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‘Suspicious’ vehicles seen outside President’s private residence, unregistered drones seized

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- police, GCAA launch separate investigations

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Thursday deployed Air Corps assets to support the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) in containing a savannah fire near Moblissa Ranch, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Following reports of the fire, the GDF conducted an aerial reconnaissance of the area and identified several active fire pockets. The GFS commenced ground firefighting operations, while the Air Corps deployed a helicopter fitted with specialised aerial firefighting equipment to deliver water onto areas affected by the fire. The aircrew, led by Lieutenant Colonel Anson Weekes, with Sergeant Clyde Jones operating the firefighting equipment, completed nearly thirty water drops. The aerial water drops reduced the fire’s intensity, allowing ground crews to continue their efforts (Guyana Defence Force photos)

Business districts to support commerce, Chief Magistrate rejects attempt to stall extradition proceedings services, entertainment in Linden - says court bound by CoA order; prosecution calls second witness SEE PAGE

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Guyana breaks ground for regional law school

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- historic institution to expand legal education, serve students here and from across the Caribbean

President Ali set to deliver keynote address at regional tourism conference in October

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GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday,September 4, 2026

President Ali set to deliver keynote address at regional tourism conference in October HIS Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026, placing the future of Caribbean tourism within the wider regional conversation

on economic transformation, resilience, innovation and inclusive growth. Set for Georgetown, Guyana, from October 5–9, SOTIC 2026 will be held under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.” President Ali’s address will help frame the conference conversation

around how Caribbean destinations can harness innovation and technology, strengthen environmental and economic resilience, and ensure that tourism growth creates meaningful opportunities for communities across the region. His address comes as Caribbean tourism leaders confront a rapidly changing global environment

shaped by new technologies, evolving traveller expectations, climate pressures, and increasing competition. Against that backdrop, SOTIC will examine how the region can remain competitive while pursuing a model of tourism development that delivers stronger economic, social, and environmental returns.

President Dr Irfaan Ali “President Ali’s participation brings an important dimension to SOTIC at a time when we are asking fundamental questions about what the future of Caribbean tourism should look like,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, secretary-general and CEO of CTO. “He brings the perspective not only of a regional head of government but also of a leader who understands sustainable tourism and its connection to national development. As we explore a future that is smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive, his voice will help set the stage for the bold thinking and collaborative action our region needs.” Guyana provides a particularly relevant setting for this year’s discussions. The country has placed sustainable tourism, biodiversity conservation, and community participation at the centre of its tourism development strategy while pursuing broader economic diversification and investment in the sector. Susan Rodrigues, Guyana’s minister of tourism, industry and commerce, said hosting SOTIC and welcoming regional and international tourism leaders to Georgetown presents an opportunity to advance the Caribbean tourism conversation while showcasing Guyana’s evolving visitor economy. “We are honoured to welcome President Ali to deliver the keynote address and to host the Caribbean tourism community here in Guyana,” said Minister Rodrigues. “The conference theme speaks directly to the kind of tourism future we are working to build — one that embraces innovation, protects what makes our destinations distinctive and ensures that the benefits of tourism reach our people and communities. Guyana is proud to provide the setting for this important regional

dialogue.” President Ali, who was first sworn in as Guyana’s ninth executive president in August 2020 and began a second term in September 2025, brings significant experience in economic planning and national development to the conference. Before becoming president, he served in the National Assembly and held ministerial responsibility for Housing and Water as well as Tourism, Industry and Commerce. He holds a doctorate in urban and regional planning from the University of the West Indies along with graduate and professional qualifications in manpower planning, international business, finance, and international commercial law. SOTIC is CTO’s principal forum for bringing together tourism ministers, commissioners and directors of tourism, private-sector executives, regional and international partners, academics, media, young people, and other industry stakeholders to examine the issues shaping Caribbean tourism. The 2026 programme will place particular emphasis on data, tourism intelligence, innovation, emerging technology, climate resilience and regenerative tourism, destination competitiveness, inclusive growth, and the role of the region’s next generation of tourism leaders. Guyana will host SOTIC for the first time. CTO business meetings will take place from October 5–6, followed by the main SOTIC conference Oct. 7–8 including the Regional Tourism Youth Congress on October 8. Destination Media Briefings will conclude the week on October 9. For more information and to register for SOTIC 2026, visit sotic. onecaribbean.org. (CTO)

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday, September 4, 2026

Business districts to support commerce, services, entertainment in Linden - President Ali announces

By Naomi Parris PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has announced plans for the creation of two dedicated business districts on either side of the Demerara River in Linden, saying the initiative is designed to expand commerce, services and entertainment while deepening economic opportunities for residents of Region 10. Addressing residents of Victory Valley during an ongoing Cabinet outreach, the Head of State said the proposed facilities, one in Wismar and the other in Mackenzie, will bring small businesses together in organised commercial zones where they will receive targeted support, training and access to new financing options.

is not only to cluster enterprises in one location, but to create an ecosystem where budding entrepreneurs can grow and formalise their operations. “In bringing the small businesses together, we can then support you. We can empower you. We can have training seminars and training programmes right there,” the President said, noting that the districts will be linked to wider initiatives, including access to financing through the soon-to-beestablished Guyana Development Bank. President Ali said the administration is already working on identifying businesses and mapping out how they can benefit from existing development grants and other state-backed incentives. “We have to identify

CAPACITY The president said the new business districts form part of a broader strategy to boost the “productive capacity” of Linden by targetting young people and women for structured economic empowerment. He outlined ongoing and planned initiatives to bring young people together in various productive ventures, including agriculture and agro-processing.

the things that we want to do with you. These are the things we want to invest in to support you right here,” he stated. The president also committed to accelerating works on the community centre in the area, saying government wants the facility completed within nine months as a dedicated hub for training and empowerment. KEY TRANSIT AND INVESTMENT HUB President Ali used the

push to raise land values, expand trade, and link Guyana’s coastland with the hinterland and northern Brazil. “This town is going to be an important transit point,” the president said, pointing to the extension of the road from Mabura Hill to Kurupukari and “the proposal of having the bridge completed at Kurupukari and then the last stretch of road. That is integrating your economy here with that of northern Brazil.” “All the improvement in the roads, the new Linden–Soesdyke Highway that is being rebuilt, the lights are going in place, these are important investments for you in Linden, because you know the difficulties when the road is not good. You know the opportunities now that is [sic] coming your way. You know that the value of your land is increasing.

$120 billion plus that we have invested in Region 10. But you are aware of this. You are beneficiaries of this,” he told residents. “If you believe you have seen transformation in Linden, you have not really seen the massive transformation that still lies ahead.” REJECTING ‘HATE AND DIVISION’ President Ali drew a sharp contrast between the administration’s development agenda and what he characterised as a “propaganda machinery” bent on stoking ethnic and regional divisions. He warned residents against those who, he claimed, are “paid” to peddle misinformation and to use issues such as energy and investment as tools to “ignite hate and division” in the town. “We are speaking about development. We are speaking about

President, Dr Irfaan Ali and cabinet ministers on Wednesday visited several Region 10 communities, engaging residents directly (Office of the President photos)

“We’re going to build two facilities on each side of the river, and what we’re going to call these facilities are business districts,” President Ali told the gathering. “We’ll build the tarmacs, we’ll put shops, whether it’s mechanic, inspection, spray painting, commerce, entertainment, on both sides, so we can bring the small businesses together,” he added. He explained that the government’s intention

these businesses. Identify how do we benefit from the development grant, the Guyana Development Bank. How we will help you to build out the business opportunities,” he told residents, contrasting his government’s developmental agenda with what he described as politically driven attempts to “sow division” in the community. FOCUS ON YOUTH, WOMEN AND PRODUCTIVE

Beyond the business districts, President Ali announced that government is examining the development of an agro-investment park in Linden, outfitted with modern technology and support services. “We are going to also look at an area to develop an agro-investment park here in Linden, where we will have the best technology available to you, irrigation system, extension services. These are

engagement to situate the planned business districts within a wider web of infrastructural and economic projects which he said are transforming Region 10 and positioning Linden as an emerging transit and investment hub. He cited the extension of the Linden–Lethem Road, the proposed bridge at Kurupukari, new housing developments, and upgrades to the Soesdyke-Linden Highway as part of an integrated

That is not accidental,” he added. President Ali said government is also in discussions with investors to expand operations in the bauxite industry, even as it continues to roll out housing and social programmes in the region. According to him, nearly $120 billion dollars have been invested in the region, with hundreds of millions channelled into Victory Valley alone. “There are almost

advancement. We are speaking about upliftment. We are speaking about empowerment. Because nothing trumps that. We are not here to run anyone down. We are here to tell the truth, to tell a development story, to listen to people with ideas, not for those who want to parrot propaganda, because they parrot the propaganda because they are paid to do so,” President Ali said.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday,September 4, 2026

