Kaieteur News

‘Double whammy’

BuzzBeeDamresidentsbemoandust,noisepollution

Alan Anderson’s shop covered with thick plastic aimed at preventing dust from lodging on his stock.

A home covered in dust

Thick black dust covering Queenela Cameron’s patio.

ByShaniaWilliams

Buzz Bee Dam, East Bank Demerara (EBD), a once peaceful,country-likecommunityhasnowbecomeabustling passageway for heavy-duty trucks, posing significant health andsafetyhazardstoresidents.

A quiet neighbourhood, where casual conversations between neighbours required only a shout, has now been transformed into a chaotic, noisy environment plagued by dustpollution,constantvibrations,andsleeplessnights.

The disruption stems from the recently commissioned four-lane highway connecting Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam. While the highway has eased traffic congestion along the wider East Bank corridor and is expected to boost future development,ithashaddetrimentaleffectsonthisonceecofriendlyresidentialarea.

Residents,someofwhomhavelivedinthevillageforover 30years,arenowconsideringrelocatingtoquieterareas.

Though the internal road in Buzz Bee Dam is not part of thenewfour-laneexpansion,ithasbeenupgradedtosupport increased traffic. The development is part of the broader ‘HeroesHighway’initiativeaimedatimprovingconnectivity toSoesdykeandLinden.Majorresidentialandretailprojects, includingTAJDIAMOND,arealsoexpectedinthearea.

When Kaieteur News visited the community on Friday, homeswerevisiblycoatedinthicklayersofblackdust,stirred upbytheunendingstreamofpassingtrucks.Manyexpressed that dust is entering their homes, forcing them to keep windows and doors shut. Residents cannot enjoy their balconiesoropenspacesanymoreduetotheconstantdustand noise.

Residents described the dust as overpowering and expressed growing health concerns, particularly for children andtheelderly

QueenelaCameron,aresidentforover30years,described how her lifestyle has drastically changed. She can no longer enjoyherbalconyorleaveherwindowsopen.Heroncewellusedoutdoorspaceisnowabandoned,coatedingrime.Inside herhome,crackshavebeguntoappear,damagesheattributes to the constant vibrations from heavy vehicles passing just feetaway

“Everyday,allday,allnight,trucksare15to20feetfrom ourbedsandlivingrooms,”Cameronsaid.“Wearelivingin Continued on page 14

Govt. demands US$1.2 million more from Exxon to help fund audits

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat and ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge at the signing of the Hammerhead Production Licence

Linden pensioner allegedly killed by mentally ill sister

Po l i c e a r e

investigating the murder of a 72-yearold female pensioner of Amelia’s Ward, Linden which occurredonThursdaynight.

DeadisBarbaraCrawford.

According to reports, the womanwaskilledabout20:00h at her sister’s Plantation Ross, West Coast Berbice home. Crawfordwasstayingather55year-old sister’s WCB home since September 12, 2025 after attendingherbrother’sfuneral.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that at about 19:45 hours yesterday, the 72-yearold victim was heard shouting. Roy Walters, a brother of both the victim and suspect, who lives in the bottom flat of the home, went upstairs to investigate.However,thedoors werelocked,andhecalledover anotherbrother,LesterWalters, for assistance. Both men were abletobreakopenthebackdoor and gain access to the house. Upon entering, the suspect (their sister) picked up a knife

Although the government of Guyana(GoG)hasoftenmadeitclear that it is prohibited from increasing the financial burdens of ExxonMobil and can therefore not seek a renegotiationofthelopsidedoildeal, oranyadditionalbenefitsforcitizens, the administration has inserted a provision into a new Licence which will require the company to pay an additional US$1 2 million for the conductofaudits.

The Production Licence (PL) granted to ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) for the seventh offshoredevelopment,Hammerhead, clearlystatesthatExxonisrequiredto payUS$400,000annuallyforaperiod ofthreeyearstooffsetcostoilaudits.

According to the Licence, the money shall be paid into an account managedbytheGoG.

Clause (gg) (ii) of the PL states, “Within thirty (30) days of this Licence and annually on such date thereafter for a total of three (3) consecutive years, the Licence Holder shall pay to an account held andcontrolledbytheGovernmentthe sumoffourhundredthousandUnited StatesDollars(US$400,000.00)tobe used by the Government for the

…but says hands tied from seeking more for citizens

preparationoftheauditscopeandthe procurementofthird-partyauditorsto supplement the Minister’s resources anddevelopinstitutionalcapacityfor the ongoing conduct of audits as provided under this paragraph. The Licence Holder shall verify such account and the Minister agrees to cooperate, assist and provide the Licence Holder any information the Licence Holder requires to conduct suchverification.”

Itisunclearwhetherthesumtobe paid by Exxon will be cost recoverable Minister of Natural Resources,VickramBharrat,uptothe time this article was written, did not respond to questions from this newspaperseekingclaritytothatend.

Stakeholders have often argued that government can capitalize on these licenses when approving more projects, to seek additional revenue forthepeopleofGuyana.

Government officials have howeverbeenreluctant,insistingthat thefinancialburdensofthecontractor cannot be increased, in keeping with the terms of the 2016 Production SharingAgreement(PSA).

The Stability Clause of contract states at 32.2, “After the signing of

this Agreement and in conformance withArticle15,theGovernmentshall notincreasetheeconomicburdensof Contractor under this Agreement by applying to this Agreement or the operations conducted thereunder any increase of or any new petroleum related fiscal obligation, including, but not limited to, any new taxes whatsoever, any new royalty, duties, fees, charges, value-added tax (VAT) orotherimposts.”

Meanwhile,32.3oftheagreement goesontopointoutthatshouldthere be any change in the laws which causes an adverse effect on the contractor’s economic benefits, “the Government shall promptly take any and all affirmative actions to restore thelostorimpairedeconomicbenefits to Contractor, so that Contractor receives the same economic benefit undertheAgreementthatitwouldhave receivedpriortothe change in law or its interpretation, application, or implementation.”

Be that as it may, Exxon has agreed to pay the additional revenue overtothestate,raisingdoubtsabout the “sanctity of contract” and government’s refusal to seek more financialbenefitsfromitsresources.

andrushedtowardsthem.They managedtotakeawaytheknife andsubduethesuspect,”police saidinastatement.

Duringacheckofthehouse, the men found Crawford in a chairmotionlessinthehall.

The matter was reported to the police, who visited the scene.

“The 55-year-old suspect was questioned but remained silent. She was arrested and takentoFortWellingtonPolice Station, where she was placed into custody The suspect is reportedly a patient at a mental healthclinicinCanje,Berbice,” policereported.

Crawford’s body was taken to Bailey’s Funeral Home where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, the suspect’s daughterwhowassubsequently questioned by police reported that she made contact with her mother via phone and she (the suspect) said: “I just strangle Barbaraandkillshe”. Investigationsareongoing.

KaieteurNews

PrintedandPublishedbyNationalMedia& PublishingCompanyLtd. 24SaffonStreet, Charlestown,Georgetown,Guyana.

Publisher:GLENNLALL-Tel:624-6456

Editor-in-Chief:NigelWilliams Tel: 225-8465, 225-8491. Fax: 225-8473, 226-8210

EDITORIAL

GECOMandinformationblackout

Sincebeforethejust-concludedelections,themediahad beencomplainingaboutthevirtualblackoutofinformation from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Reporters were forced to pick through partisan scraps offered by commissioners aligned to the PPP/C and the PNCR.Thatbecamethenorm.Itisadamningreflectionof an institution that is supposed to guarantee the integrity of elections, but instead treats the press and by extension the publicasifweareintruders.

Thisblackoutwasnotunnoticed.Internationalobservers who came to monitor the polls flagged the lack of information. In their preliminary findings, some urged GECOMtoholdregularbriefingsandmakeitselfavailable to the press. To the Commission's credit, there were a few token interactions one to outline its operations, another planned for Election Day that was abruptly cancelled, and yetanothercalledoffatthelastminute.Thesehalf-hearted gestures only underscored the problem: the media, and therefore the people, are treated as nuisances rather than stakeholdersinthedemocraticprocess.

IthasnowbeenmorethanamonthsinceGuyanesewent tothepolls.APresidentandhisCabinetareswornin.MPs are identified.Yet GECOM has still not convened a single substantive press conference to answer questions about the conduct of elections, the concerns flagged by observers, or thequeriesofcontestingparties.Thatsilenceisdeafening.It betrays contempt for transparency, accountability, and ultimatelytheelectorate.

TheChairperson,Justice(ret'd)ClaudetteSingh,hasall but disappeared from public scrutiny Save for a fleeting appearance on Nomination Day, she has refused to subject herself to the media.Abody as critical as GECOM, cannot function as a law unto itself. Its actions, decisions, and mistakes have profound implications for democracy And yet, citizens remain shut out, denied answers to even the simplestqueries.

What GECOM has perfected is a mirror of the PPP/C government'sownstyleofgovernance:asuffocatingcontrol over information, heavy-handed gatekeeping, and a preference for propaganda over engagement. The similarities are striking. At the level of the Office of the President, journalists are corralled. Questions are limited. Thefreepressisreplacedbychoreographedsessionswhere pliant individuals masquerading as media operatives lob softball questions in controlled environments. Ministers, who refuse to answer legitimate queries from independent reporters, instead make themselves comfortable on government-friendly online podcasts, many of them conveniently sprouting up and, one suspects, generously supportedbytaxpayers'money

This is the new information ecosystem: real journalists sidelined,stateofficialsinsulated,andtheGuyanesepeople spoon-fed propaganda. It is worth recalling that President Ali campaigned on promises of accountability and transparency Thesehavesinceproventobehollowwords. His government has captured virtually every state institution, including those that are meant to remain independent. The Commission of Information is a telling case. Guyanese were promised a new and more responsive Commissioner, given the disastrous performance of the previousofficeholder,CharlesRamsonSr Yet,morethana month into this administration, there is still no word on a replacement,evenasotherappointmentshavebeenhurried through.Themessageisclear:transparencyisnotapriority Thepatternisunmistakable.

From GECOM to the ministries, to the Office of the Presidentitself,accesstoinformationistreatedasaprivilege to be granted sparingly, not a right guaranteed in a democracy When institutions refuse to engage with the media, they refuse to engage with the public. They deny accountability Theyentrenchpower

This government, like GECOM, seems to prefer the comfortofechochamberstothediscomfortofscrutiny But democracy dies in silence. The public has a right to know

Foreign Exchange Market

DearEditor, I write with reference to thenewsthatthegovernment has injected US$1.2B in the foreignexchangemarketfor the year thus far This is an astounding amount since interventions were zero in 2020 They rose to US$323M in 2024 and will probably hit $2B in 2025. The growth in interventions point to unsustainable demand in the foreign exchange market. Curing this situation will require fiscal, monetary, and other

Presidenthaswaiteduntilthe post-election period to address this malignant situation. The duplicity of hiding this and other serious issuesfromthevotershasnot goneunnoticed.

Theexpectationofevery investor prior to 2020 was for the Guyana dollar to appreciate. Today we in Guyana are faced with the real possibility of the devaluation of our currency Sadly, a review of the P r e s i d e n t ' s recommendations suggests anabsenceofproperanalysis of the problem and a reflexivedefaulttocurrency controls which are bound to fail. The measures agreed with a bunch of docile bankers are cosmetic and will do nothing to ease the pressures on the Guyana dollar

This government has

b e e n f o c u s e d o n infrastructurespendingasits pathway to reelection. To facilitate this, the government has been on a borrowing and spending spree. Domesticcredittothe central government grew from G$142B in 2020 to G$857B in August 2025. External debt grew from US$1.321B in 2020 to a projected US$3 689B in 2025. This spend has led to higher demand for foreign exchange from both private and state actors The situation would not be so grave if the infrastructure spend was directed towards improving an export-led non-oil sector Instead, much of it was directed towards poor quality infrastructure.

This has been a huge problem resulting excessive rebuilding of recently constructed roadways and the wastage of valuable foreignexchange.

Thenon-oilGDPgrowth rate was 13.1% in 2024. Thisrateisexpectedtofallto 12.9% in 2025. Growth in the non-oil sector in 2024 was driven mainly by the construction sub-sector with a growth rate of 30.1%. However, construction is a huge consumer of forex Phase1oftheGastoEnergy (GTE) project, now estimated to cost US$2B, will only replace the output of the current heavy fuel oil (HFO) generators This

GTE project is five years in the making. Phase 2 will probably take another five years to complete. Add anothertwotothreeyearsfor new industries to come onstream. This means that there will be no significant growth of foreign exchange earnings from the non-oil sector in the medium term.

Without a focus on developing an export-led, non-oil sector, Central Bank interventions will continue tobetheorderoftheday Gold was previously a bigcontributortoourforeign currency earnings However, smuggling is now rampant. Gold production fell from 641,828 ozs. in 2019to434,067ozs.in2024 even as the price increased from US$1392 per oz. to US$2388 per oz An estimatedUS$500Misbeing losttotheeconomyannually via gold smuggling. Key s u p p o r te r s o f th e government are involved in this smuggling of gold. It was therefore no surprise that the President did not identify addressing gold smuggling as one of his measures.

T h e m e a s u r e s highlighted by the President ignore the impact of the fiscal recklessness of his administration since government spending is responsibleforanunhealthy amount of foreign exchange demand.

They also ignore his

th

failuretostopthesmuggling of gold Further, they demonstrate an inability to plan and develop an exportled non-oil sector His government has also prioritized foreign investors over local entrepreneurs The bitter harvest of their profit taking is also now upon us. The proposed measures are bureaucratic andthreatentotakeGuyana, nowapetrostate,backtothe dark days of foreign exchangecontrolsinthe70s andthe80s. Thisislikelyto reduce confidence in the currencyandincreasecapital flight.

Last, the President blasted folks who use personal credit cards for business purposes. There are many reasons why peopleusepersonalcardsfor business. These include the accumulation of loyalty points and so on Transferring business purchases from a personal card to a business card will not alter the demand for currency. Additionally, it will make life difficult for small entrepreneurs who mustnowfacethescrutinyof notoriously difficult local bankerswhentheyapplyfor business cards. This point would have eluded His Excellency since it is well knownthatheonlycaresfor his wealthy friends, family andfavorites.

