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Asingle mother and her four children have been left homeless after an early morning fire ripped through their Free Yard, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home.
Stephanie Cecil said she was awakened shortly after 05:30h on Tuesday by screams alerting her that the two-bedroom house was on fire.
“I heard my cousin’s son calling my name… and when I came out, I see my house on fire,” the visibly shaken woman recalled while standing in front of the charred remains of the building with three of her children.
The blaze completely gutted the wooden-and-concrete structure, leaving only blackened beams, twisted zinc sheets, and debris scattered across the yard.
Cecil, who works with a private security service, said she had returned home around 23:30h on Monday after work and secured the house before leaving with her children to spend the
night at her mother’s nearby home after allegedly receiving threatening messages from her former partner.
According to the woman, she had gone to the house to collect a few items because she feared for her safety.
Cecil showed this publication WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by the man, including one which read, “Me coming tonight for you” and another stating, “Look out for me.”
She also showed a photograph allegedly sent to her depicting the man holding what appeared to be a firearm.
Cecil said she suspects her former partner may have been involved in the fire, pointing to the threatening messages allegedly sent to her hours before the blaze and information she said residents later shared with her about surveillance footage from the area.
She said residents later told her that surveillance footage from the area allegedly showed someone en-
tering the yard shortly before the fire erupted.
According to the security guard, the fire has left her and her children with nothing.
“I don’t have a valuable thing. It’s just my clothes, my bed, my children’s papers, textbooks, and just a tablet and a phone went in the house,” she said.
The mother of four explained that the house was not connected to electricity and relied only on solar power, leading her to suspect foul play.
Police visited the scene and took statements as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues. However, no one has been arrested.
The fire has left the family displaced and uncertain about their next move.
“I don’t know what to do now,” the distraught mother said.
Persons willing to assist the family can contact Cecil on telephone number (592) 634-3115.
MAY 28, 2026
The Berbice Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic on: Thursday, May 28 –14:40h–16:10h and Friday, May 29 – 15:20h–16:50h
Parika and Supenaam departure times – 05:00h, 10:00h-12:00h, 16:00h, 18:30h daily.
Thundery showers are expected during the day, easing briefly in the evening before returning overnight. Temperatures are expected to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius.
Winds: East-North-Easterly to Easterly between 3.12 metres and 4.91 metres.
High Tide: 14:42h reaching a maximum height of 2.38 metres.
Low Tide: 08:16h and 20:28h reaching minimum heights of 0.75 metre and 0.83 metre.
President Dr Irfaan Ali says that the constitutional reform process in Guyana must be undertaken with utmost care, emphasising that it is not a contest for advantage but a national responsibility with a focus on the long-term interest of the country and its people.
“Constitutional reform must be approached with care. Not as a contest for advantage, not as a weapon of division, but as a solemn national responsibility with the long-term interest of Guyana and future generations at its centre,” the Guyanese leader stressed during his address at the national flag-raising ceremony on Monday evening to usher in Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary.
The current 21-member Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) was sworn in by President Ali in 2024 after the highly-anticipated Constitution Reform Commission Act was passed in the National Assembly in 2022.
The Act sought to establish a commission to review the country’s supreme laws, outlining the key areas that should be considered for potential reforms. These include the fundamental rights of citizens, Indigenous peoples’ rights, rights of children, the eradication of discrimination, enhancement of race relations, promotion of ethnic security and equal opportunity, safeguarding minority rights, electoral reforms, economic, political, and cultural rights, fiduciary responsibility, and bolstering integrity in public office, as well as the functioning of the National Assembly and local Government.
During the April 3, 2024 swearing-in ceremony, President Ali had told the Commission members that while these areas are wide-ranging, they are not exhaustive in their scope of work. He further noted that the Constitution must be drafted in clear and accessible language that is comprehensible to the average individual. This, according to the Head of State, would ensure that all citizens understand their rights and obligations, thereby facilitating active participation in the democratic process and reinforcing the mutual understanding between the Government and the governed.
Former act-
ing Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh (retired), was appointed by the President as the Chairman of the Commission. The other members included representatives from the various political parties in the previous 12th Parliament and civil society representatives.
They are Attorney General Anil Nandlall, along with Ministers Gail Teixeira, Dr Frank Anthony, Pauline Sukhai, and Kwame McCoy for the People’s Progressive Party/
Civic (PPP/C) Government; Vincent Alexander, Sherwood Lowe, Ganesh Mahipal, and previously Nigel Hughes for the then A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Opposition; while Timothy Jonas was the other political appointee, representing the joinder parties that held one seat in the last National Assembly; Labour Movement Representative Aslim Singh; National Toshaos Council Representative Derrick John; Private
Sector Representative Ramesh Persaud; Women’s Representative Kim Kyte-Thomas; Youth Representative Dr Josh Kanhai; Muslim Representative Imran Ally; Hindu Representative Radha Krishna Sharma; Christian Representative Keoma Griffith; Farmers’ Representative Adrian Anamayah; and the Guyana Bar Association Representative Kamal Ramkarran.
However, following the September 2025 General and Region Elections, there were significant shifts in the political make-up in the 65-member Parliament. The PPP/C Government cemented its Parliamentary majority with 36 seats. But the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), a new political party formed by US-sanctioned and now indicted businessman Azruddin Mohamed, secured the spot as the main Parliamentary opposition with 16 seats, effectively demoting the PNC-led APNU to a minority opposition party with just 12 seats and kicking out the AFC from the National Assembly. The former coalition partners had contested the 2025 polls separately.
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Guyana’s emergence as a global participant in advanced healthcare innovation marks another one of the country’s most significant developments in the nation’s modern history. The successful completion of the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery, linking Georgetown to India across approximately 20,000 kilometres, was a pronouncement that Guyana intends to compete in the most advanced spaces of medicine, science and innovation.
For decades, discussions about healthcare development in small developing states often centred on limitations, limited infrastructure, shortages of specialised expertise, and restricted access to cuttingedge medical technologies. Tuesday’s achievement challenged those assumptions in emphatic fashion. By hosting a procedure that has now entered the global medical record books, Guyana demonstrated that geographical size or historical constraints no longer determine a nation’s ability to participate in the future.
President Dr Irfaan Ali’s description of Guyana “leapfrogging to 2050 and beyond” may sound ambitious to some observers, yet the events surrounding the telesurgery provide clear evidence that this ambition is rooted in deliberate planning and strategic investment. Nations that succeed in the modern era are often those willing to invest ahead of their current circumstances. The global economy increasingly rewards countries that position themselves early within industries driven by technology, innovation and specialised knowledge. Healthcare is among the most critical of those sectors.
Importantly, this initiative extends beyond symbolic achievement, as the acquisition of the SSI Mantra 3 robotic surgical system, coupled with the establishment of an international training hub in Guyana, shows a long-term investment in human capital. Advanced medical systems alone do not transform healthcare. Transformation occurs when local professionals are trained, institutions are strengthened and systems are developed to sustain expertise over generations.
The decision to ensure Guyanese surgeons, nurses, biomedical technicians and other healthcare personnel receive specialised international training is therefore particularly significant. The successful robotic inguinal hernia repair conducted by a Guyanese surgical team immediately after the historic telesurgery illustrated that this initiative is already producing local capacity. Dr Hemraj Ramcharran’s achievement as the first Guyanese and first surgeon in the English-speaking Caribbean to conduct robotic surgery is a milestone for the medical profession as well as for national development itself.
President Ali’s vision of Guyana serving as a regional hub for robotic surgery and specialised training has the potential to reshape healthcare delivery across the Caribbean. Many Caribbean states continue to face challenges associated with specialist shortages and high overseas treatment costs. A regional centre for advanced robotic surgery and medical training could significantly reduce those burdens while improving patient access to world-class care closer to home.
Such a development would also strengthen Guyana’s role within regional integration efforts. Caribbean cooperation has traditionally focused on trade, education and diplomacy. Advanced healthcare collaboration presents another frontier through which the region can deepen partnerships and improve collective resilience. The prospect of Guyana becoming a centre for robotic surgical training and telemedicine reflects a strategic understanding that national progress and regional advancement are increasingly interconnected.
Equally noteworthy is the timing of the achievement, as conducting the procedure during Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations carried powerful symbolism. Independence anniversaries often encourage reflection on national identity and progress. This accomplishment shifted attention away from ceremonial remembrance alone and directed focus toward future possibilities. It signalled confidence in Guyana’s capacity not simply to participate in global advancement, but to contribute meaningfully to it.
The implications for citizens living in remote communities may ultimately prove among the most transformative outcomes of this initiative. Telemedicine and robotic surgical technologies offer the possibility of overcoming longstanding geographical barriers to specialised healthcare. In countries where hinterland populations often face significant travel challenges to access advanced medical services, precision robotic systems and remote medical capabilities could dramatically improve healthcare equity.
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony’s description of this moment as the beginning of “a new era of medicine in Guyana” appears well founded. Modern healthcare increasingly depends upon digital integration, precision technologies and highly specialised expertise. Nations that invest early in these areas are likely to secure long-term advantages in healthcare quality, medical education and research capacity.
Naturally, sustaining this momentum will require continued investment, careful management and institutional discipline.
At a time when many developing countries remain consumers of innovation created elsewhere, Guyana has positioned itself as an active participant in shaping the future of modern medicine.
By Pavitra ramharack
In my secondary school days, we had our fair share of school fights, but those fights looked vastly different from what we see today. Back then, a school fight started with angry words and threats, then led to a few slaps or a cuff and one or two badly aimed kicks. There were always a few friends hanging around trying to break up the fight and keeping their eyes out for adults. Just one glimpse of a teacher, approaching adult or Police led to everyone present quickly fleeing in different directions.
Yes, we had a healthy fear and respect for our elders. It was incredibly rare that stories of these fights would be told to parents, because our parents would not tolerate any display of indiscipline. No doubt, punishment would have been dished out at home for being involved or even being too close a spectator.
Modern-day school fights have taken on a new dimension. School fights now are akin to gang wars by minors in uniform. Adults are afraid to intervene, as this may result in injury or harm, as recent events have demonstrated. Charges, suspensions, expulsions and Police presence do not seem to deter our youths.
Fights are extreme and not restricted to our male students alone. There is a growing trend of girls being actively involved, displaying a level of aggression that may be a telltale sign of a more serious issue that needs to be addressed.
The aftermath of school fights is something that should be considered. Recently, there was one child so badly injured that it appears he was lying unconscious in the roadway and was almost run over by a car. There have been fights where children were shown bleeding from various blows to
their faces and heads.
Uniforms have been torn to pieces and the contents of school bags emptied and destroyed. No doubt, many of the children who were on the receiving end not only suffered physical damage but would now suffer from various forms of psychological damage.
Imagine their fear of returning to school, of being the victim of a fight again and believing that no one in or outside the school compound is capable of offering protection.
Parents, having been informed that their child has been injured, would rush home from work or, in some instances, to the hospital. Money would be spent on medical expenses and time off required to care for the injured child. This can be seen as an insult to injury. Just imagine your child has already been a victim and, now, the parents must expend monies they had not budgeted for due to the acts of violence by someone else.
Parents need to start seriously considering legal action for personal injury. Yes, parents can bring an action. Not directly against the minors, but against their parents, who would be the next friend of the minor.
