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Govt. should have already had plans in place to finance future oil projects - Opposition Leader PAGE
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Businessman shot dead at Reg. 8 Backdam 2 hospitalised after foiled NA robbery
A march past Friday morning marked the beginning of three days of activities by the Mayor and City Council to commemorate Georgetown's 184th anniversary. (PC: M&CC)
WIN turns to court as Reg. 10 leadership standoff drags on
GECOM defends authority as Govt., Exxon
welcome WIN challenges opposition 5th FPSO …WIN, APNU to meet representation as tensions escalate to Guyana
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Govt. should have already had plans in place to finance future oil projects - Opposition Leader ...says experts needed for both financial advice, governance of sector By Davina Bagot
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u y a n a ' s government is seeking experts' advice on the financing arrangements for future oil projects in the Stabroek Block, as approving new developments for Exxon could again reduce Guyana's profits to 12.5%. These plans however should have already been in place according to Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed. Mohamed said this week that Guyana has been producing oil since December 2019 and should have already discussed and crafted a policy to address financing of additional oil projects after Exxon recovers the significant investment made so far to develop the projects that have been approved to date. The leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party argued, “This government is reactive. Something happens, they get exposed, the opposition calls them out, the public demands answers, and then suddenly they seek expert advice. Guyana has been producing oil for years. W h e r e w a s t h e preparedness? Where was the expertise? Where were the systems?” Further, he addressed the increased profits that Guyana is now poised to receive as a result of the investments being paid off. He said, “When it comes to the money coming into this country, we have already raised questions about transparency. The president quoted 39.8% (profits)...we have raised these figures before. I want the Guyanese people to know that at US$80 per barrel we are receiving approximately GYD$6.3 billion. So, my fellow Guyanese, brace yourselves for a 2 trilliondollar budget early next year while more than half of Guyanese continue to live in poverty.” Meanwhile, in an invited comment on Friday, the opposition leader stressed the need for Guyana to engage the service of experts to help the country govern the rapidly expanding sector,
rather than just seek advice on this particular subject. He urged, “Given the scale and complexity of the petroleum industry, Guyana should seek coordinated, independent expertise to advise on the sector as a whole. Financing future projects is important, but it must form part of a comprehensive framework that protects the national interest and builds lasting Guyanese capacity.” The leader cautioned that as Guyana's share of profits increases, any decision for the State to invest directly in future projects must be guided by independent technical and financial analysis, with careful consideration of returns, risks, financing costs, and the long-term impact on the public purse. “The priority must be to use our growing petroleum position to strengthen Guyanese expertise, expand local ownership, and ensure that oil wealth creates lasting national assets and opportunities beyond the life of the resource,” Mohamed added. During a press conference on Tuesday, President Irfaan Ali explained that internal discussions are underway on the financing of new projects with government to seek
further advice from experts on the issue. He was at the time responding to a question from this newspaper how new projects would be governed, whether Guyana would allow its share of profits to be invested into upcoming developments and if government would then seek a greater share of revenue as an investor. Financing of projects In accordance with the terms of the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), Exxon was allowed to take out 75% of the oil produced in Guyana each month until all of the company's investments were repaid. The remaining 25% of oil each month was split between Guyana and the contractors, with the country receiving half of the “profit oil” or 12.5%. The country's profit share has now increased to 39.8% since the cost of all projects approved to date has been repaid. In the meantime, ExxonMobil is currently pursuing at least two new projects in the Stabroek Block- its eighth and ninthwhich will add more expenses to the cost bank. Without implementing new systems like a ring-fencing provision, Guyana's profit share could again fall to a meager 12.5% to allow the
Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed
President Irfaan Ali operator to finance these multibillions US-dollar projects. As such, President Ali said, “Now that we are at this new phase in the development of our oil and gas sector, there are ongoing internal discussions and of course we will also seek
expert advice on this matter to make a determination on how the next phase of projects will be treated having regard for the state of the global sector and of course the need for investment, the structure of that investment, where that investment is coming from and of course all the other exploration that is going to take place.” He assured that these discussions are currently
ongoing, explaining that a decision is yet to be made in that regard. Should the GoG implement a ring-fencing provision, the cost of new projects will only be recovered by Exxon when the specific operation comes online. This means that the project will pay for itself and ensure Guyana continues to receive a larger share of the pie.
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EDITORIAL
GECOM impasse The Carter Center recently warned that the deadlock over the composition of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) should be fixed urgently. Obviously, this is not a minor disagreement between politicians. Many of the electoral troubles this country has experienced over the year started at GECOM. The Carter Center says that without a fully functioning GECOM, the commission will be unable to properly organise Local Government Elections within the statutory timeframe and will struggle to implement reforms in adequate time for the next general and regional elections. That should concern every Guyanese, regardless of political affiliation. GECOM cannot be allowed to become another battlefield where politicians fight over appointments while the country’s electoral system stands still. The present impasse stems largely from the dramatic change in Guyana’s parliamentary landscape following the 2025 elections. The old two-party arrangement has been shattered, yet the institutions designed around that political reality have not kept pace. For years, Guyana’s electoral system has operated within a political framework dominated by the PPP/C and the PNC/APNU. The 2025 election changed that equation, with the emergence of WIN as the principal opposition force. Yet the three opposition-nominated seats on GECOM remain occupied by commissioners appointed under the previous opposition leadership. The resulting dispute has effectively paralysed the commission. GECOM Chairperson Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh has already acknowledged that the commission cannot properly move forward until the current political configuration is reflected. Kaieteur News reported in May that the impasse was hampering preparations for Local Government Elections, while several key GECOM positions remained vacant. This is unacceptable. The electoral machinery of a democratic country cannot be permitted to grind to a halt because political actors cannot agree on who should sit around a table. But the problem extends beyond GECOM. The Carter Center has also urged Guyana to amend the Constitutional Reform Act of 2022 to reflect the country’s new parliamentary configuration. The government itself has previously acknowledged the need for such an amendment. Yet acknowledgement is not action. Democracy cannot function effectively when the rules governing democratic institutions are frozen in a political era that no longer exists. Guyana cannot boast about its economic transformation while tolerating an electoral system struggling to adapt to political reality. The country also cannot cherry-pick the recommendations of international observers—embracing those that are politically convenient while ignoring those that demand uncomfortable changes. The Carter Center has previously raised serious concerns about campaign finance, the misuse of state resources and the unequal advantages enjoyed by incumbents. It has repeatedly called for reforms designed to restore confidence in GECOM and strengthen the electoral system. Those concerns have not disappeared because an election has ended. In fact, they become more important between elections. The ballot box is not merely a piece of paper dropped into a container every five years. It is the ultimate mechanism through which citizens hold governments accountable. If citizens believe that the rules are manipulated, that campaign financing is opaque, that state resources can be deployed for partisan advantage, or that the elections commission is paralysed by political interference, public confidence will inevitably suffer. That is why campaign finance regulations, a credible and continuously scrutinised voters’ list, transparent electoral
The concept of head villages DEAR EDITOR, In a highly developed area in the U.S., it takes approximately 5 years to build out a new subdivision with all of the infrastructure in place. Considering this benchmark, it is important for the government to slow down and do things properly to develop the new housing schemes and villages that they are trying to establish. House lots should only be given after the water system, sewage system, electricity infrastructure, and road network has been completed. As for the model village concept in the works, it is a good idea but most of the discussions are still focused on the basic infrastructure needs that are currently missing across the country. These basic requirements must be met countrywide first and foremost before expansion continues. Many citizens in the new housing schemes are already complaining about this problem. A new chart was recently released showing that Guyana’s GDP per capita had surpassed many developed countries. It is encouraging, but the reality is that the wealth has not reached most families in Guyana. In our beautiful country, we have approximately 29,000
distinct family surnames. Establishing a head village approach where the head of each family surname is provided an acre with a wellbuilt quality family cottage and 40 acres behind it of pre planted land with dwarf 3-year coconut trees will help lay the foundational sustainable wealth needed for each Guyanese family. CRG recommends that the head villages follow the preplanned build out concept where all of the supporting infrastructure is first put in place with a gated entrance to control access, a police outpost at the entrance to ensure public safety, a fire station for a quick response to fire emergencies, a health clinic for easy access to medical care, and a central Benab for a meeting place for the heads of the families within each established head village. A ministry of agriculture annex should also be present in each head village to assist with the coconut farming and a commercial rail or river network around the head villages should be used to transport the coconuts and associated byproducts for government purchase in support of an established long-term export contract. The purchase should be done in a manner that meets the terms of the export contract and covers government
expenses, with government earnings coming primarily from tax charged on the sale of the coconuts and its byproducts. Thus, maximizing and securing the profits of each family, and providing an approach to Guyanese family financial independence that will result in over 1800 square miles of land dedicated to coconut farming. Achieving a scale that will help provide our nation with a strong foothold within the multibillion USD market for coconuts and its highly sought-after byproducts. The market is also currently growing at a very attractive CAGR (compound annual growth rate). Note: 150 acres per family head was considered, but this may be too much to start with. The amount of 40 acres or 150 acres may be something that Irfaan may want to decide upon after determining which amount would be more reasonable. Either way, after the head village approach has been established, further deployment on a slightly smaller scale should continue for additional family members as the agriculture export business continues to develop. Best regards, Jamil Changlee
Horse-drawn carts on the highways DEAR EDITOR, As a public analyst who has been involved in community programmes in Guyana, I believe we need to have a balanced national discussion about the continued use of horse-drawn carts on our highways, village streets and avenues. Across the country, many individuals continue to use horse carts to transport goods, lumber, agricultural products and other materials. For some, this traditional form of transportation remains an important source of income and a means of providing for their families. I am fully supportive of
anyone who is willing to work hard and earn an honest living. However, Guyana’s transportation system is rapidly changing, with increasing numbers of heavy-duty trucks, industrial vehicles, cars and motorcycles using our roads. This modernisation creates legitimate concerns about how horse carts and modern vehicles can safely share the same roadways, particularly on busy highways and major transportation routes. The issue of road safety therefore deserves serious attention. Differences in speed, size, visibility and
administration, meaningful constitutional reform and a stronger, more independent GECOM are not optional luxuries. They are the foundation of democracy. The Government and opposition therefore need to stop treating electoral reform as a matter of political convenience. The question should not be: “What benefits my party?” It should be: “What protects the democratic rights of every Guyanese?” Guyana has already experienced the consequences of electoral distrust. The country does not need another crisis to remind its leaders of the value of credible institutions. The Carter Center has sounded the warning. The government, opposition and parliament must now demonstrate that they have heard it. Every day of political paralysis is another day lost in preparing for the next election and another day in which public confidence in the democratic process is allowed to erode. Guyana’s democracy is too important to be held hostage by political convenience. Fix GECOM. Fix the law. Fix the electoral system. And do it before the next crisis, not after it.