‘Suspicious’ vehicles seen outside President’s private residence, unregistered drones seized - police, GCAA launch separate investigations

TWO heavily tinted vehicles, which aroused suspicion given their presence near President Dr Irfaan Ali’s private residence at Leonora in Region Three, were detained by police on Thursday night and a subsequent search reportedly unearthed several

unregistered drones in the possession of occupants. Following the incident the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) issued separate statements. The GPF statement said that at about 18:20

hrs, two heavily tinted motor vehicles were observed acting in a suspicious manner in the vicinity of the President’s private residence at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, raising serious security concerns. “Upon observing the vigilance of the Presidential Guards on duty, the occupants of the two vehicles sped away from the area. “A distress call was immediately issued and police patrols in the area were alerted. Both mo-

tor vehicles were subsequently intercepted,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the GCAA said that several unregistered drones were found. In its statement, the entity said it received a report concerning two heavily tinted motor vehicles carrying four occupants in the vicinity of the President’s Leonora residence. “The vehicles were subsequently intercepted, and several unregistered drones were re-

portedly discovered in the possession of the occupants. “The GCAA takes this matter very seriously and reminds the public that the unauthorised operation of drones, including unmanned aircraft within restricted or prohibited airspace, is illegal and may constitute a criminal offence under the Civil Aviation Act 2018 and applicable aviation regulations,” the statement said. It added that members of the public are hereby warned that the operation of drones in restricted airspace, near protected locations, or in any manner that compromises aviation safety, national security or

public safety will not be tolerated. “The GCAA, together with the relevant law-enforcement and national security authorities, will take all appropriate action against persons found to be operating drones unlawfully. “Offenders will be subject to the full force of the law, including prosecution and all applicable penalties. “The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority remains resolute in its mandate to uphold the highest standards of aviation safety, security and regulatory compliance throughout Guyana,” the statement added.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday, September 4, 2026

Ambassador Rodrigues discusses UN SecretaryGeneral candidacy with ASEAN officials

Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett met with representatives of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in New York on Thursday to present her candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary General. During the engagement, she outlined her vision and engaged in a productive exchange of views on key priorities for the member states of ASEAN, including the ongoing UN80 reforms. Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett thanked the ASEAN Chair, Ambassador Enrique Austria Manalo, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations, for facilitating the exchange, and the members of ASEAN for their warm welcome, questions, and discussion (Photos: Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations/Facebook)

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday,September 4, 2026

Congress Place Tax Deal

WHEN an institution controlled by the People’s National Congress/ Reform (PNC/R) quietly forgives billions in taxes owed by the party, and settles for a fraction of a per cent instead, ordinary citizens are entitled to ask whose interests City Hall is really serving. Attorney General Anil Nandlall was right to brand the Georgetown City Council's handling of the Congress Place rates bill "absolutely illegal," and right to insist that it be investigated

and tested in court. This is a question of basic fairness. Every homeowner, shopkeeper and small business in Georgetown who pays municipal rates on time, often at real sacrifice, has just watched the council extend extraordinary leniency to Maikwak Limited, the company holding Congress Place on behalf of the PNC/R. A debt reported at more than $6.7 billion has, through an undisclosed process, been settled for roughly $30 million, repre-

senting a reduction of over 99 percent. No ordinary ratepayer could dream of such treatment. What explains it is not sound municipal policy; it is political proximity. Mayor Alfred Mentore's insistence that this was not technically an "exemption," and that negotiated settlements have precedent at City Hall, misses the point entirely. The issue is not what label is attached to the arrangement but the glaring conflict of interest running through it.

A council whose composition and political sympathies are entangled with the very movement headquartered at Congress Place cannot credibly claim to have reached this figure through an impartial process. That is exactly why the law recognises bias and natural justice as grounds to strike down a decision: those who stand to benefit from an outcome should never be the ones deciding it. Invoking "past practice" does not cure that conflict;

it only suggests the pattern has gone unchallenged for far too long. Nandlall's intervention matters because it elevates this from a political grievance to a legal one. He is correct that any ratepayer has standing to ask the courts to quash the decision, and correct to situate it within the broader jurisprudence on bias in the exercise of public power. If a council can erase billions in liability for a politically connected entity, the principle that all

ratepayers are equal before municipal law effectively collapses. Every citizen who has faced penalties or liens over comparatively trivial arrears deserves an explanation for why different rules appear to govern Congress Place. The council's decision should not be allowed to quietly stand. A full, independent investigation must establish exactly how the $30 million figure was reached, who signed off on it, and on what legal authority.

moral and social fabric. Mr. Chin noted that he lives outside. Can he contemplate in the countries he lives, there is a national human rights group that remained silent when the country’s national election was being tampered with and the process went on for five months? Can Mr. Chin imagine in the countries where he lives, there is a national transparency organisation that remained invisible for five months when the country’s national election was being tampered with and over hundreds of thousands of voters stood to lose the value of their ballot? I am absolutely positive that Mr. Chin knows the power of the media and because of that enormous power, the media is expected to be guided by profound responsibility and deep ob-

ligation to the society. Did Mr. Chin read the Stabroek News when it was in existence? The paper looked like the daily publication of an opposition newspaper. Does Mr. Chin read the Kaieteur News and does he see the absolute hate in the newspaper for the government in which the newspaper has been rooting against Guyana itself. Did Mr. Chin read a column in the Stabroek News titled “In The Diaspora” that for 18 years was a crusade against the Government of Guyana and the column was actually rooting against Guyana itself. Did Mr. Chin read a published letter to the President in the newspapers signed by 42 Guyanese individuals and organisations in which they demanded the halt to oil pro-

duction because it damages the environment and kills African people? I ask Mr. Chin to reflect on how far we have gone in moral degeneracy when only one race of people was mentioned as victims of the fossil fuel industry. Mr. Chin has to know all humans could be affected. This is the state of Guyana today. Mr. Chin was so graphic in that line that I end with mentioning it once more: “One can examine a country’s shortcomings without rooting against the country itself.” DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited.

We need more Brian Chins in Guyana. It’s time BRIAN CHIN, son of Guyana’s cultural icon, Godfrey Chin, wrote an interesting letter in the print and online editions of the newspapers on Wednesday. He mentioned his father’s book, “Nostalgias.” This publication consisted of reminiscences of his father in Guyana of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This book is a gem and I bought several copies for friends and relatives in the diaspora. I met Godfrey Chin once. It was a few years ago. He had an exhibition at the Umana Yana and I was there for another reason when Mr. Chin was setting up the exhibition. He had someone with him. I cannot recall who that person was but he was of Chinese ethnicity. My impression of Mr. Chin was that he was a modest person, friendly and likeable and someone who loved his country. I did say to him that as someone who graduated from UG with a history degree, his book was

a fantastic contribution to Guyanese history. There is one line in the younger Chin’s letter that I would quote from for two reasons. I will offer the quote now then give the two reasons. “Ian and Godfrey were very different writers, but both demonstrated something valuable: one can examine a country’s shortcomings without rooting against the country itself.” The Ian that Mr. Chin referred to is Ian Mc Donald who passed away recently. Mr. Mc Donald surprised the oceans of people who know him over the 70 years he traversed the soil of Guyana when he denounced the attempted rigging of the 2020 general election. Mr. Mc Donald in his entire career avoided political comments. But what he saw happened in 2020 invoked what he naturally possessed – conscience and human decency. The second reason for quoting Mr. Chin is because of the poignancy of his line, part of which I repeat here:

|One can examine a country’s shortcomings without rooting against the country itself.” This is the cancer that is eating away at the Guyanese society. Why it is so frightening is that it exists in corners that are vital to the philosophical fabric of the Guyanese society and those corners are rotting away. What we have in Guyana since the 2020 elections are people who have abandoned their moral compass for insane anti-government hostility, and the shortcomings of the society are mistaken for the society itself, thus there are people in this country whose frenetic preoccupation is the rooting against Guyana itself. I am not referring to the mainstream opposition. In every country of the world, the opposition is the same – we live with their daily outpouring against the government because we know that is their raison d’être. It is in the realm of civil society, the media etc that we see the threat to Guyana’s

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday, September 4, 2026

Government to review LTC’s 50% toll cut proposal

THE Linden Town Council (LTC) has proposed a 50 per cent reduction in the bridge toll that was previously charged, with government committing to reviewing same. This is according to a joint statement issued on Thursday, which also pointed out the significant backlog in the council’s audited financial statement. The following is the full text of the joint statement that was issued by the Government of Guyana and the Mayor and Town Council of Linden: “Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand; Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh; Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and other members of the government met with the Mayor of the Linden Town Council, Mr. Dominique Blair; Mr. Alister Wester; Town Clerk, Mr. Lenox Gasper and Treasurer, Audrey Nelson as part of government’s com-

mitment to ensure accountability, improved levels of service and operational efficiency. Government received strong representation from Lindeners and the private sector about the cost of conducting business in the town of Linden brought about by the toll charges. It was established that the audited financial statements of the LTC are in significant backlog. This is to be corrected. There will be an examination to arrive at a clear understanding of revenue and expenditure as the LTC was not in a position to pronounce on verifiable finances. The LTC proposed a 50 per cent reduction in the tolls that were previously being charged. It was noted that this adjustment would not negatively affect cash flow to the LTC nor put any additional burdens on the private sector. The government is committed to reviewing the new proposal from the LTC as well

as working to having a full and complete understanding of the revenue and expenditure of the LTC.”