A civil claim in personal injury does not necessarily mean that repayment of medical bills alone will be sought. It is time we consider all aspects of the damage done by these children. In a civil claim, compensation should be sought for damage to school uniforms and replacement of school bags and books. Money for loss of income for parents who need to stay home to care for the injured child or pay for a carer to assist them, or where children have suffered trauma and need the assistance of therapists, can also be sought.
Parents, in going to the court,
should also consider seeking relief for aggravated damages. In our legal system, aggravated damages relate to the humiliation and mental suffering that the victim experienced and endured.
Imagine a child being beaten, insulted and cursed in the presence of countless schoolmates and the public at large. Then, a video which was recorded is uploaded to social media and shared by strangers. The video makes it possible for a larger audience to witness the events, further adding to the victim’s humiliation.
Understandably, some parents may not be in a position to pay for legal services. This is where the Legal Aid and Advisory Authority can render assistance. Aside from this, if one looks closely enough, there are always some firms willing to assist.
The flip side may well be that the victim’s parents are unwilling to bring action, as they believe that the aggressor’s family may not be in a position to pay any award by the court. But judgements by the court can be registered against persons, and there are various means of collecting.
People are motivated by different factors in life. It seems clear that some parents, in disciplining or expecting better from their children, are not motivated by the fear of imprisonment for their child.
Some are not even motivated by the thought of their child being removed from the education system. However, perhaps, when their child’s actions or behaviour affect them financially, then maybe they will be more inclined towards ensuring better conduct and behaviour.
(T&T Guardian)
(Pavitra Ramharack is head of chambers at Pavitra Ramharack Attorneys at Law)
…as AG leads delegation to 62 CFATF Plenary and Working
Guyana is urging the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) to introduce continuous training and education within the judiciaries across the region in order to strengthen their understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws.
This call was made by Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, who is currently attending CFATF’s 62nd Plenary and Working Group Meetings in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from May 24 to 28.
According to a statement from his chambers, during Wednesday’s plenary discussions, AG Nandlall underscored the need for improvements in the rate of convictions and successful forfeiture of proceeds of crime, which he says are unfortunately low across the region.
He also emphasised the need for greater sensitisation of the judiciary in respect of the interpretation and application of the AML/ CFT legislation. To this end, the AG called upon CFATF to urgently create an institutional relationship with the judiciary across the region that will result in training and continuous education on the intricacies of the AML/CFT statutory framework, as it is peculiar and oftentimes not properly appreciated.
Nandlall emphasised that judicial interpretation in asset recovery and confiscation proceedings should take into account the FATF methodology, international standards, and the broader objectives underpinning the administration of justice in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and organised crime. He noted that judicial appreciation of the policy rationale behind AML/ CFT measures is essential
to ensuring that confiscation and forfeiture regimes operate effectively and consistently with international obligations.
“Perhaps the time is ripe to invite nominees of the judiciary to attend plenary meetings, as this would give them first-hand insight into our international obligations and the recommendations which underlie the unique statutory provisions reflected in the legislation,” AG Nandlall stated.
The AG is leading Guyana’s delegation at the major CFATF event, comprising representatives from several competent authorities responsible for Guyana’s AML/CFT framework.
The delegation includes Governor of the Bank of Guyana Dr Gobind Ganga, Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Matthew Langevine, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) Fazil Karimbaksh, AML/CFT Officer of the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs Rommel St Hill, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Diana O’Brien, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Natasha Backer, Deputy Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Jimmy Reece, Legal Officer at the Ministry of Natural Resources Visal Stram, Risk Officer II (AML/CFT) at the Guyana Revenue Authority Narefa GhanieMangal, Legal Officer and Compliance Officer of the Cooperatives Department at the Ministry of Labour Alyea Williams, Legal and Compliance Manager at the Guyana Gold Board Melissa Smith, and Compliance Officer at the Gaming Authority Victor Herbert.
The four-day plenary
and working group meetings focus extensively on regional and international AML/CFT developments, including ongoing discussions on lessons learnt from the fourth round of mutual evaluations as member states prepare for the transition into the fifth-round assessment process under the FATF methodology.
Particular attention is being placed on enhancing effectiveness ratings, strengthening institutional coordination, improving
beneficial ownership transparency, increasing the use of financial intelligence, and advancing asset recovery and confiscation frameworks across the region.
Meanwhile, it was also noted that Guyana is also engaged in discussions relating to its upcoming compliance obligations under the CFATF follow-up process. Guyana is scheduled to undergo a follow-up report process in November 2026 and is expected to be assessed for re-ratings in
November 2027 as part
of its continued efforts to demonstrate technical compliance and effectiveness under the FATF standards.
Earlier in the week, the Guyanese delegation participated in several technical working groups addressing mutual evaluations, compliance monitoring, typologies, operational cooperation, and technical assistance initiatives aimed at strengthening regional capacity to detect, investigate, prosecute, and deter financial crimes.
Later this year, Guyana is scheduled to host a number of crucial regional initiatives and activities as part of its continued commitment to strengthening
regional cooperation and enhancing national and regional security architecture. These include the hosting of the Asset Recovery InterAgency Network for the Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB) annual conference in July 2026, which will bring together regional and international experts involved in asset recovery and inter-agency cooperation in combating transnational crime.
Guyana will also host a CFATF Assessors’ Training Programme during September/October 2026, through which participants will receive specialised training in conducting mutual evaluations and assessing countries’ compliance with FATF standards. The programme will include the training of several personnel from Guyana in various relevant sectors as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s technical capacity and regional leadership in AML/CFT matters.
Guyana was given a clean bill of health at the conclusion of the country’s mutual evaluation exercise carried out by the CFATF in 2024.
According to the AG Chambers, the country now hopes to fare even better in its upcoming follow-up evaluation in 2027.
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Sets A Venn diagram is a representation of two or more sets
For example,
•The universal set is a rectangle outlining the space in which all values within the smaller sets are found. The universal set is denoted using U.
•The set A is shown using a circle and labelled A.
•The set B is shown using a circle and labelled B.
•Set A and set B overlap, showing the items which are in set A and in set B. This is called the intersection
Example 1
This Venn diagram shows the set of numbers U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10} which have been sorted into factors of 10 (F) and even numbers (E).
In this set:
•All numbers 1−10 are represented on the Venn diagram.
•The factors of 10 appear within F.
•The even numbers appear within E.
•The numbers that are both factors of 10 and even numbers appear in the intersection of F and E.
•The numbers that are not factors of 10 or even numbers are outside of the circles
Example 2 Below is a group of coloured 2D shapes.
Place the following shapes into a Venn diagram categorised into the two sets:
•A = {Squares}
•B = {Blue} Here we have the two sets, “Square” and “Blue”.
Placing each shape into the correct part of the Venn diagram one at a time, we have the solution:
Practice
1. The universal set U contains the numbers from 11 to 30. Draw a Venn diagram to represent the information from the two sets.
2. The universal set U = {A, I, O, K, P, E, S, U, Y, H}. Draw a Venn diagram with the following sets:
•A = {Vowels}
•B = {No curved lines}
3. A list of random numbers is generated by a computer.
Draw a Venn diagram with the following sets:
•A = {Decimal}
•B = {Negative number}
Look at the image above. Do you see how the arrows fit together and leave no space between them? This is called a tessellation. Let’s make one of our own!
Materials:
• Paper
• Cardstock
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Tape
• Colouring Supplies (optional)
Instructions
1. Using the cardstock, draw a simple design and cut it out.
2. Choose a method for displaying your tessellation. You can cut out many of these shapes from cardstock to make a puzzle, or you can use the one cut-out to trace the shape onto your paper.
3. Line up the edges and
trace your design or fit another piece next to it. Repeat to fill your page, making sure there are no gaps between your shapes.
4. If you want, colour in your new design!
(Adapted from childsci.org, frugalfun4boys.com)
By Dannie aBse
FOR HANOCH BARTOV
I Citizen Dov walking on Mount Carmel heard Agnon speaking Yiddish to a companion. “How can you,” complained Dov, “a five-star scholar, a great Hebrew author, a Nobel-prize winner, prophet amongst men, Solomon amongst Kings, a genuine, first-class somebody (destined for a State Funeral), how can you speak Yiddish?”
“Observe which way we’re walking,” replied Agnon. “Downhill. Downhill, I always speak Yiddish. Uphill—back forth into singing, ye mountains— uphill, I speak the language of Isaiah.”
II
Dov, you know Hebrew, you also know Yiddish. Did you not speak to God in Hebrew when you spoke to men in Yiddish?
All those used-up, ascetic centuries of studying the evidence of 22 consonants; the 23rd would not have destroyed the world.
Now in Hebrew, bellicose, you say, “Go away.” Once, softly in Yiddish, you begged, “Leave me alone.”
Tell me, what’s the word for “mercy” in Hebrew? In Yiddish, “mercy” must have many synonyms.
Say now in Yiddish: “Exile. Pogrom. Wandering. Holocaust.” Say now in Hebrew: “Blessed Art Thou O Lord.”
(Source: Poetry [October/November 1987])
Start or end your story with a sensory detail (something that evokes scent, texture, taste, sight, and/or sound).
Recognising the wealth of resources available within the diaspora, the Guyanese Government will soon roll out an initiative that will see overseas-based Guyanese be given the opportunity to directly participate in the country’s development.
This was announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday evening, where he revealed that the Government is looking to secure funding from within the Guyanese Diaspora for major public projects.
“I want to announce that the Government of Guyana will launch a special bond, a diaspora bond, to raise funds from the diaspora for investment in public infrastructure projects in Guyana. So, within one week, we’ll be launching the diaspora bond,” the Head of State declared.
He added, “So, members of the diaspora, here is your opportunity to make your contribution and to be part of the massive transformation taking place in our country.”
The Guyanese Government has long been looking to unlock financing within the diaspora to drive a number of largescale national projects, with President Ali only recently promising strong returns on those investments.
During a recent armchair discussion at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, an American think tank housed on the campus of
Rice University in Houston, Texas, the Guyanese leader noted that his Government is creating attractive investment opportunities for the diaspora to capitalise on.
“Our diaspora is in a special and unique position… But now I think [we have to look at] how do we unlock their financing? How do we create opportunities for their investments, and I think that is what is exciting for them. And we are on a path of launching a few important projects of national importance for national security that we believe they could invest in with a very good return,” the President noted during the event held earlier this month.
EoIs for major projects
Those remarks came just weeks after the Guyanese Government issued a preliminary call for investors to support two major projects in the country – the cooking gas bottling plant and fertiliser facility, which will utilise natural gas that will be brought onshore via the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Phase Two Project at Wales, West Bank, Demerara.
In the invite for Preliminary Expressions of Interest (EoIs), the Government made it clear that preference will be given to Guyanese investors, including those in the diaspora, to be part of the entities that would be set up for these energy projects.
This is in keeping with previous commitments by
the Government to ensure that Guyanese citizens, both here and abroad, have a stake in major projects and actively participate in the country’s development.
For the Guyana Ammonia and Urea Plant Inc (GAUP), which is pegged at US$300 million, the Government is targeting investments with a cap of US$5 million per investor.
Additionally, the Guyana Gas Bottling and Logistics Company Inc (GGBLC), which is estimated at US$40 million, has a cap of US$1 million per investor. However, it was noted that interested parties may indicate the maximum amounts they are willing to invest for both projects.