Sincerely,

TerrenceCampbell

Why the wait to convene the 13 Parliament?

DearEditor, I'venoticedthediscourse about the convening of the 13th Parliament. I am also cognizantofthefactthatour constitution allows for four months between the dissolutionandconveningof anewparliament.

However, history shows thatprecedencehasbeenset as it relates to the timeline between the swearing in of the President and the convening of Parliament, whichisbetweentwotofour weeks,withtheexceptionof the1992elections,forwhich thetimelinewastwomonths, and 2012, for which it was

one and a half months, both b e i n g P P P - l e d administrations The question to be asked is why the wait?With PresidentAli being sworn in on Sept 7th, 2025, I await another week to see if he will act within precedence or if he will choose to utilize time as affordedbytheconstitution.

Of particular concern is the apparent breach of the legal timeline for the swearing-in of Regional Democratic Council (RDC) councillorsandconveningof the meeting to elect chairman and vice chairman of the various RDCs. Our

Journalistshaveadutytoask.Institutionshaveanobligation to answer Anything less is contempt for the very people in whose name they claim to act. President Ali and Justice Singh must be reminded that accountability is not optional. Informationisnotafavour Itisthelifebloodofdemocracy A blackout of information — whether at GECOM or at the highestlevelsofgovernmentisnothingshortofanassaulton the public's right to know Until that culture changes, Guyanesewillcontinuetolivenotinaneraoftransparency, butinoneofcarefullymanageddeception.

lawsstipulatethatfollowing theofficialdeclarationofthe results of any elections of councillors, the clerk of the council must within seven days call a meeting not later thanfourteen(14)daysafter thedateofdeclarationforthe purpose of electing a chair and vice chair This requirementisnotonethatis optional but a binding legal andconstitutionalobligation which was designed to safeguard the uninterrupted functioning of local democratic governance Therefore, this delay cannot be viewed as a simple administrative oversight Rather,itisadeliberateploy aimed at suppressing opposition scrutiny Meanwhile, at the level of theRDCprojectsandworks continue across the country without the benefit of oversightbythedulyelected representatives of the people The message is unambiguous: the Ali

Administration will govern unilaterally, disregarding all established democratic checksandbalances,andifit requires trampling upon the principles of local democracy,sobeit.

Thishighlightsabroader political reality: No PPP government has prioritized transparency,accountability, or inclusive governance. No wondertheyareoftenseenas h i g h l y c o r r u p t administrations both locally and internationally Their conduct increasingly resemblesthehallmarksofa regime drifting towards a dictatorship.

When one examines the political maneuvers of the modern-day People's Progressive Party and the workingsofthepreviousand current Ali Administrations, several troubling patterns emerge:

1.⁠ ⁠The weakening of our democraticinstitutions. (Continuedonpage5)

$200k handouts risk inflation, dependency; make water free instead

DearEditor,

The recent debate over whetherGuyanashouldgive direct cash transfers to citizens from our oil revenues deserves serious reflection.

While the intention to share our newfound wealth is understandable, the approach of direct cash handouts has proven, in many countries, to be more harmfulthanhelpful.

Firstly, large-scale cash transfers can fuel inflation. When there is more money chasingthesamequantityof goods and services, prices inevitablyrise.

The very citizens these programsaimtohelpendup spendingmoreonessentials, and their real purchasing powerdiminishes.

Secondly, cash transfers risk creating a culture of dependency Rather than

empowering citizens to workandinnovate,theycan encouragecomplacencyand weaken the workforce. In a young and developing economylikeours,reducing participation in the labour force would slow national growth and stifle entrepreneurship.

Instead of giving every adult GY$200,000, a better alternative would be to use this money to ease citizens' cost of living through sustainable, universal benefits.

For example, making accesstowaterfreeforevery householdwouldbeadirect way to improve living s

discouraging productivity Businesses,however,should continue to pay for water, ensuring that the burden does not fall on taxpayers while m

incentivesforconservation.

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat wasrighttocautionthatcash transfers from oil revenues have been a failed model in othercountries.

Those who depended on such programs often found themselves worse off in the long run, as the easy money dried up and economies faltered. If Guyana follows that path, we risk ending up poorer than when we began this journey into oil production.

Ourfocusshouldremain on smart, long-term investments that build resilience - quality education, infrastructure, andtargetedsocialprograms thatliftpeopleoutofpoverty without undermining their drivetosucceed.

Yourssincerely, SheikMohammed

Why the wait to convene the...

Frompage4 2.⁠ ⁠The abrasion of electoral integrity.

3 The quest for concentrationofpower

4.⁠ ⁠The suppression of dissent

5 The control of i n f o r m a t i o n a n d propaganda.

6.⁠ ⁠The undermining of theruleoflaw

These are not abstract concerns;theyaretheclassic symptoms of democratic decline and, if unchecked, the early signals of a dictatorship rule No dictatorship, however subtle initsrise,haseverservedthe

interests of the ordinary citizen. It is therefore imperative that we, as Guyanese, confront these realities before it is too late.

TheAli administration must beheldaccountablebyevery citizen, not only in observance of the law but also in its respect for every institution and tiers of governance. Local Authority Areas, particularly those not under the PPP's control, must not be bypassed or diminished simply for the s a k e o f p o l i t i c a l dominance W h a t t h e A l i

highlighted most clearly is th

constitutionalreform.

We the people need to demandthestrengtheningof our constitutional safeguards, least we remain vulnerable to the abuse and manipulation of our laws in pursuit of political dominance.

Guyana's democracy must be defended by law, institutions and the will of thepeople,itmustnotbeleft at the mercy of political convenience.

Regards

ClayonF Halley

President Ali's wellcrafted & delivered speech at UN

DearEditor,

Itwasawell-craftedand excellent speech by President Irfaan Ali at the United Nations on September 23, 2025. It was masterfully, cogently, and powerfully delivered. It was one of the President's finest speeches.

The President, and his s p e e c h w r i t e r ( s ) , contributors, reviewers of the speech must be commendedforthecontents. Itwasnicelypitched.

Dr Ali hit current hot buttonissues.

He coined his speech in terms of security – global security,includingterrorism, cyber warfare, maritime security, global digital g o v e r n a n c e , misinformation, social media, disinformation, and other challenges that impact onnationalsovereignty

He started out right by warning that “international peace and security will ring hollow if it allows 'power' (meaning stronger nations) totriumphoverprincipleand mighttooverrideright”.

Herightlystatedthatthe UN was created out of a crisis(WWII),andtodayitis also facing crises including wars. He mentioned Gaza, state of Palestinians, Ukraine, Haiti, Venezuela, womenaffairs,sustainability goals, Beijing Declaration, climate change, LCDS, AI, cybercrime,cyberterrorism, abuse of social media, poverty,humanwelfare,and foodsecurity,amongothers.

He didn't mention the USA directly in his brief remarks.Butclearly,Aliwas thanking USA (our friend

and partner) for support against Venezuela's saber rattling.

Hewasindirectlyurging Washington to rethink its position on Climate and Palestine.

In Guyana and in the diaspora, the speech has been viewed positively The Presidentcontinuestogarner praises for standing up to Maduro territorial integrity reigns supreme for GuyanaandallGuyanese.

Aside from delivering hisspeech,thePresidentmet several international figures including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who is a key contributor to Guyana's territorialsecurity

Yourstruly, Vishnu Bisram((PhD PolSci)

Wendy's opens first restaurant in Guyana

Guyana's first W e n d y ' s restaurant will officially open its doors to customers on Monday but ahead of that opening, the company said it will continueitssoftlaunchwith limitedoperatinghoursfrom 11:00AMto10:00PM.

In a statement to the media on Friday, Wendy's said it is pleased with the levelofinterestshowninthe restaurant.

“ E x c i t e m e n t i s overflowing in Georgetown aslargecrowdshavealready begun lining up outside Wendy's®, one of the world's most iconic quickservice restaurant brands, days before its official launch.”

According to the restaurant, its team is still being trained but it has opened its doors to “eager customers during this period,offeringthepublican early taste of the brand's world-famous square hamburgers, spicy chicken sandwiches, crispy nuggets, freshsalads,andthebeloved Frosty®dessert.”

On Thursday, President Irfaan Ali, First Lady Arya Alliandtheirchildrenjoined themanagementandstaffof Wendy's for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Vlissengen Road flagship, marking the brand's arrival inGuyana.

“We are profoundly honoured by the support of HisExcellencyandtheFirst Family,” said Iman Khan

Cummings, Franchisee and FounderofWenKaiInc.“We are especially grateful that President Ali took time out ofhisbusyscheduletoshow support for Wendy's and for Guyana's growing private sector His participation underscoresthesignificance ofWendy'sarrivalinGuyana and reinforces our shared commitment to community, business growth, and the development of the local economy.”“Theresponseso far has been extraordinary,” added Cummings. “As we complete training, we're eagertowelcomeevenmore customers with the quality, freshness, and service Wendy's is known for worldwide.”

The restaurant features a modern, family-friendly dining space, along with Drive-ThruserviceandSelfService Ordering Kiosks designedforconvenience.

WenKai Inc., a 100% Guyanese-owned company, iscommittedtojobcreation, community investment, and establishing Wendy's as a householdnameinGuyana.

P r e s i d e n t A l i congratulated KhanCummings for expanding Guyana's quick service restaurant market while creating new opportunities forcitizens.

“I want to thank this familyfornotonlyinvesting but creating so many opportunities for Guyanese families.

There are opportunities for you to invest elsewhere

but you continue to show confidence in your country and the people of Guyana,” PresidentAlisaid.

The Head of State also underscored the positive impact the franchise will haveonlocalemployment.

“You'renotonlycreating employment but you're empowering employees. I'm alsopleasedtoseeafullteam ofwomen.Thisisawomanpowered environment,” he noted, while wishing the business success and expansion across the country

Khan-Cummings expressed gratitude for the government's pro-business climate that has encouraged theexpansion.

“Thisisthefirstofmany locations.

We're going to continue toexpand,andwe'regrateful for a government that paves the way and fosters an environment where we can do so,” she said, adding that the President's presence at the launch reflects his commitmenttothepeople.

WenKai Inc., part of the Corum Group that last year introduced P.F Chang's to Guyana, will roll out three Wendy's restaurants locally bytheendof2025.

Dinerscanexpectall-day service, including breakfast, lunch,anddinner,aswellas drive-through and delivery optionsateachoutlet.

Theflagshiprestaurantis located at the former KFC building on Vlissengen Road.

Urgently needed road at Annai to be clearly demarcated

DearEditor,

There is a road junction when one enters the village of Annai in the North Rupununi where four roads converge; one main access road with three side roads. There are no road signs or markingstoindicatewhohas

therightofwayandwhohas to stop To compound matters,schoolchildrenalso havetousetheseroadsdaily and unfortunately, many do not know how to navigate theseroadssafely

With increased traffic daily including heavy duty trucks, pickups, minibuses, and motorcycles, many of which speed with no regard forotherroadusers,thisroad junctionisadisasterwaiting to happen. As such I am callingontheGuyanaPolice

Force, the Ministry of Education, and the Minister ofLocalGovernmenttolook intohavingthisroadjunction clearly demarcated soonest with road signs and other relevant markings, and to ensure that a speed limit is implemented, to avoid serious accidents or loss of lifeatthisroadjunction.

Please see photograph attachedoftheroadjunction inquestion.

Sincerely

C.B.Leo

Comply with laws & open local bank accounts – Chinese Embassy tells to Chinese business owners

TheChineseEmbassyin Guyana on Friday urged Chinese business owners to comply with Guyana's laws and regulations In a statement posted on its Facebookpage,theEmbassy said it was compelled to issueastatementfollowinga meeting with government officials on the conduct of businesseshere.

The embassy urged Chinese-owned and operatedshopsto“Applyfor business licenses, residence permits, and ID in

accordancewiththerelevant laws of Guyana; open bank accounts; and conduct businessactivitieswithinthe scope permitted by the relevantlawofGuyana.“

Further, the embassy called on the business owners to ensure that they adhere to strict product qualityandnot“sellexpired, unidentified-origin or counterfeitgoods.”

“Strictly adhere to relevantlaws,donotengage in money laundering, smuggling, commercial

fraud, or similar activities. Strictly comply with tax regulations; invoice customers accurately and pay taxe

contribute social insurance for employees legally,” the ChineseEmbassyurged.

The embassy urged the Chinese-operated stores to legally hire Guyanese workers and make positive contributionstothecountry's economicdevelopment.

“Cooperate fully with l a w e n f o r c e m e n t inspections Should you

encounter unfair treatment, handle the situation calmly and rationally while gatheringevidencetoprotect your legitimate rights afterward,” the embassy urged businesses while noting that business owners must ensure that safety and riskpreventionarepriority “Equip your premises with necessary security devices, minimize on-site cash reserves, and hire security guards if necessary In emergencies, call the policeimmediatelyandseek assistance from the Chinese Embassy.”

Guyanese have over the years, been raising concerns aboutthegrowthofChinese businesses in communities acrossthecountry

In October 2024

Kaieteur reported that, residentsofAgricolatookto

the streets to protest the establishment of a Chinese supermarket in their area.

Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo in response to a question by Kaieteur News on issue said that the regulatory bodies need to uniformly enforce the laws ontheseChinesebusinesses. Jagdeohadexplainedthathe was in contact with citizens who claimed that they are being displaced by Chinese nationals establishing businesses in their communities. On the other hand, he said there are other business persons who are pro-Chinese and rent their properties to them so they candobusiness.

He said there are cases where the Chinese business owners often times bypass regulatory approval and the agencies responsible for

enforcingtheregulations,do notholdthemaccountablein accordance with the laws of the country. “So, they (Guyanese)putupabuilding that breaches the building permits, no ventilation there onthebuilding,theywillget a visit from the inspector w h o s a y s t o s e l l pharmaceuticals here you have to have proper ventilation, but next door there is a Chinese company selling pharmaceuticals but there is no ventilation whatsoever, they are not applyingthelawuniformly,” theVPsaid.

