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According to the Office of the President, the 4,200-ft reinforced concrete Matthews Ridge Airstrip is now 100% complete and can accommodate larger aircraft, including Beechcrafttype planes. The upgraded airstrip includes taxiways, a parking apron, runway markings and lighting, improving connectivity, emergency and medevac response for residents. (OP photo)
WIN MP resigns from Parliament amid sexual misconduct investigations Daniel Seeram in police custody, awaits bail hearing
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ExxonM goes deeper at Liza Two as hunt for more oil continues ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) this week announced that it will be exploring for more oil at the Liza Two site where the company already struck hydrocarbons that is currently being produced. The Liza Two project is producing about 255,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd). Exxon received regulatory approval to commence production in April 2019 by the Government of Guyana (GoG).
ExxonMobil is currently producing oil at the Liza Two project through the Unity FPSO
In a notice published by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), Exxon revealed that it will continue exploration drilling operations at the Liza Two project within the Stabroek B l o c k o f G u y a n a ’s Exclusive Economic Zone. It said the MODU Noble Stena Carron will be engaged in the drilling activities which is expected to conclude on 31st October, 2026. The Liza Phase Two project’s drill center is situated approximately 104.531 nautical miles or 104.531 kilometers off the coast of Guyana and covers an area of 0.29 square nautical miles or one square kilometer. Mariners have been instructed to stay clear of the area and navigate with extreme caution when in the vicinity. During its most recent shareholder meeting, ExxonMobil informed its investors of plans to continue exploring Guyana’s Stabroek Block for more oil, an activity that is completely financed by the country. Unlike other jurisdictions where Exxon takes on exploration risks, Guyana finances the company’s hunt for oil, whether or not those efforts are successful. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Darren Woods told shareholders that the company believes there are four more discoveries likely to be made in Guyana that can exceed its imagination. While responding to a shareholder on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and generating prospects with specific regard to exploration in Guyana, Woods explained that a large portion of the Stabroek Block is in force majeure given the GuyanaVe n e z u e l a b o r d e r controversy that is currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He said, “We’ll see what happens there. We feel there’s an opportunity then to start shooting seismic and understand what that acreage potentially holds. And we’ve got more work to do in the acreage that we’ve already shot and the work that we’ve been doing.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, h e reminded that Exxon has put increased effort into AI and training models. To this end,
Woods said, “based on what we found already, all the drilling that we’ve done, the characterisation of that subsurface, and unleashed that in the rest of the block and have four new discovery opportunities above and beyond what we t h o u g h t w e r e opportunities. So, we’re optimistic there.” He noted that there was still a lot more work required to confirm the discoveries but assured investors, “we’re not done yet in Guyana and we see – continue to see a really bright future there.” Woods pointed out that there was still a lot of acreage sitting for the company to take advantage of. As such, he informed investors that the company is continuing to look for opportunities as AI helps to identify areas not previously identified for exploration. “So, I would tell you this thing – the tape hasn’t run out on this play yet and we’re going to continue to evaluate that and see what we can get from it. But I mean, you can rest assured the organisation is very focused on maximising the value of that acreage for the benefit, obviously, of ExxonMobil. But more importantly, for Guyana, the government of Guyana and the people of Guyana,” Woods explained. ExxonMobil has made 46 discoveries in the Stabroek Block since its first commercial discovery in May 2015. According to the c o m p a n y ’s f i n a n c i a l s , ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has spent about US$2.4 billion in exploration activities as at the end of 2025. This was more than the royalty Guyana received up to the end of 2025 since it began producing oil in 2019. Oil-producing states around the world, including neighbouring Suriname have Continued on page 3
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U.S. steps up pressure on China as firms battle for Guyana’s mega projects ...says American firms offer reliable delivery as Guyana awaits GTE project The United States is aggressively upping its campaign against China in the Western hemisphere as the country increases its presence through specialised infrastructure and energy projects in the region, offering competitive prices compared to American firms. This has caught the attention of Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere Affairs, Juan Pablo Segura who made a recent post on social media warning against the use of “state-owned companies” compared with American firms. “Certain foreign investments in our hemisphere can come with a hidden price tag. Lower upfront costs mask higher lifecycle expenses and longterm risk. The United States offers something better,” he wrote. Segura went on to boast that U.S companies offer “ t r a n s p a r e n c y, f a i r competition, responsible, reliable financing, highquality construction, governed by rule of law, support local economies, create good jobs for local communities and reliable project delivery.” On the other hand, while not naming the Chinese, the U.S Assistant Secretary of State warned that “stateowned companies “lack transparency” and offer “unfair dumping of goods in local economies,
ExxonM goes deeper at Liza Two... From page 2 blocked oil companies from recovering costs spent to hunt for oil. Guyana on the other hand not only allows Exxon to recover costs for wells successfully drilled, but even dry holes encountered in the process. The sweetheart deal signed by ExxonMobil in 2016 allows the company to recover costs related to its exploration activities, even if those efforts do not produce oil. This provision, along with several others have been criticised by both local and international experts in the past, who are that all companies take on financial risks as the cost of doing business where they operate.
unsustainable debt, shoddy workmanship, corruption, environmental damage, cost overruns and project delays.” A look at recent major projects undertaken by Chinese companies and U.S firms however paint a starkly different picture. Currently, Guyana’s largest financial project in history is being developed by a U.S-backed firm, Lindsayca. The company won the US$759 million contract in 2022 and was expected to deliver the country’s Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project in 2024. The project is now delayed by an agonising two years that has resulted in massive losses to the country, with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) being forced to rent much needed electricity to power the fastest growing economy in the world. The company also filed for arbitration and won a US$97 million settlement from the GoG. Moreover, Lindsayca is now seeking more than US$170 million to complete the gas project. Be that as it may, it is hoping to land the contract for Phase Two of the GTE project at Wales to construct an identical power
Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere Affairs, Juan Pablo Segura plant and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility at Wa l e s , We s t B a n k Demerara. Another major project crafted by the present administration is the new Demerara River Bridge, built and delivered by a Chinese state-owned company, China Railway Construction Corporation. The project, built and financed by the Chinese was delivered shortly after its intended due date- about three months according to reports. Despite the delays, there was no additional cost burden to the country as the massive
bridge between the two main regions in the country continues to ease traffic congestion. This glaring comparison of major projects in the country and the recent social media post by the U.S Assistant Secretary of State and reposted by the U.S Embassy in Guyana comes on the heels of a recent tender opening for yet another massive development in Guyana where American firms are competing against the Chinese for the Amaila Hydropower project. President Irfaan Ali in a recent interview revealed that
government is currently evaluating fresh bids for the project. Kaieteur News reported that five bids were opened at NPTAB for the hydropower project in May this year. Three Chinese firms submitted proposals to the government while the other two were headquartered in the United States of America and India. Meanwhile, this newspaper reported that Lindsayca submitted a hefty US$493 million bid for a natural gas liquids (NGLs) storage and offloading facility and pipeline to support the GTE project while its competitor, a Chinese firm offered to construct the same facility at just US$28 million. According to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), Lindsayca’s two bids were US$537,067,823 and US$493,409,267. Meanwhile, the third and final bid was from China CAM Engineering Co Ltd. The proposal from the Chinese was just about 6 per cent of Lindsayca’s lowest financial proposal to g o v e r n m e n t -
US$27,970,686. “CREEPING CHINESE INFLUENCE” I n M a y , U . S Congressman Gabe Evans raised concerns about what he describes as growing Chinese influence in Guyana, warning that it could threaten American interests in a nation that is rich natural resources. In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Evans wrote, “I write to call attention to creeping Chinese influence and threats to American interests in the nation of Guyana.” Evans, who serves on both the Energy & Commerce and Homeland Security Committees, said he is increasingly alarmed by credible reports of growing interference, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Guyana. “These activities have the potential to threaten regional stability and undermine U.S. interests in countering Beijing’s predatory practices in our backyard. As the administration continues to prioritise American interests in the Western hemisphere, I ask that you and the state Continued on page 10
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Accusations, then silence The PPP/C Government keeps on insisting that it is serious about crime. We could take that as a given, when there are actions that match those words. We are forced to go in a different direction when claims about looking out for the best interests of the victimised vanish into some political black hole, and alleged perpetrators are allowed to carry on as if nothing happened. There is a case of an alleged rape that happened at the hands of a senior Guyana Police Force officer. It has attracted a broadside of condemnation. Yet, after all the firm commitments about getting to the bottom of alleged crimes, and that there are no sacred cows, the best that arms of the government can do is hide behind a wall of silence. Rape is as serious as they come, with lifetime trauma inflicted on some victims. In interactions between men and women, especially where the men have all of the power, women come out on the losing end most frequently. With a female Minister of Home Affairs, one that has oversight of the Guyana Police, expectations were high that there would be some information on what was being done with the accuser's report of rape. Minister Oneidge Walrond was silent too long, and when she finally broke her silence, embarrassed herself. What “formal confrontation” could there be between the accuser and accused in this situation, when that is prohibited? The minister seemed tentative, but felt that the senior officer should be sent on administrative leave. That should have been the first step. Also, there are other women who hold senior positions in the PPP/C Government, but who are afraid to speak. The history of the last few years of the government has been that whenever an allegation of this kind surfaces, there are frantic efforts to conceal the matter, intimidate the victim, force them into retreat, and protect the alleged wrongdoer. That sequence has played out so often that it is now ingrained in the expectations of citizens. Could this be what is happening, once again? A man with much power as part of his official role is the recipient of what gives every impression of governmental circling of the wagons. We have no knowledge, we are in no position, to pronounce on the innocence or guilt of anyone, and we make that clear in this situation. What is alarming, however, is the silence that has many layers, and may be muffling quite a bit. The commissioner of police cannot be the voice that is missing at a time like this. The Minister of Home Affairs has to be concerned about how she is seen, when weakness has become her automatic go-to standard. When women are allegedly victimised, probably weak and vulnerable women, and women in the PPP/C Government's cabinet tighten their mouths, so that no sound escapes, then that sends a message to the public. There is more to the story of alleged rape, but the government is still putting its story together in the hope of getting it in some sort of acceptable state. That can never be good enough. Once the senior police officer is in the clear, that should be in the public domain, as a matter of fairness. If, on the other hand, there are doubts about his representations, with pieces missing or not adding up, there is a duty to the victim and to the public for something to be said. A bland, safe, official statement from the commissioner or minister would represent a welcome start. Both the commissioner and the minister should know that silence, or belated disclosure, do not inspire. Confidence and trust are not given a shot in the arm. The opposite holds true: silence and retreat open the door to speculation, and the endless suspicions that take hold of the imagination. After all these years in office, and more than its share of scandal and attempts at coverup, the PPP/C Government should be wiser. Silence and delay do not help its cause. The accuser suffers in silence. The accused struggles to continue as normal, while the juniors and seniors and strangers give him a sideways look. Delay damages all involved, wastes time.
Guyana's oil wealth at risk as public borrowing triples Dear Editor, The Overall Deficit After Grants in the Guyanese public finance has deteriorated dramatically over the last 12 months under the watch of Dr. Ashni Singh. It declined from negative $35 billion in the first half of 2025 to negative $105 billion in the first half of 2026. No government can credibly present this as an achievement. It is driven almost entirely by runaway public expenditure, which rose by $62 billion year-onyear, while revenues shrunk by nearly $4 billion. Spending more while earning less is not a recipe for national development; it is a national disaster. Rather than deal with this hard truth, the Irfaan Ali Government has sought to hoodwink the population on how much new oil revenues we have. But the truth of the matter more and more of our oil revenues are being pawned away to the banks as we borrow more and more every day. These figures reveal that the PPP/C administration under President Irfaan Ali is pursuing a markedly more expansionary fiscal policy, financed through borrowing. Borrowing in Guyana tripled between the first half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Let
me repeat that: borrowing tripled in a single year and the figures are all there in their own Ministry of Finance MID-YEAR REPORT 2026. Net external borrowing surged from $19 billion to $71 billion, while net borrowing from the local banking sector rose from $16 billion to $35 billion, apparently to absorb excess liquidity being paid out to their favoured friends and families in the contracting class. The administration is borrowing from foreigners, and domestic lenders alike, with the evident purpose of financing a contracting class on projects that are not bringing relief to the people. How is Irfaan Ali delivering productive national development to the people of this nation? Unless the non-oil economy grows consistently and persistently faster than this debt accumulation, Guyana risks seeing its oil wealth (currently held in the Natural Resource Fund), pledged away to banks and other creditors. This raises immediate and serious concerns about debt sustainability and future interest burdens, something which Mr. Christopher Ram continues to highlight for the
nation. Interest payments already rose by $5 billion between the first half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. At this pace, annual interest payments are projected to exceed $20 billion by yearend, a snowballing obligation that consumes ever more fiscal space and leaves less for the Guyanese people. That is money flowing to lenders, not to citizens. Dr. Ashni Singh is failing this nation as Minister of Finance by permitting his political leaders to raid the treasury without issuing the necessary fiscal advisories. This is not how a solid foundation is built for a nation. Over the past three years, these reckless policies have directly fuelled inflation and a runaway cost of living crisis, while the government deflects blame onto the Gulf war and Ukraine war rather than leveling with the people on their poor public financial policies. They have also crowded out private sector investment, which could have grown by an additional $70 billion over the past year had the government not absorbed so much new debt in the name of the people. The Guyanese people
should take nothing this administration says at face value. In real terms, they will be poorer next year than they were last year. Guyana's most talented professionals already recognise this, which is precisely why so many young, skilled citizens continue to seek opportunities in bettermanaged countries abroad. Our future is bleak. The PPP/C administration continues to mislead the uninformed public about the true nation of our country's finance. Future administration will be saddled with a humongous public debt that must be serviced. These reckless borrowing not only pawns future revenue to service the debt, but more importantly, it robs the citizens of services that must be curtailed to service the debt. President Ali needs to come clean. In his recent trip to New York he boasted of the transformation of the economy with the building of roads, hospitals, and schools. What he failed to inform his audience is the burgeoning debt he has recklessly placed on the necks of our children and grandchildren. Sincerely, Charles Sugrim
What Caribbean youth voices taught us about meaningful engagement Dear Editor, What does it actually mean to meaningfully engage young people in the decisions that affect their health and their lives? We u s e t h e w o r d "engage" until it loses meaning. We encourage people to be informed, vote, volunteer, speak up. But what are we really asking them to participate in? A meeting? A consultation? A survey? These are ways of taking part, but not the same as being meaningfully engaged in the place where you live. Knowing what is happening around you, understanding how decisions are made and recognising that the direction of your country is not simply someone else's concern, that is something deeper. But that possibility has never been equally available to everyone. A History We Inherit For us in the Caribbean, that question carries a particular history. For
generations, decisions about Caribbean societies were made by people who did not consider those living here equal participants in determining their own affairs. Colonialism was not only about political authority. It was about whose knowledge was considered legitimate, whose voices were respected, who was expected to follow rather than decide. Independence changed the formal structure of authority. It could not, by itself, teach people what it meant to become responsible for their own affairs. Questions about whose voices are heard, whose knowledge counts and who gets to participate in shaping decisions remain relevant today, including in health. Caribbean youth voices Within this context, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), with support from the Commonwealth Foundation, undertook Caribbean Youth Voices, Healthy Caribbean Futures,
an initiative to strengthen meaningful engagement of young people, including those living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), in health decisionmaking across CARICOM. The project responded to a regional reality: opportunities for youth participation in health decision-making remain limited. Unequal access to information, unfamiliarity with policymaking processes and few entry points can further constrain participation. So, the project began by listening. HCC undertook stakeholder interviews, youth consultations and a literature review to understand what meaningful engagement looks like in practice, the barriers that prevent it and what young people and those they engage with need to participate effectively. Young people, advocates, people living with NCDs, civil society and policymakers from 12 countries across the
Caribbean took part. Those perspectives became the foundation for the Guidance on Meaningful Engagement of Youth, Including Young People Living with NCDs in Health Decision-Making across CARICOM, launched in July 2026. It offers a shared understanding of meaningful engagement, examines the barriers to it and the conditions that enable it, and provides practical tools to help decision-makers assess their readiness and the different ways young people can participate, from consultation through to leadership. Building Capacity B u t a s h a r e d understanding is only one part of meaningful engagement. If young people are expected to participate in decision-making spaces, they also need opportunities to understand how those spaces work, develop relevant skills and build the (Continued on page 5)
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Guyana is poorer for the passing of these two men Dear Editor, Guyanese mourn the passing of two literary giants, namely Dr. Ian McDonald and Dr. Rovin Deodat, both of whom have excelled in their respective fields. Dr. Mc Donald was known for his deep and insightful writings and his love for poetry and Dr. Deodat for his contributions to broadcast journalism and mass communications.