According to the EoI invite, which has since closed off, investors can assume a Government guarantee of a 10 per cent annual return on both projects. Moreover, both GAUP and GGBLC will be private companies and not publicly traded entities. It was further explained that this is only a preliminary expression of interest. Based on the response, the Government will then structure appropriate details of the investment and make a formal call for investments.
Meanwhile, days after his comments in Houston, President Ali encouraged members of the diaspora to explore investing in vacation homes in Guyana’s model smart and sustainable city along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, Silica City.
In addition, another new political party, Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), managed to get one seat on the opposition’s side.
These changes to the current parliamentary composition had raised the need for amendments to the Constitutional Reform Commission Act, which caters to five representatives from the Government and five from the Parliamentary opposition, including four from the main opposition party and one from the joinder parties, which no longer exists.
Already, AFC’s Nigel Hughes has resigned from the commission.
Nevertheless, the work of the Constitution Reform Commission is ongoing.
Just last week, Attorney General Nandlall said the Commission is operational and is preparing an outreach programme intended to gather public input across the country.
The Commission met to iron out the details of the public outreaches.
However, Nandlall told
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Guyana Times on Thursday that in addition to the public engagements, persons would also have the opportunity to submit their recommendations to the Commission for consideration.
“The Commission is currently finalising its workplan, which includes, very shortly, the invitation of written submissions and recommendations from the public. And that would be followed by public consultations,” the AG indicated.
“In that city, modernity will meet tradition. And tradition will be an envelope in the environment. It is designed to be a city of sustainability, a city of wellness, a city of the future… And we want at least 25 per cent of this city to be dedicated to meeting the needs of the diaspora,” he posited while addressing the Guyanese diaspora in Canada during an engagement at the Pearson Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
Showing a promotional video depicting the layout and design of Silica City, the Guyanese leader contended that, “Visuals give you a better understanding of what we are planning… I want you to see what the city will look like so that those of you who want to own your vacation home, own your second home, or invest in your home in Guyana can be part of Silica City… Here is your opportunity.”
Located approximately 40 kilometres (km) from Georgetown and 5km from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Silica City is designed as a climate-resilient urban ecosystem that integrates innovation, nature, and smart technology.
President Dr Irfaan Ali
Silica City was initially conceived in 2009 by Ali during his tenure as Housing Minister. The Government has since set aside some 3800 acres of land for the new city, with approximately 15,000 houses to be constructed in various phases over the next two decades. In its first five years, the city is expected to cater to just over 3000 households.
Phase One of Silica City involves significant infrastructure development alongside the construction of over 3000 houses – all to the tune of some $1.2 billion. Already, construction works
are ongoing for the first 110 Young Professional houses under this first phase. These houses comprise four designs, with prices ranging between $27 million and $35 million.
Phase Two of Silica City, which Guyana is working with a Saudi Arabian company on, caters to the development of over 374 lots that will have various aspects of construction, including a retirement resort, a healthcare hub, and sports tourism facilities. This aspect of the project will target the Guyanese diaspora, including investment opportunities.
Aquantity of cannabis intended for the Mazaruni Prison was intercepted in several packs of snacks on Tuesday at the Bartica Police Station.
Police stated that at about 09:40h on the day in question, a 34-yearold nurse attached to the Bartica Regional Hospital turned up at the Bartica Police Station and reported that a male, whose name and address are presently unknown, had given her a parcel containing several packs of snacks to be taken to the Mazaruni Prison. The woman reportedly became suspicious after de-
tecting a strong scent suspected to be narcotics emanating from the parcel
and, as such, took it to the Police Station.
During an inspection of the parcel in her presence, some 18 packs of assorted snacks were found, three of which contained cannabis wrapped in transparent plastic.
In addition, tobacco leaves and one pack of mints were also found. The suspected cannabis was weighed and amounted to 29.8 grams.
In light of this development, checks were made to locate the male who reportedly gave her the parcel,
but without success. An investigation is underway.
A41-year-old spray painter from Lethem, Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) was taken into Police cus-
tody on Tuesday following the discovery of a quantity of ganja and cocaine at his home.
Based on reports received, Police, acting on
information, conducted a search of the suspect’s home, during which one black plastic bag containing a transparent and blue plastic packet of cannabis
The cocaine and ganja found at the home of the suspect
was found.
Further searches revealed three black plastic-wrapped parcels containing a whitish rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine. As such, the suspect was arrested and taken to the Lethem Police Station, where the cannabis was weighed and amounted to 33 grams, while the cocaine amounted to 52 grams.
The suspect remains in custody pending further investigations and charges.
Now that Independence Day #60 has come and gone, it’s time for a bit of reflecting on what it was all about, ain’t that right, Dear Reader?? First is the decision to stage the flag-raising ceremony at Fort Island in the Essequibo River – claimed, of course, by Devious Delcy and her band of modern pirates seeking to enlarge their occupation of our Ankoko Island to the entire 62,000 square miles of Essequibo!! Just as Deviant Delcy signalled the Venezuelan claim by flaunting that brooch with Essequibo included on it, Pressie was signalling our continuous POSSESSION of Essequibo for almost four centuries – by raising our Golden Arrowhead at that spot!!
Back in 1679, Dutch Governor Abraham Beekman had ordered the construction of a fort on the island – to protect their settlements that had started upriver since 1621 – from threats by the Spanish!! Significantly, it was then called FLAG ISLAND to announce Dutch sovereignty over Essequibo!! The wooden fort was largely completed by 1687, and later, in 1743–1744, the Dutch built the brick fortress known as Fort Zeelandia – the ruins of which remain – that became the capital of the Dutch colony of Essequibo. As such, it was very fitting that as we await the decision of the ICJ on Dastardly Delcy’s greedy land grab, we’re stressing our historic control exercised over the territory!! The event was a masterstroke!!
But the execution was a mess – and we shouldn’t mince words!! If the GDF cannot execute a mission to just raise a flag, how can we telegraph to Duplicitous Delcy and her massive armed forces that we ain’t gonna be walkovers? The person(s) responsible for this stain on our name at such a momentous occasion has gotta be disciplined!! Just as with any military operation, wasn’t there some kinda dry run on running up the flag? How come there was literally a snag??
There’s been a lot of merriment over the discomfiture of one Guyanese fella who was literally “sent downstairs” by a Minister. Now this chap is a very staunch, public supporter of the Government – including over our defence of Essequibo from Devious Delcy’s designs. If there were anyone who shoulda been sent downstairs, it shoulda bee n the has-been Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent – who was rightly kicked out of office!! This is a sneak who was always in Mad Maduro’s pocket – and, of course, Delinquent Delcy’s!!
Your Eyewitness wonders why T&T’s Kamla wasn’t invited?? She has certainly proven to be a true friend of ours in our hour of need – for friends to rally diplomatic support!!
Anyhow, we gotta keep our defence of Essequibo on the front burner henceforth!! Determined Delcy ain’t gonna be giving up!!
…on a medical marvel
Pressie was appropriately chuffed over the latest success in his all-out drive to drag our medical system into the 21st century – and become a leader in the region on that front!! This was the performing of a cardiac surgery all the way in India – over 10,000 miles – by a team in Guyana using robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery techniques!! In the last decade this has been the cutting-edge medical service delivery – and we just broke the record as far as the distance between doctor and patient!!
The robot actually has two components literally thousands of miles apart – connected through fibre optics or 5G wireless!! There’s the surgeon’s console – a screen displaying a 360-degree, high-resolution 3D view of the surgical site – and hand controllers the surgeon manipulates. The second is the patient-side robot, with several mechanical, pencil-thin arms fitted with surgical instruments and a camera.
This type of procedure had become quite routine with the doctor and patient in the same room – but today, with almost instantaneous communications less than five microseconds apart – they can be continents apart!!
…the Hormuz dilemma
It doesn’t look like there’s gonna be a settlement on passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a while. So, we better start putting systems in place to deal with rising inflation!!
Ateenage bandit was shot dead by Police, while another was taken into custody following the robbery of a businessman at Tabatinga, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper TakutuUpper Essequibo) on Tuesday.
The dead bandit has been identified as 18-year-old Edward Arjune, also called “Black Spanish”, of Lethem, Central Rupununi.
Based on reports recovered, on the day in question at about 14:00h, a 27-year-old businessman of Tabatinga, Lethem, was conducting business inside the store when two males, one of whom was armed with a handgun, entered.
The suspects allegedly approached the cashier area, held the victim at gunpoint,
and demanded cash. Out of fear for his life, the businessman reportedly handed over a quantity of Guyanese currency and Brazilian reais, amounting to approximately GY$650,000.
After committing the act, the suspects exited the store and fled the scene on a motorcycle, which was being operated by a third suspect.
However, the Police were
summoned, and a pursuit was initiated, during which the bandits opened fire on the ranks. In retaliation, the Police returned fire, but the bandits managed to escape through a flooded and overgrown area.
Nevertheless, a 35-yearold male from Culvert City, Central Rupununi, was subsequently arrested. Police also confirmed that the mo-
torcycle, which bore no registration number, and two helmets suspected to have been used during the commission of the robbery, were recovered.
Meanwhile, further investigations led ranks to an area behind Plastic City,
Bon Success, and Tabatinga, Lethem, where Edward Arjune, also called “Black Spanish”, was found unresponsive with suspected gunshot injuries.
He was taken to the Lethem Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced
dead. A haversack containing a quantity of Guyanese and Brazilian currency was also recovered.
The Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage as the probe continues. They are on the hunt for the third suspect.
Two teenagers, ages 19 and 17, are among three young men taken into custody for the murder of 69-year-old Mohammed Shaheed, known as “Fizul” and “Artist”, from Parker Street, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The incident reportedly took place between Saturday, May 16, 2026, at about 21:00h and Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at about 13:00h.
Based on reports received, the deceased was last seen alive on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
However, on Tuesday, May 19, checks were made on him after calls to his phone went unanswered. It was then that his motionless body was found in his home and was in a state of decomposition.
A post-mortem was sub-
sequently conducted on the remains of the pensioner by Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh, who determined the cause of death to be a brain haemorrhage due to multiple blunt traumas to the head.
Meanwhile, due to dili-
gent investigative work, intelligence gathering, and the use of available technology, investigators were able to advance the investigation and identify several persons of interest.
As a result, a 19-yearold construction worker from Parker Street, Providence, EBD, and a 22-year-old porter from Back Street, Peter’s Hall, EBD, were arrested and placed into custody on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Further enquiries led to the arrest of a 17-year-old labourer, also from Parker Street, Providence, EBD, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He is being treated as a juvenile, and the process is being conducted in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act. The other suspects remain in custody, assisting with the investigation.
The Government of Guyana is closely monitoring the impact of persistent heavy rainfall affecting several communities across Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with authorities reporting flooding and widespread disruption to key transportation routes.
Following a briefing last Saturday to Prime Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips and Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand, the Office of the Regional Executive Officer said the situation continues to be assessed as weather conditions persist.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the Office of the Regional Executive Officer said regional officials, including Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh and Regional Chairwoman Vania Albert, alongside Toshaos, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), and other stakeholders, remain actively engaged on the ground conducting assessments and coordinating re -
sponse efforts. Communities in the South Pakaraimas and
Deep South are among the most affected. While some residential flooding has been reported, officials say the main concern at this stage is the overtopping of
Karaudarnau. The disruptions have made access for supplies, services, and emergency response increasingly difficult.