Government Ministers and the Mayor and Linden Town Council during the meeting

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday,September 4, 2026

Chief Magistrate rejects attempt to stall extradition proceedings - says court bound by CoA order; prosecution calls second witness

US-INDICTED businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed again attempted to stall the extradition proceedings on Thursday after their lawyers asked Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman to stay her hand until they obtain clarification from the Court of Appeal. This follows a pattern of delay tactics, which ranged from the submission of medical reports to appeals all the way to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), which only Tuesday rejected the most recent attempt to stay the proceedings. The Thursday request came as the prosecution was prepared to resume the proceedings, which commenced on January 6 but have been stalled since March 25. Magistrate Latchman rejected the request, making it clear that she could not disregard an order issued by

the higher court. The Chief Magistrate ruled that the proceedings must continue, stressing that she is bound by the Court of Appeal’s directive and therefore has no discretion to suspend the matter on the basis being advanced by the defence. The application was made by Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, who appeared for the Mohameds alongside attorneys Damien Da Silva and Siand Dhurjon. Forde described the defence’s position as a “crisis of clarity” and argued that the Court of Appeal’s recent order has created uncertainty over how the committal proceedings should proceed. The defence said it intended to approach the appellate court for directions on the scope and implications of its order before the extradition hearing progresses further.

The Court of Appeal has rejected the Mohameds’ request for a stay and permitted the extradition proceedings to continue. However, it has barred Latchman from making a final ruling while it determines the men’s constitutional challenge to certain provisions of the Fugitive Offenders (Amendment) Act. The prosecution, led by Jamaican King’s Counsel Terrence Williams, with fellow Jamaican attorneys Herbert McKenzie and Ce-

Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, with their attorney, Damien Da Silva at Thursday’s extradition hearing line Deidrick also appearing, opposed the defence’s request and urged Latchman to proceed in accordance with the existing court order. The prosecution submitted that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) had upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal and that the extradition proceedings should therefore move forward. The proceedings, which began on January 6, have been delayed by several legal challenges mounted by the defence and were placed on hold on March 25 following an order of the CCJ. That order was discharged on July 29 after the regional court dismissed the Mohameds’ challenge to the Authority to Proceed (ATP) issued by Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond. T h e AT P h a d b e e n challenged, among other

grounds, on allegations of political bias. The discharge of that order cleared the way for the extradition proceedings to resume, although the constitutional challenge before the Court of Appeal remains pending. Thursday’s ruling means the committal proceedings will continue, although Latchman remains prohibited from delivering a final decision in the extradition case until the appellate court determines the constitutional challenge. NEW TESTIMONY With the court declining to pause the case, the prosecution proceeded with evidence from its second witness, Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, head of the Special Branch Unit. Narine took the witness stand on Thursday and is

Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman

now being cross-examined by the defence. His testimony provided the court with an account of the events of October 31, 2025, when the two businessmen were arrested following the United States’ extradition request. Narine said the process began at the Attorney General’s Office on Carmichael Street, Georgetown, where he collected documents relating to the extradition request. Among the material was the ATP signed by Minister Walrond, along with documents bearing the signature of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also told the court that he received a Section 6 Certificate under the Fugitive Offenders Act, to which was attached the extradition treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom. Two draft arrest warrants relating to the Mohameds were also among the documents, Narine testified. The witness said he subsequently went to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts with Detective Superintendent of Police Rodwell Sarrabo. There, he appeared before Latchman, swore to the truth of the documents, and tendered them to the court. The warrants were then issued for the arrests of Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed. Armed with the warrants, Narine and Sarrabo went to Smyth Street, Georgetown, where they found Azruddin inside a black Toyota Crown bearing registration number PZZ 5000. Narine testified that he told Azruddin that the United States had requested his extradition in connection with allegations including money laundering and wire fraud and that a warrant had been issued. Azruddin was taken into custody.

The witness said Azruddin then asked to contact Dhurjon. According to Narine, Sarrabo used his personal cellphone to call the attorney, but there was no answer. The Opposition Leader was subsequently taken to Brickdam Police Station. Narine said the police team then went to Mohamed’s Enterprise on Lombard Street, where they located Nazar. The elder Mohamed was informed that the United States had also requested his extradition and that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Nazar was taken into custody and placed in the police vehicle. According to Narine, Nazar did not make a request when he was arrested but told the police that he had been waiting for them to arrive. The witness further recounted that while the men were being transported to the Brickdam Police Station, Dhurjon contacted Sarrabo’s phone and said he would meet them at the station. At the station, the arrests were formally recorded, Narine said, after which the father and son were allowed to meet privately with their attorney and a U.S. Marshal. They were subsequently taken before the court at about 13:00hrs., when the extradition proceedings got underway. Narine remains under cross-examination and is expected to continue answering questions from the defence today. The prosecution’s first witness, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, had previously been undergoing cross-examination when the case was interrupted. She appeared in court on Thursday, but her fur-

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Guyana breaks ground for regional law school - historic institution to expand legal education, serve students here and from across the Caribbean

By Shaniya Harding GUYANA on Thursday took a historic step towards filling a regional gap and fulfilling the government's vision of becoming a regional education hub, as local and

help meet the growing demand for legal education. The 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) served as the backdrop for the event, which saw members of the council, along

tion, and collaboration of countless persons. Giving a detailed history of the development of Guyana's law school, the Attorney General said the idea of a local institution was first raised in the 1990s.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, and officials of the Council of Legal Education cut the ribbon, officially breaking ground for construction to begin (Elton John photos)

regional members of the law fraternity broke ground for the Law School of the Council of Legal Education at the University of Guyana's Turkeyen Campus. Speaking at the event, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, described the project as one of great historic and futuristic importance, noting that it will be the fourth law school under the council and the first in Guyana. He said the school was made a reality after extensive negotiations and talks with the council and will serve the wider region and

with invited guests, attend the simple but symbolic sod-turning ceremony. The CLE's 57th AGM is bringing together senior representatives from across the Caribbean, including principals and administrators of the region's law schools, heads of judiciaries of CARICOM member states, and representatives of regional bar associations, for a meeting that began on Thursday and is slated to continue until Saturday, September 5, 2026. Delivering the keynote address, Nandlall stated that this latest step is a culmination of the work, efforts, struggle, dedica-

"The idea of a law school to be established in Guyana under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education was birthed in 1996 at a meeting of the Council of Legal Education," he said, adding that the idea grew out of two years of difficulties faced by students graduating from the University of Guyana. "The idea was born out of two years of successive difficulties encountered by students graduating from the University of Guyana who encountered great difficulties in getting admission into the Hugh Wooding Law School, an arrangement

The eight-acre site at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus earmarked for the construction of Guyana’s first law school

that had existed for over three decades, and which guaranteed 25 students’ automatic entry into the law school,” he said. He added, “But the automatic entry was automatic entry from Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. Guyanese have never really, historically, I believe ever satisfied that criteria simply because of the economic cost and Guyana is not a contributory member to the University of the West Indies," he said. These challenges, the AG explained, gave rise to the University of Guyana's LLB programme. However, difficulties remained, as limited space at institutions such as Trinidad’s Hugh Wooding Law School meant not all Guyanese graduates could be accommodated. "I believe the first batch of graduates out of the LLB programme of Guyana, of University of Guyana, graduated in 1995. And when they were seeking admission to [the] Hugh Wooding Law School, they were basically told that there is

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, delivers the keynote address at Thursday’s sod-turning ceremony for Guyana’s first law school, at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus

no space for them, that the 25 spaces guaranteed to Guyana under the Council of Legal Education was guaranteed to Guyanese students graduating out of the University of the West Indies. After great struggles, those students got in," he said, adding, "Then a second batch of students came, 1996, and the same problem they faced. In

fact, that batch remained out of the classroom for almost the entire first semester. And it is against that backdrop that the then President of Guyana was forced to put it on the table of the CARICOM heads of government." DEMAND HAS SKYROCKETED Efforts to establish the TURN TO PAGE 10

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Guyana breaks ground for regional law...