maneuverability can create dangerous situations involving horse carts and motor vehicles. The authorities have already raised concerns about road safety and the need to comply with existing laws and regulations. Rather than waiting for more serious accidents to occur, we should examine whether our current policies are still adequate for G u y a n a ’s c h a n g i n g transportation environment. Animal welfare must also be part of this discussion. Concerns have consistently been raised by animal advocates about the treatment and working conditions of horses used with carts. While many cart owners may care properly for their animals, appropriate standards should ensure that horses receive adequate food, water, rest, shelter and veterinary care and are not subjected to excessive workloads or unsafe conditions. At the same time, we must recognise the economic reality facing cart drivers. There are people across Guyana who depend on this traditional occupation because it provides them with an income when other employment opportunities may not be readily available. Simply removing horse carts from the roads without considering these livelihoods could place
additional financial pressure on already vulnerable families I believe the answer should therefore be a balanced review rather than an immediate ban. Government agencies, the police, animal-welfare organisations, transportation stakeholders, communities and cart drivers should have a meaningful discussion about possible solutions. These could include clearer registration requirements, designated routes, appropriate operating hours, visibility and safety requirements, load limits, driver responsibilities and enforceable animal-welfare standards. In 2026, Guyana must recognise that our transportation system is evolving and our laws and policies may need to evolve with it. Modernisation should not mean abandoning traditional livelihoods, but neither should tradition prevent us from addressing genuine concerns about road safety and animal welfare. A comprehensive review could help Guyana protect its road users, safeguard animals and, importantly, ensure that the people who depend on horse-cart transportation are not simply left behind by the country’s development. Sincerely, Blane R. Bunbury
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Has the Black political consciousness in Guyana become extinct? DEAR EDITOR, It is a provocative question, perhaps even an uncomfortable one. But sometimes uncomfortable questions are necessary, particularly when a people appear to be losing sight of their history, their political worth and the sacrifices that made their present possible. Since the change of government in 2020, there appears to have been a noticeable change in the political temperament of many Afro-Guyanese. The passion, vigilance and political activism that once characterised much of our
public discourse seem, in some quarters, to have given way to resignation, accommodation and political convenience. But perhaps the deeper problem is not simply that we have become less militant. Perhaps we have forgotten why we must remain politically conscious in the first place. History matters. The African presence in Guyana is not an incidental chapter in the country’s development. It is fundamental to the making of the modern Guyanese state. Yours truly, Concerned citizen
Performing gaps changing DEAR EDITOR, I wish to commend the Ministry of Education and by extension the PPP/C administration for the significant strides made in terms of enhancing the quality of education delivery across the ten regions of Guyana. Schools which in the past were considered low-performing schools are now among the best in terms of student performances at both the primary and secondary levels. The performance gap, not only between urban and rural schools, but also between public and private schools are closing in. This was quite unlike what it was under the previous administration when only a handful of urban schools were in the spotlight in terms of high achievers. Today schools all across Guyana such as Anna Regina Multilateral School, Tagore Memorial High
School and several others have gained the national spotlight. This is indeed a significant achievement in terms of access to quality education throughout the country. Much of these developments are attributable to increased funding to the education sector and greater emphasis on teacher education, curriculum review, increased supply of teaching/learning material in the classroom and a motivated and committed cadre of teachers. There was a time when the education sector was underperforming due mainly to systemic deficiencies and underfunding of the sector. All of that has now changed and our students are now doing well in almost every subject area including English and Mathematics. Regards, Hydar Ally
Press freedom does not mean press infallibility DEAR EDITOR, Everybody agrees that journalists must hold governments to account. The slightly more uncomfortable question is: Who holds the journalists to account? If politicians must answer difficult questions, journalists should occasionally be required to answer a few themselves. Press freedom does not mean p r e s s i n f a l l i b i l i t y. A journalist is free to criticise government, expose wrongdoing and ask uncomfortable questions. But he or she is not free from the obligation to be accurate, fair, non-partisan and intellectually honest. If journalists demand accountability from politicians, then they must accept accountability for their own reporting. Were both sides heard? Were inconvenient facts omitted? Were allegations presented as facts? Was context sacrificed for drama? Was the headline more
sensational than the story warranted? These are not attacks on press freedom. They are the price of preserving its credibility. So yes, governments must be challenged. Presidents must answer questions. Ministers must
explain themselves. But journalists should occasionally turn the microphone around. It may be uncomfortable. And if they object, someone should gently remind them: “Welcome to the job!” Regards, Roopnauth Hardyal
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At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
Bodies of victims of a boat accident lie in the forecourt of a community mosque ahead of their burial in Gorau, Sokoto State, Nigeria, August 20, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Abubakar Imam (Reuters) - At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized on Thursday in Nigeria’s northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said. The accident took near Gorau in Goronyo local government area and rescue efforts are continuing, said Abdulkadir Yusuf, an area manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority. Deadly boat accidents are relatively common in N i g e r i a , w h e r e overcrowding, poor maintenance and weak enforcement of safety regulations often contribute to disasters on the country’s rivers and waterways,
particularly during the rainy season. One local resident said the boat had been carrying farm owners and labourers hired to harvest rice and that more than 70 people had been onboard when it capsized. Another resident said there were 57 people ‘board. Yusuf said the bodies of around 40 children had been found. Nasiru Adamu, a lawmaker at the Sokoto state legislature from the area, said that those onboard were mostly aged between 10 and 15 years old, adding that 16 people had been rescued. “We `have buried 46 people, and even more dead
bodies have just been brought. The death toll is 53,” said Sharhabilu Kiliya, one eyewitness. Mustapha Umar, director of relief and rehabilitation ‘at t h e s t a t e ’s e m e rg e n c y management agency, said officials were heading to the scene and would provide further information later. In January, at least 25 people ‘died when a leaking boat capsized in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria.
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Saturday August 22, 2026
Linden to be added to national grid by 2029 - GPL Development Plan The mining town of Linden is expected to be fully integrated into the national electricity grid by 2029, according to the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) Development and Expansion Plan for 2026-2030. With Linden connected to the national grid, electricity demand is projected to reach 5,975 GWh over the period, representing an annual growth rate of about 45.7 percent, or roughly 1,753 GWh per year. SCENARIO ANALYSIS 2026-2030 The plan said a scenariobased assessment was conducted to account for uncertainty surrounding the pace and composition of electricity demand growth across GPL and Linden. The analysis considers possible deviations from the base-case forecast and is intended to guide system planning by showing potential demand and peakload requirements under different growth conditions. Looking further ahead to 2031-2040, with Linden fully integrated into the national grid, total electricity
demand is projected to surge to an average of 63,560 GWh, with an annual growth rate of 29.3 percent, or about 12,276 GWh per year. Demand is projected to rise from 15,369 GWh in 2031 to 133,198 GWh by 2040, driven largely by growth in the commercial and residential sectors. The total number of customers is expected to increase from 314,351 in 2031 to 422,983 by 2040. Residential accounts are projected to rise from 284,524 to 380,822, reflecting formal housing expansion as well as subdivisions, conversions and informal connections. Commercial customers are forecast to increase from 26,184 to 35,177, while industrial customers are expected to grow from 3,643 to 6,984. The plan attributes the industrial growth to large-scale projects, industrial estates and other energy-intensive developments. “This surge in residential and industrial demand is anticipated to shape a more diversified and demanddriven electricity outlook,” the document stated.
As a result, GPL and Linden’s average potential electricity sales are estimated at 57,852 GWh, with average annual growth of 30 percent, or approximately 11,298 GWh. The projections come as Linden continues to grapple
with serious electricity supply problems. Kaieteur News reported on August 17 that rolling blackouts, public frustration and concerns over municipal energy planning had pushed the Mayor and Town Council to call an emergency town
hall meeting amid questions about who is benefiting from t h e r e g i o n ’s h e a v i l y subsidised electricity. The latest crisis followed severe load shedding triggered by generation trips at Bosai Minerals Group Guyana (BOSAI), after local electricity consumption exceeded the 14-megawatt (MW) ceiling set under the existing Power Purchase Agreement between the Government of Guyana, Bosai and the Linden Electricity Company Inc. (LECI). Speaking to Kaieteur News last Sunday, Linden Mayor Dominique Blair highlighted the widening gap between the town’s electricity supply and its growing demand. Blair said the original agreements provided for an eight-MW supply, but the current 14-MW allocation is already insufficient for the municipality. “And they have proposed a schedule because they’re claiming that it is the sawmillers… and when we started off, we had an MOU with both sides to give us eight megawatts. Currently both sides give us 14
megawatts. And the 14 megawatts are not enough for the community presently,” Blair said. The mayor also raised concerns over conflicting explanations about what is causing the current power problems, pointing to heavy industrial sawmills and what she described as a lack of regulatory oversight. Blair further questioned the government’s plans for a solar farm expected to come online by December, saying residents have not been given enough information about its capacity, trial period or how the electricity will be distributed. “They said to us, there’s so many issues, they also said to us that by December the solar farm will be added to the grid. But nobody knows if the solar farm will be sufficient, if there are trials, if there’ll be a trial run period…” Blair said. He said residents also do not know which communities will be connected first once the facility begins generating electricity, or how long it will take before the supply reaches the wider municipality.
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President Irfaan Ali's prescription for Guyana's cost-of-living crisis is as insulting as it is myopic: change your eating habits, shop less in supermarkets and cook more at home.
Tell that to the pensioner struggling on $46,000 a month, or the mother cutting portions because groceries have become unaffordable. Guyana is swimming in oil wealth, yet ordinary citizens are being lectured about lifestyle choices while those in power and their well-connected cronies enjoy the comforts paid for by taxpayers.
The president should look beyond supermarket aisles and confront the bigger question: why are Guyanese not receiving a fairer return from their natural resources?
Government continues to defend an oil deal widely criticised as unfavourable while refusing to seriously renegotiate terms that could deliver substantially more revenue to Guyana. This is not a food-habit crisis. It is a leadership crisis. Citizens need economic relief—not lectures about what to eat.
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400 illegal connections removed at Coverden - GPL T
he Guyana Power and Light Incorporated on Friday revealed that it has removed 400 illegal connections from Coverden, East Bank Demerara. In a statement, the company said its loss reduction department, conducted an exercise in the area, to identify and remove illegal electricity connections, it was during this operation that the illegal connections were discovered and removed. “Coverden is the fourth location targeted as part of GPL's ongoing campaign to curb electricity theft as far as practically possible. Similar exercises will continue in communities across the country,” GPL said. On August 21, this publication reported that GPL stepped up its fight against electricity theft, c o n d u c t i n g a n enforcement exercise in a section of Sophia on Thursday to identify and r e m o v e i l l e g a l c o n n e c t i o n s f r o m t he national power network. The company reminded that illegal connections put additional pressure on
Some of the connections that were removed. transformers, feeders and other critical parts of the electricity network and can overload transformers and feeders. This can lead to overloaded equipment, equipment failure and power disruptions, affecting customers who are legally connected. GPL warned that electricity theft is a criminal
Man shot after pulling toy gun on police
The air gun recovered by police.
A 27-year-old man is now hospitalised under police guard with a gunshot wound under his left armpit, after he allegedly pointed an air gun (toy gun) at police on We d n e s d a y a l o n g t h e Schoonard Highway, West Bank Demerara. Police said ranks were at the time responding to reports that an armed-man was walking along the highway. According to police, as the ranks approached him, he pulled the gun from his waist and pointed it at them. Ranks feared that it was a
real gun, and one fired a shot at him. After he was struck, he dropped the weapon in a nearby trench and ran into a rice field nearby. Police went after him and he was arrested and taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he is receiving treatment under police guard. The gun was recovered and later identified to be a Glock Air Pistol. Air guns are not lethal and are used in sporting activities. They use pressurised air to discharge pellets and other materials.
offence and said anyone found illegally tapping into the network will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The company said illegal connections pose a serious threat to lives and property, increasing the risk of electrocution, fires, serious
injuries and death. GPL is urging residents to report suspected electricity theft through its hotline at 226-2600, toll-free
at 0475, or via WhatsApp at 699-4882. Electricity theft is dangerous. Don't risk your life—or the lives of others. Report it.
Lula retains lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election, Datafolha shows (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to lead Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of the October election, although the rightwing challenger has narrowed the gap by one percentage point, a change within the error margin, a Datafolha poll showed on Friday. In a simulated second-round runoff, Lula would receive 47% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 43%, according to Datafolha, which has an error margin of two percentage points. In July, Lula led Senator Bolsonaro, son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, by 48% to 43%. In a first-round scenario, Lula leads with 39% of the votes, followed by Bolsonaro (33%), Ronaldo Caiado (5%), Renan Santos (4%), and Romeu Zema (3%). If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes in the first round, the two frontrunners advance to a runoff, has happened in every presidential election since 2002. Lula's approval rating fell to 47%, Datafolha showed, from 49% in July, while his disapproval rate rose to 50% from 48%. This was the first Datafolha poll released since the start of the official campaign, when candidates are legally allowed to actively seek votes. It was also the first Datafolha poll after Brazil's Supreme Court authorized Federal Police to investigate Lula's eldest son on suspicion of illicit business dealings involving the federal government. Senator Bolsonaro saw his poll numbers fall after the revelation in May that he asked a now-jailed banker to finance a film about his father.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launches his re-election campaign at Primeiro de Maio Stadium in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, August 16, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machad
Datafolha surveyed 2,058 people starting on August 18. Trump told Lula that officials should meet soon to discuss tariffs Meanwhile, President Luiz Inacio Lula and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday and discussed tariffs Washington recently imposed Brazilian goods, according to a statement from Brazil's government. During the call, Lula reiterated that negotiations are the best way to resolve the dispute, while Trump suggested that officials from both countries meet as soon as possible, the statement said. The U.S. government announced 25% tariffs last month on some Brazilian goods, alleging unfair trade practices, as well as 12.5% tariffs on goods from dozens of nations, including Brazil, linked to allegations of lax
enforcement of forced labor bans. Lula said in the statement that the tariffs would harm both economies and that the allegations cited by Washington to justify the measures, including concerns over deforestation, intellectual property, corruption, Brazil's Pix instant payment system, ethanol and imports allegedly tied to forced labor, were unfounded. Earlier this month, Brazil started a process seeking further consultations with U.S. trade authorities, a move that could lead to reciprocal measures against Washington. Lula reiterated in the call Brazil's interest in cooperating with the U.S. to combat organized crime, but said criminal gangs operating in Brazil should not be equated with terrorist organizations, the label Washington applied to two of them in May.