Guyana is poorer for the passing of these two luminaries, both of whom will be missed for their contributions to the arts and literature. I take this opportunity to express my condolences to the relatives and friends of both of them. May their souls rest in peace! Regards, Hydar Ally
What Caribbean youth... From page 4 confidence to advocate for the issues that matter to them. This became the focus of the Caribbean Youth Voices Handbook and training activities. Created with young people, the Handbook helps them navigate decision-making spaces with greater clarity. In April, workshops were held in Barbados and Saint Lucia, followed by a regional virtual training in May. Participants strengthened skills in a d v o c a c y, l e a d e r s h i p , storytelling, communications and health-policy engagement while building regional connections. Entering the room The next question was what would happen when those young people entered actual decision-making s p a c e s . Tr a i n e d y o u t h engaged with NCD commissions, health, youth and education ministries, bringing their experiences and perspectives into conversations with those involved in decision-making. The project also created opportunities for young people, youth allies and regional partners to build a shared understanding of what meaningful engagement requires through intergenerational dialogue and sensitisation. Young people took on active roles in regional conversations, in social media advocacy and through the Caribbean Youth Voices: Art for Action competition, sharing their perspectives on youth leadership and meaningful participation. The competition's theme,
"Nothing For Us Without Us," captured the wider principle: young people should not simply be included in decisions affecting their health and wellbeing, but help shape them. What we learned Taken together, these experiences revealed that meaningful engagement cannot be reduced to a single consultation, training session or youth representative at a table. It is a process that demands listening, preparation, opportunity, relationships and accountability. Young people can build their confidence, knowledge and advocacy skills. But that preparation only matters if the spaces they enter are willing to meet them halfway. Those they engage with have a role in sharing information, being clear about what is open to influence, recognising different forms of knowledge and showing what happened as a result. The question ahead The question, then, is not whether young people have a voice. They do. The question is whether the spaces where decisions are made are prepared to recognise the knowledge they bring, take their participation seriously and allow it to shape what happens next. That is what Caribbean Youth Voices set out to explore: not simply how to invite young people into the room, but what it takes for their presence there to be meaningful. Sincerely, Jenée Farrell
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WIN MP resigns from parliament amid sexual misconduct investigations
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ember of Parliament (MP) Andre Lewis, representing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has officially tendered his resignation from the National Assembly following allegations made against him and an ongoing investigation. In a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir, MP, and dated October 2, 2026, Lewis confirmed that his resignation takes immediate effect upon the receipt of his correspondence at parliament building. Lewis stated that his decision was made in light of the allegations and the active inquiry currently underway. "Given the seriousness of the matter and the responsibilities attached to public office, I believe that resigning from the National Assembly is the appropriate course of action while the relevant processes are
ongoing," Lewis wrote in his letter to the Speaker. However, the outgoing parliamentarian emphasised that his departure should not be viewed as an acknowledgment of guilt. " F o r c l a r i t y, m y resignation should not be construed as an admission of wrongdoing or as a determination of guilt," Lewis noted, adding that he remains committed to due process and allowing the relevant authorities to complete their investigations. Lewis expressed gratitude to the citizens of Guyana for the opportunity to serve in the legislature and thanked the WIN party for its confidence during his tenure. The resignation was formally submitted in accordance with Article 156(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, which governs the
MP Andre Lewis r e s i gnation of Members of
Parliament. Further details regarding the nature of the allegations and the replacement process for the vacant parliamentary seat
PPP activist fired from Home Affairs Ministry after slapping Rubis pump attendant
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PP activist, Andika Ferrier has been fired from his job at the Ministry of Home Affairs after he was captured on CCTV allegedly slapping a female pump attendant at the Rubis gas station at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond confirmed Ferrier's dismissal during an appearance on an online programme. “Just yesterday there was an incident, unfortunately with one of our employees at the Ministry of Home Affairs, where he attacked a young lady,” Walrond said. Asked whether action would be taken against him, the minister said, “Oh, he will be charged. He is currently on station bail and my recommendation is that he be terminated.” Ferrier was subsequently dismissed
Fired: PPP activist, Andika Ferrier from his position. He is expected to face criminal charges.
The female pump attendant, Ashley Romacindo, alleged that Ferrier slapped her after she refused to assist him in loading seven gas cylinders onto his Canter truck. The incident was captured on the station's CCTV cameras. The footage reportedly shows Ferrier approaching Romacindo from behind following what appeared to be a verbal exchange before striking her, causing her to fall to the ground. She was subsequently assisted by colleagues. In an interview with Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, Romacindo alleged that Ferrier had verbally abused and threatened her before striking her. Romacindo reportedly suffered injuries and was taken to hospital following the incident. Ferrier was arrested and later released on station bail.
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Karimbaksh should step aside to allow probe into sexual assault allegation - Home Affairs Minister Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond on Friday revealed that an official investigation has commenced into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour against Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh, head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). The allegations were made by a serving female police inspector. They reportedly include multiple incidents of sexual assault, threats to her life and an alleged incident in which a firearm was pointed at her. The development follows several days of calls from political parties and civil society groups for
Karimbaksh to be removed from operational duties and placed on administrative leave while an independent investigation is conducted. Speaking during an online programme, Walrond said Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken informed her that a team has been established to investigate the allegations. “The investigation will entail getting statements from other persons whom they may think is appropriate to get statements from the accused, Deputy Commissioner Karimbaksh to hold a formal confrontation,” she said. Wa l r o n d s a i d t h e position held by Karimbaksh
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Faizal Karimbaksh as a deputy commissioner means that a specific procedure has to be
Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond
followed. She said the investigative process would determine
whether disciplinary or criminal action is warranted. “The confrontation has to be held with the team that is assigned and then after that confrontation then the matter will be adjudicated whether it is disciplinary action or criminal action that will be for the criminal investigating department to determine and this team who is doing the investigation,” Walrond said. The Guyana Police Force on Friday separately confirmed that it had received a report containing allegations of rape and threatening behaviour against a senior officer and that Hicken had established a team to conduct a thorough investigation. The Force did not name the officer in its statement, but Walrond identified Karimbaksh as the subject of the allegations. Walrond also made clear t h a t , i n h e r v i e w, Karimbaksh should be placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. “It is my opinion, and I feel strongly about it, that he should be put on leave until the investigation is done,” she said. However, she noted that the Police Service Commission (PSC), which is responsible for disciplinary action against senior police officers, is not currently constituted. “Since they [the PSC] are not in operation I think it’s a discussion we need to have with the Commissioner and myself as how we address that,” she said. Walrond also disclosed that the female officer who made the complaint has been transferred from SOCU at her request. In a subsequent Facebook post, the minister warned against public interference and speculation in the matter. “This matter will not be investigated or tried in the
court of public opinion,” Walrond said. “The law will not be ignored, nor will due process be bypassed. I have confidence in the competence and professionalism of the investigative team. They must be allowed to do their work independently and thoroughly, without public interference or prejudgment. Let the evidence guide the process. Let the law take its course,” she added. Meanwhile, calls have intensified for Karimbaksh to be placed on administrative leave pending a full and independent investigation. In a statement issued Thursday, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) said it was deeply concerned about the allegations against Karimbaksh and criticised the lack of immediate action by law-enforcement authorities. “Two days have passed without any appropriate action by the Police Force or the Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond. APNU expected faster, appropriate actions to address the allegations against Karimbaksh. We are now forced to add our stern advocacy that actions come fast and the law runs its c o u r s e w i t h o u t interference,” the party said. APNU said a senior police officer who exercises authority over investigators, subordinate ranks, sensitive information and lawenforcement resources should not remain in an operational command position while allegations of this gravity are being investigated. The party called on Wa l r o n d a n d t h e Commissioner of Police to take the necessary steps to have Karimbaksh placed on administrative leave pending completion of a full, impartial and independent investigation. APNU said such a measure would help protect the integrity of the investigation, prevent actual or perceived interference, safeguard the complainant and potential witnesses, preserve evidence and maintain public confidence in the Guyana Police Force. The party also called for the complainant to be protected against intimidation, retaliation or occupational disadvantage, and for relevant records, communications and other Continued on page 19
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How do we deal with disappointment? There was once a young man who had spent years preparing for what he believed would be the most important moment of his life. He studied late into the night. He sacrificed weekends. He turned down invitations from friends because he had a goal. When the opportunity finally came, he was certain that everything would fall into place. It did not. The position went to someone else. At first, he was stunned. Then came anger. Then embarrassment. Then the familiar parade of questions: Why me? What did I do wrong? Was all that effort wasted? Why does life
reward people who seem to have done less? For several days, he carried his disappointment everywhere he went. Finally, he asked me. I, in turn, asked Guru. I related what the young man had said, “I worked for this,” the young man complained. “I did everything I was supposed to do. And I still lost.” The Guru listened quietly. Then he said, “Perhaps the young man has confused disappointment with defeat. His disappointment is real, but you have not yet decided what it means.” I pondered on what the Guru had said.
We sometimes pretend that disappointment is a sign o f w e a k n e s s . We t e l l ourselves to “move on,” “forget about it,” or “don't let it bother you.” But disappointment is a perfectly human response when reality fails to meet our expectations. If you wanted something badly, worked hard for it and did not get it, you entitled to feel the loss. The important thing is not to build a permanent home inside that feeling. You may have been rejected, but you are not a reject. You may have failed at something, but you are not a failure. You may have lost an opportunity, but you have not lost every
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The less yuh explain de better A woman was interviewing a man for a position in she firm. She look pon he résumé and notice a four-year gap. “Sir,” she ask, “I notice you have a fouryear gap in your résumé. What were you doing during that time?” The man answer, “I was in Yale.” “Wonderful!” the woman exclaimed. “You are hired!” The man smile and say, “Thanks! I really need de job.” That story remind dem boys of how people does explain gaps in dem résumé in Guyana. Somebody apply fuh a senior position and de interviewer ask, “What were you doing between 2019 and 2023?” He say, “I was pursuing personal development.” Dem interviewer ask, “What kind of development?” He say, “I was developing patience waiting fuh somebody call me back.” Another man résumé say he has “extensive experience in strategic management.” When dem ask him where he get the experience, he say, “I manage strategically to avoid doing anything until somebody else does it.” Then you got the fellow who claim he is “proficient in Microsoft Office.” Dem boys ask he what is Microsoft Excel.
He say, “Is when Microsoft does excel.” But the funniest ones are the people who does put “team player” on dem résumé. Dem boys know one fella who is such a team player that whenever the work start, he does immediately look around fuh see who else could do it. And “excellent communication skills”? That could mean anything. Some people communication skills so good that they could spend 45 minutes talking and at the end nobody knows what they say. Dem boys once see a résumé where the applicant describe himself as “highly motivated.” When dem ask what motivates him, he say, “Salary.” Dem boys seh, at least the man honest. Because these days, getting a job is not always about what you know. Sometimes is about what the interviewer thinks you know. So, if you ever get a four-year gap in your résumé, remember de man from the story. Just tell dem: “I was at Yale.” But if dem ask which Yale, do not elaborate. Sometimes, dem boys seh, the less you explain, the better your chances of getting through the interview. Talk half. Leff half.
opportunity. Second, resist the temptation to turn disappointment into a verdict on yourself. One of the most terrible things we do to ourselves is to take a single event and make it evidence for a much larger conclusion. “I didn't get the job therefore I am not good enough. The relationship ended; therefore, nobody will ever love me. The business failed therefore I cannot succeed. Someone else was chosen, therefore I have no value.” Sometimes the better candidate gets overlooked. Sometimes, the better party loses. S o m e t i m e s circumstances change. Sometimes timing is wrong. Sometimes other people make decisions based on considerations we cannot see. And sometimes, frankly, we make mistakes. The mature response is not to deny any of these possibilities. It is to ask: What can I learn from what happened? That brings us to the third lesson. Separate what you can control from what you cannot. You cannot control whether someone chooses you. You cannot control another person's behaviour, the timing of an opportunity, the economy, the weather, or the unexpected turn that life sometimes takes. But you can control what you do next. You can improve your skills. You can make another application. You can apologise. You can try again. You can change direction. You can decide that this particular door closing will not persuade you to stop knocking on doors
altogether. And finally, Guru says, do not waste your disappointment. Every disappointment contains a question. What was I expecting? Why did this matter so much to me? Was my expectation realistic? What did this experience reveal about me? What should I do differently next time? S o m e t i m e s disappointment teaches humility. Sometimes it reveals that the thing we desperately wanted was not actually the thing we needed. And occasionally, what feels like a closed door turns out to be a redirection. That does not mean every disappointment is secretly a b l e s s i n g . S o m e disappointments are simply painful. Some losses remain losses. We should not insult genuine pain by wrapping it in a convenient slogan. But even when we cannot change what happened, we can decide what happens after it. Remember the young man in our story? A year later,
he encountered the person who had been chosen instead of him. The other person had struggled terribly in the new position and eventually left it. The young man had taken another opportunity, learned new skills and discovered a path he had never previously considered. He thought about the Guru's words. He had believed he had lost. What he had actually lost was only one possibility. Life had not ended. It had continued. And perhaps that is the secret of dealing with disappointment: Feel it. Learn from it. But do not let it define the rest of your story. (The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.)