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AG Nandlall, joined by officials of the Council of Legal Education, turns the sod to mark the official start of construction on Guyana’s first law school

institution continued with another initiative being tabled at a council meeting. In the years since then, numerous steps were taken and a number of talks where held. Notably, the AG highlighted

that an agreement was struck between the University of Guyana, the University of the West Indies and the Council of Legal Education that saw the automatic admission of 25 Univer-

sity of Guyana students into the Hugh Wooding Law School. This, however, while it mitigated the challenge, was not a sustainable solution and saw a change in admission arrangements over

Officials, members of the legal fraternity and invited guests at Thursday’s historic sod-turning ceremony

the years. "Once again, we reached a place where you have the law schools themselves overflowing," he said. He further noted that since the establishment of the council more than five decades ago, legal education has changed dramatically. "We are beyond 50 years; hence the world has dramatically changed. The Caribbean has dramatically changed. Legal education as we know it has changed." Over the years, technology has revolutionised the world, while demand for legal education has skyrocketed, the AG said. "I believe the council recognised that going forward for the next 50 years, it cannot continue with the same framework, the same infrastructure, the same method of delivery of education, the same system of administering legal education in the region. We have to prepare for the next 50 years," he said. He emphasised that this is why the development of a local law school is vital not only for Guyana but for the wider Caribbean region as well. He said Guyana remains a prime location to house the institution, with a need existing for a law school in the southern Caribbean. Additionally, he cited reasons why Guyana is an ideal location, noting that the country has been working towards the goal for more than three decades and possesses the requisite population and geography. While these factors highlight why Guyana could serve as a good location, the AG noted that

extensive work went into ensuring that establishing the school here would be feasible. "We had to undergo a particular process at the council. It was not handed to us on a platter. Strict criteria were laid out. A feasibility study was requested where we had to show how the law school is going to be viable. And not viable for the first and second year, but viable as a long-term venture," he said, adding that the negotiations reinforced that the institution, while a local one, will serve Guyana as well as the wider Caribbean. "It is not a Guyanese institution. While it will be located in Guyana, it is a regional institution to serve the people of the region and to be administered by the regional council administering legal education," he said. Moreover, he noted that an audit was conducted of current demand and of all students in different jurisdictions, not only in Guyana who are awaiting entry into a law school. Once all those criteria were satisfied, the AG explained that the CLE met in The Bahamas in September of 2025 and after executive deliberations formally accepted Guyana's feasibility study and passed what has become known as the Bahamas Resolution. The resolution, he explained, approved the establishment of a fourth CLE law school in Guyana; directed negotiations of a framework agreement between the Government of Guyana and the CLE; mandated the appointment of a subcommittee chaired by the CLE to

draft the agreement; and required that the draft agreement be returned to the council for final approval before execution. All these requirements, the AG noted, have now been met. This, the AG stated, is a remarkable milestone for the nation. "It is the realisation of the aspirations of generations of Guyanese, many students, dozens if not hundreds of students are out there listening to us and waiting for this initiative to become a reality," he said noting, "we will work with the Caribbean Court of Justice to establish a home here on these grounds for the CCJ Academy of Law. And we hope that judicial training, legal education, professional continuing legal education will be done from this facility. Again, not for Guyanese alone, but for the entire region." Currently, the project has advanced to the procurement stage, with a tender issued for the design and construction of the facility. A Request for Proposals (RFPs) from the Ministry of Legal Affairs for the "Design and Supervision for the Construction of the Law School" was issued earlier this year, and according to reports, 15 consultancy firms have since submitted technical and financial proposals for the contract. As the project moves into its next phase, the vision first conceived decades ago is becoming a reality, bringing Guyana closer to its goal of becoming a regional hub for legal education.

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ther cross-examination was deferred. The extradition case stems from a request by the United States for the surrender of the Mohameds to face an 11-count federal indictment. U.S. prosecutors alleged that the two businessmen participated in a multi-year scheme involving the export of Guyanese gold using falsified customs declarations

and reused government export seals, allegedly resulting in the evasion of more than US$50 million in taxes and royalties. The indictment includes allegations of wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and customs offences. The Mohameds have denied the allegations. The father and son remain on $150,000 bail following their arrests. Their bail conditions include the

surrender of their passports and weekly reporting to the Ruimveldt Police Station. The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned both men in 2024 over allegations linked to corruption and gold smuggling. They were subsequently indicted by prosecutors in 2025 on related charges in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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GGI-funded project launched to expand literacy, numeracy opportunities for 90 Indigenous women - programme set to boost confidence, independence, participation in everyday life

PROJECT ANAIM, an adult literacy and numeracy initiative for Indigenous women, was

officially launched in Massara Village, Region Nine. Food For The Poor (Guyana) Inc (FFTP), will

implement the project with funding from the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI).

GGI’s support for the programme reflects its continued investment in education and capacity building,

with a focus on expanding access to opportunities that can strengthen individual, family and community development. ANAIM, derived from the Carib word meaning “Women of Strength,” will support 90 indigenous women in Regions One, Eight and Nine spanning five communities: Turu Mission, Kopinang, Fairview, Toka, and Massara. The initiative aims to address geographic and social barriers to education while strengthening confidence, independence and community participation. Lorna Carlson, Socio-economic Manager at ExxonMobil Guyana, said “This project recognises that many women face challenges in getting an education. Some live far from schools and training centres, while others may face financial difficulties, family responsibilities or other barriers that make learning harder. Project ANAIM is helping to change that.”. The training will be conducted for several months administering practical instructions in reading, writing and numeracy, strengthening participants’ everyday decision-making, information management, and basic financial skills. Beyond developing foundational skills, Project ANAIM is intended to strengthen women’s ability to navigate everyday life, engage with public services and participate more confidently in community activities. By strengthening foundational skills, the project aims to help women participate more confidently in family, community and economic life, while overcoming barriers that have limited access to education and opportunities. Andrea Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer of FFTP Guyana Inc., said the community-focused initiative aims to help women make their voices heard, including when engaging with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). “One of the greatest impacts we hope to see

is confidence. We want women to feel comfortable attending community meetings, communicating with their leaders and speaking with teachers, healthcare workers, and government officials. When the RDC engages with residents, we want to hear more women asking questions and contributing their own ideas to discussions about development and their communities,” she said. Working with Village Councils, Toshaos and Regional Education Offices, the project will bring learning opportunities closer to women in remote Indigenous communities. This community-based approach is intended to make the programme accessible and responsive to the women it serves, while strengthening awareness of the importance of adult education and life-long learning. The benefits are expected to extend to families and communities as participants become better positioned to support their children’s education and contribute to community life. Participant Leonie Edwards welcomed the programme’s projected benefits for her family. “I am glad that I am one of the students. I think I will learn more, and I know this project will benefit me and my family, especially when it comes to managing money. When they teach us about financial matters, I will be better able to account for the money that I spend.” Region Nine Regional Councillor, Berney Robertson encouraged participants to support each other, stating, “Do not feel that it is ever too late to learn. I encourage you to support one another. Let this programme become a place where women encourage women, learn together and grow together.” Through the GGI’s support, Project ANAIM advances adult education and life-long learning as pathways to stronger participation and greater inclusion (GGI)

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday, September 4, 2026

Chinese Road residents to benefit from - Minister Ramraj pledges roads, solar lights, development push water improvement for growing community

THE government of Guyana continues to showcase the importance and impact of public engagement through the most recent Cabinet outreach held in Region 10 on Wednesday. The outreach, which was headed by President Dr Irfaan Ali saw ministers and government officials meeting with Guyanese to hear their concerns and get their issues resolved. Among the communities visited was Chinese Road, where Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj engaged many residents. Giving an update on the visit, Minister Ramraj, who was accompanied by Member of Parliament, Zamal Hussain, pledged to help the community develop vital areas such as water, electricity and roads. The outreach is among the most recent public engagements held nationwide in recent months. These engagements, Hussain noted, continue to be vital in helping Guyana's leaders hear concerns and take action. The visit served to highlight the challenges faced by the people of Chinese Road, a small community located along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Giving insight into the meeting, Minister Ramraj noted that the community has grown considerably in recent years, going from some 10 homes to a community of more than 200 persons. “Today we had our first meeting in Chinese Road. It is a thriving community, it started with about 10 houses in 2015 and now there are about 50 houses with about 200 residents here,” he said. While it is a growing community, Minister Ramraj noted that there are some challenges he has committed to helping to resolve. “Some of the challenges or difficulties faced in that community are water, roads, and lights. They do not have none of those

