities Additionally, plans are in progress for the construction of the Bartica

Regional Hospital

A noteworthy allocation of $721.7 million, out of a budgeted $1 billion, was dedicated to retrofitting and upgradinghealthcentresand posts nationwide, meanwhile the maintenance of health facilities received $372.5million,asignificant step towards ensuring their upkeep.

The report also highlighted future endeavours, such as contracts for upgrading Karasabai, Annai, and Sand Creek health centres into districthospitals,alongwith design and supervision for the construction and rehabilitation of health science training facilities in Regions 2 and 6. These projectsareanticipatedtobe awardedinthefourthquarter of2023.

In terms of bolstering medical resources, the government allocated $459 7 million for the procurement of medical and non-medical equipment across all regions Additionally, efforts to streamline the supply chain management of drugs and medical supplies have shown promise, with a 75 percent fulfilment rate achieved by June 2023. The report optimistically

p r e d i c t s f u r t h e r i m p r o v e m e n t s i n p r o c u r e m e n t a n d distributionbyyear-end.

Themid-yearreportalso emphasised investments in humanresourcecapacity To ensure equal access to healthcare, the government deployed four government medical officers and ten nurses to hinterland regions within the first half of the year A significant boost in nurse intake was observed due to a new hybrid approach that combines virtual and face-to-face classes for healthcare professionaltraining.

Notably, 1,160 students have been admitted to the Professional Nursing Training Program by midyear, a substantial increase comparedtopreviousyearly intakes.

This innovative hybrid, decentralized education system allows students to pursue both theoretical and clinical aspects of their courses within their respectiveregions.

U t i l i z i n g t h e

COURSERA online platform and simulation centres throughout the regions, this approach seeks to create a more accessible and robust healthcare workforce.

preventing suicide: a resou

r media

rofessionals, with recommendations on the do’s and don’ts of suicide reporting. “PAHO continues to work with countries to promote evidence-based strategies on suicide prevention, including updated mental health and suicide prevention laws and policies; regulations to limit access to the means of suicide; and responsible media reporting,” Barbosa said. “We will continue to support the education and training of healthcare

w o r k e r s a n d t h e strengthening of national surveillance systems to

inform the development of locally-adapted suicide prevention strategies,” he added.

PAHO said World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the InternationalAssociationfor Suicide Prevention in conjunction with WHO to focus attention on the issue, reducethestigmaassociated with it, and raise awareness thatsuicidesarepreventable. This year’s theme, “Creating Hope through Action”, is a call to action and a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through actions hope can be encouraged and preventionstrengthened.

$38.7Bof$84.9Ballocatedfor healthcaresectoralreadyexpendedon modernizationprojects-reporthighlights

GOLD BOARD – FACTS AND STANDING TRUTHS

Irefer to the letter captioned“Aglimpse into gold board operations between 20102019” (SN September 07).

On each occasion that the PPP tries to stick something on me, it falls flat or backfires.

This is another of those instances, in which I recognize different subtle andbrazenpensinattemptsat e v e n m o r e s l i c k , underhandedworktopointin my direction There is gratitude to the PPP Government, with special thanks to Vice President Jagdeofortheopportunityto share publicly some of the innerworkingsoftheGuyana Gold Board (GGB) during a mostturbulenttime,andinso doing,lettherecordspeakfor itself.

First, the contexts encountered. There was the hugeRasoolshadowhanging over the GGB (anti-money laundering failures); the relatedRoyalCanadianMint (RCM) stoppage, then stringencies; the major (I meanmajor)contributionsof goldtothenationaleconomy; the industrial sabotage at the GGB plant operations in the compoundoftheGGMC;the emergency movement of GGB ops to a new location; the state of the GGB on my arrival; and the state of the environment are essential needs for equipment, processes, and services in a timesensitiveenvironment.

Second,thewritersspoke of Natural Resources staff

beingpaidbytheGGB. Itis correct, and it was inherited Then,theexpensesofthe b o a r d i n c r e a s e d substantially, which is also correct, and also was inherited Both of these items were repeatedly discussed at the board level, and because they had originated from the ministry, both were escalated repeatedly to the Permanent Secretary and ministerial levels. For whatever it is worth, it came to my understanding that one director was serving in an expert capacity to the minister and others, which accounted for almost all of this increase. Also, my monthly director stipend of GY$42,000 was always donated to a number of demanding situations including education, funeral expenses, and the Roman Catholic Church, among others.

Third, employment costs did increase heavily, but I refer to the aforementioned contexts in the preceding paragraph Part of the n e g o t i a t i o n s a n d arrangements finalized between the GGB and the RCM included compliance andauditstaffing,soastobe better equipped to oversee the operations For emphasis, there was no compliance to speak of, and theresidentauditorneverhad a finding in the 10 years he was present. Additionally, the non-existent Human Resourcesareahadtobebuilt

fromscratch. Forthosewho think that this was too much too quickly, the reality was that gold was the biggest foreignexchangeearner,and it was operating within state parameters: enhanced risks programmes and processes, enhanced compliance p r o c e d u r e s a n d implementation, among others. The RCM visited twice,ifnotthrice,duringmy tenure.

The policing was that rigorous. There was never any further talk, not even a hint,ofdistancingfromGGB business,whichhadthedeep taints that greeted me. In termsofemploymentcosts,it wasmoneywellspent,forthe GGB remained open and with a better reputation outsideofGuyana.

Fourth, I like the trick of the writers under 'Other expenses'whichspokeofthe massive increase in this category from 2014-2019, buthadnofurtherdetails. As to what that means is anyone's guess, but recall I wenttotheGGBinQ2,2017. But it is a classic of PPP operations and operators; they ring bells in public, and thendisappear,whileleaving others to deal with the echoes.

Fifth, under the category of “Disposal of Non-Current Assets”, nothing was disposed of during my tenure.

Nothing. Writtendown, yes; not disposed. It may apply to the materials (new carpets at the old GGMC location) that had to left

behind.

Sixth, all dealers were subject to the most intense scrutiny, to the extent that they protested. There were no procedures in 2017, but these were put in place. All had to sign: dealers, directors, General Manager As for 'no objection' letters from the minister, there was no exception in any year to this standing requirement. There are records to this effect.

Seventh, reference procurement, there were discussions with the Permanent Secretary who was familiar with the urgent needs due to the exigencies under which the GGB operated Guidance was furnished on how to operate in what was an emergency situation. The GGB made use of the provisions of the Procurement Act 2003, Section 28 (a)(b)(c) and (d), as all applied in the exceptional circumstances livedwith,especiallyassuch pertained to the mercury abatement system and the generator and related services.

Eighth, the KNA relationship/contract was finalized after all other architects and consultants said the job could not be done, given space constraints. ThisincludedRodrigues Architects, whose principal is personally known to me. Hewastheonlyone.

Ninth, relative to evaluation of bids, from the inception I made clear to the

board that I would have no part of any bid evaluations, which the minutes should confirm Subject to correction, the evaluation committee consisted of the GM of the GGB,averyseniorofficerof the Health Ministry and a very senior officer from the Ministry of Works. I would think they had very sound reasons to disqualify the bidders that failed to make themark.

Tenth, the AXIS relationship was driven by a cabinet memorandum. No vehicleswereimportedtothe time I left, which was February29,2020.

Eleventh, the Big Boss Transportation arrangement originated in the Natural ResourcesMinistry.

Nowformysummation.I commence with this vital bit of information: all decisions were made in the open and with the involvement of the full board. I knew none of theplayers(dealers,vendors, contractors or staff) before, saveforMr Rodrigues. Still, whatever responsibility has tobetaken,itstartsandstops with me, the non-executive chairman.

I urge the PPP to push forward since it has all this believed ammunition Clearly,thePPPGovernment spent a tremendous amount of time and effort to dig up what it believed was dirt on me. Itcameupshort. Ifthere was a genuine need to know thecircumstancesatthetime attheGGB,Iamaphonecall away

But that cannot be when payback for my media writings was a clear objective,asopenlyadmitted byoneofthecompilersofthe SN letter. I recognize numerous cut and paste jobs from minutes, selective culling of records, different writers, and grasping at straws throughout the missive.

The objectives are clear: smearandsilence. Itwillnot succeed.

IfIwantedtotakethelow PPProad,Icouldspeakofthe GY$20 billion debt inherited; no anti money laundering supervision, which triggered the Rasool fiasco and sanctions; no compliance monitoring of dealers; no implementation ofauditrecommendationsad infinitum or I could pursue other actions, which is a favourite tactic of the PPPat was clearly defamation by innuendo.

I take the high road, instead. I leave the malice andmischieftothoseathome with it. What is your next step,brotherBharratJagdeo? Godblessall!

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of this newspaper and its affiliates.)

Guyana's mid-year report highlights

$40.6 billion Govt. expenditure on infrastructure for first half of 2023

In the first half of the year, the Guyanese government has allocatedasignificantportionofits budget towards improving the nation's infrastructure, with a keen focus on roads and bridges

According to the recently released mid-year report published by Parliament, a total of $40.6 billion hasbeenexpendedforthispurpose, with $39 billion allocated to road improvements and $1.6 billion directedtowardsbridgeprojects.

It said the government is pushingforwardwithitsambitious infrastructure agenda and several major projects have already commenced or advanced in both coastal and hinterland regions

ProgressisunderwayontheLinden toMaburaHillRoad,andworksare ongoing on new bridges/structures andtherelocationofutilitiesalong the Corentyne Highway from Palmyra to Crabwood Creek, with expectations of acceleration in the secondhalfoftheyear

Additionally, the upgrading of the East Coast Railway embankment road from Sheriff Street to Orange Nassau and the East Coast Highway from Belfiealsold to Orange Nassau has commenced, set to advance significantly in the second half. Workshavesignificantlyadvanced on the alternate bypass road through Diamond and Grove,

improving traffic flow during the upgrading of the Grove Public Road. Upgrades to the East Bank PublicRoadfromGoodSuccessto Timehriareexpectedtocommence by year-end, with work on the section from Providence to Grove beginninginthethirdquarter

P

satisfactorilyontheconstructionof the East Coast – East Bank Road LinkagefromOgletoEccles,with

advancementsinthesecondhalfof the year Rehabilitation of the Soesdyke–Linden Highway is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter, while ongoing works on the four-lane highway

from Meer-Zorgen to Schoonord and from Schoonord to Crane are anticipated to accelerate in the secondhalf.

The farm-to-market road from Ituni to Tacama is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the end of the year

Construction has also commenced on the New Demerara River Bridge, aimed at alleviating commuter woes on the Demerara Harbour Bridge, with plans for acceleratedworkinthesecondhalf of the year Moreover, design and feasibility studies are complete for the Corentyne River Bridge, with procurement for final designs and construction in progress, while

construction of theWismar Bridge is expected to commence in the secondhalf.Inadditiontotheroad and bridge investments, the midyear report also noted that $26.7 billion has been allocated across thetenregionsfortheconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of various community roads. These improvements aim to enhance residents' access to their homes, places of worship, and everyday economicactivities.

The government's substantial investment in infrastructure underscores its commitment to improvingtransportationnetworks and facilitating economic growth acrossthecountry

First-ever Pharmacy Assistants Programme launched in Reg. 9

The Ministry of Health on Fridaylaunchedforthefirsttimein Region Nine its Pharmacy Assistantstrainingprogramme.

This programme is being offered through the Ministry's Health Sciences Division and will see a total of twenty-nine students being trained over a nine-month period.

At a simple ceremony at the Indigenous Peoples' Conference HallinLethem,MinisterofHealth, Dr FrankAnthony encouraged the first batch of trainees to work hard andseekacareerorpathwaywithin the health sector and assured them thatuponcompletion,employment with the Ministry of Health is guaranteed.

Healsodisclosedthatwhenthe Lethem Regional Hospital completes its upgrades, a CT scan machine will be established at the facility He highlighted that very

soon a trainer of trainer workshop will be held for ultrasound sound technicians.

“When we upgrade the new hospitalhereinLethem,oneofthe new pieces of equipment you will have is the CT scan, and this is going to be connected via the Internet. So when we take the image here if you don't have a radiologisttoreadthescans,itwill be able to be read real-time at Georgetown Public Hospital,” he explained.

Speaking at the ceremony too was the Regional Health Officer, Dr Cerdel McWatt, who disclosed that very soon, the Region will launch a Medical Laboratory Technician and Community Healthcare Worker Training Programme.

Meanwhile, amongst the minister's visit in Region Nine on Friday he also launched the

This first-time initiative is intended to improve the health of schoolchildrenbetweentheagesof five and -17 across Guyana and is being executed in collaboration withtheMinistryofEducationand MountSinaiHealthSystems.

Duringthelaunch,theminister disclosed that the region will soon benefit from living quarters for doctorsornurseswhomayneedto visittheregiontoprovidecare.

“Apart from the health facilities,andtelemedicineservices in the region, if there is a need for doctors and nurses to come to the regiontoprovideservices,withthe help of the regional services, we haveembarkedontheconstruction of living quarters for those healthcare workers,” the minister mentioned.

$14M Yupukari medical staff quarters commissioned

DPI – Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Friday opened the $14M Yupukari medical staff quarters,YupukariVillage, Region Nine. The facility was funded by the government through Region Nine's Regional Democratic Council (RDC) The newly constructed facility is fully equippedwithasolarpowersystem thatcanprovideelectricityandcan accommodate two medical personnelalongwiththeirfamilies.

Minister Anthony explained that some $100 million was allocated to upgrade all health posts, centres and hospitals in the Rupununiregion.

Another $100 million was earmarkedforRegionNinetobuild facilities to accommodate medical staffinvillages.

“We also recognize that if we put down a health post or centre, sometimes the staff is not

necessarilyfromthevillage,which makes it a problem because they don'thaveanywheretostayandwe took a decision that we must build good staff quarters so that persons whoarenotfromthevillagewillbe able to use those quarters,” Dr Anthonyexplained.

Meanwhile, Yupukari is expected to benefit from an ambulance in 2024 that will also serve the satellite villages in times ofemergencies.

Hehighlighted,“Intheregional budget,we'llmakeanallocationto buy an ambulance. Now, if we get that when the final budget comes out, then certainly we'll buy that ambulanceforyourcommunitybut I am sure it will benefit other surroundingcommunities.”

The village is also benefitting from other government initiatives including the telemedicine system that is being piloted within the

The $14 million staff quarters that was officially declared on Friday

village.

Youths were also urged to take advantage of the various training programmes being offered by the Ministry of Health, as the

government seeks to build out the health infrastructure into a worldclasshealthsystem.

ChairmanBrianAllicock,Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr Cerdel Mcwatt, and Ministry's Hinterland Coordinator Michael Goveia amongotherpersonnel.

ThenewComprehensiveChild and Youth Health Programme (CYHP) aims to ensure the wellbeing and early detection of any potential health concerns among ourstudents.

Minister Dr. FrankAnthony with the first batch of students and regional officials on Friday.

Minister of Health, Dr. FrankAnthony speaking at the launch of the PharmacyAssistants Programme.

Week-in-Review - Sunday,

was asked whether government is shock waves from an undersea September 3, 2023 to Saturday comfortable with the existing volcanic eruption nearTonga in the September 9, 2023 arrangement The question South Pacific Ocean It was stemmed from concerns raised in reported that at the time of the

SUNDAY the past week from civil society undersea eruption, Suezmax member Ramon Gaskin regarding tanker, Mare Doricum, was

Exxon grabs US$1 billon the company providing its own oil offloading a shipment of Brazilian in cost recovery; spillcoverage. crude oil at a La Pampilla refinery Guyana gets US$219M Gaskin believes that this move offshore mooring buoys when a Jan to Mar 2023 oil revenue… canendangerGuyaneseandputthe quantityofthecargowasreleased. country at severe economic risk in The spill triggered a flurry of

As the Government of Guyana theeventofadisasteroffshore. He accusations and several Peruvian (GoG) continues to hide the said,“Oneoftheproblemswiththis officials had called for those expenses being incurred by insurance, as you know is the so- responsible to be held accountable. ExxonMobil for its activities in the called insurance company that is Peru’s Environmental Assessment Stabroek Block, the company has owned by ExxonMobil so anytime and Control Agency (OEFA), an recoveredawhoppingUS$1billion you try to make a claim against agency attached to the Ministry of during the first three months of them, you won’t get through theEnvironment(MINAM),hadto 2023alone. becausetheyarethesamecompany impose several fines on Repsol for

Thisinformationiscontainedin that would have a claim against non-compliance with the cleaning the Bank of Guyana’s (BoG’s) first you.” and remediation of the January 15, quarter report, available on the Jagdeo in responding to the spill. institution’s website. The second query from Kaieteur News said he Todate,thecountryisgrappling quarterreportisnotyetavailable. dealt with the issue before but to recover from what has been

According to the Bank, “Net nevertheless ventured to explain called an “ecological disaster.” foreigndirectinvestmentsrecorded that the insurance premium Peru’sOEFAhadtoimposeanother a net outflow of US$1,020 0 provided is within industry fine on the oil giant for not million as a result of oil cost standards. He said, “In the context complying with the identification recovery (withdrawal of equity) by oftheauditthiscameupandoneof of the areas affected by the theoilandgassector.”Governorof the questions was whether the displacement of the hydrocarbon theBankofGuyana,GobindGanga insurance was with a related spilled. on Saturday confirmed with company and we spoke about this This is a troubling lesson for Kaieteur News that the sum was and it’s related they had an Guyana, where an average 400,000 deducted by Exxon for its industry specialist look at the barrelsofoilisproduceddailyfrom investments into the 26,800 square premiumthatwaspaidandwhether two Stabroek Block projects- Liza kilometersStabroekBlock. that premium was higher than One and Liza Two.Athird project,

Research conducted by this industry standard and it was found Payara is expected to come on newspaper uncovered that during to be within industry standard so streamlaterthisyear the same period Guyana earned a that question came up in the past While the country awaits the meager US$219 million. This sum anditwasdealtwith.” Court’s decision regarding full included profits and royalties paid The Vice President pointed out tothecountry that in the context of Local Content

The March 2023 Natural he also laid those concerns to rest. the monthly revenue towards the achieved about 90 percent, in fact Resource Fund (NRF) Report, also

is allowed to deduct 75 percent of demonstrated that we have

He noted that some aspects of the repayment of costs for the offshore over 90 percent of all that we have available on the BoG’s website insurance would be handled by deepwater projects. This process is promised.” explained, “During the quarter, the locals while some aspects will be referred to as ‘cost recovery’. The In its manifesto, the PPP Fund accounted for inflows provided by overseas companies. remaining 25 percent revenue is promised, “To ensure that our oil amounting to G$45,756.17 million

policy is economical since the

This arrangement, according to the split as profits between the resource is managed responsibly, (US$219.45million)comprisingof former President, ensures that the governmentandthepartners. the PPP/C will ensure that profit oil – G$33,748.34 million

Kaieteur News has been on the expenditures are transparently (US$161.86 million) and royalties premium being paid is funded forefrontofcallsforgovernmentto determined and go through the – G$12,007.83 million (US$57.59 throughcostoil. release the cost recovery parliamentaryprocess.” million).”

This therefore means that a statements submitted by the Notably, the government while

It was reported that in 2022, the higher premium would reduce the developer to the state, since the in Opposition assured that the Stabroek Block generated US$9.8 shareofprofits. nation is clueless as to what its sectorwouldbeprudentlymanaged billion, however, Exxon deducted

Vice President that there was still

The reporter however told the resourcesarebeingusedtofinance. in a transparent manner; upon US$7.4 billion, leaving Guyana

At his most recent press assuming office in 2020, however, with a mere US$1 4 billion no clear position as to whether conference on Thursday, Vice the new administration has taken a inclusive of profits and royalty government was comfortable with President, Bharrat Jagdeo was different approach In several duringtheperiod. the existing arrangement; however, asked again by this publication instances, the administration has

Presently, ExxonMobil through he requested that the reporter liability coverage from the parent whether he believes the citizens demonstrated its intent to manage itssubsidiary,EssoExplorationand movedontoanotherquestion. company to cover costs associated deserve to see what the oil, being thesectorinthedark.

Itwouldbepoignanttonotethat with a spill in the oil rich Stabroek produced at the Stabroek Block, is Previously, the Opposition (EEPGL) is producing an average

Production Guyana Limited

countries in the past have had to acreage, Guyana is heavily reliant payingfor raised concerns regarding the lack 400,000barrelsperdayattwoofits take legal action against oil on the limited US$600 million Jagdeo however told this of transparency in the management five sanctioned developments, the companies for failing to insurance being provided by an publication that he would not be ofGuyana’sblossomingsector Liza One and Liza Two. A third compensate following a spill. Just ExxonMobil-owned company, dealing with the issue again and in project, Payara is expected to come last year it was reported that AnconInsurance. fact requested that the reporter Jagdeo justifies Exxon company onstreamlaterthisyear Spanish oil giant, Repsol, which is Two citizens had taken the moveontoanotherquestion. providing oil spill insurance for

In the meantime, Exxon is

operating in Guyana, was still to Environmental Protection Agency

His response on the subject of Stabroek Block projects utilizing the revenue generated honour its obligation to remediate (EPA) to Court for failing to Exxon’s expenses came shortly from the two fields to recover its the effects of an oil spill that enforce the provisions of the Liza after the VP opened his media Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo investments across the Block. In occurred in Peru more than six One Permit requiring a parent engagement by boasting of the on Thursday justified Guyana the absence of a ring-fencing monthsearlier company guarantee to cover costs PPP’s achievements since taking utilizing the services of an provision, the company is allowed On January 15, 2022 some above the insurance policy High officein2020. ExxonMobil-owned company to to use the revenue from the two

12,000barrelsofcrudespilledfrom Court Judge, Justice Sandil

He said, “The government of provide oil spill insurance for the projects to pay for expenditure one of the La Pampilla refineries, Kissoon in May this year ordered Guyana,thePPPCivicgovernment StabroekBlockoilprojects. relatedtootherdevelopments. whichareownedbytheSpanishoil Exxon to provide the signed has been engaged with fulfilling its During his press conference at Through the Production giant, off the coast of Ventanilla in guarantee or face a suspension on Manifesto promises to the people the Office of the President in Sharing Agreement (PSA) inked theregionofLima,Peru. thePermit.BoththeEPAandtheoil of this country We have Georgetown, the Vice President withtheGoGin2016,thecompany Repsol had blamed the spill on (Continued on page 15)

From page 14 companyhaveappealedtheCourt’s decision,joinedbytheGovernment of Guyana. The matter is still pendingbeforetheAppealCourt.

MONDAY

Exxon to begin public meetings for 6th oil project with no further benefits to Guyana

ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) will commence a series of public meetings on its sixth deepwater project, Whiptail on September 12, 2023.

In a public notice published in Sunday’s Kaieteur News, the oil giant explained, “ExxonMobil Guyana Limited is progressing its sixth offshore project in the Stabroek Block – the Whiptail Development Project The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) together with the Environmental Impact Statement ( E I S ) f o r t h e W h i p t a i l Development Project were submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for evaluationandrecommendations.”

Tothisend,thecompanynoted, “Face-to-face sessions will be held to provide information on the Whiptail Project, the EPA’s Environmental Authorisation process, and the findings from the assessment to support public awareness.”