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Visa revocations - Corruption and drug trafficking ties Bolivians carried a goodly fraction of those exposed and tarnished by U.S. visa revocations. Columbians, Ecuadorians, Peruvians all suffered the same fate. Judges. Prosecutors. A Police official. An attorney general. The allegations: corruption and involvement in the drug trafficking trade. All of them now have that 21st century mark of Cain branded across their foreheads. Visa cancelled. They stand as surefire cases of lepers to be shunned and blocked from interacting with regular folks. U.S. visa yanked. It’s heartening to
see the world’s policeman and prosecutor, the U.S., cleaning house. The U.S. must not be squeamish in its efforts to right wrongs. No selective seeing, no cherry-picking, please. Remember! True justice is blind. There are no special friends that are so exceptional as to be spared; the beneficiaries of a State Department wink and chuckle. Boys will be boys. Girls, too. My thanks in advance to the U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Excellency Nicole D. Theriot, for assistance in including this call, this counsel, in official
dispatches. When is the U.S. sweep through Latin America for money launderers, drug trade colluders, and corrupters going to reach South America? There is Guyana. A truckload of government officials involved in a litany of corrupt practices. And, let’s face it: the Guyana drug traffic businesstransshipment, facilitation, coverup-cannot survive without top-of-the-line government involvement. Pick a name. Bring out the visa revocation stamp. Have a prison uniform ready. If there is no confidence to
face the toothless, and previously useless, parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, then that gives an indication of how much the government and its people have on their heads. What they have done with hands. And how much they have to hide. If the promised anticorruption czar cannot be appointed over a year later, then there is that stable of corruption that will not be cleaned up. Assuming, of course, that the anticorruption creature is a real person. Meaning, an honest one that is untouchable, and is fearful of
no one. Not even a s o g g y e m p e r o r, clothes or no clothes. How to deal with corruption, if the major corrupters are many pay grades higher than the one identified to bring them to book? American presences in Guyana know all of this. Oil interests know this. Diplomatic presences know more than any Guyanese. The State Dept cannot be Justice John Marshall Harlan (the great dissenter), on the one hand; and Justice Clarence Thomas (the great condoner), on the other. I change tack. A short while back, Guyanese officials were the most favoured with a special welcome by U.S. law enforcement personnel at U.S. points of entry. No handcuffs or an ICE agent in the vicinity with a submachine gun at the ready. Just a quiet, private, chat. Now the official travellers out of Guyanese are all pure than fresh caught fish, but no less pungent on the senses. One can pick them up in the middle of a tornado at its peak (or blindfolded from any point of a Police criminal lineup). These guys and gals from Guyana carry more baggage than an army of Red Caps can handle. Evidence? Start with real estate. Want more?
Revisit those old Facebook happy hours when the rum flowed, the powder ran across the borders, and millions were so much that banks couldn’t handle them. So, the recipients just rolled in them. And rolled around with the generous. Not my words, but those of others. I want to know why the U.S. State Department, with Secretary Marco Rubio in charge, is so slow, so skittish, to get to Guyana. Is it because of the kid gloves treatment of American commerce, with Exxon’s standing most prominent? The exchange that is part of a quid pro quo. Give Exxon a free pass, and state gives Guyana’s brigade of corrupt officials a free get out of jail ticket. The symmetry is a rewarding two-way street. The U.S. State Dept is either an unbiased and unfettered judge of corruption, or I judge it an inseparable part o f G u y a n a ’s o f f i c i a l corruption class. Include that in the cable, please. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.
U.S. steps up pressure... From page 3 department vigilantly monitor Guyana and how the CCP may be working to subvert priorities in areas such as diplomacy, energy, and critical minerals,” Congressman Evans said. He claimed, “Both the president and the vice president have a long and public history of emphasising strategic alignment with China. This is exacerbated by the People’s Progressive Party, which itself is affiliated with the International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties, a pro-China assembly of international communist and socialist parties.” CHINA HITS BACK More recently, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana sharply rejected comments made by a United States State Department official who criticised projects undertaken by Chinese companies in Guyana and other countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, describing the remarks as “false,” politically motivated and an attack on normal China-Guyana economic cooperation. The Embassy’s response came after Juan Pablo Segura, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs used his personal account on X to highlight what he described as failures associated with Chinese state-owned companies operating in the region. “We have noted that a certain U.S. State Department official recently used his personal social media account to smear and attack projects undertaken by Chinese companies in Guyana,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy said. “Such remarks disregard the facts and constitute political manipulation and malicious smears against normal ChinaGuyana economic and trade cooperation. The Chinese Embassy in Guyana firmly opposes them.”
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Daniel Seeram in police custody, awaits bail hearing National Director of the Border Patrol Unit, and former Region Four Chairman and Daniel Seeram, on Friday, was found guilty of assaulting his ex-wife, Farzana Hamid, causing her actual bodily harm, and subsequently remanded to police custody following a flurry of emergency high court filings. The conviction was handed down by Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, stemming from an indictable charge converted for summary trial under the Administration of Justice Act. The court heard that on September 11, 2023, at a Cummings Lodge apartment shared by the couple at the time, Seeram physically assaulted Hamid following an evening out. Hamid testified that she was awakened in the early morning hours by sharp pain to her head caused by Seeram hitting her. When she attempted to video record the attack on her mobile phone, Seeram snatched the device, pelted it against the wall, and threw it into the toilet before repeatedly assaulting her. The court noted that Hamid sustained injuries including
swelling to her left eye, wrist, and upper left arm, alongside hematomas and soft tissue trauma to her left thigh, upper arm, and right b r e a s t . H a m i d acknowledged scratching Seeram during the ordeal as she attempted to defend herself before he armed himself with a firearm and departed the heavily damaged apartment. Both parties subsequently lodged reports at the Turkeyen Police Station. In her ruling, Magistrate Gibbs rejected Seeram’s defence that he had merely executed a single push to exit the apartment while portraying his former wife as the jealous aggressor. The magistrate found Seeram to be evasive under crossexamination and highlighted key inconsistencies in the defence’s claims, including unproven allegations that Hamid had fallen while intoxicated or self-inflicted her injuries, neither of which appeared in his initial statement to the police. Ruling that Hamid was a credible witness to the truth whose injuries directly aligned with her account of the assault, Magistrate Gibbs declared that the court was satisfied beyond a reas o n ab le d o u bt that Seeram had not acted in self-
defence and that the force used far exceeded a single push. Following the verdict, Magistrate Gibbs issued directions for a probation report, a victim impact statement, and written submissions on aggravating and mitigating factors ahead of a November 2, 2026 sentencing date. The magistrate ordered Seeram remanded to prison until that date, prompting immediate oral applications from defence attorney Nigel Hughes, who urged the court to reconsider. Hughes pointed to Seeram’s clean criminal record, his unblemished court attendance throughout the trial, and his critical executive role as National Coordinator of the Border Patrol Unit, which involves weekly briefings with the president, arguing that immediate incarceration would cause severe public disruption. Prosecutor Ganesh Hira indicated that the State would be guided by the c o u r t ’s d i s c r e t i o n b u t requested weekly police reporting conditions should liberty be granted. Magistrate Gibbs ultimately refused to alter her order, stating that no statutory grounds for bail under
Section 9 of the Bail Act had been established. Seeram was then guided to sit in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court’s police outpost while the prison van which came at 1:30pm left without the convicted criminal. Events moved rapidly later in the afternoon, attorneys Nigel Hughes, Kiswana Jefford, Tifaine Rutherford, Nadia Gomes, and Jacinta Cave of Hughes, Fields & Stoby filed an urgent Fixed Date Application for Judicial Review in the High Court under Case File 2026/894HC-FDA-DEM-CIV. The 18-page filing named Magistrate Abigail Gibbs as respondent, alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney General of Guyana as interested parties. The application argues that Magistrate Gibbs erred in law by misconstruing Section 9 of the Bail Act as placing an onus on the defence to disprove grounds for refusal, failed to engage w i t h c o u n s e l ’s s e v e n substantive arguments, acted
Convicted wife beater, Daniel Seeram irrationally under W e d n e s b u r y unreasonableness principles, and breached Seeram’s constitutional rights to liberty and protection of the law under Articles 139 and
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Guyana lags C’bean in breast cancer survival despite oil wealth - APNU The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Friday raised concerns over Guyana’s breast cancer survival rate, highlighting a gap between the country’s rapidly growing wealth and the health outcomes of its citizens. Former Minister of H e a l t h , D r. K a r e n Cummings said APNU joins breast cancer survivors, their families, healthcare workers and communities across Guyana in raising
awareness, encouraging early detection and remembering those who have lost their lives to the disease. She said Breast Cancer Awareness Month should prompt a fundamental question: Are Guyanese becoming healthier and living longer, better lives as the country earns more from oil? Cummings cited World Health Organization (WHO) data showing that Guyana’s
five-year breast cancer survival rate for women diagnosed between 2017 and 2021 was in the 60–69% range. The WHO’s 2026 global estimates put the median five-year net survival at 77.8%, while the rate for the Region of the Americas was 88.5% and 87.3% for high-income countries. “Five-year survival simply tells us the percentage of women diagnosed with breast cancer
who are still alive five years after diagnosis. It does not mean that a woman is cancer free after five years or that she will only live for five years. However, it tells us something about how well the health system is working if there is improvement in health system performance and if there is accelerated growth in health access,” Dr. Cummings said. She explained that survival is influenced by how quickly a patient is
Former Minister of Health, Dr. Karen Cummings diagnosed, how soon treatment begins, access to surgery, radiotherapy and drugs, completion of treatment and the quality of follow-up care. Cummings said the figures show that Breast Cancer Awareness Month cannot focus solely on wearing pink and encouraging women to conduct self-examinations. She said the entire system must be examined, from detection and diagnosis to treatment and survival. Among the questions that must be answered, she said, are how many eligible women are being appropriately screened, at what stage breast cancer is being diagnosed, how long women wait after an abnormal finding to receive a confirmed diagnosis, and how long they wait after diagnosis before treatment begins. “Another important consideration,” she said, “is whether more Guyanese women are surviving breast cancer.” Cummings linked the issue to Guyana’s rapid economic growth. “That brings us to the bigger issue. We are all aware that Guyana today is not the Guyana of ten years ago. According to the World Bank, GDP per capita reached approximately US$32,400 in 2025,” she said. The world bank currently reports Guyana’s 2025 GDP per capita at US$32,413.80. Cummings said Guyana now has greater economic resources to address health challenges and should therefore assess its performance against countries with fewer resources per person. She also pointed to life expectancy as another measure of whether economic growth is translating into improved living conditions. “The average life expectancy of a Guyanese citizen is approximately 70 years, compared with 76 years in Barbados, 74 years in Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname, and around 72
years in Jamaica,” she said. “Hence, the issue that is being raised here is the life expectancy of our citizens. Our economy has been transformed much faster than some of the basic indicators of the lives of our people.” Cummings said breast cancer was only one example of the broader health challenges facing Guyana. She cited a 2019 Pan American Health O r g a n i z a t i o n ( PA H O ) estimate that a 30-year-old Guyanese had a 29.2% probability of dying before age 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease. She compared that figure with approximately 14% across the Americas, 16.0% in Barbados, 16.9% in Jamaica, 17.1% in Trinidad and Tobago and 22.7% in Suriname. “This is not a number we should be proud of or comfortable with,” Cummings said. She also questioned whether the level of government spending on health is producing measurable improvements in the lives of Guyanese. Cummings pointed to the national budget of approximately G$1.558 trillion, of which G$161.1 billion is allocated to health, representing about 10.3% of total budgeted expenditure. While welcoming investments in hospitals, equipment, medicines and healthcare workers, she said the Government must also examine the outcomes of that spending. “What outcomes are we getting from the money? Are we getting value for money? These investments are inadequate and are not improving the lives of Guyanese,” she said. Cummings also cited WHO data showing that current health expenditure is approximately 4.9% of GDP in Guyana, compared with 5.7% in Suriname, 7.2% in Jamaica and 8.1% in Barbados. APNU is calling for a Continued on page 19
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A new era for Guyana’s automotive industry
HSM Motors officially launches GAC Motor and AION Electric Vehicles in Guyana
CORNER RED ROAD & HEROES HIGHWAY – HSM Motors has officially announced its landmark appointment as the authorised dealer for Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) and its dedicated pureelectric division, AION, in Guyana. This milestone partnership introduces a world-class ecosystem of five advanced internal combustion engine (ICE), and battery electric vehicles (BEV) to local roads simultaneously. Known globally as “The Japanese Manufacturer of China,” GAC has built its formidable reputation through long-standing manufacturing joint ventures with industry giants: Honda (since 1998), Toyota (since 2004), Hino (since 2007), and Mitsubishi (since 2012). By adopting the ultra-high Quality, Durability, and Reliability (Q/D/R) standards, rigorous testing methods, and manufacturing philosophies of Toyota and Honda, GAC delivers a lineup engineered to inspire absolute buyer confidence. Unmatched Peace of Mind: Guyana’s Best Warranty To solidify its commitment to local consumers, HSM Motors is backing the new fleet with the most comprehensive vehicle protection plan in the country: - 8-Year / 160,000 km Bumper-toBumper Warranty on all vehicles. - 200,000 km Warranty Protection specifically covering EV battery components. - 4 Million+ Kilometers of Durability Testing conducted by GAC before any product launch to guarantee exceptional realworld performance for at least 10 years. Further driving buyer security, GAC has been recognised as the #1 Chinese Brand in 3-Year Residual Value (Best Resale Value) in 2026, heavily outperforming competitors
in long-term asset retention. Seamless Parts Support from Panama Within 2 Weeks Addressing a historical pain point for local drivers switching to new automotive brands, HSM Motors has established a robust supply chain infrastructure. GAC’s centralised regional warehouse in Panama ensures that genuine replacement parts can be efficiently sourced and delivered to Guyana within two weeks, minimising vehicle downtime and ensuring total peace of mind. Executive Statements on the GAC Brand Mikhail Hosein, CEO of HSM Motors, emphasised the strategic importance of bringing the GAC brand to the local market: “Bringing a new brand to Guyana requires far more than just great vehicles; it requires an unbreakable infrastructure and a product that speaks for itself. When we looked at the global automotive landscape, GAC Motor stood out undeniably. They aren’t just another manufacturer, they are the benchmark for quality in their region, rightfully earning the title of ‘The Japanese
Manufacturer of China.’ Their decades of joint ventures with Toyota and Honda have ingrained a culture of absolute precision, safety, and durability into their manufacturing DNA. We chose to partner with GAC because their internal combustion and AION electric vehicles represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering, design, and technological innovation. At HSM Motors, we have built our legacy on trust and reliability. We are backing this phenomenal GAC lineup with fully stocked parts departments, highly trained diagnostic technicians, and localised warranties that set a new benchmark for the local industry. Our drivers are getting world-class vehicles they can truly depend on, fully protected by the HSM legacy.” Tariq Amjad, CEO of Motorworld SXM (regional supplier), highlighted GAC’s global standing and technological superiority: “GAC is a true global automotive powerhouse, consistently ranking among the world’s largest companies on the Fortune Global 500 list. But it is their relentless
commitment to engineering excellence that truly sets them apart from the competition. GAC’s in-house R&D and their strategic utilization of components from the top 18 global automotive suppliers, including Bosch, D e n s o , a n d To y o t a - o w n e d A I S I N transmissions, result in vehicles that rival the best legacy brands in the world. They have dominated the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for eight consecutive years for a reason. Furthermore, their AION division is currently reshaping the global EV landscape, proving that eco-friendly mobility can also deliver high performance, cutting-edge battery safety, and absolute luxury. We are proud to partner with HSM Motors to deliver these award-winning vehicles to Guyana, backed by a world-class parts network out of Panama that ensures unparalleled product support. This is more than a launch; it is a massive upgrade for the Caribbean automotive market.” Award-Winning Engineering & The New Vehicle Lineup GAC’s pursuit of excellence is continuously validated by global metrics, having been rated by J.D. Power as the #1 Best Quality Chinese Brand for 8 consecutive years. In 2024, AION was notably rated the #1 Highest Quality EV brand in China, navigating the world’s most competitive EV market with superior battery technology and smart-driving capabilities. Experience the Future of Mobility Today The entire GAC and AION fleet is now available for viewing and test drives at HSM Motors. Contact & Location Information: Address: Corner Red Road & Heroes Highway Phone: 632-1068 Email: guyanagac@gmail.com
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Guyana ahead of CHOGM 2026 British, Guyanese, and Commonwealth military personnel. His Majesty is scheduled to meet with elected leaders from the
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to make an official visit to Guyana late this month as part of their Autumn Tour, Royal Communications announced today. The two-day visit, scheduled for October 29–30, comes ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda and coincides with a major milestone: six decades of bilateral relations between Guyana and the United Kingdom. During the visit, the royal couple will participate in engagements highlighting bilateral trade, environmental conservation, cultural heritage, and historical ties between the two nations. The tour begins on Thursday, October 29, when King Charles meets with President Dr.