Minister Ramraj speaks with residents of Chinese Road (DPI photos)

and so we have committed to start building roads within the community,” he said. The minister noted that among the first steps to be taken will be the construction of roads. He highlighted that work will commence on a crush-onrun road, following a bill of quantities by an engineer. “We will start with crush-on-run roads and this will start. I have asked the engineer to get up the bill of quantities so we can get it done,” he said. The availability of electricity is another area, Minister Ramraj said work will begin on, with him pledging the addition of 50 solar lights to the community. “I also committed 50 solar lights and by the end of this weekend with the community leaders, they will decide where the lights will be placed,” he said. Alongside these steps, the ministry will also assess the development of a well in the community. As Minister Ramraj explained, the community currently utilises water from the surrounding creeks. “We have to look at our well because the area does not have any water supply, except for the creeks,” he said. This, the minister noted, represents the most recent step in continued efforts to improve the standard of living for residents of

Chinese Road and other communities. “We will continue to work with these communities here and in every part of Guyana to ensure we improve their livelihood. We bring relief to them so that they can have a better life,” he added. Echoing these sentiments, Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain noted that the turnout at the meeting highlights the impact of the engagement, as well as the willingness of Guyanese to speak to and work alongside the government. “I think because of

Residents of Chinese Road gather for the Cabinet outreach meeting

the amount of persons that respond to the meeting, I think the cabinet outreach has been doing tremendously for the people of Region 10. I think their response shows that and I think they welcome us here with open arms,” he said. The meeting also served to enlighten the community on various opportunities and developments. “I'm happy to let you know that we also enlightened them about the Guyana Development Bank. Minister Ramraj was very fluent in explaining

what needs to be done to ensure that they tap into these benefits that the government is providing. Also, we spoke to them about the GOAL scholarship. We also spoke to them about what we will be doing,” he said. The commitments made by the minister and the ministry highlight the impact created when on-the-ground engagements are held. Furthermore, Hussain noted the highly positive response from the community reinforced the need for, and willingness toward, continued engagement.

He noted, “Minister Ramraj made some commitment, and I am happy that the response there was so tremendous,” he said. Moreover, Hussain added that bringing services to the people is a vital part of the way forward for continued successful governance. “I think His Excellency the President is reaching out and bringing the government to the people, and this is the way forward for the People's Progressive Party/Civic,” he emphasised.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday,September 4, 2026

Four women entrepreneurs introduce businesses to wider investor market

EARLIER this year, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security created a tagline: “Made by

Guyanese women for the world”, for the annual We Lift Women Expo that was held in March.

On its own, the tagline spoke about taking products and services created by Guyanese women to national, re-

gional and international stages. In keeping with this, four women, all of whom would have participated in training sessions held by the Ministry’s Women’s

businesses on the radar of potential partners and supporters. The first of these women was Christine Persaud-Kishun, the founder of Christine’s Meraki.

Christine Persaud-Kishun

Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, recently pitched their business ideas directly to leaders of major organisations and diplomats for opportunities to showcase their brands, build connections, and put their

ises in artistry in the form of henna art for all occasions: weddings and engagements, and crafts, which cover a wide range of items, such as wooden and acrylic signages, floral

Shawnette Fiedtkou

Persaud-Kishun explained that Meraki is a Greek concept that “describes doing something with soul, creativity, and live, leaving a little piece of yourself in everything that you do.” The founder said her business special-

and handcrafted pieces etcetera. Customers also have the option to have photos printed in a 3D format in what she calls a shadow box. “What started in 2018 as a mere hobby became a booming TURN TO PAGE 16

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Stacy Reece

Carlotta Mars (MHSSS photos)

business, generating sales of approximately $4 million and serving over 300 customers near and far. With our products even travelling abroad, making it safe to say my products have travelled further than I have,” she said.

While highlighting the positives are good, Christine also mentioned her challenges and hopes to expand her business. She shared that to resolve her outsourcing issues, it would be best for her to purchase a X2 PS2 desktop model which will cost approximately $1.5 million and allow her to create her own pieces. “This machine also pairs well with a largesize plotter, which is the HP Designjet, valued at approximately $600,000,” she remarked. M e a n w h i l e , Shawnette Fiedtkou’s Shoney’s Styles, is based in Linden, Region Ten, and was inspired by Fiedtkou’s late mother. For her mother, sewing was more than putting thread to fabric, it was freedom, and her escape from poverty. Unfortunately, her mother passed away at the age of 39, which meant she could no longer live that dream. “I took it upon myself to build it not just for her, but for us. In Linden and across Guyana, women and girls struggle to find clothes that fit their bodies well.” she said. Catering exclusively to women and girls, and occasionally men, the ultimate goal of Shoney’s Styles is to introduce a local production line that is based in Linden that will deliver quality, speed and that “perfect fit”, all at once. Shawnette’s vision? to have an 18-station sewing room, where more orders can be completed at the rate of 400 garments per week. Noting the high demand for custom clothing, Shawnette stated that approximately $600,000 will be required to create three

additional workstations to get started on achieving that goal. East Gate Products is a household name, but behind it is Stacy Reece. East Gate is a 100 per cent woman-owned agro-processing business established in 2021, manufacturing value-added products that were inspired by four generations of recipes. These include a garlic fusion marinade, exotic pepper sauce and many others. A certified Guyanese brand, East Gate’s owner said her company offers a solution to time consuming marinating preparation by introducing ready-to-use marinating sauces and condiments. F i n a l l y, I j o e m a ’s Beauty, a high-quality plant-based hair and skincare production line, owned by Carlotta Mars. “All our products are available in Suriname and in Guyana. We're extending our operation from Suriname to Guyana. With this, we expect an increase in distribution, increase in sales, increase in brand awareness. Under a small production scale in 2023, we continue to rebuild after the effect of coronavirus. At that year, we had a 36 per cent sale and we jumped straight to 556 per cent sales in 2025. We have distributors in Suriname. We have distributors in Guyana. We sell products online and we recently opened our Ijoema’s pick up shop in Georgetown,” she said. The Ijoema’s Beauty owner is asking for US$20,000, which would be used to establish a production space in Guyana, along with the acquisition of the right equipment and machinery for a larger production scale.

GUYANA CHRONICLE, Friday, September 4, 2026

Finance major heads to London on Chevening Scholarship - aims to change finance landscape upon return

By Faith Greene

DEVICA Uditram has been selected as a 2026/2027 Chevening Scholarship awardee, joining more than

Uditram explained that her aim is to strengthen her ability to use data to identify patterns, and gaps that may not always be visible: “For example, to

Devica Uditram

100 Guyanese who have been awarded the scholarship since the programme began in the 1980s. Ms. Uditram will be pursuing her master’s in finance and data analytics at Birbeck, University of London. In an exclusive interview, Uditram, who is presently employed at the Ministry of Finance as an Economic and Financial Analyst, told this publication that she has a bachelor’s degree in finance, along with more than a decade of work experience in the commercial banking sector. She explained that she was inspired to move beyond just understanding economic and financial issues in Guyana and instead, use financial data to address those developmental challenges around us. This is mostly regarding poverty reduction and financial inclusion.

understand which communities in the rural areas may be left behind financially. What are the barriers that exist that prevent people from accessing or benefitting from the formal financial system, and how data is very important for policy making? Without data, you know, we can't have policymaking. We can't have decision-making. So, data is very important to craft policies that impact the citizens of Guyana.” The application process for Chevening is a lengthy one, lasting several months. Uditram successfully submitted that application in October 2025 and received her results in June this year. Recalling the day she received the exciting news, Uditram shared that she received an email on June 19, 2026, at 06:00hrs, and immediately felt a mix

of emotions upon opening it and reading that she had been selected as a Chevening scholar. “I was so happy, elated because this is something I worked hard for. This is not my first attempt at Cheve-

ning, and it is a very competitive scholarship. So, to be considered and to actually receive the scholarship is truly, truly exciting. I was so excited, I felt a sense of relief as well because after so

many months of preparation and trepidation and just anxiety and of course prayers, praying so much, to know that all my hard work was finally led up to this moment, and of course, there's a bit of tears,”

she expressed. London is the world’s second largest financial hub, which means Uditram will not only have the opportunity to study at the prestigious University TURN TO PAGE 19

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The Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC) statutory meeting was held on Thursday