Notably, one session will be facilitated in Regions Three and Four, the two most populated inplaceforoilspills. thigh twice and insisted that his Whiptail is pegged at US$12.9 another project. In the absence of regionsinthecountry Exxon’sfirst At a second session, held in questions are answered since that billion. Vice President, Dr Bharrat suchaprovision,ExxonMobilhave meeting will be held in Region Leonora, this newspaper’s senior was the purpose of the public Jagdeo recently confirmed that no been using the proceeds from the Three, at the Leonora Technical journalist was prevented from scopingmeeting. further fiscal increases such as a Liza One and Liza Two projects, Institute, West Coast Demerara, interrogating ExxonMobil officials Graham at this point shut down higherroyaltyratewouldbesought currently producing about 400,000 commencingat10:00hrs. on a series of issues since she the entire meeting as he instructed forthissixthproject. barrels of oil per day, to pay for

On September 13, 2023, Exxon challenged them on misleading the Exxon’s Projects Manager, costs related to other Stabroek will engage residents of Region publicontheimpactsoftheproject. Anthony Jackson not to answer the Jagdeo boasts of paltry Blockprojects. Four at the UmanaYana, Kingston, The lynching of hardcore questionoranyotherposedbyLall. increase for elderly and For instance, it was reported Georgetownfrom17:00hrs. questions was evident for a third KN Publisher commented schoolchildren – Glenn Lall that in 2022, ExxonMobil and

Twomeetingsarescheduledfor time yesterday at the Mahaicony following the conclusion of the …refuses to address partners, Hess and CNOOC Region One, one in Region Two, Training Institute when KN meeting, the country is heading for ring-fencing to rake in deducted, costs to clean up two in Region Five and one in Publisher, Glenn Lall was denied a dark times if this is the level of US-billions for Guyanese (decommission) the third and RegionSix. response to his question on treatment that will be meted out to fourth projects that are yet to

Even as the developer prepares cumulative project impacts.”Has the independent press by a While the Vice President is commenceoilproduction. to engage Guyanese on its sixth ExxonMobil or its consultant, Guyanesemoderator busy boasting about a $7,000 and The provisions of the Stabroek offshore project, it would be ERM Guyana, conducted a Exxon’s sixth project, as $10,000increasetooldagepension Block contract signed between the poignanttonotethatconcernswere cumulative impact assessment on previously reported, will target the and the school children cash grant government and the oil companies raised during the last round of the damage and destruction that Whiptail, Pinktail and Tilapia respectively,by2025,heisrefusing allow for 75 percent of the monthly consultations that the public was would befall Guyana, and its discoveries, estimated to hold over to address the nation on a critical revenue to go towards cost sidelined at the events, as the citizens? That is my question. I one billion barrels of oil resources. aspect of oil production that has recovery or repaying the company refused to answer havesomemore,”iswhatLallsaid. The project is poised for startup in beenshorteningthecountry’sshare investment Presently, Guyana specific questions or was simply Grahamwhowasthemoderator 2027-2028 and will produce of profits generated at the resource merely benefits from 12.5 percent unprepared to respond in some initially indicated that Lall’s between 220,000 and 275,000 richStabroekBlock. of the profits and an additional two instances. Some stakeholders even question would be answered. He barrelsofoilperday(bpd). Thiswashighlightedinapublic percent royalty The country’s take describedtheprocessasasham. waskeentonotehoweverthatthere The company submitted an comment by businessman and is significantly smaller compared It was during the scoping is no time to entertain further application to the EPA back in Publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn to the revenue being earned by the meetings for the sixth project held questions. The time allotted to January for the project. According Lall.Lall,asternadvocateforafair oil companies. Only yesterday, it inFebruarythisyearthatmoderator question and answer segment he totheProjectSummary,Whiptailis oil contract, who recently said that was reported that US$1 billion in of the session, Alex Graham saidwasnearlyexhausted. located in the south eastern portion ring-fencing is a key element costs were recovered by Exxon in directedofficialsfromthecompany ThoughLallinsistedthathehas of the Stabroek Block, required to ensure Guyanese thefirstthreemonthsof2023while not to respond to questions raised a few more pertinent questions, approximately 183km from benefits from their wealth Guyana barely received US$219 byKaieteurNews,sincehefoundit Graham maintained, “No, you are Georgetown. Current plans include discoveredintheStabroekBlock. millionduringthesameperiod. irrelevant to the specific project. donespeaking.”

drillingviadrillshipstoproduceoil

Aring-fencingprovisionwould Guyana’s profits will remain

Those questions pertained to the In protest of the clear from approximately 40 – 65 prevent oil companies from using meager unless a ring-fencing options for use of excess gas from demonstration of censorship, Lall productionandinjectionwells. revenue generated from a provisionisinstitutedtopreventthe theprojectandtheinsurancepolicy smacked his left hand against his This publication reported that production field to offset costs in (Continued on page 16)

Map showing the location of Exxon’s 6th oil project in the Stabroek Block

From page 15

T h i s n e w s p a p e r oil companies from understands that Exxon is transferring the revenue in expected to provide more an operating field to develop information to the auditor the resources at other through the Ministry of projects. NaturalResourcesinabidto

Consequently, the further reduce the US$3M Publisher of Kaieteur News costs. has called out the Vice

The questionable President for failing to plug expenses were flagged in an such a dangerous loophole, auditreportthatwasdoneby all while bragging to IHS Markit, a British G u y a n e s e a b o u t consultancy firm which insignificant increases to the c o n t i n u e s t o o f f e r schoolchildren grant and government advice in a monthlyoldagepension. number of areas relative to

Lall reasoned, “Man, if the oil sector IHS was hired your neighbour chickens back in 2019 by the former coming over your yard,

D a v i d G r a n g e r even after several rounds of Authority who would only TUESDAY eating out all your chicken moreroyalties. administration to audit documentation requests indicate that the tax agency feed every day, denting your During his press

US$1.7B in expenses that from the Audit Team never signed off on the Govt. allows Exxon pocketwhilefullinghisown, conferenceonThursday,this w e r e i n c u r r e d b y Although these costs may be reductionoftheexpenses. to slash US$214M in wouldn’t you fence your publication asked the VP ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, valid, the auditing team said Government officials questionable costs yard to stop that or yuh gon whether Guyanese can look

Production Guyana Limited the transparency of how have to sign off on anything

Esso Exploration and government has the right to explained that GRAdoes not down to US$3M turnablindeyetothat?” forward to any additional

T h e N e w s p a p e r fiscal benefits from the sixth (EEPGL) for the Stabroek thesecostsrelatetoStabroek at this point, though it has After an audit report Publisher pointed out that oilprojectandifgovernment Block Those costs were PetroleumOperations. been a crucial partner in highlighted that there was the former Minister of will ring-fence any future incurredfrom1999to2017. The final category keepingawatchfuleyeofthe US$214M in questionable Natural Resources Raphael projects in the Stabroek When the March 2021 pertains to costs for which process and making key costs incurred during the Trotman approved two Block,giventheunusualsize report was leaked to sections ministerial approval is recommendations where period 1999 to 2017, projectsbutdidnotincludea oftheoffshoreacreage. of the local media corps required. necessary

American oil giant, ring-fencingprovision. To this end, the VP

earlier this year, it was This is to the tune of Officials also returned to ExxonMobil has furnished

The report their earlier point that the oil the Guyana Government created the condition for answered a hundred times

This, he explained, responded, “Asked and reportedonextensively US$270,000

The Guyana Revenue states that these costs have giant needs to be given a fair with several documents to Exxon to “eat” at Guyana’s before, 100 times before. I Authority (GRA) had issued b e e n i d e n t i f i e d a s opportunity to provide justify a huge portion of that profits as much as it would amnotgonnagothroughthis statementnotingthatthesaid predominantly related to documentation to the British expenditure. prefer again.” document was not a final research and development auditors on the said costs.

At a recent press

The former Leader of the Lall in this regard has one; that it contained a and require ministerial Once this is done and a final conference, Vice President, Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo chastised the former number of miscalculations approval before they can be report is prepared by IHS

Dr Bharrat Jagdeo just over three years ago Opposition Leader for andwasbeingworkedon. consideredcostrecoverable. Markit, GRA would be able explained that the audit expressed his frustration failing to ring-fence any of The document seen by Auditors also flagged a to review said report, the process has to allow Exxon over the then A Partnership the Stabroek Block projects, this newspaper states for total of US$28.8 million officialsexplained. an opportunity to respond to for National Unity + despite lashing out against

e x a m p l e t h a t “ t h e which was incurred prior to They stressed, “This is a the findings therein. In so Alliance For Change t h e t h e n C o a l i t i o n

Government of Guyana has date of January 10, 2015 tedious process but it is one doing,hesaidthatUS$214M Coalition’s failure to include government for not

reasonable grounds to when Hess Corporation and the Vice President has was broken down to aring-fencingprovision. including a ring-fencing dispute US$214.4 million CNOOC Petroleum Guyana explained several times at US$11M following the

At that time, Jagdeo provision. plus associated overhead Limited even became his press conferences, that receipt of documents from assured that when the ThenewspaperPublisher adjustments of the costs partners in the block the technical people need to theoilcompany People’s Progressive Party argued, “He went and currently included by alongsideExxon. begivenanopportunitytobe Kaieteur News was Civic (PPP/C) returned to approve three oil projects

EEPGL This amount Though Exxon has been thorough. And that is what reliably informed by office, this would be a without that same fence; he represents 12 8% of the able to reduce the disputed wearedoing.” government officials priority when the contract is cussed the PNC about. He

cumulative cost recovery costs to a further US$3M, a yesterday that the oil giant renegotiated. is going to approve the sixth balanceasofthe2017fourth report surfaced yesterday in American company has provided further

“They sold us out to the oil project year end if the quarterstatement.” the Stabroek News stating awarded US$100M information, taking disputed foreigners The oil Guyanese people allow him Further, the report states that the Commissioner offshore contract to work costs from US$11M to companies, every time there to, and when my reporter that the disputed costs fall General Godfrey Statia had in Guyana andAngola US$3M. isafindoutthere,ourpeople askedhimlastweekifhewill into three main categories, given his no-objection to the

K e y g o v e r n m e n t should be sad because put that fence to stop Exxon the first being “Defined US$214M amount That United States based officials told this newspaper nothing comes our way We from eating out US billions Costs for Removal” which letter was addressed to the oilfield services provider, that a robust verification are gonna renegotiate those of our oil that will shorten amount to US$34.4 million. Minister of Natural Oceaneering, has been process is being conducted contracts because that’s not our profits, he is saying The report states that these Resources,VickramBharrat. awarded two contracts on all the documents what we had in mind,” asked and answered 100 costs have either been Kaieteur News confirmed valued in excess of US$100 presented by Exxon to Jagdeosaid. times.” included in error, are not with several government Million to work offshore ascertain what will be the

He added, “When we The advocate contended aligned with provisions in officials that the letter was GuyanaforExxonMobiland final amount that would be were in the early days, we that such an “arrogant” the Stabroek Block indeed addressed to Bharrat inAngola. placed into the category of were coaxing the people response is unacceptable Production Sharing about a month ago. When On August 31, the “disputedcosts.” (ExxonMobil) to go along. fromaleaderinchargeofthe Agreement,arenotrelatedto contacted for a comment c o m p a n y m a d e t h e

“This process takes a They (Coalition) came into petroleumindustry petroleum operations, or are Statia would only say, “I announcement of the series of iterations between office – three billion barrels Lall believes that the considered to fall outside of cannot confirm nor deny international contracts for theGuyanaGovernmentand of proven reserves and they response is akin to the Vice industrybestpractice. whatyou’reaskingme.” offshore projects: Angola Exxon because the (2016 gave up zero royalties, no President telling “all of us to

The next category is Furthersourcesindicated Block 17, Girassol Life Stabroek Block) contract taxes,noring-fencing.” go to hell. No taxes, same

“Inadequate Supporting that the letter by Statia is Extension Project and allows for the company to Soon after taking office royalty and no ring fencing Documentation” which “dated information” and is StabroekBlock,Guyana. have a right to reply The in 2020, the now Vice on any other oil projects totalsUS$179.8million. already overtaken by the Oceaneering has been audit report may say there is President (VP) has not only granted to Exxon.” In the

The British auditing latest development which is named a consortium partner US$214M in questionable changed his tune but also his meantime, he argued that team said these costs suffer that Exxon has been able to tosupporttransportationand costs but the company must tone when it comes to the Guyanese are supposed to from aØ transparency issue significantly reduce its installation work on the still have an opportunity to renegotiation of the Exxon acceptthe$7,000increasein as the cost basis, nature and initialdisputedcosts. Girassol Life Extension respondtothefindings,”one contractandsecuringgreater old age pension and $10,000 justification of these costs Kaieteur News also project. official close to the matter benefits for Guyanese, increase in schoolchildren couldnotbeestablishedwith contacted other sources Thecompanystatedthat stated. through ring-fencing or cashgrantcome2025. the furnished documentation within the Guyana Revenue (Continued on page 57)

Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat

Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

GRA Commissioner General, Godfrey Statia

Oil spill from 6th oil project could devastate livelihoods of citizens in Regions 1 to 6 ...saysExxonReport

Based on oil spill modeling conducted for ExxonMobil’s sixth project, an unmitigated incident could devastate the livelihoods of citizens in Regions One through Six This is outlined in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the company’s US$13BventurecalledWhiptail.

The document notes that Exxon is expected to produce oil from the Whiptail, Pinktail, and Tilapia fields of the Stabroek Block. These fields are approximately 1,500 to 2,200 meters deep.Theoilisexpectedtobeextracted from 33 to 72 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 limitof263,000barrelsperday(bpd).

For the purposes of the EIA, the documentstatesthatproductionofupto Continued on page 62

Map showing the location of Exxon’s 6th oil project in the Stabroek Block

182.24km

Figure 1: Location of the Whiptail FPSO within the Stabroek Block

Qatar’s Amir to visit Guyana

…for direct negotiations on oil block exploration; new embassy – Pres.Ali

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh

Tamim bin HamadAlThani is expected to visit Guyana soon to discuss areas of cooperation, including direct negotiations between the twostatesforoilexploration inGuyana.

This was revealed by PresidentIrfaanAliduringa press conference at State HouseonSaturdaymorning. During the question-andanswer segment, the Headof-State told reporters that Guyana has been expanding its bilateral relations with variouscountries.

To this end, he noted, “We have a very active bilateral engagement with the state of Qatar TheAmir is coming to Guyana to pursue and follow up on a numberofinitiativesthatwe have under discussion including investment, including support in oil and gas- they have already offeredtechnicalsupport.”

Inaddition,PresidentAli pointed out that companies from Qatar are participating intheongoingauctionof14 of Guyana’s oil blocks offshore. Moreover, he said, “They (Qatar) have

expressed a direct government to government interestinexplorationthatis a g o v e r n m e n t - t ogovernment collaboration on exploration. They are working with us on some loansandIknowtheyarein the process of finalizing arrangements to establish a formal footprint with an EmbassyhereinGuyana.”

Ali was not inclined to share further details regardingtheupcomingvisit by the Qatar leader but assuredthatthemediawould beinformedinduecourseon whentheofficialwillarrive.

His Highness Sheikh TamimBinHamadAlThani is the Head-of-State of the country and commander-inchief of the Armed Forces and guarantor of the Constitution.

Back in May this year, President Irfaan Ali held talkswiththeAmirduringan official visit to Qatar. It was reportedthatthetwoleaders discussed co-operation relations and ways to enhance and develop them, especially in the areas of investment and energy, amongothers.

The United States

Energy Information Administration in a March 2023 Country Analysis of Qatar highlighted the major role that the energy industry plays in the country’s economy According to the International Monetary Fund,Qatar’searningsfrom

its hydrocarbon sector accounted for 81 percent of the country’s total government revenues in 2021, up from 77 percent in 2020. Hydrocarbon export revenues rose from $47 billionin2020tonearly$77 billionin2021.

Qatar was also listed as

the world’s sixth-largest dry naturalgasproducer(behind the United States, Russia, Iran, China, and Canada), thesecond-largestLiquefied NaturalGas(LNG)exporter, and the third-largest holder of natural gas reserves in 2021.

Moreover, with proved

reserves of crude oil estimated at 25 2 billion barrelsasofJanuary1,2023, Qatar held the 6th largest reserves in the Middle East and the 14th largest in the world.BecauseallofQatar’s oilfieldsaremature,Qatar’s crude oil production declined from its highest level of 852,000 barrels per day(bpd)in2008to616,000 bpdin2022.

Givenitsvastexperience in the petroleum sector, Guyanaiswellpositionedto learn from the experiences and gain from technical capabilitiesofQatar

While there can be no question of the wealth of knowledgetobesharedwith Guyana, the local administrationhasrefusedto allow Parliamentary scrutiny for oil blocks awarded through direct negotiations.

In fact, Government is now empowered to conduct direct negotiations for the award of the country’s oil blocks through the updated oillaw.

According to the freshly passedPetroleumActivities

Continuedonpage62

President IrfaanAli engages theAmir of Qatar during an official state visit in May this year (Photo credit: Office of the President)

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Going to court? Here is what you need to know

(First published allegedly committed and it also when most persons or their itduringthetrial. on June 5, 2022) indicates the date and which court attorneytriestosecurebail. ( If a bail application is denied

This article is aimed at being a you must attend.( Notably, if the After the charge is read to the by a Magistrate, the defendant or guide to persons who may find person who was released on self- defendant, the defendant is then his/her attorney could make a themselves before a court of law bail fails to appear in court on the asked to enter a plea either of further bail application to a judge for one reason or another This date the matter is called, the guilty or not guilty With a not of the High Court. Judges in the week, I will share some tips for Magistrate can issue an arrest guilty plea, the matter will have to High Court can grant the persons appearing at the warrant and he/she would be in go to trial for the court to decide, defendant bail and also reduce the Magistracylevel. debt to the State. On the other based on the evidence that is amount of bail that was fixed by a

The judiciary consists of hand, if the persons who paid cash presented to the court, whether or Magistrate. several jurisdictional Magistrates’ bail fail to appear in court, their not the defendant is guilty of the Additionally, at the end of the Courts.ThereisoneHighCourtin money will be forfeited and the offencecharged. PI in the Magistrates’ Court for each of the three counties and then Magistrate can also issue an arrest Thisistheopportunitytomake serious matters, if the defendant is there is the Court of Appeal, and warrant.( As it relates to persons a bail application to the court. committed to stand trial in the the final court of resort, the being charged for serious offences After making a bail application, if High Court, the defendant or CaribbeanCourtofJustice(CCJ). like murder, the person would be the court sees the defendant as a his/herattorneywillberequiredto ( The Magistrates’ Courts – kept in police custody until their flight risk or the defendant is renew their bail application and which represent the majority of court date – bail is not allowed for known to the police from the Magistrate will decide if the courts in the country – deal with suchoffences. previously committing other same amount of bail will be withdraw their money, the criminal matters such as assault, It should be noted that not all offences, bail may be refused, applied ( In some instances, defendant will automatically be simple larceny, abusive language, criminal offences are bailable and while others may be placed on a defendants go to court and plead arrested and placed in custody.( robbery under arms, forgery, and notallpersonswhoappearincourt reasonable amount or substantial guilty With a guilty plea, the Most persons get carried away landlordandtenantclaims. for bailable offences are placed on amount. defendantwillbesentenced,fined, thinking that after securing bail,

By Renay Sambach

Before the matter reaches the bail. In court, bail is often granted When bail is granted by a given community service, or a they can evade the court by not court, there’s a process at the attheMagistrate’sdiscretionandit Magistrate, the bail is then paid by stern warning based on the nature attending a trial or if the defendant policestationtopreparethematter is sometimes granted with the person posting bail for that of the offence. In some instances, does not fulfill the conditions andsenditbeforeaMagistrate. conditions attached to it based on defendant at the Supreme Court the Magistrate takes into account attached to the bail. However, by doing so, there are consequences forthedefendantandthebailor

If the defendant fails to attend court,thebailwillbeforfeitedand the bailor will lose his/her money, while an arrest warrant can be issued for the defendant and when apprehended, the defendant may not be eligible for bail anymore and will be remanded to prison pendingtheoutcomeofthematter

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At the police station, if you or therequestoftheprosecutor Registry and a receipt will then be the defendant’s early plea and a matter or during, bailors who wish someone you know has been Some offences are disposed of handed to the person posting the lessersentencemaybegiven. to reclaim their bail money can charged by the police for a minor in the Magistrate’s Court, whereas bail.Thisreceiptmustbekeptuntil While in some cases, both visitthecourtoffice. criminal offence, either the police for the more serious offences like theendofthematter parties tell the court that they have While many persons aren’t will release you on a fixed amount murder, rape, and treason, a Insomeinstances,whenbailis cometoanunderstanding(inmost aware that they can reclaim their of cash bail and you will be asked preliminary inquiry (PI) or paper granted to a defendant, conditions instances compensation) and that bail money, others have to sign a recognisance, or you will committal will be done in the may be attached. Some conditions they no longer wish to proceed difficulties reclaiming theirs for be released on self-bail and asked Magistrate’s Court to determine attached to bail are a defendant with the matter The matter will manyreasons. tosignarecognisance. whether or not there is sufficient may be required to lodge his/her then be dismissed if the court is (Themostcommonissuesare: Bailisacashbondforaperson evidence against the defendant for passport, report at an identified satisfied. most persons misplacing the bail to be temporarily released from him/her to be committed to stand policestationonaninstructedday, BAILOR receipt, which is very important in custody pending trial or it can be trialintheHighCourt. keep-the-peace-bond or stay 100 A bailor is a person whose reclaiming bail money, or the bail described as a form of surety for a Some bailable offences are feetfromthevirtualcomplaint. name is on the bail receipt for a receiptbeingsoiledortornbeyond person to either attend court or larceny charges such as ‘simple Other persons are released on defendant.Mostpersonswaituntil recognition. return to the police station. Bail larceny,’ ‘larceny from the self-bail upon their own the end of the matter to reclaim However, all hope is not lost if canbegrantedatapolicestationor person,’ ‘break and enter and recognisance. This means that the bailmoney,butthebailmoneycan that happens. Persons can visit a thecourt. larceny;’ assault charges; defendant will not be required to be withdrawn at any time during Justice of Peace (JP). AJP has the

At the police station, bail is threatening and abusive language. lodge any cash or property, but thematter same power as a Magistrate to usually set in a substantial amount In some instances, bail is granted he/shemustsignarecognisanceby If a bailor wishes to withdraw issue warrants for the due to the nature of the offence.( for serious offences like sexual which he/she promises to come his/her money before the matter is apprehensionandcommitmentfor

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Statement by Sir Ronald Sanders on Climate Policy and other key issues in the Western Hemisphere

BySirRonaldSanders

(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at theUniversityofLondonand Massey College in the University of Toronto. The views expressed are entirely hisown.)

Two years ago, in the margins of the COP 26 meeting in Glasgow, two small island states in two different parts of the world, made a decision to form an inter-governmental organization that would use the international legal systemtoseekjusticeforthe considerable impact of Climate Change on their countries.

The Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda in the CaribbeanandTuvaluinthe Pacific, frustrated by the lip service being paid by the world'smajorcontributorsto Climate Change, and the broken promises of every previous COP meeting, decidedthattheywouldseek an Advisory Opinion from the InternationalTribunal of theLawoftheSea(ITLOS). Consequently,theylaunched the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law(COSIS).

They were subsequently joinedbyseveralothersmall states, including the Bahamas, St Lucia, St Kitts-Nevis,andSt.Vincent, and the Grenadines in the Caribbean and by Vanuatu, Palau,andNiue.

ITLOS has agreed to a full hearing of the case that small island states are advancing. The first session willbeheldinHamburg–on th September11

Whateachofthesesmall islands faces is a real and present threat to their existence.