Explaining that to sell certain items like alcohol there are different permits needed, Jagdeo highlighted that some of these Chinese entitiesselleverythingunder thesunwithouthavingthe

(Continuedonpage12)

Fourbidtoprovideengineeringservicesfor NGLstorage&offloadingfacilityproject

The Government of Guyana through the Office ofthePrimeMinister(OPM) hasreceivedfourbidsforthe provision of engineering services for the construction of a natural gas liquids Storage and Offloading Facility and pipeline as part of the gas-to-energy (GTE) project. Bids for the project were opened recently at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board(NPTAB)office.

The bidders are Polaris Engineering Limited (of Canada)injointventurewith S E E S Inc (USA); Summum Projects S A S (Colombia), and Excel Guyana Inc. (of Guyana); Natgas Global Resources Inc (USA); and K&N Solutions Inc. (Guyana) in joint venture with GDT Offshore S A D E C V (Mexico).

The Office of the Prime Minister in the request for proposals stated that the facility is required by the government to enhance the capacity for safe storage, efficient operation, develop marine offloading capabilities and effective distributionandmarketingof NGLs, both domestically andinternationally

Theofficeexplainedthat the NGL storage and offloadingprojectisplanned for development within and/or near the Wales I n d u s t r i a l Z o n e , approximately 25 km inland from the mouth of the Demerara River on theWest

Bank,adjacenttothePhaseI Power Plant currently under construction, and or on the East Bank of Demerara RiveratGardenofEden.

“The Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Phase I project includes a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) fractionation plantdesignedtoextractC3, C4, and C5+ components. The engineering services reques

proposal are intended to support the design of infrastructure required to receive, delivery, store, and offload NGLs sourced from the Phase I plant, as well as accommodate potential future NGL production facilities,” the document stated.

Further, “the production rate from Phase l is a n t i c i p a t e d t o b e approximately 4,200 bbls perdayofNGLs.Thedesign should be sufficiently flexible to accommodate, with modifications, additional future NGLs anticipated from a Phase Il power plant delivering up to 5,900bblsperday.”

Notably, OPM said engineering services are

needed to develop a comprehensiveRFPpackage and updated Employers' Requirements (ER) document needed to bid and fully develop the facilities able to receive and store sufficient volume of NGLs to allow for no disruption in thePhaseI/PhaseIlplantand to optimise batch offloading tomarinevessels.

This publication also reported that the OPM has a bid out for the construction aspect for the natural gas liquids Storage and Offloading Facility and pipeline.

AboutGTEproject

TheGTEproject,located atWalesontheWestBankof Demerara, includes a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility and a 300-megawatt powerplant.Naturalgaswill be transported from the offshore Stabroek Blocks Liza oilfield via a 12-inch pipelinetothesite,where50 millioncubicfeetofgaswill be converted to electricity daily The project is being executed by a joint venture between CH4 (Texas) and Lindsayca (Puerto Rico) The companies, hired in 2022, are constructing the plant and NGL facility at a costofUS$759million.

The GTE project was initially slated for completion by the end of 2025 However, in May, Prime Minister (Retd) Brigadier Mark Phillips stated that the project would be completed in the second quarterof2026.

Bharrat's peace of mind

It must be said that Vice PresidentBharratJagdeohas the rare ability to make geopolitics sound like Sunday-school classes

Asked about U.S. military strikesintheopenseasofthe Caribbean strikes which some observers suggest resemble a policy of extermination rather than interdiction Jagdeo assured the nation with the confidenceofamanreciting anurseryrhymethatthiswas a matter between the United StatesandVenezuela.

That's it. End of story

The matter of foreign

warships prowling Caribbean waters and firing attargetsisnot,apparently,a concern for the concept of the Zone of Peace, or for anyone who has the faintest recollection of the Havana Declarationof2014.No,for Jagdeo it is a simple twoparty contract, like a neighborhood arrangement toborrowalawnmower

One almost admires the simplicity Why clutter the public's brain with complicatedmatterslikethe Treaty of Tlatelolco, the solemn declarations of CELAC,ortheveryconcept of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace?Why, indeed, invoke the point thatthis region, by its own collective agreement, has pledged itself to the peaceful settlement of disputes, the prohibition of military aggression, and the reductionofexternalbases?

Jagdeo's approach saves time. It reduces centuries of diplomacy, decades of regional effort, and the combined hopes of Latin America and Caribbean

states into a shrug of the shoulders. After all, what harm could a U.S. flotilla bristling with missiles and drones be doing in the CaribbeanSea?Perhapsthey are only here to sightsee, to sample the rum and the calypso.

Let us remind the Vice President, who is fond of presenting himself as an expert on all things global, that when CELAC in 2014 proclaimed this region a Zone of Peace, it was not engaging in idle chatter It was affirming the region's rejection of war as an instrument of policy, its determination to solve disputes peacefully, and its refusal to be drawn into the conflicts of extra-regional powers.Thedeclarationwas a shield. It was a moral and political barrier against preciselythekindofmilitary activity that Jagdeo so casuallydismissed. When he says that the strikes are a matter for the U.S.andVenezuela,onehas to question that why should this not be of concern to the Caribbean Both Ralph Gonsalves and Mia Mottley have spoken out on this matter at the United Nation. If this aggression by the United States is not of concern to Guyana, then whyshouldweexpectothers to be concerned by Venezuela's threats to Guyana?

IsJagdeosonaïvethathe does not understand the implicationsofthenonsense he spouts? Or is the region beingreinventedinJagdeo's imagination, where U S aircraft carriers may patrol withoutquestion?

If Jagdeo had even a

modest grasp of the Zone of Peace concept, he would understand that it is not simply a pretty phrase for diplomats to toast with champagne It is a commitment to keep the region free from military escalation,freefromnuclear weapons, free from becoming the battlefield of external rivalries. He would know that the presence of a U.S. flotilla conducting live strikesisnotconsistentwith this principle but a direct violationofit.

In my opinion, the Vice President'scommentsrender him incapable of asking whether these so-called “interdictions” are, in fact, lawful under international law,orwhethertheyamount to acts of aggression in the disguise of security operations One cannot parody Jagdeo because he parodieshimself.

The Zone of Peace is meant to safeguard small statesfrombeingtrampledin thegamesofthemighty Itis meanttopreserveourwaters from becoming a theatre of war For Jagdeo to shrug at this is to abandon the very protectionsourregionhasso painstakinglycrafted.

Theironyisrich.Hereis a man who spent years insisting on Guyana's sovereignty now trivializing the broader sovereignty of the entire Caribbean Basin. Hereisaleaderwholectures aboutthesanctityofcontract when oil revenues are at stake, now averting his eyes when missiles streak across theskiesofourregion.

In truth, Jagdeo's comments are disturbing to say the least. A leader who cannotdistinguishbetweena

DEM BOYS SEH

Egg causing confusion in de house!

Dem boys did hear how eggs prices de lower So, when dem boys did feeling lil peckish dem decide fuh go and fry a few eggs.Onlytodiscoverthatthefridgedidnot haveanyeggs.

So dem boys decide to go to the supermarkettobuyatray Butlo'andbehold when dem boys reach up to the cashier, de price wah dem boys had to pay mek dem question what was the price of an egg. De cashiertelldemboysthateacheggcost$80.

Imaginethat.Whendemboyswasalil boy,yougethavegottentraysupontraysof eggsfor$80.Nowisonesingleeggfuh$80. Dem boys had to check to see if it was goldeneggs.Andyetdegovernmenttalking aboutdeincreaseindisposableincome.All deincomedisposingponeggsalone.

No wonder dem does gat so much quarrel in de kitchen some mornings. It remind dem boys about de story of de husbandandhewife.

ZoneofPeaceandaU.S.war zoneshouldremainsilent.If the Vice President had a betterunderstandingofwhat CELAC, CARICOM, UNASUR, and the OAS have declared, he would know that peace is not a private arrangement between Washington and Caracas.

But to acknowledge that w o u l d r e q u i r e

Onemorningawifefryingeggsfuhshe husband.

All of a sudden, de husband appear behindshebackanstarthollerin:

“Careful,gyal,CAREFUL!Putmoreoil in de pan! You frying too much one time, TOO MUCH! Flip de egg, FLIP DEM QUICK! Put more oil, man, more OIL! Lawd, how yuh gon' mek space fuh de oil now? Look, look! Dem egg stickin' to de pan! Tek yuh time nah! You never listen when I deh in de kitchen! NEVER! Flip de ting done, hurry up!Yuh mad? Tek it easy, tek it easy! Nooo, yuh gon forget de salt! Dashlil'salt,SALT,gyal!”

De wife spin 'round and glare pon he:

“Whareallywrongwidyou?YuhtinkIcyan frycoupleegg?”

Dehusbandsehcoolcool:“Ijustwanted fuhshowyuhhowitfeelwhenmedrivin'an yuhindecar.”

Talkhalf.Leffhalf.

courage—couragetotellthe U.S. that while cooperation iswelcome,militarizationis not; courage to tell the Guyanese people that their leaderswillupholdtheZone of Peace regardless of the fact that Venezuela may be an intended victim of aggression Such courage was not on display last Thursday Instead, we were treatedtoarecitalofnaiveté m a s q u e r a d i n g a s statesmanship.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)

Is there not one, even one, only one

The context may

unsettle India-Pakistan cricket in Asia Cup heat. The heat of that physical e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e unrelenting political heat. No one available. None couldstepforward. Notone man big enough to shake hand extended. Is there not one,evenone,onlyone?

Unwritten orders followed. Some spoken orders should be ignored.

Foronereason. Theydilute human essence; what's manly, separates men, women, from machines Simple handshake rebuffed. Whenthatgestureisrejected onsportingfields,aRubicon is crossed. Instead of rising to the moment, sporting gladiators shrink from it. Smallflaresleadtobigfires, from individual to national. Oldmemoriesflicker Germans and Allied

forces trapped in close proximity in the brutal, lethal trenches of France during World War I at Christmas. The guns went quiet. Carols seared the bitterwintryair Menatwar, reachingforpeace. ABlack citizen of Guyana offering a rescuing hand to an Indian one during tension, danger An Indian family opening heart and gate to receive a neighbor from detested

enemy camp; there's the humanity of temporary sanctuary Americans adopting Vietnamese childrenafterawarthatsplit stateside apart. When one mancannotfinditinhimself to lean forward and clasp a hand offered on the field of battle, the field of play, then more than the moment is l o s s S o m e t h i n g irreplaceably elemental and internal is forever lost. In theBerlinOlympicsof1936, German high jumper Luz Long stood apart and shook Jesse Owens hand. He paid a price for that gesture of decency, integrity, then so rare in the barren wastes of AryanGermany SaidJesse Owens, "It took a lot of courage for him to befriend me in front of Hitler I would melt down all the medals and cups I have and they wouldn't be a plating on the twenty-four-karat friendship that I felt for Luz Long at that moment". I could never say that better; few,ifany,can. Notjustsay it,butmeanit.

From a cricket match waged between the fiercest ofrivals. Fromatimeofwar foughtwithoutaninchgiven in the killing fields of France. From a time in the fight for individual and national glories in the 1936 BerlinOlympics. Fromand to the strife lived and the existential difficulties in Guyana. Thosearethetimes that demand that one, only one, be of courageous character enough to break

those invisible and often impregnablebarriersthatare erected by others. Inhuman and artificial barriers that keep shackled and imprisoned behind that barbed line, those mined fortresses of identical thinking. Allthatresultsisa corruption of the spirit, a shatteringofthemold,outof which man is made. Man was not intended to be mechanical. Even animals in their terrible natures are often less than robotic, without knowing what that means,andhoworwhythey do so. Some of the things that are intrinsic in the existence of all men and women are what compel them to stand apart and by their actions stand against what's not right. And in doing so, know that it is what's right at its most sublime.

I write of more than the gracious gesture of hand shaken. I speak of those in the midst of a new era in Guyana, who identify with what is wrong, what is dishonest, what is deficient, andhaveneitherthoughtnor wordthatdistinguishesthem from the nameless, faceless, formless mass. There is sheltering in the crowd; finding comfort in the clamorous energies of the mob craving for blood. To get back, get even. How different is Guyana, and Guyanese, from the ancient and modern vendettas that are inseparable from the old Yugoslavia,thenewcarving

out of the Middle East, and theperversitiesthatparalyze Indiaanditsneighbors?

Voices are found to condemn disrespect. Yet silence reigned when thuggery and hooliganism made repeated appearances just a few short weeks ago. Guyanese must strive to be citizens of principle, or they will be no more than the principal producers of their ownself-destruction. When ahandcan'tbeshaken,when awrongnotcalledout,when the deceptions about corruptionaren'texposedfor what they are, then of what essence are Guyanese constructed? Isaytheworst of self-deceivers, selfslanderers. When a hardwon trophy is turned away from, I see the beastly. Indian female cricketer, Harmanpreet Kaur, said it well: play cricket, give of best. Distancefromtherest. When one cannot break rankstoshakeahand,orstep forward and speak, well, speak out and speak for or againstanissue-thenofwhat essence is that individual? Beyond cricket, there's a new era in Guyana. When hands are not taken, shaken, it is inevitable that feet will stumble.

(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)

Armed bandits steal motorcycle, cash and phone from Sophia woman

Two bandits, one armed with a cutlass, pounced on 45-year-oldMaressaGilbert Mohabir of Section 'D' Sophia stealing a black and red Haojue motorcycle with registration #CN5875 valued at $225,000; a hand bag containing a Samsung c

$30,000;$25,000cash;Atm bankcards,IDcardsandone Guyanadriver'slicense.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a statement said that the crime occurred atabout22:10hThursdayon

West Palm Street, Lamaha Springs. According to the victim'sreport,thetwomen are of African descent and identifiable. “ I n v e s

n s disclosed that on the date and time mentioned, the victimwasproceedinginan eastern direction on her motorcycle when the two perpetratorsrodepastheron amotorcycle.

Theysuddenlystoppeda shortdistanceandturnedoff t

motorcycle They then

turned back facing her direction, the pillion rider then dismounted the motorcycle and approached the victim, pulled a cutlass from his pants waist and placed the same to her neck.”

Police disclosed that the armed bandit relieved the womanoftheitems,pushed her off her motorcycle and rode off with it His accomplicefollowed.

Mohabirmadeareportat the North Rumiveldt Police Station.

Barticaboatoperatormurder... Woman remanded,

accomplice escapes after police leave cell unattended

A 29-year-old woman was remanded to prison last week for the murder of Bartica boat operator, Ryan Frederickswhileheralleged accomplice escaped from the Friendship Magistrates' Courtlock-upafterarankof the Guyana Police Force (GPF) reportedly left it unattended.

Fredericks, 40, of Mongrippa Hill, Bartica,

Thursday, August 28, at a hotel on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD). Reports were that he was allegedly chopped and robbed by a woman.

OnSeptember19,police arrested a female suspect who was subsequently chargedandremandedtothe Timerhi Prison on September22forthemurder when she appeared at the Friendship Magistrates' Court.

The accused, identified as Kassandra Waldron, a housewife of Westminster, La Parfaite Harmonie, Guyana was not required to plead to the indictable charge. She is scheduled to return to court on October 22,2025.

Meanwhile, Waldron's alleged accomplice was charged on the same day with her but reportedly escaped from the lock-up at the Friendship Magistrates' Court after it was left unattendedbyapolicerank.

Police have since issued a wanted bulletin for 26year-old Aleeba London of Lot 74, Kaneville Grove,

EBD.

Reports are that London was scheduled to appear before Magistrate Tameka ClarkeonSeptember22and wasbeingheldinthecourt's lock-upuntilherarrival.

Thelock-upwassecured with a heavy-duty padlock andapolicesergeantwasleft to watch over while a colleague was assigned to assist with duties inside the courtroom.

colleague was absent at the time and the sergeant was instructed to fill-in for him until he arrived The sergeant complied and was assisting with another case where bail was granted. He lefthispostandescortedthe defendant out of the courtroomforprocessing.

However, when he returned London was gone. The policeman raised an alarm and a search ensued forLondon.Policeweretold byeyewitnessesthatLondon was seen running towards the court's fence which he scaled and made good his escape.

The sergeant was since placed under close arrest while the Police Force's Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding London'sescapefrompolice custody

So far, investigators found that the padlock used to secure the cell was in working order and the holding cell was intact Kaieteur News understands

that the police checked the CCTV cameras mounted on thecourt'sbuildingbutnone wasworking.

Investigators have since confiscated the cellphones of the sergeant and his colleague as investigations continue.

See Link to initial story on Bartica Boat Operator's murder

https://kaieteurnewsonli ne com/2025/08/30/woman

-kills-boat-operator-atbartica-hotel/

Guyana, Singapore sign MOU to improve cooperation in aviation

GGCAA's Director General, Lt. Col. (Ret'd) Egbert Field, and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director General, Han Kok Juan signing the MOU recently.

u y a n a a n d Singapore have s i g n e d a M e m o r a n d u m o f Understanding (MOU) to p r o v i d e t e c h n i c a l cooperation and training betweenthetwocountriesin thefieldofaviation.

This is according to a statement issued by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Friday The MOU was signed between GCAA's Director General, Lt. Col. (Ret'd) Egbert Field, and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director General, Han Kok Juan, on the sidelines of the 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (A42) which was held in Montreal, Canada, from September 23 toOctober3,2025.

TheAuthority noted that a key aspect of this partnershipisthecreationof a collaborative framework

for technical cooperation, focusing on knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices in safety management, regulatory oversight, and training, including exploring mutual interests in areas such as

economic regulation of air transport.

“This Memorandum of Understanding aims to improve the development, mod

operational efficiency of aviation systems between the two countries. Although the MoU is non-binding, it

innovative solutions that bolster aviation safety and

frameworks,”GCAAstated.

Noting that the MOU

advancement in cooperation for both countries, GCAA

shared that the CAAS is widely recognized as a global leader in aviation training,settingbenchmarks for excellence and innovation within the industry

“CAAS utilizes state-ofthe-art facilities, including advanced simulators and modern classrooms, to deliver an unparalleled learning experience. Over the years, the Guyana Civil AviationAuthority (GCAA) has benefited significantly from the comprehensive training and technical support extended by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS),” the statementmentioned.

Further, the Authority stated that this collaboration has materialized through numerous scholarships and fellowships, affording GCAA personnel critical opportunities for advanced professional development in variousaviationdisciplines.

Frompage8 necessary permissions in placeandthisshouldnotbe so.“Onemaygotoastoreto buynailsandwantabeer;a shopnextdoormayhavethe permit to sell the beer but you would buy it from the store you are currently in because it's convenient at the time, even though they do not have the approval to distribute alcoholic beverages.”

This is one of the other avenues that Guyanese are highlighting as a disadvantage and Jagdeo said that “the Guyana

RevenueAuthoritydoesnot pay careful attention for payment of VAT and other things, or hold them accountableforpayingVAT and other taxes that they havetopay

“So, we have made it clear to the regulatory bodies you have to enforce the laws uniformly and we believe that sometimes peopleareinducednottodo thatsowearepayingcareful attention to this,” Jagdeo said.

In July, leader of the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey

Norton said that while GuyanaandChinahavehad a lasting friendly relationship, Guyanese must pursue their own interest.

“Ibelievewecanengage Chineseauthoritiestomake it very, very clear that they have to operate within the confines of the law They have to pay the taxes, etc. Wewillseektoremoveany, what should I call it, any advantage they will have overGuyaneseinbusiness,” Norton told journalists ahead of the 2025 general andregionalelections.

'Venezuela a threat to Caribbean zone of peace'- Jagdeo

…says U.S. responding to growing dangers of cartels

in Latin America

Ve n e z u e l a continues to p o s e a significant threat to the Caribbean region which has been designated a zone of peace, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday

The Vice President told reportersthatthepresenceof the United States (U S ) militaryintheCaribbeanisa direct response to escalating threatsfromLatinAmerican drug cartels, particularly those operating out of Venezuela On Friday, Aljazeera reported that United States has conducted a fourth “lethal, kinetic strike” on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, accusing the vesselofcarryingnarcotics.

This was disclosed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.InaFridayposton thesocialmediaplatformX, Hegseth shared a video of the attack, which he identified as taking place nearthecoastofVenezuela.

The footage shows a small, narrow boat clipping across the waves before the air strike halts its momentum, leaving the vesselengulfedinflames.

Hegseth explained he directed the attack. “Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike, and no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation,”hewrote.

“The strike was conducted in international waters just off the coast of

Venezuela while the vessel was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics –headedtoAmericatopoison ourpeople.”

The latest attack follows three similar US air strikes lastmonth,thefirstofwhich took place on September 2. Elevenpeoplewerekilledin that initial attack. A second and third strike on September 15 and 19 respectively — killed three peopleapiece.

Jagdeo, at a press conference on Thursday addressed the U.S. military strikes in Caribbean waters emphasizingthatGuyana,as part of the Caribbean, is situated within a region traditionally defined as a "zoneofpeace."

When asked whether he approved of such attacks occurring in the region, Jagdeo placed the blame squarely on Venezuela for

destabilizingthatpeace.

“Venezuela has been disrupting the region as a zone of peace It is Venezuela that has threatened to annex a significant part of our country Venezuela didn't know that would have affectedtheclimateofpeace intheregion?ItisVenezuela that had threatened military action against Guyana severaltimes.Venezuelathat has been engage in provocative action against Guyana's like sending vessels into our waters. So, the only people who are disrupting the peaceful coexistence to the countries in our region have been Venezuela,”Jagdeostated.

Additionally, the Vice President made it clear that he does not oppose U.S. actions in the region, noting that Washington's military interventions are aligned

withitsanti-drugtrafficking policy

“I don't think the United States when they destroyed theseboats,seektogetTodd orOmar,thechiefofstaffto seek permission to do it,” Jagdeosaid.

Hefurtherexplainedthat the United States has long established its stance on narco-trafficking,citingpast actions such as placing tariffs on Mexico and negotiating anti-fentanyl measures with both Mexico and Canada. He pointed out that Venezuela has been designated by the U.S. as a major source of narcotics headed for North America and that Washington has made clear its intent to dismantle any drug traffickingroutes.

“PresidentTrumpbefore

he became president in the campaign said the countries that support drug dealing or support drug dealing or support the trafficking of drugs or the movement in drugs through their borders will face enhance scrutiny. They don't need our support for drug enforcement or policies,”hesaid.

Meanwhile, President Irfaan Ali has urged the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to examine the increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean with “eyes wide open.”

Speaking at the recently concluded 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Ali called for matureandopendiscussions on regional security, emphasizing the broader

definition of threats beyond just border disputes, such as drug trafficking, illegal migration,andthemisuseof internationalwaterways.

“Thezoneofpeaceisnot justaboutthreatstoborders. It's also about the evolving threats we are now seeing,” Ali said. He highlighted the importance of regional collaboration, intelligence s

understand the implications of growing military activity intheCaribbean.

Additionally, Trinidad and Tobago has publicly supported the United States' deployment of naval and m

Venezuela, viewing

necessary step in combating drug trafficking in the region.

4 dead as US carries out 4th‘lethal, kinetic strike’on boat in Caribbean Sea

(AL-JAZEERA) Defence

Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed that the United States has conducted a fourth “lethal, kinetic strike” on a boat in the Caribbean Sea,accusingthevesselofcarrying narcotics. In a Friday post on the social media platform X, Hegseth sharedavideooftheattack,which he identified as taking place near thecoastofVenezuela.

The footage shows a small, narrow boat clipping across the wavesbeforetheairstrikehaltsits momentum, leaving the vessel engulfedinflames.

Hegseth explained he directed

the attack “Four male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike, and no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation,”hewrote.

“The strike was conducted in international waters just off the coastofVenezuelawhilethevessel was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics – headed to Americatopoisonourpeople.”The latest attack follows three similar USairstrikeslastmonth,thefirstof which took place on September 2. Eleven people were killed in that initial attack. A second and third strike — on September 15 and 19

respectively — killed three people apiece.

Ineachcase,theadministration of President Donald Trump has argued that the boats' occupants werenarcoticstraffickersheadedto the US, though no evidence has been provided for those assertions and the suspects have not yet been identified That assertion was repeatedinFriday'sannouncement fromHegseth,whosaidthattheUS intelligence community had identifiedthelatesttarget.

He also pledged to continue carrying out air strikes on boats in theCaribbeanregionuntilthedrug

traffickingended.

“Our intelligence, without a doubt,confirmedthatthisvesselwas trafficking narcotics, the people onboard were narco-terrorists, and they were operating on a known narco-trafficking transit route,” Hegseth wrote “These strikes will continue until the attacks on the Americanpeopleareover!!!!”Legal experts, however, have warned that the attacks appear to violate international law, which largely prohibits extrajudicial killings outsideofcombat

Traditionally, drug-trafficking has also not been considered an

“attack” under the United Nations Charter,whichestablishesarightto “self-defence if an armed attack occurs”.

But the Trump administration has sought to frame the illicit drug tradeasanactofaggressionagainst the US. In a news briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argued that the air strikes fell under the president's “ constitutional authority as commander-in-chief” of the US armed forces, and she said Trump was personally involvedintheattacks.

(Continuedonpage59)

BuzzBeeDamresidentsbemoandust,noisepollution

Frompage2

an environment of dust, carbon monoxide, and non-stop noise pollution. Many nights, I can’t sleepbecausethetrucksflyoverthe bumps,blastingtheirhorns.Ican’t open my windows. I have to keep myfanandACrunningallthetime, whichdrivesupmyelectricitybill.

There’s fine black dust everywhere,I’mtiredofsweeping. I can’t even sit on my patio anymore.It’salivingnightmare.”

Cameron, who never imagined leaving the village she’s called home all her life, is now contemplating moving, or at least finding a temporary escape just to get some sleep. She criticized the decisiontoroutesuchmajortraffic through a populated area without consulting the community “They could’ve expanded roads through less populated areas,” she said. “Before construction, they didn’t askushowitwouldaffectus,they justinformedus.Whataboutus,the ordinary people? My house and fence are cracking We are

frustrated and tired, we feel like prisoners.”

While she supports national development, Cameron emphasized that proper planning must include community consultation and mitigation.

“When you build roads through establishedcommunities,youmust consider the consequences Without the trucks, it wouldn’t be sobad.Butnow,they’repassingso close to our homes, we’re constantly bombarded with noise, vibrations, and polluted air.

Childrenusedtoplayinfrontofmy house,itwastheonlysafespacefor childreninthecommunity,butthat cannot happen anymore The childrenareconfinedtotheiryard.

Theaveragepersonwouldsayyea, let them play in the yard, it’s the safestplace,butthisiscountryside; we have our own culture. The children used to ride up and down the street, this is their recreation and all of this is now taken away fromus,”Cameronstated.

Duetofrustrationandconcern,

Cameron asked the relevant authorities, “when will this end? Whatisthewayforwardforus?Are we going to be stuck with this indefinitely, is there going to be a solution? What are you doing in termsofresidencecompensationin terms with the structural damages thatweareencountering?”

Other residents echoed similar frustrations, each dealing with the impacts in their own way Samantha Williams, a lifelong resident and mother of four, has worked as a food vendor for nine years. She now faces constant challenges keeping dust out of her food.

“It’s the dust that’s really affectingme,”Williamssaid.“Ido catering, especially in the afternoon when the trucks coming up and down and the dust would pass in the shop. We had to build something in front of the shop so that it can be enclosed and protect thefood,”shesaid.

Her family, once living in a wooden house near the maid road,

hashadtomoveintoanunfinished concretestructureintheirbackyard outoffearthewoodenhomemight collapse from continuous vibrations. David Williams, 56, alsoafatheroffour,sayshebarely gets any sleep at night due to the noise and shaking. “The house keeps shaking When you’re sleeping, especially at night, it affectsmebad.ButIgottagetused to it.That’s why I sleep during the day,”heshared.

Another resident, identified onlyasMissBacchus,saidthedust keeps her grandchildren away due to allergies. “I can’t bring my grandchild here One of them wheezes a lot in this dust. Nobody wantstocomevisit,”shesaid.

“Thisdustmakesyourfeetlook like you walking in the savannah. Thesandiseverywhere;Ican’ttake it. These trucks are the problem. Even if you lock your windows, dust still coming inside. You can’t evenhangoutyourclothesoutside, gottahangitattheback.Ican’ttake itanymorebutwhatcanIdo?They

have to do something concerning this road, people will die here. I keepmovingfromonebedroomto the next and it’s the same thing. People can have a nervous breakdownfromthis,”sherelated. Alan Anderson, a clothes vendor and 30-year resident, said he’shadtostartshieldinghisstock with thick plastic to protect them fromthedust.“Thisisthefirsttime something in the community has ever affected me like this. The trucks just keep speeding through, making it worse. We have to start gettingaccustomedtoit,”hesaid.

Eighty-five-year-old Clothil Gordon said she can no longer leave her home without wearing a mask. “I need the mask to go outside, it’s terrible My skin scratches all the time,” she lamented.

EffortstocontacttheExecutive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram, for comment or insight into possible interventions on Fridayprovedfutile.

Labour minister highlights people-centered vision at ILO summit

DPI - The Government of Guyana continues to charter a course that promotes the rights of workers,keepingwithinternational labourpractices.

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, in his speech at the 20th American Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), shared Guyana’s plan to achievea10.3percentGDPgrowth in2025thatisinclusiveandfocused onapeople-centredsocialcontract.

“Guyana’s GDP growth is projected at 10.3 per cent in 2025, whichundoubtedlymakesusoneof the fastest growing economies within this region,” the minister said.

The Labour and Manpower PlanningMinistersaidthatGuyana recognises that “economic growth, jobcreationandlabourrightsarenot mutually exclusive elements” but that is “mutually reinforcing concepts inherent in the grand schemeofsocialjustice.”

He pointed to government’s investmentinhumancapitalandthe development of skills that would prepare its citizens for the “digital and green economy” while highlighting President Irfaan Ali’s vision for Guyana – an energy leaderandtechnologyinnovator.

Further, minister Griffith told theplenarythatGuyana’sapproach to global transitions includes the Green Energy Investment Plan This, he explained, is essentially designed to create new industries anddecentjobs.

Additionally, the “Digital Trends transition strategy, uncovered by the establishment of an AI hyperscale data centre, will foster a fintech ecosystem and accelerateprivateinvestment.”

In his address, the new minister said Guyana is partnering with the ILO on its third Decent Work Country Program (2025-2030), as this will give priority to expanding opportunities in the green and digital economies and advance

workers’rights.

He said too that Guyana is “working closely” with its CARICOM partners to create a labour migration policy that will strengthen resilience against issues likebraindrainintheregion.

TheministersaidthatGuyana’s comprehensive approach to development, supported by partnership with the ILO, positions the country for sustained, inclusive prosperityintheyearsahead.

The 20th American Regional Meeting of the ILO is being held from October 1-3 in Punta Cana, DominicanRepublic.

The Guyanese delegation is being led by Minister Griffith and accompanied by Presidential AdvisorJosephHamiltonandother officials.

According to the ministry, the delegationwillparticipateinahighlevel dialogue centred on employment, social protection, sustainable development, and the eradicationofchildlabour

in bilateral discussions

Honourable Minister of Labour of

MARAD gets two new pilot boats

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat IndaronFridaycommissionedtwonewpilotvesselsfor theMaritimeAdministrationDepartment(MARAD).

According to a release from the ministry, the new ECO50 pilot vessels named Haiama and Haiakwa are valuedatapproximatelyUS$5million.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, which was held at the Transport and Harbours Good Wharf, WaterStreet,Georgetown,MinisterIndarstatedthatthe expansion of MARAD’s fleet is crucial in Guyana’s questtobecomearegionalhubforshippingandtrade.

The minister also highlighted the need for more trainedpilotstosupportthegrowingmaritimeindustry During his remarks, he also noted the importance of safety on the waterways and encouraged pilots and engineers to maintain the vessels properly to ensure theirlongevity

Accordingtotheministry,“Thismoveisaimedat Continued on page 59

Hydromet marks 60 years powering progress, from sugar fields to smart forecasts

DPI- The Ministry of A g r

g

' s

l Service celebrated six decades of quietly shaping the country's national development, from sugar estatesofthepasttomodern high-techweathermodels.

Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, VickashRamkissoon,hailed the hydromet's role in

agriculture, aviation, disaster preparedness, and national infrastructure at a commemorative service, whichwasheldonFridayat the office headquarters on

Brickdam,Georgetown. “Overthepastfiveyears alone, from 2020 to 2025, the government of Guyana, under the leadership of Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali and our substantive Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha,hasinvestedover $ 6 0 0 m i l l i o n i n strengthening hydromets, in

c

e and capabilities,” the minister stated. He further noted that the investments “protected crops, safe flights, made safer and better prepared communities.”

Minister Ramkissoon

likened hydromet to the engine of a vehicle, not always in the spotlight, but powering the nation every singleday

From rainfall records on sugar estates to modern forecasting models, hydromet has proven that while its work may not always make headlines, its impactrunsdeep,weathering stormsforGuyana,then,now andintothefuture

He noted too that the government is seeking to improve Guyana's disaster preparedness and response while building its climate

resilience Additionally, a new automatic weather station is being installed in everyregion.

This will allow for realtime collection and transmission of weather data, which is accessible to local, regional and internationalstakeholders.

Meanwhile, in the c

meteorologicalbuoyswillbe deployed, and they will be fitted with the requisite ocean

meteorological sensors,

understanding of Guyana's coastal and maritime environments.

Theministeremphasised the importance of the People's Progressive Party Civic Administration's effortstoimprovetheoiland gas sector, support the fishing industry, and

preparednessforcoastaland

Service was established on October 5, 1965, at the

representatives of theWorld

M

Organisation.

In its early years of operation, the service was under the purview of the Ministry of Works and Hydraulics; however, in 1992, it was transferred to theMinistryofAgriculture.

Hydromet is responsible f

ng and evaluating weather and water resources in Guyana. It supports the government in disaster risk management andprovidesweather,water, a

information.

4deadasUScarriesout4th... MARAD gets two new pilot...

Frompage14

“As the White House has said many times, the president has directed these actions,thesestrikes,against Venezuelan drug cartels and these boats, consistent with his responsibility to protect the United States interests abroad,”Leavittsaid.

Thisweek,mediareports also emerged that the administration presented a confidential memo to Congress, asserting that the president had “determined” thattheUSwasengagedina “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, which it labelled as “unlawfulcombatants”.

The memo allegedly

citedtheattacksontheboats in the Caribbean as justification for the new designation,whichhasbeen typicallybeenunderstoodto refer to internal conflicts, likeacivilwar

U n d e r t h e U S Constitution,Congressisthe only branch of government authorised to declare war, and it has not formally authorised the strikes on the boats. Since February, the Trump administration has also started to label various LatinAmerican drug cartels and criminal networks as “foreign terrorist organisations”.

That includes the Venezuelan group Tren de

Aragua, which Trump has a c c u s e d

Venezuelan President

Nicolas Maduro, despite a declassified US intelligence report in May finding no suchconnection

The US air strikes on boats near Venezuela have heightened tensions with the Maduro government, which has ordered a buildup of military forces on the South American country's coast.

Likewise, the US has stepped up its military presence in the Caribbean, sendingfighterjetstobases in Puerto Rico and other locations

Frompage58

strengthening the nation's maritime capacity to meet thegrowingdemandsofthe oilandgasindustry.”

“ T h e P P P / C

Governmentiscommittedto strengthening the maritime sec

The new state-of-the-art vessels bring MARAD'S fleet to five, showcasing a modern, efficient and e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y responsible approach to maritime operations in the country,theministrysaid.

establishment of a Port Authority Act to manage, regulate, and develop ports in Guyana,” the release stated.

K a i e t e u r N e w s understands that the vessels were built by French company,OCEA.

Caribbean’s ‘first all-purpose’ dictionary aims to close classroom linguistic gaps

Dr. Jason F. Siegel

(Barbados Today) Two Caribbean lexicographers haveembarkedonamission to compile the region’s first general-purpose English dictionary and bridge linguistic gaps in education— 30 years after Richard Allsopp’s pioneering but more specialised Dictionary of CaribbeanEnglishUsage.

The dictionaryproject is being described as a landmark effort to validate Caribbean language and ensure school children are notdisadvantaged.

D r J o s e p h T Farquharson, senior lecturer in linguistics and coordinator of the Jamaican Language Unit at the UniversityoftheWestIndies at Mona, and Dr Jason F Siegel, research fellow in lexicography at UWI Cave Hill,areleadingtheproject.

In an interview with Barbados TODAY on Thursday, Dr Siegel explainedthesignificanceof the initiative, particularly in light of last month’s announcement that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) had added 12 Caribbean words to the world’s authoritative dictionary of the English language.

Dr. Siegel, who also heads the Richard and JeannetteAllsoppCentrefor Caribbean Lexicography –named for the pioneering linguists who produced the first full dictionaries of Caribbean English – noted that while the OED’s additions generated

dictionary tailored to daily

l vocabularyandthestandard English used alongside it. Thisnewendeavourseeksto serve as a single trusted reference for both local colour and international communication. Siegel and Farquharson said their dictionary represents a broader approach than Allsopp’spioneering,usagefocusedwork.

Dr Siegelarguedthatthe OEDwasonlynowcatching up with the latest additions fromtheCaribbean.“Atthis point, the OED is really trying to make a historical correctionwheretheydidn’t

headlines, “these words havebeeninourdictionaries oftheCaribbeanfordecades atthispoint.”

Dr Siegel could not confirm a publication date but suggested the project was vital both symbolically and practically: “When you haveyourowndictionary,it validates [your dialect] in theeyesofthepublic.Notin any sort of scientific way, because scientifically, the language is already valid… There’s some kind of racist discourse that tries to suggest that there’s something wrong with the way Caribbean people speak, but if you don’t buy intotheracism,itallkindof fallsapart.”

The development followsthe1995Dictionary ofCaribbeanEnglishUsage — compiled by Guyaneseborn, Barbados-based linguistRichardAllsoppand published by Oxford University Press — which remains an authoritative reference capturing unique Caribbeantermsandidioms. It was followed by his wife and fellow lexicographer, Jeannette Allsopp, who published The Caribbean Multilingual Dictionary of Flora, Fauna, and Foods in English, French, French Creole,andSpanishin2003. She also co-edited a school edition of the Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage, which was published in 2022 by UWI Press.

The current project sets o u t t o c r e a t e a comprehensive, all-purpose

have contributions from as many parts of the Englishspeaking world as they should have,” he said “They’rereallyjusttryingto get their world English contributions up to snuff to match what they have from the large majority white countries.”

Unlike specialised glossaries, a generalpurpose dictionary seeks to capture a broad range of everyday words in a language For the Caribbean, that means recording regional words such as “cou cou” or “walk with” alongside the everyday English used worldwide.

Dr Siegel said this would have immediate benefits for education: “It’s important because kids shouldn’thavetogolooking everywhere to find what their words mean… They should be able to count on one,maybetwosourcesthat can help them find what a word means, in an easy-toaccess kind of way And Googleisn’tgoingtodothat. Google isn’t going to tell you what “cou cou” means inanysortofreliableway… Google isn’t going to tell youwhat“walkwith”means in any sort of reliable way, because Caribbean people use “walk with” to mean bring,tomeancarry,tomean take.”

He also drew on his personal experience to highlight the inequity faced by Caribbean students: “I was taught in my dialect of English, nobody tried to teach me in some other country’sdialectofEnglish. I learned Am

English… Caribbean kids have to look up their own words in a sepa

dictionary.”

The general–purpose Caribbean dictionary is still in its early stages, with funding and planning yet to be secured, but Dr Siegel insisted that it is a high priority for the Allsopp Centre.(SZB)

WANTED VACANCY

SalesRepneeded,ages1830years.Knowledgeofvehicle model will be an asset.Contact:619-1237.

Job openings: Truck drivers,ACTechnician,Excavator and Skid Steer Operator To apply send applications via Whatsapp: 6891111/608-2114.

Drivers to drive Canter & Porters to work in Warehouses. Experience will be anasset.Call:673-7373.

OnemaleGardenertowork atNewHaven,Belair.7am4pm Mon-Fri & Sat if required $6600 per day. Call: 611-7839.

Supervisorforsupermarket and Accounts clerk for Charity, Excavator OperatorsforPomeroon.Contact: 688-0417/ 654-7162/ 6875814/223-5273.

Security,Malesalesclerk, Cashier for Charity. Cook to work TA& S Fastfood in Charity. Contact: 6880417/654-7162/687-5814/ 223-5273.

Wanted one sales person, age 20-30 years. Call: 6807402.

Wanted one Maid. Call: 680-1282.

Girl to work in Printery/ office age 20-25 years old, Campbellville,Georgetown. Tele:621-5140.

Puri/ Roti Maker & Porters neededatRabbiesSnackette 266Thomas&NewMarket St.Call:648-8279/231-6591.

Handyboys &Ark Welders. Living accommodation and meals provided. Call: 6275043/639-1315.

Oneworkingfemaletoshare anapartment.Call:738-0764.

SERVICES

VISAApplicationforUSA, Canada, UK, ETA, ETC. Naturalisation guidance + applicationfilling&BuildingPlans.Tel:626-7040.

Weoffermobilewindshield replacements & repairs by certifiedTechniciansforall Make & Model Vehicles. CallAndio:658-6368.

FORRENT

Topflattorent,onlyforbusiness, 29 Creen & Durban Street,Newburg. Contact: 604-9875.

Upperflat3bedroomforrent, Located Herstelling New SchemeEastBankDemerara. Contact:265-3095/696-1994.

VacancyforHotel&Restaurant Manager and Accountant.ApplyinpersonLot29 SussexStreet,Georgetown. Tele:757-8231.

Experiencedfarmer/Worker (Hauruni),HandymanforPetersHall&DomesticWorker Tele:226-9492.

Receiptionist, Office assistant & Accounts clerk needed, Attractive Salary. Call: 617-5700 9am-4pm Monday-Friday

Domesticworkerfortheinterior.Call:700-1196.

1-Driver.Contact:622-3940

OneclerkforTSIEcclesoffice English 1, Maths 2 call 615-9132oremailapplication to techserigy@yahoo.com

Driver must be able to assist inworkshopatEccles,age2350,Car/VanlicenceCall6159132.

Maid for East Bank area call 615-9132.

One (1) female cleaner for Ecclesofficecall645-8443

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1 Honda CRV, includes TV, musicsystem,alarm,reverse camera,spoiler,lowmileage PTTSeries(firstowner).Call: 649-0956.

FOR SALE

TRUCK TIRES 295/ 75R22.5$40KEACH.FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL/WHATSAPP:+592688-3201.

Upperflat3bedroomforrent, Located Herstelling New SchemeEastBankDemerara. Contact:265-3095/696-1994.

1-256KVACaterpillarGenerator.Contact:622-3940

JUDICATUREOFGUYANA

BETWEEN: MARLYNGRANTGONSALVES Applicant-and-CALVIN BRADFORDRespondent NOTICETO:CALVIN BRADFORDLot25 Cholmondeley Wismar,Linden

TAKENOTICEthatFixed DateApplication filed on the 27th day of June, 2025 in the High Court of the SupremeCourtofJudi cature of Guyana at Georgetown,Demeraraby MARLYNGRANTGONSALVESinwhichthe Applicant seeks the followingorders:-a.The sumof$440,000(four hundred and forty thousand dollars), being the balance of an amount due to the Applicant by the Respondent b. Interest on thesumof$440,000(four hundred and forty thousand dollars) pursuant to Section 12 of the L aw Reform(Miscellaneous Provisions)AcT Chapter 6:02,attheratesixpercent (6%)perannumfromthe date of filing to the date of judgement and thereafter at the rate of four percent (4%)perAnnumuntilfully paid; c. Costs d. Such further or other orders as maybejust.UPONAPPLI CA TION in person or by letter to Ms. Diane Woolford,Attorney-at-Law for theApplicant whose address for service and place of business is at Lot 185CharlotteandKing Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown at The Guyana LegalAidClinic,copiesof theFixedDateApplication filedherein,willbe delivered or sent to you. ANDTAKENOTICEifyou desire to defend this action you must prepare an AffidavitinDefencein Form10Cprescribedinthe CivilProcedureRules2016, serve it on the Applicant’s Attorney-at-Law, to Ms. Diane Woo lford address for service and place of business is at Lot 185 Charlotte and King Streets, Lacytown,Georgetown, and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown,Demerara,not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the applic ation, and you or your Attorneyat-Law must appear at the hearing of the Fixed Date Application on Thursday 20thdayofNovember, 2025,at9:30ambeforethe Honourable Madam Justice DeborahKumar-Chettyvia Zoom.MeetingID703085 9517Passcode:DKCfamctl ANDFURTHERTAKE NOTICEthatifyoufailto file suchAffidavit and or if you fail to appear at the hearingfinaljudgmentmay be given against you not withstanding your ab sence

2025/679-FD-PET-DEM INTHEHIGHCOURTOF THESUPREMECOURTOF JUDICATUREAMILY, DIVORCEAND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTIONFAMILY DIVISIONBETWEEN:PetitionNo.679 (ISAACS)COLEEN MARCIAneeROGERS Petitioner/Applicant -and(ISAACS) DAVID Respondent TO:DAVIDISAACS FormerlyofPlaisance, Squatting Area, East Coast DemeraraGuyana.

TAKENOTICEthatonthe 24thdayofJune,2025a PetitionforDivorcewas filed against you by COLEENMARCIA ISAACSneeROGERS,the Petitioner/Applicant in the FamilyDivisionoftheHigh CourtinGeorgetown, Demerara.

ANDFURTHERTAKE

NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 25th day ofJune,2025,the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by public ation of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the GuyanaKaieteurNews,a dailyNewspaperprinted, publisshed and circulated in and around Guyana and on the Worldwide Web

ANDFURTHERTAKE

NOTICEthatifyoudesire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the RegistryofFamilyDivision of the High Court at Georgetown,Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents.

ANDFURTHERTAKE

NOTICEthatifyoudesire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgementof Service, Notice of Intention toDefend(Formsare available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross PetitionviatheE-ligation portal https://ejudiciary supremecourt.gy/guyana/ loginwithin35(thirty-five) days from the date of the Second and final publication of this Notice. Your access code is vq3E6Q.TAKENOTICE that the divorce is fixed for DirectionsHearingon Tuesday the 18th day of November,2025at11:15am before the Honourable MadamJusticeFidela Corbin-LincolnviaZoom MeetingID:88210976231 and Passcode: Court12. INDEFAULTofyourfiling

TrinidadandTobagoPM readytovisitVenezuela …talks on Dragon gas field

(TrinidadExpress)Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar says she stands ready to travel to Venezuela and hold negotiation talks on the Dragon gas field.

Speaking to the media on her return from the United States on Wednesday night atthePiarcoInternationalAirport VIP lounge, she said Trinidad and Tobago had always stood in solidarity with

thepeopleofVenezuela. The Prime Minister said the resurrection of the Dragongasarrangementwas a “big win” forT&T. PersadBissessar left Trinidad for NewYorkonSeptember25to address the United Nations General Assembly While there, she also travelled to Washington for a meeting with US Secretary of State MarcoRubio.

Earthquake rattles three Caribbean islands

(CMC) – An earthquake withamagnitudeof4.8rattled severalcitiesintheCaribbean on Friday, but there were no immediatereportsofdamage orinjuries.

The Trinidad-based SeismicResearchCentre(SRC)of the St Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said that the quake occurred at 10.59 am (localtime)andwasatadepth of142kilometers(km).

It said that the quake was felt 33 km northeast of Kingstown, the capital of St Vincent and the Grenadines,

anAcknowledgement of Service/NoticeofIntention 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 DivorceThe Registry of the FamilyDivisionoftheHigh Court is located at the Law court(Georgetown, Demerara].Theofficeis open to the public between 8:00and3:30pmMondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to2:30pmonFridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed.

Dated the day of September, 2025.

67 km, south, south west of Castries in St Lucia and 128 km south of Fort-de-France, the capital of the French islandofMartinique.

Bids opened for runway sweeper truck for CJIA

The Cheddi Jagan

International Airport (CJIA) has received bids from two

Below

companiesforthesupplyofa runwaysweepertruck. The two companies that submitted bids to the

are

National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office are Farm Supplies Limited with

a $105 million bid, and General Equipment Guyana Limited which bid $125 million.

the companies and their bids:

NationalDrainageandIrrigationAuthority

Supervisionservicesfortheconstructionofirrigation structureintheMainCanalfromAnnandaletoSomerset& Berks,EssequiboCoast,RegionT

GuyanaSugarCorporation(GuySuCo) Supplyanddeliveryofmaleandfemalesafety bootsandshoesfortheIndustry(Lots1-2).

President discusses opportunities for collaboration with French Senators

President Irfaan Ali welcomed French Senator Cédric Perrin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces to Guyana on Friday. (OP)

President Irfaan

AlionFridaymet with French

Senator Cédric Perrin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, and French

Ambassador Olivier PlançonatStateHouse.

According to a statement posted on the Office of the President's Facebookpage,themeeting markedthestrengtheningof Guyana–France relations, especially with the formal opening of the French EmbassyinGeorgetown.

P r e s i d e n t A l i highlighted the growth of bilateral ties over the past five years and identified further opportunities for collaboration in tourism, trade, agriculture, defence, security,andenergy

He emphasised that the embassy's presence would

partnerships.

Senator Perrin was joined by fellow Senators André Guiol and Olivier Cigolotti, Jeanne Mengotti fromtheFrenchMinistryof Foreign Affairs, Colonel Emmanuel Rigault, and otherofficials.

The French delegation expressed appreciation for Guyana's commitment to e n v i r o n m e n t a l conservation and the warm hospitalityreceived.

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd and Minister of Public Service, Government E f f i c i e n c y a n d Implementation, Zulfikar Ally also attended the meeting.

Kaieteur News, Radio to air free cancer programmesin

October

Kaieteur News / RadioonFriday committed to providing 10 per cent of all its advertising sales in OctobertoassisttheGuyana CancerFoundation(GCF)in itsfightagainstcancer

Inaddition,thecompany willprovidefreeadvertising and coverage of all GCF's planned events in October Kaieteur News /Radio has made available slots to air, free of charge, four cancer programmes.

The shows will be broadcast weekly and will aim to spread awareness, share survivor stories and highlight the work of the CancerFoundation.

Further, Kaieteur News/ Radio will host a call-in programme that will allow listeners to have their questions answered by

medical experts Daily health tips will be shared on the company's social media platforms as well as within the designated programme periods.

President, Bibi Saeedah Akhtar Hassan thanked Kaieteur Radio for playing an integral role in educating thenationaboutcancer

In her meeting with Kaieteur Radio's Ajai Deochand, Ms Hassan disclosed that the GCF has planned many activities in observanceofBreastCancer AwarenessMonth.

On Friday, the GCF kicked off its activities with its annual tree-wrapping exercise on Main Street, Georgetown, opposite State House.

“On the 13th (October) we have a no-bra day,” she said as she explained, “It is

moreofasocialmediaevent wherepeoplewouldjustput on a bra over their shirt (men) to support women while women would go no bra to support men too and other sisters across the globe”.

Other activities include the annual breast cancer awareness walk dubbed 'Pink Power' is scheduled for the October 19, 2025 themed “Empower, Eradicate, Educate” and 'PinkFriday'beingobserved onOctober24.Acandlelight vigil will also be held on October 29 in honour of persons who died from cancer

The month's activities will conclude with a fundraising tea party and bingo at the Cara Lodge on November 1 Tickets for eventcostonly$15,000

Kaieteur News/ Radio's

the

and

Trump freezes Chicago transit funding, targeting Democratic areas in shutdown

(Reuters) - U.S.

President Donald Trump's administration froze $2 1 billion in Chicago transit funding on Friday, starving another Democratic city of funds as a bid to end the governmentshutdownfailed againintheSenate.

On the shutdown's third day, Trump ramped up pressure on Democrats to endthestandoffandagreeto a Republican plan that would restore government funding. But that failed in a 54-44 Senate vote, short of the chamber's 60-vote standard.

The administration has now frozen at least $28 billion in funding for Democraticcitiesandstates, escalating Trump's campaign to use the extraordinary power of the U.S. government to punish political rivals Budget

director Russ Vought said the Chicago money, earmarkedforelevatedtrain lines,hadbeenputonholdto ensure it was not "flowing viarace-basedcontracting."

Trump has made Chicago, the nation's thirdlargest city, a regular rhetorical punching bag and has threatened to send in NationalGuardtroops.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a high-profile Trump critic seen as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, said thefundingfreezeamounted tohostage-taking.

"It's attempting to score politicalpointsbutisinstead hurtingoureconomyandthe hardworking people who rely on public transit," he saidonsocialmedia.

The White House said it was also identifying funds that could be withheld from

Portland, Oregon, a leftleaningcitythatwashometo high-profile protests during Trump'sfirstterm.

Trump has also threatened to fire more federal workers, beyond the 300,000heisforcingoutthis year,anddozensofagencies have submitted workforce reductionplans,accordingto a White House source speaking on condition of anonymity

Many Republicans say they are not troubled by Trump's pressure campaign, even though it undercuts Congress' constitutional authority over spending matters In addition to cutting funds to Democratic cities, Trump and his allies have taken to posting social media images with cartoon mustaches and sombreros drawn on his Democratic opponents.

"Is he trying to apply press

e?" House of Representatives Speaker M i k e J o h n s o n , a Republican, told reporters. "Heprobablyis,yeah.AndI applaudthat."Butotherssay the cuts are complicating efforts to reach a deal that wouldallowthegovernment to reopen. "If you do that,

you'regoingtocreateabadfaith environment here," said Republican Senator ThomTillis,whoisinvolved in informal talks to end the impasse.Tillishasoptednot toseere-electionnextyear Trump's funding freeze sofarhastargetedtransitand green-energy projects, two areasthatarechampionedby

D e m o c r a t s H i s administrationhasalsotried to cut counterterrorism funding for Democratic states, which is typically a Republican priority That has been temporarily blockedincourt,andTrump restored $187 million in funding for New York on Friday

Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener

(BBC Sport) - England bowled SouthAfrica out for just 69 as they made a winning start to their Women’s World Cup campaignwitharuthless10wicket thrashing in Guwahati.

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith was the pick of the bowlers with 3-7, claiming the prized wickets of Laura Wolvaardt, in-form opener

TazminBritsandMarizanne Kapp.

SinaloJaftawastheonly

batter to reach double figures in a dismal batting performance which saw the Proteasbundledoutfortheir third-lowestODItotalinjust 20.4overs.

Captain Nat SciverBrunt took 2-5 in her first competitive bowling spell since the Ashes, while spinners Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean also picked up two wickets apiece.

Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont then cruised to

their target in 14.1 overs, having started somewhat cautiously on a tricky surface, finishing with 40 and21respectively

It was a bizarre performance from South Africaonapitchthatoffered a little assistance to the spinners, but far from anything extravagant, as they simply had no answers toEngland’sconsistency

Captain Wolvaardt was caught and bowled for five inthesecondover,Britsand

Kapp were bowled for five and four respectively, and Sune Luus was cleaned up byLaurenBell.

Sciver-Brunt trapped Anneke Bosch lbw with her first ball as South Africa stuttered to 38-5 after the 10-over powerplay before Dean and Ecclestone comfortably cleaned up the middle and lowerorder

It could prove to be a crucial win for England, giving them a significant net run-rate boost before their second game against Bangladesh on Tuesday when there is the possibility ofrain.

S p i n n e r s s e a l England’sperfectstart

Saturday October 04, 2025

ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)

Today you will have all the energy you need to deal with long-term family problems. Indeed, you'll probably clash with some of your relatives. But this situation won't cause anyseriousissues.

TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)

You enjoy caring for others andyouinterveneregularlyin their lives to guide them. Ironically, today you're the one who needs advice. You'll probably need to get away from it all in order to get a clearviewofyourownlife.

GEMINI(May21–June20)

We all have to make compromises in order to live in contemporary society.You may have strong beliefs, but it's difficult to combine your idealsandasociallife.

CANCER(June21–July22)

You'vealwaysfelttheneedto free yourself from society You need to feel independent at any cost. You may need to face certain relationship problemsatthistime.

LEO(July23–Aug.22)

You may feel annoyed about the attitude of some of your groupoffriends.Unlikethese people, you're very openmindedandyoucandealwith situations as they arise Indeed, you have a natural ability to adapt to every situation.

VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)

Today, Virgo, you'll be submerged under a lot of emotions. In a way, you'll be revisiting your childhood

Youmaybeveryedgy Thisis agooddispositioninwhichto analyzeyourlife.

LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)

You really know how to seduce,Libra.Thereisaspark inside of you that spreads naturally to those around you. You have a big reservoir of sensitivity and emotion that couldgrowtoday

SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov 21)

You're a very active person, Scorpio, but today you'll probably be disappointed. If you ask those around you to help with your activities, they most likely won't understand yourneeds.

SAGIT(Nov 22–Dec.21)

Nothing much is happening today, yet you seem worried and tense. You'll have to use this day to your advantage. Think about your life. You'll also think about the needs of yourrelativesintheyears.

CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)

You often need to thrive on personal emotions.Today will benoexceptiontotherule.For instance, you could try to captivate the attention of peopleyouadmire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) You shouldn't try to fight the feelings that run through you today Don't even try to rationalize them These feelingsareprobablyrelatedto emotions dating back to your childhood You shouldn't avoidoranalyzethem.

PISCES(Feb.19–Mar.20)

You'll be lost in your thoughts today, analyzing your life and relationships.You'll be asking yourself if your existence is meeting your standards. You will ponder what to expect from the future and from the peoplearoundyou.

After the Ashes demolition at the start of the year and series defeats against India in the summer, England neededa strong start to their first major challenge under the leadership of Sciver-Brunt andCharlotteEdwards.

They delivered with a statement win, crushing their below-par opponents which was magnificently setupbySmith Bellhadtheunenviable task of opening the bowling in high humidity and conceded a couple of boundaries in her first o v e r , b u t S m i t h immediately dragged things back as Wolvaardt chipped the ball straight back to her as it seemed to stick in the pitch – an immediate indication that England had read the conditionsrightwithaspinheavy attack while South Africaprioritisedpace.

Smith was relentless with her consistency and was rewarded by bowling the in-form Brits and star all-rounder Kapp with balls that drifted through theirdefences

There was a question mark over Sciver-Brunt, who has been easing her way back to bowling fitness after an Achilles p r o b l e m , b u t s h e immediately silenced those doubts with Bosch trapped by a ball that stayed a little low while Chloe Tryon fell to a soft dismissal, plinking one to Alice Capsey at midwicket South Africa only managed six boundaries, three of them to Jafta, but their hopes ended when Nadine de Klerk was well caughtatslipoffEcclestone toexposethetail.

Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons flatten West Indies

(Cricinfo) - India’s batting riches put them in consummate control of the first Test of their home season, with KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel scoring important centuries. It was Rahul’s first at home since 2016 and it was Jurel’s first one ever They now have a lead of 286, which is large enough to potentially shrink this down from a five-day game.

Ravindra Jadeja had an equal part to play on a day where India made 327 runs for just three wickets.There was a point when the pitch started crumbling and West Indies’spinnerswereableto get the ball to turn sharply out of the rough India collectively decided to attackthem,hopingtothrow them off the lengths where they could access the worn outpartsofthepitch.Jadeja didthisthebest.Hisideawas to charge at the bowler, and every time he did, he was looking to hit a boundary Sevenofthe11heendedup

with were the result of this ruthless approach, including a six that helped him breeze throughthenervousnineties.

Jomel Warrican, Roston Chase and Khary Pierre, in helpful conditions, were left nursingcombinedfiguresof 4 for 283 from 82 overs.

Jadeja, meanwhile, helped India reprise a feature of their England tour earlier thisyear,becomingthethird centurionoftheinnings.The last time that happened at homewas2018,duringWest Indies’ last visit to the country. Jadeja connected thattriotothistrio.

West Indies could have helped themselves had they begun their day’s work with a bit more hope. Instead the captainChasewelcomedthe two overnight batters with a sparsely populated slip cordon The focus, it seemed, was run-saving instead of wicket-taking Jayden Seales, who has a lovely outswinger, snagged Rahul’sedgeintheveryfirst over of play but regulation

new-borndaughter

Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century with Ravindra Jadeja – another centurion (AFP/Getty Images)

first slip was missing. He hadbeenpushedwideandso this ball just skipped to the boundary

The next man to threefigures was Jurel. It is clear fromthewayhebatsthathe issetuptobeconsistent.He has good judgment of what to play and what to leave.

He’s comfortable in attack and defence. Some of his back foot shots against pace were chef’s kiss, so that, alongwiththewayheplayed out the second new ball, suggestsheshouldbeableto adapttooverseasconditions.

Jurel has a high floor.

Rahulsurvivedon57and went on to score 100. He celebrated it by raising his bat in one hand and sticking twofingersoftheotherinhis mouth,alittletributeforhis

RishabhPantbeatshimwith a high ceiling. Maybe India might find a way for both players to be part of the XI; trust Jurel to be a specialist batter His century celebration was a tribute to his father, who was with the Indianarmy West Indies had set themselves up for damage controlbutindoingsoreally early, they let India dictate terms Seales bowled manfully,hispaceuparound the140kphmarkevenatthe back end of a very hot day that forced him off the field foralittlebitforwhatlooked likecramps.

Warrican was good too, slowing the ball down and invitingIndiatoattackhimif they could. It was strange that he only bowled two overs before lunch, but did makeupforthatbybowling 12 back-to-back after the breakandpickedupRahul’s wicket. Jadeja negated the effect he could have on the game. He made 86 runs againstspin,including41off 15 when he chose to come downthetrack.

Shubman Gill’s efforts were cut short on 50 in the middle of that tricky period where India decided to attackspin.Hebroughtouta reversesweepagainstChase andgotcaughtatslip.

The second day in Ahmedabad meandered to a close with Pierre enjoying a high that he had chased all hislife.

Having been part of the domestic system from the age-group level, after making his first-class debut 10yearsago,hefinallytook aTestwicketattheageof34 andhissmilelituptheplace.

GCB,GOAcollaborateahead of2028OlympicGames

Th e G u y a n a

Cricket Board (GCB) and the G u y a n a O l y m p i c Association (GOA) have taken a significant step forward in advancing cricket’s place on the Olympic stage, following a high-level meeting between thetwobodies.

The discussions centered on Guyana’s participation in cricket at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, where the sport has officially been added to the program

Guyana, with its proud and accomplished cricketing heritage, has long been recognized as one of the strongholds of the game in the Caribbean.

Both organizations

e x p r e s s e d t h e i r

confidence that the

nation’s tradition, talent, and passion for cricket provide an excellent foundation for Olympic representation and success

During the meeting, extensivedialoguewasheld

on developing a framework to transition cricket into Guyana’s Olympic structure. It was agreed that the GCB will apply for formal membership in the GOA by submitting the necessary documentation in keeping with the GOA Constitution.

Once all requirements are satisfied, the GCB will officiallyberecognizedasa memberbodyoftheGOA.

G C B P r e s i d e n t Bissoondyal Singh and GOA President Godfrey Munroe both described the collaboration as historic, emphasizing that it represents not only an opportunity for Guyana to participate in cricket at the Olympic level, but also a broader vision to strengthen n a t i o n a l s p o r t s development.

As part of the process, the GCB will also n o m i n a t e t w o representatives to serve within the GOAto ensure close cooperation going forward.

Attendees at the meeting included Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)

President Bissoondyal Singh, Vice President Dr Cecil Beharry, Secretary Ronald Williams, Treasurer Dr Brian Sukhai, Assistant Secretary Davteerth Anandjit, Competition Chairman Shaun Massiah, Marketing Manager Rabindranauth Saywack, CEO Claude Raphael, and CricketOperationsManager AnthonyD’Andrade. Representing Guyana Olympic Association were President Godfrey Munroe, Vice President Steve Ninvalle, Vice President Cristy Campbell and Secretary General Mrs. VidushPersaud-McKinnon

Both the GCB and GOA reaffirmed their strong commitment to t

a landmark moment for sportinGuyana.

The two organizations pledged to work hand in hand to ensure that when cricket takes the Olympic fieldinLosAngelesin2028, Guyana’s players will be fully prepared to represent the nation with pride and distinction.

GOA unveils official logo for the CANOC General Assembly & Workshop 2025

President Godfrey Munroe and the E x e c u t i v e Committee of the Guyana

Olympic Association (G O A ) have officially unveiled the logo for the

upcoming Caribbean Association of National

Olympic Committees

(CANOC) General Assembly&Workshoptobe hosted in Guyana from 1720 October, 2025 at the PegasusSuitesGuyana.

The vibrant design, now shared with the world, embodies both the spirit of the Olympic Movement and the unique identity of Guyana as host nation. It represents a striking convergence of sport, culture,andnationalpride.

Thelogobringstogether powerfulelementssymbolic of Guyana’s rich heritage and development: The Majestic Jaguar –prominently displayed as Guyana’s national animal, symbolises strength, resilience, and guardianship of the land. Kaieteur Falls –one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, represents the power and beauty of Guyana’s natural landscape.

unifying flame of sport acrosstheCaribbean.

The Olympic Torch –illuminating the values of excellence, friendship, respect, and signifies the

The Golden Touch –represents Guyana’s rich natural reso

s, particularly gold, as well as thepursuitofexcellenceand achievement Modern

Infrastructure and Growth –showcased through images of Guyana’s oil and gas industry, bridges, and canopy walkways, reflect the nation’s progress and futurepotential.

Wildlife and Natural

Heritage – highlighted through vibrant tropical

u

rscor

n d f a u

G

na’s s t e w a r d s h i p o f biodiversity Together, these elements reflect the host nation’s role as both

a guardian of natural beauty and a hub of rapid modern development, offeringtheperfectsetting for CANOC’s 2025 gathering GOA President and the Executive Committee emphasised that the unveiling of the official logo marks a significantmilestoneinthe countdown to t h e Assembly and Workshop, which will bring together leaders and delegates from acrosstheCaribbeansporting community According to President Munroe: “This logo proudly presents GuyanatotheCaribbeanand the world. It captures who we are – a country of resilience, beauty, and progress – and reflects the unifying spirit of sport that CANOCembodies”.

The CANOC General Assembly & Workshop 2025 will be a historic event for Guyana, further strengthening regional ties, fostering collaboration, and celebrating Caribbean sporting excellence

2025 Big Man Over-40’s T20 Cricket bowls off today across Guyana

Veteran cricketers will be on show from today as the 2025 Big Man Over-40’s T20 tourney gets underway

The 2025 Big Man Cricket Guyana

Over-40’s T20 tournament,bowlsofftoday withatriple-threatacrossthe Ancient County, and in Essequibo; with tons of exciting encounters set for thenextfewdays.

Sponsored by Lewis Contracting & Asphalting Services and Permaul Trading & Distribution, the 2-Zone competition will feature some 15 teams playing in the respective Pool A and Pool B. the

competition will be contested under its usual round-robin format with teamshavingtheirfairshare of battle against every other

competitor

The competition also boastsahigh-prolifefeelasa few local players will use this tournament as part of their preparation for the upcoming inaugural Over40T20WorldCup,settobe hostedinPakistanyear-end.

Former Guyana and West Indies players the caliber of; Narsingh Deonarine, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Royston Crandon, Devon Clements, tonameafew;willbeapart ofthehistoriccricketevent.

Today’s opening round will see Legend Rangers playing Albion Masters at the #73 Ground in Match 1. The2ndMatchhostedatthe

Jai Hind Ground, features home team Jai Hind Jaguars welcoming the visiting GT Royalstothefray

Meanwhile, Match 3 held at the Berbice High School Ground, shifts focus to the matchup between the EX-Berbice Police squad, tackling the Blairmont Hunters,aspartofRound1’s Pool-A action bowling off from13:00hrespectively

Pool B will also host three opening round battles with, Match 4 being a tussle between Essequibo Masters and VNS Cricket Club at RelianceGround.

The 5th Match features Black Hawks hunting the North Soesdyke MastersAT

Canal #2 Ground, while the 6th and final match of the opening round at BelleVue, willseeWestBankWarriors combating the Vintage Strikers. Action will continue on Sunday and with six

additional games, as teams look to secure their spots in the key positions leading up tothefinals.

Hetymyer,Shepherdoutline disciplineduringBerbice HighSchoolvisit

Ahandful of the most popular names in West Indies cricket graced the auditorium of the Berbice High School (BHS) in New AmsterdamonFriday,asthe school recognition of the importanceofsports.

The studded bracket included Guyana Amazon Warriors’Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd, along with senior West Indies female player and former West Indies Under19 Captain, Ashmini Munisar

The international cricketers rendered stirring speeches detailing their struggles and achievements along their rise to fame, as theysoughttoresonatewith their eager audience of school children, most of whomaresportsenthusiasts.

Back in July, President Irfaan Ali mandated that all public schools countrywide shoulddedicateeveryFriday for sports and physical activities. In this regard, the school sought out the Guyanese stars, including Kevin Sinclair to help students understand the significanceofsports.

Addressing students and staff, the Guyanese athletes, all of whom are Berbicians, underscored the importance

of maintaining discipline. Shepherd affirmed that professional cricket models his life, as it requires much discipline.Beingmuchmore than just a game, the star batsman told his audience thatitenabledhimtoascend to a level where his passion is fulfilled, while also being able to make a satisfactory livelihood.

Munisar said one needs to be respectful to rules, peers and elders, regardless ofthetypeofsport,orone’s station in life. The cricketer a l s o h a i l e d t h e advancements made for the female division of West Indies cricket, and encouraged girls present to pursue their dreams of becoming national and internationalcricketers.