Region Six records 97% teacher, 83% learner turnout as school year commences TEACHERS across Region Six recorded an impressive 97 per cent turnout as schools reopened on Monday, while student attendance stood at 83 per cent, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Six was told on Thursday. The figures were presented at the region’s statutory meeting as education officials provided an update on the reopening of schools across the East Berbice-Corentyne region following extensive preparations. Officials reported that all schools across the region were successfully opened, though there were a few minor challenges at some of the educational facilities. In preparation for the reopening of the schools, Member of Parliament, Zamal Hussain and Regional Chairman, Junior Basant led a team that checked each building. Engineers, contractors, and electrical and plumbing teams were mobilised to ensure that schools were ready and that all outstanding work was dealt with promptly. “All of our schools were opened but some of our schools had some minor issues. Even though we were all going out…we had contractors and we had our electrical and plumbing crew out to work. We tried to get furniture to our schools,” the council was told. Ahead of the reopening, teams had been conducting inspections at schools throughout the region to assess their readiness, identify outstanding works and ensure that classrooms and other fa-

cilities were prepared to accommodate teachers and students. Approximately 21,250 learners, and over 2,300 teachers are set to restart school within the region. Member of Parliament, Zamal Hussain, had stressed that considerable resources have been directed towards upgrading and maintaining schools across the region, including improvements to classrooms, sanitary facilities, school compounds and other critical infrastructure necessary to support teaching and learning. Against this backdrop, the MP urged children, teachers and other users of the facilities to take note of the improvements that have been made, stressing that maintenance is just as important as the investment that would have been incurred. He pointed out that the upgrades are ultimately intended to benefit the school population, and ensure that students as well as pupils can pursue their education in safe, clean and comfortable surroundings, while teachers are provided with an environment conducive to carrying out their duties. Hussain further stressed that the headteachers and deputy teachers have an important role to play in the schools. “They have to ensure that the system works for the children; the education system [and] they have to protect it. That is part of their duty. And the curriculum, too. We have seen excellent results from the children of Region Six, and we want to ensure that continues,” he had said.

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Hiawa teacher gets two years, $100,000 fine for gun and ammunition charges ROY Andrew, 31, a teacher of Hiawa Village, Central Rupununi, has been convicted of Possession of a Firearm Without a Licence and Possession of Ammunition Without a Licence, both contrary to Sec-

tion 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act, Chapter 16:05. According to the police, Andrew was arrested on February 2, 2025, at Hiawa Village, Central Rupununi, and was subsequently charged with the above-men-

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of London, but she will be able to study in a financial centre that immerses her in a global financial ecosystem. She related that being exposed to that environment, along with the opportunity to study will certainly enrich her experiences as a student at Birbeck. “I will be able to attend networking events, learn from professionals, and gain global perspectives, which I can bring back to Guyana, so it's that is one of the reasons why I chose Birbeck. Birbeck also has a very diverse student body,” she said adding, “They attract students from approximately 140 countries every year so that is going to help me with my international student experience, gaining insights from persons from all over the world, and to enhance my experience culturally as well. And the very last reason, it has a very flexible timetable.”

Asked what she is most excited for in this new journey, the scholar shared that she is looking forward to immersing herself in what her new environment will have to offer her. Already in contact with the university, Uditram has plans to be an active student within the Birbeck community. The school, she said, has an inactive club called The Economics and Finance Society. Her goal is to revive that club, an initiative she has already discussed with individuals at the university. Presently, Uditram an active volunteer, is the founder of the Literary Coven GY Book Club, and is also the Mission ShakhtiSAT’s Ambassador to Guyana. She is passionate about development of youths in various programmes, an opportunity that she says allowed her to showcase her skills in leadership.

tioned offences. The accused appeared at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, before Magistrate Nikkisha Logan,

where he pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined G$50,000 on each offence, totalling G$100,000 in fines, the police said.

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang (Elton John photo)

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Local needs, talent key to effective development - Ambassador Yang Yang says

CHINA’S Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, recently emphasised the importance of local needs, realities and talent to effective development. She was at the time speaking at the launch of the Roots of Flavour- Culinary Arts Centre at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) building at Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara.

During her remarks, she said: “Effective development must start with local needs, local realities, and local talent.” Ambassador Yang said that the newly launched centre has the Chinese Embassy’s support, as it offers new skills, new ideas and new opportunities to women. She related that it captures the spirit of the Ministry of Human Services and

Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), helping women turn skills into income, and ideas into business. The Ambassador revealed that the People’s Republic of China has learned a similar lesson through its own development. “In China, equality between women and men is a basic state policy. We have continued to strengthen the potential of women's rights while creating more opportunities for women in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Today, Chinese women are contributing to every field of our economy and society as doctors and teachers, scientists and engineers, entrepreneurs and community leaders. This is also an important part of the China-Guyana co-operation,” the Ambassador said. She further noted that when people think of the China-Guyana bilateral relationship, they may first think of roads, bridges, hospitals, trade, and investment. However, while these are important, co-operation is also needed. Co-operation, she explained, is about making a difference in the lives of ordinary people daily. The Ambassador noted

that this can mean a doctor learns a new medical technique, a young person gains a useful skill, or a woman earns a better way of life for her family from her own strength. Similar to cooking, there is no “one-size-fits-all” recipe for development. A good dish starts with the right local ingredients. Ambassador Yang expressed, “In the same way, effective development must start with local needs, local realities, and local talent. China does not come together with a ready-made recipe for development. We come as a partner, sharing our experience and resources where we can, learning from our Guyanese friends, and working together to find solutions that meet Guyana's own needs.” The Chinese Ambassador has shared similar views in the past, highlighting that as Guyana experiences rapid growth and transformation, and as new opportunities for advancements continue to emerge, skilled professionals will play an increasingly important role in supporting economic diversification, strengthening key sectors, and ensuring benefits of growth are widely shared.

FLOYD Wade, 22, a mason of Beterverwagting Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, was, on Thursday, sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to armed robbery. He was charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, police said in a press release. Wade was arrested on

September 1, 2026, in relation to the mentioned offence, police said, adding that he appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate R. Weever on Thursday. After the charge was read to him, he pleaded guilty and was subsequently sentenced to eighteen (18) months in prison, the police said.

BV man sentenced to 18 months in jail for armed robbery

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Mackenzie High School repairs must be completed in two weeks – Minister Parag

Education Minister, Sonia Parag, on Thursday, wrapped up a site visit at the Mackenzie High School in Linden, warning that remedial work, including repainting, must be completed within the next two weeks. The minister has also asked that school officials, including the headteacher and members of the PTA, keep her personally updated on the project. Minister Parag was accompanied by Permanent Secretary, Shannielle Hoosein-Outar (MoE photos)

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Kaia keeps Zimbabwe’s hopes Championship of making tri-series final alive Persaud to defend title in Promotech, Danny’s Auto Sales NTFGL final…

showdown set for September 6

THE National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) Tour #2 will reach its climax on Sunday, September 6, with defending champion Patanjilee Persaud leading a tightly contested championship race. The final, backed by Promotech and Danny’s Auto Sales, is set for the Lusignan Golf Course, where Persaud will seek to successfully defend the title he won as the inaugural NTFGL champion. Persaud enters the final round on 19 points but has little room for error. Maxim Mangra and Anand Persaud are tied on 18 points, while Joseph Szeplaki is just two points off the lead on 17. The standings have set up a thrilling four-way battle for the championship, with the leading contenders expected to feature in the marquee group for the final round. Persaud’s rise to the top has been one of the major talking points of Tour #2. After a slow start to his title defence, the two-time Suriname Open winner found his best form at the business end of the competition. He col-

lected seven points in round six before producing a superb net 65 in round seven to earn the maximum 10 points. Persaud’s 65 came after Rohan Albert had posted a strong net 66, including a net 31 on the front nine. Persaud responded with a net 31 on the back nine to finish one stroke better and claim the maximum points. The result, combined with his round six haul, gave Persaud 17 points over two rounds and moved him into the overall lead. The defending champion will now look to complete the comeback on September 13, but with only two points separating the top four players, the NTFGL title remains wide open. The Promotech and Danny’s Auto Sales-backed finale is therefore expected to provide a fitting conclusion to Tour #2, with Persaud seeking to retain the crown while Mangra, Anand Persaud and Szeplaki aim to deny him a second consecutive championship. This event is free and open to members of the public.