TheGravityofthe

Situation

Let'sputintoperspective thelevelofexistentialthreat we'retalkingabout.

We are looking at the potential disappearance of nations—entire cultures and histories wiped out due to climate change. This is not mere theory; the science is clear and irrefutable. The primary culprits are the major polluters who have, thus far, shown a staggering lack of political will to remedytheiractions.

COSIS:AMandate

f o r J u s t i c e

COSIShasastraightforward mandate: to develop rules and principles of international law to fight climate change. Time is of the essence, and the stakes are as high as they could possibly get – the very survival of these countries and their people. It isn't about politics; it's about the sanctity of human life and oursharedplanet.

W h y I T L O S ?

Why go to ITLOS? Small island nations are primarily maritimestates.

They depend on the ocean not just for sustenance, but as a crucial part of their heritage and identity But there's more. The ocean is a vital carbon sink. Withincreasingocean temperatures reaching recordhighsthissummer,all nations must act now to safeguard this critical component of Earth's climatesystem.

ITLOS, the guardian of the1982UNConventionon the Law of the Sea, is the natural venue to seek legal clarity on the obligations of states to protect our marine environment.

Compensation and the PrincipleofEquity

One of the most glaring injusticesisthatwhilesmall island states contribute the leasttoclimatechange,they suffer the most from its ravages.

The situation calls not

just for mitigation but also for compensation The concept of loss and damage must be squarely addressed. Wearenotjusttalkingabout climate change adaptation but also about building resilience against future threats. All these require substantial financing If justiceistobeserved,major polluters must be held financiallyaccountable.

ABeaconofHope

By going to ITLOS, we are not seeking to rewrite laws; we are seeking clarity on existing ones. What are states obligated to do under the UN Convention on the LawoftheSea?Smallstates

needauthoritative,scientific answersonthiscriticalissue; but so too do the major contributors to Climate Change–theremustbeclear g u i d a n c e o n t h e consequences of their actions.

This Advisory Opinion from ITLOS can serve as a benchmark, a guidepost, for international actions going forward.

TheHourofDecision

We are at a fork in the road of human history On one hand, inaction and the continuation of empty promises, leading to an existential loss for small island states; on the other, immediate, effective action

i n f o r m e d b y international law And, w e s h o u l d a l l understandthisreality

As climate change continues to simultaneously burn our world, while flooding it; as climate change upends weather patterns, ruining food production, and creating water shortages; as glaciers melt and the levels of seas rise, drowning small islands anderodingcoastalareas;as people are displaced from their natural habitats and seek refuge on other shores, small island states are the first to suffer; but they will not be the last. All are involved and all will be

consumed.

So to quote John Donne “Do not ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for everyone”.

Small Island States are working to tip the scales toward justice and survival. Butourpleaisnotjustforus; itisforthehealthofaplanet weallshare.

(Responses and previous c o m m e n t a r i e s : www.sirronaldsanders.com)

Sir. Ronald Sanders

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JoeJonashasfiledfordivorcefrom SophieTurnerafter4yearsofmarriage

Joe Jonas has filed for divorce from A Little White Wedding Chapel and sealed Sophie Turner after four years of marriage. thedealwithRingPopweddingrings,allto The Jonas Brothers singer, 34, filed on an audience of their musician friends. (The Tuesday in Miami for dissolution of nuptials took place just hours after the marriage from the actress, 27 documents BillboardMusicAwardsthatyear.) confirmed.

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Amonth later, Jonas and Turner flew to

Thefilingclaims“themarriagebetween Europe for their official ceremony and the parties is irretrievably broken.” Jonas celebration at Le Château de Tourreau in and Turner have a prenup in place, per the Sarrians, France, which was attended by divorcefiling. theirclosefamilyandfriends.

The musician and the former Game of A little over a year later, in July 2020, Thrones star tied the knot in 2019 after Turner gave birth to the couple’s first child, nearly three years of dating and have two children together: Willa, 3, and a second daughter, identified in the divorce documents as D.,14months.

The filing comes days after it was reported Jonas had retained a divorce lawyer,despitecontinuingto wear his wedding band. The couple first connected through Instagram DMs in 2016. “We had a lot of mutual friends, and they’d been trying to introduce us for a long time,” Turner told Harper’s ababygirlnamedWilla. Bazaar UK in 2019. “We were following Notlongafter,thecouplewasexpecting each other on Instagram and he direct- baby No. 2, and Jonas, who keeps much of messagedmeonefineday,outoftheblue.” his personal life private, opened up to

A few months after they connected on PEOPLEaboutfatherhood. social media, sources confirmed that Jonas “Youreallydon’tknowwhattoexpect,” and Turner were officially dating, with one the singer said ahead of the birth of his noting that Jonas was “willing to settle second child. “I think [I’m] maybe a little downforher.”InOctober2017,aboutayear lessnervous[thistime],butI’mjustexcited. after they began seeing each other, the It’ssuchanamazingpartoflife.” coupleannouncedthattheywereengaged. “It’s been amazing to be a dad and to

In April 2018, Turner opened up about learneverydaymoreaboutmyselfandwhat her fiancé, telling Marie Claire that it’s that’s like,” Jonas continued, adding that he “lovelytobeengaged.” was “very much looking forward to the

“Not like I achieved anything, but I futureonallthings.” found my person like I’d find a house that I In July 2022, representatives for both love and want to stay in forever,” she said, stars confirmed exclusively to People adding that there is a “sense of peace that magazine that they had welcomed their comeswithfindingyourperson.” secondchild,anotherdaughter

Thecouplegotmarriedforthefirsttime However, reps for the pair did not in a last-minute Las Vegas ceremony on immediatelyrespondtoPeople’srequestfor May1,2019. Theywalkeddowntheaisleat commentonthesplit.

Diana Ross serenades Beyoncé with Happy Birthday on stage

Beyoncé’s birthday celebration was a filling the stadium with harmonious star-studded affair, with a constellation ofA- jubilation. It was a moment of pure joy as the list celebrities gracing the event. Among the crowd united to honor the Queen’s special attendees were Kim and Khloé Kardashian, day The concert commenced promptly at who were joined by their matriarch, Kris 9:04pm,adeliberatenodtoherbirthday,9/4. Jenner,andsisterKylieJenner The anticipation soared as the crowd eagerly Diana Ross, a true diva and a timeless awaited each moment. Diana Ross took the icon at 79, graced the stage in a mesmerizing stage later in the evening, captivating the glittering black gown, effortlessly audiencewithhericonicvocals. commanding the audience’s attention.As the Her rendition of Love Hangover was a clock struck 11 PM, she led the crowd in a mesmerizing gift to Beyoncé, and as she heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday,” wishedthestarahappybirthday,tearswelled upinBeyoncé’seyes.

The two legends shared a heartwarming embrace, a poignant exchange that spoke volumes about theirmutualrespectandadmiration.

Beyoncé’s heartfelt birthday speech was a soul-stirring moment that resonated deeply with her fans. With gratitude shining in her eyes, she thanked her family, fans, and the original members of Destiny’s Child. Her words reflected not only her appreciation for her journey but alsoherdedicationtospreadinglove andhealingthroughhermusic.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have finallygonepublicwiththeir romance after six months of dating. The Kylie Cosmetics founder and Dune star were among several celebrities in attendance at Beyoncé’s birthday concert in Los Angeles, and they looked verycozyinthecrowd.

On Monday, September 4, Kylie, 26, and Timothée, 27, were spotted at the final night of Queen Bey’s Renaissance Tour stop at SoFi Stadium alongside Kylie’s sister Kendall Jenner Several other Kardashian-Jenner family members, including Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, sources confirmed they were naturally fizzled out because Kim Kardashian and dating. they’re both busy and daughter North West, and “It’s not serious, but traveling,” the source Kourtney Kardashian’s Kylie is enjoying hanging revealed. “But friends are daughter Penelope Disick, out with Timothée and whispering that Kylie got were also present at the seeing where it goes,” an dumped.” concert. insider told Entertainment Following publication,

As seen in video footage Tonight. “It’s been really fun multipleoutletsreportedthat that has gone viral on social for her because it feels a lot the couple was still together media, Kylie and Timmy different than her past However, on August 22, the packedonthePDAwiththeir relationships. It’s new and popular Instagram account arms wrapped around each exciting for Kylie and she’s DeuxMoi shared several other as they shared several havingalotoffun.” blind items indicating that playfulkisses.

In June, Kylie was Kylie and Timothée were

At one point, Kylie took photographed leaving calling it quits. Despite the Timothée’s baseball cap off Timmy’s house. She also rumors, Kylie’s car was seen hisheadandfixedhishairfor caused a stir online as fans leaving his house again on him. noticed a ring on her left August25.

They also held hands as finger in photos she posted Kylie and Timothée Kylie wrapped her arms on Instagram and, in another reportedly met for the first aroundtheactor’swaist. post a few days later, what time at the Jean-Paul

This outing marks Kylie looked to be a hickey on her Gaultierfashionshowduring and Timothée’s first public neck. Paris Fashion Week on appearance as a couple since Kylie and Timothée’s January25,2023. dating rumors began in mid- relationship status was Their meeting came just April.Atthetime,Kylie’scar unclear in early August, weeks after Kylie split from was spotted at Timothée’s however, as a source rapper Travis Scott, whom Beverly Hills mansion, exclusively told Life & Style she dated on and off since although her face was not that they had broken up. 2017. Kylie and Travis, 32, seen through the vehicle’s “She’s telling people that share kids Stormi, 5, and tinted windows. However, things between them Aire,19months.

Eddy Grant inducted into Camden’s Music Walk of Fame

BBC - Singer-songwriter Eddy Grant has been inducted into the Camden Music Walk of Fame The Guyanese-British singer, who emigrated to London in the 1960s, is best known for the 1980s hits Electric Avenue and I Don’t Wanna Dance. Speaking to BBC London, he said receiving a stone in the trail in Camden was “poeticjustice”.

Grant moved from Guyana to Camden at the age of 12 and spent the rest of his childhood in northLondon.HewasafoundingmemberofThe Equals,abandbestknownforthehitBaby,Come Back. A music lover who spoke to BBC London said: “Eddy had a way with the rhythm that enchanted the nation, Europe and the world. He deservesourrespect.”

Various artists have been inducted into Camden’sWalkofFametrailthisweek,including TheKinks,UB40,andJanisJoplin.

Similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Camdenversionwaslaunchedin2019.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner

Legends: Singer

Beyonce and Diana Ross

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet

Eddy Grant inducted into Camden Music Walk of Fame

This week in History

World Trade Center that was bombed on September 11, 2001

September 9/11 Terrorist Attack

September11,2001

As U.S. and NATO invasion forces swept

Alex Trebek becomes host of Jeopardy!

September10,1984

and was watched by 15 to 20 million people Alex Trebek, in full George Alexander five nights a week during its peak popularity Trebek, Canadian-born American television Possessing a sly sense of humour and personality best known as the host of the TV sometimes prickly temperament, the game show Jeopardy! He holds the Guinness charismatic and intellectual Trebek proved a World Record for the “most game show popularhost.

Canadian-born American television personality,

Alex Trebek

The September 11 attacks, commonly through Afghanistan, al-Qaeda leader known as 9/11, were four coordinated Osama bin Laden disappeared into the Islamist suicide terrorist attacks carried out White Mountains, eluding captivity by by al-Qaeda against the United States on Westernforces.AlthoughbinLadeninitially Tuesday, September 11, 2001 That denied any involvement, in 2004 he morning, 19 terrorists hijacked four formally claimed responsibility for the commercial airliners scheduled to travel attacks Al-Qaeda’s cited motivations from the New England and Mid-Atlantic includedU.S.supportofIsrael,thepresence regions of the East Coast to California. The of U.S. military bases in Saudi Arabia, and hijackerscrashedthefirsttwoplanesintothe sanctions against Iraq. The nearly decadeTwin Towers of the World Trade Center in long manhunt for bin Laden concluded on New York City, two of the world’s five May 2, 2011, when he was killed during a tallest buildings at the time, and aimed the U.S. military raid after being tracked down next two flights toward targets in or near to his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Washington, D.C., in an attack on the The war in Afghanistan continued for nation’scapital.Thethirdteamsucceededin another eight years until the agreement was crashingintothePentagon,theheadquarters made in February 2020 for American and of the U.S. Department of Defense in NATO troops to withdraw from the country, Arlington County,Virginia, while the fourth and the last members of the U.S. armed plane crashed in rural Pennsylvania forces left the region on August 30, 2021, following a passenger revolt. The attacks resulting in the return to power of the killednearly3,000peopleandinstigatedthe Taliban. multi-decadeglobalwaronterror

episodeshostedbythesamepresenter Noted for his poise, composure, and On September 10, 1984, Trebek became improvisational skills, he began his hosting the host of Jeopardy!A careeronawiderangeof trivia game show that programs and special had been syndicated events, including Music throughout North Hop (1963–64), the America since 1964. country’s first live teen The show’s unique music show, and Reach format contestants for theTop (1966–73), a are presented general highly popular quiz trivia in the form of show that tested bright clues framed as high school students on answers and must their knowledge of phrase their responses geography, history, and a s politics. Trebek died on questions delighted November 8, 2020 mainstream audiences (Britannica.com)

Cats, the musical closed after over 7000 performances

Cats; the mega musical held over 7000 performances before it closed in 2000

Not including the 19 hijackers, the

The first impact was that of American attacks killed 2,977 people, injured Airlines Flight 11, which crashed into the thousands more and gave rise to substantial North Tower of the World Trade Center long-term health consequences while also complex in Lower Manhattan at 08:46 that. generating at least $10 billion in Sixteen minutes later, at 09:03, the World infrastructure and property damage. It has Trade Center’s South Tower was hit by been described by many as the deadliest United Airlines Flight 175. Both 110-story terrorist act in human history and remains skyscrapers collapsed within an hour and the deadliest incident for both firefighters forty-one minutes, bringing about the and law enforcement personnel in the destruction of the remaining five structures history of the United States, killing 340 and intheWTCcomplex,aswellasdamagingor 72 from each organization. The loss of life destroying various other buildings stemming from the impact of Flight 11 surrounding the towers. A third flight, secured its place as the most lethal plane American Airlines Flight 77, crashed into crash in aviation history followed by the the Pentagon at 09:37, causing a partial deathtollincurredbyFlight175. collapse. The fourth and final flight, United The destruction of the World Trade Airlines Flight 93, flew in the direction of Centeranditsenvironsseriouslyharmedthe the capital. Alerted to the previous attacks, U.S. economy and induced global market the passengers retaliated in an attempt to shocks. Many other countries strengthened take control of the aircraft, forcing the anti-terrorismlegislationandexpandedtheir hijackers to crash the plane in a Stonycreek powers of law enforcement and intelligence Township field, near Shanksville at 10:03 agencies.CleanupoftheWorldTradeCenter that morning. Investigators determined that site(colloquially“GroundZero”)tookeight Flight 93’s target was either the United months and was completed in May 2002, StatesCapitolortheWhiteHouse. while the Pentagon was repaired within a

Within hours of the attacks, the Central year Intelligence Agency determined that al- After delays in the design of a Qaeda was responsible. The United States replacement complex, construction of the formallyrespondedbylaunchingthewaron OneWorldTradeCenterbeganinNovember terror and invading Afghanistan to depose 2006; it opened in November 2014 theTaliban,whichrejectedtheconditionsof Memorials to the attacks include the U S terms to expel al-Qaeda from National September 11 Memorial & Afghanistan and extradite its leaders. The Museum in New York City, the Pentagon U.S.’s invocation of Article 5 of the North MemorialinArlingtonCounty,Virginia,and Atlantic Treaty its only usage to the Flight 93 National Memorial at the date—called upon allies to fight al-Qaeda. Pennsylvaniacrashsite. (Source Wikipedia)

September10,2000

Music. While a student, he running musical in British Cats the Musical closed, began collaborating with theatrical history Lloyd on September 10, 2000, Tim Rice on dramatic Webber’s last major after 13 previews and 7,485 productions, Rice writing collaboration with Rice was performances. The “mega thelyricstoLloydWebber’s on Evita (1978), a musical musical” had been born and music. Their first notable aboutEvaPerón,wifeofthe Andrew Lloyd Webber’s venture was Joseph and the Argentine dictator Juan domain had become the Amazing Technicolor Perón. latter-day equivalent of the Dreamcoat (1968), a pop The London production old British Empire, upon oratorio for children that received the Olivier Award which the sun never set. e a r n e d w o r l d w i d e for Best Musical, and the Webber, in full Andrew popularity in a later full- Broadway staging won LloydWebber,isanEnglish lengthversion. seven Tony Awards, composer and theatrical It was followed by the including Best Musical and producer whose eclectic rock opera Jesus Christ BestScore. rock-based work helped Superstar (1971; film 1973

In addition, Lloyd revitalize British and TV special 2018), an Webber and Rice shared the American musical theatre, extremely popular though Academy Award for Best beginning in the late 20th controversial work that Original Song (“You Must century blended classical forms LoveMe”)forthe1996film

LloydWebberstudiedat with rock music to tell the adaptation, which starred Magdalen College, Oxford, story of Jesus’ life. That M a d o n n a and at the Royal College of show became the longest- (Britannica.com)

Lessons from a Lashpreneur!!! LASH LAYERS AND HOW DO WE WORK WITH THEM

Hey lash babes, let’s talk - a top layer, middle layer, How do I style lash will also give the lash set a w i s p y , aboutlashlayersandhowwe and bottom layer The best layers? bitmoretexture. textured lash workwiththem. andeasiestwaytogetanidea When working with lash If you’re looking for a set, try playing

There are some hidden ofhowmanylashlayersyour layers, it’s important to perfectly symmetrical lash around with secrets about natural client has is to use two understand how they can set with no variation in multiple lengths eyelashes that you may not fingers to gently lift the affect the overall look of lengths, consider using and curls. Another tip know when you first start client’s eyelid and turn your your lash set. So, let’s take a longer lashes on the bottom when styling your lashes is yourlashjourney…likethat, head to view the lashes from look at what you can do with layer and moving to shorter to use a more curled lash on these lash layers? lasheshaveLAYERS. theside.Youmayalsonotice layers to create different lashes as you go through the extension such as a “D” Curl Remember, applying lash

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Yup, you heard it here that the inner/outer corners outcomes. middle to top layers. This on the bottom layer to really extensions to every layer is folks, lashes don’t grow in will be thinner in layers If you’re looking for the will ensure all the lashes are liftitupwards-especiallyon essentialtocreateafull,dark one perfectly synchronized compared to the mid- ultimate dark, blacked-out the same length when clients who have naturally lashsetandwiththesetaping line.Infact,someclientscan sections. Okgreat,nowhow lash set; consider using the looking at your client straight or downward- tricks, you’ll be saving time have anywhere from 2-6 doIworkwithlashlayers? same length on all layers to straighton. pointinglashes. and have an easier time layers of lashes, making the Note: Tape is going to be create a staircase effect.This If you’re looking for a So, who’s ready to take doingso. job as a lash artist a little bit your best friend when harder - but way more fun to workingwithlayers. style! Follow along as we Once your client is all talk about the ins and outs of taped and prepped for their working with lash layers and lashset,peeloffsomepieces howtomakethemyourbest. of your Tape and apply them What are lash layers and to the back of your hand how can I tell how many (after you’ve thoroughly my client has? sanitized of course), then

As mentioned, it’s pretty gently remove. This helps to rare to have a client that has ensure the tape is not overly only one row of natural sticky where it will pull on lashes Most commonly, the lashes when removing peoplewillhave3lashlayers thetape.

Local fashion designer Keisha Edwards is first Guyanese creative to be awarded Chevening Scholarship

It is not every day that you hear a Guyanese in the creative industry being awarded a Chevening Scholarshiptopursuehigher learning for the work that theydo.However,Guyanese fashion designer Keisha Edwards has chosen the

Local fashion designer Keisha Edwards is first Guyanese creative to be awarded Chevening Scholarship

suit.

unique path of doingso.

Edwards is among a specialgroupofGuyaneseto be selected for the 2023 scholarship programme. “I am the first fashion designer/creative in Guyana to be awarded a Chevening Scholarship,” an obviously elated Edwards announced in a post on her Facebook page The beloved local designer and Shasha brand owner urged others in the creative industry to follow

“I stand on the shoulders of men and women who paved the way w i t h t h e i r creativity that inspiredme.NowI gettoinspireothers, Iamthefirstbutnever willIbethelast,fashion designers, filmmakers, artists,chefs,photographers, dancers, storytellers, creatives 'You Are Chevening Material!” she declared.

Edwards noted that growingupinGuyana,being a fashion designer was not the ideal career choice. She explained that “People frowned upon this career path and still do Not understanding that creating garments is not only about comfort,trendsbutitisaway of sharing our culture and retellingourstories.”

Herstory,shesaidisthat whichshecarrieswithin.

“My great-grandmother

and my grandmother were both skilled at sewing. My grandfather a tailor who did notwanthissonstobetailors and my mother burnt the midnight oil sewing our uniformsfor schoolso thatI c o u l d g a i n t h i s opportunity My current existence is the dream realized for the people who came before me,” Edwards said adding that she first seamstress in her family to become a fashion designer andacquireafashiondegree.

Now that the Chevening Scholarship awardee is expectedtotraveltoLondon topursueherMAinFashion BusinessManagementatthe prestigious University of Westminster

“AsIleavemyhomeand closemybusinessforayear, I am gaining an amazing opportunity to pursue my MA in Fashion Business Management …in London, myfavouriteFashionCapital intheWorld!”

Edwardsnotedthatsheis indeed honoured to be

TheKingIsBack:BeenieMan TalksNew'Simma'Album

Billboard.Com- Seven years after his last studio album — 2016's Unstoppable — Beenie Man is back with Simma, his latest star-studded, genre-bending opus. Featuring collaborations with a plethora of artists ranging from Shenseea and Shaggy to Giggs and Stonebwoy, Simma effortlessly traverses the intersections of dancehall, roots reggae, drill,hip-hop,andAfrobeats.

The album arrives amid something of a revivalfortheGrammywinner Thisyear,his classic 1997 hit single “WhoAm I,” became the soundtrack for one of social media's most popular music trends — in essence, people sing the first two words of the chorus (“sim simma”) and wait in anticipation for their chosen subject to finish the rest of the lyrics.

La La Anthony recently used the challenge, aptly named #SimSimmaChallenge, to quiz famousfriendslikeKellyRowland,Ciaraand Kim Kardashian on their Beenie Man lyric knowledge.

The trend is a natural extension of the timelessness of Beenie Man's music. Dating back to 1983's The Invincible Beany Man — whicharrivedwhenhewasjust10yearsold— Beenie Man has been reigning over the dancehall. Although the title of his latest albumdoesn'thaveanythingtodowith“Who Am I” or the #SimSimmaChallenge, the record still houses a few career throughlines, including reunions with Mýa (“Docta”) and Sean Paul (“Supa Star”), who he previously workedwithintheearly'00sand'10s.

The trend is a natural extension of the timelessness of Beenie Man's music. Dating

backto1983's,TheInvincibleBeanyMan— whicharrivedwhenhewasjust10yearsold— Beenie Man has been reigning over the dancehall. Although the title of his latest albumdoesn'thaveanythingtodowith“Who Am I” or the #SimSimmaChallenge, the record still houses a few career throughlines, including reunions with Mýa (“Docta”) and Sean Paul (“Supa Star”), who he previously workedwithintheearly'00sand'10s.