Irfaan Ali at State House. The leaders will later host a State reception in the State House gardens alongside community leaders to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations. On Friday, October 30, the King will engage with local stakeholders and members of the British commercial sector. The session will focus on trade, joint investments, and Guyana’s economic trajectory - now recognised as one of the fastest-growing globally. The King will also fulfill several ceremonial, historical, and civic engagements: As Patron of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the King will join local veterans and citizens at the Georgetown (Rabbit Walk) Memorial to honour fallen
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Five remanded for murder of labourer
Murder accused being escorted from the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Friday Five relatives were on Friday remanded to prison for the murder of 23-year-old labourer Chittesh Sukhai of Friendship Village, Corentyne, who was fatally chopped on Monday. Housewife Zynette Baichu, 47; her sons, Mohan “Anil” Narine, 22, and Gowcharran “Terry” Narine, 26, a construction worker; 29-yearold Mahendra “Spoil Pop”
Budhram; and 19-year-old Kumar “Aji” Jailall, also a construction worker, appeared at the Whim M a g i s t r a t e ’s C o u r t b e f o r e Magistrate Tuanna Hardy. The five, all of whom reside at Friendship Village, are accused of murdering Sukhai, also known as “Rohan”, on September 28, 2026, at Friendship Village. They were not required to enter
pleas to the indictable charge. Attorney Ryan Crawford represented Baichu and Gowcharran, while the other three accused were unrepresented. Speaking without a lawyer, Mohan told the magistrate that it was his first time appearing before a court. Crawford told the court that Gowcharran is married, has one
Zynette Baichu, 47 child and another on the way, and was also before the court for the first time. Regarding Baichu, Crawford said he had anticipated something other than a murder charge against her. The other accused also indicated that they were first-time offenders before the court. The prosecution told the court that legal advice has been sought
and that it is awaiting the postmortem examination report on Sukhai, as well as reports from the forensic laboratory. After a court session lasting just under 15 minutes, the five were remanded to prison until November 9, when the matter will resume. Police have stated that Sukhai and a female relative were involved Continued on page 19
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Guyana lags C’bean in breast cancer survival despite... From page 14 change in how national development is measured, including the annual publication of what it calls a G u y a n a H u m a n Development Scorecard.
Cummings said the scorecard should present, in simple language, where Guyana stands on breast cancer survival and other development indicators. It should show where
Guyana stood in 2015, where it is today, where it needs to be by 2030, and how the country compares with the Caribbean and the wider world, she said. She added that the
Karimbaksh should step aside to... From page 8 potential evidence to be secured. “No police rank is too senior for investigation. No office is too powerful to be held accountable,” APNU said. Tamùkke Feminists has also called for an independent investigation outside the Guyana Police Force’s chain of command. The women’s rights group said it was deeply disturbed by the allegations and what it described as the initial silence and inaction by the Police Force and the state. The group called for Karimbaksh to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation and for protective measures to be put in place for the complainant. Political parties and lawmakers have also joined the calls for action. We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) MP Toshana Famey-Corlette, Forward Guyana Movement MP Amanza Walton-Desir and
the Alliance For Change have all called for Karimbaksh to be removed from operational duties while the allegations are independently investigated. The Guyana Police Force has said the investigation will be conducted professionally, impartially and in accordance with established procedures, while stressing that due process will be afforded to all parties involved. One important edit: I deliberately did not repeat “the confrontation” as though that is unquestionably the legally required procedure. Walrond used that language, so I attributed it to her. There is already public reporting raising a legal question about how a “formal confrontation” would operate under Guyana’s Sexual Offences Act, so it’s safer journalistically not to turn the Minister’s description into an independent statement of law.
Five remanded for murder of... From page 18 in an argument, after which several males reportedly arrived at the location armed with cutlasses. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:40 a.m. According to initial findings, Sukhai was chopped several times about his body before he fled the location and collapsed in a nearby yard. He was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. His body was subsequently taken to Ramoo’s Funeral Home pending a postmortem examination. Sukhai’s mother had told reporters that the incident may have stemmed from a
physical confrontation between her son and his aunt in August. She said the aunt had slapped Sukhai, who retaliated. Following that incident, she said, her son received multiple death threats. On the day of the fatal attack, the mother said Sukhai was entering his yard through an opening in the fence when the cutlasswielding men allegedly pounced on him and began chopping him. She further alleged that she witnessed the attack and claimed that it was prompted by Sukhai’s aunt, who instructed that he be killed. Two cutlasses suspected to have been used in the attack were recovered by police at the scene. Sukhai died from multiple incise wounds.
national budget should then be aligned with the expected outcomes. “For breast cancer, APNU believes we need clear targets for cancer communication, screening, early diagnosis, waiting times for treatment and survival,” Cummings said. She called for adequate d i a g n o s t i c c a p a c i t y, pathology services, cancer s p e c i a l i s t s , s u r g e r y, radiotherapy and access to medicines required for modern cancer treatment. Patients, she said, should be able to access these services whether they live in
Georgetown, along the coast or in the Hinterland. “There is a need for a proper national health education plan. APNU believes that our investment in health must educate Guyanese, resulting in a healthier population. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, that is the challenge we put before the Government,” she said. Cummings said the resources currently available to Guyana should be used through appropriate policies and budgetary measures, with measurable human development targets
established and results published. She also said Guyanese should be able to participate in decisions concerning their health and the country’s broader development. “The success of this period will not be based simply on how much oil we have produced; how large our GDP grows or how much money the Government has spent. Success for Guyanese will be when Guyanese enjoy optimum health, enjoy longevity, add life to years and years to life and are living healthier, longer, and better lives,” Dr. Cummings said.
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Minister Manickchand warns contractors of penalties for delays in Le Repentir Cemetery clean-up
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, met with the contractors responsible for cleaning the Le Repentir Cemetery on Thursday.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to... From page 17 During a tour of a Georgetown botanical gardens, the King will observe municipal conservation projects and meet youth environmental club leaders active in sustainability initiatives. The King will meet with scientists, innovators, and leaders from forest communities to examine local efforts in biodiversity protection and ecological restoration. Discussions will highlight the ongoing work of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development, a preserve encompassing nearly 371,000 hectares of tropical forest. His Majesty has served as the centre’s Patron since 2000, following his first visit to the facility as Prince of Wales. The visit will conclude along the Georgetown seawall, where the King will
participate in the Wilton Park Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative Dialogue. While at the coastal embankment, he will review coastal protection initiatives, including coastal mangrove restoration programmes designed to mitigate erosion and support local marine ecosystems. This marks the King’s first return to Guyana since February 2000. Guyana forms one leg of the Royal Autumn Tour running from October 27 to November 4, which also includes an official visit to The Bahamas. The tour precedes CHOGM 2026, scheduled for November 1- 4 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Convening under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” the summit will gather heads of state, business leaders, and civil society representatives from all 56 member nations.
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Thursday warned contractors undertaking clean-up works at Le Repentir Cemetery that failure to complete the projects within the stipulated timeframe will attract penalties. During an on-site meeting with the contractors, Manickchand stressed that persons who accept government contracts must be prepared to fulfil their obligations and deliver work within the agreed timelines and to the required standards. She urged contractors who are unable to meet the deadlines not to accept the work, emphasising the importance of completing the projects on time, given their impact on citizens. Particular attention was
placed on improving access for persons visiting the cemetery to pay their respects to deceased loved ones. Manickchand noted that persons already dealing with difficult circumstances should not have to contend with poor conditions simply to reach their loved ones. The works are expected to be completed within one week of the signing of the contracts, which is anticipated within the next 48 to 72 hours. The minister also outlined specific requirements for the execution of the works, making it clear that no debris is to be burnt. Engineers are expected to provide further instructions on the proper removal and disposal of the waste. Existing trees are also to
be preserved as far as possible and properly maintained as part of the clean-up exercise. A team from the ministry is expected to visit the site to identify and mark the respective lots, ensuring that each contractor is clear about the specific area for which they are responsible. The contractors were selected from among persons registered on the Government of Guyana’s National Procurement and Te n d e r A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Board (NPTAB) portal for small contracts. The system has already provided employment opportunities to more than 4,000 persons. Manickchand reiterated that accountability, timely execution and consideration for the people who use these spaces must remain central to the delivery of the works.
Daniel Seeram in police custody... From page 11 S. Lall appeared for the respondent and advised the court that the State held no objection to the application for bail pending sentence. However, Justice Persaud-Singh noted the legal restraints governing judicial review at this preliminary stage and ruled that the court required the magistrate’s formal memorandum of reasons alongside an Affidavit of Defence from the Attorney General before determining the release application. Justice Persaud-Singh ordered that Seeram remain in custody and be held in the lockups at the Sparendaam Police Station over the weekend pending the full hearing of the judicial review application, which has been set for Monday, October 5, 2026, at
11:30 a.m. Simultaneously, at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court compound, convicted Seeram sat unhandcuffed in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court’s Police outpost, for over five hours. During which time Kaieteur News observed Seeram received visitors from by persons believed to be his brother, his driver, his mother, and two other individuals. At around 5pm, police officers instructed gathering media representatives to leave the premises. Convicted Seeram was then seen unhandcuffed as officers hurriedly rushed him from the court’s police outpost into the Sparendaam Police Station, during which time he continued to receive visits from local social media influencers.
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G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after U.S. pressure (Reuters) - Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves and pledged to refrain from energy export restrictions after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. led a pressure campaign on the European Union to draw down diesel inventories, with the Trump administration warning that failure to act could lead to a U.S. ban on diesel exports. Such a ban could sharply reduce supplies to Europe, which has become increasingly reliant on U.S. diesel, and potentially inflict high economic costs on the bloc.Trump is seeking to cool surging fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump told reporters at the White House before departing for Alabama that the U.S. would not impose a diesel export ban. He said the plan was never really on the table, even though in the past two weeks he said several times that such a ban was under consideration, and that he supported the idea. "Europe has a lot of diesel, and they're going to be making a major world contribution, and so are we. And we're not going to be doing the export ban. We're going to be doing what we're supposed to do," Trump said. The Iran war sparked the biggest emergency stock release ever of 400 million
French President Emmanuel Macron (C) speaks next to French Presidential advisor Emmanuel Bonne (L), France's Economy, Finance and Industry Minister Roland Lescure, Secretary-General of the Office of the President of the French Republic Pierre-Andre Imbert and Camille Morfouace de Broucker following a video conference with G7 leaders from the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on October 2.
barrels in March, coordinated by the International Energy Agency. "Taking into account commitments that have already been fulfilled, we will implement our commitments with a coordinated release through the IEA of 100 million barrels," the G7 said in a joint statement. It was uncertain how much of the petroleum in the new agreement would come from what remains from the March pact. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said this week that members had released about two-thirds of the 400-million-barrel agreement. The release will begin immediately and last four months, with a substantial amount of diesel to be
released within 20 days by G7 members and partners, the statement said. It did not provide a breakdown of the volumes of crude, diesel and other products to be released or say which countries would participate. "We will convene in the context of the IEA in the coming days to discuss the possibility of additional diesel releases as necessary," the statement added. "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately," Trump wrote in a on Truth Social. CAREER-LOW RATINGS Trump is seeking to bring down fuel prices as he faces a career-low 32% approval rating in a Reuters/Ipsos
poll, with voters particularly concerned about the cost of living. The poll, conducted 17th-20th September, found that just 17% of Americans a p p r o v e d o f Tr u m p ' s handling of the cost of living. The administration has made lowering energy prices a central focus as it seeks to ease the impact of the Iran war and high fuel costs on consumers and dieseldependent industries such as trucking and farming. The White House is preparing an executive order to tackle record-high U.S. diesel prices that could be unveiled as early as next week, two people familiar with the process said. The order is expected to include measures to expand the use of tax-exempt reddyed diesel and other tax changes to lower fuel costs,
the people said. Details are still being worked out and could change. EXPORT BAN OFF TABLE The G7 statement said member countries would refrain from imposing export restrictions on energy products among themselves, a move that could ease pressure on the Trump administration to impose a U.S. diesel export ban. "This is a political statement rather than a specific and binding commitment with the large headline number intended to persuade President Trump not to impose a diesel export ban," analysts at Energy Aspects said in a note. Europe has boosted its imports of U.S. diesel this year as the Iran war disrupted supply from Gulf
producers.EU governments had discussed on Friday a proposal by France for European countries to release 50 million barrels of diesel, and for IEA members to release 50 million barrels of crude oil, three sources familiar with the discussions said. A 50-million-barrel release of diesel would equate to approximately 17% of the E U's total emergency stocks of diesel and gasoil, Eurostat data showed, or about 3% of the bloc's annual consumption. U.S. diesel futures fell after reports of the stockrelease discussions by 3.25% to $4.49 a gallon. Benchmark European diesel futures fell by roughly $83 per metric ton, down 5.75%, LSEG data showed.