(ESPNCRICINFO) - A career-best 72 from Innocent Kaia kept Zimbabwe’s hopes of making the Namibia tri-series final alive as they beat the hosts for the second time in the tournament. Zimbabwe now hold a slight edge over Namibia, having beaten them nine times in 17 meetings, including their last three matches. After a last-ball thriller between the teams on Monday, Zimbabwe played like the more experienced side they are and had Namibia under pressure from the getgo. After putting Namibia in to bat, they made run-scoring difficult, took early wickets and despite an 83-run partnership between Gerhard Erasmus and Alexander Busing-Volschenk, limited them to a gettable score. Brad Evans’ 2 for 29 meant he joined Duan Jansen as the joint leading wicket-taker in the series with eight to his name. While Zimbabwe’s bowling is routinely their strong suit, their batting has been prone to collapses in this series. Kaia shared fifty-plus stands with Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza but the inevitable wobble came when they lost three wickets for eight runs in 11 balls. By then, Kaia had polished off most of the target and it was up to Ryan Burl and Tadiwanashe Marumani

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lifeline, supporting from the other end. Nawaz was eventually caught by Alex Hales off the bowling for Lahiru Kumara for 76. The Falcons cleverly picked their victims with Usman Tariq and Sunil Narine showed respect and finishing with tidy figures. The Falcons skipper was there at the end, finding a boundary off the last ball to take the Falcons to 183 for 4 at the end of 20 overs. The Knight Riders approached the PowerPlay with a high-risk, high-reward strategy, taking 63 runs for the loss of four wickets. Colin Munro and Nicholas

Pooran both got starts but fell to Rahkeem Cornwall who was the man for the occasion in the Falcons attack. He finished the PowerPlay with an outstanding spell, taking 3 for 17 to peg the Knight Riders chase back. Kieron Pollard, hampered by an existing injury, looked to put the team on his back once again as his 55run partnership with Joshua Da Silva kept the Knight Riders in touch heading into the last five overs. But when he was pouched smartly by Jayden Seales it looked an uphill task from there.

The impressive Joshua James was the man to claim the crucial wicket. He and Sharmar Springer would combine to set James up with a comfortable 25 run cushion in the final over, which was well executed. Joshua Da Silva brought up his half-century, hitting a six off the final ball and finishing on 54 unbeaten, but this was nothing more than a consolation as the Knight Riders have potentially played themselves out of play-off contention. The Falcons reclaim top spot for now and are in a strong position to qualify.

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to finish off. They reached the target in the 19th over but their net run-rate remains negative. The series’ best Powerplay Run-scoring has come fairly easily early in the innings throughout this series but this time, with gusty conditions and a used pitch, things were vastly different in the first six overs. Zimbabwe’s attack made good on Sikandar Raza’s decision to put Namibia in and a combination of spin and seam up-front kept things quiet before the introduction of Evans provided a breakthrough. Evans pitched it back of a length, Louren Steenkamp tried to slice it over square leg and with the ball swirling, Wessly Madhevere took a well-judged catch. In the next over, Blessing Muzarabani had Jan Frylinck swinging across the line and caught at point. Kundai Matigimu was introduced in the final over of the Powerplay, found extra bounce and his first T20I wicket when he had Zane Green caught behind, Namibia were 26 for 3, the worst Powerplay score of the series, where the previous lowest total was 34 for 2.

Erasmus holds Namibia together Namibia’s captain Erasmus has had a quiet series by his standards with scores of 19 and 12. But, when presented with the opportunity to fix that here, he took it. Erasmus had faced two balls by the time the Powerplay ended and had Busing-Volschenk at the other end. He was happy to let his younger partner play his shots. At the halfway stage, Erasmus was on 10 off 11 and only then did he hit his first boundary: a cut off his opposite number, Raza. Then, he sent Wellington Ma-

sakadza into the parking lot for his first six and overtook Busing-Volschenk. From there, Erasmus was in total control. He took a liking to Matigimu and hit boundaries off him on both sides of the wicket and reached fifty with a pull off Evans, off the 32nd ball he faced. When Busing-Volschenk was dismissed and their 83run fourth-wicket stand ended, Erasmus had to usher Namibia to a strong finish. He went after anything short and was brutal off Evans’ last over and took 14 runs off it as Namibia set Zimbabwe 157.

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BCB/Sohan Construction/Haniff Contracting U-23 cricket...

RHT Namilco Thunderbolt Flour advances to second round

THE Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt Flour Under-23 team has advanced to the second round of the Sohan Construction/ Haniff Contracting Under-23 tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board. Playing Skeldon Cricket Club at the Skeldon Community Centre Ground, the visitors led by former national youth player Jonathan Rampersaud won by seven wickets to advance in the Knockout 50-over tournament. Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt inserted the home team to take first strike after winning the toss. Skeldon were soon in trouble as skipper Lutesh Singh was caught behind by Tameshwar Deonandan for seven off the pacy Raffel Mckenzie,

while national under-16 player Jayden Ganpat dismissed Ameen Khan for four, to leave the home team at 12 for 2 in the fourth over. Trevon Reynolds 01, Ezekiel Rogers 07 and Faziur Kalamadan 00 soon fell to leave their team struggling at 29 for 5. Denny George batted well to top score with 21 as wickets fell around him. Skeldon were eventually bowled out for a meagre 72 in 29.2 overs. Junior Babb bowled well to take three wickets for five runs from four overs. Jonathan Rampersaud 2 for 15, Raffel Mckenzie 2 for 09, Jayden Ganpat 2 for 11 and Asif Warmuthoo 1 for 13 all supported well in a brilliant bowling display. Needing to score 73 runs from 50 overs, Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt

Flour reached 75 for 3 in the 14th over. Opener Matthew Perriera fell cheaply in the first over for 01 to pacer Lutesh Singh, but Ramzan Koobeer batted well to hit one massive six and five fours in his top score of 30, while national under-16 player Leon Reddy was left unbeaten on 27 with two fours and a six. Skipper Jonathan Rampersaud fell cheaply for 05, while Tameshwar Deonandan was left unbeaten on 02 when victory was achieved. Lutesh Singh 2 for 18 and Farhan Elmodeen 1 for 20 were the successful bowlers for the home team. Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt Flour will now play Tucber Park in the second round of the tournament this weekend.

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THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Under-13 and Under-15 Youth Ensemble Programme will officially conclude this weekend, September 5th -6th, as its final matches are set to be held at the National Training Centre (NTC), marking a groundbreaking culmination of several months of competitive youth football and player development across Guyana. The programme, delivered by the GFF in collaboration with FIFA, represents what has been described as the largest investment in youth football in Guyana’s history, with an annual investment of GYD$44 million over the next four years being directed towards the Youth Ensemble Programme. The historic initiative, which commenced in May, brought together young footballers from communities across the country in a structured national competition designed to expand opportunities for youth players, strengthen the domestic foot-

ball pathway and provide increased exposure to competitive football at an early age. The programme featured three age categories — Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 — with participation from nine regional associations. In total, over 2000 players were registered for the programme, representing 123 clubs, making it one of the Federation’s most extensive youth football initiatives. Matches officially commenced on May 16, with the programme providing young players with the opportunity to compete regularly over the ensuing months while representing their respective clubs and communities. The final leg of the competition will be staged at the NTC on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, bringing the national competition to an exciting conclusion. In the Under-13 category, the final weekend will feature the battle for third place between Plaisance FC and Potaro Strikers, while Vurlon Mills Football Academy

(VMFA) is set to face Upper Demerara, YMCA in the championship finale. In the Under-15 category, Friendship FC will take on Challengers FC for third place, while VMFA and Buxton Stars FC will compete for the championship title. The Youth Ensemble Programme represents a significant investment in the development of the country’s next generation of footballers. By taking organised competition beyond traditional football centres and engaging players from communities across Guyana, the programme created a broader platform for identifying emerging talent and encouraging sustained participation in sport. The initiative also provided clubs, coaches and young players with valuable experience in a structured competitive environment, supporting the GFF’s continued efforts to strengthen the national football development pathway. Over the course of the programme, hundreds of matches were played across

the participating regions, giving young footballers the opportunity to develop their technical abilities, tactical understanding, discipline and teamwork while competing against peers from different communities. The culmination of the Under-13 and Under-15 Youth Ensemble Programme underscores the GFF’s commitment to creating meaningful and accessible opportunities for young players and strengthening the foundations of Guyana’s football development system. With the completion of the national competition approaching, attention now turns to building on the momentum generated by the programme and continuing to expand opportunities for youth footballers across the country. The first round of the Yo u t h E n s e m b l e P ro gramme has come to an end, but its impact on the development of Guyana’s young footballers marks the beginning of the next chapter in the country’s youth football journey.