Simma, originally completed in 2021, sufferedalengthydelayafterBeenie'smother passed in 2020 following complications from a stroke earlier that year. “At that time when the album fit for release, I was in bare depression, mourning, all of these things,” he reflects.The album also serves as his first LP since his instantly iconic 2020 Verzuz battle with Bounty Killer. In this way, Simma is an unbridled celebration of life, longevity and resilience.

Beenie Man has earned six entries on the BillboardHot100,reachingashighasNo.26 with“Dude”(withMs.Thing),theleadsingle from2004'sBacktoBasics.OntheBillboard 200, the dancehall legend has racked up five entries to date, peaking at No. 18 with 2002's Tropical Storm. On Reggae Albums, Beenie Man has notched six No. 1 titles from 13 overalltop10projects.

In a conversation with Billboard, Beenie Mangoesbehindthescenesofthecreationof Simma, recounts that impromptu mid-flight performance,reflectsonhisstoriedcareerand gives advice to the rising generation of dancehallartists.

awarded this illustrious Scholarship. “Asacreative, I feel seen, there is a lot of work to be done with regard to developing the Fashion Industry in Guyana and this scholarship will equip me with the tools to be more

impactful. I am extremely gratefulandexcitedtobegin thisnewjourney

ToGodalwaystheGlory andtomyfamilyandfriends, 'thank you' for always believing in me and my dreams,'shesaid.

Beenie Man

Adrian McDonald

Guyanese fashion designer , Keisha Edwards

(Credit: Keesha Edwards's Facebook page)

Deaf models preparing to represent Guyana in Tanzania

Guyana'stopdeafmodelswillcompeteatthe2 InternationalDeafCulturalArtsFestival2023,hostedbythe GovernmentoftheUnitedRepublicofTanzania,underthe theme'PromotingCulturalDiversityAwareness.'

TheInternationalDeafCulturalArtsFestival2023will behostedattheJuliusNyerereInternationalConvention th CenterDaresSalaam,Tanzania,Africafrom19 to27th November2023.

Guyana'sparticipationinthisprestigiouseventisan importantmilestonefortheDeafcommunityasitwillallow threeofitsmemberstoshowcaseDeaftalentinternationally andbecomeinspirationalrolemodelsforDeafyouths throughoutGuyana.

ThedelegationwillbeheadedbySheikhF.Mohamed (Ricky)whohasawealthofexperienceinpageantryandhas previouslyrepresentedGuyanainternationallyatMissand MisterDeafInternational(LasVegas2016,St.Petersburg 2019).Theothertwocontestants,whowereselectedbased onthelocalMissandMisterDeafGuyanapageantin2022, areReshmaSeemangalandAnthonioJohnson.Theywill competeinthefollowingcategories:eveningwear, swimwear,talentpresentation,andculturalpresentation.

DAGisexpectingtangiblesupportfromthegovernment andprivatesectortoensurethisventurewillbeasuccess. Thehopefulparticipantsareatpresentengagedin fundraisingactivities.Membersofthepublicwhowishto makeacontributioncanmakecontactwiththeorganizersat 687-3597or612-3398(textonly).

Deaf Model: Sheikh F Mohamed (Ric ky)

Deaf Guyanese models, Reshma Seemangal and Anthonio Johnson

MORNING GLORY INC. - PRODUCING MADE IN GUYANA CERTIFIED CEREALS AS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTION FOR GUYANESE

Breakfast is often Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during referred to as the his tenure as Minister of most important Tourism, Industry and

meal of the day Commerce, in 2014. Since and this adage holds true in late 2017, the company has particularforchildrenwhose seen its commitment to bodies and minds rely quality promoting its heavily on a nutritious start. products.

Among the myriad of According to Office breakfast options available, Manager, Ms. Indrawattie rice cereals stand out as a Natram, Morning Glory Inc. wholesome and essential has been a household name choiceforeveryone. in Guyana for over five

In September 2023, years.

Morning Glory Inc., a local Ms Natram added, company committed to “Morning Glory products ensuring Guyanese start and processes were their day with a nutritious developed by the Institute of meal, achieved the rights to Applied Science and use the Made in Guyana Technology and since then, Standards Mark on its we have steadily increased packagedricecereals. ourmarketshare.

Office Manager of Morning Glory Inc., Ms. Indrawattie Natram receives the GNBS Made in Guyana Certificate from Head of Marketing of GNBS, Mr. Syeid Ibrahim in the presence of GNBS Technical Officer, Mr. Latchman Mootoosammi, COO, Mr. Seepersaud Manohar and Staff of Morning Glory Inc.

The cereal company was Because Essequibo is a commissioned and became rice growing region, operational in 2017 in Anna Morning Glory was Regina on the Essequibo established to add value to Coast, before receiving the commodity and the simple yet versatile grain to over the years, challenges with. Guyana Certified provides funding by the Government project itself aimed to create positively impact the local werepresented,themainone Ms Natram admitted, recognition and fosters of Guyana through an employment. economy, while committing being the marketing of a “Guyana is not a cereal- competitiveness, it means initiative led by His Since 2017, we have toStandardsandQuality.” product that most persons eating society but once we your company concerned Excellency, President, produced cereal from a Like any other company, countrywide are not familiar commenced production, the withStandardsandQuality.” demand grew. It was this With Morning Glory Inc. demand that motivated us to products already on shelves expand our production all around Guyana, the line ” company is looking to

On Tuesday, September expanditsproductionlineby 05, 2023, Morning Glory introducing a breakfast, rice Inc. received a Permit to use cerealbarsoon. the Made in Guyana It is the goal of Morning Standard Mark on its Glory to increase sales both Morning Glory Original locallyandinternationally (Ring Shaped) Molasses and When purchasing its Rice Krunch/Jaggy the cereals, especially for kids, Jaguar Cereals, both 225 taste is paramount since grams. persons seek a cereal that

A s k e d w h a t t h i s appeals to their palates certification means to the Nutritional content plays a company, Ms Natram crucial role as well and with relayed, “being Made in that in mind, over 90 percent Guyana certified means a lot of the raw materials used by to Morning Glory With this Morning Glory Inc are certification, consumers will locallysourced,withtherice now be more aware that we being supplied by a local conform to Standards and supplierinEssequibo. Quality We at Morning It is worth mentioning Glory believe in Good that,inadditiontoproducing Manufacturing Practices delicious and nutritious which align with the GNBS cereals for all Guyanese, guidelines.” Morning Glory recently

Ms. Natram informed, embarked on a School the process of working with Feeding Programme for the GNBS Officers was young students. For this seamless and transparent programme, the company is throughout, and she insisted currently manufacturing on urging all local coloured rice cereals in 225 manufacturers to get on grams and 45 grams, boardwiththeGNBStohave exclusively their products Made in To access the Permit to Guyana Certified “The use the Made in Guyana processwasverysmoothand S t a n d a r d s M a r k the auditors were very programme, contact the cooperativeandhelpfulfrom G N B S o n t e l e p h o n e the get-go At Morning numbers: 219-0069, 219Glory, we will strive to 0065, 219-0062 or visit the maintain and exceed the G N B S w e b s i t e : required practices. Having www.gnbsgy.org to learn your products Made in more.

CELEBRATING AMERINDIAN HERITAGE MONTH

By PAT DIAL knowledge and practices. You AmerindianHeritageMonth.

fieldstoincludeIndigenousyouths will meet the Minister of Finance have for centuries been custodians The Conference lasted for five Two notable immediate during the Budget Consultation Since 1995, Amerindian of our Environment and its prime days and took place at the Arthur interventions were made by process; the distribution of 30,000 Heritage Month has been protectors.” Gail Teixeira, as Chung Conference Centre and was Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni householdsolarunits;anadditional commemorated but this year, the acting Prime Minister, in her attended by 200 Indigenous leaders Singh and Culture, Youth and $16Bwouldbeinvestedthisyearto celebrations promise to be larger offering, remarked “Indigenous or Toshaos The forum afforded an Sports Minister, Charles Ramson. upgradeinfrastructureinhinterland and with more content. The theme peopleofGuyanaareanexampleto opportunity for the Toshaos to meet Minister Singh gave the Toshaos communities; an aggressive of this year’s commemoration is the world on how to manage and interact with Ministers of 1215 tablets so that they could programmetodevelopeducationin “Sustaining our Cultural Heritage resources sustainably; this too is Government and Government distribute these among their hinterland communities including and Identity while contributing to your cultural heritage. You have officials and to make decisions communities so that they could improvements in teachers’ living One Guyana” The Month taught us how to survive off the regarding the development of their access the Guyana Online quarters and building of new commencedwithaculturaleventat land and how to live in harmony communities and the livelihoods of Academy of Learning- GOAL- schools; theslowdeliveryofWi-Fi the National Park which attracted with nature. You have helped to their people Some immediate programmes while Minister to hinterland communities will be several thousands of people. On keep our ecosystems intact. This interventionsweremadewhileplans Ramson handed over 100 cheques addressed; and that every young show were representatives of each too,isyourheritage”. werediscussedforotherlonger-term of$1Meachfortheupgradesofthe personwiththebasicqualifications tribe of Amerindians, their There are a number of other interventions which included community grounds of 100 toenterthenursingprogrammewill languages, food, dance and other events planned for the rest of the upgrading infrastructure in interior Amerindianvillages. be given scholarships to train as facets of their life. Pauline Sukhai, month and these include culture communities,improvinghealthcare President Dr Irfaan Ali, in his nurses and also to train in MinisterofAmerindianAffairsand nights, an exhibition at Castellani with the building of new hospitals address on the closing day of the agricultureandtourism. an Amerindian herself remarked House and heritage sports meets. and health centres and expanding Conference, made a number of (The views expressed in this “Our Indigenous People have for The most important event of the services such as telemedicine important undertakings to the articlearethoseoftheauthorand centuries had a deep connection National Toshaos Conference Investments would be made in Toshaos and these include: The do not necessarily reflect the with nature. This connection is which opened towards the end of Agriculture and Tourism and Chairman of the National Toshaos opinions and beliefs of this rooted in our beliefs, traditional August, dovetailed into training would be done in these Council (NTC, Mr Derrick John newspaperanditsaffiliates.)

...How 'Fly' is made Indigenous Heritage Culture

During the month of September, persons from different walks of life tend to indulge and sample one of the Amerindians cuisine and beverages. One of the most popular drinks is known as the wineorthe'Fly'. those curious about the Fly is made, The falls has got you covered.

The famousAmerindian drinkismadefromblackor purple potatoes and has to dergo a period of soakingtofermentbefore is deemed ready for consumption.

I n m a n y

A m e r i n d i a n communities, the red potatoes are specially

grownandreaped,itisthenwashedandchipped;it placedinapotwithjustabouttwoinchesofwaterto coverthesurfaceofthepotatoes.

The potatoes are then left to boil until it becomes softandcanbeeasilymashed.

Theboiledpotatoandliquidsubstancearethenleft tocooloffbeforeitisstrained. Afterthisisdone,it thensqueezedintoacontainersoastoextractthejuice fromit.Thisisthenstrainedtoextractanyfurtherhusk thatmaybepresentinthejuice. Theliquidshould smoothandfreefromanyparticles.

Afterthejuiceisproperlystrained,itisplacedinto anothercontainerwherethesugarisadded.Inmany cases, the quantity of potatoes must match the quantumofsweeteneradded.

After the sweetener is added, the liquid is then leftforthreetofivedaystofermentwhichafterturns into alcohol.Fly is a beverage that can be enjoyed coldandwarmandcomplementsotherthedelicious Amerindian dishes like the tuma pot and cassava bread.

The Fly is a beverage that can be enjoyed cold or warm

The Fly is made from specially grown red potatoes

Interesting Creatures...Angora Rabbit

The Angora rabbit German Angora, Chinese century.

matting and felting on the (Turkish: Ankara Tavþaný) Angora, Finnish Angora, However, only during rabbit, which causes is one of the oldest types of Japanese Angora, Korean World War II did domestic discomfort and can lead to domestic rabbit, bred for the Angora, Russian Angora, St production expand to meet pain and even infection. long fibers of its coat, which Lucian Angora and Swiss the demand for more than Angora wool is harvested is known as Angora wool. Angora. 120,000 pounds a year. This (plucked or shorn) every

TheAngorawoolisgathered The Angora is said to valuable, soft, silky, fiber three to four months by shearing, combing or have originated in Ankara aroused much interest, and throughouttheyear Thecoat pluckingtherabbit. (historically known as quickly people became needstobemonitoredafter6

Because rabbits do not Angora), in present-day e n a m o r e d w i t h t h e months of regrowth since it possess the same allergy- Turkey,andisknowntohave productionprocess. may tend to “die” and easily causing qualities as many been brought to France in Angoras are bred mainly mat. other animals, their wool is 1723. The Angora rabbit for their wool, which is silky Angora wool may be animportantalternative. became a popular pet of the and soft. At only 14–16 gathered periodically by

There are at least 11 French royalty in the mid- micrometresindiameter,itis hand-plucking the hairs distinct breeds of Angora 18th century, and Angoras similar to cashmere in withinthecoatthatarebeing rabbit, four of which are had spread to other parts of fineness and softness to the naturally shed Full currently recognized by the Europe by the end of that touch A healthy adult harvesting is done by American Rabbit Breeders century IntheUnitedStates, Angora’s wool will grow shearing the coat with Association (ARBA): garments made of Angora- approximately 3 centimetres clippers or small scissors, the head, moving across the to chin. Between 12 and 18 English Angora, French rabbit wool have been (1 in) per month. Regular often while the rabbit sits shoulders to the tail. The oz.ofwoolmaybeharvested Angora, Giant Angora and popular ever since they first grooming is necessary to atop a groomer’s turntable. rabbit is then flipped and the from a Giant Angora SatinAngora.Othersinclude arrived in the early 20th prevent the fibre from Shearing typically starts at underside is shorn from tail (Source: Wikipedia)

Teen mom who returned to high school at 21 gains seven CSEC passes

Teen mom, Olana John laughed at me and called me and respect from all who send my school fees way has had her fair share of a failure. These passes sees her “While I didn’t before it’s due, my mom hurdles to jump over in life remind me that you may fall pass Math and English this would take care of my but she did so with humility, down six times but the year, I’ll do them again next daughter while I attend graceandhardwork. seventh time can be your year and with God’s grace, I classes as late as 9pm. My

At age 21, Olana John time to smile. So what may will get them” Olana teacher would encourage me swallowed her pride and just be seven passes to some, dedicates her performance while I’m in school… I just ventured into a classroom might be a motivation today to God, her aunt, mom and knew it was coming. I just with teenagers, determined toyoungladieslikemyselfto daughter hadtokeepworking.” to make something of go again To give their Olana says that her Olana says that her herself. dreamsanothertry…” support system was strong dream is to become a

She said that Chase’s The grace and optimism over the past year “Man, it firefighter Academic Foundation with which Olana moves felt like everybody wanted (Compiled by providedherwiththeperfect with demands the attention me to win, my aunt would Dr. Jamain Hatton) opportunity t o achieve her goal.

The petite young lady had her first disappointment whenshefailedtheCommon EntranceExam.

She confessed that when she started high school, she hardly knew how to read but was determined to be successful.

Thenattheageof16,due to financial difficulties with her mother at the time, she couldn’t afford to continue her education and she dropped out of high school. She became pregnant at 18 and birthed a beautiful baby girl.

This birth, she says reignited her passion to finish school and with the financial help from her aunt, Patricia Williams, she restarted her academic journey

Her journey culminated lastThursdaynightwhenshe secured seven grade two passesatCSEC2023.

“This means so much to me; only God really knows. These seven passes remind me of the seven years without. They reminded me of all the times people

The Angora Rabbit

Teen mom, Olana John

Benefits of Drinking Wine

Science says you should raise your glass. Here's why wineisactuallygoodforyou. You've probably heard thatwineisgoodforyou,but maybe you've also heard that you shouldn't be drinking too much. How can anything so delightful be good for you? Well, the science says we should crack open a bottle of pinot-andwhoarewetoargue with science? Here are all of thehealthyreasonstopickup abottleofthegoodstuff.

Herearesomebenefits

1.KeepYourHeartStrong

Red wine is everyone's favorite source of powerful plant antioxidants, and while

they might be more abundant in broccoli, they're way more fun with a bit of a buzz. The most notable disease-fighting compounds in red wine are r e s v e r a t r o l a n d proanthocyanidins. Research has found that people who drink red wine tend to have lower risk of heart disease, although other lifestyle factorsmayplayarole.Itdoes seem that the powerful antioxidants in red wine help toreducebadLDLcholesterol while retaining good HDL cholesterol, and may even help reduce blood pressure when consumed in moderation.

2 Reduce Risk of

Alzheimer'sdisease

A drink a day may also keep Alzheimer's away! Recent research suggests that drinking1to3dailyglassesof red wine was linked to a reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. Scientists found that when red wine passes through the gut, it leaves behind unique antioxidant compounds that can protect our brain neurons from gettingdamagedordestroyed. This,inturn,mayhelpreduce the chance of developing neurological diseases like Alzheimer'sorParkinson's.

3 Get Happier Gut

Bacteria

We know we should eat

more probiotics like yogurt and sauerkraut for their natural gut-health benefits, but the good news is you can addyourfavoritewinetothat list, too! Yes, it's a naturally fermentedproduct,muchlike yogurt, pickles, kombucha and other bacteria-friendly foods, but early research has shown that wine may have more of a prebiotic effect, helping improve the bacterial composition of our gut Bottomsupforgoodbacteria!

4.BoostYourMood

Most of us already consideragoodglassofvinoa bit of a party starter, but research suggests it may do a lot more than just help you crack a smile. Research has linked moderate wine drinking (that's about 2-7 glasses per week) to a significantly reduced risk of depression.

5.WardoffDiabetes

Onelargestudyfoundthat moderate red wine consumption was linked to a reducedriskoftype2diabetes in women, while another found that moderate drinking (ofanytypeofalcohol)could reduce your risk by about 30 percent.(Ifyouhavediabetes, though, talk to your doctor aboutdrinking,asalcoholcan cause dangerously low blood sugar and also may interact withmedications.)

Once upon a time a little leaf was

heard to sigh and cry, as leaves often do when a gentle wind is about.Andthetwigsaid,"Whatisthematter, littleleaf?"Andtheleafsaid,"Thewindjust toldmethatonedayitwouldpullmeoffand throwmedowntodieontheground!"

Thetwigtoldittothebranchonwhichit grew, and the branch told it to the tree.And whenthetreeheardit,itrustledallover,and sentbackwordtotheleaf,"Donotbeafraid. Hold on tightly, and you shall not go till you wantto."

Andsotheleafstoppedsighing,butwent onnestlingandsinging.

Everytimethetreeshookitselfandstirred up all its leaves, the branches shook themselves, and the little twig shook itself, andthelittleleafdancedupanddownmerrily, as if nothing could ever pull it off.And so it grewallsummerlong,tillOctober

Andwhenthebrightdaysofautumncame the little leaf saw all the leaves around becoming very beautiful. Some were yellow

Leaf Suncatcher Craft

Supplies Needed To MakeFallLeafSuncatchers

*TissuePaper

*ClearContactPaper or Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets

*Scissors

*GlueStick

andsomescarlet,andsomestripedwithboth colors.

Thenitaskedthetreewhatitmeant.And the tree said, "All these leaves are getting readytoflyaway,andtheyhaveputonthese beautifulcolorsbecauseofjoy."

Then the little leaf began to want to go, too,andgrewverybeautifulinthinkingofit, andwhenitwasverygayincoloritsawthat thebranchesofthetreehadnobrightcolorin them,andsotheleafsaid,"Obranches!why areyoulead-colorandwegolden?"

"We must keep on our work-clothes, for our life is not done - but your clothes are for holiday,becauseyourtasksareover,"saidthe branches.

Justthenalittlepuffofwindcame,andthe leafletgo,withoutthinkingofit,andthewind took it up and turned it over and over, and whirled it like a spark of fire in the air, and thenitdroppedgentlydownundertheedgeof thefence,amonghundredsofleaves,andfell into a dream, and it never waked up to tell whatitdreamedabout.

*BlackConstructionPaper Instructions For Making aFallLeafSuncatcherCraft

1.First,printthefallleaf templates on white card stock and cut them out. For thicker lines, we traced the templates onto black construction paper and then cuttheseout.

Youwillneed2identical leaf outlines for each suncatcher Then place one leaf outline onto the sticky side of a piece of contact paper or self-adhesive laminatingpaper

2. Cut up your tissue paperintosmallsquares. Layer the tissue paper squares onto the contact paperorlaminatingpaper Don't worry if you go outsideoftheoutline,this will get trimmed off later!

3.Usingaglue glue the second outline on top tissuepaper

4. Place another pieceofclearcontact paper or laminating paper on top and press down to smooth out any bubbles. Trim the excess contact paper laminating paper with scissors.

5.Stickyoursuncatchers onto a window with doublesided tape and enjoy the beautiful fall colors as the sunshinesthroughthetissue paper!

Continue in the effort do your best in your studies by following these tips

1.MaketheMostofClassTime

Attend all class sessions, pay closeattentiontothelectures,andtake notesinawaythatmakessenseforyou. The goal is to be able to understand yournoteswhenyoureviewthemlater, whichwouldmakethelessonsclear

Takinggoodnotesmeansyoupay moreattentionduringclass, and itwill be really helpful when you are preparingforatest. Also,ifsomething does not make sense, raise your hand and ask, or make a note to follow up withyourteacher.

2.StudywithClassmates

In addition to making friends, forming study groups in each of your classesisavaluable—andfun—wayto review for tests. Working together

helps develop good study habits, increases cooperation among you, and boosts confidence. Find a partner to compare notes with, work together, study together, help each other, and pusheachothertodobetter

3. Take advantage of personal contactwithyourteachers

If you are having trouble with anyproblemortopic,yourteacherscan help. Try to meet them outside of the class time, and ask questions to understand the class material better, gain helpful study tips on how to prepareforyourexams,orwriteabetter essay. You will also create a relationship with your teacher that could lead to a valuable personal contact.

4.FindaGoodStudySpot

Some people like the complete silenceofalibrarysetting,whileothers like the stimulation of a busy place. Some students prefer sitting at their deskstostudy,whileotherslikeastudy spotoutsideinashadyarea,maybeina gardenorpark.

At home, you may want to fall asleeporplaygamesonyourcellphone. Therefore,itmaybebesttogotosome placelikethelibrarytostudy Thebest study environment for you is the one thatmakesyoufeelmostproductive,so tryoutafewplacestoseewhichworks best.

Be sure to read up on these tips which we shall be advising on in the nextfewweeks.

byUncleRoy

my teachers

In a Slitherlink Puzzle, you connect horizontallyorverticallyadjacentdotstoforma meandering path that forms a single loop, withoutcrossingitself,orbranching.

The numbersindicatehowmanylinessurround eachcell.Emptycellsmaybesurroundedby

anynumberoflines(from0to3). There is one unique solution, and you shouldbeabletofinditwithoutguessing.You may find it helpful to make small x's betweendotsthatcannotbeconnected.

Need some solving help? Visit krazydad.com/slitherlink

OfallthepeopleIknow, Whotrytohelpusinanyway, Ithinkthatteachersarethebest, Astheymakeuslearneveryday.

try

Myteachersarealwayssokind, Patientandencouraging, Teachingthelessonsweneedtoknow, Andmakingsureweunderstandeverything.

ThatiswhyIlovemyteachers, AndIfeelallpupilsshould, Showingthemalwaysyouappreciatetheirhelp, Bypayingattentionandbeinggood.

The extra effort you make to do the best in your studies will make you reap immense rewards in your work towards success at school.