The CDC and the
tial services where possible.
According to the Office of the Regional Executive Officer, officials are continuing to monitor riv-
roads and bridges, which has significantly restricted movement between villages. Affected routes include sections of the LethemLinden Trail, the Karasabai Access Road, and roads leading to Aishalton and
Region Nine Disaster Risk Management Committee are coordinating response activities, with priority placed on ensuring public safety, maintaining communication with affected communities, and facilitating the movement of essen-
er levels, infrastructure conditions, and potential health and agricultural impacts across the region as the rainfall persists.
The regional administration said updates will continue to be issued as the situation develops.
Regional Chairman Ricardo Phillips has justified the Government’s emphasis on capital expenditure in Region Five (MahaicaBerbice), saying investments are being directed towards projects that will have a meaningful impact on residents across the region.
Phillips made the remarks during a recent meeting of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), where concerns were raised about narrow roads, street lighting, recreational facilities and environmental upkeep in several communities.
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)
Regional Councillor, Emerson Benjamin, questioned the installation of street lights in villages while also expressing concern over the theft of Government infrastructure.
“I would have heard over the news that the Vice President would have mentioned how much thousands of streetlights will be erected throughout the country, which is good. But we can’t get the Government to put the streetlights in the community […] and no proper intervention to stop such acts,” Benjamin told the meeting.
The councillor also raised concerns about road expansion, drainage, recreation-
al spaces and conditions in some communities, including areas near the Fort Wellington Hospital.
Benjamin further questioned whether operators attached to garbage trucks distributed to Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) had received proper training.
Development strategy
Responding to the concerns, Phillips said Government’s development strategy is centred on ensuring residents directly benefit from public spending.
“In previous years, the recurring expenses were higher than the capital expens-
es. And we were reminded by our Vice President that the capital expenditure should be higher than the recurring expenditure because we want to see tangible and meaningful investments that will impact the lives of every single resident of the region,” the Regional Chairman said.
Phillips explained that some roads remain narrow because of limited space and existing drainage canals but said Government is moving towards widening roadways and improving drainage infrastructure.
“Government policy is that we will transform shoulders into pavements so that, these fine streets, as
you say, we will convert so that more than one vehicle can traverse at a time. And we’re also looking at concrete internal drains,” he explained.
The Regional Chairman also addressed concerns surrounding the theft of street lights, noting that reports have already been made to the Guyana Police Force, and investigations are ongoing.
According to Phillips, community recreational parks recently commissioned by First Lady Arya Ali are intended to serve multiple villages rather than individual communities alone.
He cited facilities at Bush Lot and plans for an-
other recreational park at Belladrum as examples of projects aimed at promoting cohesion under the Government’s “One Guyana” initiative.
Phillips also supported the National Clean-up Campaign, saying Region Five recorded its largest participation turnout during the exercise while acknowledging that littering remains a cultural issue requiring public cooperation.
Addressing concerns about garbage trucks distributed to NDCs, Phillips said operators were trained during the handover process, and all of the trucks are currently operational across the region.
The trial into the murders of cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry is expected to resume today at the Berbice High Court, with the prosecution set to call its final two witnesses before closing its case.
Anil Sancharra, called “Dan Pole” or “Rasta”, and Vinod Gopaul, called “Magga”, are jointly charged with the September 2020 murders of the teenagers whose mutilated bodies were discovered in the Cotton Tree backlands, West Coast Berbice.
The matter is being heard before Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall and a 12-member jury at the Berbice High Court.
State Prosecutor Marisa Edwards had indicated at the start of the trial that the prosecution intended to call 45 witnesses. However, Guyana Times reported in
its latest coverage that 26 witnesses have already testified, with only two more expected to take the stand before the State closes its case.
Over the past several weeks, the court has heard evidence from relatives of the deceased teenagers, community witnesses, Police investigators, crimescene ranks, and medical experts.
Among the first witnesses to testify were relatives who identified the bodies of the two teenagers after they were discovered in the backdam one day after they went missing.
Police witnesses also presented graphic crimescene photographs and detailed the condition and location of the bodies when they were found.
One of the trial’s key witnesses, Akash Singh, gave lengthy evidence in which he claimed the kill-
ings stemmed from accusations that ganja plants had been destroyed in the backlands.
According to Singh, the teenagers were attacked, and their bodies later moved. His testimony was heavily challenged under cross-examination by defence attorneys Dr Dexter Todd and Chandra Sohan. Government Pathologist
Dr Nehaul Singh also testified that the teenagers died from haemorrhage and shock due to multiple chop wounds inflicted with a sharp weapon.
Additional evidence was later given by Police ranks,
including Sergeant Demond John and Sergeant Rodwell Sarrabo, as the prosecution continued to outline its case against the accused men.
Throughout the proceedings, the defence has challenged the credibility of witnesses, the handling of evidence, and aspects of the Police investigation.
The trial is expected to resume today with the prosecution’s remaining witnesses before the State moves to close its case.
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Guyana, in collabo -
Government and people of Guyana on the country’s 60th Independence anni -
the community, including Darshan Ramdhani, KC; Justice Paula Gilford and
ration with the Guyanese Diaspora in Grenada, hosted a celebration to mark Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary.
The event, held in Grenada, brought together what organisers described as the largest gathering of Guyanese nationals and friends of Guyana in more than a decade. The commemoration formed part of activities marking Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee and highlighted engagement within the Diaspora community across the region.
Prime Minister (PM) Dickon Mitchell attended the event as a special guest. He reaffirmed Grenada’s commitment to strengthening diplomat -
ic and bilateral relations with Guyana and extended congratulations to the
versary. Remarks were also delivered by members of
Honorary Consul Sabrita Khan-Ramdhani. Speakers addressed Guyana’s na -
tional development, Diaspora unity, and ongoing ties between Guyana and Grenada.
The programme fea -
tured cultural performances, music, and traditional cuisine. Organisers said the event provided an opportunity for community
engagement while marking Guyana’s independence milestone.
Honorary Consul KhanRamdhani said the turnout reflected the continued connection of the Diaspora to their homeland.
“The overwhelming support and attendance demonstrated the deep love and pride the Guyanese Diaspora continues to hold for their homeland,” she said. “This Diamond Jubilee celebration was more than an event – it was a reminder of our shared heritage, unity, and commitment to preserving Guyanese culture for future generations.”
Organisers expressed appreciation to attendees, volunteers, and partners who contributed to the event’s execution.
President Dr Irfaan Ali joined worshippers for Eid-ul-Adha prayers on Wednesday morning at the Leonora Sunnatul Masjid, where he described the occasion as “a day of ultimate obedience to God and the selfless aspect of faith”. The Head of State also reflected on the significance of sacrifice, patience and devotion during brief remarks following the prayers (Office of the President/Facebook)
Days after an accident along the Sarah Johanna Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD), claimed the life of 29-year-old Lisa Blackman from Critchlow Circle, Tucville, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, the Police have confirmed that the car in which she was travelling was speeding when it hit the parked lorry.
Police, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the accident occurred last Sunday evening at about 22:40h and involved motor lorry GAJ 4979 and a motor car bearing registration number PNN 7493, which was at the time being driven by 42-year-old Nabadingi Gobin, of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown.
Initial reports revealed that the motor car was heading in the direction of Georgetown, and while in the vicinity of Sarah Johanna, the driver lost control and hit the left rear portion of the motor lorry, which was parked at the side of the road.
As a result of the accident, Gobin, along with Blackman and another occupant, sustained injuries to their bodies and were
taken to the New Diamond Regional Hospital. Blackman, who was the front-seat passenger, was removed from the wreckage by public-spirited citizens in critical condition and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On the other hand, Gobin was treated and referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further medical attention. The other occupant, a 36-year-old miner of Quamina Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, had to be removed by firefighters and remains a patient at the New Diamond Regional Hospital.
Due to the severity of the injuries incurred by
the driver, the Police stated that they were unable to administer a breathalyser test. The investigation is ongoing.
Guyana Times reported that Blackman was employed with Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) as a sales representative and was a member of a football team.
In a detailed social media post, a member of the rescue team stated that the front passenger side of the car, where Blackman was seated, was lodged beneath the parked truck and that the woman was pinned inside the mangled vehicle with severe injuries. According to him, Blackman was still alive and breathing heavily when they began rescue efforts.
Meanwhile, one day after the accident, Blackman's sister, Latoya Blackman, related that the family was informed that the vehicle in which she was travelling hit a truck that was parked on the roadway.
The grieving sister said Blackman leaves behind a nine-year-old son, who had been spending the weekend with his father at the time of the tragedy.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) was represented by the Head of the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit for Police Reform, Senior Superintendent Dr Nicola Kendall, at the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a premier professional exchange initiative of the US Department of State.
Dr Kendall's participation strongly aligned with Guyana's ongoing Police reform agenda and the GPF Strategic Plan 2022-2026, particularly in the areas of professionalism, accountability, human capacity development, partnerships, technology, innovation, and institutional modernisation.
The programme, administered by the Meridian International Center and supported by partner agencies across several US cities, forms a key component of the United States' citizen-diplomacy framework, designed to connect emerging and established leaders with American institutions, governance systems, and professional counterparts, as well as governance practices.
This specific law enforce-
ment-focused project provided participants with a comprehensive examination of US policing within a democratic context. Throughout the engagement, attendees explored the integral relationships among law enforcement, communities, oversight bodies, public agencies, and justice-sector stakeholders.
The programme also offered comparative insight into how various US jurisdictions address modern policing priorities, including public safety management, crime-prevention strategies, operational accountability, and community-centred
approaches to law enforcement.
The programme also included participants from a diverse cross-section of countries, creating a rich comparative learning environment spanning regions, legal traditions, and policing models.
Countries represented included Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Finland, Guatemala, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
The Public Works Ministry has issued a public advisory urging motorists to exercise extreme caution while travelling through 83 Miles, Kwakwani, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), after a section of the roadway was partially washed away due to heavy rainfall and rising floodwaters.
According to the Ministry, the damage occurred along the interior corridor following recent torrential rains that affected the area.
Drivers, particularly operators of heavy-duty vehicles, are being advised to significantly reduce their speed and follow the directions of
local authorities when navigating the affected section of the road.
The Ministry said the measures are necessary to protect public safety and prevent further deterioration of the roadway.
An emergency response and action plan has already been activated to address the situation.
As part of the response, an emergency contractor has been formally engaged by the Ministry to undertake rehabilitation and emergency reinstatement works at the damaged section.
The Ministry said works are scheduled to commence on Thursday morning.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday conducted separate outreach activities in Regions One (Barima-Waini) and Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement and build positive relationships with residents and youths.
In Region One, ranks attached to the Port Kaituma Police Station, Sub-Division Two, participated in Career Day activities at Sunshine Nursery School and Four Miles Nursery School between 09:00h and 10:20h.