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Amazon Historic Youth Ensemble Programme Unbeaten Warriors host culminates with final this weekend Kingsmen as Keemo Paul aims to silence Providence crowd

THE unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors are set to take on the Jamaica Kingsmen on Friday at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence in a highstakes Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash. The Amazon Warriors enter the encounter boasting a flawless record, having won all four of their matches so far to accumulate eight points with an impressive net run rate of +2.604. They face a Jamaica Kingsmen side that also sits on eight points with four wins and four losses from eight games, eager to build momentum and hand the hosts their first defeat of the season. Adding a compelling storyline to the rivalry is the return of Guyanese all-rounder Keemo Paul. When Paul takes the field at Providence on Friday, he will find himself in familiar

surroundings but wearing unfamiliar colours as he turns out for the opposing Kingsmen against his home team. Coming off a commendable campaign across all formats for both country and franchise, the long-standing son of the soil is determined to keep his form going on familiar turf. Speaking after the Kingsmen’s training session on the eve of the encounter, Paul stressed that on-field performance is the only true lever for managing the atmosphere. He noted that the only way to quell the passionate home crowd is to play high-quality cricket and outmaneuver the Amazon Warriors at their Providence fortress. Meanwhile, the starting time for Sunday’s clash between the Warriors and the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots has changed from 10:00am to 03:00pm.

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Archery Guyana congratulates Singh on Olympic Youth Camp Tobago 2026 participation THE Board of Directors of Archery Guyana has congratulated young archer Ravish Singh on his successful participation in the Olympic Youth Camp Tobago 2026, held from August 23 to 28, 2026, where he represented Guyana alongside young participants from across the Caribbean. Ravish’s participation followed a structured and competitive selection process conducted by Archery Guyana after the Federation was invited to nominate one youth participant for the regional Olympic youth development programme. Recognising the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent process, Archery Guyana developed specific selection criteria aligned with both the requirements of the Olympic Youth Camp and the Federation’s objectives for youth development. Five nominations were received and considered. To ensure that the final decision was not simply based on a single individual’s assessment, Archery Guyana established a five-member selection panel comprising representatives from differ-

Ravish Singh participated in the Olympic Youth Camp Tobago 2026, held from August 23–28

THE highly anticipated and hugely popular Courts Optical U11 boys’ football competition will take centre stage as the Petra Organisation stages the 13th edition of the marquee tournament. Title sponsor Courts, through its eye-care brand Courts Optical, will again feature as the main supporter of the grassroots football tournament. The tournament, which is played at the Ministry of Education ground, will feature 15 schools from Georgetown; one from Region 10 in One Mile Primary; three from Region Seven; two from Region Six; One from Region Five in Rosignol Primary; six from Region Four; four from Region Three; and two from Region Two and Santa Rosa Primary from Region 1. Unicomer Managing Director Gillian Matthews impressed upon those gathered the significance of investing in the next generation. “This is not just a tournament; it represents much more than just football. It represents an investment in our children, in our communities, and in the development of young people across Guyana. Over the years, we have been proud to work alongside the Petra Organisation to create an environment where young

people and players can compete, develop their skills, and build relationships. This is very important in these times of events. It is not just to compete; relationships from these, we also learn important values, values that stay with us beyond when we are in the field.”Head of the Unit of Allied Arts in the Ministry of Education Nicholas Fraser, said the journey with the Petra Organisation and Courts has been remarkable. “The Ministry of Education is very pleased to see this tournament continue, especially since it has been able to develop quite a bit of talent. Personally, I like to see massive activities, activities that touch many children, and as a ministry, we are interested in some of the things expressed by Ms Matthews, how children learn through these activities. We are interested in children with mild obesity getting involved in these activities; it is those children that[sic] will benefit more from these sorts of activities than the athlete. So for us, we are very happy that hundreds will be bothering their parents to go to football practice and make friends and do these activities that will greatly benefit their health.” Assistant Director of Sport Franklin Wilson, who represented

ent clubs. The members of the panel were Narda Mohammed, Kenrick Cheeks, Samira Duncan, Karin Toppin and Melissa Ramnarine. The selection panel met to deliberate on the five nominations, applying an agreed grading system, followed by a vote. Following the first round of voting, there was a clear winner, with Ravish Singh emerging as the selected nominee. Archery Guyana subsequently communicated with the unsuccessful nominees, thanking them for the quality of their applications and encouraging them to pursue future opportunities. The Federation, in a statement, acknowledged the selection panel for the time, care and professionalism demonstrated in undertaking what was recognised as a difficult task in selecting one nominee from a strong field. The Olympic Youth Camp provided Ravish with an opportunity to develop not only as an athlete, but as a young leader and ambassador. During the camp, he interacted with young people from different

Caribbean countries and athletes from a variety of sporting disciplines. The programme included sessions on Olympic history, careers in sport, nutrition, mental health and wellbeing, anger management, conflict resolution, sustainability, responsibility and career planning, alongside sporting and cultural activities. Ravish also participated in team-building activities, including a supervised breakfast preparation exercise. His conduct and personal responsibility were further recognised when he received an award for having the cleanest room at the youth camp. Reflecting on his experience, Ravish said: “It was honestly an amazing experience. I got to meet and interact with young people from different Caribbean countries and athletes from different sports, including netball, volleyball, and of course, archery.” Archery Guyana also thanked President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Godfrey Munroe and

the Executive Committee for providing Ravish with this valuable international youth development opportunity and for supporting opportunities that expose young Guyanese athletes to leadership, education, cultural exchange and the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, said, “For us, youth development is about much more than producing athletes. We want to develop young people who are disciplined, responsible, confident and capable of becoming future leaders and ambassadors for their sport and their country.” Archery Guyana also congratulated the other members of the Guyanese contingent, Tesianna Harris, who represented Guyana in track and field, and Crystal Persaud, who served as chaperone. The body said, “We are pleased that Ravish was able to share this experience with fellow Guyanese representatives and to contribute to the country’s participation in this important regional youth development initiative.”

Famed Courts Optical Boys U11 Pee Wee football competition launched

Defending Champions Leonora Primary are flanked by officials of Courts, the Petra Organisation and Ministry of Education

the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, said that youth football is key to sports growth. “I want to commend Petra for their resilience in continued and consistent football from the young level, under 11, to the senior level, under 20; their commitment has contributed to Guyana’s development… Why is under 11 important? If you look at the Ralph Green under-11 tournament, the current captain of Santos Football Club in the Elite League, Malcom Hendricks, came through this tournament as well as that tournament, and he is now the captain of

Santos Football Club.” Co-Director of the Petra Organisation Troy Mendonca singled out Courts for their long-standing commitment to youth football, as evident through their sponsorship for over a decade. “For more than 12 years, this tournament has been a staple in Guyana’s sporting calendar; it has provided a generation of primary school players with organised competition, helped identify emerging talents and contributed to the development of several juniors and senior national players... which

was recently demonstrated in the Caribbean Football Union under-14 challenge series, where Guyana captured the Teir 2 title. 10 players from participating schools were part of that successful line-up: two from West Ruimveldt Primary; two from St. Pius; two from Enterprise Primary; one from Redeemer; one from St. Margaret’s; one from St. Gabriel and one from Marian Academy.” The 13th court’s optical pee wee football tournament runs from September 19 to October 24. Leonora’s primary is the defending champion.

Falcons claim monumental win against TKR

THE Antigua & Barbuda Falcons claimed an eightrun victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final game of the season at the Queen’s Park Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The loss is the Knight Riders third straight loss and they finish their homestand having lost four out of five games. Hasan Nawaz was the standout performer with the bat, whilst Rahkeem Cornwall and Joshua James brought it home with the ball for the Falcons, who notch another win after a rain-cancelled fixture against the Patriots. The Falcons made a promising start in the PowerPlay with Evin Lewis and Rahkeem Cornwall putting on a decent 40-run partnership before Cornwall

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chopped one off the bowling of Usman Tariq. This was the 17th consecutive CPL match he’s taken a wicket. They had the chance to send Lewis back for 16 but the catch was put down by Terrance Hinds. The Knight Riders have relied on their spinners to bowl a tight first six, but the Falcons didn’t allow themselves to get bogged down and reached 43 for 1 at the end of the PowerPlay. Dropped catches would plague the Knight Riders again shortly after as Moeen Ali was dropped on one by Akeal Hosein. By this time, Hasan Nawaz was establishing himself in this innings and looked to be the man to spearhead the Falcons innings. He would reach his half century in 36 balls with Moeen Ali on his second TURN TO PAGE 37

The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons celebrate

Unbeaten Amazon Warriors host Famed Courts Optical Boys U11 Pee Wee football Kingsmen as Keemo Paul aims to silence Providence crowd competition launched SEE PAGE

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Nareeza Latiff collects the sponsor’s cheque from Managing Director of Unicomer, Gillian Matthews

The Guyana Amazon Warriors going through their paces at Providence

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