Solutions to last week’s Backtoschoolscramble

HomeBeautySkinCare

SleepinginblastingAC?

Dothese6thingstoprotectyourskin

SleepinginblastingAC?Dothese6thingstoprotectyour skin

It'ssummerseasonandyoumustbeindoorsinanACroom mostly Trythesetipstoreversethesideeffectsofairconditioners. sideeffectsofairconditioners

SummerishurlingitsheatballsatusintheNorthIndianregion andwehavenooptionbuttostaycoopedupindoors.Evensitting lockedinsidewon'tprovideusmuchreliefunlessweturntheAcon. However,theskinbecomesdrywhenexposedtoairconditioningfor anextendedperiodoftime.

Thishappensbecausetheskin'smoisturecontentisdepleted afterprolongedexposuretoAC.

Ifsufficientcareforyourskinisnotperformedinthiscondition, itwillappeartexturedandlifelessovertime.

Theradianceoftheskindiminisheswhentheskincellsbecome lifeless.Toknowaboutsomeskincaretipstoreversethesideeffects ofairconditioners,wegotintouchwithaskincareexpert.

DrVidushiJain,dermatologist,medicalheadatDermalinks, Ghaziabad,spoketoHealthShotsabouttherisksinvolvedwith longtimeuseofairconditioners.

WhyshouldonereducethetimespentinindoorspaceswithAC systems?

“Sweatingisanextremelybeneficialprocesstothehumanbody SweatingisalleviatedintheACbecauseofthehumidityandlow temperature.Asaresult,thebodyisunabletoeliminatetoxinsthat aresuperfluous.ACalsoreducestheamountofnaturaloilsecretion intheskinatthesametime.”saysDrJain.

“Anothersideeffectofairconditionersareskinproblemslike finelines,blemishes,wrinkles,andhyperpigmentation. Simultaneously,theskinagestwiceasquicklyduetoalackof appropriatehydration,”sheadds.

Followingthesetipswillhelpyouavoidtheside-effectsofair conditionersonyourskinandhair:

1.Washyourface

Splashwateronyourfacebeforeturningontheairconditioner Thisistheeasiestwaytopreventthesideeffectsofairconditioners. Youcanalsouseafacewashtocleanyourface.Aftercleaningyour face,makesuretowipeitdry,andthenapplyathickhydrating moisturizer.Onecanalsotrysluggingontheirskinthatwillprevent trans-epidermalwaterloss.Makeanefforttoexclusivelybuy moisturizersthatarefragrance-free.

Toretainthemoistureinyourface,spritzwaterorahydrating misteveryoneortwohours.Youcanalsomixrosewater,glycerine, andaloeverageltomakeyourownhydratingtonicfortheskin.It canalsobesprayedonthefacethroughoutthedayforinstant hydration.

3.Takeabreak

EasiestwaytoprotectyourskinfromtheilleffectsofACisto turnitofffromtimetotime.Takeabreakfromairconditioningonce theroomiscoolenough.InsteadofsittingintheACallday,takea510minutebreakeverytwohours.

4.Investyourtimeinskincare

“Followapropernighttimeskincareregimebeforehittingthe bed.Thiswillnotonlynourishyourskinbutpreventthesideeffects ofairconditionersfromcausingfurtherharm.Alwaysuseaserum, moisturizerandlayeritupwithafacialoilbeforegoingtobed,”says DrJain.

5.Don'tneglectyourbody

Moisturizenotonlytheface,butalsotherestofthebodythatis exposed.Applyamoisturizerorhydratinghandcreameverytwo hours,ifpossible.Atnight,rubinsomecoconutoilorsheabutteron yourskin.

6.Keepyourselfhydrated

Drinkingmorewaterandfruitjuicesisnotonlygreattobeatthe heatbutitprovidesenoughwaterinyourbodytorefillforthelossof itwhilesittingintheAC.

DrJainsuggestsdrinkingplentyoffluidstokeepyourskin moisturisedthroughouttheday

https://www.healthshots.com/beauty/skin-care/6-tips-toprotect-your-skin-from-the-side-effects-of-air-conditioners/

InterestingHealthFactsthatCanSaveYourLife

This information is not onlyintriguing,butcankeep youhealthier

When it comes to being healthier, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over: lose weight, eat

healthier foods, exercise more, quit smoking, sleep better and reduce stress

These are some of the most obvious tips for improving your physical and mental health But these lesser-

knowntidbitsofinformation may also help you stay healthier If nothing else, they make for interesting cocktailpartyconversation!

Health-ImprovingFacts: Enjoying some sunshine

in the mornings may help you lose weight Can a healthy weight be achieved simplybytakingastrollona sunny morning? Well, that’s not the only thing you need todotokeepyourweightin

check,butonestudyfound thatexposuretosunlightin the morning had a positive effect on body mass index (BMI).

A cup of coffee may make you less depressed. Whileyourmorningcaffeine fix can’t solve all mental health issues, a 2016 study found that each cup of caffeinatedcoffeeconsumed daily lowered a person’s depressionriskby8percent.

The average person spends more time on the toilet than they do exercising. While you can’t control how long you spend goingtothebathroomonany given day, you can control how long you spend exercising. Being more physicallyactiveisgoodfor almost every aspect of your health, giving you a good incentive to get things moving in more ways than one.

Havingadogmaylower yourriskofheartdisease.As if you need another good reason to love your fourlegged companion, it turns outthattheymaybegoodfor your heart literally and figuratively Not only do pets make us happier, but dog owners typically have lower blood pressure and cholesterollevels,according to the American Heart Association®.

Being stressed at work may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. As if work stress wasn’t bad enough, a studyinthejournalDiabetes Care found that stress at work was associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle factors. This associationmaybeduetothe fact that stress causes the secretion of cortisol, a hormone which has been shown to increase blood glucoselevels.

Saying thank you may improve your mood. You may think that expressing gratitude to someone only makes the recipient feel good, but it may also be the key to your own happiness. Researchershavefoundthat gratitude helps you recognize the good in your life, which reduces the likelihood that you’ll be sad ordepressed.

Exercising when you’re young can keep bones stronger when you’re old. Although, everyone loses somebonemassastheyage, being physically active as a child, teen and young adult can fortify your bones, making them stronger throughout your life. This makes you less prone to broken bones and diseases like osteoporosis when you’reold.

Digicel’s first “Deal or No Deal” Game Show, with Surida Nagreadi,

Digicelcustomerswinmillions in“DealorNoDeal”GameShows

Digicel has concluded a summer promotional campaign aimed at expressing gratitude to its loyal customer base.As part of this initiative, the company hosted two iterations of the popular television game show “Deal or No Deal,” offering five customers who qualified for eachshowtheopportunityto compete for a two million dollarcashprize.

The game shows, characterizedbysuspenseful decision-making and strategic choices, brought together customers eager to try their luck and capitalize on the substantial cash reward Each contestant faced the pivotal moment of selecting a case, hoping it contained the coveted two milliondollarprize.

Digicel invested in creating an authentic “Deal or No Deal” experience, complete with elaborate stage setups, dynamic lighting,andseasonedhosts, Surida Nagreadi and Akelo Elliott who adeptly guided participants through the challenging decisionmakingprocess.

“Throughout both shows, contestants deliberated the age-old question: “Deal or No Deal?” as they considered offers from an unseen banker, weighing their instincts against the collective support of the audience,” Digicel said in a pressreleaseonSaturday

Attheculminationofthis

promotional campaign, Digicel remained true to its commitment to reward its loyal customers. While not everyparticipantemergedas a millionaire, several fortunateindividualswalked away with one million dollars,whileotherssecured substantial cash prizes, significantlyimpactingtheir financialstanding.

The winners are: Carlos

Cummings - $2M, Waheeda

Kaouim - $700k, Ryan Sobers - $1M, Ramona

DeMattos - $600k, Premanand Dhaniram$1M, Rwanda Bentham$1M,MaryWilliams-$1M, Godfrey Gardner - $700k, Shonetta Roberts - $500k andReanGhani-$1M. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Digicel Guyana & Suriname, Deonarine

Gopaul expressed the company’s gratitude to the customers, saying, “Our customersareattheheartof everything we do, and we wanted to show our appreciation in a big way The‘DealorNoDeal’shows were a thrilling way to give back to those who have supported us over the years. We are overjoyed to have witnessed our customers

walk away with lifechangingamountsofmoney, and it was heartwarming to see those winning from farflung areas such as Port Kaituma, Linden and Essequibo.Itspeaksdirectly toourslogan,‘TheNetwork f o r E v e r y o n e , Everywhere’.”

Digicel said that the success of its summer promotion reaffirms the

company’s commitment to its customers and its dedicationtocreatingunique andmemorableexperiences.

“As a company that continues to innovate in the telecommunications industry, Digicel looks f o r w a r d t o m o r e opportunitiestoengagewith and reward its loyal customer base,” Digicel said.

Akelo Elliott and models

Game Show 1 contestants (from left): Carlos Cummings, Waheeda Kaoium, Ryan Sobers, Ramona De Mattos and Premanand Dhaniram

Game Show 2 contestants (from left): Rwanda Bentham, Mary Williams, Godfrey Gardner, Shonetta Roberts and Rean Ghani

US$10M quarry commissioned at Batavia, Reg. 7

EKAAHRIMEarthResourcesManagement—anIndianowned company— on Saturday commissioned a US$10M quarry at Batavia, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven). The commissioning ceremony was attended by President Irfaan Ali, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn; Minister of NaturalResources,VickramBharrat;MinisterofAmerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai; Speaker of the NationalAssembly, ManzoorNadirandothergovernmentofficials.

In his address, the Head-of-State said that the establishment of the quarry at Batavia Village will provide equitableanequitablefutureforyouthofthecommunity

The President said that the investment of US$10M in its firstphase,andafollowingUS$10Minitssecondphasewill providesignificantdevelopmenttothevillage’seconomy,its residentsandtheirlivelihoods.

Sofar,thecompanyhasemployedmorethan15residents and is involved in a number of other corporate social responsibility(CSR)projectsinthecommunity

The President also charged the company to train and employ more persons from the community, especially operatorsfortheheavy-dutymachines.

Father, 13-year-old daughter among four killed in Mahaica smash-up

Fo u r p e r s o n s including a father and his 12-yearold daughter were killed on Saturdayinatwo-carsmashupatDeHoop,Mahaica,East CoastDemerara(ECD).

Policeconfirmedthatone of the victims was identified asKellonJones,ataxidriver ofNewAmsterdam,Berbice, Region Six while Kaieteur News learnt that a Guyoil employee, Jason Rudder and his daughter Jamella Rudder of Palamyra Village, East Canje Berbice, Region Six, were also killed in the accident.

Thefourthvictimisyetto beidentifiedwhiletwoothers are said to be injured critically

Up to press time, investigators were still i n v e s t i g a t i n g t h e circumstances that led to the crash.However,Commander of the Region Five district, Lonsdale Withrite, said that the accident took place around18:30hrs.

Cell phone recorded videos of the scene depicted two mangled cars and a bicycle scattered across the

street.

Amotionless person was in one of the cars

Inconsolable relatives were also at the scene as news spreadoftheaccident.

Onemanclaimedthathis brotherwasavictimofthe

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Dead: Kellon Jones

The last photo taken of father and daughter, Jason and Jamella Rudder, before they met their tragic death.

BYREHANNARAMSAY

Given that September is designated Education Month; this publication has chosen to highlight the contributions of those serving the teaching profession with dedication, loveandcommitment.

This week, T h e Waterfalls willhighlightthe workofDr JamainHatton,a medical doctor, who also serves as a high school science teacher as well as a universitylecturer

As a medical doctor, Dr Hatton’s end goal is to see equal access to healthcare nationwide but as a teacher, he is particularly interested in seeing those who are considered underprivileged and underserved get a qualityeducation.

Since he is a strong believerthateducationisthe truestequalizerofeconomic inequalities and social injustices, Dr Hatton has devotedasignificantportion of his time pouring into the nation’s children. He told The Waterfalls, that there is nobetterfeelingthanseeing his students, excel at school and in life. In fact, he said success is his only wish for others.

His job as a science teacheratChase’sAcademic

Changing lives while simultaneously serving the medical and teaching professions...

Dr.JamainHatton is a ‘Special Person’

Beloved teacher and University lecturer, Teacher and University Lecturer, Dr. Jamain Hatton

Foundationandasalecturer at the University of Guyana (UG)’s School of Medicine affords him the opportunity tocontributesignificantlyto theirelevation.

Dr Hatton holds a Bachelor of Science Degree inMedicalTechnology(Pass with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree (PasswithDistinction)from theUniversityofGuyana.

In 2019, he was a member of the Guyana Youth Parliament where he was awarded the Speaker’s Award for his exceptional debatingskills.

In 2020, he represented G u y a n a a t t h e Commonwealth Youth Parliamentwhereheactedas Chairman of the Health Committee and promoted the important conversation aboutCOVID-19.

Additionally, Dr Hatton has aYouTube channel with over 18,000 subscribers. On that channel, he gives free lessonstochildrenallacross the Caribbean in the subject areas of English and Science.

For this reason, in 2022, GTM Insurance featured him as an Unsung Hero of the Year for his outstanding workineducation.

That same year, the

University of Guyana awarded him the Council of the University of Guyana Prizeforthestudentwhohas made the greatest contributiontotheuniversity in other areas of university life. Outside of academia, theAnn’sGrove,EastCoast Demeraranativeenjoysahot plate of ‘chicken’ curry, traveling,andsightseeing.

EARLYMOTIVATION

Early in his pursuit, Dr Hattonwasfacedwithsome unfavourable circumstances to achieving his childhood dream of becoming a medicaldoctor

He explained that his father Dexton Hatton was a coconut vendor, and his mother, Camille Hatton was

a housewife As such, though, his parents loved him and his siblings very much; they could not afford to finance his dream of becoming a doctor He recalledneverthelessthathis parents always believed in his dreams and that the difficulties he faced were motivatorstosuccess.

“My school teacher at Clonbrook Nursery School, Ms.LynisRobinson,toldmy momthat‘there’ssomething special about Jamain; the way he encourages his classmatestocooperatewith himtogettasksdown,shows thatheisabornleader.’” It washisteachers;hesaidthat encouragedhimmost.

“ Teachers in the

likeness of Ms. Tamantha Castello, Althea Roberts, and Mikel Langhorne shaped my learning I progressedtoCoveandJohn Secondary School and later, President’s College for my secondary school education. Along the way, I was motivatedbystrongteachers like Ms.Winneth Benjamin, Ms Chichester, and Ms Brower In retrospect, I now realize that it takes a strong and motivational teacher to makestrongindividuals,”he said.

Another determining factor was watching his fathervendcoconuts.

“In the early days of secondary school, I was just sailing through school and one day, I traveled to Georgetown and saw my father in his hustle. I was under a shade and he was in the rain with a basket of coconut on his head.At that point, I was moved to tears. Only then did I understand how hard my father worked toprovideforhisfamilyand at that moment, I said to myself, “My father works too hard for me not to be great.” That was really the birth of my academic prowess,”herevealed.

Lookingbackatitall,Dr Hatton said he is happy

things happened the way theydid.

“It’s really pressure that makesdiamonddevelopand acalmseahasnevermadea skillful sailor In other words, the situations and circumstances I’ve faced have helped shaped me into the person I am today,” he said.

He continued “The prayersofmymotherandthe humble, countryside upbringing have shaped my lifetremendouslyandtaught me contentment but determination, humility but awarenessofmyworth.Iam mostgratefulforthefactthat it taught me to value education and the beauty of hardwork.”

YEARNINGFOR SUCCESS

Dr Hattonsaidatage16, he had an unexplained yearning for success that forced him to become mature at that early point in his life. At the age of 17 yearsold,hebeganteaching as a job to pay the bills and help him get to the university

Prior to this, he said he never thought about being a teacher “You see my goal was always to be a medical doctor Thatwasalwaysmy

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Dr. Jamain Hatton graduated with distinction from the School of Medicine at the University of Guyana.

Dr. Hatton poses with a baby he delivered during his medical internship.

Dr. Hatton during his stint as a Youth Parliamentarian in 2019.

Dr. Hatton and the medical students from his 2022 graduating class from the School of Medicine at UG.

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Training Institute when KN the scope of work includes Publisher, Glenn Lall was air and saturation diving denied a response to his s e r v i c e s , p r o j e c t question on cumulative management, engineering, projectimpacts. and procurement activities, K a i e t e u r N e w s in support of the prime understandsthattheEIAwas contractor’s recovery and conducted by Exxon’s wellreplacement of 12 risers. k n o w n c o n s u l t a n t ,

Havingextensiveexperience Environmental Resources in Angolan offshore Management (ERM). The developments, Oceaneering credibilityandindependence will provide Angolan of the firm has been personnel for the project and questioned in the past by manage the in-country stakeholders who flagged o p e r a t i o n s o f t h e what was described as a consortium. “long running relationship”,

Thecompanyisexpected with ExxonMobil and the to provide its services in EPA. v a r i o u s p h a s e s , t o

To date, ERM has commence in late 2023, are pleased to continue Statement (EIS) for the not available on the EPA’s be facilitated in Regions c o m p l e t e d a l l o f lastingintolate2025. delivering quality offshore Whiptail Development website On Tuesday, ThreeandFour,thetwomost ExxonMobil’s EIAs, except

Moreover, Oceaneering services to our expanding Projectweresubmittedtothe Executive Director of the populated regions in the for its fifth impact study, has also been awarded a international client base Environmental Protection agency, Kemraj Parsram country Exxon’s first conducted by Acorn contract for work on a These awards substantiate Agency(EPA)forevaluation informed that the technical meeting will be held in International. It is unclear jumperinstallationprojectin our visibility into increased andrecommendations.” difficulty was rectified and RegionThree,attheLeonora why this Consultancy firm the Stabroek Block, offshore international activity, as members of the public could Technical Institute, West has been booted. Only in Guyana for ExxonMobil’s cited in our recent second WEDNESDAY nowaccesstheEIA. C o a s t D e m e r a r a , April Exxon received the subsidiary, Esso Exploration quarterearningsrelease.Our This key document lays commencingat10:00hrs.On nod of approval by the EPA and Production Guyana success with these projects EPAgives nation 22 days the foundation for the September 13, 2023, Exxon for its fifth project, Uaru. Limited(EEPGL). supports our belief in the to study over 3000 pages regulator to make a decision will engage residents of The Uaru project is expected

While the company did resurgence of international of technical data for in granting a Permit for a Region Four at the Umana to cost US$12 7B and not mention which one of offshore activity and market public consultation on planned development which Y a n a , K i n g s t o n , produce about 250,000 Exxon’s projects it was expectations over the next ExxonM’s 6th project can affect the environment Georgetown from 17:00hrs. barrels of oil per day after awarded the contract for, it several years ” Notably, and human life. The EIA Two meetings are scheduled comingonstreamin2026. was stated that the scope of ExxonMobil’s subsidiary The public has been pinpointsdischargesthatcan for Region One, one in SIXTH

PROJECT

the project adds to their will commence a series of granted a mere 22 days to pollute the environment, Region Two, two in Region Notably, ExxonMobil’s growing body of work in the public meetings on its sixth study over 3000 pages of likely impacts as well as FiveandoneinRegionSix. sixth and largest oil project South American country in deepwater project, Whiptail t e c h n i c a l d a t a f o r mitigative measures that can Even as the developer seeks to produce oil at the supportofakeyclient. onSeptember12,2023. ExxonMobil’s sixth oil beimplemented. prepares to engage Whiptail, Pinktail and

It was explained that it In a public notice project, Whiptail, before the In accordance with the Guyanese on its sixth Tilapia fields. According to consists of jumper and published in Sunday’s company commences a Environmental Protection offshore project, it would be the Project Summary, subsea field development Kaieteur News, the oil giant seriesofconsultations. Act, the document should be poignant to note that Whiptail is located in the installation and other explained, “ExxonMobil The Environmental availabletothepublicduring concerns were raised during south eastern portion of the associated tasks. Notably, G u y a n a L i m i t e d i s Protection Agency (EPA) the60dayscommentsperiod t h e l a s t r o u n d o f S t a b r o e k B l o c k , thescopeofsupplyisalready progressingitssixthoffshore had issued a public notice on which commenced on consultations that the public approximately 183 km from underway and anticipated to projectintheStabroekBlock August 20, 2023 informing August20,2023. was sidelined at the events, Georgetown. Current plans lastthroughtheremainderof – the Whiptail Development that the 3636 paged Following the release of as the company refused to include drilling via drill 2023. Project. The Environmental document was available for the EIA, ExxonMobil answer specific questions or ships to produce oil from

Moreover, Roderick A. Impact Assessment (EIA) public scrutiny and announced that it will was simply unprepared to approximately 40 – 65 Larson, President and Chief t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e comments. For several days commence a series of public respond in some instances. production and injection Executive Officer, said, “We Environmental Impact however the document was consultations on September Some stakeholders even wells.Thecompanyhopesto 12, 2023. In a public notice described the process as a s t a r t u p t h e s i x t h published in Sunday’s sham. development by the fourth Kaieteur News, the oil giant It was during the scoping quarter of 2027 or first explained, “ExxonMobil meetingsforthesixthproject quarter of 2028. It has an G u y a n a L i m i t e d i s held in February this year expected field life of at least progressingitssixthoffshore that moderator of the 20 years. Exxon estimates projectintheStabroekBlock session, Alex Graham that the sixth development – the Whiptail Development directed officials from the would cost an average Project. The Environmental company not to respond to US$12 9 billion Public Impact Assessment (EIA) questions raised by Kaieteur m e e t i n g s o n t h e t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e News, since he found it development are expected to Environmental Impact irrelevant to the specific commenceonSeptember12, Statement (EIS) for the project Those questions 2023 and run until Whiptail Development pertained to the options for September22,2023. Projectweresubmittedtothe use of excess gas from the Environmental Protection project and the insurance Govt. to spend Agency(EPA)forevaluation policyinplaceforoilspills. another $82M to fix up andrecommendations.” At a second session, held baggage area at newly To this end, the company inLeonora,thisnewspaper’s renovated CJIA noted, “Face-to-face senior journalist was sessions will be held to preventedfrominterrogating Government is preparing provide information on the ExxonMobil officials on a to spend another $82 million Whiptail Project, the EPA’s series of issues since she to rehabilitate the baggage E n v i r o n m e n t a l challenged them on make-up area at the recently Authorisation process, and misleading the public on the renovated Cheddi Jagan the findings from the impactsoftheproject. InternationalAirport(CJIA). assessment to support public Thelynchingofhardcore This is according to the awareness.” questions was evident for a recentopeningoftendersat Notably, one session will third time at the Mahaicony (Continued on page 59)

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport

From page 57

Importantly, AIE based its the National Procurement and research for the publication on the Tender Administration Board Commonwealth Secretariat guide (NPTAB) office which revealed t i t l e d “ O i l a n d G a s that a total of four contractors have Decommissioning Toolkit,” where submittedbidsfortheCJIAproject. the Secretariat highlighted key

The contractors vying for the issues of decommissioning and contract are: Swiss Engineering m a d e s u g g e s t i o n s f o r Firm who bid $102,768,420; Governments The guide was DundasConstructionsInc.whobid published earlier this year and $81,609,770; K&S General warned its member countries, Contractors Inc who bid including Guyana, who is a part of $74,457,050; and Builders the oil and gas industry of the Engineering & Architectural uncertainty of decommissioning Consultant who bid $120,241,232. costs, which can result in the price Theestimatedsumfortheprojectis tagtorestoretheoceanfloor,easily $82,394,258. moving from US-millions to US-

Kaieteur News had reported billions. that the new works for the airport

Kaieteur News had reported, are part of the government’s plans that Commonwealth Secretariat to modernize the airport. With EconomicAdviser, Naadira Ogeer, about US$160 million already cautioned developing countries pumped into the expansion of The additional works that were floor when an oil and gas project m o m e n t u m t o w a r d s like that the price tag attached to CJIA– citizens should expect more done by the contractor included a has come to an end is called decarbonisation, governments are decommissioning could easily of their taxpayers’ dollars going superstructure,corridorandcurtain ‘Decommissioning’ Kaieteur also exposed to greater wipe out any benefits the country towards the ‘continued wall. It was only recently that News had reported that decommissioning risks as the seesfromoilproject. modernisation’oftheairport. CHEC completed the works on the decommissioning is a complex and outlook towards oil and gas assets

O g e e r , w h o l e d t h e

Last year at a press conference, airport. Notably, while the contract costly process at the end of the haschangedconsiderably development of the toolkit, Minister of Public Works, Juan cost with the Chinese contractor economic life of an individual oil To this end, AIE said that the explainedthat,decommissioningis Edghill told reporters that remains at US$150M, the and gas project. It involves the safe increasing pressure on carbon- another dimension to the just construction on the airport will government is undertaking several plugging and abandoning of oil intensive assets to reduce energy transition. It goes without continue. The airport expansion multi-million upgrades to the wells, removal of structures and emissions, coupled with lower saying that companies who have contract was signed in 2011 under airport. With more spending being restoration of the surrounding anticipated returns and higher benefitted from these fossil fuels thenPresident,BharratJagdeo,and done on the airport, the final cost areas. capital costs for companies could should pay for all clean up and was passed through the truncated for the airport expansion is still AIE is a leading provider of mean that assets can reach their restoration activities. Ogeer stated presidency of Donald Ramotar unknown. Notably, while Minister asset integrity services which economic limits significantly too, “It would be unreasonable for

However, when the David Granger Edghill had assured that the CJIA improve operational reliability, earlierthanexpected. developing countries with low administration took over in 2015, it expansionprojectfinalcostwillnot safetyandassetprotectionwhilstat “Thisleadstohigherchancesof capacitated regulators and weak said that the very defective plan surpass US$200 million –to date, the same time helping to maximise accelerated decommissioning of legal requirements to shoulder the needed adjustments and changes the spending is currently over plant performance and mitigate the assets, mothballed assets and s i g n i f i c a n t f i n a n c i a l , were made.The decade-old project US$160million. constant challenges and hazards bankruptcies; there is a potential environmental and social costs. wasawardedtoChinesecontractor, facing heavy industries such as Oil risk that governments would be This would easily wipe away any China Harbour Engineering THURSDAY and Gas, Power Generation and saddled with decommissioning benefits seen from a project.” As Company (CHEC) for the sum of Mining. liabilitiesasaresult,”itwasadded. such, she added that the

US$150million:$138millionfrom Another Int’l group warns: The company stated that it is AIE listed some examples of international community must be the China Exim Bank and $12 Without proper laws, Govts. can estimatedthatmorethan70%ofthe the consequences it has seen extremely vigilant and united to million from the consolidated fund be left to foot massive clean-up world’s oil and gas production involving decommissioning. The ensure that the ‘polluter pays’ –taxpayers’money. bills for oil projects comesfrommaturefieldsandflows first consequence stated was that principleisadheredto.”

When the PPP administration through infrastructure that is inadequate decommissioning took office in August 2020, Asset Integrity Engineering ageing. It was explained that as liability provision can lead to a Contractor kills, burns Minister Edghill had stated that (AIE), a company based in the global oil and gas basins become 500% default or bankruptcy of body of woman he was they were not satisfied with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a more mature, there is an increasing involved parties leaving building house for work that was done by the recent publication unveiled the focus from Government decommissioning liabilities on contractor and as such, they had challenges of decommissioning in Regulators, TaxAuthorities as well Governmentsorotherjoint-venture A contractor on Tuesday negotiated and gotten CHEC to do theoilandgasindustry as National and International Oil partners. It was also stated that allegedly killed a woman he was additionalworksattheairportatno For those unfamiliar, the Companiesondecommissioningof poorly managed assets incurring building a house for and burnt her costtoGuyana. process of restoring the ocean’s oil and gas facilities along with unnecessary decommissioning body at Parika, East Bank their associated midstream and costs, or even entering into Essequibo. downstreamindustries. decommissioning unexpectedly Police identified the woman as

AIE underscored that and asset sales values, are being Shannen Obermuller-Mohamed, decommissioning is set to be a key eroded by presenting unrealistic 29 of Parika, East Bank Essequibo issue for the oil and gas industry decommissioning liabilities in the (EBE) The charred remains soon ”Decommissioning is the vendordataroom. believedtobeherswerediscovered final stage of an asset’s lifecycle, The company stated that its around22:10hrsattheconstruction whereby reservoirs are isolated, engineering services and software site of her home at Parika. Police and their associated infrastructure focus on aged infrastructure and are awaiting DNA testing to verify isremovedanddisposedof,leaving havesuccessfullydeliveredarange that the remains belong to the production area in an of decommissioning projects from Mohamed. environmentally acceptable advisory support through to full However, an autopsy was conditionwithminimalsafetyrisks project management delivery for conducted on the burnt body and it associated with it. It is a long, often onshore and offshore projects.AIE revealed that the individual died costly process, requiring said it have a unique understanding from a “blunt force trauma” to the cooperation by the key of the regional and international head. The pathologist also opined stakeholders to manage the various decommissioninglandscape.Itwas that woman was killed first and associated technical, operational, also disclosed that the company then burnt. Relatives told police s o c i a l , e c o n o m i c , a n d was recently awarded several that Mohamed had gone to the environmental issues,” the strategic decommissioning construction site around 09:00hrs companysaid. contracts and noted that a world- on Tuesday but failed to return class team was developed to home. Calls to her cellphone went Moreover, it was highlighted support a range of related unansweredtooandrelatives that with the increasing global initiatives.

(Continued on page 59)

From page 58 FRIDAY the largest oil project yet. It is directly or if the company would became worried They began pegged at a whopping US$12.9 have to participate in a public inquiring about her whereabouts Sixth oil project must be ring- billion and seeks to develop the auctioninthefuture. but no one knew where she was.At fenced with more royalty for resources discovered in the During his weekly press around 22:00hrs that evening citizens – PNC/R Whiptail, Pinktail, and Tilapia conference at Freedom House, the familymembersdecidedtovisitthe fields of the Stabroek Block.These VicePresidentexplained,“Isaidno construction site in search of her The main political opposition fields are approximately 1,500 to such decision has been made at this

When they arrived, they reportedly party, the People’s National 2,200metersdeep. point in time (to renew the licence) saw a fire and the contractor Congress Reform (PNC/R) is The project will see the and I gave the variables that will be Mohamed had hired to build her callingongovernmenttoutilisethe development of multi-million used by the decision makers on house suddenly leaving the scene. application presently pending for barrels of oil resources by drilling both sides in favour of a new The relatives noted that he walked Exxon’s sixth offshore project in

72 licence or working directly with to the end of the yard and the Stabroek Block to bring development wells (including them or not giving a licence for the disappearedintothedarkness. additionalbenefitstoGuyanese. production and water/gas injection block and retaining that block and

Thefamilymembers,according wells). thenputtingitouttoauction.” to police, then filled up some In an exclusive interview with Itwillalsoseetheinstallationof He went on to point out this buckets with water from a nearby this newspaper, spokesperson on aFloatingProduction,Storage,and therefore means that Repsol will stand pipe and extinguished the oil and gas and Economic Advisor Offloading (FPSO) vessel to not be able to bill Guyana for the fire.“Afterthis,theyobservedwhat to the Leader of the Opposition, process, store, and offload the US$500 million it expended prior appeared to be a human skull Elson Low said that government recovered oil. Currently, the to the expiration of its license. among the debris”, police stated. now has another opportunity to FPSO’s basic design has an upper

Consequently, he noted, “the new They immediately notified police improve the lives of Guyanese. He production limit of 263,000 barrels licence (if granted) would be under and investigators were sent to the argued that the administration has perday(bpd). the new regime and should they scene. so far demonstrated that it is more Given the vast resources to be move to production under a new

When ranks arrived they interested in approving more extracted from the project, the licence, only exploration costs in removed a burnt skull and torso projects than ensuring the sector is Opposition is calling on the the current period, under the new from among debris. Crime scene well-managed and serves the government to take a stand for the The party underscored that licencewillbeconsideredaspartof investigators also found a sledge interests of Guyanese The citizens of Guyana in approving Guyanese must begin to question thecostbank.” hammer and crowbar next to the Opposition however said that there Exxon’s new development. Low why the government is more Jagdeo said that there is a charred remains. An investigation must be a focus on building said,“Thegovernmentcontinuesto inclined to approve new common misconception that was launched immediately and capacity to monitor, evaluate and operate as if it doesn’t understand developments rather than engage explorationcostsaremandatoryfor police learnt that the contractor audit as the country continues to that Guyana is positioned to be a the Stabroek Block companies to the country, however, a company might have murdered Mohamed expandtheindustry major oil producer We should be representtheirinterests. can only move to recover those just moments after she arrived at When it comes to the approval hiring World-class experts to In fact, the party said the expenses if it moves to the next the construction site on Tuesday of the sixth project, Low told this review each development and help cavalier approach to approving stage-production. Forinstance,he morning. publication that the administration usmanagetheoverallindustry.” more oil projects without further pointed out that ExxonMobil, the

A neighbour had reportedly should pursue higher royalty and He added, “Further, as we have benefits to the people of Guyana majority stakeholder in the seen him burning wood and other ring-fencing to begin with. He previously stated, within the first wouldaddtothelonglistofactions Stabroek Block, was allowed to materials in the yard around explained that the 10 percent 50 days in office, we will sit down that demonstrate the PPP is recoup its exploration costs since it 10:00hrs that day A video footage royalty other oil companies will be with the companies with an in unpatriotic. moved from an exploration licence has also surfaced of the contractor subjected to, in the new Production interest in the Stabroek Block to The Opposition’s call for to production activities. ”There adding wood and other debris to a Sharing Agreements (PSAs), discuss how Guyanese can benefit government to use the opportunity was continuity They moved from, fire at the construction site. The should also be applied to Exxon for more. World class experts will of to bring more benefits to Guyanese in the 2016 licence that was there, contractor is said to be well-known the new development. In addition, course be involved in that process. from the sixth project comes on the they got a production licence in to Mohamed and her relatives and the Opposition has pointed to the Nothing prevents the government heelsofadismissiveresponsefrom 2016 so they were moving to reportedly does “quality work” for need for government to introduce a from hiring experts and having that Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo production…if you move to a them.Policehavesincearrestedthe ring-fencingprovisiontosafeguard conversation now, especially as it when asked about what additional production license then you can contractorandheispresentlybeing therevenuegeneratedinthatfield. prepares to approve this latest fiscal benefits citizens can look claimbecausethat’swhenyouhave questionedforMohamed’skilling. The sixth project, Whiptail is development.” forward to from the new earnings; then you can claim the development that is currently cost for exploration as part of the pendingapproval. cost bank if there is no

During his August 31, 2023 production then you can’t come to pressconferencehostedatOfficeof thecountry,”heelaborated. the President, Georgetown, the VP Jagdeo was keen to note that refused to provide a response to the offshore oil exploration was not a specificqueryfromKaieteurNews. risk-free activity, since as with the He would only say, “Asked and Kanuku Block, Repsol has lost its answered a hundred times before, US$500millioninvestment. 100timesbefore.Iamnotgonnago In the meantime, the Vice throughthisagain.” President said the Kanuku Block is the State’s property and should Repsol will not be able to Cabinet decide to work with the recover US$500M costs if company to issue a new licence, Govt. grants new licence for then the company would be Kanuku Block – Jagdeo subjectedtothenewtermsoutlined in the model Production Sharing

Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo Agreements (PSAs). This would on Thursday clarified that Spanish includeasigningbonus,aswellasa oil exploration company, Repsol 10 percent tax and 10 percent will not be able to recover the royaltyamongothers.

US$500 million in exploration Repsolcommencedexploration costs expended to date, should it activities in the Kanuku Block in receive a new licence for the 2013 under the People’s Kanukublock. Progressive Party (PPP)

The company’s previous administration.

licence came to an end in May this Its past exploration wells have year That licence allowed Repsol notyieldedcommercialdiscoveries toexploreontheblockfor10years. to date. It was reported that the It has since reapplied for a new Beebei well drilled in 2022 held licence. The government said it is highhopesof yet to decide if that will be granted (Continued on page 61)

Economic Advisor to the Opposition Leader, Elson Low

Map showing the location of the Kanuku Block offshore Guyana

From page 60 During his presentation, generating units, drill ships, nation remains a net positive uncovering 200 million Hess said the partners’ and the floating production contributor to global efforts barrels of recoverable oil exploration licence was storage and offloading againstclimatechange. equivalent However, the extendedfrom2026to2027. vessel (FPSO) Another TheWhiptailprojectwill findings were water-bearing This followed a petition that contributor is general target a daily oil production rather than oil-bearing, was made back in 2020 by s o u r c e s o f d i e s e l of about 250,000 barrels, marking a significant ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, combustion, such as marine with the FPSO having the setback Yet, the non- Esso Exploration and support vessels and ability to store 2 million commercial Carapa-1 in Production Guyana Limited helicopters. barrels of oil. ExxonMobil 2020 indicates the potential (EEPGL) along with Hess In terms of numbers, the has already submitted its extension of the Cretaceous Corporation and CNOOC total estimated annual environmental impact o i l p l a y f r o m t h e PetroleumGuyanaLimited. greenhouse gas emissions a s s e s s m e n t t o t h e ExxonMobil-operated Hess said, “During duringitsconstructionphase government for approval, Stabroek block into the COVID-19, we had to put are forecasted to leap from and will submit a field Kanukulicence. thedrillingonholdforsafety 150kilotonsperyearin2024 development plan (FDP)

The Kanuku Block reasons…Wewereoperating and 2026, reaching 2,580 laterthisyear measures 1,937 square three rigs in the basin kilotons per year from 2027 Even though the kilometers. Kaieteur News basically for development to2029. C u m u l a t i v e I m p a c t previously reported that b u t w e s h u t d o w n

Once operational, the Assessment done by Exxon Repsol Exploración Guyana exploration because we just project is slated to produce i s c o n s i d e r i n g t h e istheoperatoroftheKanuku couldn’t get all the people to about 1,620 kilotons of environmental impacts of 7 Block, with a 37.5 percent operate…We went to the greenhouse gas emissions projects, ExxonMobil may stake while the UK-based government as a joint annually even pursue 10 projects in Tullow Guyana holds a 37.5 venture and said we really

However, Guyana has all. It has said that there is percent stake and Total E&P would appreciate getting significant carbon sink potential for as many as 10 Guyana owns the remaining another year on the capacity, as more than 80% projects to develop the 11 25percentinterest. exploration licence because his company given its ExxonMobil’s sixth project of its land mass is covered in billionbarrelsofrecoverable COVID almost force- outstanding characteristics. will increase greenhouse gas forests. They play a pivotal resource discovered in the SATURDAY majeuredoperations…” In this regard, Hess said the e m i s s i o n s b y 3 4 % , role in capturing carbon, Stabroek Block offshore StabroekBlockspanning6.6 a c c o r d i n g t o a n eliminating a staggering 154 Guyana.

Hess Boss tells Energy

The CEO added, “The million acres, is home to 32 Environmental Impact million tons of carbon Vice President, Dr Conference: Exxon has government was very significant discoveries Assessment(EIA). dioxide equivalents (CO2e) BharratJagdeo,hasalsosaid Govt.’s support to drill reasonable with us and we which hold more than 11 The Whiptail project, annually This makes the thatGuyananeeds10FPSOs 10 to 12 wells per year in got an extension for our billion barrels of oil with anticipated costs c o u n t r y a c r u c i a l to keep the economic Stabroek Block until 2027 exploration licence from equivalent resources with nearing US$13 billion, is environmental asset, momentum going for the 2026 to 2027.We also got an multi-billion barrels waiting currently being examined by capturing more carbon from government’s development

T h e G u y a n a extensionforrelinquishment tobeunlocked. t h e E n v i r o n m e n t a l the atmosphere than it agenda. Government’s approval of a (of 20 percent of the block) He said too that the ProtectionAgency(EPA). releases. He said that Guyana one-year exploration from October 2023 to discoveries are some of the Partoftheregulator’sjob Even when considering needs to have its oil resource extension for the Stabroek October 2024. I think it industry’s largest in the past is to determine whether the ExxonMobil’s projected extracted as quickly as B l o c k s i g n a l s i t s reflects well on government; decade. impact the project will have peak emission year in 2028, possible and then convert it understanding of the that it worked with us and Inaddition,theCEOsaid on Guyana is manageable, with an estimated 9,700 into monetary assets before challenges ExxonMobil and this was a reasonable most of the sanctioned and decide whether to grant kilotons of emissions, this the world transitions and its partners faced during the outcome.” projects have occurred at the anenvironmentalpermit. surge would represent just thereisnomoreneedforoil. COVID-19 pandemic says The Hess boss also said bottom of the offshore cost Expected to begin in about 5.3% of Guyana’s He has said Guyana HessCorporation. the extension allows Exxon cycle. With such strategic 2028, the projected carbonsinkcapacity. needs the money to build a The company further and partners more running advantagesinplay,Hesssaid augmentation of Guyana’s While there is no more sustainable economy. n o t e d t h a t i t a l s o room to execute a very Guyana is indeed an annual carbon dioxide denying that projects like Officials have said that even d e m o n s t r a t e s t h e healthy inventory of drilling unparalleled investment equivalent emissions by Whiptail contribute to with 10 FPSOs operating administration’s support for prospects in the Stabroek destination. approximately 34% is increased greenhouse gas offshore Guyana, the Exxon’s operations in the Block.He said this couldsee striking Most of these emissions, Guyana’s robust emissions that would be deepwater concession about 10 to 12 wells being Exxon’s Whiptail project emissionsstemfromspecific carbon sink plays a pivotal generated from those Specifically, making these drilledperyear will raise Guyana’s point sources like diesel role in balancing out these projects would not stop and other comments at a Hess also lauded the emissions by 34% – EIA combustion from power emissions, ensuring that the Guyanabeingacarbonsink. recent energy conference Stabroek Block as being one was Hess’ Chief Executive of the most transformational The emissions which Officer(CEO),JohnHess. investment opportunities for w i l l c o m e f r o m

Father, 13-year-old daughter among four killed in...

From page 55 h o n o u r e d f o r h e r intoPresident’sCollege. accident. He said, “Watch performance at the recently We were all immensely what meh buddy do! Watch concluded National Grade proud of her recent wa me buddy do… Meh Six Assessment (NGSA) achievements,includingher buddy gone and left me exams. remarkable performance in forever.” Shewasawardedaplace the NGSA,” the company

Meanwhile, Guyoil at one of Guyana’s stated while expressing its expressed disbelief and prestigious high schools, sympathy to the Rudder shock after learning that President’s College On family Rudder, one of its baton Saturday, Jamella received Guyoil recalled that guards and his daughter her bursary award from when Rudder left with his Jamella were killed in the Guyoil. daughter,hehada“beaming crash. “Just this morning, smile.”

They were reportedly Jamella brightened our “Thepridehefeltforhis returning home from the Guyoil family at the head daughter will forever company’s head office in office with her infectious remain in our heart”, the the city where Jamella was joy, celebrating her entry companyadded.

Hess Corporation CEO, John Hess

...Dr. Jamain Hatton is a 'Special Person'

Frompage56 dreambutthecircumstances of how I would become that medical doctor changed and teachingwasthegigIpicked up to financially support my quest to that goal,” he explained.

Though it wasn't my career choice, the young Hatton soon realized that beingateacherwasagolden opportunity to change lives aswell.

“The way the eyes of children lit up when they finallyunderstoodadifficult topic gave me passion and made me love the teaching gig.

The way they smiled when they tasted success at the end of their high school journey motivated me to go for just another year I have been saying that I will hang upthehatofateacherwhenI becomeadoctorbutnowthat I am, I cannot seem to get away,” he passionately asserted.

As a teacher, Dr. Hatton witnessed many students who were classified as “slow” learners go on to do

greatthingsonexams.

In fact, one of the hallmarks of his teaching career was seeing a student move from a Grade Five in CSEC English to a Grade One in eight months. “That same young lady, Malika Dundas, went on to live out her childhood dream of being a Registered Nurse,” hesaid.

BECOMING DR HATTON

To get into medical school, a student requires outstanding passes in advanced sciences. The first time he applied, the thenaspirantdoctorwasrejected.

He explained that his grades were just not good enough. He had two after that before he was accepted. Tothisend,heasserted“You see, the thing about success isthatitmaynotcomeonthe first attempt, sometimes it maynotcomeonthesecond attempt but it is that willingness to try one more time that gives us the ability to earn our beautiful success.”

After nine years of

relentlessstudies,Dr Hatton graduatedfromtheSchoolof Medicine, on December 9, 2022.

“I am my family's first doctor and passed with Distinction. I passed with distinction in the same thing that rejected me twice Today, I am a lecturer in the School of Medicine at the University of Guyana,” he saidbeamingwithpride.

Though he is qualified and started his work as a medical doctor, Dr Hatton says that he believes his background in teaching will help him in a unique way to explain complex diseases to his patients. Dr Hatton also wants to use his new professiontohelpchangethe cultureinGuyana.

He noted that in healthcare, a problem quite oftenisthatpatientswaittoo late to seek medical attention.

He posited “A strong Guyanese culture is if we ignore our health-related problem,itwillgoawaybut when it does not and we finally go to the doctor, the

canceristooadvancedorthe diabetes already developed complications.Weneedtobe more aggressive with our health, we only have one life.”

d r e a m b u t t h e circumstances of how I would become that medical doctorchangedandteaching was the gig I picked up to financiallysupportmyquest tothatgoal,”heexplained.

Though it wasn't my career choice, the young Hatton soon realized that beingateacherwasagolden opportunity to change lives aswell.

“The way the eyes of children lit up when they finallyunderstoodadifficult topic gave me passion and made me love the teaching gig.

The way they smiled when they tasted success at the end of their high school journey motivated me to go forjustanotheryear

IhavebeensayingthatI will hang up the hat of a teacher when I become a doctor but now that I am, I cannotseemtogetaway,”he passionatelyasserted.

As a teacher, Dr Hatton witnessed many students who were classified as “slow” learners go on to do greatthingsonexams.

In fact, one of the hallmarks of his teaching career was seeing a student move from a Grade Five in CSEC English to a Grade One in eight months. “That same young lady, Malika Dundas, went on to live out her childhood dream of being a Registered Nurse,” hesaid.

BECOMING DR HATTON

To get into medical school, a student requires outstanding passes in advancedsciences.

Thefirsttimeheapplied, the then-aspirant doctor was

rejected.

He explained that his grades were just not good enough. He had two after that before he was accepted. Tothisend,heasserted“You see, the thing about success isthatitmaynotcomeonthe first attempt, sometimes it maynotcomeonthesecond attempt but it is that willingness to try one more time that gives us the ability to earn our beautiful success.”

After nine years of relentlessstudies,Dr Hatton graduatedfromtheSchoolof Medicine, on December 9, 2022.

“I am my family's first doctor and passed with Distinction. I passed with distinction in the same thing that rejected me twice Today, I am a lecturer in the School of Medicine at the University of Guyana,” he saidbeamingwithpride

Though he is qualified and started his work as a medical doctor, Dr. Hatton says that he believes his background in teaching will help him in a unique way to explain complex diseases to hispatients.

Dr.Hattonalso wants to use his new profession to help change the culture in Guyana

He noted that in healthcare, a problem quite oftenisthatpatientswaittoo late to seek medical attention.

He posited “A strong Guyanese culture is if we ignore our health-related problem,itwillgoawaybut when it does not and we finally go to the doctor, the canceristooadvancedorthe diabetes already developed complications We need to be more aggressive with our health, we only have onelife ”

“Dr Cecil Boston, Dean of the College of Medical

Sciences, and Prof Emmanuel Cummings, the current Deputy Vice ChancellorofUG,havebeen my role models for some time.

They are perfect examples of how boys from the countryside can achieve their dreams by working hard and believing that education is a vehicle for change and transformation.

Sir Henry Chase, the Principal of Chase's Academic Foundation, and my uncles Tony Gomes and Kenrick Pellew are also persons I admire dearly,” he revealed.

Additionally, he said, “My family has been my rock; for all of my life, I've been the first of my family to do a lot of things and it motivates me to keep going and to continue to pave the way for the younger ones to achievegreaterheights.”

The hardworking teacher and doctor said to besuccessful,onehastobe willingtoworkharderthan everyoneelse.

“Talent can only take you so far, if one is not willing to work hard, that t a l e n t o f t e n g o e s unutilized,”hesaid

Dr Hatton said too that outside of achieving his goal, his greatest achievement to date is makingmymotherproud “Nothing is more gratifying than seeing content and pride on the face of your mother, the one who first believed in myabilities ”

Ultimately, Dr Hatton has his sights set on career politics

“I believe they have real abilities to transform thelivesofordinarypeople especially those in the small villages and u n d e r s e r v e d communities,”herevealed

Aproud moment: Dr. Hatton poses with members of his immediate family after his graduation from UG, last year.

Dr. Hatton and some of his students at Chase's Academic Foundation.

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From page 18 300,000 bpd is considered to assess potential impacts from the project and cover potential production optimization after facility start-up.

In the event that there is an oil spill, the report notes that portions of the coastline in Regions One and Two could potentially be impacted. Exxon’s modeling also indicates an oil spill would not have a reasonable likelihood of affecting marine waters southeastward or seaward of the FPSO. “However, all six coastal regions and the entire extent of Guyana’s marine territorial waters were defined collectively as the Indirect AOI (Area of Influence). These areas are included due to the potential for community members from all coastal regions (in particular fisherfolk and other marine users) to be directly or indirectly affected in the event of an unplanned event such as

an oil spill…,” the report stated. It also notes that the minimum time for an oil spill to reach the shoreline predicted by its model was five to 10 days after the release event for both Regions One and Two in both scenarios.

Exxon was keen to note that this does not account for any oil spill response (e.g., aerial, vessel, or subsea dispersant application; offshore containment and recovery; or source control operations). As such, the company said any preventive measures taken to keep oil from reaching the coast during a response would reduce the potential of shoreline oiling in Guyana. In fact, the company said the five to 10-day travel time for oil would allow ample time for mobilization of spill response resources to further reduce the risk of oil actually reaching the shoreline.

Nonetheless, if oil were to reach the Guyana shoreline, Exxon said those resources most at risk would include protected areas (i.e., Shell Beach Protected Area), coastal habitats (especially mangroves and marshes), and coastal wildlife (especially birds), as well as coastal

communities and Indigenous Peoples dependent on fishing in the ocean and other ecosystem services.

Exxon also noted that its oil spill modeling indicates that transboundary impacts could potentially occur, assuming no mitigation measures were implemented. The modeling results for these scenarios indicate there is the potential for an unmitigated oil spill to reach Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Grenada, Haiti, the northern South American coast, and the socalled “ABC Islands” (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao).

Exxon was keen to note that it has established a response plan that will enable the deployment of a capping stack on well locations within 5.5 days, assuming no debris removal. The company said its modeling of the mitigated scenario demonstrates that this, in combination with other response measures (e.g., dispersant application), would significantly reduce the extent of transboundary impacts. In any case, Exxon said it will work through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the direction of the Government of Guyana, with repre-

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Exxon’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) is the designated Operator of the Stabroek Block under a Petroleum Agreement signed by EEPGL and its co-venturers, Hess Guyana Exploration Limited and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, with the Government of Guyana.

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Act, the process to grant a licence can be executed through two primary mechanisms: a competitive tender or through direct negotiations. The latter is permitted when “special circumstances exist, which, in the national interest or national security, justify the use of direct negotiation to grant a licence.”

While the provision may ostensibly provide flexibility to the government in its licensing process, it remains contentious among transparency advocates and certain sections of the public.

Although the government has cited reasons such as the opportunity to foster regional

energy cooperation and safeguarding national interests, for the potential governmentto-government partnerships, this process requires a deeper layer of scrutiny. The government has said very little about how such partnerships would work. The provision explicitly allows for potential partnerships with nations such as Qatar and India, which government said have shown interest in Guyana’s oil.

During the International Energy Conference hosted in Guyana this year at the Marriott Hotel, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that the governments of Brazil, Qatar, India and Kuwait have just expressed interest in di-

rect negotiations with Guyana.

Guyana has become a hot spot for exploration activity as a result of the exciting success of the Stabroek Block operated by U.S oil giant, ExxonMobil. The company and its partners, Hess Corporation and CNOOC have since discovered more than 11 billion barrels of oil, while exploration of the 26,800 square kilometer block continues.

Presently, Exxon is the only company producing oil in Guyana. The company has reported an average production rate of 400,000 barrels per day but government hopes to increase production to about one million bpd by 2027.

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Motorcyclistdiesaftercrashingintotruck

A 51-year-old motorcyclist of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara(WCD)onSaturdaydied after he crashed into a truck at Cornelia Ida, WCD Police identifiedthedeadmanasAndrew

Alli. Alli crashed into the truck around11:20hrs.Investigatorssaid that Alli was riding east along the northern side of the road when he decidedtomakearightturnacross. In the process, he reportedly

collided into the trailer of a truck that was heading in the opposite direction.Theimpactcausedhimto receive severe injuries as he fell onto the road. Shortly after the accident occurred, Kaieteur News

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Cottage Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries while receivingtreatment.

The truck driver has been detained as investigations continue.

Hundreds of Lindeners flock medical outreach

at Linden Hospital

Approximately 240 Lindeners flocked the Linden Hospital Complex, Region 10 on Saturday morning for a medical outreach organized by Guyana Cancer Society in collaboration with the Linden Hospital, the United States (US) Embassy, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and the Guyana Medical Relief.

Approximately 240 residents arrived at the hospital at around 07:00h where they waited in the designated area for the medical team's arrival. When the team which comprised of doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists and

Patients

gynaecologistsarrived,thewaiting residents stormed the location causingchaos.

Nurses had a tough time calming the residents and had to resorttoshuttingthedooruntilthey organized them self properly The waiting persons quickly formed a lineandtheoutreachbeganandran smoothly for the remainder of the day

The outreach concluded at 15:00handaccordingtoorganizers some300serviceswereprovidedto thosewhoattended.

KaieteurNewsunderstandsthat 3 5 p e r s o n s r e c e i v e d ophthalmology care with one case

collect food hampers.

suspectedtoberetinaldetachment. Thatpatientwillundergotreatment at GPHC. Five other persons were alsoreferredtothecityhospitalfor Glaucoma.

Another 30 persons received generalmedicineserviceswhile50 patients were seen by the urology

The medical professionals taking a group photo after completing their medical outreach.

specialists. Eighty patients were seen by the dentists, and 30 more were attended to by the gynaecologists.

Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) screening for cervical cancer was also conducted on 15 patients.

Upon completion of their consultations, the attendees all receivedafoodhamper Some of the attendees told this publication that they look forward tomedicaloutreachesbecause“the doctors take their time” to listen andtoexplaintheirdiagnosis.

Patients in the Linden Hospital's waiting room

service Aboy gets his eyes tested.

An injured AndrewAlli lying on the roadway

Oil sector drives 59.5% growth in GDP during first half of 2023

-Mid-YearReport

...gold, bauxite and fisheries sector decline, non-oil sector expands by 12.3%

President Irfaan Ali yesterday revealed that the country recorded a 59 5 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the first half of 2023, with the non-oil sector also expandingby12.3percent.

According to the MidYear Report officially released by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, the growth in GDP was largely driven by the petroleum sector Thereporthighlighted that the outlook for 2023 remainspositiveasanoverall real GDPgrowth for 2023 is now forecasted at 28 2 percent, with non-oil growth projectedat9.3percent.

According to the Report, the oil and gas subsector almost doubled its performance in the first six months of 2023 when compared with the same period last year It was explained that the sector grew by an estimated 98.4 percentduringthefirsthalfof the year The Ministry of Financereported,“Attheend of June, total crude oil

production stood at 68 7 million barrels, compared with 34.6 million barrels in thesameperiodoflastyear.”

It went on to note that Guyana's second Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel, the Liza Unity which commenced production on February11,2022rampedup toadailyproductionofabout 227,000barrelsperday With the third FPSO, Payara, expe ted to come on stream

inthelastquarterofthisyear, thesectorisnowexpectedto grow by 39.6 percent this year

On the other hand, production of bauxite reduced during the first six months of 2023 by 11.1 percent.Productionfellfrom 343,922tonnesinthefirstsix months of 2022 to 277,356 tonnes during the same periodofthisyear

“This performance is drivenbyloweryear-on-year output from both producers amid weak world market conditions, combined with marketing, demand and

technical challenges,” the government reported It added that the sector is expectedtoperformbetterin the second half of 2023; however, it is projected to contract by 3.2 percent by yearend.

Suffering a similar decline was the gold mining sector, contracting by 11.4 percentduringthefirsthalfof the year The Ministry of Finance explained that the reduction was “due to lower declarations from the smallandmedium-scaleminers.”It reported that at the end of June,golddeclarationsstood at209,756ounces,compared

with 236,728 ounces during thesameperiodlastyear

The lone large-scale producer is said to have increaseddeclarationsby6.1 percent The government projects the gold mining sector to now grow by 5.3 percentin2023.

On the agriculture, forestry and fishing fronts, government boasted that the industry expanded by 7.6 percentduringthefirsthalfof the year The Ministry of Finance said that the sugar industry expanded by 30.1 percentwhencomparedwith the same period last year It explained that the Guyana

Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo)produced17,034 tonnes of sugar during the period, compared with 13,089tonnesduringthefirst half of 2022. Government thereforeprojectsthata total of60,858tonnesofsugarwill be produced by year end, accountingfora29.3percent growththisyear

In the rice industry, production is estimated to have expanded by 3 2 percent. The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has reported productionof302,295tonnes of rice equivalent, compared with 290,780 tonnes in the first half of last year The Mid-Year report indicated that the sector is expected to grow by 7.4 percent by year end.

Meanwhile, fish production suffered a further declineduringthefirsthalfof 2023, contracting by 8 7 percentwhencomparedwith thesameperiodlastyear The report said the decline in production was as a result of reduced fishing activities

amidthegrowingpresenceof sargassum in the country's waters. It was compounded by a major operator not working for an extended periodinthebeginningofthe year,theMinistrysaid.

It however reported that shrimp production expanded by 49.5 percent to reach 9,351 tonnes in the first half ofthisyear

Meanwhile, the forestry sectorrecordeda4.5percent increase during the first six months of 2023 The Ministry of Finance said at the end of June, 209,238 cubic metres of timber products were produced, compared with 203,220 cubicmetresduringthesame periodlastyear Thesectoris forecasted to grow by four percentbyyearend.

Notably, the construction sector recorded a growth of 44.1 percent during the first half of 2023, while the manufacturing sector expanded by 17.7 percent, boasting improved performances in all subcategories.

Govt. temporarily bans export of monkeys after applications spike

ByShervinBelgrave

The Government has placed a temporary ban (Moratorium) on the export of three species of monkeys from Guyana after export applications spike, Executive Director of the G u y a n a W i l d l i f e C o n s e r v a t i o n a n d Management Commission (GWCMC), Alona Sankar told Kaieteur News on Sunday These species include the howler monkey, the bearded Saki, and the white-face Saki The GWCMC issued a notice of thebanonAugust31,stating that it “will no longer be accepting applications for theexportofthesespecies”.

Sankar during a

telephone conversation with Kaieteur News said that a scientific committee recommendedthebanbeput inplaceuntilacountisdone todetermineifthemonkeys' are“healthy”.

She explained that licensed wild life traders wouldsubmitapplicationsto export animals from the country If approval is granted,thereisonlylimited amountthattheycanexport.

However, in the case of the three monkey species, Sankar noted that there has

b e e n a significant increase in applicationsoverthelastfew years. “…It (applications) start increasing a lot,” Sankar said while adding that the increase has influenced the scientific committee's decision to temporarily halt the export of the monkeys. A study of their population will be conducted and if it remains healthy in the country then the Commission will consider lifting the ban Kaieteur News understands that conservationists fear

that traders might be over exportingthemonkeysandit canleadtonotonlyadecline in its population but also endangering the species of becoming extinct. Howler monkeys, bearded Saki, and the white-faced Saki are all listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

(CITES) According to CITES, “Appendix II

includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction,butinwhichtrade

mustbecontrolledinorderto a v o i d u t i l i z a t i o n incompatible with their survival”.

The three monkey species are key part of Guyana's eco-system and adds to the country's diversity in wild life. They are also among the most sought-after animals in the wild life trade, especially as exotic pets and to fill zoos around the world. If not controlled, Guyana is at risk of endangering the population of these three species.

President IrfaanAli

HowlerMonkiestemporarily bannedfrombeingexported. (JaneMiller-Britain'sHigh CommissionertoGuyanaPhoto.)

Also banned for export, The Bearded Saki The white-faced Saki

Executive Director of the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission, Alona Sankar

US Open 2023: Medvedev to play Djokovic in final after beating Alcaraz

(BBC Sport) - Carlos Alcaraz had his reign as US Open champion ended by Daniil Medvedev as the Russian set up another New York final against Novak Djokovic.

The Spanish top seed lost 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 3-6 6-3 to Medvedev, ensuring there will be no repeat of the Wimbledon final between Alcaraz and Djokovic.

Djokovic swatted aside young American Ben Shelton to move within one more win of a record-equalling 24th major title.

The Serb, 36, won 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to close in on Mar-

Novak Djokovic is aiming to become the oldest US Open men’s singles champion in the Open era. (Getty Images) garet Court’s tally. Alcaraz, 20, prevented Djokovic levelling Court when they met at the All England Club in July and Russian third seed Medvedev, who won his sole major at Flushing Meadows two years ago, could do the same on Sunday.

Medvedev regained his composure in a tense finish to serve out victory, taking a fourth match point to win a captivating contest which left most of the 24,000 crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium on their feet. Djokovic lost to Medvedev in the 2021 final and was not allowed to enter

the United States for last year’s tournament because he was unvaccinated against Covid-19. However, he has now has reached a 10th US Open final on his return and

Sunday September 10, 2023

ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)

People are apt to try to hit you square on the head with their ideas and thoughts today, Aries, so be ready for the onslaught of information that may come your way. There's a distinct advantage.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

Anchor yourself in practical matters before you try to prove your point to others. There's a great deal of primal energy rising within you today and searching for some sort of outlet.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20)

Don't take no for an answer today, Gemini. Know what you believe in and stick with it. There's a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature.

CANCER (June 21–July 22)

Be a pioneer thinker today, Cancer. There's a noble courage in your thoughts, so don't let this quality go to waste. You will be surprised at how cutting edge you can be when you put your mind to it.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)

Be aggressive and forceful when it comes to exerting your will, Leo. Let others know that you won't be a pushover. Your opinions are extremely important,

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Se pt. 22) Today may be one of those days in which you come to a four-way stop and no one knows whose turn it is. Don't sit and wait for everyone else to go first, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

People would be foolish to challenge your thinking now, Libra. The power behind your words is volatile, and you may find yourself going to extremes in order to get your point across.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

Your old ways of thinking have carried you quite far, Scorpio, but you may now find that it's time to seek a new platform for your ideas. Look for more adventurous ways to express yourself.

SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)

One quick phone call to a friend may turn into a long discussion about the meaning of life, Sagittarius. Be conscious of the fact that there's a great deal of momentum building in your mind now.

CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

It could be that you feel a bit of pressure today to start or create something that you aren't quite ready for, Capricorn. There is hesitation on your part that indicates you should take it slowly .

AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18)

Move forward with your plan of attack today, Aquarius. There's an anxious rumble within you that's urging you to get going with a current plan. You have all the facts you need,

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)

Add spark to your life today, Pisces. It could be that things are getting stale and boring. If so, consider the possibility that you simply aren't challenging yourself.

will aim for a fourth triumph on Sunday.

Djokovic reacted by mimicking Shelton’s celebration of picking up a phone - to indicate he was dialled in - and slamming it down.

“These are the matches and occasions I thrive on, they inspire me every day to keep working as hard as the young guys,” said Djokovic, who, for the third time in his career, has reached every Grand Slam final in a year.

“I still feel I have something left in the legs and something to give to the sport. I couldn’t be happier.”

Djokovic teaches another lesson to another youngster

A sign of Djokovic’s greatness has been his ability to dominate much younger opponents on the biggest stages over recent years.

In the past five seasons, Djokovic has lost only eight of the 53 matches he has played against opponents under the age of 23.

At Wimbledon, Alcaraz was only the second player younger than Djokovic - after Medvedev at the 2021 US Open - to beat him in a major final since 2020.

With Djokovic’s technique, mentality and athleticism showing few signs of weakening, Shelton was the latest young pretender to be taught a lesson.

The second seed enforced his quality and experience from the start, serving

smartly and returning Shelton’s biggest weapon well before intensifying the pressure. Djokovic remained utterly calm and controlled to quieten the home crowd, further flattening the mood at the start of the third set.

Shelton made a trip to the locker room in a bid to change the dynamic, but two double faults led to Djokovic breaking in the first game with a superb passing winner.

Winning in straight sets looked a formality for the 23time major champion until Shelton found his best level of the match to break back for 4-4.

The world number 47 created a set point at 5-4 which Djokovic saved with a pinpoint service winner, before a sloppy game allowed Djokovic to strike for 6-5. Shelton was not finished yet.

Pegasus Hotel & Suites...

From page 69 become the first title holder on Guyana’s history!

The tournament allows cricketers and other athletes from various sporting disciplines to challenge golfers to see if they can use their skills to beat golfers at their own game! Everyone is welcome

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From page 69 hereunder: Creating an organized & structured platform for our cricketers to continue playing cricket into their golden years with age appropriate colleagues. -O40s, O50s, O60s & O70s now taking place.

Promoting a healthier lifestyle for these Masters and their families. Encouraging these Masters to be role models, mentors, etc for our youths in our respective communities. Having these Masters returning to our clubs to strengthen and enhance them by serving in various rolesAdministrative, coaches, umpires, match referees, mentors, etc.

As head of households, they can easily encourage and motivate their families to follow the game at all levels. This promoting the WI brand and the fan base.

West Indies Over-40 squad reads:

Reyad Emrit (Captain), Narsingh Deonarine (ViceCaptain), Zamin Amin (PlayerCoach), Shazam Babwah, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Javed Bacchus, Dary Balgobin, Devon Clements, Lawrence Farnum, Hemraj Garbaran, Sanjiv Goojar, Randy Lindore, Lookeswar Mahabir, Romaine Roye, Bheesham Seepersaud, Randy Thomas and Raj Singh (Manager).

West Indies set to open...

Brazil’s Neymar overtakes Pele goals record in win over Bolivia

(BBC Sport) - Neymar

has surpassed Pele as Brazil’s male all-time top scorerwithtwogoalsina5-1 winoverBolivia.

The forward, 31, who went into the World Cup qualifying match tied with legend Pele on 77 goals, missed a penalty before scoring twice in the second h a l f o n h i s 1 2 5 t h appearance.

“I never imagined reaching this record. I’m no betterthanPeleoranyother player for the national team,”hesaid.

Marta has scored a record 122 goals in 189 matches for Brazil’s women’steam.

Pele, who died in December aged 82, scored 77 goals in 92 appearances between 1957 and 1971. He was widely regarded to be one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game.

His official account on socialmediaplatformXpaid tribute to Neymar’s achievement.

Neymar was presented with an award for surpassing Pele’s record by his country’s football federation after the game. (Getty Images)

“Congratulations

Neymar for surpassing the King in goals for Brazil Surely Pele is applauding youtoday!”itsaid.

Brazil coach Fernando Diniz said: “He came to do whathedid:havefun,score two goals and break the record.”

Neymar became the world’s most expensive player when he joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona for£200min2017.

Wakenaam Eagles win New Doctor’s Clinic U19 40-over tourney

HelefttheFrenchsidein the summer to join Saudi ProLeagueteamAl-Hilal

“He is a very big idol, peoplemustrecognisehim and accept him,” Diniz added

Elsewhere, Uruguay started their South American qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win against Chile under their new coach, former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa.

Van Dijk says ban and fine hard lesson to learn

(Reuters) - Virgil van Dijksaidhissending-offfor Liverpool, and extended suspension, had been a hard lesson learnt but he now wantstoputalineunderit.

The new club captain was sent off early in last month’s2-1PremierLeague win at Newcastle United, delivering a volley of abuse towardstherefereeasheleft thepitch.

He was charge by the Football Association with improper conduct and on Friday had an extra game addedtohismandatoryonematch ban, which he served when Liverpool beat Aston Villalastweekend.

Van Dijk, away on national team duty with the Netherlands, will also miss Liverpool’s home match against Wolverhampton WanderersnextSaturday

Virgil van Dijk (Reuters)

Wakenaam Eagles defetaed WakenaamRhinosinthefinal of the Wakenaam Cricket Committee/New Doctor’s Clinic U19 40over tournament on Saturday last at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground in GoodSuccess.

Batting first, Wakenaam Rhinos made 148 all out in 31.1 overs. Tomesh Persaud made 30, Nazaam Mohamed 28 and MohandassSurujpaul19.

Ravy Nandalall claimed 3-19, Devendra Hansrajhad2-25andBhomeshLall,2-28.

Wakenaam Eagles replied with 154-6 in 18 5 overs Hansraj struck 51 not out, Gladwin Henry made 26 and Justin Dowlin, 24 while Surujpaul snared 3-17 and Vinesh Ramnarine,2-20.

Theteamswerelockedat2-2priortothe final. Henry was the best tournament’s best batsmanwith221runsandShahidMohamed wasthebestbowlerwith11wickets.

US Open 2023: Gauff beats Sabalenka to lift the title

(BBCSport)-American

teenager Coco Gauff fulfilledthepotentialshehas longpromisedbylandingher first Grand Slam title with a fightback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.

Gauff, seeded sixth, started slowly in front of an expectant home crowd but grew in confidence to wear downsecondseedSabalenka inNewYork.

Gauff,19,clincheda2-6 6-3 6-2 win on a delirious ArthurAsheStadium.

“I feel like I’m in a little bitofshockatthemoment,” Gauffsaid.

“It is a hard and expensive lesson but I don’t want to say much more. I have accepted it and I am happythatthereisnowaline

under it,” he told a press conference in Dublin on Saturday on the eve of the European qualifier against Ireland.

“IfeellikeGodputsyou through tribulations and trials and that makes this even sweeter,” added the American, who lost in her onlyothermajorsinglesfinal atthe2022FrenchOpen.

“I’m thankful for this moment. I don’t have any words.”

Australian Open champion Sabalenka, meanwhile, must wait for a secondmajortitlebutthe25year-old Belarusian can at

leastconsoleherselfwiththe knowledge she will become theworldnumberoneforthe firsttime.

Gauff will rise to a career-high third when the latest rankings are released on Monday - but claiming her first major at her home Grand Slam is what really matters.

When sealing victory with a backhand winner on her first match point, Gauff immediately fell on to the court and sat on the sideline withherheadinherhands.

Almostthewhole24,000 crowd, which provided boisterous support throughout as they willed Gaufftovictory,eruptedina frenziedcelebration.

Gauff, overcome with emotion, made a heart sign to the fans before going up to the stands to see her parentsCoreyandCandi

All three hugged and jumped in a circle as the family’s sacrifices and hard work had resulted in one of the sport’s biggest prizes

The victorious Wakenaam Eagles

Coco Gauff holds the US Open trophy aloft. (AP)

Pepsi Mike Parris School Boys & Girls Junior Boxing C/ship…

Sancho and RHJ Boxing Gym secure top honours

The Guyana Boxing Association(GBA)resumed its Pepsi Mike Parris Junior Boxing championship programme,ignitingthering attheesteemedAndrew‘Six Head’ Lewis Boxing gym, nestled in the heart of Albouystown.

Eight electrifying bouts electrified the audience, including a riveting female exhibition match-up featuringtheskilledpugilists Tofina Barker and Malia Barrod. The standout of the event was Travis Sancho, representing the Rose Hall Jammers Boxing gym. He delivered a stellar performance, seizing the coveted Best Boxer award, and concurrently securing the Best Gym award for his trainingfacility

In the early rounds, Sancho clashed with Wayne CastelliofromtheForgotten Youth Foundation (FYF) Boxing gym, competing in the Boys’47-51kg category

The initial two rounds saw an equitable exchange between the two pugilists. However, it was the Berbiciansensation,Sancho,

who managed to land a greater number of precise body-shotsonhisadversary Castellio committed a grave errorinthesecondroundby lowering his guard, providing Sancho with the opportunity to breach his defense Sancho clinched victory by unanimous decision, as determined by thejudges’scorecards.

Prodigious boxing talent

T i q u a n S a m p s o n , representing the Forgetten Youth Foundation (FYF) boxing gym, notched another impressive triumph against the composed Shemroy Wintz from the RHJ Boxing gym. Wintz decided to withdraw from the contest merely 30 secondsintothethirdround, handing Sampson an easy win.

WestIndiessettoopenOver-40s GlobalCricketCupagainstAustralia

West Indies will begin their Global Over-40s, 45overs campaign against AustraliaonSeptember19in Pakistan.

The tournament will have eight teams competing withagrandfinaleslatedfor October2.

Former Trinidad and Tobago and West Indies player Rayad Emrit is the captain and he will have exGuyana and West Indies batsman, Narsingh Deonarineashisdeputy Another player with international experience in representationofWestIndies is veteran leg-spinner Mahendra Nagamootoo in thesquadaswell.

The other six teams participating are: Pakistan, United States of America, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Nepal.

Meanwhile, Manager of the side Raj Singh has expressed confidence in the sidecomingoutvictorious.

He outlined that there is good blend of youth and experience. “We have put togetheraverygoodmixture

of competent, active, fit & experienced cricketers; the average age of the team is 43 8 years with only 4 players above 45 years of age and three of our guys have Test &/or ODI experience for the senior West Indies team, namely, Emrit, Narsingh & Nagas (Nagamootoo),” Singh related.Hefurtherstatedthat a number of other selected players have played

rofessional cricket meaning they would have

performed national duties for their respective countries.

“Several of the other players have either played for their national senior teams or national youth teams,andthey[are]allstill actively playing the awesome game of cricket to this day,” the Guyanese Singhmentioned.

According to Singh, it will be a challenging series sincetheywillplaythreesets ofback-to-backmatchesand they will be using the pink Duke balls and conditions are expected to very humid intheAsianContinent.

“It should be very competitivebutourguysare determined to do well as mostofthemarestillintheir cricketseasoninthevarious countries that they come from, so we are ready to compete,”Singhdeclared.

Singh also took the opportunity to say that Masters cricket has been growing exponentially around the world with its (Contin primary aims & objectivesoutlined

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Another captivating showdown unfolded between Ryan Roger (FYF) and Yusuf Edwards (Pace and Power Boxing gym). The match was evenly poised,headingintothethird and final round. Edwards showcased a commendable combination of right and left-handed punches, while Roger displayed a ferocious right-handjab,coupledwith

Pegasus

an exquisite upper-cut combination Edwards suffered an injury halfway through the final round, promptingtherefereetostop the contest in Roger’s favor, ruling it as a Referee StoppedContest(RSC).

Menawhile in the other five matches, Drewshawn W i l b e r e r y ( P P ) outperformed Roopesh Balgobin in the 30-32kg

category, securing victory via a split decision. Ken Harvey and Curtis Mc Donaldexhibitedimpressive performances in their respective 52-54kg and 4143kg category bouts, claiming resounding victories.

Marlando Cameron and Khumanda Alexander treated the spectators to an exhibition of heavyweight punching prowess and strategicboxingtacticsinthe Boys’ 56-59kg division match.Cameron,armedwith a longer reach, dictated the pace of the bout, despite Alexander’s persistent low right-hand combinations Cameron triumphed by a unanimousdecision.

To conclude the event, the GBA awarded winners and standout participants with well-deserved trophies andmedalsinrecognitionof t h e i r r e m a r k a b l e achievements The ForgottenYouth Foundation Boxing gym received the runner-up award, while CoachGregoryKirkofRHJ was honoured with the Best Coachaward.

Hotel & Suites

Partners

with Guyana Golf Association/ Nexgen Golf Academy

PegasusHotels&Suites,thetop-ranking hotel in the country will become the official hotel for the Guyana Golf Association, Westside Golf Course and the Nexgen Golf Academy

Tocelebratethepartnership,thelobbyof the hotel has been transformed to feature a putting green during the busy Cricket Carnival period to allow guests and visitors theopportunitytotrytheirhandatthegame.

Robert Badal, a visionary hotelier said “ThePegasusHotel&Suiteshasalwaysbeen known for pushing the boundaries and deliveringexcellentserviceandamenitiesto ourguestsandvisitors.Thisissimplyanother step in that direction, adding to our restaurants,clubs,andbarsthatmakesusthe bestoptionforvisitorstoGuyana.”

“The addition of golf through this partnership withAleem and Nexgen Golf is our way of making sure that our guests alwaysgetmorethanaroomwhentheystay atthePegasusHotel&Suites.”

Golfhasgrowntremendouslyinthepast two years mainly through the efforts of the GGA in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Guyana Tourism Authority with thousands of new players being given their first opportunity to participate in the sport.

President of the GGA Aleem Hussain expressed his gratitude to the Pegasus Hotel &Suites,“Thisistheculminationofseveral yearsofjointeffortsandwewishtothankMr

The newly installed putting green in the lobby of Pegasus.

BadalGeneral Manager Carlos Montenegro and the entire team who have made this possible for more persons to be aware and participate in golf activities. The rapid growth of the sport demonstrates our ability todevelopkeyandstrategicpartnershipsthat can impact the development of Golf in Guyana.”

As a part of the golf activities at the Pegasus Hotel & Suites, persons can participate in putting contests for prizes and register for the National Long Drive for CharityGolfChampionshiptotryand (Continuedonpage67)

Participants along with coaches pose for a photo op at the conclusion of the September edition of Pepsi Mike Parris Junior Boxing programme

Narsingh Deonarine

2023 FESUPO South American Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships

Mohamed sets new M1 Squat record on his way to 5 gold medals

Guyana’s rich medal form at t h e 1 0 t h

FESUPO Regional South American Men’s Classic P o w e r l i f t i n g Championships here in Lima,Perucontinuedonthe third day of competition, Thursday when the athletes from the ‘Land of Many Waters’ racked in a total of eight(8)medals.

Headlining the day was WazimMohamed(93kgM1 class) who, not only obliterated his only challenger to sweep all the availablegoldmedalsbutset anewFesupoMen’sMasters 1 deadlift record in the process, to cap a fabulous dayontheplatform.

Having to face multiple challengesowingtoalackof properorganisingduringthe course of the first two days, day three saw great improvements to the extent that the Fesupo executive decided to introduce a second platform to speed up the lifts as the lone one in place,couldn’thavesufficed and would have resulted in muchmorelatenightintothe weehoursofthemorning.

The organisers even introduced having presentation ceremonies during the course of the day which resulted in way less

Leroy Trotman (2nd right), Chile’s Bernado Ibenez (center), and Brazilian, Denis Gibson, are the top three athletes in the 93kg Open Class at the 10th Fesupo Championships in Peru.

- Trotman snares 3 bronze medals

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35 0kg (squat 270 0kg, benchpress180.0kg,deadlift 285 0kg) with the silver taken by Brazilian, Denis Gibson whose total was 702.5kg (squat 272.5, benchpress165.0kg,deadlift 265.0kg).

On day two, the other Guyanese debutant for Guyana, Kheon Evans did not place in the top three of the 83kg Open division despiteagoodperformance. He was plagued by a shoulder injury and, Bjorn Williamswasalsonotableto place in the 105kg Open division.

time being spent at the competitionarena.

As their female colleagues(SarahSanmogan and Keisha Abrigo) did on the opening day of the competition, Mohamed and Trotman ensured that the medal count for Guyana increased,handsomely

Tapia Hidalgo Gustavo

Enrique of Chile, Mohamed’s only opponent as Coimbra David of Brazil who was registered to compete did not do so, Mohamed bettered his Chilean rival in all the lifts. His best squat was 240.0kg, benchpress165.0kg,deadlift 272.5kg, and a new Fesupo record whilst his total was

677.5.

Mohamed who also entered the South American Men’s Classic Bench Press Championships, pressed his way to the gold. Enrique’s scores were squat 202.5kg, benchpress 132.5, deadlift 232.5kg,andtotal,567.5.

Leroy ‘The Underdog’ Trotman, battled in the

Men’s Open 93kg category and landed the overall bronze apart from bronze medals in the squat (240.0kg) and deadlift (285.0kg). He registered a benchpress of 142.5kg for a totalof667.5kg.

The gold medal was taken by Chile’s Bernado Ibenez with a total of

Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2023… Fantastic Fletcher fires

Patriots to first win of season

St Kitts and Nevis

Patriotsearnedtheirfirstwin of the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a thrilling four wicketvictoryovertheSaint LuciaKings.

ThePatriotswonthetoss and chose to field first, with 22yearoldspinnerAshmead Nedd producing a clinical spelltohelprestricttheSaint LuciaKingsto149/7after20 overs Shadrack Descarte was the stand-out in the King’s innings, scoring 43 off31balls.

ThechasebythePatriots was dominated by a sparkling innings from Andre Fletcher, his 93 not out taking the Patriots over the finish line with one ball

to spare, despite the King’s spin trio of Khary Pierre, Roston Chase and Sikandar Raza taking wickets throughout the innings, it was not to be enough as the Patriotsgotovertheline.

Saint Lucia Kings openedtheirinningswiththe experienced duo of Colin MunroandJohnsonCharles, however, Munro would lose his wicket in the third over, before Sean Williams and RostonChasewouldbothbe dismissed in quick succession to leave the Kings reeling at 22-3 after five overs. Ashmead Nedd and Benny Howell were particularly effective with the ball during this period.

Shadrack Descarte would then rebuild the innings for the Kings, a 73-run partnership helping to drive the side to 149/7 after 20 overs.

Evin Lewis would lose his wicket to the spin of Roston Chase in the second over of the Patriot’s chase.

Saint Lucia Kings would utilise further spin in the powerplay, with Khary Pierre taking the wickets of Will Smeed and Jyd Goolie. Despite this,Andre Fletcher launched a counter-attack to give the Patriots hope of a victory Sikandar Raza then took the big wicket of Sherfane Rutherford to set upatensefinale.

Alzarri Joseph would

concede just one over in a magnificent penultimate over to swing the momentum towards the Kings, but it was eventually Andre Fletcher, who was battlinginjury,whoscoreda sixinthefinalovertochase downthe150runtargetwith oneballremaining.

SaintLuciaKingswillbe hoping to bounce back tomorrow evening as they face Trinbago Knight Riders.

Match details: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 150/6 (Fletcher 93*, Rutherford 17; Pierre 2/18, Chase 2/25) beatSaintLuciaKings149/7 (Descarte 43, Charles 42; Nedd 2/14, Howell 2/31) by fourwickets

Despite,Guyana’smedal tallygoingintothefinalday, Saturday with Masters 4 athlete, Naranjan Singh the only athlete to lift in the Equipped contest was as follows. Gold 11; Silver 2; Bronze5. T h e G A P L F i s expressing sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National SportsCommission,Guyana Olympic Association, John Fernandes Limited, the National Milling Company of Guyana, and 592Tees for making the team’s trip to

Ashmead Nedd (R) was impressive with a spell of 2 – 14. He celebrates a run-out with Jyd Goolie during his spell. (Getty Images)

MSC finales slated for this weekend slated

Matarkai Sports Council AmerindianHeritageGames Semifinals and final are slated for Fitzburg Recreational Ground on September 9 and 10 starting at10:00hrseachday

Males and Females teams will participate in cricket, football and volleyball for the right to represent Matarkai at the Regional Heritage Games slated for Mabaruma on September 15-17, and a chance to represent Region one at National Heritage Sports Slated for September 28-October1.

In the female Cricket semifinals fixture for Saturday,anintensebattleis anticipated as PK Super Squad will clash with Sebai SC in semifinal one while Arakaka SC will take on Matthews Ridge SC in semifinal#2.

Meanwhile, in the male cricket semifinal two, Four Miles SC will battle Arakaka, the winner will takeonSebaiSCinthefinal onSunday

In the male football fixtures:MatthewsRidgeFC willtakeonhostFitzburgFC in game one, Baramita FC will match skills with Sebai FCingame#2.Arakakawill take on the winner from game one or two in a draw, forasemifinalplayoff.

In the female football finalslatedforSunday,Sebai FCwillclashwithOronoque FC and in the female Volleyball fixture, Sebai SC will take on a PK mixed team.

According to newly elected President of MSC,

Mr Jason Ramjohn, “the Matarkai Heritage Games commenced on August 27 with the intention to give e v e r y c o m m u n i t y throughout Matarkai Sub region an equal opportunity to participate in the sporting disciplines, with the hope thatthemostsuccessfulteam advance to the regional tournament schedule for Mabaruma then onto Amerindian Heritage Sport in Georgetown.’” He added, that the playoff attracted great support from fans and eachcommunity

“The Vision of MSC is notjusttohaveplayoffonly aroundAmerindianHeritage gamesbut,weareworkingto materialised our annual Matarkai day of sports, we will focus on educational programmes like spelling bee competitions, youth engagement on STI, counseling and youth empowerment,” added Mr Ramjohn.

In closing, Mr Ramjohn is encouraging persons to come out and support MSC gamesandthosewhowishto exhibit and sell Amerindian Cuisine and crafts on the weekend day of sports, to kindly contact him on tele# 662 3577 for the necessary arrangement.

The reigning two-times National Heritage Football Champions; PK United will be defending their bragging rightsatthisyear’sNational HeritageSports.

Matarkai Sports Council wouldliketoexpressthanks to the following sponsors: Ms. Sally De Goias for the 15 medals, Mickey’s

Confectionary for the Champion Female Cricket Trophy,Ms.AnnisaThomas for the 2nd place Male football trophy, Regional Chairman Mr. Brentnol Ashley and the RDC, M a t a r k a i N D C , International Imports and Supplies, Tarique Deonarine, Gailann Kellman, Guyana Gold Board and Mr. David Samaroo.

PK Female Super Squad

makes successful start to Nations League campaign

Glasgow’shat-trickhighlightsGoldenJaguars5-1win ...Guyana

ByRawleToney

The spectators at the Antigua and Barbuda

Football Association (ABFA) technical centre witnessed an extraordinary performance by Omari Glasgow, as the 19-year-old scored his first international hat-trick in the Golden Jaguars’ impressive 5-1

victory, marking the start of this season’s CONCACAF NationsLeague.

Guyana, grouped with Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, and Puerto Rico, will be delighted to secure three points as they aim to qualify directly for League A.

Under the guidance of

Coach Jamaal Shabazz, the Golden Jaguars displayed dominance right from the start, with Glasgow seizing the opportunity 14 minutes intothematch.

The Chicago Fire forward capitalized on a back pass to the Antiguan goalkeeper, effortlessly puttingGuyanaahead1-0.

Glasgow continued to trouble the defenders and earned a penalty in the 28th minute due to a handball insidethe18-yardbox.

Stepping up confidently, Glasgow converted the penalty, securing his second goal of the game in his 15th internationalappearance.

In the 33rd minute,

Kelsey Benjamin had a double for Guyana against Antigua and Barbuda.

KelseyBenjamin,whohada remarkable performance with a brace, extended Guyana’sleadto3-0.

However, just before halftime,RaheemDeterville pulled one back forAntigua andBarbuda,makingit3-1.

In the second half, the Golden Jaguars were determined to add more goalstotheirtally

Benjamin completed his double in the 62nd minute, further strengthening Guyana’spositionat4-1.

With complete control over the game, the team showcased their technical skills and fluid ball movement, making it seem likeatrainingsession.

In the 87th minute, a sublime sequence of passes fromJeremyGarretttoLiam Gordon, then to Kadel Daniel and finally to Glasgow, resulted in a stunning goal that could be consideredoneofthebestof

theNationsLeague. Glasgow, receiving the ball on the left wing, skillfully cut inside the penalty area, evading three defenders, and unleashed a powerfulright-footedvolley into the top right corner of thenet.

The crowd erupted in applause as Glasgow completedhishat-trickand scoredhis10thinternational goal. The Golden Jaguars will now return home for their next match against The Bahamas on September 12attheNationalTrackand FieldCentre,startingat6:00 pm.

Following that, Guyana will travel to Puerto Rico on October 14, followedby thereturnfixtureonOctober 17.

On November 18, they will face The Bahamas once again, and on November21,theywillhost AntiguaandBarbuda.

Horse race meet and Gymkhana slated for Cane Grove on September 17

A grand horse race meet, Gymkhana and Fun Day is slated for the Cane Grove S Turn Dam at Mahaica Region 4 Demerara on Sunday, September17.

The popular venue will beahiveofactivitieswhere a number of events are slatedtotakeplace.

The event which is beingorganizedbypopular horse race personalities, Duff,McKenzieTrevorand Sancho will have a number of attractive cash prizes, trophies and other prizes available.

A number of top notch events are on the card with the event for J class horses beingthemainevent.

Thewinnerofthatevent is slated to take home a

sumptuous $120,000 and trophy Other events on the day are for L, K, two-year old animals, one for Cow Horses, for cart horses and unclassified animals, among others, all over 5 furlongs.

A large crowd is expected to be in attendance. ‘Turfites’ will be entertained by popular musical sounds while there will be Bar-B-Que and a well-stockedbar

Some of the animals alreadyslatedtoparticipate are Spice, Score Eval, Red Girl, Milk and Rice, Dr Evil, Bruck Up House, Black Time, Eldorado Queen, Bolt and Nut, Dr Switch and Short Boss among others (Samuel Whyte)

MVP Jaikaran leads DCC to inaugural Republic Bank GCB U23 title

Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) stormed to the inaugural Republic Bank U23 Super50 title, after trouncing North Essequibo by 124 runs during yesterday’s exciting finals heldattheBourdaGround.

Both champs qualified after winning their respective county finals and in keeping their form, DCC rackedup278battingfirst.

Leading the charge was Man-of-the-match Brandon Jaikaran who hit a classy 74 with 4 fours and a pair of sixes.Supportcamefromhis fellow opening partner, SachinSinghwhohad42off 43 balls (3x4,3x6) along with 26 apiece from Jaden Campbell and Indarjeet Nanan.

NorthEssequibobowlers operated with decent efficiency, led by Rajindra Ramballi (3-48) and Natron Gill(2-33).

Replying to almost 300 runs would have never been

easy and North Essequibo found that out as they only could muster 153-7 by the timeoversexpired.

Carl Gelgeous (43), Quency Simpson (31), Govinda Tuslie (20) and Ramballi 19, toiled with bat for Essequibo. Bowling for DCC was in the hands of

Ezekiel Wilson (3-28) and DCC skipper Nkosi Beaton (2-13) stemmed the flow of runsaheadofthevictory

Most Wickets in the finalswenttoWilsonforhis 3wickets.

However, the star of the moment was Jaikaran who was undoubtedly the form

MassyWomenCaribbeanPremierLeague2023…

Guyana Amazon Warriors sink TKR to book spot in final

Guyana Amazon Warriorssecured theirplaceinthe Massy Women’s Premier League (WCPL) final through a comfortable win against defending champions,TrinbagoKnight Riders.

After winning the toss and batting first, the Trinbago Knight Riders struggled to make an impact throughout the innings, fallingto72alloutwithjust two batters reaching double figures.

The visitors had no problems as they chased the Knight Riders’ total with morethan12overstospare, thanks to Sophie Devine’s 200strikerateknock.

Orla Prendergast struggledtogetgoingonher WCPLdebut,scoring9from 10 balls before she was dismissed. Deandra Dottin kepthopesaliveasshedugin for 25 from 21 balls after KyciaKnight’sstartcameto anend.Butwhenthecaptain fellat60/6,itdidn’ttakelong for the Warriors’bowlers to finish off the hosts’ lower

GuyanaAmazon Warriors’Sophie Devine bulldozed her way to an unbeaten 38. (Getty Images)

manforhisteaminthefinal battle, copped a double award as he was named finals MVP also award for MostRuns.

At the post-match

presentation,GCBSecretary Ronald Williams hailed the tournament for being outstanding.Headdeditwas

important to secure

sponsorship for the

tournament and lauded the sponsors for their full support, especially with them title sponsoring the ongoing Republic Bank CaribbeanPremierLeague.

order

The Warriors set their impression on the chase immediately, taking 11 runs offthefirstoverinpursuitof 73. Devine continued on with her fine form to reach 38 from 19 balls, finishing theinningswithasixtobook aplaceinthefinalagainstthe BarbadosRoyals.

Dottin had the only moment of enjoyment with the ball for the hosts when she dismissed Suzie Bates

for a run-a-ball 18. Captain Stafanie Taylor helped finished off the chase, cominginforanunbeaten50 partnership with Devine to win the game inside eight overs.

Match details: Guyana Amazon Warriors 78/1 (Devine 38*, Bates 18*; Dottin 1/12) beat Trinbago KnightRiders72(Dottin25, K y c i a K n i g h t 1 3 ; Ramharack 3/12, Patil 2/10) byninewickets

Republic Bank GCB U23 Super50 champs DCC pose with GCB executives as well as Executive sponsors from Republic bank.

GuyanaAmazon Warriorssink TKRtobook spotinfinal

Omari Glasgow scored his first international Hat-trick in Guyana’s 5-1 win overAntigua and Barbuda.

Mohamed Wazim shares the podium with second-placed Chilean, Bernado Ibenez. Guyanese Level 11 IPF Referee, AndrewAustin is at right.

GuyanaAmazon Warriors celebrate a Trinbago Knight Riders wicket during their semifinal playoff in the Massy WCPL. (Getty Images)