Exxon Mobil Corporation has filed an application with Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for authorisation to proceed with the development of the Haimara discovery in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. This would be the ninth discovery to be developed by the ExxonMobil-led consortium. Exxon Mobil is the operator of the Stabroek Block and the largest stakeholder, with a 45 per cent stake. The scope of the project covers well drilling and completion, as well as the installation of subsea equipment and flowlines for transporting hydrocarbons. Additionally, the project would involve the commissioning of a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
However, the EPA has stated that the project will require a full environmental impact assessment to evalu-
ate the environmental risks associated with it before arriving at a decision. The regulatory body has highlighted that the project’s timeframe and scale may have lasting environmental and socioeconomic impacts. Offshore exploration activities typically involve significant risks and can potentially have extreme impacts on the ecosystem and coastal communities.
The Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana, is one of
ExxonMobil’s advantaged assets, with low production costs and lower emissions. The Guyana deep-water development is expected to be one of the most successful developments to date and is crucial to Exxon Mobil’s long-term production growth and cash flows. The company is consistently working to increase production from the Stabroek Block through new discoveries and FPSO additions.
(Yahoo Finance)
The activity was led by Assistant Superintendent P Narine, Officer-in-Charge of Sub-Division Two, along with Corporal 23639
pupils and provided insight into the work of the GPF while encouraging them to remain focused on their education and future goals.
Venture, Constable 26033 Persaud, and Constable 26863 Joseph.
According to the Police Force, the Career Day exercise was aimed at exposing pupils to different career paths while helping them understand the importance of education, discipline, responsibility, and making positive choices from an early age.
During the engagement, the ranks interacted with
Senior Superintendent R Stanley, led a community outreach and walkabout exercise at Kato Village, North Pakaraimas, between 10:20h and 11:30h. The exercise included Chief Inspector M Clarke, officer-in-charge of SubDivision One; Sergeant 21671 Mendonsa; Sergeant 23628 Nandram; and other ranks.
During the outreach, Police ranks met with residents and listened to concerns and challenges affecting the community. Discussions focused on identifying emerging security issues, encouraging residents to remain security-conscious, and promoting cooperation in creating a safer community.
Residents were also en -
Assistant Superintendent Narine also highlighted the role teachers play as mentors in helping children understand the connection between schoolwork and future careers. Pupils were further encouraged to develop confidence, respect, and a sense of responsibility as future leaders.
Meanwhile, in Region Eight, Commander of Regional Division Eight,
gaged on the importance of monitoring foreign nationals visiting the community and the proposed establishment of a community policing group to support safety and security within the village.
According to the Police Force, residents welcomed the initiative and pledged to continue working closely with law enforcement to help maintain safety within the community.
…reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) deliberates on its decision regarding the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, the Caribbean Community (Caricom) has reaffirmed that this judicial process is the proper means of resolving decades-long controversy between the two South American neighbours.
This position by the regional bloc was reiterated during the 29th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community that was held in Paramaribo, Suriname, from May 20 to 21. Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation, Melvin Bouva, chaired the meeting, and Guyana was represented by its Ambassador to Caricom, George Talbot.
In a joint communiqué on Wednesday, it was noted that during the meeting, the Foreign Ministers received an update on the recently concluded oral hearings by Guyana and Venezuela before the World Court.
From May 4 to 11, both countries were given two opportunities to make oral arguments on the merits of their respective cases at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Caricom Ministers expressed satisfaction with the participation of both Guyana and Venezuela in the proceedings and under-
scored the importance of the parties’ respect for international law; the 1966 Geneva Agreement, especially its Article IV (2) that empowered the Secretary General of the United Nations to choose the ICJ as the means of settlement of the controversy; the Charter of the United Nations; and the final and binding character of the Court’s eventual judgement on the merits.
“Ministers reiterated their full support for the judicial process as the proper means of resolving the controversy between Guyana and Venezuela peacefully, finally and in accordance with the Geneva Agreement and international law, and they reaffirmed Caricom’s firm and unwavering support for the maintenance and preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Guyana,” Wednesday’s missive detailed.
This statement from the Foreign Ministers comes nearly two weeks after the regional bloc reaffirmed its unwavering support for Guyana’s territorial integrity and the judicial process.
At the opening ceremony of the Centre for International and Border Studies Conference in Georgetown earlier this month, Caricom’s Assistant Secretary-General Elizabeth Solomon declared, “Sovereignty is not a static achievement but a continuous work of diplomacy, intellectual rigour and national resilience. Within this context, I reiterate the unwavering position of the community regarding the Guyana–Venezuela border controversy. Caricom remains firm in its support for the judicial process before the International Court of Justice and continues to advocate for a peaceful, le-
gal resolution that respects Guyana’s territorial integrity and maintains our region as a zone of peace.”
The Spanish-speaking nation is laying claims to more than two-thirds of Guyana’s landmass and a portion of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), where over 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) have been found and production as well as other exploration activities are ongoing.
Back in 2018, and based on the recommendation of then UN Secretary-General António Guterres following years of failed diplomacy between the two countries, Guyana had approached the ICJ, seeking a final and binding settlement of the 1899 Arbitral Award, which establishes the boundaries with Venezuela.
Only last Friday,
President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the ICJ’s pending ruling will give finality to the border controversy with Venezuela, and Guyana will wait with patience and dignity for that decision –something which he is confident will be in this country’s favour.
“Guyana has pledged repeatedly, including at these oral hearings, that it will abide by the court’s judgement, whatever it may be. Guyana is confident, in fact, that after the oral hearings, we are even more confident than ever that the Court will uphold the legal validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award and the finality and permanence of the international boundary between Guyana and Venezuela,” Ali told a press conference at the Office of the President last week.
He went on to underscore that disputes between states
must be resolved peacefully and never through military force, as he called on Caracas to change its defiant stance and choose peace.
During the recent oral arguments, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, declared that the Spanishspeaking nation would reject any ruling by the rule, insisting that the court has no jurisdiction to hear the matter.
But according to President Ali, “We will await the court’s final judgement on the merits with patience, dignity, and optimism.” We’ll continue to address Venezuela in a spirit of peace, cooperation, and friendship and as sovereign equals.”
“It is our fervent hope that Venezuela’s expression of disrespect for the court and for international law reflects the emotions that often accompany litigation of this kind. We hope that after passions recede and responsible Government officials reflect, they will conclude, as we have done, that both states are best served by an end to this long-standing conflict and that the only way to secure a just and lasting peace and an enduring friendship is by respect for and compliance with the court’s final judgement, whatever it may be, as required by the United Nations Charter,” the Guyanese leader stated last Friday.
The World Bank on Tuesday issued a catastrophe bond providing the Government of Jamaica with US$200 million in insurance coverage against hurricanes.
The bond, which was provided through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), replaces the previous catastrophe bond, which provided US$150 million in coverage and was fully paid out in 2025 following the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the island in October 2025.
In a statement on
Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance said the 2026 catastrophe bond attracted strong international investor interest, securing participation from 25 global investors, up from 15 investors in the 2024 issuance.
Issued under the IBRD’s “capital at risk” notes programme, catastrophe bonds enable developing countries to transfer disaster-related risks to international capital markets. Under the arrangement, the World Bank issues the bond and enters into a risk transfer agreement with the Government of Jamaica.
Insurance pay-outs to
Jamaica are triggered if a named storm meets specific criteria for location and severity outlined in the bond terms.
The catastrophe bond forms part of the Government’s multi-layered disaster risk financing strategy, designed to strengthen the country’s financial resilience and support a rapid response following major natural disasters while reducing the fiscal burden on the Government.
The cat bond is scheduled to mature on May 23, 2030. (Excerpt from Jamaica Observer)
Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) abstained from a Caricomforeign affairs statement condemning ongoing measures against Cuba and warning against any military aggression towards the island.
In a statement issued by the Caribbean Community Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), the regional body expressed concern over what it described as intensifying economic, commercial and financial measures imposed on Cuba, saying they had compounded the effects of the long-standing embargo and contributed to worsening hardship for the Cuban people.
COFCOR also warned that the mounting difficulties in Cuba were affecting Caricomnationals studying and living there.
The council reaffirmed what it described as Cuba’s sovereign right to import and receive fuel and condemned actions obstructing energy supplies to the country, saying such measures had led to a humanitarian crisis.
The statement also expressed alarm over recent comments suggesting possible military action against
Cuba, warning that such action could destabilise the wider Caribbean region and threaten the region’s status as a zone of peace.
COFCOR further said the continued use of unilateral coercive measures against Cuba represented a violation of human rights, free trade principles and international norms govern-
ing relations between sovereign states.
However, the statement concluded by noting that both Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana “reserve their positions” on the matter, effectively distancing themselves from the position adopted by the regional body.
(Excerpt from Trinidad Guardian)
Bolivia’s President, Rodrigo Paz, on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-Government protests have escalated in the early months of his administration.
A state of emergency would let Paz send military forces into the streets in an effort to contain the protests, a measure that some Opposition lawmakers have warned could further ratchet up tensions after almost a month of roadblocks and demonstrations.
The official gazette on Wednesday showed that Paz signed off on a vote from Congress to repeal a law that had set limits on the executive branch’s use of emergency orders.
If Paz moves forward to declare a state of emergency, it would need approval from Congress.
The unrest is driven
by union leaders and supporters of former leftist President Evo Morales, who want the new conservative Government to roll back austerity measures and address rising living costs.
The protests have triggered shortages of food, fuel and medicines in La Paz and El Alto, which together form
Bolivia’s largest urban area. On Wednesday, speaking to Journalists ahead of meetings with community leaders, local officials and industry representatives, Paz said he wanted to find solutions through dialogue but would not rule out other options. (Excerpt from Reuters)
When tourism stakeholders gather next month for the second Virgin Islands Tourism Summit, they will get more than speeches and panel discussions.
They will also get a chance to pitch their services to the people marketing the territory abroad. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board and Film Commission plans to launch “BVI Market Connect: Partner Exchange” on the second day of the June 10-11 summit.
The new session will put VI tourism operators face-toface with the territory’s international market representatives in a “speed networking” format designed to spur business leads, marketing partnerships and better coordi-
nation, organisers said.
The Partner Exchange builds on a series of virtual BVI Market Connect sessions held in 2025. This time,
Nearly 48 years after the death of fiveyear-old Andrea Bernard was ruled an accident, a London jury has found her stepmother guilty of killing her by forcing her into a scalding bath as punishment.
Janice Nix, 67, was convicted Tuesday of manslaughter in connection with the child’s 1978 death in Thornton Heath, south London. Jurors heard Andrea suffered severe burns to 50 per cent of her body and died in hospital weeks later.
The breakthrough in the decades-old case came
after Andrea’s brother, Desmond Bernard, approached Police in 2022 and gave a new account of what happened inside the family home. He told the court he had originally said that the incident was an accident because he feared further abuse from Nix.
Bernard testified that Nix became enraged after Andrea ignored instructions to stay home and help clean the house. He said he later heard water running and Andrea crying that the bath was too hot before screams echoed through the house.
When he entered the bathroom, Bernard said he saw his sister limp in Nix’s arms with skin peeling from her body.
Nix denied both manslaughter and child cruelty charges. During the trial, she admitted lying at the original inquest, where she claimed Andrea had bathed alone and later collapsed. She said she panicked because she had failed to supervise the child properly.
Nix was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February 2025 after arriving on a flight from Antigua. (Excerpt from Antigua Newsroom)
the tourist board said, the goal is a more practical, results-driven format.