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CHILDREN ARE DYING! The words of South African Anglican priest and anti-apartheid activist Michael Lapsley today rings with the moral clarity that the world desperately needs to hear. After returning from Havana, he did not mince words. He accused the United States of inflicting “a genocide without bombs” on the Cuban people. This analysis is a devastatingly accurate description of a policy that has moved beyond economic warfare into the realm of human genocide. The US continues to make human life unbearable in Cuba through its present energy blockade and now with the addition of further sanctions. U.S. sanctions, particularly the fuel blockade imposed since January 2026, have plunged Cuba into a profound humanitarian crisis. The energy shortages have caused daily nationwide blackouts frequently exceeding 20 hours, disrupting the preservation of critical medicines and threatening patient lives. According to Cuban health authorities, this has directly contributed to a doubling of the infant mortality rate and a drop in childhood cancer survival rates from 85% to 65%. Over 100,000 patients are now awaiting surgery due to supply shortages and the national biotech industry has been unable to guarantee
300 essential medicines. Furthermore, the food production has reportedly decreased by 60%, and the transport of humanitarian aid is obstructed, with the UN human rights chief stating that “children are dying” as a direct result of the sanctions. The latest U.S. sanctions, announced on August 20, 2026, directly target Cuba’s mining, metal, and construction sectors. This is being done under the stated rationale of cutting off revenue that “sustains the r e g i m e ’s r e p r e s s i v e apparatus”. However, the practical effect extends far beyond political messaging. Cuban Foreign Minister has emphasized that these measures deliberately obstruct the transportation of containers carrying food, medicine, and medical devices, which are overwhelmingly procured by Cuba’s private micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It thus represents a blockade on the flow of essential supplies to an already struggling population For over six decades, the US embargo has been a blunt instrument of collective punishment. However, as Lapsley observed, “things have become immeasurably worse in the last six months”. What we are witnessing now is the final, cruel escalation. The United States has
systematically choked off Cuba’s fuel supply, creating a humanitarian catastrophe that is not collateral damage but the intended consequence of US policy. By blocking oil tankers and threatening nations that dare to supply the island, Washington has ensured that Cubans face prolonged electricity blackouts, an inability to pump water, the collapse of factories, and a crippling halt to medicine production. This is a deliberate strategy to starve a nation of the basic necessities of life. The American policy towards Cuba is the very definition of genocide—the systematic destruction of a people through the denial of the basic conditions of life. Furthermore, as Lapsley and Cuban church leaders point out, the siege is now so total that it is preventing humanitarian assistance from reaching those in need. The US blockade is not only stopping fuel and food, but is also deterring shippers and aid organisations, who fear falling foul of US sanctions. This is a government willingly holding a people hostage and using the threat of sanctions to isolate them from the world. It is against this backdrop of moral bankruptcy that all Guyanese must call on the government of Guyana to take a stand. Guyana has
Dem Boys Seh...
Thank goodness for the Chinese supermarkets Guyanese now got a new culprit for the high cost-of-living: the supermarket. Apparently, because more people shopping in supermarkets, the supermarket itself causing prices to rise. Well, if that is economics, then the next thing we gon blame is the shopping cart because it carrying too much. Let we get real. The supermarket ain’t the problem. In fact, some of the Chinese-owned supermarkets probably saving Guyanese from an even bigger cost-of-living headache. Plenty of everyday items selling there cheaper than in the corner shop and, in some cases, cheaper than the market stall. Dem boys seh if the Chinese supermarkets never come, some people woulda need a bank loan to buy toothpaste and cooking oil. A curious division of labour has now developed. If you want a few necessities without causing a financial crisis in the household, you head to the Chinese supermarket. If you got money to fill a shopping cart with imported goodies, you head to one of the larger supermarkets. And when the cashier announce the bill, people does blame the supermarket. But look where the real pressure coming from.
The supplier importing the goods is facing a shortage of US dollars and, when he finally find one, he may be paying around $240 Guyana dollars for US$1. That exchange rate has to find its way into the price of the goods. The supermarket then adds its costs and margin. So, before the item even reaches the shelf, the dollar already done beat it up. And mentally we still calculating the exchange rate at G$200 to US$1 when the real rate is 20% higher. But dem boys seh if you really want to see extortion, don’t spend all day watching the supermarket cashier. Go to the market. Check the price of vegetables, fruits, meat and fish. Some vendors does price a bunch of greens like it got a university degree. A little piece of pumpkin does cost like it was imported from Switzerland, while a few pieces of fish could make you wonder whether the fish came with a passport. So, before we declare war on supermarkets, let we understand the economics. The supermarket may be where the pain becomes visible. But it ain’t necessarily where the bleeding begins. Talk half. Leff half.
recently signed an agreement with the United States that would grant it access to Guyanese minerals. We cannot, in good conscience, partner with a nation that is actively engaging in such a profound humanitarian crime. Guyana cannot be complicit, through economic partnerships, in the suffering of its neighbours. The Government of Guyana must suspend this agreement with the United States immediately. It must, in so doing, send a powerful message from the Caribbean: that we will not be silent in the face of
injustice. Just as Cuba was a beacon of solidarity for South Africa and Angola against apartheid, the nations of the Global South must now stand in solidarity with Cuba. Further, the Guyana Government should insist that if Cuba cannot get oil, then Guyana’s oil must not be exported to the United States. The Guyanese people should also decline to travel to the United States for nonessential purposes. Such a boycott would serve as a powerful moral statement, signaling that Guyanese citizens refuse to contribute
economically to a nation that is actively strangling the Cuban people through genocidal sanctions. History will judge us. We can either stand with the oppressor or with the oppressed. We must choose Cuba and humanity. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
Two hospitalised after foiled NA robbery An invasion carried out by two gun-toting bandits on a hangout spot in New Amsterdam, Berbice Thursday evening, has left two men hospitalised with gunshot wounds. The two masked men reportedly stormed Easy Corner Bar and Boutique, at Lot 47 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam. According to Michelle Alexander, three male patrons were at the business establishment when they were pounced upon by the bandits. “I was selling today with them. They had couple well customers today in the shop, but everybody go away and the three of them leave on the table. They call for a taxi.” While awaiting the taxi, Alexander said one of the men - Gordon Gomes inquired about his bill, which he cleared. She then
accompanied Gomes and the other men, whose names were given as ‘Troy’, and ‘Orin’ to the bridge. “I come out and I deh on the bridge sitting with them, and when I sit down with them, I see two guys walking coming from 46 (Stanleytown) side. When they reach hay, I see them tackle the one man with he j e w e l l e r y, ” A l e x a n d e r recalled. She said she believed at first that the weapons the men brandished were toy guns, until one of the men fired a shot. The other intruder also discharged a round, before they began a scuffle with the customers. “I get up and I run and holler...,” she recalled. The ordeal lasted for a few minutes, during which Gomes and Troy were shot to their feet. Gomes reportedly suffered a wound to one of
his insteps, while Troy was wounded in his legs. Both of the bandits quickly ran from the scene, Alexander noted. They were unsuccessful in their attempt to take any valuables from the customers and the business place, Alexander noted. “Them ain’t get to get nothing from he, them ain’t get nothing from none of them, because he scuffle with them. “Nobody ain’t expect is a robbery, nobody ain’t expect something like that. Them boys this run up random and start fire shots. I think was a plaything gun, because is two small thing. Nothing like that ever happen here. We (even) keep karaoke here...” The injured men were taken for medical attention at the New Amsterdam Hospital, where Gomes and Troy were admitted.
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Move MV Barima media The PPP Gov't will give an arm and a leg to get the MV Barima off the frontpages. I go so far as to assert that some would part with their left nut to hustle the tragedy of the MV Barima out of the media altogether. C'mon folks, it is only 100 dead, after all. And don't forget from which segment of the Guyana demographic. Thus, it has been this daily sequence of PPP Gov't men
and women on the move, flashing rhetorically and beautifully so, with that biggest of all baits. It is only money. It is splashed in this region and community, then there is moving along to repeat the giveaways. The Santa Claus travel schedule is long; gift carts are laden with goodies. Projects, projects, projects, all over. I have never heard
so many promises made by the same people in so many different places. Whatever it takes, has to be done, just do it. Get the MV Barima catastrophe out of the press, off the airwaves. I am enthralled by the PPP in action. It is a work of art, isn't it? If one can forgetor, at least, suppress-the horror of 100 dead, there has to be awed recognition of a machinery that turns on at
Bandits rob salesman of his motorbike
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n 18-year-old salesman was attacked by two bandits around 11:40hrs on Wednesday and robbed of his $313,000 Honda Wave motorcycle along Dennis Street, Campbellville, Georgetown. The victim, Isaiah Williams said he was riding along Dennis Street between Millington and Delph Avenue when two men rode up behind him on a blue motorcycle.
As they attempted to ride past, the pillion rider pushed him off his bike. The bandits stopped and the pillion rider jumped off and grabbed his (Williams) motorcycle as he was trying to get back-up and rode off, while his accomplice rode behind. Williams told police that the bandits rode away east along Dennis before turning South onto Delph Avenue making good their escape.
the right time with the right rhythms. When the issue is another huge instance of corruption, the chains are taken off, and the war machine let loose. Many said that that is the wrong way, implored the top government men to fix the problem. Instead, they sent a battalion of henchmen to fix people who can't keep quiet, get with the PPP Gov't programme. Look to where the neglect and corruptions led. From Kingston courting the Atlantic and around a place called Iron Punt. Indeed, it was and is; for it cracked the shell of a government that pretended all was well, when nothing was. Not the paddleboat, not the wharf, not the goddamned people in charge. To be crystal, I speak not of one minister or another. I speak of a political cabal that is responsible for the deaths of around 100 citizens. Citizens trusted, only to be hurled overboard to a ghastly passing from this life. Since July 18, the PPP war machine has been on leave; the dirty tricks boys and girls get an opportunity to polish a fender, change a
tire. Since July 18, it's the PPP Gov't propaganda and money machine at work, and is it a modern marvel or what! Do anything whatever the cost. Smooth over everything. Commit to anything. Just get the MV Barima out of circulation, out of the consciousness of the Guyanese people. Are these guys cold and clinical, or what? Or, as my dear friend from Carmichael Street would insist, possessing a wanton disregard for life and limb. So, whether it is Santa Rosa in Region One, or the East Bank and East Coast of Region Four, and other places up the road, the PPP Gov't marching band was in full flow. Drums banging. Bugles pealing. Singers crooning. There would have been some imported spiritual ones, except that the local arranger is suffering from a bout of seasickness. The seas have been that rough around here. Like I said, it is a spectacle of epic proportions to absorb the efforts made by the PPP Gov't to fulfill its mission: Objective MV Barima.
Moved it off the scene (the map also, if feasible). There is another side of Objective Barima (purge from memory). Aside from the money, above the c a c o p h o n y, t h e r e i s discernment of distortion in action, and PPP Gov't disfigurements on display. The more time spent trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the people, the more they see through the circus and charade. Who has taken responsibility? Who has been man enough to step forward and issue an apology? To apologise would introduce another layer to the MV Barima disaster. Smarter to shower with money and this or that facility. Make everybody happy. Mission: move the MV Barima from the media. I regret to report that it is not working. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
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Businessman shot dead at Region 8 backdam A businessman and former murder accused was shot dead on Thursday at Mowasie Landing, Region 8. Dead is Godfrey Gill also known as “Chucky”. Police said Gill was in the vicinity of a shop at Mowasie backdam when a loud explosion was heard. Moments after he was found lying motionless on the ground. Gill had only recently been released from an 11-year prison sentence after admitting to manslaughter. He was previously charged with murder during the course of a robbery, but pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter after admitting to his role in the 2016 killing of 76-year-old David Kissoon. In April 2022, he was sentenced to 11years in prison with the time he served on remand deducted.