CAL resumes Caracas flights, adds Tobago-Toronto service (Trinidad Express) Caribbean Airlines will resume commercial passenger flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela, from October 31, restoring direct air links between the neighbouring countries.The national airline is also expanding its Canadian connectivity, with a new weekly non-stop service between Tobago and Toronto beginning October 25. Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Senator Eli Zakour made the announcements in a ministerial statement in the Senate on Friday, as he outlined a series of new routes, airlines and air services agreements which he said were strengthening Trinidad and Tobago's regional and international connectivity.The resumption of the Caracas service comes amid renewed air links between the two countries.Zakour said the restored
service would facilitate both business and leisure travel. Tobago-Toronto direct service From October 25, Caribbean Airlines will introduce a weekly non-stop flight between Tobago and Toronto, Canada.The service will operate on Sundays and is expected to strengthen Tobago's access to one of its key international tourism markets ahead of the peak winter travel period.Zakour said the direct connection would support family travel and tourism while strengthening air connectivity between Tobago and Canada. Caribbean Airlines will also operate charter flights between Trinidad and Panama from December 1, 2026, to February 9, 2027.Those flights will operate on selected Tuesdays and Fridays, providing additional travel options
over the Christmas and Carnival periods and supporting tourism and trade. New airlines coming The minister said the country's aviation expansion extended beyond Caribbean Airlines, with several carriers either entering or expanding their presence in the Trinidad and Tobago market. WINair began twice-weekly flights between St Maarten and Trinidad in February, while interCaribbean Airways started operating four flights weekly between Barbados and Trinidad in March.Contour Airlines is scheduled to begin twice-weekly service between Dominica and Trinidad on October 5, while Surinam Airways is expected to start twice-weekly scheduled service between Suriname and Trinidad in November.
CAL's $128M IN LOSSES: Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Eli Zakour.
Zakour said the developments demonstrated that progress was being made beyond simply signing aviation agreements. Seven air services agreements approved The Minister announced that the Government has approved seven Air Services Agreements involving Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ghana,
Panama and Rwanda. Five have already been signed. The agreement with Rwanda was signed in September 2025 and the Dominican Republic agreement in May this year. Three more - with Ghana, Panama and Chile - were signed between September 21 and 23. Zakour described the signing of (Continued on page 23)
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Saturday October 03, 2026 FRANCISCO Respondent TO: JOMO SAN FRANCISCO WOOLFORD (Last Known Address) Maracas Drive 19 G Cole Bay, St. Maarten TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th day of September, 2026 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by LAVERN NATASHA WOOLFORD nee HARRY, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 14th day of September, 2026, the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur Newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation in Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition through the ELitigation Portal https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your Access Code is X9h7YF. TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 18th day of November, 2026 at 9:00am before the Honourable Madam Justice Simone Morris via Zoom or inperson at Court 8. Meeting ID: 882 1097 6231 Passcode: Court12 IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service/Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 2:30pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 28th day of September, 2026.
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2026/190-FD-APN-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. 190 BETWEEN: (CRAWFORD) RUSSHEL AYANA Applicant -and(NELSON) TODD JULIUS Respondent TO: TODD JULIUS NELSON Address: Unknown TAKE NOTICE that on the 4th day of August, 2026 Application Relating to Child was filed against you by RUSSHEL AYANA CRAWFORD, the Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire, you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized Attorney-atLaw at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to respond to this Application, then upon receipt of the certified copy, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), and Answer via the online portal, ( h t t p s : / / ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy) within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is cyDed7. TAKE NOTICE that the matter is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday, the 23rd day of October 2026 at 9:00 am before the Honourable Madam Justice Mandisa Breedy at Court 2 and/or in person or virtually. Meeting ID: 253 814 981 413 509 Passcode: Nr637NS3 IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgment of service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, and Answer, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make an Order it considers appropriate. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts, Georgetown, Demerara. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 17th day of September 2026.
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LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA HIGH COURT JURISDICTION: COMMERCIAL DIVISION Case Number: 2026/167-HCCD-FDA-DEM-CIV Submitted Date: 2026/09/10 BETWEEN: PARTY’S NAME: FRANK SANICHARA INC PARTY TYPE: APPLICANT and PARTY’S NAME: KAWALL RAMRAJ PARTY TYPE: RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE that the FRANK SANICHARA INC, APPLICANT has filed the attached proceedings on the Supreme Court of Guyana Electronic Litigation Portal. The authorisation code to access these proceedings for the KAWALL RAMRAJ is zYc55v. These proceedings can only be accessed through the Electronic Litigation Portal. If you intend to defend this case, you or your Attorney-at-Law must access the case to file a defence or answer utilising the authorisation code on the Electronic Litigation Portal or by visiting the Service Bureau at the relevant High Court Registries in Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice. Dated 2026/09/10 The Registry is located at the Law Courts, (Georgetown, Demerara, or New Amsterdam, Berbice, or Suddie, Essequibo). The Office is open to the public between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays, except holidays. Dated: September 29, 2026. Coram: Nicola Pierre J. Hearing without a hearing. Appearances: LP Haymant Ramdhani. UPON READING the Without Notice of Application and Affidavit in Support by FRANK SANICHARA INC. represented by Company Secretary ASIF SUKHU, sworn to on the 25th September 2026; ON READING Application without Notice and the Affidavits in Support thereof AND UPON CONSIDERING the Application; THIS COURT ORDERS AND DIRECTS— (1) that personal service upon the Respondent of the Fixed Date Application, Affidavit in Support, the Notice of Appointment of Attorney-at-Law and the Information for Court Use, all filed herein in this High Court Action be and hereby dispensed with; (2) that the Applicant is hereby granted leave to effect service of the Fixed Date Application, Affidavit in Support, the Notice of Appointment of Attorney-at-Law and the
Information for Court Use, all filed herein in this High Court Action, together with this Honourable Court’s Authorisation Code and a copy of this Order on the Respondent as follows: (a) by way of publication of a notice of the proceedings in two (2) consecutive Saturday Issues of Stabroek News, a newspaper of general circulation; and (b) by sending the aforesaid documents to him by a prepaid registered post within fourteen (14) days of the date of this order to: Kawall Ramraj Lot 111 North Klein Pouderoyen West Bank Demerara Guyana (3) that the substituted service by way of publication of a notice in two (2) Saturday Issues of Stabroek News, is deemed to have been effected 14 (fourteen) days after the second and final publication; (4) that the substituted service by way of post is deemed to have been effected 14 (fourteen) days after the date of postage; (5) that an Affidavit of service exhibiting the publications and the registered post acknowledgment receipt sworn by the Attorney-atLaw for the Applicant shall be accepted as proof of service; (6) that this matter is adjourned to October 16th 2026 at 9:30 am on Microsoft Teams meeting. Join: https:// teams.microsoft.com/meet/ 281718968318764?p=JHs61R WZfqWrMCy1EN Meeting ID: 281 718 968 318 764 Passcode: Aa3He2I
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2026/43-HC-CD-FDA-DEMCIV IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA (COMMERCIAL JURISDICTION) COURT FILE NO. 2026/43-HC-CDFDA-DEM-CIV BETWEEN: ASIF I. ALI SARASWATI D. HIRA Applicants -andR A B I N D R E R D AT H SOEKHAI Respondent NOTICE: TO: R A B I N D R E R D AT H SOEKHAI Lot 147 Block Y, Cornelia Ida West Coast Demerara, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed on the 26th day of February, 2026, against you by ASIF I. ALI and SARASWATI D. HIRA, in the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara, where the Applicants asks for: a) An order that the Respondent forthwith pays to the Applicants the sum of Five Million Five Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($5,530,000.00), the said sum being monies due, owing and payable to the Applicants under Promissory
CAL resumes Caracas flights... From page 21 three agreements within three days, and five within approximately one year, as an “unprecedented level of progress” in expanding Trinidad and Tobago's bilatNote dated the 5th day of June, 2024; b) Interest on the sum of Five Million Five Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($5,530,000.00), pursuant to Section 12 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Chap 6:02, at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum ($909 per day) from the 5th day of December, 2024 to the date of judgment and thereafter at the rate of four percent (4%) per annum ($606 per day) until fully paid; c) costs; d) such further or other reliefs as the Court may deem just. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 25th day of June, 2026, the Applicants are directed to effect service of this application on you by publication of a Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of the Kaieteur News Newspaper, or a newspaper in general circulation in the Republic of Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Application, you must forthwith, within 28 (twenty-eight) days after the second and final publication, enter an Appearance thereto, and serve an Affidavit in Defence on MR. GANESH A. HIRA whose address for service and place of business is at 78 Hadfield & Breda Streets, Georgetown, Guyana, Tele#: 223-4447, and file same to this cause in the Registry of the High Court at Georgetown via the High Court’s eLitigation online platform with the use of the authorisation code: ZUJnPE not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorney-at-Law must appear at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file an Affidavit in Defence and/ or if you fail to appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Fixed Date Application is adjourned to the 19th day of October, 2026 at 10am before the Honourable Madam Justice Priscilla Chandra-Hanif via Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https:// teams.microsoft.com/meet/ 296714274199447?p=PFr7 u30kY056XT7i2 Meeting ID: 296 714 274 199 447 Passcode: 6Aa6uU9b Dated this the 23rd day of September, 2026.
eral aviation framework. He said the agreements provide the framework for increased passenger and cargo connectivity and are intended to support tourism and trade while deepening aviation links with the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. National Helicopter expanding at Piarco Zakour also announced an expansion by National Helicopter Services Limited, which currently operates from its base at Camden, Couva. The company is expected to open an office at Piarco International Airport on October 7. The minister said the new presence at Piarco would support the continued growth and development of the company's operations. Zakour said that taken together, the five signed Air Services Agreements, the entry of new airlines, Caribbean Airlines' network expansion and wider aviation-sector developments represented progress towards strengthening the country's position as a regional aviation hub. “They mean more options for the travelling public, stronger links with our regional and international partners, and greater opportunities for tourism, trade, business and investment,” he said. He said the Government remained committed to expanding Trinidad and Tobago's air connectivity and strengthening the country's position as a regional aviation hub.
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Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters. The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh, and supported by Saudi air strikes, according to six people with knowledge of the preparations. While the U.S. is already providing intelligence to support Riyadh's operations in Yemen, and some regional and European nations are providing mainly defensive military aid to the kingdom, the Saudi allies aren't expected to play a direct role in combat operations, said the people requested anonymity to discuss security matters.Saudi Arabia entered neighbouring Yemen's civil war in 2015 at the head of an Arab coalition in support of the internationally recognised government, which the Houthis had driven out of the capital Sanaa. A truce agreed between the warring parties in 2022 largely held until this year when the Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi shipping and oil infrastructure in a spillover from the Iran war. A key objective of the planned Saudi offensive, which hasn't been previously reported, is aimed at reversing the rapid gains made by the Houthis last month when they advanced down the coast and seized control of the B ab elMandeb strait, according to the people with knowledge of the plans who include Gulf and Yemeni officials and Western diplomats. The Saudis are considering two possible options for the assault, the Gulf and Yemeni officials said: Either a narrowly focused attack on the area around Bab el-Mandeb or a broader offensive that also includes other synchronized attacks on multiple fronts around Yemen, in the governorates of Al-Bayda, Marib, Taiz and Al-Jawf. More than 100,000 Yemeni troops could be mobilised in the offensive, depending on the scale, the officials all said.
Houthi supporters rally to celebrate advances by Houthi forces along the Red Sea coastline, in Sanaa, Yemen, 18th September, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Adel Al Khader/File Photo Spokespeople for the S a u d i a n d Ye m e n i governments, the Houthi group and the U.S. military didn't immediately respond to requests for comment about the Saudi plans. Bab el-Mandeb is the southern exit passage of the Red Sea, a key shipping route between the Mediterranean and Asia that's assumed even more importance this year as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed by the Iran conflict.Riyadh has concluded it cannot enter n e w Ye m e n i p e a c e negotiations with the Houthis while the militants remain in control of Bab elMandeb, giving them significant global leverage, the Western diplomats and Gulf official said. The six people with knowledge of the Saudi preparations couldn't give a precise timing for the launch of the offensive, with their estimates ranging from within a week to until after the U.S. midterm elections in early November. Michael Ratney, a former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said he expected an offensive to be narrowly focused and certainly more modest in scope than the Saudi-led operation in 2015 that sought to rout the militants."As much they want to vanquish the Houthis completely, they also need to get back to status quo ante before Houthis controlled territory along Bab elMandeb," he added. "Ideally, it would be a fairly limited operation to retake coastal areas and get back to normal maritime traffic." The Houthis have become Iran's most formidable ally in the Middle East since Israel's degradation of Hezbollah in
Lebanon over the past three years.A Saudi-directed offensive against the group would mark a new flashpoint in a region engulfed by conflict since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel of 7 th October, 2023 and the subsequent US-Israeli war on Iran. TRUMP, TURKEY AND PAKISTAN Wa s h i n g t o n , S a u d i Arabia's most powerful ally, is providing military and intelligence including targeting information to support Saudi air operations in Yemen, according to one of the Western diplomats. However, the extent of support may be limited. Reuters has previously reported that U.S. President Donald Trump rebuffed requests by the de facto Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman for direct military support such as air strikes. Turkey and Pakistan, with whom Saudi Arabia signed a joint defence agreement last month, have provided military equipment that the kingdom is using in Ye m e n , P a k i s t a n i a n d regional officials said. Last month, Pakistan sent four cargo planes with equipment including air defence systems, light artillery, drones and antidrone systems to Aden, the seat of Yemen's Saudibacked government, a Pakistani government o ff i c i a l s a i d . P a k i s t a n i military advisers are also on the ground with Saudi counterparts to support Yemeni forces, according to a second Pakistani official, the Gulf official and a Western diplomat. Turkish drones, bought by Saudi Arabia before the current war, have also been deployed over Yemen, they added. One of the kingdom's key concerns in launching a new
offensive in Yemen is how to protect its oil facilities and other infrastructure from Houthi drone and missile attacks, according to regional officials who said Riyadh has asked several allies for help with defensive systems.Pakistan has deployed between 30,000 and 40,000 troops to Saudi Arabia to help defend the kingdom's land borders and help with drone and missile interceptions, according to the second Pakistani official, who said the troops arrived in waves beginning last year but also after the recent escalation. Islamabad hasn't made any decision to send
troops into Yemen in a fighting capacity, the official said.The Pakistani and Turkish defence ministries didn't respond to requests for comment on their military support for Riyadh. France, meanwhile, has announced it will send defensive systems and troops to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu. FRACTURED YEMENI FORCES Any ground operation inside Yemen will rely on the disparate coalition of Yemeni fighting factions that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates armed and
trained at earlier stages of the civil war when the conflict ground to a bloody stalemate. "Many anti-Houthi forces are still not organised or prepared for the kind of sustained offensive required to push back a disciplined Houthi military force. And they are being tested right now, as the Houthis apply p ressure across several fronts at once," said Yemen analyst Mohammed Albasha.Yemeni forces were further fractured last winter when southern fighters backed by the UAE tried to take territory in the east and announce secession plans, leading to their defeat by Saudi-backed fighters after a series of clashes. Ali Shihabi, a Saudi political analyst close to government thinking, cautioned the outcome of any offensive by the Saudis against the Houthis would depend on how ground forces perform. "The priority so far has been to defend the positions on the ground and stabilise the front, but certainly they will be going on the offensive," he said. "Success greatly depends on the quality of the performance of the local forces.”