Stakeholders from a wide range of tourism businesses will be invited to take part in timed one-on-one meetings with representatives covering North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Puerto Rico, the wider Caribbean and the Film Commission.
During the meetings, local operators will be able to brief overseas representatives on their products, services and upcoming developments, according to the tourist board.
In return, the representatives are expected to share market intelligence, emerging travel trends, and opportunities for joint public relations, marketing and trade efforts.
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, who also serves as Tourism Minister, used the 2025 summit to call for a “shared vision” for the industry.
(Excerpt from The BVI Beacon)
Oil prices fell five per cent to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a US-Iran deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures settled down US$5.29, or 5.31 per cent, at US$94.29 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude lost US$5.21, or 5.55 per cent, to US$88.68.
Both benchmarks touched their lowest in a month earlier in the session and settled at their lowest since April 17. The losses more than erased Brent’s gains from Tuesday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there has been some progress in negotiations with Iran toward a deal. However, President Donald Trump said the US and Iran still have issues to resolve in peace talks, while Iran’s Fars News has said unresolved issues remain.
Washington also dismissed an Iranian state television report of a framework deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month and to lift a US naval blockade on Iranian ships. (Excerpt from Reuters)
The Trump Administration is building a quarantine and treatment centre in Kenya for Americans affected by the Ebola outbreak, instead of bringing them home.
The White House on Wednesday confirmed that the US was setting up a facility in Kenya for Americans to quarantine after Ebola exposure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
“The facility is designed to provide access to high-quality care for Americans who would need to quickly get out of the DRC and quarantine without the risks of a lengthy transport back to the US,” a White House official told the Guardian.
The centre will also treat Americans who contract Ebola, the official said – “including critical care needs, though each case will be evaluated for forward transport
for more advanced care as appropriate in order to maximise patient outcomes.”
The official did not clarify whether that further transport would be to the US or to Europe, where other Americans have been taken for quarantine and treatment. The official also did not clarify if Americans were allowed to return to the US if they did not want to go to Kenya.
Americans responding to previous outbreaks – whether they were caring directly for patients or organising the logistics of contact tracing and safe burial teams – knew that if they fell ill, they could return home to receive some of the best medical care in the world.
Without those assurances, and with the prospect of being indefinitely prevented from returning home to friends and family, US experts are much less likely to volunteer now. (Excerpt from The Guardian)
The US military carried out new strikes in Iran targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to US forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, hours after President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian report of a deal to restore traffic through the strategic waterway.
The US official, who requested anonymity to speak candidly about military operations, told Reuters on Wednesday the military also shot down four Iranian attack drones that posed a threat around the strait. The target
was an Iranian ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, the official added.
An Iranian media report said there were three
explosions in the area at around 01:30h local time on Thursday.
At a Cabinet meeting attended by media on Wednesday, Trump dismissed an Iranian state TV report
that it had obtained an unofficial draft of an agreement to restore commercial shipping through the strait to pre-war levels within a month, with Iran and Oman jointly managing traffic.
”Nobody’s going to control (the strait),” he said. ”It’s international waters and Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that, they’ll be fine.”
The White House and Oman’s embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Excerpt from Reuters)
The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for large parts of southern Lebanon, declaring the areas ”combat zones” ahead of fresh strikes against Hezbollah.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) urged residents to move north of the Zahrani River, about 40 kilometres from the border. The IDF said it would act ”with extreme force”, accusing Hezbollah of repeated ceasefire violations.
Earlier on Wednesday, Israel carried out strikes on the southern city of Tyre. Hezbollah, which itself accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, said its fighters had clashed with Israeli troops.
The IDF has issued nine
An Israeli strike killed at least 15 persons in Burj al-Shamali on Tuesday
evacuation warnings in the past 24 hours, fuelling fears of a major escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border and the prospect of renewed mass displacement.
Wednesday’s order for Tyre, one of the biggest cities in southern Lebanon, was swiftly followed by air strikes. Residents watched with horror from balconies, filming on
their phones, as Israeli forces hit the city.
Lebanese media also reported a wave of Israeli strikes across the south and the eastern Bekaa Valley, with four persons killed in the towns of Choukine and Nabatieh.
The latest bombardment followed a devastating 24hour period that saw more than 150 Israeli air strikes tear through some 50 towns and villages across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 31 persons were killed on Tuesday, including 15 in the town of Burj al-Shamali, east of Tyre. (Excerpt from BBC News)
Eid ul-Adha, one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar, comes at a critical time for Iranians this year.
Meat from sacrificed animals is often eaten at Iranian tables, but a blockade on Iranian ports and sanctions by the US has led to escalating costs across the country.
Unlike Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Eid ul-Adha is not as widely celebrated
in Iran, but mosques and other institutions still observe the ritual of animal sacrifice, known as qurbani, through authorised livestock and slaughter centres.
Here, animals are sacrificed according to Islamic law in a hygienic environment. But another goal of the network is to control runaway inflation by offering meat at lower prices than market rates.
A Tehran municipality body announced on Tuesday that each kilogram of sacrificial meat would be sold at 7.4 million rials (US$4.30) at designated shops.
The price for a similar cut on the market can be more than three times that, depending on its quality and the location of the butchers. The minimum wage is currently less than US$100 per month in Iran.
Masoud Rasouli, a meat-packing industry representative, told the state-linked Mehr news agency earlier this week that demand for red meat has decreased by 50 per cent compared with last year.
According to the Statistical Center of Iran, year-on-year inflation stood at more than 73 per cent in the first month of the Persian calendar year that ended in late April. (Excerpt from Al Jazeera)
Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed, but not those injured in Iran war
President Trump made time to visit with US service members during his trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, but he did not see any of the 14 troops injured in the war he started with Iran who are also recovering at the hospital, according to the family of one soldier and another military official familiar with Trump’s visit.
”President Trump was honored to meet with our
amazing service members and medical staff while at Walter Reed Medical Center,” said a White House spokesperson.
A day before his visit, during his Memorial Day remarks at Arlington Cemetery, . Trump paid tribute to 13 soldiers who had died in Operation Epic Fury, calling them ”wonderful souls”.
On Wednesday during a Cabinet meeting, he again referred to the 13 as ”great people” and said losing them ”is a terrible thing”.
Trump has previously faced scrutiny for his descriptions of wounded service members. During his first term, he said the soldiers injured in a 2020 Iranian airstrike on an American base in Iraq weren’t worth mentioning because they had suffered ”headaches”, which he described as ”not very serious”.
A CBS News investigation later found dozens of soldiers who had suffered
brain injuries were denied the Purple Heart as part of an effort to downplay their wounds and avoid undercutting Trump. One later took his own life.
The White House said Trump met with service members during his sixmonth check-up at the army’s flagship medical centre but repeatedly declined to say whether the President saw soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury. (Excerpt from CBS News)
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Jofra Archer’s three early wickets seal Rajasthan Royals’ progress into Qualifier Two to face Gujarat Titans. Rajasthan Royals 243 for eight (Sooryavanshi 97, Jurel 50, Hinge 3-54) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 196 (Reddy 38, Arora 35, Kishan 33, Archer 3-58, Burger 2-26) by 47 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is enjoying one of the most extraordinary seasons not just of the Indian Premier
League (IPL), not just of T20, and not just of cricket but of all sports and all time. He produced his most extraordinary effort of this extraordinary season in the Eliminator, narrowly missing out on one of the IPL’s most coveted records but putting Rajasthan Royals (RR) on course for what turned out to be a thumping win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Sooryavanshi, 15, swept past numerous records over
Rajasthan Royals
(20 ovs maximum)
Yashasvi Jaiswal c Abhishek
Sharma b Shivang Kumar 29
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c Smaran
b Hinge 97
Dhruv Jurel † c Nitish
Kumar Reddy b Hinge 50
Riyan Parag (c) c Klaasen
b Hinge 26
Donovan Ferreira run out
(Shivang Kumar/†Ishan Kishan) 12
Dasun Shanaka c Abhishek
Sharma b Malinga 5
Ravindra Jadeja not out 12
Jofra Archer c Abhishek
Sharma b Nitish Kumar Reddy 4 Nandre Burger run out
(Malinga/†Ishan Kishan) 1
Sushant Mishra not out 1
Extras (b 2, nb 1, w 3) 6
Total: 20 Ov (RR: 12.15) 243/8
Did not bat: Brijesh
Sharma, Yash Raj Punja
Fall of wickets: 1-125 (Vaibhav
Sooryavanshi, 7.6 ov), 2-137 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 10.2 ov), 3-192 (Dhruv Jurel, 13.5 ov), 4-207 (Riyan Parag, 15.2 ov), 5-214 (Dasun Shanaka, 16.1 ov), 6-234 (Donovan Ferreira, 18.1 ov), 7-238 (Jofra Archer, 18.6 ov), 8-240 (Nandre Burger, 19.2 ov)
Bowling O-M-R-W
Pat Cummins
Eshan Malinga
Sakib Hussain
Praful Hinge
Shivang Kumar
Nitish Kumar Reddy
4-0-64-0
4-0-40-1
4-0-52-0
4-0-54-3
2-0-19-1
2-0-12-1
Sunrisers Hyderabad (T: 244 runs from 20 ovs)
Abhishek Sharma c †Jurel b Archer 0 Travis Head b Archer 17
Ishan Kishan † c Ferreira b Archer 33
Ravichandran Smaran c Archer b Burger 1
Heinrich Klaasen lbw b Yash Raj Punja 18
Nitish Kumar Reddy c Shanaka b Jadeja 38
Salil Arora c Burger b Jadeja 35 Pat Cummins (c) c Archer b Mishra 1 Shivang Kumar c Sooryavanshi b Mishra 27
Eshan Malinga c Archer b Burger 5 Sakib Hussain not out 5
Extras (nb 1, w 15) 16
Total: 19.2 Ov (RR: 10.13) 196
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Abhishek Sharma, 0.2 ov), 2-51 (Ishan Kishan, 2.5 ov), 3-52 (Ravichandran Smaran, 3.3 ov), 4-57 (Travis Head, 4.4 ov), 5-81 (Heinrich Klaasen, 6.5 ov), 6-137 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 10.5 ov), 7-139 (Pat Cummins, 11.1 ov), 8-163 (Salil Arora, 14.4 ov), 9-187 (Eshan Malinga, 17.3 ov), 10-196 (Shivang Kumar, 19.2 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W Jofra Archer 4-0-58-3 Nandre Burger 3-0-26-2 Brijesh Sharma 3-0-31-0 Yash Raj Punja 4-0-39-1 Sushant Mishra 2.2-0-21-2 Ravindra Jadeja 3-0-21-2
the course of his innings –among them the most sixes by any batter in a T20 tournament – and he came within one shot of breaking Chris Gayle’s record for the fastest IPL century (30 balls) only to top-edge an attempted uppercut to deep third to fall
that didn’t hap pen, dismissing both of them. He had al ready bounced out Abhishek Sharma before that; this was a truly special display against one of the most dangerous top threes in all T20 cricket.
RR eventually won by 47 runs, setting up a meeting with Gujarat Titans in Qualifier Two on Friday.
Sooryavanshi lays waste to SRH’s best-laid plans
How do you keep Sooryavanshi quiet? Every team in the IPL has tried to come up with a method, and none of them have worked. SRH went with something like death bowling in the power play, with Pat Cummins and Eshan Malinga attempting to go full and straight and deny Sooryavanshi elevation,
for 97 off 29 balls.