“If girls your age start playing now, and if you can get better by the time, you meet my age, then that’s a

big plus for Guyana and West Indies on a whole, because when you reach to that level, you’re so well developed,” the senior West Indian player encouraged, while also cautioning that students should strike a balance between education andsports.

Hetmyer, an alumnus of BHS, noted that “Growing up, discipline has played a big part in my life when it comes to going training and making sure that I do the right thing, especially when I’m battling in everything you do be disciplined. In your home life,inyourschoollife,after school, going to workgettingtoworkontime.”

Following the formal sessions, the trio engaged scores of students and teachersoftheinstitutionfor photo opportunities and autographs.

2nd One Guyana Inter-Region Ten\10 Softball Cup slated to start November 2

It w a s b e i n g

considered as the country’s biggest softballtournamentlastyear, the “One Guyana InterRegion Ten\10 Softball Cricket Cup”, with some 62 softball teams from across regions2,3,4,5and6taking part vying for the championship and bragging rightsasHypeParkofParika inregion3gotbetteroftheir opponentsRegalofregion4 in the finals at the Bath Community Centre Ground in region 5, as they walk awaywiththeinauguraltitle, the MVP, best bowler, best batsmanandmanofthefinal prizes.

The 2nd annual “One GuyanaInter-RegionTen\10 Softball Cricket Cup” is slatedtotakeplacefrom2nd to 30th November 2025 at various venues across the regions, and defending champions Hype Park will look to defend their title in theopenmalecategory

Softball players can mark their calendars as this year’s tournament is expected to be played in all

o administrativeregionsandis set to be bigger and better with the inclusion of the open female category and with more attractive prizes upforgrabs.

The tournament is being coordinated by RS Sports and has the support of the

and Sports under the One GuyanaBrand.

Thecoordinatorsexpress their heartfelt thanks to the Hon. Charles Ramson for supporting this year’s tournamentandforensuring that softball cricket is being keptalive.

coordinators, all regional winning teams will be awardedcashincentivesand trophies,whileprizeswillbe given to the runners-up, regional MVPs, Best bowlers, Best Batter, Player of the finals, and Player of thematches.

national playoffs, the national winners will be given more lucrative cash incentives to walkawaywith. Prizeswill also be awarded to the tournament’s MVPs, Best Bowlers, Best Batters, and PlayerofFinals. The winner of each

region will battle in the national playoffs at a venue tobenamed.

It’s the true belief of the organizers that the tournament once again will bring our people together a c r o s s v a r i o u s villages/communities/regio ns in unity through sports and strengthen the game of softball cricket locally, and help to create that “One Guyana”.

The tournament will continue to use supreme balls, and it’s a one-game knockout competition that will use round-arm and risk bowlingwithextrasinplace.

Interested teams across the country can register by contacting Brian (Region 2) 651-0358, Frank (Region 3) 615-5343, Darmin (Region 4) 6682783,Mahesh(Region5&6) 668-9993, Female Ms Akaze (Regions 3&4) 7175577 and for other regions, sendteamname,region,and category to RS Sports WhatsApp726-1386. Registration closes on the25thofOctober

Wakenaam Masters beat North Soesdyke Masters by 36 runs

The Wakenaam Masters’team

Wakanaam Masters defeated North

Masters by36runswhenthe teamscollidedinaT20fixturerecently at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground,GoodSuccess. Batting first, Wakenaam Masters posted a challenging 170-6 Allrounder Kennard Lewis slammed an unbeaten 56 while Tulsieram Ramadeenstruck49. Bowling for the visitors, Brain (

onlynamegiven)claimed2-18,Rakesh Gangaramtook2-26andImtiazSadiek 1-33. North Soesdyke Masters were sent packing for 134 in reply Mark Robhemadeafighting28,whileLeroy Primoscored19andEjazMohamed18. Kennard Lewis grabbed 3-10, Devon Rambarran had 3-11, Oyono Sampson took 2-20andBernardLewis claimed 2-21 In another fixture played previously at Farm , East Bank

Demerara North Soesdyke beat Caribbean Touring team by 96 runs. NorthSoesdykemade144allout from theirallotted20overs.LeroyPrimoled with an even half century, Abhilash Deokie scored 25, Ronald Jaisingh made21andUnnisYusuf19. Nelson ( only name provided) pickedupfourwickets.TheCaribbean TouringTeam were restricted for 48 in reply

Royals collide with Flames in Tonight’s Finale at Retrieve...

Frompage74 the Flames rushed home winners 69-65 from a 25-28 turnaround.

That win by the Flames was hinged on Lerone Joseph’s 26-point performance, as Jafan Reynolds added 16 and ShemarSavourygotseven.

The Jets’ best scorers were Akini Wilson with 14 points, Donnel Benjamin (12) and Kishawn Kitt with

10. Among the supporters for this LABA League tournament, businessman Nigel Hinds, past president of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation, has donated the $100,000 winner’s purse, while the Brusches Basketball Foundation has supported thispromotionwiththeMost Valuable Player’s trophy for thefinal.

Bent Street crowned champions of 2025 Deputy Mayor’s Cup

The2025editionof t h e D e p u t y Mayor’s Cup

football tournament officiallycametoacloselast Sunday at the Eve Leary

Sports Club ground, following that a brief but spirited presentation ceremony was held at the Office of the Deputy Mayor at City Hall to conclude thisexciting seven-a-side knockoutchampionship.

Topping off a fiercely contested tournament, Bent Street emerged as the new kings of seven-a-side football, claiming the InterWard Knockout title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Back Circle ‘B’ in Sunday’sgrandfinale.

The champions went unbeaten throughout the tournament and sealed the deal in style. Daniel Wilson opened the scoring in the final with a blistering run down the right wing, before Solomon Austin delivered the knockout blow with a powerful finish from close range.

Attheawardsceremony, trophies and cash prizes were presented to the top four teams by former

national coach Lennox ArthurandDeputyMayorof Georgetown, Honourable DeniseMiller

BentStreetwalkedaway with the top prize of $500,000 in cash along with ten packed hampers, courtesy of longtime tournament sponsor Rick and Sari Enterprise

Runners-up Back Circle ‘B’ collected $300,000 and hampers, while third-place Liliendaal Football Team earned $200,000 Fourthplace Stabroek Ballers rounded out the prize haul with $100,000. All trophies were donated by Guyana BeverageInc.

Individual honours were also handed out. Solomon Austin of Bent Street was namedMostValuablePlayer (MVP),thankstohiscrucial goal in the final. His trophy wasdonatedbyCOPClifton Hicken. SelwynWilliamsof BackCircle‘B’receivedthe Best Goalkeeper award, while Stabroek Ballers were recognized as the Most Disciplined Team of the tournament.

Theroadtothefinalsaw Bent Street breeze past Stabroek Ballers 3-0 in the

semis with a clinical finish from the top of the box, while Back Circle ‘B’ securedtheirspotwitha2-0 winoverLiliendaal.

Thisyear’stournament,a staple in Georgetown’s football calendar, was made p

Communications, Toolsie Persaud Limited, Reunion Gold, C&CL, John Fernandes Limited, Pegasus Hotel, IPA, SuperBet, NAMILCO, China Trading,

Lusignan Golf Club Tees Off with Trophy Stall Golf Tournament this Sunday

The lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) willcomealivethisSunday, October 5th, 2025, when golfersfromacrossthecountry gatherforthehighlyanticipated TrophyStallGolfTournament

Known for its vibrant competition and camaraderie, this event promises not only thrilling play but also an opportunity for Guyana’s best golfers to fine-tune their skills aheadoftheSurinameOpen

President of the LusignanGolfClub,Anasha Ally,expressedherdelightat the club’s continued partnership with the tournament’s sponsor “I’m very pleased for our club to once again be associated withTrophyStall.Theyarea long-standing supporter of the club and Mr Ramesh Sunich is considered to be a friend of the Lusignan Golf Club.Welookforwardtohis continued support This tournament will give our golfers who are heading to

Suriname much-needed practiceandwelookforward to a great tournament,” she said.

The tournament will tee off sharply at 8:00 a.m., played in medal play format over 18 holes. Golfers will becompetingforanexciting lineup of prizes, including Best Net (1st, 2nd, and 3rd places), Overall Best Gross, Nearest to the Flag (Hole #4),andLongestDrive(Hole #5) Registration is currently

open and will close at 1:00 pm onSaturday,October4th, 2025 Interested players are encouraged to contact the Lusignan Golf Club at 2205660 or 620-0093 to secure their place in what promises tobeathrillingshowdown. At the sounding of the horn, the battle for bragging rights and prestigious prizes will officially begin as the excitement doesn’t end on the fairways The prize presentation ceremony will

cap off the day’s action at approximately 12:30 p.m., asgolfers,sponsors,andfans celebrate another successful tournament on Guyana’s premiergolfcourse.

The Lusignan Golf Club extends its gratitude to Trophy Stall and Mr Ramesh Sunich for their unwavering support of golf in Guyana and invites all golfing enthusiasts to come out and witness this spectacularevent.

PR Graphics, Stars Rental, BK International, Busta, SterlingProducts,JCA,New Thriving, Caribbean Containers, Eddie Bocat, ENet, NSC, Kings Liquor Store, Massy Distribution, RonaldoAlphonso,Gafoors, Patrick ‘Labber’Barton and

Dr ColinWatson. With the curtain now closed on a thrilling tournament, fans will already be looking ahead to the 2026 edition, hoping for another round of highenergyactionandinter-ward rivalries.

Nigel Hinds/LABA Senior League... Royals collide with Flames in Tonight’s Finale at Retrieve

Nationally recognised senior club basketball champions Victory Valley Royals will seek to add another title to their burgeoning list when they take on the challenge of Block22Flamesinthefinal of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association’s (LABA) Nigel Hindssponsored Senior League final tonight (Saturday) at the Community Hard Court inRetrieve,Linden. That championship game bounces off at 9:00 pm, while the third-place fixture bounces off at 7:00 pm and will feature losing semifinalists, Kings and Amelia’sWardJets.

When the semifinals were played recently, the top-ranked Royals dispatched the challenge of theKingswitha70-45rout, aftertheypulledawayfroma 19-pointknottedscorewhen thefirstquarterended.

From there, the Royals opened a 10-point gap, 37-

27, at halftime and were coasting 51-34 after three quarters before coasting homevictors70-45.

Kobe Tappin was their topscorerwith24points,as Vibert Benjamin hit 17 and RakonDanielseight.Forthe defeated Kings, Trishawn Kitt hit eight points, Jamal Demoke, seven, and Owen Hooper,six.

Itwasatussleintheother semifinal between Block 22 Flames and Amelia’s Ward Jets.

The Flames would triumph by four points, 6965, after both sides were battlingtoadvance.

The Jets squandered a 10-point cushion they gained after the first quarter ended21-11.

Flames bounced back to taketheleadbytheslimmest of margins at halftime, 3029.

ThenJetswouldrebound inthepivotalthirdquarterto nudgeahead47-44before (Continuedonpage73)

Courts Optical Pee Wee U11 Football continues today with Round Two action

The journey toward the coveted Petra-Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Schools Football title resumes today with the start ofsecond-roundactionatthe Ministry of Education (MoE) ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Followingathrillingand action-packed opening weekend,teamsreturntothe field with renewed determination, some aiming tobuildonearlywins,others looking to rebound as they chase the prestigious grassrootstitle.

Defending champions

Santa Rosa Primary have already stamped their authority, registering two wins thanks in large part to their dynamic playmaker Taz Larose, who has netted five goals across both matches, including a fourgoal haul and a decisive strike.Theirimpressivestart suggests they have their sights firmly set on back-tobacktitles.

Alsomakingstrongearly impressions are St. John the Baptist Primary, West Ruimveldt, Leonora, and Redeemer Primary, each recording comfortable victories in what is shaping uptobeahighlycompetitive tournament.Withthelevelof

St John the Baptist Primary will be aiming for a second win in the competition against Ann’s Grove Primary today

talent on display, future matchups promise to be intense as teams look to outplay these early frontrunners.

St. John the Baptist’s attacki

Christian and Neymar Edwards thrilled spectators lastweekend,eachscoringa

Taz Larose leading the scoringchart.

Today’s schedule is packed with exciting matchups;CharityPrimaryis expected to open their 2025

campaign against St

Aloysius Primary at 11:00 hours both teams hoping to record a first win. At 12 noon, Potaro Primary will hunt a second win against Smith Memorial Primary, BataviaPrimarywilllookto bouncebackagainstTucville Primary and Clonbrook Primary set to take on AgastashPrimary

hat-trick in a dominant 6-0 win over St Theresa Primary Other standout

Yanique Cadogan (West Ruimveldt) and Jhonathan Melvin (Leonora), who also registeredhat-tricks.Intotal, four individual braces were recorded on day one, with

Action will heat up at 1:00 pm with three more exciting encounters; Ann’s Grove Primary will look to tame St John the Baptist strikers, Genesis Academy willfaceoffwithawinlessSt Theressa Primary and Georgetown International Academy (GIA) will be aiming to record their first win of the competition againstStStephensPrimary,

especiallyaftercomingoffa goalless draw against MarianAcademy

Later on, see St Pius taking on Leonora Primary, North Georgetown Primary versusGoedFortuinPrimary and a must-see clash between Marian Academy and St Gabriels Primary Completing the day’s action willbeStellaMarrisPrimary versus St Mary Primary, West Ruimveldt Primary versus Sophia Primary and Redeemer Primary against WinferGardens.

Thisyear’stournamentis made possible through the continued support of Courts Optical, with contributions from MVP Sports, SkyTec Enterprise,SterlingProducts Limited, Demerara Mutual, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. It is also officially sanctioned by the MinistryofEducationaspart of its ongoing support for g r a s s r o o t s s p o r t s development.

Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons flatten West Indies Sports

Last week’s action intensifies expectation as Petra Organisation kickoff round two phase today at MoE ground

Justin Greaves reacts as KL Rahul and Shubman Gill the take a single (AFP/Getty Images)

with Round Two action

GCB President Bissoondyal Singh along with executives of the board with GOApresident Godfrey Munroe and a host of executive members during yesterday’s historic collaboration

GCB, GOA collaborate ahead of 2028 Olympic Games Courts