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend region (AP) — A federal court in Texas on Friday issued a ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infrastructure across the state's Big Bend region.The news marks a major win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists in the region who have united to oppose the planned infrastructure projects, which are part of a $46 billion effort by the Trump administration to line the southern border with a mix of 30-foot-tall steel walls, vehicle barriers, roads and surveillance technology.Judge Kathleen Cardone said in her ruling that the plaintiffs were “likely to succeed on the merits of at least one of the claims in suit, that there is a likelihood that they will suffer serious, irreparable harm without an injunction, and that the balance of the equities and the public interest weigh in their favour.”Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Opponents of the border wall project have argued that the Big Bend region of Texas is so remote and the landscape so rugged that it serves as its own deterrent to illegal immigration and that the administration violated the law when it issued a swath of waivers allowing it to bypass numerous regulations in order to speed up border wall infrastructure projects. Laiken Jordahl, with the Center of Biological Diversity that brought the suit,
called Cardone's ruling a “total victory.” “The bulldozers are going to be sent packing until she rules on the merits,” Jordahl said. “This is such a historic day for Big Bend and for Texas and the Constitution.” The court's decision comes just weeks after the administration erected the first border wall panels in the Big Bend sector in the middle of September. The border wall project through the Big Bend sector has sparked bipartisan opposition. Much of the opposition has been geared around Customs and Border Protection's plans for inside the Big Bend National Park, which is prized for its beautiful landscapes, limestone cliffs and crystal clear night sky views. When bulldozers were spotted clearing land in the park in August, it sparked widespread opposition with both Republicans and Democrats calling for the administration to stop. Customs and Border Protection paused all activity there, but that pause expired on 30th September. The administration has said it's reevaluating plans for the National Park but has so far not said what it will do there. But the judge's ruling also extends to areas up and downriver from the National Park, where Customs and Border Protection has planned a range of border infrastructure projects that would largely require build across privately owned land.
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Pee Wee pressure mounts as Round III action unfolds today The race for spots into the business phase of the 13th annual Courts Optical Pee Wee Boy's Under-11 F o o t b a l l To u r n a m e n t intensifies today when Round Three action unfolds at the Ministry of Education ground. After two rounds of competitive football, the tournament has produced its share of exciting encounters, closely fought matches and results that have left several groups delicately poised. With only the top two teams from each group advancing, today's matches will determine the fate of a number of schools, while others will enter the final round of the preliminary phase knowing that every goal could prove critical.
Among the teams currently sitting comfortably on six points are Santa Rosa Primary, West Ruimveldt Primary, Waramuri Primary, S t G a b r i e l ' s P r i m a r y, Georgetown International Academy 1st Team and defending champions Leonora Primary. Their strong starts have placed them in favourable positions, but with the battle for qualification still unfolding, there is little room for complacency. For several other schools, however, the mathematics is far less forgiving. Round Two highlighted just how competitive the tournament has become, with a number of matches ending in draws and leaving
teams separated by narrow margins. With goal difference likely to play a role in deciding who progresses, the pressure will be firmly on attacking units to convert opportunities while defenders seek to keep their opponents at bay. Nine matches are scheduled for today, setting the stage for a packed day of U11 football. Agatash Primary and Pakuri Primary will open proceedings, with both teams eyeing a valuable three points that could strengthen their chances of finishing among the top two. In match #32, Colaaco Primary will face St John the Baptist Primary, with the latter entering the contest
Saturday October 03, 2026 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19 If you're having trouble tackling a giant problem, Aries, don't get discouraged or overwhelmed. They key for you is to break things down into smaller chunks, analyze them, and figure out their role within the greater whole.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) It may seem like everyone around you is happy and getting what they want while you're stuck in the trenches.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Imagination and fantasy play a big part in your thinking today, Gemini, and you shouldn't hesitate to embrace this frame of mind.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) Engage more of your rational mind today, Cancer. If your mind continues on its track into a fantasy world, you might consider enlisting the help of people who can help you bring some discipline to your situation. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Suppose you were someone else for a day, Leo. How would it feel to be treated the way you normally treat other people? This is a good time to put yourself in someone else's shoes and experience life through their eyes. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)
Today your thoughts may turn to fashion and the different ways in which you can improve your wardrobe. Don't be afraid to create a look that reflects your true inner spirit. Deck yourself in external splendor to illustrate the many different colors and layers
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The amazing thing about your nature is that, like a good politician, you have just the right tone of voice and catch phrase for every situation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) You're apt to get the feeling that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence today, Scorpio. Try not to get too hung up on this. SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Your mind may wander to a fantasyland full of castles, wizards, and magic dragons today, Sagittarius. You could find that you're putting yourself in the robes of a beautiful or handsome figure in a tall tower who's waiting for the perfect mate to come along. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Get on the fast track and use your powerful words and creative mind to make quick decisions that are mindful yet spontaneous. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Start the day with some vigorous yoga and then some meditation to help clear your mind, Aquarius. Stretch your body and get the blood flowing through all of your limbs. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Do something for the community today, Pisces, and really consider how your talents and skills can best be put to work. Consider volunteering at a school or library.
knowing that a victory could strengthen its push for second place. St John the Baptist has already collected a win and loss, losing to St Pius last weekend. Also, at 12:00 hours, Belladrum Primary and Soesdyke Primary will meet before Georgetown International Academy'B' faces St Aloysius Primary. One of the day's most anticipated encounters will see defending champions Leonora Primary come up against a strong St Gabriel's Primary, with both schools sitting on six points each. Pakuri Primary however, will return to action later in the day against Redeemer Primary, another closely matched contest. Redeemer already has a victory over Goed Fortuin Primary and a draw against Agatashunder its belt, will be looking to add another important result. Agatash Primary will play for a second time today
when they come up against Goed Fortuin Primary, with the possibility of strengthening its position and challenging for second place. F. E . P o l l a r d Primaryfaces a stern test against an in-form West Ruimveldt Unit, while Marian Academy will seek to maintain its perfect start when it battles Georgetown International Academy 1st Team at 15:00 hours. With only 16 schools to advance from the preliminary stage, Round Three represents a crucial turning point in the competition. For some, qualification is within reach. For others, today represents the final opportunity to keep their championship ambitions alive. The Courts Optical Pee Wee Under-11 Football Tournament is sponsored by Courts Optical, with
additional support from Sterling Products Limited, Igloo Ice Cream, MVP Sports, SkyTec Enterprise Inc. and the National Sports Commission. The tournament is approved by the Ministry of Education.
GCB engages... From page 33 continuing modernization programme and its efforts to establish a more comprehensive and professional support structure for Guyana's cricketers. President of the Guyana C r i c k e t B o a r d , M r. Bissoondyal Singh, welcomed Dr. Campbell to the GCB and expressed confidence that his professional expertise will contribute meaningfully to the development and overall preparedness of players, coaches and team management personnel. The Guyana Cricket Board extends a warm welcome to Dr. Campbell and looks forward to a productive relationship as the organisation continues to strengthen its highperformance and playerdevelopment programmes.
Man City confirm... From page 29 the Financial Reporting Council. Committee Chair Liam Byrne said the findings suggested a "serious failure of security" and that "clubs complying with the rules need confidence that those rules are enforced fairly". S e p a r a t e l y, i t h a s emerged that City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak met with business secretary Jonathan Reynolds days before the club's guilty verdicts were announced. The BBC has been told that the club was not mentioned and that Al Mubarak was visiting in his capacity as CEO of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund.It is understood the pair's discussions focussed on the UK's relationship with the UAE including d e f e n c e , s e c u r i t y, intelligence and trade. UK government sources argue it is "totally normal" for the business secretary to have these sorts of meetings. The encounter was first reported by Bloomberg. Additional reporting by B B C p o l i t i c a l correspondent Joe Pike.
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Carse charged by Cricket Regulator over arrest on night out (The Guardian) Brydon Carse has been charged with improper conduct by the Cricket Regulator after his arrest on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly during a night out with his Durham teammates in Derby in August. The fast bowler was subsequently interviewed by Derbyshire police, which investigated allegations of assault before closing the case without pressing charges a fortnight ago, as revealed by the Guardian. Carse has been charged by the Regulator, however, and will face a disciplinary hearing in front of the independent Cricket Discipline Committee in the next few weeks. The 31-year-old was dropped from England's Test squad for the second and third Te s t m a t c h e s a g a i n s t Pakistan in August in the immediate aftermath of his arrest, not picked for the white-ball team that played Sri Lanka last month and
overlooked for a tri-series in Pakistan this month, but is currently available for international selection. The disciplinary proceedings are unlikely to be concluded before Stephen Fleming names his squad for England's three-Test tour of South Africa in December, leaving a potentially difficult decision for the new coach. The white-ball captain, Harry Brook, said last month that Carse needed “time away” from international cricket after Joe Root, the Test captain, had expressed “frustration” at his decisionmaking.Carse has 12 months left on his England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) central contract, but is not facing action from his employers for breaching the terms. The sanctions open to the CDC include a warning, suspension and financial penalties. Brook and Jacob Bethell were both given warnings over their future conduct after bringing the game into
Basheir and Son's Const. Inc. and... sporting initiative that delivers measurable social and economic benefits. Supporting the tournament is not simply sponsoring cricket—it is investing in community development, national unity, and the continued growth of one of Guyana's most popular grassroots sports.The 3rd One Guyana Inter-Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup is expected to generate significant national attention and attract extensive participation from players and supporters throughout the country.With millions of dollars in prizes, regional pride at stake, new opportunities for interior players, and a strong focus on unity, the stage is set for another major chapter in Guyana's grassroots softball cricket. Teams are requested to submit the registration forms with all the information needed via WhatsApp at 725-7829. The entrance fee is $20,000 per team. “This is more than just a To u r n a m e n t . I t i s A Celebration of Talent. It is A Celebration of Togetherness. A Celebration of Sports & It is A Celebration of One Guyana.”
Brydon Carse (Shutterstock) Cricket Regulator said: “Following a Cricket Regulator investigation, Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching regulation 3.2 of the ECB professional conduct regulations, in relation to events in Derby in the early hours of the morning on 23rd August 2026. The matter will now be referred to the independent Cricket
Discipline Panel for adjudication. As the process is ongoing, no further comment will be made.” Regulation 3.2 states that “no participant may conduct themself in a manner, do any act or make any omission at any time which is improper or which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the ECB, the game of cricket or any
Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection (BBC Sport) - The Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City is set to lose his witness protection despite his fears he could be assassinated. Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto released a tranche of confidential football documents, including emails and financial records relating to the English Premier League side. In 2018, he shared documents with German magazine Der Spiegel, which used them for investigations into City's finances and alleged breaches of financial fair play rules. Last week, City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, which they have appealed. Pinto became part of
Portugal's witness protection programme in 2020 after agreeing to co-operate with authorities and provide files obtained through the Football Leaks operation. He posted on X on Friday, external that the decision to terminate his participation in the programme on 10 October has put him in a "lifethreatening situation". The 37-year-old said it had left him with no alternative but to relocate to an undisclosed location for an indefinite period because of "multiple death threats" and "the serious risk of an assassination attempt". BBC Sport has approached the Commission for the Protection of Victims of Crimes in Portugal for comment. Pinto has described himself as a whistleblower, but was convicted in Portugal of offences including illegal access to data and attempted extortion and given a four-year suspended sentence.
He wore a bulletproof vest during his first trial in 2020, which was also subject to heightened security measures. Earlier this year, he was acquitted in a second trial of 241 counts of illegally accessing email accounts belonging to a number of sports bodies in Portugal, including Benfica. On Wednesday, Pinto turned his attention to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, saying he had "become a cancer on football" and should "have no place in the future of the game". Pinto repeated allegations from 2018 that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid financial fair play sanctions from European football's governing body
cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute”. The ECB added: “We are aware of the Cricket Regulator's decision to c h a rg e B r y d o n C a r s e . Brydon now has the opportunity to respond through the established process. As we do not wish to prejudge the outcome, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further.”
Rui Pinto (BBC)
From page 34 levels of the sport. The organisers said the National Playoffs will once again be family-oriented, with a variety of side attractions and activities planned for spectators. RS Sports is inviting communities, businesses, cricket fans and families across Guyana to come out, support their regional teams and be part of what the organisers describe as a celebration of cricket, culture, community and One Guyana. According to the organisers, the continued growth of the One Guyana Inter-Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup depends on strong partnerships.RS Sports is calling on Corporate Guyana, the p u b l i c s e c t o r, p r i v a t e businesses, and national stakeholders to partner in developing softball cricket and community sport. The organisers said that this tournament provides sponsors with a unique opportunity to connect directly with communities across all ten administrative regions, promote healthy lifestyles, support youth and female participation, and contribute to a national
disrepute when they were photographed drinking in a Wellington bar the night before a one-day international against New Zealand last November. Josh Tongue, who was out with them, was also investigated but escaped without sanction as he was not named in the side, while Brook had already been fined £30,000 by the ECB after it emerged he had an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on the same evening. The Cricket Regulator also conducted an investigation this summer into Ben Stokes' and Gus Atkinson's behaviour after they were alleged to have broken an ECB curfew by drinking in a Chelsea nightclub following victory in the first Test against New Zealand in June. Neither were charged despite being stood down by the ECB for the next Test, with the resultant ill-feeling from the incident believed to have contributed to Stokes' subsequent retirement from international cricket. A statement from the
Uefa. Infantino's position has recently come under increased pressure following controversial plans to sell stakes in the governing body's competitions, such as the World Cup, to private investors. A statement from Pinto's lawyers released on Friday said the decision to end his participation in the witness protection programme left him at heightened risk, noting legal proceedings stemming from the leaks remained ongoing, including the case against Manchester City. Pinto has set up a fundraising page to help him "survive this serious situation", which he claims was "created by the Portuguese State".
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Sammy: 'Results have not gone our way, but we continue to improve' Success can mean very different things to teams, and West Indies head coach Daren Sammy understands that perfectly. His side heads into the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh 2-0 down against India, yet Sammy believes they have been making strides in the right direction. Between October 2014 and April 2023, West Indies played 30 bilateral ODI series and won just four. When Sammy took over as white-ball coach in May 2023, one of his priorities was turning home into a fortress. Since then, West Indies have won four of the seven home series. "You come to India and you hear you haven't won a series here in 20-odd years," Sammy said. "Yes, the results have not gone our way, but we continue to improve in certain areas. Understanding the objective of this trip and what success means for my team, I think we have taken some strides - not only now, but overall too. "When I took on this job, one of the things we said was making home, the Caribbean, our fortress. We have been able to do so over the last two and a half years. We lost probably two series - the first one against India in 2023, then a onematch series against Sri Lanka after a game got rained off, and then we lost against New Zealand. But what we have been able to do is make home a fortress. To me, that is success. "I understand what I have in my dressing room, the talent we have as a region, and what we could be. So, for me, success is not always winning series against the top team. It is the strides we take as an international team, and that goes across the board."
Daren Sammy is happy with West Indies' intent in the series (Associated Press) The definition of success has also changed for batters and bowlers in white-ball cricket, especially in this series. In the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, West Indies posted 295 only for India to chase it down inside 42 overs. After the match, West Indies captain Shai Hope said they were "60 to 80 runs short". In the second ODI in Guwahati, West Indies piled up 405 for 7 and India still scaled it inside 44 overs. "I think the important thing for us was that we batted with intent," Sammy said. "It's something we have spoken about in the dressing room - batters in the top four scoring hundreds. We have had four hundreds in two games. That is a positive. The rotation of strike and the intent, especially against spin - these are the little things, the KPIs."But if the surface dictates that we need 450, then I guess we have got to get 475. That's one of the challenges. Our batters will have to play according to the par score on the day. "When we look back, we
West Side Dominoes fever set for Sunday at Leonora Exciting action is set for Sunday at Honda residence, Leonora, West Coast Demerara when West Side Dominoes 'fever' commences at 13:00 hrs. Entrance fee is $20,000 with $250,000 in the pot. There will be hampers and other prizes up for grabs. Teams from Lethem, Linden, Essequibo, Berbice, East Coast, East Bank, Georgetown, Bartica and West Demerara are expected to participate. Teams and players can contact Barbara on 663 8280 or Honda on 601 1204 for further information.
review if we left runs out there? I'm pretty sure we did. Especially when you find yourself in a good position on a good pitch, you should be able to double the score at 30 overs. We were 230-odd for 2 after 30 overs in Guwahati, so you are looking at 450 or thereabouts. But in the last ten overs, when you are supposed to accelerate, we only scored 70-odd.
"When we came in with 400, and you look at the stats, you say India have never chased 400 before. You hope you go out as a bowling group and get wickets up front, because that's what you have to do to beat India in India.”You take wickets in the powerplay and in the middle and build pressure. But Shubman [Gill] and Rohit [Sharma] didn't really give us a chance. Rohit
scored 100 off 70-odd balls and Shubman Gill was even faster. They scored big hundreds. I was telling the guys: when you get pitches like that, sometimes the team requires you to score 170, not just 100." As a bowling unit, Sammy said, West Indies needed to be "more disciplined and consistent' with their lines. "As professionals, you have got to come out and do your job. If it's a 400-run pitch - that's eight an over it's our job to try to restrict the opposition to 7.5. Or even eight. Make it par. Then you give yourself a chance. When we bat and the par is seven runs an over, you try to score higher than that." Just before the India tour began, Cricket West Indies announced a 25% pay cut in the player retainer fee as part of measures to address ongoing financial challenges. Sammy acknowledged the timing was far from ideal but said he understood the rationale. "As a professional, that's not what you want to hear before a series. But again, it's
no secret to me, or to you guys. Earlier this year, when I was here for the Test series, we spoke about the financial situation of West Indies cricket. And I guess the administrators and the board needed to find a way to stay afloat. "If you have a business that's not doing well financially, you have got to find ways to sustain it. Unless we get some big sum of money with which we could entice our players, let them know that everything is going to be okay financially, that's the situation. "I told the guys there is no better time to play India. You win against the best team and you get some leverage - not only for West Indies as a whole, but for you personally. Performing against India always brings that extra incentive that can pay you back down the road. "So we try our best but it is a big mirror - you can't escape seeing the reflection of all the struggles that are present. So I commend the guys for the way they have put their heads down."
Plaza Court Hotel joins O40 WC as Silver Sponsor The Caribbean West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) recently confirmed Plaza Court Hotel as a Silver Sponsor of the IMC Over-40s World Cup Guyana 2026, providing important accommodation and hospitality support for the tournament. As Guyana prepares to welcome teams, officials, invited cricket legends, and tournament personnel from around the world, reliable accommodation and responsive local hospitality are essential to delivering an event of this scale. Plaza Court Hotel has worked closely with CWIMA to meet those needs and provide a welcoming base for members of the World Cup family during the tournament. Plaza Court Hotel's support goes beyond providing rooms. Its cooperation with the organising committee on accommodation planning, guest requirements, and tournament logistics is helping CWMA manage the
many moving parts involved in hosting an international competition across multiple venues and regions of Guyana. CWIMA values partnerships with Guyanese businesses that understand the significance of welcoming the world to Guyana. Plaza Court Hotel's support directly enhances the experience of international visitors and supports the broader objective of showcasing Guyana as a capable and welcoming host for major sporting events. "Hosting a World Cup requires much more than cricket grounds. It requires partners who are willing to work with us behind the scenes and help take care of the people who make the tournament possible. Plaza Court Hotel has been responsive and supportive, and we sincerely appreciate the role they are playing in welcoming our international cricket family
The IMC Over-40s World Cup brings together 16 international teams for 72 matches across Guyana from October 17 to November 1 to Guyana,' stated Roy Singh - CWIMA Secretary. The IMC Over-40s World Cup brings together 16 international teams for 72 matches across Guyana from October 17 to November 1, 2026.
Hosted by the Caribbean We s t I n d i e s M a s t e r s Association (CWVIMA), the tournament celebrates competitive masters cricket while showcasing Guyana's hospitality, culture, and passion for the game.
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Mercedes put team first as Russell and Antonelli face off on F1's return to Sepang While the byzantine nomenclature of this weekend's “Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia” will have Formula One's statisticians muttering darkly under their breath for years to come, the import of the sport's return to the Sepang circuit remains all too straightforward at the sharp end. Complicated only perhaps by a Red Bull resurgence and an enthused Max Verstappen, determined to make his mark on the championship run-in. The return to Malaysia for its first race since 2017 has been welcomed in F1. It is a much-liked circuit among drivers, albeit the high temperatures and humidity
make for an enormous physical challenge. However, this is no longterm return to Sepang. It is back, as its torturously titled branding suggests, as a oneoff replacement for the Bahrain GP, which was cancelled earlier this year because of the war in the Middle East. The Bahrain GP it is then, right down to the Bahraini backing, a Bahrain GP trophy and Bahrainithemed activities at the circuit but the pole and the victory will most assuredly be earned in Sepang, leading to said statisticians deploying the asterisk on their keyboard. For the title protagonists,
Marcus Bisram Foundation T20 cricket competition continues Sunday By Samuel Whyte The fixtures have been released for second round matches of the lucrative Marcus Bisram Foundation (MBBF) US$50,000 (approximately G$11,600,000) T20 cricket competition. Some 10 matches are set for this Sunday at a number of venues. The matches scheduled are at the No 69 Red Rose Ground; No 69 Red Rose will be at home to No 72 All Stars. At the Skeldon Community Centre Ground (Back Centre), Skeldon Back Centre Titans will host No 72 Cut and Load. The Black Bush Polder Yakusari Caribs Ground will be the venue for the game between The Yakusari Caribe and Crabwood Creek (CWC) All Family. The game between No 73 Young Warriors and Skeldon Jaguars will be played at the 73 Young Warriors Ground. No 70 Spartans are ready for the CWC Bomb squad as they collide in their encounter at the No 70 Spartan Ground. Yakusari Horizon will square off with No 69 Vikings at the No 69 Vikings Ground.The game between CWC Sports Club and No 48 Challengers will be played at the CWC ground. The No 64 Fighting
Marines will host the Line Path Raptors at the No 63 School ground. Grill Masters Avengers will be looking to take out No 43 Scorpions when they clash at the No 43 Ground. The match between No 68 Turn Team and No 72 Hong Kong is set for the No 68 ground. The MBBF T20 competition is being sponsored by United States based Guyanese businessman, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Marcus Brian Bisram. Bisram is the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. The competition is deemed one of the biggest in terms of sponsorship in Guyana. The winning team is set to receive $1M and other amenities including medals and the beautiful MBBF trophy.The runner-up team will receive $500,000 and other incentives while the teams finishing third and fourth will also receive significant cash and other rewards. Other lucrative incentives will be presented to outstanding individual players.The sponsor is also taking care of uniforms, balls, umpires fees and other expenses for the competition. The final will be broadcast and live streaming by the ever reliable Pixel Perfect Productions Group.
no,” said the team principal, Toto Wolff, this week. “Because we want to give both drivers equal opportunity and to go for a championship. But the team comes first. That has always been the Mercedes philosophy.” To that end they have brought a swathe of upgrades to Sepang, only their second major developments of the season, including adaptations to the floor, rear suspension and rear bodywork. They have been long-awaited but as ever with the first year of new regulations there is no guarantee they will simply bolt on and find lap time. Malaysia is the first test and fine-tuning will be required given it is George Russell receives a fervent welcome from fans in Sepang. (Reuters) something of a baptism of fire, with the circuit's heat Antonelli, who made a under pressure in managing and its abrasive, highhowever, the name is moot. degradation surface making What matters is the race and costly error in qualifying and them. A process of which they for a far from normal run-out. both the championship finished fifth, declared it his leader, Kimi Antonelli, and “worst” weekend and vowed are all too aware, as the last Indeed, how the teams handle his rival and Mercedes to re-establish the order in time F1 was in Malaysia it t y r e d e g r a d a t i o n w i l l teammate George Russell Malaysia, while Russell felt a was the first year after the probably define the race, a want to make a mark in confidence and ease with the Lewis Hamilton and Nico finely balanced test for the car that he has not enjoyed all Rosberg relationship at strategists of two or even Malaysia. Mercedes had come apart potentially three pit stops. Antonelli leads Russell season. For Mercedes, in Friday's A platform, he felt, from with rancour. Nonetheless by 66 points with eight r o u n d s r e m a i n i n g . A which to build a late title tilt the team insist they will practice sessions finding the continue to allow their right set-up and operating handsome lead but he at Antonelli. T h e p r o s p e c t o f a current drivers to race one window to make the most of dropped 15 points to the potential downforce gains British driver at the last comeback from Russell, another. “Does it [Russell finding was proving tricky, with round in Baku where Russell applying pressure to his 20showed the best form of his year-old teammate who is in form] change the dynamic? I R u s s e l l a n d A n t o n e l l i season, dominant across the only his second season in F1, think from the overarching seventh and eighth in the might put Mercedes too philosopher's standpoint, second session. weekend.
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Italy earn draw against 10-man France, Northern Ireland stun Ukraine (The Guardian) Zinedine Zidane's first home game in charge of France ended with a 1-1 draw against Italy in the Nations League on Friday. Visiting keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a string of saves to frustrate fans at Stade de France, while the hosts ended the game with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano's late dismissal. Michael Olise put France ahead in the 55th minute with a curling shot that went in off the crossbar, following a short free-kick taken by Rayan Cherki. But poor defending midway through the second half allowed Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni to run through and clip a low shot inside the right post. Moise Kean missed a close-range chance early on for Italy, shooting straight at goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Donnarumma made a double save from Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué early in the second half, then produced a brilliant low save to deny Adrien Rabiot moments after Italy's equaliser. Upamecano was sent off late in the game for picking up a second yellow card, but the hosts kept pushing for a winner, and Donnarumma had to claw away Eduardo Camavinga's shot in stoppage time to preserve a point. “We would have liked to win for our fans tonight but I was obviously really touched and delighted to be back at the Stade de France,” Zidane said afterwards. “I am happy with the performance albeit not with the result. We had chances to score a second goal and we didn't do it. But I
Italy celebrate Alessandro Bastoni's equaliser as Roberto Mancini's side spoiled the party at Stade de France. (Shutterstock)
am really proud of my players.” T h e I t a l y m a n a g e r, Roberto Mancini, was pleased with his side's efforts. “I think this was a great performance tonight against one of the best teams in the world, with very positive aspects to it,” he said. “We are on the right road, and we need to keep playing this way.” France stay top of Group A1, a point clear of Belgium who eased to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Turkey in Liège. The two neighbours meet again on Monday at the Stade de France, while Italy host Turkey in Bologna. Kevin De Bruyne, in his 127th match for the Red
Devils, scored the opening goal with a cool finish from the edge of the box, after a nice one-two with Dodi Lukebakio. Turkey posed the greater attacking danger after the Napoli midfielder's opener but could not find a leveller and were punished just before the hour mark. De Bruyne claimed his second goal in the 59th minute, curling a ball from the edge of the box past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir into the top corner. Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's all-time record goalscorer, added a third in the 76th minute, skewing the ball home from Charles De Ketelaere's low cross. In League B, Northern
Ireland stunned Ukraine 3-0 in Slovakia to go clear at the top of their group and boost their hopes of promotion to the top tier. Ciaron Brown, the only player in Michael O'Neill's starting lineup over the age of 24, scored twice either side of Isaac Price's goal in Trnava. The away win puts Northern Ireland on seven points from three games, and they are still yet to concede going into Monday's clash with Georgia in Belfast. Northern Ireland's positive start was quickly rewarded as Kieran Morrison floated a corner to the back post where Ruairi McConville headed it back for Brown, earning his 33rd
cap, to prod home despite the desperate efforts of Illia Zabarnyi on the line. Georgiy Sudakov was the first Ukraine player to get a sight of goal but his 19thminute effort was straight at keeper Pierce Charles, and moments later the hosts were 2-0 down. Morrison's firsttime ball into the box was met powerfully by Price at the back post – earning Morrison an assist in his first competitive international. Brown's second came in bizarre fashion just after the hour – the 28-year-old Oxford defender went up to flick on Pierce Charles' freekick from inside the Northern Ireland half, and Ukraine goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk let the bouncing ball slip through his legs to wrap up a remarkable result. “It's a great result for us, a great performance,” O'Neill said. “The early goal helps settle us into the game. The second goal was a brilliant goal. We worked it the length of the pitch. We were patient. We could have crossed it early but that allowed us to get more men in the box and it's a brilliant header from Isaac. “The third goal is fortuitous but it's a mistake by the opposition, so we have to capitalise on that, but I thought throughout our performance was brilliant,” the Northern Ireland manager added. “We limited the opposition to crosses and shots from outside the box and I thought we defended brilliantly.” The Liverpool full-back Milos Kerkez scored the only goal in the other Group B2 tie
Pretorius 188* breaks Gayle's record for highest T20 score (Cricinfo) - South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius has broken Chris Gayle's long-standing record for the highest men's T20 score as he blazed away to an unbeaten 188 off just 79 deliveries for the Titans against the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge in Bloemfontein. The 20-year-old fell just 12 runs short of what could have been a historic first T20 doublecentury. Pretorius, with his third T20
century, surpassed Gayle's 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the now defunct Pune Warriors in 2013. Pretorius got off to a quick start, reaching his fifty in 24 balls. It took him only 16 more balls to get to his century. He got to 150 off 158 deliveries. Pretorius also tied with Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis for the longest innings in men's T20s in terms of balls faced. The left-handed opening
batter hit 13 sixes and 15 fours as he tore into the Knights bowlers, all of whose economy rates were 11 or higher. Titans finished on 267 for 3, the second-highest score in the competition's history, behind their own 271 for 3 against the same opposition in 2022. That match also boasted of the highest individual score in the CSA T20 Challenge Dewald Brevis' 162 - before Pretorius' epic. Titans now hold the five highest team totals in
CSA T20 Challenge history. This was Pretorius' first game of the 2026-27 season, and he came into the competition on the back of some destructive form. In his last two matches, he had scored 94 and 101 respectively against Zimbabwe and Namibia in a tri-series in September. He has played just 22 internationals across formats, but this was Pretorius' 91st T20, a format in which he strikes at 150.44.
to earn Hungary a 1-0 win over Georgia, moving the Magyars level with Ukraine in second place with four points from three games. Edin Dzeko brought the curtain down on his international career during Bosnia and Herzegovina's 11 draw with Sweden. The 40year-old was withdrawn after 63 minutes of his 152nd appearance, with the hosts trailing after Viktor Gyökeres had scored two minutes earlier. Kerim Alajbegovic ensured the spoils would be shared with an 80th-minute effort. In the group's other game, Poland thumped Romania 60 with Robert Lewandowski hitting a hat-trick. Radu Dragusin was sent off in the 22nd minute for bringing Lewandowski down in the area, and the veteran striker got up to convert the penalty. Lewandowski struck again in the 47th and 86th minutes, with Piotr Zielinski, Jan Bednarek and a Virgil Ghita own goal completing the scoring in Warsaw. The Faroe Islands earned an impressive 1-1 home draw with Group C3 leaders Slovakia, Adrian Justinussen's second-half goal cancelling out a Gunnar Vatnhamar own goal before the break. Moldova moved up to second in the group with a 2-1 away victory over Kazakhstan. Elsewhere in the third tier, Vasilije Adzic scored twice as Group C2 leaders Montenegro won 2-1 in Latvia, while Cyprus beat Armenia 2-0 despite a second-half red card for Kostas Pileas.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored his third T20 century (Sportzpics)
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GCB engages psychologist Dr. Campbell as part of the continued modernization
GCB president Bissoondyal Singh The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is pleased to announce that it has engaged the professional services of Dr. Wil A. Campbell, Psychologist and Behaviour Modification Consultant, as the Board continues to advance its programme of modernization and strengthen the support systems available to Guyana's cricketers and national teams. The engagement of Dr. Campbell forms part of the GCB's broader commitment to ensuring that players, coaches, managers and other members of national teams are better prepared to meet the psychological, emotional and professional demands associated with high-performance sport. Mr. Campbell is an academic at the University of Guyana and a practising psychologist licensed by the Allied Health Professions Council of Guyana. He is also a behaviour modification consultant whose professional work includes psychological intervention, anger-management therapy, grief therapy, behaviour modification and psychosocial capacity building. His
Dr. Wil Campbell consultancy experience includes engagements with several local and international organisations, including the Organization of American States, USAID, ExxonMobil Corporation, the Guyana Prison Service and the Ministry of Human Services. The Board believes that modern cricket development must extend beyond technical skills, physical conditioning and tactical preparation. Greater emphasis must also be placed on the mental and psychological wellbeing of players and support personnel, particularly as athletes are required to manage the pressures and expectations associated with competitive and professional cricket. Work under this initiative has already commenced with at least one player, where the Board has facilitated a professional assessment and ongoing remedial procedures. The GCB considers this engagement another important component of its (Continued on page 28)
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Athletes, coaches and officials from 17 countries will come together in this landmark championship
Archery Guyana Welcomes Orchard & Nature's Heart on board Archery Guyana recently welcomed Nestlé CARCAM brands Orchard and Nature's Heart as partners for the Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, happening October 22–25, 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. With athletes, coaches and officials from 17 countries coming together, this landmark championship represents an exciting step forward for archery in Guyana and an opportunity to showcase our nation on the regional and international sporting stage. Nature's Heart brings its focus on wellbeing and better everyday choices, complementing our commitment to supporting athletes both on and beyond the competition field. Orchard, a longstanding Caribbean brand, brings its strong connection to
community and togetherness, supporting an event that unites athletes and nations through sport. For Archery Guyana, the partnership complements the Federation's wider focus on athlete development and wellbeing. Federation President Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon said: “Athletes spend countless hours training, competing and representing their respective countries. Supporting their development means looking beyond the competition field and recognising the importance of the overall athlete experience. Nature's Heart brings a strong wellness message to this partnership, and we are very pleased to have them alongside us.” Archery Guyana stated it is grateful to Nestlé Orchard and Nature's Heart for joining on the championship journey and supporting the advancement of sport in Guyana.
Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict (BBC Sport) Manchester City have confirmed they have lodged an appeal after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations. In a short statement, the club said the commission's ruling contained "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe". Asserting its innocence, the club added it had filed "a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence [that] exists in support of all of its positions" on Thursday evening. Earlier on Friday, the Football Association said the verdict against City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game". In a statement, English football's governing body added: "We are carefully
considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate." It was confirmed on Tuesday that City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. "As proceedings between the Premier League and Manchester City Football Club remain ongoing, we do not intend to comment further at this stage," the FA added. "We will, however, continue to monitor developments closely." The overarching powers the FA has could see the governing body launch its own investigation into the matter with the threat of further sanctions. Sources told BBC Sport that City were expected to claim that key sponsorship
Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them (Getty Images) deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners, as part of an appeal. However, City's defence may be undermined by statements that major sponsor Etihad Airways gave to the United States government in 2015. In response to the US Department of Commerce, Transportation and State during an investigation into state-owned airlines, Etihad Airways said: "The assertion that the Abu Dhabi
government paid for Etihad's sponsorship of English Premier League football club Manchester City is false. In 2011, Etihad and Manchester City entered into a 10-year sponsorship agreement, which included naming rights for Manchester City's stadium. Etihad funded this sponsorship from its own liquidity." Etihad Airways later stated: "We are and have always been clear that we do not receive any subsidies
from the Abu Dhabi government." The independent panel's findings decided that City arranged "sham contracts" with a number of commercial partners as part of a scheme to disguise secret funding of more than £830m.The Premier League says City "systematically broke Premier League Rules for nearly a decade". The independent commission which studied the case found City "utilised devices" to "disguise the true extent of certain club liabilities". The findings have prompted the Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing policies and administration of His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), to ask whether the government department has requested the redacted documents contained within the
commission's report. Dame Meg Hillier, chair of the cross-party group of MPs, said she would "welcome reassurance from HMRC that you are seized of the importance of these issues and the public interest in this case". The letter follows a report from the Tax Policy Associates, external which claims City failed to pay as much as £12m in unpaid tax because of a "sham" contract with former manager Roberto Mancini. In addition to unpaid income tax and National Insurance, the report claims City could face a penalty charge that would take their liabilities to £24m. The Business, Innovation, Science and Trade committee has called for stronger action on corporate accounting in a letter to the government and (Continued on page 28)
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One Guyana Inter-Region Softball Cup…
Basheir and Son's Const. Inc. and Mohamed's Excavating Const Inc. power Female Category
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s Guyana's biggest open s o f t b a l l tournament prepares to take the country by storm from October 18 to November 15, Basheir and Son's Construction Inc. and Mohamed's Excavating Construction Inc. have joined forces as the title sponsors of the Female Category for the third edition of the One Guyana Inter-Region Ten10 Softball Cup. Both companies have strengthened their support for the tournament following their involvement last year, demonstrating their continued commitment to creating opportunities for female softball players across Guyana to showcase their talent, develop their skills, and participate competitively in the sport. Director of Basheir and Son's Construction Inc., Ms. Bibi R. Mohamed, said the company is pleased to once again support the tournament and contribute to the development of grassroots sports in Guyana. Ms. Mohamed noted that opportunities for female participation are not always given the attention they deserve in sporting competitions. She commended the organisers
for continuing to provide a platform where women and young girls can participate, compete, and develop their abilities in the game. She further stated that Basheir and Son's Construction Inc. takes its corporate social responsibility seriously and views this sponsorship as another meaningful way of giving back to communities across Guyana. “This tournament creates an opportunity not only for experienced female players, but also for younger players who are developing their skills and looking towards a future in the sport. Grassroots competitions can provide a foundation for these young women to progress into club cricket and, with dedication and hard work, possibly go on to represent Guyana,” Ms. Mohamed said. Ms. Mohamed extended best wishes to all participating players and teams and encouraged them to play with determination, discipline, good sportsmanship, and to the best of their abilities as they compete for a place in the n a t i o n a l p l a y o ff s a n d championship. Meanwhile, Director of Mohamed's Excavating
Ms. Akaze Thompson of RS Sports receiving sponsorship from representative of Bashier and Sons construction Inc. Mr. Farzan Persaud and Mr. Ashad Mohamed of Mohamed's Excavating Construction Inc. Construction Inc., Mr. Faizul Mohamed, expressed similar sentiments, noting that his company is proud to once again support an initiative that provides opportunities for local athletes. “This tournament gives our local softball players an opportunity to showcase their talent while developing and improving their skills. We are especially pleased to see the organisers continuing
to include female players and teams from across the country,” Mr. Mohamed said. He added that the inclusion of the female category demonstrates a commitment to the continued development of women in sports and commended the organisers for providing that platform. Mr. Mohamed also highlighted the important role community softball
plays beyond the boundaries of the playing field. “Softball at the village and community level is more than just a game. It brings people together. It gives players an opportunity to represent their communities while families, friends and supporters come out to enjoy the competition and support their teams. That sense of togetherness is an important part of local sport,” he said. Mr. Mohamed thanked the organisers for once again giving Mohamed's Excavating Construction Inc. the opportunity to be part of the competition and extended best wishes to all participating teams. Together, Basheir and Son's Construction Inc. and Mohamed's Excavating Construction Inc. are proud to support the Female Category of the One Guyana Inter-Region Ten10 Softball Cup, helping to promote grassroots sports, strengthen community participation, and create greater opportunities for women and young female athletes across Guyana. Manager of RS Sports, Mr. Abel Seetaram, took the opportunity to thank both sponsors for once again coming on board and s u p p o r t i n g t h e tournament. Not only s u p p o r t i n g t h e tournament, but I must say that we are very happy
that both companies took on the mantle of powering the female category as the title sponsor. Mr. Seetaram said that having both companies back on board shows the confidence they have in the tournament, and also it shows that they take up their social responsibility of giving back to community development seriously, and sports is no exception in community development because it helps to empower and develop our youth. He went on to assure both sponsors that this year's tournament will once again be played to the highest standard and in the spirit of sportsmanship. The nationwide tournament returns bigger and better, with both Male and Female categories, and over $5 million in cash and prizes up for grabs. In the female playoffs, the winner will take home $200,000 more from last year in a purse of $500,000 and the winning trophy; the runner-up $200,000 and trophy; the Player of the Tournament (MVP) with $50,000 and trophy, along with other prizes; Player of the Final $30,000 and trophy; Best bowling figure in an innings $20,000 and trophy; Batsman with the highest individual score $20,000 and trophy. The tournament runs from 18th October to 15th November, 2026, with games played at various community grounds across the regions, and the national playoffs on 14th and 15th November. The organisers said it's about taking the tournament to the people, and while the previous playoffs were held in Regions 5 and 6, this year's playoffs will be played in Region 3. The National Playoffs are expected to feature a spectacular programme of cultural entertainment and family activities, making the event more than just a cricket competition. RS Sports believes that softball cricket at the grassroots level is an important stepping stone for players to develop their skills, gain exposure, and potentially progress into hardball cricket and higher (Continued on page 29)
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'Super Saturday' showdown in Lotto/ Let'sBet T10 Tapeball set for Lusignan Tapeball cricket takes centre stage at the Lusignan Ground as eight remaining heavyweights lock horns in a blockbuster Super Saturday quarter-final slate in the Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zone of the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. With three zone champions already safely tucked into the national phase, the region's top local contenders earned their stripes across the Demerara Cricket Club and Lusignan grounds to keep their campaigns alive. At stake is more than just regional bragging rights; victory punches a ticket to Sunday's zonal finals at Enmore and keeps alive the dream of claiming the ultimate GYD $2 million national bounty at the Anna Regina National Stadium on October 11. Defending national
At stake is more than just regional bragging rights; victory punches a ticket to Sunday's zonal finals at Enmore and keeps alive the dream of claiming the ultimate GYD $2 million national bounty at the Anna Regina National Stadium on October 11.
champions Titans Rams headline the morning session as they step out at 09:30h to face a hungry Pure Entertainment side in the opening fixture. Titans Rams arrive with the target firmly on their backs, but their championship pedigree will
be tested immediately in this high-pressure 10-over sprint. The action rolls seamlessly into the mid-morning clash at 11:30h, where Diamond Gunners gear up to square off against SVC/AJM CC in a high-stakes duel. As the afternoon heat peaks, the tension only
amplifies. Better Hope CC take on Team Corruption at 13:30h in a contest where big hitters on both sides will look to seize momentum early. Wrapping up the Super Eight schedule at 15:30h, Housing Warriors collide with Avinash All-Stars in a blockbuster finale to
determine the last semi-final slot. For local cricket enthusiasts, the atmosphere at Lusignan promises to be electric with free admission across the venue, though spectators should note that coolers will not be permitted into the ground.
Beyond the shot at the national crown, significant monetary rewards are up for grabs throughout the knockout round. Navin and Sons Construction has sponsored the zone champion prize of $500,000, while Camille's Academy has put up $200,000 for the runners-up. The two losing semifinalists will pocket $50,000 each, compliments of OGN, and every losing quarterfinalist will receive $25,000, compliments of Scoop Ride Inc. The four surviving sides from Saturday's frantic slate will head straight to the Enmore Community Centre Ground on S u n d a y, O cto b er 4, s tartin g at 10:00h, where the s e mi- f in a ls an d z o n al f i n a l w i l l decide who advances to represent the zone on the grand stage at Anna Regina.
2026 Commander-in-Chief T20 Final… GPF retain title after
pulling off 2-run heist over GDF The Guyana Police Force (GPF) successfully defended their Commander-in-Chief T20 Cup title after holding their nerve to secure a thrilling two-run victory over the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in a nail-biting final played on Thursday at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. Batting first, the defending champions posted 142-6 from their allotted 20 overs, with all-rounder Stephen Harris producing a superb unbeaten knock of 71 from 58 deliveries, which included 6 fours and 2 sixes.
- Harris shines with all-round performance GPF found themselves in early trouble after Captain, Deputy Commissioner 'Administration' Ravindradat Budhram (0) and Ronald Alli (0) departed leaving the Officers reeling at 9 for 2. Senior player Troy Benn contributed 21 from 24 balls before Harris anchored the innings and guided his side to a competitive total.For GDF, Reon Lall was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2-13
runs from his four overs while Randy Wade and Andre McFarlane picked up a wicket each. Set at 143 for victory, GDF pushed the defending champions all the way but ultimately fell agonisingly short, finishing on 1406 from their allotted 20 overs. Seanden David-Longe led GDF's charge with 39 from 27 deliveries, (3x4 3x6), while Rockael Reddy contributed 34
from 41 balls and Hakeem David made a brisk 19 from 12 deliveries. With the match going down to the wire, the Police bowlers held their composure under pressure to successfully defend the total. Harris completed an outstanding all-round performance by taking two wickets for just 16 runs from his four overs. Trevor Benn, Troy Benn and Collin Sullivan each claimed one
His Excellency President Irfaan Ali presenting the winning trophy to GPF Officers Captain Assistant Commissioner 'Administration' Ravindradat Budhram alongside his team
wicket, while GPF wicketkeeper Raheem Haynes was involved in three dismissals, taking two catches and completing a run-out. When the final delivery was bowled, GDF had reached 140 for six, just two runs short of GPF's 142 for six, sparking celebrations among the Police team at Eve Leary as they successfully retained the Commander-in-Chief T20 Cup. It was a fitting end to a nailbiting final, with the defending champions pushed to the very last ball before holding their nerve to retain the title. (GPF FB)
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