RR’s innings fell away after that innings and a 21ball 50 from Dhruv Jurel, and they ended up seven short of the 250 that had at one stage seemed a formality. But it still proved more than sufficient thanks to yet another impactful newball burst from Jofra Archer. His spell against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday had been key to RR making the playoffs, and he followed up with three wickets in three power play overs to hold back an SRH top order that began the chase with an ominous flurry of boundaries.
A second-wicket stand of 51 off just 15 balls from Ishan Kishan and Travis Head was threatening to turn this game into a repeat of the last meeting between these sides – Sooryavanshi had scored 103 off just 37 balls that day, but SRH had fired from both ends, whereas RR had fired from just one – but Archer made sure
with both their outfielders stationed in front of square on the leg side and the occasional short ball thrown in as a surprise.
It was a plan with slim margins for error, and Sooryavanshi was ruthless on anything that even slightly missed its mark. If he got half a chance to get under a full ball, he did, timing the ball with crystalline purity. Anything short disappeared over the boundary behind square on the leg side.
Soon SRH began trying Plans B, C, R, W and so forth, and Sooryavanshi had an answer to everything, revelling particularly in holding his shape and driving slower balls over mid-off and extra-cover. If there was one thing SRH didn’t really try, it was to hold a traditional, good length and see what came of it. Perhaps the flatness of this New Chandigarh track made them dismiss that as an option.
Sooryavanshi hit 12 sixes in 28 balls before falling to his occasional nemesis Praful Hinge in the eighth over of the match; at that point, this contest turned into something like a normal T20 game.
Jurel sparkles; RR slump
Imagine being Yashasvi Jaiswal. He remains one of India’s most accomplished T20 openers, but who can match Sooryavanshi’s rate of six-hitting or run-scoring? On this day life must have been even more surreal for Jaiswal; he faced exactly as many balls as his opening partner did and scored 29 runs to Sooryavanshi’s 97.
When RR lost Jaiswal, they seemed in danger of squandering all the early momentum, but Jurel ensured that didn’t happen with his most enterprising innings of the season. It was his sixth fifty, but if the previous ones could be accused of being out of step with the times, this one was full of urgency and innovation, including a scooped four over short fine off Cummins and an uppercut six off Hinge to bring up his half-century in 20 balls.
RR slumped after Jurel’s dismissal, though, and dramatically at that. They scored just 36 in the last five overs, losing five wickets in that period, including the run-out dismissals of Donovan Ferreira and Nandre Burger. The latter summed up the dysfunctional finish: Ravindra Jadeja, the last recognised batter, had taken a single off the first ball of the final over and given up the strike, and Burger was run out attempting a non-existent second run off the next ball.
Archer kills the contest in a frenetic power play RR’s poor finish meant this was anyone’s game. Archer made them forget that finish briefly with a snorter to remove an awkwardly hooking Abhishek off the second ball of SRH’s innings, but Kishan and Head counterpunched immediately, taking 15 off that first over and 18 off Burger in the second.
The fifty came up inside the third over as Kishan tore into Archer, but normalcy returned to proceedings when he mis-hit a slap to the fielder at cover. Burger put RR further in front with a good, hardlength ball to force a miscue from R Smaran in the fourth over, and the contest seemed all but over when Archer slipped a fast, full ball past Head and into the top of off as he tried to make room and flay it away.
SRH kept throwing punches, and they had no other choice with this being an Eliminator. There were two periods when they briefly threatened to come back into the contest. Heinrich Klaasen hit two fours and a breath-taking six over the covers in nine balls, but he was lbw missing a reverse sweep off the leg spinner Yash Raj Punja in the seventh over.
Then Nitish Kumar Reddy and Salil Arora put on a half-century stand in only 19 balls, taking SRH to 132 for five at the halfway point of the chase. But it was unlikely they could keep going at that rate without offering chances, and RR knew they could breathe easy once Reddy holed out off Jadeja in the 11th over.
(ESPNcricinfo)
“It would be great to lift the trophy again after 10 years” – Matthews
Adecade after the West Indies lifted the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup trophy in Kolkata, Captain Hayley Matthews believes they have the potential to script another memorable chapter.
West Indies head into the upcoming T20 World Cup carrying mixed emotions from recent ICC events. They narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the 2024 edition after a close semi-final defeat to New Zealand, while also failing to qualify for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
“Failing to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup last year hit us hard. Everyone who was there certainly felt it, and we don’t want to go through a feeling like that again,” Matthews wrote in her ICC column.
Matthews believes those experiences have strengthened the squad mentally heading into another global tournament.
“Now we are back at a competition we reached the semi-finals in two years ago, and we have belief.
“We have matured from the experience of missing out, and while we still retain the sting of that recent disappointment, it is matched by the excitement of attending an international showcase and the glow of a decade-old triumph.”
The all-rounder also feels
The National Gymnasium will come alive from 17:00h this Saturday, as the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Developmental Tournament responds to the demand for competition, shifting to a bigger, better venue.
The event will feature boxers from gyms across Guyana in what is expected to be another competitive and talent-filled showcase of the sport’s grassroots development.
While the stage is set for another exciting evening of amateur boxing, the Berbice boxing fraternity is preparing to make a strong impression.
The event, which traditionally takes place at boxing gyms across the country, has been shifted to a larger venue due to a significant surge in participation and growing interest among young athletes.
The decision reflects the GBA’s continued effort to accommodate expanding numbers while providing a more suitable platform for competition.
Among the key talking points heading into Saturday’s card is the strong representation from Berbice, where the New Amsterdam Boxing Academy (NABA) and the Rose Hall Jammers Boxing Gym will combine forces to field a total of 12 boxers.
The group includes a mix of youth, junior, and experienced amateur fighters, all eager to test themselves against the country’s best.
Leading the Berbice charge is Caribbean Champion Terron Wintz, who, according to Coach Jeff Roberts, will anchor a group that blends promise and experience across several age categories.
“We have some young boxers who are training hard to bring to the tournament,” Roberts said in an invited comment.
He added that while victory remains the objective, the focus has also been on preparation for all possible scenarios inside the ring.
“The aim is to win, of course. But I’ve also prepared them for anything that could go wrong, so it’s a matter of them now executing. We’ve been training on the road and in the gym, so I expect them to do well,” Roberts explained.
Roberts, a former national bantamweight champion and titleholder himself, believes the Developmental Tournament plays a critical role in sustaining the sport’s pipeline of talent across Guyana.
He stressed the importance of consistent performances, particularly from regions like Berbice, which continue to produce competitive fighters.
“It’s a very good tournament, and it’s important that we do well to show the work we’ve been doing in Berbice with these young boxers,” Roberts stated.
He also highlighted the significance of representation at this level, noting that exposure against top gyms from across the country is vital for growth and long-term development.
The Berbice squad, he confirmed, will feature boxers across multiple divisions, including several youth competitors and junior fighters, all of
whom have been engaged in intensive preparation.
“Looking good up to this morning,” Roberts added. “We always come to win, but we also understand the level we’re going into, so it’s about discipline and execution.”
The broader tournament continues to reflect the steady growth of amateur boxing in Guyana. According to the GBA, the move to host events at the National Gymnasium is a direct response to increasing participation levels and the rising number of gyms actively involved in the developmental programme.
GBA President Steve Ninvalle has previously pointed to this expansion as evidence of the sport’s positive trajectory at the grassroots level.
“What we are witnessing is the steady and encouraging growth of amateur boxing in Guyana. The level of interest from our young boxers, as well as the commitment from gyms across the country, shows that the future of the sport looks good,” Ninvalle said.
Recent editions of the Developmental Tournament have seen strong performances from gyms such as Pace and Power Boxing Gym, Harpy Eagle Boxing Gym, Andrew Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG), and the New Amsterdam Boxing Academy, further reinforcing the competitive balance across the country.
the current group possesses greater depth compared to previous campaigns, pointing towards the emergence of younger match-winners.
“I definitely think that when you look at our team and how players have grown, like Chinelle Henry and some of the other youngsters that we have within the group that are able to make an impact in certain points of the game, I definitely feel that we have a stronger team than we did then.
“It’s about us showing up, having our plans in order and being really prepared. Once we do that, we have a good chance of progressing well,” she added.
The West Indies Captain also spoke about adapting her batting to the rapid-
ly evolving demands of T20 cricket.
“We are always looking for ways to adapt and keep up with the improving standards around the world.
“Being able to adapt a lot quicker is something that I’ve been trying to work on recently, as well as adding more shots to my game that hopefully I have enough confidence to bring out when the World Cup comes around.”
Preparation for the tournament will include a tri-series in Ireland featuring Pakistan and Ireland starting today, May 28. Matthews believes those assignments, combined with the team’s experience of touring England last summer, will be vital in helping the squad settle into conditions ahead of the World Cup.
During the West Indies’ white-ball tour of England in 2025, Matthews finished as the leading run-scorer of the series with 177 runs at an average of 88.50 despite the visitors suffering a 3-0 defeat.
“As a squad, we feel we are familiar with English conditions. The crowds are always really good in those competitions, which leads to a great atmosphere, and we are looking forward to more of the same this summer.
In the lead-up to the World Cup, we have a training camp in England, while we are also travelling to Ireland to play in similar conditions in a tri-series, also including Pakistan.”
Matthews, a part of the champion side, was still a teenager when the West Indies famously defeated Australia in the 2016 final at Eden Gardens – a triumph made even more iconic after the men’s side also lifted the title merely hours later.
“It is hard to believe it is 10 years since we lifted this trophy on that famous night at Eden Gardens. I was only a teenager, but that night defines what this team can achieve at its very best. Winning a World Cup is the pinnacle of a cricketing journey, so we certainly take a lot of pride from that experience. Ten years on, it would be great if we could redo a feat like that. It might mean even a bit more in a time like this, where we probably aren’t one of the top three or four teams people have pinned to win it. Hopefully, we can prove those people wrong.”
The West Indies will kick off their campaign on June 13 against the defending champions New Zealand in Southampton. (ICC)
Teenage cyclists and new race routes have been highlighted as major positives coming out of the 2026 National Sports Commission (NSC) Independence 3-Stage Road Race, according to General Secretary of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), Mark St Claire.
Speaking on the recently-concluded event, St Claire said the introduction of new routes significantly challenged the riders both physically and tactically, while also exposing local cyclists to conditions more similar to those faced in overseas competition.
“The change in route was significant since most of our local cyclists are accustomed to the flat route,” St Claire explained. “What we observed when heading overseas is that most often we are riding undulating routes, and our cyclists at times lack the training and experience for such routes.”
He added that the revised course forced competitors to remain focused throughout the 3-day event, contributing to a tightly-contested general classification battle.
“I’d say yes, this year tested the cyclists both mentally, physically and tactically, since you had to ride
your bike to stay in contention to the very last stage,” St Claire stated.
The event culminated with teenager Ajani Cutting claiming the overall General Classification title in his first outing as an Elite rider, while two other young cyclists (Alexander Leung and Mark Lewis) also secured spots on the overall podium.
According to the GCF executive, the success of the younger riders reflects the commitment being made by the cyclists themselves as well as local clubs investing in development programmes.