Shot dead in Region 8 Backdam, Godfrey Gill also known as “Chucky.”
Brazilians, Chinese among 6 arrested for illegal mining Six persons, including a Chinese national and five Brazilians were arrested on Thursday for illegal mining in one of Guyana's mining districts. The Ministry of Natural Resources said Friday that the individuals were found operating an underground mining operation through a shaft without the required approval. The illegal miners were detained through the joint efforts of the GGMC Corps of Wardens and the Guyana Police Force. The illegal miners are currently in police custody. The ministry reminded industry players that all mining districts across Guyana remain
under surveillance. This, it said, is part of ongoing efforts to detect and curb illegal mining operations. It warned that persons found conducting mining activities in breach of the country's laws and regulations will be prosecuted. “The Ministry of Natural Resources is therefore reminding all miners and operators that they must secure the required licences, permissions and regulatory approvals before c o m m e n c i n g a n y m i n i n g a c t i v i t y. Compliance with the country's mining laws is mandatory and violations will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.
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GPL Renews O&M Contracts for four power plants The Guyana Power and Light on Friday renewed operation and management contracts with two companies, Power Producers and Distributors Inc. (PPDI) and APAN Energy Services Inc. for the continued operation and management of four power plants. “Under the renewed O&M contracts, APAN Energy Services Inc. will continue to operate and maintain the 28.9-megawatt
demand and supporting a reliable supply of electricity to consumers. The contracts were signed by head of GPL's Executive Management Committee Kesh Nandlall, Plant Manager, APAN Energy Services Inc Ronald Cheruiyot and Chief Executive Officer of PPDI Dr. Brian Sukhai. Divisional Director Gary Hall was also present at the signing along with other key representatives and stakeholders from the
Head of GPL's Executive Management Committee Kesh Nandlall, Plant Manager, APAN Energy Services Inc Ronald Cheruiyot and Chief Executive Officer of PPDI Dr. Brian Sukhai during the signing of the contracts. Power Plant at Columbia, while PPDI will continue to operate and maintain the Kingston, Garden of Eden and Vreed-enHoop Power Plants, which have a combined generation capacity of 106 Megawatts,” GPL said. The facilities in question, collectively play a critical role in meeting the electricity
respective companies. GPL renewing these contracts is a part of the company's ongoing efforts to ensure that there is efficient operation and maintenance of its generation assets. It will also strengthen the reliability and stability of the electricity supply across the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS).
$12M to furnish hinterland maternity waiting homes A $12 million contract was recently awarded to Caribbean Medical Supplies Inc, for the supply and delivery of furnishings for maternity waiting homes in Regions One, Eight and Nine. The contract was awarded by the N ational P rocurement and Tender Administration following the national bidding process. This newspaper understands that the contract will be financed through a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The ministry in its initial advertisement, disclosed the furnishings are for maternity waiting homes at Moruca in Region One, Kato in Region Eight and Lethem in Region Nine. The government had received US$97 million financing from the IDB toward the Health Care Network Strengthening Programme in Guyana, and part of the proceeds will be used to pay the contract to furnish the buildings. According to the health ministry, waiting homes are being built to provide expectant mothers from remote communities with a safe and comfortable environment to stay before and after delivery. Some features of such facilities will include consultation and examination rooms, as well as a fully equipped laundry area and kitchen, ensuring both medical care and day-to-day convenience are readily available. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony had noted the importance of maternal waiting homes close to hinterland hospitals, stating that they will help eliminate the challenges
mothers from far-flung villages face. During the commissioning ceremony of the maternity waiting home at Kumaka back in December, he spoke of government's commitment to reduce maternal deaths nationwide, particularly in hinterland regions including Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine. The minister stated that, historically, pregnant women from remote villages often embark on long and challenging journeys to hospitals only after labour had begun, sometimes resulting in deliveries en route and preventable complications. “Most maternal deaths are preventable, and we must take deliberate actions to avoid them,” Dr. Anthony had stated, emphasising the importance of early access to care. To address this challenge, the ministry has been constructing waiting homes at interior hospitals. These facilities allow pregnant women, particularly those at risk or residing in remote areas, to travel to the hospital early, stay nearby, and access professional care when labour begins. A number of waiting homes have been constructed and commissioned in several hinterland communities. The Lethem, Kato and Moruca maternity homes will complement the new state-of-the-art hospitals currently under construction in those communities. The projects are being funded through financing by the IDB and government. The US$97 million IDB loan which is touted to strengthen the country's health services was secured to Caribbean Medical Supplies Inc in 2022.
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GECOM defends authority as WIN challenges opposition representation …WIN, APNU to meet as tensions escalate The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has responded to concerns raised b y t h e We I n v e s t i n Nationhood (WIN) party regarding the appointment of field scrutineers, commission nominations, and preparations for upcoming elections. In a statement issued Friday, GECOM confirmed it currently remunerates 69 field scrutineers appointed by A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) under an "existing arrangement for the payment of scrutineers on behalf of the combined opposition political parties". Addressing public concerns raised by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party on August 21, 2026, regarding scrutineer appointments, commission nominations, and election workplans, the Guyana Elections Commission stressed that maintaining this setup "should not, however, be interpreted as a determination by GECOM that the WIN Party or any other opposition political party is not entitled to representation." Addressing the consultation process under Section 33D (2) of the Representation of the People Act, GECOM clarified that Chief Election Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud did not make an adverse finding regarding the consultations undertaken by the leader of the opposition. F o l l o w i n g
GECOM CEO Vishnu Persaud correspondence dated June 3, 2026, from the opposition leader submitting proposed scrutineers, GECOM received formal objections from APNU disputing whether "meaningful consultation" had occurred. By letter dated June 5, 2026, the CEO informed the opposition leader that "he was not vested with authority to determine whether meaningful consultation, as contemplated by Section 33D (2), had occurred". He noted that competing inter-party claims "were matters for the parties concerned to address and resolve" and placed the correspondence on the official record. GECOM emphasised that under Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act (as amended by Act No. 25 of 2022), the CEO is expressly "subject to the direction and control of the
commission". Consequently, where a matter falls within the commission's jurisdiction, "the Chief Election Officer cannot substitute his own decision for that of the commission," with GECOM noting that this boundary is "not a refusal to act" but compliance with the law. The CEO reiterated this legal boundary in subsequent correspondence dated June 10, 2026. Regarding opposition commissioners, GECOM clarified that it holds "no locus standi in relation to the nomination by the leader of the opposition" under Article 161(3)(b) of the Constitution and "cannot properly intervene in, adjudicate upon, or resolve any impasse concerning persons nominated". On Local Government Elections (LGE), GECOM confirmed that its secretariat h a s p r e p a r e d a comprehensive workplan outlining operational tasks. However, the secretariat "cannot independently activate and implement the w o r k p l a n , " a s commencement and timeline adjustments depend entirely on formal decisions and directives from the commission. APNU signals willingness to engage in dialogue Following a formal invitation sent by Leader of the Opposition, Azruddin Mohamed on August 20, 2026, inviting APNU to a meeting on August 24 to discuss institutional
Letter from APNU confirming meeting and requesting a neutral venue
representation, APNU expressed its readiness to meet. In its written response, APNU stated it is prepared to engage in dialogue based on "good faith and mutual respect with the aim of advancing the interests and development of the Guyanese people." To facilitate the engagement, APNU recommended holding the discussions at a mutually agreed-upon venue instead of at the office of the leader of the opposition. The developments occur against the backdrop of political shifts following the 2025 General and Regional Elections, which established WIN as the primary parliamentary opposition party alongside the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM). On August 19, 2026, the office of the leader of the opposition issued an official statement titled "Guyana's Electoral Institutions at a Crossroads: GECOM, Representation and the 2025 P o l i t i c a l Tr a n s i t i o n , " alerting international partners, diplomatic missions, and institutions to delays affecting local government elections, which are statutorily due by
November 2026. The briefing mirrored warnings from international observers, including The Carter Center, regarding risks posed by an improperly constituted commission. Citing Article 161(3)(b) of the Constitution, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed submitted replacement nominees, Roysdale Forde, S.C., Siand Dhurjon, and Damien DaSilva, to President Irfaan Ali on June 30, 2026, following consultations with APNU's Aubrey Norton and FGM's Amanza Walton. A follow-up letter was dispatched on August 7. However, sitting oppositionnominated commissioners Vincent Alexander, Charles Corbin, and Desmond Trotman, alongside APNU leadership, have contended that commissioners cannot be recalled without legal vacancies arising from death or resignation. Inter-party friction has extended to broader representation disputes such as WIN and FGM currently hold none of the 69 remunerated opposition scrutineer slots overseeing voter registration under Section 33D of the
Representation of the People Act. Followed by APNU Leader, Aubrey Norton publicly criticising WIN's submission of LGC nominees, Leola Narine and Leslyn Lowe (WIN), alongside Nicholas Chesney (FGM), to President Ali without prior notification to APNU. Norton argued that despite APNU holding 12 assembly seats compared to WIN's 16 and FGM's 1, APNU's recommended nominees (Joan Ann Ramacindo and Ronald Daniels) were completely excluded. WIN noted it had previously yielded leadership spots to APNU on key parliamentary committees, including Economic Services, Foreign Relations, and Natural Resources. Further, disagreements remain following regional elections where WIN secured nine seats on the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Region 10, compared to APNU's 5. A voting combination involving APNU (5), the PPP/C (3), and FGM (1) elected the APNU Chairman and Vice Chairman, blocking WIN's plurality advantage.
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WIN turns to court as Region 10 leadership standoff drags on Nine elected regional councillors representing the We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) filed a Fixed Date Application in the high court, launching legal proceedings against the Region 10 Regional Executive Officer (REO) and Clerk of Council, Dr. Gregory Harris, over the prolonged administrative paralysis surrounding the election of the region's top leadership. The legal action follows the delivery of a formal PreAction Notice served by Dhurjon Chambers on August 20, 2026, which gave the REO a 48-hour deadline to reconvene the council meeting or face court action. The controversy stems from an October 10, 2025 meeting presided over by former Clerk of Council Dwight John. During the initial election for Chairman of the Region 10, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), WIN candidate Mark Goring and rival candidate Dominique Blair tied after a single round of voting. According to legal correspondence authored by attorney S.A. Dhurjon and seen by this publication, on behalf of the nine councillors, John "unceremoniously suspended" the voting process following the tie. John claimed the process had to be referred to the subject minister to make a "deliberation,"
"pronouncement," and exercise a "casting vote". Dhurjon Chambers argues that suspending the vote to seek ministerial intervention is ultra vires, arbitrary, and unlawful. The legal notice highlights that under Section 5 of the Local Authorities (Elections) (Amendment) Act No. 10 of 2018, which amended Section 20 of the Local Democratic Organs Act (Cap. 28:09), the minister no longer holds statutory authority to unilaterally determine an RDC chairmanship. Instead, the 2018 amendment mandates a clear multi-tiered tie-breaking procedure for a second and third rounds of voting, tallying candidate votes based on the proportional representation seat value derived from the general election results. If a tie persists after calculating numeric seat values, the clerk must draw lots in the presence of a designated Magistrate, the councillors, and members of the public. "There is no longer any power held by the minister to unilaterally determine and impose the chairmanship of any Regional Democratic Council, without more," Dhurjon stated, noting that a similar legal demand was served on both the former clerk and the Ministry of Local Government on October 13, 2025. In a press release issued
Friday by the WIN Region 10 Secretariat, the group stated that court intervention became necessary after exhausting every other avenue over the past ten months, including formal letters, petitions, media appeals, peaceful protests, and council resolutions. Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde and Dhurjon C h a m b e r s w e r e subsequently instructed to file the high court action. The court application names the nine WIN councillors as applicants, Mark Goring, Denzel Chapman, Tamicka Duke, Nandy Miriam Fiedtkou, Michelle Hope, Leola Narine, Yoland Nedd, Judith Wade-Martin, and Hubert Williams. Region 10 remains the only administrative region in Guyana operating without an elected regional chairman and vice chairman following the regional elections. WIN representatives warned that the state of limbo has stripped elected officials of administrative oversight, blocked the formation of statutory committees, and disenfranchised residents across Upper DemeraraBerbice. The high court is expected to set a date to hear the application compelling Dr. Harris to perform his statutory duties and reconvene the election under the provisions of Act No. 10 of 2018.
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LAURA BARR nee SOBERS Kuru Kururu, New Housing Scheme, Linden/Soedyke Highway Demerara, Guyana. Last Known Address TAKE NOTICE that on the 22nd day of December 2025, Petition for Divorce was filed against you by KEVIN LAMONT BARR, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire, you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized Attorney-atLaw at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to respond to this Application, then upon receipt of the certified copy, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), and Answer via the online portal, (https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy) within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is RPBqjW. TAKE NOTICE that the matter is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 28th day of October 2026 at 13:15 hrs (1:15 pm) before the Honourable Madam Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus Court 1A and/or via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 223 309 036 590 794 and Passcode: TN6aH9hV IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgment of service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, and Answer, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make an Order it considers appropriate. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts, Georgetown, Demerara. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 6th day of August 2026.
SAMATA nee KYTE also known as (GEORGE) SAMANTHA nee KYTE Petitioner/Applicant -and(GEORGE) CLINT HERBERT Respondent TO: CLINT HERBERT GEORGE 946 First Field Cummings Lodge East Coast Demerara, Guyana. (Last Known address) TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of September 2025, a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by SAMATA GEORGE nee KYTE also known as SAMANTHA GEORGE nee KYTE the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, them receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (foms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition via the online portal, (nttps:// eiudiciarv.supremecourt.gv) within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is 5bsJik. TAKE NOTICE that the matter is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 16th day of October, 2026 before the Honourable Madam Justice Sherdel Isaacs- Marcus at 9:45 am at Court 1A and/or via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 223 309 036 590 794 and Passcode:TN6aH9hV IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgment of service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make an Order it considers appropriate. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts, Georgetown, Demerara. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 13th day of August 2026.
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/1409-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. 1409 BETWEEN:- (BARR) KEVIN LAMONT Petitioner/ Applicant -and- (BARR) LYDIA LAURA nee SOBERS Respondent TO: LYDIA
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/991 D-PET-DEM THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MAT R I M O N I A L JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No.991 BETWEEN: - (GEORGE)
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/1210-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF
JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-1210 BETWEEN: (PIETERS) GORDON LINLEY ANTHONY Petitioner/Applicant -and(PIETERS) ALESEA NATASHA nee HOPE Respondent TO: ALESEA NATASHA PIETERS Formerly of Nabacalis East Coast Demerara TAKE NOTICE that on the 4th day of November, 2025 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by GORDON LINLEY ANTHONY PIETERS, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 14th day of August, 2026, the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of his Petition on you by publication of Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of daily a newspaper printed, published and circulated in Guyana and on the world wide web (online). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition and Application, you must file anAcknowledgment of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/ or Cross Petition Via the elitigation Platform (online) h t t p s : / / ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is N7MhvW. TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 18th day of December, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in-person before the Honourable Justice Peter Hugh. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is
Saturday August 22, 2026 closed. Dated the 17th day of August, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE 2026/162-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. 162 BETWEEN:- (NNAJOFOR) LATIFA SABURA nee PITT Petitioner/Applicant -V(NNAJOFOR) IFEANYI Respondent TO: IFEANYI NNAJOFOR Last known address Lot 160 Garnette Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana TAKE NOTICE that on the 10th day of February, 2026 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by LATIFA SABURA NNAJOFOR nee PITT, the Petitioner in the Family Division of the High Court via the E-litigation portal www.ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 1st day of June, 2026 the Petitioner/ Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of Kaieteur Newspaper a daily Newspaper printed, published and circulation in the Republic of Guyana and on the Worldwide web. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by any duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court, Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition via the online portal h t t p s : / / ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy/ within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is XUtbJg. TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 16th day of October, 2026 at 10:20 before the Honourable Madam Sherdel IsaacsMarcus at Court 1Aand/or Via Zoom. Meeting ID: 986 289 5666
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Passcode Court1 IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts (Georgetown, Demerara). The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 15th day of July, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF J U D I C A T U R E C O M M E R C I A L JURISDICTION 2026-HCCD-FDA-DEM-CIV BETWEEN: - BIBI N RAHIMION represented herein by his duly constituted Attorney SEON GEORGE ARLEX CARMICHAEL Applicant and- MAHARANIE MOSES also called MARIA MOSES ANDREW MOSES LEON MOSES Respondents NOTICE: TO: MAHARANIE MOSES also called MARIA MOSES Circuit-Ville, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara ANDREW MOSES Circuit-Ville, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara LEON MOSES Circuit-Ville, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed on the 31st day of March, 2026, against you BIBI N RAHIMION represented herein by his duly constituted Attorney SEON GEORGE ARLEX CARMICHAEL, in the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara, where the Applicant asks for: i. Damages against Maharanie Moses also called Maria Moses (the “First-named Respondent”), Andrew Moses (the “Second-named Respondent”), and Leon Moses (the “Third-named Respondent”) in the amount of USD$26,208 (twenty-six thousand two hundred and eight United States Dollars) (the “Outstanding Sum”), or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate, plus interest, owed pursuant to monies sent through
Western Union and Money Gram between 8th of August, 2023 to the 21st of September, 2024. ii. Alternatively, damages for fraudulent misrepresentation against the Respondents in the amount of USD$26,208 (twenty-six thousand two hundred and eight United States Dollars) or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate; plus, interest. iii. Alternatively, damages for unjust enrichment against the Respondents in the amount of USD$26,208 (twenty-six thousand two hundred and eight United States Dollars) or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate, plus interest. iv. Interest on the aforesaid sum at the rate of 4% (four percent) per annum from the date of judgment and until fully paid. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 22nd d a y o f M a y, 2 0 2 6 , t h e Applicant is directed to effect service of this a p p l i c a t i o n o n you by publication of a Notice in two (2) Saturday issues of the Kaieteur Newspaper, a daily newspaper, circulating in and around the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Application, you must fo r t h w i t h , w i t h i n 1 4 (twenty-eight) days after the second and final p u b l i c ation, enter an Appearance thereto, and serve an Affidavit in Defence on MR. MIKEL PURAN whose address for service and place of business is at 70 Croal Street and Winter Place, Georgetown, Guyana, Email: saraswatchambers@ gmail.com, Telephone: 6796647 or 604-0277, and file same to this cause in the Registry of the High Court at Georgetown via the High Court’s eLitigation online platform with the use of the authorisation codes: Maharanie Moses – GqvP23 Andrew Moses – TFKa7a Kester Troy Khan – UoSsRp not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorney-atLaw must appear at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file an Affidavit in Defence and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Fixed Date Application is adjourned to 11th September 2026 at 09:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif. Dated this 18th day of August, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF J U D I C A T U R E C O M M E R C I A L JURISDICTION 2026-HCCD-FDA-DEM-CIV BETWEEN: - AFRAZ BAKAR represented herein by his duly constituted Attorney SEON GEORGE ARLEX CARMICHAEL Applicant -andMAHARANIE MOSES also called MARIA MOSES ANDREW MOSES KESTER TROY KHAN NOTICE: TO: MAHARANIE MOSES also called MARIA MOSES Circuit-Ville, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara ANDREW MOSES CircuitVille, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara KESTER TROY KHAN Circuit-Ville, Yarrowkabra Soesdyke, Linden, Highway East Bank Demerara TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed on the 30th day of March, 2026, against you by AFRAZ BAKAR represented herein by his duly constituted Attorney SEON GEORGE ARLEX CARMICHAEL, in the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara, where the Applicant asks for: i. Damages against Maharannie Moses also called Maria Moses (the “First-named Respondent”), Andrew Moses (the “Secondnamed Respondent”), and Kester Troy Khan (the “Third-named Respondent”) in the amount of USD$60,128 (sixty thousand twelve hundred and twenty-eight) (the “Outstanding Sum”), or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate, plus interest, owed pursuant to monies sent through Western Union and Money Gram between 13th of January, 2023 to the 16th of July, 2025. ii. Alternatively, damages for fraudulent misrepresentation against the Respondents in the amount of USD$60,128 (sixty thousand one hundred and twenty-eight USD) or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate; plus, interest. iii. Alternatively, damages for unjust enrichment against the Respondents in the amount of USD$60,128 (sixty thousand one hundred and twenty-eight United States Dollars) or its equivalent in Guyanese dollars at bank rate, plus interest. iv. Interest on the aforesaid sum at the rate of 4% (four percent) per annum from the date of judgment and until fully paid. Costs. Such further or other Orders as this Honourable Court may deem just. AND FURTHER TAKE
NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 28th day of May, 2026, the Applicant is directed to effect service of this application on you by publication of a Notice in two (2) Saturday issues of the Kaieteur Newspaper, a daily newspaper, circulating in and around the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Application, you must forthwith, within 14 (twentyeight) days after the second and final publication, enter an Appearance thereto, and serve an Affidavit in Defence on MR. MIKEL PURAN whose address for service and place of business is at 70 Croal Street and Winter Place, Georgetown, Guyana, Email: saraswatchambers@gmail.com, Telephone: 679-6647 or 6040277, and file same to this cause in the Registry of the High Court at Georgetown via the High Court’s eLitigationonline platform with the use of the authorisation codes: Maharanie Moses - t7Yksy Andrew Moses - eQQkDw Kester Troy Khan – DxWiBA not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorney-at-Law must appear at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file an Affidavit in Defence and/ or if you fail to appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Fixed Date Application is adjourned to 11th September 2026 at 09:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif. Dated this 17th day of August, 2026
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/334-FD-APN-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Application No. 334 BETWEEN: (PATON) JOY ANN Applicant -and- (THOMAS)
JAMES Respondent TO: JAMES PATON Last Known Address Lot 12 Herstelling West, East Bank Demerara, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 3rd day of December, 2025 an Application Relating to Children was filed against you by JOY ANN PATON, the Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Application Relating to child(ren), then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Application, you must file Form 10: a Reply to Application Relating to Child, a Statement of Arrangements for Child (Forms are available at the Registry) via the online portal, https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is yZK2pd. TAKE NOTICE that this Application is scheduled for Directions Hearing on Monday the 26th day of October 2026 at 11:50 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at Court 1a and via Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 223 309 036 590 794 Passcode: TN6aH9bV IN DEFAULT of your filing Form 10: a Reply to Application Relating to Child, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting Custody. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated this 14th day of August 2026
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Iran threatens military response to U.S. sanctions (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott said he would give details on Monday of the planned sanctions, after President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran.” The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic’s reaction would be broad and decisive. “With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran’s armed forces will respond to the enemy’s new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses,” Abdollahi was quoted as saying by Iranian media. Iranian leaders and Trump alike have issued triumphant and threatening statements even as each side has yet to prevail in the war that the U.S. and Israel started nearly six months ago, killing thousands of people while drawing in other Gulf nations and pushing up ‘global fuel prices. U.S. attacks have severely diminished Iran’s economy and its conventional forces, but Tehran maintains enough missile and drone capability to impede oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and attack regional rivals. AN UNPOPULAR WAR Trump, meanwhile, has yet to achieve objectives he set at the start
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf visits the Imam Ali Shrine in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad of the war such as dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme and creating conditions for Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers. The war has driven up gas prices and weighed heavily on his popularity, which fell to the lowest point in his current term in a Reuters/Ipsos poll this week. Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the country’s main negotiator in mediated talks with the U.S., said Washington appeared to have concluded it could not prevail in its direct military confrontation. “We must make plans to deal with the unjust sanctions so that we can overcome them,” he said in neighbouring Iraq.
But, speaking to Iranian and Iraqi businesspeople late on Thursday, Qalibaf acknowledged the strain on Iran’s economy. “No matter how much military power we have, we won’t survive if people are hungry and we don’t have financial turnover, economic growth and national production,” Qalibaf said, according to official news agency IRNA. OIL UP ON SANCTIONS THREAT International and .S. crude ‘oil futures rose on Friday after the U.S. threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks.
Bessent told CNBC he would provide details on the new sanctions at a press conference on Monday, adding, “We are going to collapse this regime.” Iran has weathered nearcontinuous economic sanctions for nearly 50 years, since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, but its people are suffering high inflation, a weakening currency and energy shortages along with damaged infrastructure. Tighter sanctions could have wider international implications. Bessent said China got half its energy from the Gulf so it would make sense for them to “get with the program.”
China, opens new tab buys more than 80% of Iran’s ‘shipped oil, according to 2025 data from analytics firm Kpler, but further U.S. economic warfare with Beijing, which has eased earlier restrictions, opens new tab on exports of its vital rare-earth minerals, risks retaliation, opens new tab. China’s embassy in Washington said, “Sanctions and pressure do not help resolve the problem” and called for diplomacy. There are other risks, especially to U.S. allies in the Gulf, some of whose energy facilities and the desalination plants they depend on for drinking water have come under Iranian attack. The U.S. ‘and Iran have twice announced ceasefire deals, in April and June, aiming to restore the free flow of ships through Hormuz, which before February carried about a fifth of all traded oil. Iran and Oman, which lies just across the narrow strait, have been in separate talks with a stated purpose to resume navigation, but the U.S. has opposed any deal that would impose a toll on ships. NATO’s top commander, ‘U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, convened a videoconference of allies at the chief of defence level on Wednesday to discuss ways to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson told Reuters on Friday. The spokesperson said the effort was not a NATO mission but given the alliance’s capabilities, “it makes sense for NATO to facilitate in this way.”
U.S. deports more than 2,000 Mexicans to Guatemala despite Mexico’s objections (Reuters) - Guatemala has received around 2,300 Mexicans deported from the United States so far this year, according to the Guatemalan government, offering fresh details on Trump administration practice intended to deter migration but opposed by Mexico. “They are arriving in planes of Guatemalan returnees,” Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said in a televised interview late on Wednesday. He said the deported Mexicans were transferred to their home country within 24 hours, with transportation costs covered by Mexico or the U.S. M e x i c o ’s f o r e i g n ministry said in a statement it opposed the practice and was working to repatriate citizens deported to Central America, without specifying
the number of cases or costs. “The government of Mexico has informed the U.S. authorities of its rejection of this practice,” `the ministry said. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department did not, when asked, say why Mexican citizens were deported to another country and reaffirmed commitment to existing policies. “Implementing the Trump administration’s immigration policies is a top priority,” they said. “We remain unwavering in our commitment to end illegal and mass immigration.” Under international accords, deportees are usually sent directly to their country of citizenship. Migrants may be sent to third countries if their home country rejects them or if the
conditions are unsafe. But under U.S. President Donald Trump’s migration crackdown, more migrants are being deported to third countries, sometimes under bilateral agreements. Mexico has usually accepted U.S. deportees directly. Immigration experts said routing Mexicans through Guatemala or other countries may be intended to make illegal reentry to the U.S. more difficult by moving them farther from the U.S.Mexico border. While the U.S. has historically prioritized deporting Mexicans by land to northern Mexico, Savi Arvey, director of policy Human ‘Rights First, said the U.S. has since May “systematically” deported Mexicans to Honduras and Guatemala. Human Rights First said
it had confirmed the deportation of about 200 Mexicans to Honduras. ‘JUST GET ON THE FLIGHT’ The Honduran government’s Attention to Returned Migrants Center told Reuters the center had not received deported Mexican citizens and its foreign ministry said it had no information on the matter. Deportee Arturo Trejo, in an interview with U.S. Spanish-language TV channel Telemundo from his Mexican hometown, said he was among dozens of Mexicans flown ‘from the U.S. to Honduras before being returned to Mexico. “They didn’t tell us anything, just to get on the flight,” Trejo said. Andrew Selee, president of the Washington-based
Migration Policy Institute, said the reasons for the U.S. deporting Mexicans to Central America, which has not happened systematically prior to this year, remain unclear. “It’s unclear if these are `Mexican citizens who have protection concerns in their country of origin or if the administration is just doing this to be punitive,” he said. Ana Maria Mendez, Central America director at migrants’ rights group
Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arevalo delivers a speech during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/ File Photo
WOLA, noted the rerouting tactic left migrants uncertain of their destination and whether their rights would be protected. She pointed to ‘similar reports of Nicaraguans being deported to Honduras. “What we are seeing seems part of a broader trend towards a very severe U.S. migration policy where they seek to instill terror and fear in migrants at all costs,” she said.
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$423 million contract awarded for Parika Stelling Road, parking apron T h e N a t i o n a l Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) has awarded a $423,353,150 contract to Crown Road & Drainage Contractors for the construction of the Parika Stelling access road, waterfront drainage system and parking apron at the new port facility in Region Three. A c c o r d i n g t o information released on NPTAB website, Crown Road & Drainage Contractors was among 29 bidders that submitted bids for the project. The parking apron and the Stelling Access Road when completed are expected to improve traffic flow and accommodate the increasing number of commuters and vehicles that use the Parika Port daily. In addition to the modern port project, the ministry sought contractors for the supply and installation of vehicular scales (weight bridges). Following the bidding process, NPTAB awarded that project to DCSN Construction &
General Supplies Inc. for $27,900,000. The new Parika Modern Port Facility is an approximately $10.5 billion project being undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works and is expected to be completed in 2029. Phase one of the project which is being undertaken by GAICO Construction, Toolsie Persaud and A&S General Contractors, is already underway. This phase includes land reclamation and sea defence on the North and South sides of the current Stelling and the construction of the main concrete Stelling, all totaling under $5billion. This publication reported that during a multistakeholder engagement and consultation meeting with residents, business owners and other stakeholders at the Parika Market tarmac last year, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill noted that the operation of the ferry and water taxi services will not be interrupted during the construction phase. Government said the
A design of what the new Parika Port Facility in Region Three is expected to look like when completed.
project will transform the Parika Stelling into a major regional hub for transportation and socioeconomic activities and enhance operational efficiency, prioritise safety and guarantee commuters' comfort. Additionally, the new modern port will increase
trade and tourism along the Essequibo Coast. Kaieteur News understands that the upgrading of the Stelling will also facilitate the arrival of the new Regional Ferry Service which will operate out of Guyana from Parika. President Irfaan Ali announced last year, that the
new facility will include the construction of a marina to support the country's tourism sector. Notably, he said to support the port, some key infrastructure, including the construction of a modern Customs and Immigration office, a modern fire service, a modern coast guard building, a modern police
service, and importantly to support the farmers, they intend to invest in a modern storage facility. The Parika Stelling, which borders the Essequibo River, serves not only as a passenger loading and offloading area, but also as a waterfront where farmers take their produce from the hinterland to sell.
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Govt., Exxon welcome 5th FPSO to Guyana T
he Government of Guyana (GoG) on Friday announced the arrival of the fifth Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) to the country, as installation activities commence ahead of first oil in the fourth quarter of this year. In a statement to the media, the Ministry of
Natural Resources (MNR) said the fifth FPSO, Errea Wittu, which is the largest vessel in the country's current fleet, was constructed by a Japanese firm, MODEC. Guyana has four other FPSOs that are already producing oil in the Stabroek Block. Government said the fifth vessel is expected to commence production
activities in the fourth, increasing the country's daily capacity to well over one million barrels per day (bpd). It was designed to process approximately 250,000 bpd with the capacity for gas treatment (540 million cubic feet per day), water injection (350,000 barrels per day), and handling produced water
Guyana's fifth FPSO 'Errea Wittu' means “abundance” in the Indigenous Warrau language' (300,000 barrels per day). According to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted by Exxon, the fifth project will develop the resources at the Uaru, Mako and Snoek fields - three separate oil discoveries announced by the company. The vessel will be deployed approximately 200 kilometers offshore Guyana, at a water depth of 1,690 meters and it will be able to store around two million barrels of crude oil. Currently, the country is producing about 900,000 bpd according to the GoG. It added that the US$12.7 billion project targets more than 800 million barrels of recoverable oil in the Uaru development. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat described the arrival of the FPSO as an important chapter in Guyana's oil and gas development story. He said, “With first oil expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, production is poised to cross the onem i l l i o n - b a r r e l - p e r- d a y mark. This is a major development for our country and one that brings with it greater responsibility to ensure Guyanese continue to benefit from the sector.”
Although the recent news of Exxon recovering its US$55 billion investment in Guyana was addressed by government close to three weeks later, he assured that as production increases, government remains committed to transparency in the management of the country's petroleum revenues and to ensuring Guyanese benefit from the opportunities created by the industry. Bharrat explained, “The government will continue to disclose petroleum revenue receipts through the National Assembly, ensuring the people of Guyana are kept informed about the revenues earned from their resources.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, h e committed to pushing for greater local content opportunities to benefit more Guyanese workers and businesses as the industry expands. Meanwhile, in a brief statement, ExxonMobil, the operator of the block said, “Our fifth FPSO has arrived in Guyana, marking an important milestone for continued development of our offshore operations.” The vessel Errea Wittu stems from Indigenous heritage and means “Abundance” in the Warrau
language, celebrating “the promise of opportunity and growth” according to Exxon. The company said, “We are proud to see Guyanese companies and professionals contributing to milestones like this as the industry continues to grow. As we celebrate the vessel's safe arrival, our teams are now focused on the next phase of work to prepare the Errea Wittu for start-up.” Guyana's revenue flow from the sector is likely to grow significantly as the production at the vessel comes on-stream. President Irfaan Ali this week explained that Guyana's profit from the sector has jumped from 12.5% to 39.8% as ExxonMobil has recovered its investments in Guyana. The Stabroek Block is operated by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, which holds a 45 per cent interest. Also, part of the offshore concession is Chevron, with a 30 per cent stake and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, with 25 per cent. To date, ExxonMobil has made 46 discoveries in the 6.6 million acres block. The company has received regulatory approvals to develop seven projects which have already been paid for by Guyana. The sixth development, Whiptail was sanctioned in April 2024 while the seventh project, Hammerhead was approved in September 2025. The US$12.7 billion Whiptail project is anticipated to add 250 kbd by the end of 2027. Additionally, Hammerhead, the company's US$6.8B development is expected to come online by 2029, producing 150,000 bpd. In the meantime, ExxonMobil has submitted plans to the GoG to develop two additional projects in Stabroek.
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Top E’bo talents set to ‘light up’... Female prison inmates make history in Caribbean Boxing
From page 41 Anna Regina National Stadium. Blockbuster early fixtures feature Aurora Knight Riders taking on GT Warriors at Pomona, while Riverstown collide with Fibreglass Gladiators at Affiance. The stakes double in the afternoon as the remaining teams battle through a high-octane knockout quarter-final round. On Sunday, the entire spectacle moves exclusively to Anna Regina under floodlights. Back-to-back semi-finals bowl off at 14:30h and 16:30h, setting the tone before a high-profile curtain-raiser exhibition match between Trophy Stall Jaguars and Trophy Stall Eagles at 18:30h. The centrepiece zonal final takes centre stage at 20:00h to determine who wears the
Essequibo crown. Beyond securing a coveted berth in the national final, significant prize money is on the line. Shawn’s Mini Mart is backing the leg with a G$500,000 winner’s purse, Jaigobin Hotel has put up the G$200,000 runner-up check, and Scoop Ride Inc. will ensure all losing quarter-finalists walk away with G$25,000 each. Once the Essequibo champions join Grillmaster and Mahdia in the grand finale lineup, the tournament will briefly pause for the closing stretch of the Caribbean Premier League. Action is scheduled to resume on September 26 with the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone, before all roads lead back to Anna Regina for the National Grand Finale on October 11.
Saturday August 22, 2026 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Take a big step back and see if you can get your people to chill too. Things are good, actually, but only as long as you are willing to show the world that you can slow down.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Your emotions are tightly packed today, but it doesn't quite feel right. You may need to deal with other folks' issues before you can really get a grasp on what's eating you, but it all makes sense in the end.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Your idealistic nature is making life better for you—and those around you too! Make sure that you're speaking out when the mood strikes you, and take action when necessary to make things right.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) There may be a contest of wills today, even more so than the time of year would suggest. There's no need to back down unless you see your people start to exchange awkward glances.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You need to keep trying new things in order to make sense of today's situation—it's not possible to think through all the angles. Action should make life much clearer, so make sure that you're working it.
SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) You are all about money today—which is equal parts appropriate and not so much. Don't ask how much people spent on things if you can help it, as life needs to be about more than just the bottom line.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) You are totally aware of your surroundings today, even when you're deep in work details or personal drama. You may come across as distracted, but you're just operating on a different level.
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Something you do or say makes a very positive impression on someone you want to know better. It's a good time to press your advantage and see where they might want to go with this.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Someone close needs your help—can you stop what you're doing to lend a hand? You earn double the karma on a day like today, and they are so grateful that who knows what they'll do.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Your head may be swirling today, but don't try to fight it—just kick back and enjoy all the crazy social energy going on around you. Most of your people may be rather sedated, but not quite all of them!
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You may find it harder than usual to dream up new, creative ideas—so do what you can to just push back against what doesn't work. Your good mental energy could save the day again!
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) People you wouldn't expect to care come together to help you out in a big way—maybe behind the scenes. Things start to get more interesting when you find someone who's in the know.
History was made at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Thursday evening when Orina Silas and Shania Benjamin became the first female inmates from Guyana, and believed to be the first in the Caribbean, to step into the boxing ring while still serving prison sentences. Representing the Republican Gym, the two women were part of the field competing at the Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors Boxing Championships, which got underway Thursday and brought together young boxers from across the region. Their appearance represented far more than another boxing bout. It was a powerful demonstration of the role sport can play in rehabilitation, discipline, empowerment and the restoration of hope. Silas and Benjamin’s participation is the first major outcome of renewed efforts by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) to revive prison boxing through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by Minister Oneidge Walrond. The initiative followed discussions between GBA President Steve Ninvalle and Minister Walrond, during which both sides explored the reintroduction of boxing as an important component of the Ministry’s broader prison reform and rehabilitation programme. The collaboration marks a return to a concept that has previously produced tangible results, with boxing being used not merely as a competitive sport, but as a vehicle for personal development, discipline and rehabilitation among inmates. For Silas and Benjamin, stepping between the ropes represented a significant personal achievement while simultaneously breaking new ground for women and prison rehabilitation across the Caribbean. President of the Trinidad a n d To b a g o B o x i n g Association, Cecil Forde, described the initiative as significant and said he intends to use Guyana’s programme as an example in discussions with his country’s authorities. “It’s something we’ve been pushing for in Trinidad
and Tobago,” Forde said. “We know it’s something that’s really good and very important because part of the prison system should be to help reform or rehabilitate. I intend to once again formally reach out to the Ministry of National Security and the Minister, where we will be s h o w i n g t h e m w h a t ’s happening in Guyana and hopefully, we can adapt a similar approach,” Forde noted. President of the St Maarten Boxing Association, Shawn Blair, who is in Guyana with his national contingent for the championships, was equally moved by the historic moment. “It was truly inspiring. Boxing is more than just a sport; it is a tool for discipline, empowerment, rehabilitation, and giving people a second chance,” Blair said.
According to Blair, “Seeing these women demonstrate courage, determination, and strength through boxing is something that I will never forget. As a boxer, coach, and President of the St. Maarten National Boxing Federation, I am proud to have been present for such an important moment in the development of boxing in Guyana.” Ninvalle expressed gratitude to Minister Walrond for sharing the GBA’s vision of using boxing as a meaningful rehabilitation tool and providing inmates with constructive opportunities through sport. He said the GBA will continue to work closely with Walrond and the Ministry of Home Affairs as efforts intensify to expand and strengthen boxing within the prison service, particularly among women.
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England rout Pakistan to ARGENTINA’S PAREDES go one up in test series BANNED FOR 10 GAMES
LEEDS, England, - England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs to win a one-sided first test at Headingley and launch Joe Root’s second spell as permanent captain in style. The convulsions which accompanied the series defeat by New Zealand eight weeks ago, with Ben Stokes stepping down and coach Brendon McCullum being relieved of his redball duties, were emphatically put behind them by England. A dominant display against a hugely disappointing Pakistan side saw the game wrapped up before tea on the third day despite the loss of more than half a day’s play to rain. After England had added 43 runs to their overnight score to reach 409 and gain a first innings lead of 238, their pace attack routed the tourists. Mohammad Rizwan ‘top scored with 41 as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs. England’s Josh Tongue, who was playing in The Hundred final three days before the start of the test match, finished with 3-43 and Ollie Robinson 3-29. Their match figures of 8-89 and 8-80 respectively were test-career bests. For the second time in the match, Pakistan lost their first wicket without a run on the board as Imam-ul-Haq gloved Jofra Archer to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith in the second over and it was something of a procession thereafter. In Archer’s second over, Azan Awais was caught at leg slip by Root, who had just moved himself there in a prescient piece of captaincy. It was Root’s 219th test catch,
taking him ahead ‘of Australia’s Steve Smith atop the all-time non-wicketkeeper list. Everything Root touched turned to gold with Saud Shakeel clipping Tongue to an unusual backward square leg position where Dan Lawrence took a fine diving catch. When Shan Masood went for 29 from 56 balls, edging Tongue to Ben Duckett at slip, the Nottinghamshire quick was on a hat-trick for the second time in the match. Salman Ali Agha foiled ‘the attempt but the Pakistan captain was trapped lbw later in the over. Everything was going England’s way and when Ali Usman nicked Robinson into wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s leg, the ball ricocheted into the diving Jamie Cox’s hands at slip. Cox took another sharp catch off Robinson ‘to remove Khurram Shahzad before Archer, who took 3-50, dismissed Mohammad Abbas to finish the match. For Pakistan, the shared series in the West Indies earlier this month was made to look like a false dawn. The gulf between the penetration ‘of the two sides’ seam attacks, the comfort of the two batting lineups in English conditions and their athleticism in the field was glaring. The second test in the three-match series starts at Lord’s on Thursday when Pakistan will hope to have captain Babar Azam back after a finger injury. Scores: England 366 for 8 (Brook 91, Cox 73, Root 66, Lawrence 51, Usman 5-92) beat Pakistan 171 (Tongue 5-46, Robinson 5-51) and 135 (Rizwan 41, Robinson 3-29, Tongue 343, Archer 3-50) by an innings and 103 runs.
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman caught out by England’s Jordan Cox. (Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith)
Leandro Paredes plays his club football for Argentinian side Boca Juniors. (Getty Images) BBC Sport - Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that sanction is suspended. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£235,000) for breaches of the Fifa disciplinary code relating to using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by its supporters. Fifa have ordered that $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine must be invested in a plan to combat discrimination - and $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine is suspended, with a probationary period to apply. After defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, several Argentina players held up a banner claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory. Last month, Fifa appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, when multiple Argentina players and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players. As well as their suspensions, Paredes and
Molina will both pay fines of $90,000 (£66,000). Paredes grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestled Spain’s Gavi to the ground, before appearing to strike the latter in the face. Gavi - who said he did not think Paredes should be punished - will serve a one-match suspension and pay a fine of $30,000 (£22,000) for his part in the post-match confrontations, as will Argentina’s Thiago Almada. Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina’s coaching staff, has been given a three-match suspension and a fine of $30,000 for striking Spain’s Dani Olmo in the face. The match suspensions will only be enforced in international fixtures. The AFA said it will appeal the sanctions, and if unsuccessful will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). There were many elements of Argentina’s behaviour around the World Cup final that left a sour taste – now world governing body Fifa has come down hard on those it feels were responsible. A 10-match ban for experienced central midfielder Paredes and seven matches for Molina, who seemed to punch man of the match Rodri as he ran to celebrate Spain’s success. In addition, the fine of $321,000 includes a punishment for the Argentina team unveiling a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – the Malvinas are Argentinian – banner following their semi-final triumph against England.
Russell takes sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Norris ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, (Reuters) - George Russell beat McLaren’s Lando Norris to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race on Friday in a strong statement of intent by the Mercedes driver as he seeks to turn around a tough first half of the Formula One season. Returning from the August break with an engagement ring and a fresh spring in his step, Russell produced a best lap of one minute 11.567 seconds to beat the reigning champion by 0.041 of a second and secure his third pole from five sprints so far this
season. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will line up third on the grid for Saturday’s race at the gusty seaside Zandvoort circuit with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri fourth and Antonelli qualifying fifth in a damaged Mercedes after an early excursion into the gravel. Home hero and four-time world champion Max Verstappen was sixth fastest for Red Bull and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Antonelli’s closest rival in the standings and 50 points behind, qualified seventh with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly eighth.
The sprint winner takes eight points with the top eight scoring. The big points come from Sunday’s main race, after Saturday’s grand prix qualifying. Norris, winner of the last grand prix in Hungary before the break, said he could easily have been first or fifth considering the closeness of the field. Antonelli went into the gravel during the first phase when he was only eighth fastest and Wolff revealed there had been significant floor damage that the team had patched up. Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto
qualified ninth with rookie Arvid Lindblad 10th for Racing Bulls. Liam Lawson, promoted from Racing Bulls to stand in ‘for the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, qualified 11th while his Racing Bulls replacement Yuki Tsunoda was 12th. There was disappointment for Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin, whose hopes for a performance boost from the upgraded Honda engine were undermined by a rear wing problem on the Spaniard’s car that left the double world champion at the back of the grid.
Mercedes’ George Russell celebrates after winning pole position for the sprint race. (REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki)
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Falcons deliver late drama to seal thriller CPL - The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons kicked off their home leg in style, edging the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots by three wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in a thrilling Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) encounter. In a closely fought battle between the CPL’s bottom two teams, Evin Lewis, Shadab Khan and Moeen Ali starred in a dramatic run chase that once again went down to the final over. The competitive spirit was evident from the outset, with an early battle between Johnson Charles and Jayden Seales setting the tone. Seales eventually had the last laugh, removing Charles for 19 just as the opener was beginning to put pressure on the Falcons attack. The conditions demanded patience, with a strong Caribbean cross-breeze sweeping across the ground and the pitch offering some early grip and turn. The Patriots made a solid start, reaching 51 for 1 at the end of the Power Play, with Charles the only wicket to fall. That grip and turn continued to trouble the Patriots in the middle overs as Shadab Khan and Fabian Allen applied the pressure.
Shadab Khan gave the chase the impetus it needed. (CPL T20)
The dismissal of Kyle Mayers and the run-out of Andre Fletcher in the same over compounded the visitors’ problems, before Khan produced a beautiful googly to bowl Kevin
Wickham and leave the Patriots in real trouble. However, the Falcons were unable to maintain that control at the death. Their quicks struggled to contain the ball, with Seales, Shamar
Springer and captain Moeen Ali all coming under pressure. Dasun Shanaka took full advantage, launching a furious late assault that transformed the Patriots’ innings. His blistering hitting produced 55 runs from the final three overs, lifting the visitors from a modest total to a formidable 187 for 6. Shanaka finished unbeaten on 49. The Falcons’ reply got off to a shaky start when Amir Jangoo was brilliantly caught by Obed McCoy at short third man just four balls into the innings. At the other end, however, Evin Lewis was quietly assessing the conditions. After the Falcons matched the Patriots’ PowerPlay score, Lewis began to find his timing and, crucially, the boundary. The left-hander blasted five sixes before eventually falling to Jason Holder at long-on, but his explosive contribution had put the Falcons firmly in the hunt. Hasan Nawaz and Shadab Khan then picked up where Lewis left off, with Khan unleashing a quickfire 30 from just 12 balls. He looked set to crank up the pressure on the Patriots before Wanindu Hasaranga
Dasun Shanaka was in electric hitting form. (CPL T20) produced a spectacular running catch to end his charge. The Patriots may have felt their regular strikes were enough to keep the Falcons at bay, but the contributions of Lewis, Nawaz and Khan had quietly kept the home side within striking distance. Shamar Springer then swung the momentum decisively in the Falcons’ favour, smashing 15 from just six balls to leave the hosts needing seven from the final over. Ali delivered the perfect finish. He sent the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium into raptures by slicing a four over short third before launching a massive six to seal a crucial three-wicket
victory with three balls to spare. The Falcons move to four points from four matches and will face defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday. The Patriots, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the table with two points from four matches and now head home for their home leg, beginning next Thursday against the Jamaica Kingsmen at Warner Park. Scores: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 191 for 7 (Lewis 48, Nawaz 33, Shadab 30, Holder 2-39) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 187 for 6 (Shanaka 49*, Mayers 34, Springer 242) by three wickets.
Berbice U13 Squad named for 2026 GCB U13 Inter-County Tournament Golden Jaguars edge
Deonarine Chattergoon
The Berbice Cricket Board Under-13 squad has been selected for the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-13 InterCounty Tournament 2026. The 15-member squad will be led by Deonarine Chattergoon who has been named captain. Chattergoon is the son of former West Indies cricketer
Sewnarine Chattergoon, adding another chapter to the Chattergoon family's cricketing legacy. Serving as vice captain will be Summit Samaroo. The selected squad comprises Deonarine Chattergoon (Captain), Adriel Chichester, Aiden Moore, Assad Hussain, Jayden Garner, Nitan Manna, Justin Southwell, Alden Hope, Ty r o n e D o r w a y, S u m m i t Samaroo (Vice-Captain), Aryan Ali, Omar Ragubar, Thavin Roopnarine, Lamar Lafleur and Claymiel Amsterdam. The squad will be under the watchful eyes of former national player Anthony Bramble as Coach and Neil Rudder serving as team Manager. The Under-13 Inter-County tourney will bowl off today, Saturday, August 22, 2026, and conclude on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. All matches are scheduled to begin at 10:00 hours.
St. Maarten to reach CFU U-14 Tier 2 final
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The squad has commenced preparations ahead of the tournament under the guidance of Bramble and Rudolph. The Guyana Cricket Board congratulates the selected players, coaching staff and management and wishes the Berbice Under-13 team every success in the upcoming tournament.
Guyana’s Under-14 Boys continued their impressive run at the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series, holding their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat St Maarten 3-2 and advance to the Tier II final in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The young Golden Jaguars were forced to fight back after falling behind 1-0 at half-time, but produced a spirited secondhalf response to turn the contest around and force a decisive penalty shootout. Midfielder Dane Vancooten sparked the comeback in the 45th minute, finding the back of the net with a well-struck effort to bring Guyana level and restore momentum to the side. Striker Cavon Peters then completed the turnaround in the 62nd minute, firing home to put the Guyanese side on strong footing. St Maarten, however, refused to surrender and battled back to force the match into a penalty showdown after regulation time ended 2-2. With a place in the final at stake, Guyana remained composed from the spot, converting enough opportunities to secure a 3-2 shootout victory and punch its ticket to the final round match against Suriname. The result caps another strong showing from the young Golden Jaguars, who have combined attacking quality with resilience throughout the tournament and now find themselves one victory away from Tier II honours after dominating the group stages with three impressive victories. Guyana will face neighbouring Suriname in the Tier II final on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with the young Golden Jaguars aiming to complete an impressive campaign by lifting the title.
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Mohan foresees economic boost as Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball returns to Essequibo Regional Chairman of Region Two, Devin Mohan, has lauded the arrival of the Lotto/Let’s Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball tournament to the Essequibo Coast, predicting that the marquee event will deliver a major economic boost through sports tourism and local empowerment. Speaking at the newly transformed Anna Regina National Stadium, Mohan expressed his delight at the commercial and community momentum building ahead of the fixtures on August 22 and 23. “I must say that this would be a great initiative for our region. With this magnificent piece of transformation, we’re talking about this stadium here; I’m elated to see that the T10 will bring a great economic boost to our region in terms of sports tourism, in terms of our locals being empowered,” Mohan stated. Mohan emphasised that hosting the tournament aligns with the broader economic expansion sweeping through Region Two, where increased investment and commercial stability have spurred local business activity. “Over the years, we can see a significant boost in the number of businesses coming to our region, and it’s alluding to one thing: we talk about stability and the policies, the positive policies under this
Numerous patrons attend the matches in support of their community-based teams.
Regional Chairman of Region Two, Devin Mohan government,” Mohan noted. “In this township, you can see multiple hotels; we’re talking about other businesses… more and more investors coming into this beautiful township and, by extension, the region, because the spending power is there.” Reflecting on the evolution of the Anna Regina venue from a modest community ground into a modern facility capable of hosting major competitions, Mohan highlighted the lasting impact on the regional sports ecosystem. “This piece of tangible facility would be a major, drastic boost to the sports sector in our region,” he said. “This ground was a community centre, and the transformation that we have seen
here is a real transformation. So I know each and every one in this region here will benefit tremendously from this magnificent and beautiful facility in our region.” The Essequibo leg represents the third zonal stop of the competition following completed legs in Berbice and East Bank/West Demerara. Sixteen teams loaded with talent will clash across four venues—Pomona Ground, Affiance Community Ground, Hampton Court Ground, and Anna
Regina National Stadium—on Saturday, August 22, before the action shifts exclusively to Anna Regina on Sunday, August 23 for the semi-finals, an exhibition tie between Trophy Stall Jaguars and Trophy Stall Eagles, and the zonal final under lights at 20:00h. At stake for the Essequibo champions is a berth in the National Finals on October 11 at Anna Regina. Alongside a top cash prize of $500,000 sponsored by Shawn’s Mini Mart. Jaigobin Hotel is funding the $200,000 runner-up
payout and $50,000 for each losing semi-finalist, while Scoop Ride Inc. will distribute $25,000 to each losing quarter-finalist. Admission is free to all grounds across both days, with full community entertainment planned throughout the weekend. Following this leg, the tournament will observe a scheduled hiatus for the closing stages of the Caribbean Premier League before resuming on September 26 for the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone.
SUPREME TRANSPORTATION BACKS LOTTO/LET’S BET T10 TAPEBALL BLAST Supreme Transportation Inc. has officially joined the lineup of corporate backers for the fourth edition of the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, supporting the development of grassroots cricket across the country. “The backing from corporate partners like Supreme Transportation Inc. is vital in elevating grassroots cricket to professional standards,” stated tournament representative Yusuf Ali. “Their commitment not only provides local athletes with meaningful financial rewards and national recognition, but it also ensures communities across Guyana enjoy top-tier cricket entertainment. We are deeply grateful for their partnership as the tournament continues to gather incredible momentum.” The tournament moves into its next phase following two highintensity regional legs. Grillmaster Sip N Play AllStars dominated the Berbice Zone to seal the inaugural ticket to the National Grand Finale.
From left: Faiaz Baksh, Pooranlall Balchand and Yusuf Ali of One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Meanwhile, Mahdia (Movements Family) pulled off a high-scoring heist at Meten-MeerZorg, dethroning 2025 champions Eccles All-Stars to lock down the East Bank/West Demerara berth. Attention now shifts west to the
Essequibo Coast for a bumper weekend of action on August 22 and 23. Sixteen talent-stacked outfits will clash across four grounds—Pomona, Affiance, Hampton Court, and the Anna Regina National Stadium.
Saturday’s opening round bursts into life at 10:30h, highlighted by Aurora Knight Riders taking on GT Warriors at Pomona and Riverstown facing Fibreglass Gladiators at Affiance, before a knockout quarter-final
round caps off the afternoon. On Sunday, the entire spectacle moves exclusively to Anna Regina under lights. Back-to-back semifinals bowl off at 14:30hrs and 16:30hrs, followed by a curtainraiser exhibition between Trophy Stall Jaguars and Trophy Stall Eagles at 18:30hrs. The centerpiece zonal final takes centre stage at 20:00hrs. Beyond a spot in the October showcase, there is plenty of coin up for grabs. Shawn’s Mini Mart is funding a G$500,000 winner’s purse, Jaigobin Hotel backs the G$200,000 runner-up check, and Scoop Ride Inc. ensures losing quarter-finalists walk away with G$25,000 each. Once the Essequibo champions join Grillmaster and Mahdia in the national draw, the tournament will pause briefly for the closing stretch of the Caribbean Premier League. Action resumes on September 26 with the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara Zone, before all roads lead back to Anna Regina for the National Grand Finale on October 11.
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Former nat’l cyclist, national coach Hassan Mohamed leaves enduring legacy in Guyana’s cycling
Hassan Mohamed at his Queenstown home during a recent interview.
The Hassan Effect! Guyana mourns the loss of a great man, former national Cyclist, Coach and Administrator Hassan Mohamed. The Guyanese sporting fraternity is mourning the passing of veteran national cyclist, coach, administrator and mentor Hassan Mohamed M.S., whose contribution to cycling spanned nearly six decades. He was 80. M o h a m e d ’s c y c l i n g journey began in 1958 when, at 13, he joined Carlton Wheelers. He competed for 14 years across the junior, youth and senior categories before transitioning into c o a c h i n g a n d administration, where he would make an even greater impact on the sport. Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, on behalf of the National Sports Commission (NSC), described Mohamed’s passing as a
significant loss to Guyana’s sporting landscape. “Hassan was a muchloved and highly respected coach who devoted decades to the advancement of cycling in Guyana,” Ninvalle said. “Following the end of his competitive career, he remained deeply involved in the sport and spent decades attached to the National Sports Commission, where he played an important role in shaping the growth and development of cycling in this country.” For more than 50 years, Mohamed introduced young people to cycling through summer programmes at the National Park, helping to establish a pathway from grassroots participation to
competitive and nationallevel cycling. He later became Guyana’s only National Cycling Coach and served as Tr e a s u r e r a n d R a c i n g Secretary of the Guyana Cycling Federation. His influence extended beyond coaching to athlete welfare, a n t i - d o p i n g a d v o c a c y, gender equality and the organisation of major cycling competitions. Mohamed’s professional development included an IOC scholarship to Rome in 1975, where he earned UCI and IOC qualifications in cycling and physical education. He also completed coaching courses in Trinidad and Tobago, Russia, Venezuela and St Kitts, further strengthening
his credentials as a wellrounded sports professional. Among his major contributions was the development of the National Three-Stage Cycling Meet, which he affectionately called “his baby” in a recent interview with this news a g e n c y. H e w a s a l s o instrumental in the “Teach Them Young” nursery programme, which operated from 1977 to 2015 and introduced generations of youngsters to cycling. A sportsman of many talents, Mohamed also represented Everest Cricket Club at the second-division level. His contribution to sport earned national recognition, including the Medal of Service from President
Desmond Hoyte in 1990 and a Guyana Olympic Association award in 2005. Mohamed also managed and coached Guyana’s national cycling teams at international competitions, with one of his proudest achievements coming in 1991 when he received the Runner-up Coach Award in Cuba. Ninvalle said Mohamed’s legacy would be measured not only by the cyclists he helped produce, but also by the programmes and opportunities he created. “The National Sports Commission, and by extension the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, has always recognised and valued Hassan Mohamed’s immense contribution to cycling,” Ninvalle said. “His legacy will endure through the numerous programmes he established and implemented, many of which contributed to Guyana producing some of the finest cyclists in the Caribbean.” As news of his passing reverberates through the
cycling fraternity, Mohamed is being remembered as a disciplinarian, mentor and administrator who dedicated his life to developing the sport. “ H a s s a n ’s l i f e w a s intrinsically linked to cycling, and his contribution t o G u y a n a ’s s p o r t i n g development will not be forgotten,” Ninvalle said. “On behalf of the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, I extend our deepest sympathy to his family, loved ones, friends and the entire cycling fraternity. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult period.” Although Mohamed’s competitive days ended decades ago, his service to cycling continued throughout his life. His greatest legacy will live on through the riders he mentored, the programmes he established and the opportunities he created, ensuring that his influence remains firmly entrenched in Guyana’s cycling history.
Top E’bo talents set to ‘light up’ Lotto/Let’s Bet T10 Tapeball Social media has been abuzz following the official squad releases for the Essequibo Zone leg of the Lotto/Let’s Bet One Guyana T10 Tapeball, setting the stage for mouth-watering showdowns as 16 teams clash for zonal glory. All roads lead to the Anna Regina National Stadium on August 23, where the zone champions will be crowned under lights in what promises to be an unmissable weekend of highintensity Tapeball action. With a powerhouse mix of current and former national stars alongside the region’s brightest junior and country talent, the rosters hint at edge-of-the-seat drama from the opening ball. Co-organiser John Ramsingh highlighted the surging standard of the competition as the tournament expands its footprint across the
With a powerhouse mix of current and former national stars alongside the region’s brightest junior and country talent, the rosters hint at edge-of-the-seat drama from the opening ball. country. “The standard of cricket we have witnessed throughout this tournament has been extraordinary, and the Essequibo squads are as
stacked as any we’ve seen,” Ramsingh said. “When you blend seasoned national caps with hungry young Tapeball specialists, the intensity
goes through the roof. Bringing this level of competition to Anna Regina under floodlights is going to create an electric atmosphere for the fans.”
The tournament transitions to the Essequibo Coast following two pulsating regional legs that set a benchmark for the competition. Grillmaster Sip N Play AllStars delivered a dominant display in the Berbice Zone to become the first side to seal a ticket to the National Grand Finale. Over in the East Bank/West Demerara leg, Mahdia (Movements Family) pulled off a dramatic, highscoring heist at Meten-Meer-Zorg, dethroning 2025 champions Eccles All-Stars to lock down their spot in the national draw. Attention now shifts west for a bumper weekend of action on August 22 and 23. Saturday’s opening round bursts into life at 10:30h across four grounds—Pomona, Affiance, Hampton Court, and the Continued on page 37
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