“With the youngsters’ presence on the final podium, it shows the training commitment,” he said. “All three of the youngsters did training in Trinidad and Tobago in the first quarter of this year.”
However, the federation official admitted that more work still needs to be done to strengthen youth development in the sport locally.
“On youth development for cycling, we are still a long way out, and the present crop are products of the local clubs’ investment,” St Claire noted. “More ought to be done in bringing more youths into cycling.”
He further revealed that the federation is hopeful
of expanding participation through youth programmes during the upcoming school vacation period.
“It’s the federation’s hope that during the August holiday, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport will support the ‘Teach Them Young’ initiative to get more children involved in cycling,” St Claire added.
The 2026 NSC Independence 3-Stage Road Race was held as part of Guyana’s 60th Independence celebrations and featured a revamped route across several regions. The event attracted many of the country’s leading cyclists and produced highly-competitive racing across all 3 stages, with young riders making a strong impression throughout the competition.
There will be explosive international talents on show at the 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), according to Public Relations Manager Peter Miller, whilst sharing updates on the tournament.
The CPL operative made the revelation earlier this week on the Mason and Guest Radio Programme, aired in Barbados, while addressing enquiries about the international line-up for the 2026 season.
He divulged, “We made the decision a few years ago to take those players out of the draft. It makes it slightly easier for teams to kind of have that flexibility. I’m hopeful that it will be in the next 2-3 weeks; we’ll be able to start releasing those names. Ideally, everyone will know everybody that’s coming by July for certain.”
“As I’m sure you know, the cricket calendar doesn’t get any less congested, right? And it’s really important for teams to find
players who not only fit the skill sets they’re looking for but are also guys that are going to be available for the whole of the event.”
“There are a few names, I’ve been told, which I think will excite people, but I’m not allowed to tell you as yet; I’ll get in trouble,” Miller remarked cheekily.
Miller also responded to other enquiries regarding the upcoming CPL, particularly divulging details on the length of the upcoming season, which will fea-
Guyanese cyclist
Briton John captured the 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de l’Ouest title on Monday, May 25, after a tactical final stage in Saint-Laurentdu-Maroni, French Guiana.
Riding for Sinnamary Ticéane Cycling Club, John overturned the overall standings on the final day to secure the yellow jersey and the overall victory after three days of competition.
The concluding stage was affected by heavy rainfall in the region, forcing organisers to alter the route because of flooding along the RD9 roadway. Riders instead remained on the RN1 before returning to SaintLaurent-du-Maroni, short-
ening the original course while allowing the race to continue safely.
With the overall title still up for grabs, the peloton produced an aggressive and tactical race from the early stages as several teams attempted to pressure overnight leader Larry Lutin of Guadeloupe’s Espoir du Sud.
The stage victory went to Terry Tsang Yee Moi of ECG Crédit Mutuel after a successful late counter-attack, but it was John who emerged as the biggest winner of the day by moving into the overall lead.
John benefited from a strong collective effort by the Sinnamary Ticéane team as he reclaimed the
ture a seventh franchise for the first time in the tournament’s history.
“It means that it’s not going to be double round robin this time; not everybody plays everybody twice,” he explained. “The window that we have to get this in in a congested calendar just means that it’s not possible, but we’ve gone from 34 matches to 39 for the men.” So, that is an increase in the number of matches; that is 35 group games, rather than 30.”
The CPL PR manager later sounded off on the role CPL plays within the sport’s framework in the region.
“I think there are two el-
ements to that. I think the first is that CPL is fundamentally an integral part of the Cricket West Indies ecosystem.
yellow jersey to seal the overall crown.
In the final general classification, John finished ahead of Larry Lutin in second place, while Benjamin Bousquet of Vélo Club du Maroni Belova completed the podium in third.
Other category winners included Noé Carrère, who claimed both the U19 and Open Two and Three titles. Adam Cousi won the Access category blue jersey, while Caymmi Serrano Ursule of VCG Ibis Style secured the U23 classification.
The team title was won by Vélo Club Saint-Annais de Guadeloupe ahead of Vélo Club de Sinnamary Ticéane and Vélo Club du Maroni Belova S3T.
When people talk about there not being games in Barbados, it was like, they’re CPL games. CPL is a big part of the cricket that CWI is responsible for, like it’s massive from that point of view,” Miller noted.
He went on to share, “I also think it’s a really good finishing school for cricketers to come through. Quentin Sampson is arriving with us and is sculpted at CPL, but it’s other mecha-
nisms that are allowing him to thrive. He’s an interesting story, him and Shamar Joseph and Guyana.”
The 2026 Republic Bank CPL is scheduled from August 7 to September 21, commencing in St Vincent and the Grenadines whilst making stops in Jamaica, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana before its grand finale in Barbados at the Kensington Oval.
FIDE Master (FM)
Anthony Drayton emerged unbeaten to win the Independence Day 960 Rapid Chess tournament after securing seven wins from as many rounds at the Pegasus Exhibition Centre on Tuesday evening. The competition was staged as part of Guyana’s 60th independence anniversary celebrations and attracted a strong field of local players.
Drayton, rated 1996, sealed the title with a final-round victory over Odinnie Reece, finishing atop the standings with a perfect seven points from seven rounds.
Mitra Ramgopal and Rolex Alexander both ended on 5.5 points, but
Ramgopal claimed second place on a tie-break ahead of Alexander, who placed third. Reece, Aiden Tinnie, Alek Ubaldo-Singh, Javier Davenand and Jevaughn Grant all finished on five points.
Drayton’s path to the title included victories over Christopher Harrison, Maximus Bullen, Aiden Tinnie, Rolex Alexander, Mitra Ramgopal, Alek Ubaldo-Singh and Reece.
The seven-round Swisssystem tournament featured a rapid time control of 15 minutes plus a five-second increment from move one and was officiated by Chief Arbiter John Lee. A total of 53 players participated in the event, which carried international rating
calculations.
Among the notable performances was Ramgopal’s strong run through the middle rounds, including a fourth-round victory over Reece and a sixth-round win against Tinnie before drawing with Alexander in the final round.
Alexander also produced a consistent campaign, defeating Chelsea Harrison, Jadenn Critchlow, Women’s Candidate Master (WCM) Jessica Callender and Vir Narine before sharing the point with Ramgopal in the seventh round. The tournament was sponsored by Trophy Stall along with Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, which also provided the venue for the competition.
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have announced a limited-time bundle ticket promotion, bringing the best of regional and international cricket action to fans at unbeatable value.
From today, Thursday, May 28, fans who purchase GSL tickets will unlock the exclusive opportunity to purchase CPL tickets in the same quantity and in the same stand – up to six tickets per match.
This special offer celebrates the passion Guyanese fans have for cricket – a sport that continues to unite communities, inspire pride, and showcase Guyana on the world stage. Through the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super
League, Guyana now has a major annual cricket event of its own: a homegrown spectacle that engages the world while celebrating the country’s deep love for the game.
Fans are encouraged to come together, fill the stands, and show the world the unmistakable spirit of Guyanese cricket support.
The bundle ticket promotion is as follows:
Buy GSL tickets and get access to purchase the same number of CPL tickets in the same stand.
Maximum of six CPL tickets per match (maximum of four for the GAW/TKR game)
Available only while inventory lasts
The offer ends June 2, 2026.
Offer only available at the Amazon Warriors Box Office, 233-234 Camp Street.
Conditions apply and are available at the Box Office on request.
Fans are being encouraged to not miss this chance to witness fierce cricketing rivalries and world-class stars –all while enjoying unmatched ticket value.
“Secure your seats now before this exclusive bundle is bowled out,” a recent missive emphasised.
The Camp Street Box Office will be open from 08:30h to 16:30h Monday to Friday and 09:00h to 13:00h on Saturday.
...as CWI officially announces 2026 int’l home season
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Men’s International Home Series, setting the stage for an electrifying summer of cricket across the Caribbean under its bold new “WI OUTSIDE!” campaign.
The 2026 home season will feature international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan, bringing world-class cricket to multiple territories and delivering months of high-energy action for cricket lovers throughout the region.
As part of the finalised schedule, Barbados has been added as a host venue for the One-Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, with the final two matches now set to be played there.
CWI’s CEO Chris Dehring explained the adjustment, “Cricket West Indies engaged in discussions with the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana regarding logistical challenges associated with hosting the five ODIs. Subsequently, the Governments of Guyana
and Barbados proposed a collaborative arrangement to share the matches and associated operational costs between the two territories. Following consultation with New Zealand Cricket, Cricket West Indies approved the arrangement as part of its continued commitment to delivering a successful and memorable series for players, fans, and the wider Caribbean community.
Cricket West Indies wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Governments of Guyana and Barbados for their cooperative spirit, flexibility, and swift action in ensuring the series proceeds without disruption.”
The summer officially bowls off in Jamaica with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka from June 3-14, featuring three ODIs and three T20 Internationals (T20Is). The teams will then travel to Antigua for a two-match Test series scheduled for June 25-29 and July 3-7.
Attention will then shift to a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Guyana hosting the opening three matches on July 11, 13 and 16, before the series concludes in Barbados with
the final two encounters on July 19 and 21.
The final leg of the home season will take place in Trinidad & Tobago, where the “Men in Maroon” will face Pakistan in a two-match Test series from July 2529 and August 2-6. The series will also mark a historic milestone for the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which is set to host its first-ever international Test match.
Throughout the season, the “WI OUTSIDE!” campaign will serve as the unifying theme connecting fans and players through immersive match-day entertainment, school and commu-
nity outreach programmes, digital fan experiences, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan engagement activities across the Caribbean.
Dehring said the initiative captures the spirit and energy that have long defined West Indies cricket and urged fans throughout the region to fully embrace the experience this summer.
“West Indies cricket has always been about more than what happens on the field. It is about people, passion, culture, pride, and the unmatched energy that comes alive when our fans rally behind the maroon.
‘WI OUTSIDE!’ is a celebration of that spirit and an invitation to every cricket fan and proud West Indian to come out, fill the stands, wave their flags, and create the kind of atmosphere that makes West Indies cricket special,” said the CEO. “We want this summer to feel like a movement across the Region, where fans are fully engaged with the team and part of the experience every step of the way.”
Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets via https://tickets.windiescricket.com/ and be part of what promises to an exciting and thrilling summer of cricket. For updates on the “WI OUTSIDE” campaign and the 2026 International Home Series, visit www. windiescricket.com and follow @windiescricket on all major social media platforms.
Full International Home Series Schedule:
Versus Sri Lanka: All Formats
1st ODI – June 3 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica 2nd ODI – June 6 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica
3rd ODI – June 6 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica 1st T20I – June 11 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica 2nd T20I – June 13 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica 3rd T20I – June 14 @ Sabina Park, Jamaica 1st Test – June 2529 @ Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
2nd Test – July 3-7 @ Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
Versus New Zealand: One-Day Internationals
1st ODI – July 11 @ Guyana National Stadium
2nd ODI – July 13 @ Guyana National Stadium, Guyana 3rd ODI – July 16 @ Guyana National Stadium, Guyana 4th ODI – July 19 @ Kensington Oval, Barbados 5th ODI – July 21 @ Kensington Oval, Barbados
Versus Pakistan: Tests 1st Test – July 2529 @ Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
2nd Test – August 2-6 @ Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago