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August 15, 2026 - Vol. 21 No. 32 Online: www.kaieteurnews.com Online Price $200 readership yesterday, 40,737
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Wales project to startup by year end but no 50% promised
reduction in light bills until plant reaches full capacity - PM Baby dies Newly built $208M school awaiting to get another $384M medevac out to build dorms of Region One President of the CCJ, Justice Winston Anderson
CCJ President Anderson breaks silence on misconduct allegations …denies "panel fixing" Sec on of the Monkey Mountain Secondary School in Region 8 under construc on. and influencing judgments (Picture shared by Team Mohameds via Facebook on June 19, 2026)
Blackouts will continue
until all power lines, substations fixed – Min. Indar
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Wales project to startup by year end but no 50% promised reduction in light bills until plant reaches full capacity - PM T h e Wa l e s G a s - t o Energy (GTE) contractor, Lindsayca has promised the Government of Guyana (GoG) to deliver a fraction of the 300 megawatts power by the end of 2026, but this will not result in the promised 50% reduction in light bills for customers of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). This was made clear on Friday by Prime Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips during a press conference to provide key update on the country's electricity generation and supply at Colgrain House, Camp Street, Georgetown. During remarks, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar said, “At the end of the year, myself and the Prime Minister have gotten the commitment from Lindsayca, the Gas-toEnergy contractor that we will get one of the turbines that will generate 57MW of power.” Lindsayca was initially expected to deliver the 300MW power plant as well as the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility since the end
of 2024. The two-year delay has resulted in the country being forced to rent two power ships to supply the nation with electricity to meet its growing power demands. Government promised that the project would bring 50% relief on electric bills for customers but the relief will not come until at least 228MW of power is supplied by the contractor. In response to a question from this newspaper, the prime minister explained, “After the project, we said 50% reduction at the end of the project and the project we're talking about is phase one. Phase one ends when we get 228 MW of power and then you got the 300MW that will come from the steam afterwards. So, when we achieve that, that's phase one.” The two-year delay of the Wales GTE project is expected to cost the country approximately US$884M more than the initial cost of the two gas plants currently under construction. The two plants initially pegged at US$759M is likely
to double due to the increasingly high import bill for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), rental of powerships and a costly legal dispute. Notwithstanding, the government hopes that the project could start up by the end of the year, but by then, the financial hemorrhage to the country would be severe. The country was initially informed of a 2024 year-end startup for the Wales projectintended to slash electricity tariffs by half and supply stable, cleaner energy. Due to delays in the site preparation phase, government is now anticipating that the project will come online by end of this year- a timeline experts believe is unattainable. In the meantime, Guyana is forced to swallow an increasingly expensive pill: the exorbitant cost of importing HFO to keep the lights on in the country which amount to an eyewatering US$619M for the two-year period. Since January 2025, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) have relied almost entirely on imported HFO.
Minister Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips
During the 2026 budget defense by the PPP, it was revealed that GPL's base fuel bill stands at a staggering GY$47 billion per annum—roughly US$18.78 million every month—with 93% of that fuel being HFO. The situation is rapidly worsening. Recently, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips revealed a shocking 74.8% average increase in fuel import costs since the beginning of 2026. But here is what that actually means for the country. During 2025,
operating at the baseline of US$18.78 million monthly, the import bill was approximately US$225.36 million. With the prime minister's acknowledged 74.8% surge, the monthly bill skyrockets to over US$32.83 million. From January to May 2026 alone adds another US$164.15M to the furnace. Should this inflated price for HFO be applied to keep the country powered to the end of this year, it means the fuel import bill for 2026 will be a staggering
US$393.96M. Consequently, the twoyear delay in startup of the GTE project is costing this country a whopping US$619.32M in fuel imports alone. It should be noted that in addition to the fuel cost for GPL, Guyana was forced to hire two Turkish powerships to supplement the national grid. The rental bill on the country is GY$126M daily, as was previously highlighted by Interim Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson. In addition to the rental of power, and the heavy import bill for fuel, Guyana was also caught in a legal dispute with the contractor, Lindsayca/ CH4. The GoG recently admitted that it was forced to pay out a US$97M settlement to the consortium. Government also paid close to US$2M for the battery of lawyers that represented Guyana during the dispute process. As such, the extensive delays in project is expected to cost Guyana a massive US$884M more.
CCJ President Anderson breaks silence … denies "panel fixing" on misconduct allegations and influencing judgments President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, has issued a lengthy public statement responding to a series of allegations made against him by fellow judges of the regional court, following reports first published in the Trinidad Express alleging internal turmoil, breaches of judicial protocol and claims that court panels were manipulated to secure particular outcomes in cases. In the statement released on Friday, Justice Anderson said the reports had caused "concern, anxiety and profound sadness" both within the CCJ and across the region, and condemned what he described as the unauthorised leaking of confidential internal deliberations and correspondence. "Such disclosures and their publication are wholly unacceptable and strike at one of the fundamental principles upon which every
independent judiciary depends," he said, adding that the leaks have eroded "public trust and confidence in the third branch." At the heart of the controversy is a dispute over judicial attire. Justice Anderson confirmed that he removed a judicial colleague from the panel hearing a preliminary application in D'Almada v Trinidad and Tobago in July, after the judge insisted on wearing national dress rather than the court's traditional robes or business attire during proceedings. The CCJ President said when the founders of the CCJ established the Court, they determined that the longstanding Caribbean tradition of Judges wearing judicial robes during court proceedings would be maintained. He noted that as the Rules of Court did not contemplate hearings conducted "in chambers", no express provision was made regarding attire in such
proceedings. However, he said over time, it became the accepted practice, consistent with a number of Caribbean jurisdictions, including those sending their appeals to us, for Judges to wear bench jackets during interlocutory and chamber matters. “Then gradually it became accepted that CCJ judges would wear business suits/attire when not dressed in robes,” he said in the statement. According to the statement, the CCJ President raised concerns with the colleague privately in June, but was unable to secure a commitment that the judge would abide by what he called the court's "established practice" on judicial wear. He said the judge's removal from that specific panel was "based solely upon the issue of judicial attire" and had nothing to do with the judge's legal opinions or participation in
President of the CCJ, Justice Winston Anderson deliberations. Justice Anderson said he has since moved to formalise a judicial dress code, which was placed before the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission in June, though he acknowledged he "may have approached the matter... too strongly." Justice Anderson forcefully rejected suggestions that he
manipulated the composition of court panels to influence case outcomes, calling the allegation "wholly untrue" and describing the leap from the attire dispute to claims of panel fixing as "irresponsible, intellectually dishonest, injudicious and quite simply, malevolent." He noted that following the disputed interlocutory hearing, all five judges — including the one removed from the panel — unanimously agreed to grant leave for the substantive matter to proceed, and that the same judge was later included in the full bench hearing the merits. Going forward, Justice Anderson announced a new institutional policy: every judge will now be required to sit on every panel unless they formally opt out for a legitimate reason. The CCJ President also denied allegations that he sought to influence the outcome of cases,
specifically referencing the matter of Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed v Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, Attorney General of Guyana and Magistrate Judy Latchman. Justice Anderson rejected claims that judicial views were suppressed or that any judge was directed toward a particular conclusion in the matter, calling such suggestions "wholly without foundation." He acknowledged that judges h e l d " d i ff e r i n g v i e w s regarding aspects of the reasoning and the manner in which certain issues should be articulated in the final judgment," but insisted this was ordinary appellate deliberation rather than evidence of interference. He characterised reported disagreements among judges during deliberations on that case as normal appellate practice rather than evidence of (Continued on page 6)
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CCJ credibility The Caribbean Court of Justice was supposed to be the region’s last fortress of justice—the institution citizens could turn to when confidence in their own systems had been shaken. But the explosive allegations now surrounding the Court threaten to turn that fortress into a house of suspicion. This is not a matter that can be dismissed as routine internal discussion, as the Bar Council in Guyana has suggested. Allegations of “panel manipulation” and attempts to influence judicial opinions are far too serious to be reduced to differences among judges or the normal roughand-tumble of judicial deliberations. They go to the heart of judicial independence. Even more troubling are reports that five of the Court’s six sitting judges raised serious concerns about the conduct and leadership of the President of the Court. Five judges cannot simply be waved away as disgruntled colleagues who misunderstood the circumstances. Nor should the public be expected to accept assurances from the institution itself as the final word on allegations involving its own leadership. The Court cannot credibly investigate itself. That is precisely why an independent investigation into the CCJ and the allegations surrounding its President is now imperative. This is not an attack on the CCJ. It is a demand to protect it. The Caribbean cannot afford an apex court whose judgments, however legally sound, are increasingly viewed through a cloud of suspicion. Once citizens begin asking whether judges were selected for particular panels because of the decisions they were expected to reach, the damage goes far beyond one case or one dispute. It strikes at the credibility of the entire institution. And Guyana has an especially compelling interest in getting to the bottom of these allegations. The CCJ’s reputation rests not merely on the qualifications of its judges or its lofty declarations about judicial independence. It rests on public confidence that every litigant receives a fair hearing, every panel is constituted properly, every judge is free from improper influence, and every decision is reached according to law and evidence. If there is nothing to hide, an independent investigation should pose no threat. Indeed, it would strengthen the Court. The investigation should be conducted by persons completely independent of the CCJ, with the authority to examine the leaked correspondence, the conduct of the President, the allegations of panel manipulation, claims of attempts to influence judicial opinions. The CCJ was created to inspire confidence in Caribbean justice. That confidence cannot be demanded; it must be earned and constantly protected. This is bigger than personalities. Bigger than institutional pride. Bigger than the reputation of any individual judge. The integrity of the Caribbean’s highest court is at stake. Investigate the allegations. Establish the truth. Clear the Court if the allegations are unfounded—or hold accountable anyone responsible if they are not. Anything less risks leaving the CCJ permanently under a cloud. And that would be a tragedy for justice throughout the Caribbean.
Guyana’s share of oil revenue: Is this an equitable arrangement? DEAR EDITOR, It is generally accepted that within the boundaries of a sovereign state, a government does not pay taxes on behalf of any institution or any individual; but it has the authority to grant tax exempt status to certain groups, including churches, educational institutions, and non-profit organisations. Exxon and its oil consortium in Guyana are not a nonprofit organisation; and as such, these oil firms should be paying taxes, given that they are profit maximising businesses. However, in the 2016 Oil Agreement with the Oil Company, this requirement of the company paying taxes is not satisfied; for in Article 15.4 and 15.5 it is stated that: 15.4 The Minister hereby agrees: (a) that a sum equivalent to the tax assessed pursuant to Article 15.2 and 15.3 will be paid by the Minister to the Commissioner General, Guyana Revenue Authority on behalf of the Contractor and that the amount of such
(ii) any other similar charge imposed and payable in respect of Petroleum Operations at the date hereof, or from time-to-time hereafter, except charges of the type specified in Article 15.1 (a-b). 15.5 The Contractor shall provide the Minister with the Contractor's income tax returns to be submitted by the Minister to the Commissioner General, Guyana Revenue Authority so the Minister can pay income tax on behalf of the Contractor as provided under Article 15.4 (a). On such returns, the Minister shall note that he is paying the income taxes on behalf of the Contractor, so that the Commissioner General, Guyana Revenue Authority can properly prepare the receipts required under this Article 15.5. Within one hundred and eighty (180) days following the end of each year of assessment, the Minister shall furnish to the Contractor proper tax certificates in the Contractor's name from the Commissioner General, Guyana Revenue Authority evidencing
2026 is US$76.3 Billion, the estimated total tax receipts is US$ 9.3 Billion (US$9.3B = US$76.3 B x 12.24%). What is disturbing about this arrangement is fact that the tax rate of 12.24 percent of total revenue is almost equal to the Guyana profit share of 12.5 percent of total revenue. In other words, what Guyana receives as profit share is automatically recaptured by the company when Guyana pays the company's taxes that is in keeping with Articles 15.4 (a) and 15.5 in the Agreement. The question, therefore, is: How does this tax payment by the Government on behalf of Company impact in real terms the true value of the revenue Guyana receives? The answer: Guyana in real terms, after paying the taxes of the Company, only receives around US$2.8 Billion or 3.7 % of Total Revenue US$76.3 Billion, and not 14.5 percent of total Revenue as stated in the Agreement. Total revenue is US$76.3 Billion;
Table 1 contains the details of Guyana’s share before and after taxes.
Table 1: Total Revenue, Total Cost and Estimated Taxes, Guyana Share of Revenue Time Period: 2020 to June 2026
Total US$ Billion
% of Total Revenue
Total Revenue (TR)
$ 76.3
100%
Minimum Total Cost Oil (TC) 2020-June2026
$ 55.0
72.1%
Maximum Total Profit (TP) = TR – TC
$ 21.30
27.9%
Maximum Guyana Profit before Taxes (GPbT)
$ 10.7
14.0%
Estimated Taxes (ET): 12.24% of TR
$ 9.3
12.2%
Maximum Guyana Profit after Taxes = GPbT-ET
$ 1.3
1.7%
Guyana Royalty = 2% of TR
$ 1.5
2.0%
Maximum Guyana Share of Total Revenue after Taxes (a)
$ 2.8
3.7%
Company Share of Total Revenue (b)
$ 73.5
96.3%
Total Revenue (TR) = a + b
$ 76.3
100.0%
sum will be considered income of the Contractor; and (b) that the appropriate portion of the Government's share of Profit Oil delivered in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall be accepted by the Minister as payment in full by the Contractor of Contractor's share of each of the following levies, whatsoever the applicable rate of such levies may be, which the Minister shall then pay on behalf of the Contractor under Article 15.4 (a) to the Commissioner General, Guyana Revenue Authority or such successor authority: (i) the Contractor's share of the income taxes imposed by the laws of Guyana, including, but not limited to, income tax imposed by the Income Tax Act and corporation tax imposed by the Corporation Tax Act and payable at the date hereof, or from time to time thereafter, and any other levy or charge on income or profits which may become payable from time to time under any laws, acts, statutes, regulations or orders by the Government; and
the payment of the Contractor's income tax under the Income Tax Act and corporation tax under the Corporation Tax Act. Such certificates shall state the amount of tax paid individually on behalf of Contractor or parties comprising the Contractor and other particulars customary for such certificates. According to the published financial statements of the Oil Consortium, the total amount of taxes paid by the Government on behalf of the Company, using the profits and royalties it received from the company, amounted to US$7.5 Billion out of a Total Revenue received of US$61.3 Billion for the period 2020 to 2025. This tax payment of US$7.5 Billion by government represents 12.24 percent of Total Revenue (US$7.5 B = US$61.3B x 12.24%). Since the financial statements for 2026 are not available at this time, it is assumed that the taxes as a share of total revenue will be 12.24 percent in 2026, as it was in the previous period 2020 to 2025. Furthermore, since the total revenue received between 2020 to June
cost recovery is US$55.0 Billion (72.1% of Total Revenue (TR)). Guyana profit before tax payment US$10.7 Billion (14.0% of TR). Guyana pays US$9.3 Billion (12.2% of TR) in taxes for the company. Guyana profit after taxes US$1.3 Billion (1.7% of TR). Guyana royalty is US$1.5 Billion (2% of TR). Since Guyana only receives in real terms US$2.8 Billion (3.7 % of Total Revenue), this implies that the company in real terms receives US$73.5 Billion, or 96.3 % of Total Revenue. Question: So, what is required for Guyana to get a real and equitable share of its oil and revenue from this operation? The answer: Ring-fencing must be employed; real-time auditing is required (audit reports for several years are still outstanding); and taxes must be paid by the consortium from its share of revenue and not by the government for the consortium. As the Guyanese saying tells us: “Eye-pass got fuh done now”! Sincerely, Kenrick Hunte Darsh Khusial Joe Persaud
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Why Guyana’s cyber laws No to Uranium Mining in Guyana need an AI renaissance DEAR EDITOR, We h a v e o ff i c i a l l y crossed the uncanny valley, and Guyana’s political landscape is dangerously exposed. As our nation navigates an unprecedented economic boom and heightened geopolitical visibility, the democratisation of generative artificial intelligence has birthed a new era of frictionless fabrication. Today, creating a hyperrealistic depiction of a Guyanese public official takes mere seconds. We are no longer dealing with crude Photoshop jobs; AI is now routinely weaponised to generate fabricated audio and video of public servants engaging in illicit, humiliating, or inflammatory acts, instantly broadcast across local Facebook pages and WhatsApp groups. In the face of this epistemic crisis, legislative inertia in Georgetown is no longer an option. It is imperative that our national laws—specifically the Cybercrime Act of 2018 and our older, colonial-era d e f a m a t i o n frameworks—be urgently reexamined and edited to hold individuals accountable when they misuse AI to sabotage public officials. Historically, Guyanese law and the Constitution rightly protect free expression and political satire. However, generative AI breaks the traditional bounds of parody through sheer verisimilitude. In a society historically vulnerable to ethnic and political polarization, a
synthesised WhatsApp voice note of a minister uttering a racial slur or accepting a bribe does not provoke thought; it provokes unrest. Ye t , p e r p e t r a t o r s continually hide behind antiquated legal shields, claiming their deepfakes are mere “digital jokes.” To u n d e r s t a n d t h e urgency of this statutory modernisation, we need only look at the global fallout of the past few months. In February 2026, France was rocked by the “Élysée Synthesis,” a scandal in which an AI-generated video depicted the French Prime Minister accepting a cash bribe. Before the video was debunked, markets dipped and riots sparked in Paris. In response, the French parliament swiftly passed a Digital Integrity Law, which explicitly criminalises the unconsented, malicious biometric cloning of public figures. Similarly, during South K o r e a ’s A p r i l 2 0 2 6 parliamentary elections, operatives utilised voicecloning AI to release audio files of a prominent candidate utilising ethnic slurs. Rather than relying on sluggish civil defamation suits, Seoul updated its electoral laws to establish “ a l g o r i t h m i c accountability,” holding individual uploaders directly liable for synthetic election interference. By contrast, Guyana’s current legal framework is floundering in the face of this technology. Public figures are paralysed by
traditional defamation standards that require proving actual malice and measurable damages. These standards were designed for print newspapers and traditional broadcasters, not a decentralised internet where anonymous promptengineers can generate bespoke defamation at scale. Updating our laws to hold AI abusers accountable is not an assault on our constitutional right to free speech; it is the preservation of a shared civic reality. Parliament must introduce specific legal categories for “malicious synthetic defamation,” mandate digital provenance protocols, and ensure that those who maliciously engineer algorithmic falsehoods face strict liability. Democracy in a rapidly developing, diverse nation requires a baseline of empirical truth to function. If we refuse to edit our laws to punish those who use AI to poison that well, we are not protecting free expression. We are simply subsidising deception. Respectfully, Philip Inshanally
DEAR EDITOR, According to news reports, U92 Energy Corp, the Canadian based uranium company formed specifically for conducting uranium mining in Guyana, anticipates approval in this month of August from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA for their drill programme. U92 Energy Corp 20.6 million pounds (Mlbs) uranium project located in Region Seven Guyana has secured, according to reports, rights to explore 92.2 square kilometres in Guyana. In March of 2026 they partnered with Orbit Garant for a phase one 5,000 metre diamond drill programme in the Kurupung area and confirmed that the diamond drill rig is currently in Guyana and is or will be on site soon to start phase one drilling for uranium in highpriority project targets. The Environmental Act of Guyana is crystal clear on processes for applying for environmental permits. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website lists companies who have applied for environmental permits currently and in the past. Nowhere on the EPA website is there any a p p l i c a t i o n f r o m U92
Energy Corp. So, unless there is some secret, illegal process at play here, any expectation or anticipation of U92 environmental permit in this month August is highly questionable and needs immediate clarification from the Environmental Protection Agency. We remind U92 Energy Corp and the Environmental Protection Agency that the Environmental Protection Act, part IV requires mandatory environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for projects requiring execution of construction works, installations, interference with any ecosystem or activity in the natural surroundings including those involving installation for treatment of waste water, industrial or domestic waste and extraction and conversion of mineral resources, all of which U92 are or will be involved in, before any environmental permit or authorisation can be granted. We note and support statements made by many objecting to U92 Energy Corp uranium project including those made by Vice Chair of Region 7
warning that “Guyana must not gamble with the future of the Middle Mazuruni” and “Hands off the Kurupung”. The APA also clearly stated that the U92 project violates indigenous rights, land rights and exposes the lack of expertise, knowledge and regulatory processes to address uranium mining. We join with all who have spoken out against the dangers and environmental damage of uranium mining which if approved will leave a legacy of destruction to the health and wellbeing of the indigenous people who live in the Middle Mazaruni, to the flora and fauna who inhabit this area, to the land which provides livelihoods and to the rivers and waterways including the mighty Mazaruni which provides life and sustenance to so many. In the words of our national poet Martin Carter: “Like a jig, shakes the loom, like a web, is spun the pattern, all are involved, all are consumed” No to Uranium Mining in Guyana Danuta Radzik Concerned Guyanese and environmental defenders
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued M A U M E R E , Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early S a t u r d a y, d a m a g i n g buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time. Its epicenter was 68 km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks.
I n d o n e s i a ’ s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for part of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. The agency located the shallow undersea quake near Flores island. Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials were closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. The quake was felt across much of Flores Island. Initial reports indicated there was damage to homes and
public facilities, though officials had not yet released estimates of the number of damaged buildings or any casualties. Yo h a n n a E m b u , a resident of Sikka, a regency within East Nusa Tenggara province, said a number of buildings were damaged by the strong shaking and panicked people ran to higher ground. “Many buildings here were damaged ... I saw that the waiting room at the Pelni port terminal in Maumere had collapsed,” she said. Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because of its
location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.
In December of 1992, a magnitude 7 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed about 2,500 people on the
southeastern island of Flores, part of a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia.
CCJ President Anderson breaks silence... From page 3 suppression, stressing that the final ruling was reached with “COMPLETE UNANIMITY among all seven judges.” He further revealed that under the CCJ’s Original Jurisdiction, dissenting judgments are never published — a standard practice, he said, in international courts of that type — which he suggested may have fuelled public speculation about internal disagreement where none affected the outcome. The statement also addressed Justice Anderson’s involvement in G u y a n a ’s l o n g - s t a l l e d appointments of a substantive Chancellor and Chief Justice, confirming he met separately with Guyana’s President and the Leader of the Opposition to encourage progress on the constitutional requirement. He detailed two separate interventions in Guyana’s
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domestic affairs on the matter. He disclosed that in October 2025, he met privately and separately with the President of Guyana and the thenLeader of the Opposition in an effort to broker agreement on the outstanding appointments — an effort that “did not produce the outcome I had hoped for.” Subsequently, during an official visit for the swearing-in of the CCJ’s newest judge, he held courtesy calls with Guyana’s President, the Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and representatives of the parliamentary opposition — including ANPU, PNC, AFC, WIN and FGM — where concerns were raised that any appointments be made strictly within constitutional bounds. Reflecting on the interventions, Justice Anderson conceded they may have been a misstep: “It may have been better to have confined myself to public commentary on the constitutional importance of substantive judicial appointments, as did my predecessors,” he said, invoking similar public remarks made in past years by former CCJ Presidents Sir Dennis Byron and Justice
Adrian Saunders on the same Guyanese judicial vacancies. He maintained, however, that his motivation was strictly constitutional rather than political. “I have no personal interest or preference in who is appointed Chancellor or Chief Justice of Guyana,” he said, describing his sole concern as ensuring the offices are held by substantively appointed judges enjoying full constitutional protection. Despite the controversy, Justice Anderson said the CCJ’s judicial functions have continued without interruption, pointing to rulings delivered across both its Appellate and Original Jurisdictions over the past year, along with continued work interpreting the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas on regional integration matters. He closed by pledging that the court would continue to serve the region “with independence, fairness and integrity deserving of the trust and confidence of the Caribbean people,” though he did not indicate whether any formal complaint or disciplinary process has been triggered by the allegations from fellow judges.
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Baby dies awaiting medevac out of Reg. One A family from Moruca, Region One, is demanding justice and answers from authorities after their three-day-old son died on Thursday at the Mabaruma Regional Hospital while awaiting a medical evacuation for further care. The family believes the baby may have survived had the evacuation been arranged in time. The infant, born on 10th August, 2026, was the son of Stacy Correia, a healthcare worker attached to the Matthews Ridge (Pakera) Hospital. A close relative told Kaieteur News on Friday that Correia began feeling pain on Sunday afternoon and went to the Matthews Ridge Hospital, which referred her to the Port Kaituma Hospital. From there, she was referred again — this time to the Mabaruma Regional Hospital — that same night, after being deemed a high-risk case. According to the relative, Correia called shortly after giving birth early Monday morning to say that the baby had arrived and that both of them were fine. Throughout Monday, the relative checked in periodically, and by the afternoon learned that the baby had developed
breathing problems. "Throughout the day she said she didn't get to hold him because he was in the birthing room, and when the other nurse came to take over the shift, she said she found the baby looking blue. When they checked his RBS (Random Blood Sugar), it was 23" — a dangerously low reading requiring immediate medical attention, the family said. Once the breathing difficulty was discovered, healthcare staff placed the baby on a CPAP machine to assist his breathing. By Tuesday, when the relative checked in again, she learned the baby's condition had worsened and that the hospital was planning to transfer him to Georgetown for specialised care."On Tuesday, they said they wanted to send him out, but there wasn't any available space anywhere. So Wednesday, they ended up calling back again, and West Demerara Regional Hospital had a space. Tuesday and Wednesday was when they kept telling her that they might have to refer him," the relative explained. Complicating matters, the hospital was also
experiencing power outages that affected the oxygen equipment — another factor prompting the push to transfer the baby out of the region. "The doctors at the NICU were consulting other doctors, saying that they were having constant power outages, and every time [the baby] came off the machine, they had to bag him," the relative said. The baby died on Thursday afternoon, amid the same ongoing complications. The relative maintains that had an emergency medevac been available once the breathing problems began, the child would likely still be alive. Devastated, the family is now seeking answers from authorities as to why a medical evacuation could not be arranged in time. They are also asking whether, in the absence of an available local flight, contact was made with the Guyana Defence Force for medevac assistance. Correia remains at the Mabaruma Hospital and is expected to travel by boat today (Saturday) to return home to Moruca to bury her son.
Stacy Correia of Moruca, Region One holding her baby boy after he passed away on Thursday.
APNU: Govt. silencing MV Barima survivors, controlling narrative around maritime disaster A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has accused the government of controlling the narrative surrounding the MV Barima tragedy and silencing survivors who could speak independently about what happened aboard the vessel. Member of Parliament Nima Flue-Bess told the media that the 18 th July sinking — which occurred roughly 10 nautical miles off the Essequibo coast as the ferry travelled from Georgetown to Port Kaituma in Region One — is one of the gravest maritime disasters in the country's history. The vessel was 87 years old, and an estimated 179 people were aboard, far more than the 133 listed on the official manifest. The tragedy claimed 73 lives, with 76 people rescued and approximately 30 still missing, making it the deadliest maritime disaster in Guyana's history. Flue-Bess said these discrepancies obligated the government to secure and publish the vessel's maintenance, inspection, loading, manifest, seaworthiness and emergencyresponse records. "Instead, from the morning of the tragedy, serious questions arose
about whether the government's priority was to establish and disclose the truth or to control the information reaching the Guyanese public. It began with misleading statements by the Prime Minister on the morning of the tragedy. The pattern was established early: control the narrative first and
Member of Parliament (MP) Nima Flue-Bess disclose only what pressure compels. Then came restrictions on independent access to survivors. These were the people who could tell the country what they saw and
experienced aboard the MV Barima. Restricting journalists' access to them prevented those eyewitness accounts from reaching the public independently of the government's version of events," she said. The MP reminded that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) advised murder charges against the captain, the goods superintendent and the chief mate following their arrest — consequences she said cannot be ignored, as the accused are now held without bail and effectively cut off from normal access to media and, by extension, the public. She argued that the three men who have been charged may possess critical first-hand information about the vessel and the moments before it sank. "The murder charges may also limit what they can tell the Commission of Inquiry. They now face criminal proceedings arising from the very events the Commission is supposed to
investigate and must consider their right against self-incrimination and how anything they say could affect their defence. We, therefore, have an extraordinary situation in which some of the people who may know the most about what happened aboard the MV Barima have been charged for murder and could be constrained in what they can tell the very Commission established to find out what happened. That creates, at minimum, the appearance that the answer has been supplied before the inquiry has completed the investigation," she added. Flue-Bess further argued that punitive consequences have so far fallen on workers, while senior office holders and the responsible minister remain in place. She maintained that administrative failure, criminal liability and ministerial responsibility are distinct questions, and that one cannot be used to erase the other. She was also critical of how the Commission of Inquiry was
constituted, describing it as a creature of the President — established by him, with members he selected, and terms of reference set without meaningful consultation with the Opposition, victims' representatives or other key stakeholders. The five-member panel, appointed by President Irfaan Ali, is chaired by Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith of Belize and also includes maritime and legal experts from across the Caribbean and Europe. Still, Flue-Bess insisted the Commission must be allowed to follow the evidence wherever it leads — including to ministers, senior officials and regulators. "Ministers Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar must go. They cannot remain politically insulated while workers face the most serious criminal charges. Accountability that stops below the level of political leadership is not accountability. It is blatant protection by a dictatorship," the MP said.
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Blackouts will continue until all power lines, substations fixed - Indar
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc is scrambling to address an “unusual peak” in electricity demand, largely triggered by the el nino period that has resulted in increased power outages across the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS). In some instances, efforts to remedy the situation can take weeks, leaving customers vulnerable to constant blackouts. This warning was signalled by the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, during a press briefing on Friday with top energy officials including Prime Minister Brigadier (retired) Mark Phillips and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GPL, Kesh Nandlall among others. In his opening remarks, Indar explained that there has been a significant increase in the demand for electricity. “As at last night and the night before we saw the grid...recorded a demand of 242.64 megawatts (MW),
it's the highest we have had since the grid was formed. Last year we saw a demand peak of 221 MW- so in a single year it rose by 21.6MW.” Based on internal estimates, Indar said the peak is likely to jump to around 266MW between August and October. “These three months are the hottest months on record and it is driving up the use of energy and the demand on the grid...the increase is due to the weather, the hotness of the temperature, increased housing activities in the country- as you know there is a massive amplified housing drive and there's a lot of customers that are now on the grid...commercial operations as well as industrial customers.” Be that as it may, he assured that the current generation can meet the demand, however, the issue remains aged transmission and distribution networks, including feeders and cables used to send electricity to various areas.
According to the minister, “Right now we have a demand of 242.64 and as of this morning we have a reliable generation of 256 MW.” In addition to that, he said several interventions will be made to increase capacity to 280.3 MW. In the meantime, he said the Vreed-en-Hoop power plant in Region Three has 26.1 MW of generation however the demand there has grown to a whopping 41MW. To this end, the minister explained that the power line in the Demerara River has been supplying the shortfall in the Region from Kingston. That line usually transmits 7MW of power but can accommodate up to 15 MW which is insufficient to meet the current demand. To address the shortfall, a second cable will be laid across the river, with work expected to commence in the upcoming week. In Region Four, he explained, “There is a feeder which we call the F2 feeder that moves from Sophia and it goes to Ogle till up to
Success...that feeder is designed to carry about 89MW of power...the night before we had three to four trips on the feeder. It's not a generation issue. If the feeder is designed to carry 89MW and the demand in the area has gone beyond that, the heat in the line cause it to trip.” This, the minister added, causes blackouts within the peak periods, generally around 7-9pm. In Georgetown where a new substation was built in the vicinity of the Eagle Round-about, the facility receives 70MW from the powership which is distributed on the East Bank, Georgetown and even the East Coast of Demerara. Indar said the facility currently requires “work because some of the feeders that are going to Eccles area” tend to trip. This will require at least eight hours to be rectified, an overhaul that is likely to be done on Sunday. Still in Region Four, Indar said the Garden of Eden powerplant takes electricity to Kuru-Kururu, Timehri and villages inbetween. The line however has reached its “thermal limit” meaning that the feeders, designed to take off 8-9MW are being forced to deliver more electricity which cannot be accommodated. With there being no alternative line to distribute the additional power required for those villages, the Public Utilities Minister assured that a parallel feeder is being constructed but this intervention will take at least
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar
three months to be completed. “We have that feeder, it's going to be constructed, it will take about three months so we build it in stages and keep offloading the power in phases so it can reduce the amount of power going that side. Over in Region Five, Indar said the line that takes power to Berbice distributes over 25 MW. Because the line is heavily concentrated with power, he said system trips are likely to occur with the slightest interference by a passing machine without even touching the system. A new line is currently under construction to address the issue. Meanwhile, in Region Six, government noted significant voltage fluctuation in recent days, causing water supply to be affected for days in some instances. Due to the heavy demand for power in the Region, Indar said two major customers were taken off the grid on Thursday evening
temporarily which stabilised the voltage. To address the power demand in the Region, GPL will add two generators that will supply 2.2MW of power. Cabinet decisions At the Cabinet level, government has made a decision to conserve enegy by ensuring internal lights and air conditioners among others are turned off at the end of the work day. Additionally, Indar said discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport to take off the flood lights installed on community grounds during peak hours when there is no event. Moreover, he noted that at least three large customers, with selfgenerating capacity, have been asked to come off the national grid during peak hours to ensure stability in power distribution. Government also appealed to the public to explore ways to conserve electricity, especially during peak hours.
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Guyana should refuse to become an accomplice in the suffocation of Cuba For months now Cuba has been under U.S. pressure. It is being starved of the resources it needs for energy in the face of the collapse of its electricity grid. And only a handful of individual and groups in Guyana have been brave enough to come forward and to condemn the imperialist actions. This is sad considering all that Cuba has done for Guyana. Given its own limited means, Cuba has done more for Guyana than any other country. Yet, when Guyana recently turned its back on Cuba, only a small number of individuals and groups raised their voices in indignation at the actions of the Guyana government in succumbing to U.S. pressures. The longstanding government-to-government medical arrangement with Cuba was terminated amid unmistakable American pressure. The United States had been openly attacking those arrangements, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterising Cuba’s medical missions as forced labour. Guyana subsequently ended the bilateral arrangement, although the Government insists it was not responding to American pressure and that Cuba ultimately withdrew its brigade. More than 100 Guyanese
organisations and individuals did protest and delivered a letter to President Irfaan Ali demanding restoration of the Cuban medical partnership. That deserves acknowledgement. But where was the political thunder? Where were the crowds that ought to have made clear that Guyana would not allow its foreign policy to be calibrated according to Washington’s preferences? And where is the outrage now, when the United States is energetically cultivating a c c e s s t o G u y a n a ’s economic future? Just recently the machinery of American power came calling in Guyana in the form of a visit by a delegation led by a Deputy Secretary of State. Strangely, none of those who have been condemning the pressures of Cuba protested that visit. Where were the organisations that have so loudly condemned Washington’s economic strangulation of Havana? Where were the activists who collected food for Cuba? Where were the trade unionists, intellectuals, political groups and assorted defenders of the Global South when Guyana rolled out the proverbial red carpet for Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and American officials? These are not trivial
questions. They go to the heart of what passes for antiimperialism in Guyana. Is anti-imperialism a principle or merely a performance? I n J u l y, L a n d a u addressed a U.S.-Guyana Investment Enabling Forum, where Washington declared its intention to expand American commercial engagement in Guyana, particularly in energy and infrastructure. American capital, technology and expertise were identified as potential vehicles for investment in agriculture, critical minerals, energy, infrastructure and housing. There is nothing inherently objectionable about American investment. Guyana should welcome investment from everywhere, provided it advances Guyanese interests. But if the principle is that imperialism must be resisted, then surely the principle cannot evaporate when the imperialist arrives bearing investment brochures. The Cuba question is not merely about socialism, communism or the Castro legacy. It is about whether a powerful state should be permitted to make the economic survival of a smaller nation conditional upon political obedience. For six decades, Cuba has endured an American economic siege. Now the
Dem Boys Seh...
Everybody now tun businessperson Long time, when people used to sell things on the pavement, nobody called them business people. Dem boys seh dem people know exactly what dem was doing: selling on the pavement! Some had a little table, some had a box, some had a tray, and some just had dem goods balancing on a piece of cardboard. Nobody was going around saying, “I am an entrepreneur.” If you had three mangoes and a bunch of plantain, you was a vendor, full stop. But Guyana done change. These days, everybody is a businessman or businesswoman. You could be walking down the road with a tray of mints, peanuts and chewing gum, and according to modern terminology, you is now an entrepreneur. If you got two packets of cigarettes—sorry, three packets of biscuits—and you selling them from under your arm, you ain’t hustling no more. You running a small enterprise. Dem boys seh long time business people had to have somewhere to do business. Either you own the place or you rent it. You had a shop, office, stall or some other structure where you could lock up at night and worry about burglars while you sleeping. Today, apparently, the entire country is a
business premises. Man walking from Bourda to Stabroek with a tray on he head is “a mobile retailer.” Woman selling plantain chips outside the bus park is “a microentrepreneur.” Young man with two bottles of cold water in he hand is “a beverage distribution specialist.” Dem boys seh pretty soon, if you borrowing $500 from a friend and promising to pay back Friday, the bank gon classify your friend as a financial services provider. And if you selling one egg ball to a hungry passenger on the minibus, congratulations! You are now the managing director of Eggs R Us International Holdings Inc. The beauty of modern Guyana is that nobody wants to be called a vendor anymore. “Vendor” sounding too poor. “Businesswoman” sounding like you got a board of directors, audited accounts and a company vehicle. Dem boys seh next thing, the man selling peanuts from a paper bag gon be attending business conferences, wearing a jacket and telling people how he is “scaling his peanut portfolio.” All this while he still shouting: “Peanut! Peanut! Five hundred for one packet!” Talk half. Leff half.
pressure has moved with particular cruelty toward the island’s energy supply. As Vijay Prashad recently pointed out, the consequences are being suffered by families sitting in darkness, hospitals struggling with fuel, buses unable to operate, farmers unable to move crops and households unable to preserve food and medicine. If those Guyanese who have been collecting food for Cuba genuinely believe that this is a humanitarian e m e r g e n c y, t h e n t h e humanitarian response should not stop there. Guyanese should be demanding an end to the coercive measures that make humanitarian relief necessary in the first place. Before Guyana signs, supports or enthusiastically embraces any arrangement that expands American access to our energy, minerals or other strategic resources, why should it not insist that Cuba must be allowed to purchase oil without being subjected to
American punishment? That would be sovereignty with a backbone. It would also be solidarity with a purpose. The United States is perfectly entitled to pursue its national interests. It is doing precisely that in Guyana. Washington has made no secret of its desire to strengthen supply chains, energy security and American commercial participation in Guyana. The United States is also pursuing a broader strategy around critical minerals, all with the aim of reducing China’s footprint in the region. There is no shame in Guyana pursuing its own interests in return. So let me once again ask those persons who had come out so bravely in support of Cuba. Where were you when the American representative came? Why was there no demonstration? Why no placards? Why no demand that Guyana tell Washington that access to Guyanese resources cannot be discussed in one room while
Cuba is being economically strangled in another? And to the Government if sovereignty is sufficiently sacred to defend Guyana’s territorial integrity, why should it be considered expendable when a great power applies economic pressure? The test of antiimperialism is not how loudly one denounces an empire when it is 2,000 miles away. The test is whether one recognises imperial power when it arrives at one’s own door carrying a prospectus. Guyana need not choose between America and Cuba. It need only choose Guyana. And choosing Guyana means standing up for Cuba because that is what principled nations do. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.
Police Sergeant under close arrest as GPF probes irregularities at Springlands licensing office A Police Sergeant attached to the Licensing and Certifying Office at the Springlands Police Station has been placed under close arrest as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) investigates alleged irregularities in the office’s operations. Ranks from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) visited the office on Thursday, where they secured records and other documentation for examination as part of the widening probe. “Investigators are conducting a comprehensive examination of the operations of the office, including relevant
records and transactions, as part of the ongoing investigation,” the GPF said. The Force reaffirmed its commitment to rooting out corruption within its ranks. “The Guyana Police Force maintains a zerotolerance approach to corruption, misconduct and breaches of public trust,” the statement said, adding that “any rank found culpable of criminal or disciplinary wrongdoing will be dealt with condignly in accordance with the law and the Force’s disciplinary procedures.” The sergeant remains in custody assisting investigators, and no charges have been announced.
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CCJ President should take the wise step I think that CCJ President, Dr. Winston Anderson, has only one option. My recommendation is that he tenders. From what is now concretised in the public record, most likely throughout the region, he is radioactive. If the allegations were from one colleague, I would urge him to ride it out. When it is five, and they wrote what they wrote, matters already gone too far. It is my position. Notwithstanding those of regional judicial heads. Get to the substance, honourable judges. The substance, please. Thus, I submit, on the interests of the continuity of the CCJ, President Anderson should leave. Regional friends should nudge him. Well-wishers in Guyana, likewise. The region's apex court is too big, holds too much of a crucial
role to be reduced to ongoing scorn. Here's his first challenge: who will work with him, look up to him? The second is how does he himself overcome the screamingly raw environment in chambers? I hear the management defense(s) made to two Trinidadian news outlets, but all that is vanquished, past returning. Collegial atmosphere -is somebody kidding? Misunderstanding and mischaracterisation? These are men and women of caliber, deep intellectual powers. The CCJ is neither plantation nor political hothouse. I have difficulty thinking otherwise when the written communications from different objecting judges all point thereto. There is a problem, and it is a huge one. The allegations
are not by word of mouth, heard in passing. They are in writing and loaded. To put differently, he was being called out directly, and sharply. The CCJ has much remedial work ahead. Now for the politics that touched the CCJ. There's Guyana's current Opposition Leader, Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, who fell short of the mark in his matter before the CCJ. Going from the emails alone, it has been a struggle to ascertain how much of a political court the CCJ mutated into, and on whose head outside of the CCJ that rests. Mr. Mohamed has every right to cry foul. From my perspective, he may have other matters to escalate to the CCJ. But into what minefield would he have entrusted his existence? Mr. Mohamed's business before
the CCJ aside, I would loathe to trust the CCJ when so much hangs in the balance. This is another tragedy that has Guyanese whiffs about it, and hasn't left the best imprint on Guyanese yearning for justice. Ask Mr. Mohamed and the people who believe in him. The WIN man has claimed he is being railroaded in Guyana by the ugly politics that prevails here. The issue now faced by Guyanese of all walks (and persuasions) is whether that politics and the alleged railroading reached into the supposedly hallowed sanctum of the CCJ. From Mr. Azruddin Mohamed, it is to Mr. Aubrey Norton, former Leader of the Opposition. I recall the hiccups and hang ups surrounding the substantive appointments of
the chancellor of the judiciary and chief justice of Guyana. For the unfamiliar, these two uppermost positions in the local judiciary have been in a state of suspense for years, unconfirmed, acting holders. In this snake pit ventured CCJ President Anderson relative to the chancellor (ag). Did he, really? Per Mr. Norton he did, who would have none of it, since it smacked of interference. Score a big one for Mr. Norton. Now, I am trying to make sense of the CCJ president's action. Surely, a man of his stature and exposure had to know better. How did he end up where he did with the then Opposition Leader of Guyana on the chancellor matter? Perhaps, it was a good deed. One done on his own
initiative and the compulsion of altruism. I wouldn't hold those against him. But what if it was not? It wouldn't speak well of President Anderson's judgment. Nor highly of anyone who gave him that inspiration, which Aubrey Norton rightly found to be grating. This is my bottom line. President Anderson resigns, and the CCJ is still in a rough place. Should he stay, I wouldn't think much of the CCJ going forward. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper
T&T PM updated on Caricom Secretary General issue (CNC3) St Lucia Prime Minister and Caricom chairman Philip J. Pierre has updated Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on efforts to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) over the appointment of Caricom Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett. The issue was among matters discussed when Pierre met with PersadBissessar here in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday evening, for talks aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, Pierre, in his capacity as Caricom chairman, briefed PersadBissessar “on the matter of seeking an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) with respect to the appointment of the Caricom Secretary General.” The issue surrounding the appointment of Barnett has been the subject of regional discussion following concerns over the process surrounding the reappointment.The T&T Government has previously indicated that an advisory opinion from the CCJ would provide legal clarity on the matter.Apart from the CCJ issue, Persad-Bissessar and Pierre discussed several areas of mutual interest between T&T and St Lucia,
St. Lucia Prime Minister and Caricom chairman Philip J. Pierre (right) with Prime Minister Kamla Persad and St. Lucia's Attorney General Leslie Mondesir. with particular attention placed on health and crimefighting initiatives. The talks focused on ways both countries could work together to improve the safety, security and wellbeing of their citizens while advancing broader regional priorities. “Prime Minister PersadBissessar remains committed to working closely with our regional partners to deepen Caribbean cooperation and pursue initiatives that deliver meaningful benefits for all the people of the region,” the statement said. Pierre was accompanied by St Lucia Attorney General Leslie Mondesir. Persad-Bissessar was
joined by Attorney General John Jeremie, Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers and officials from the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs. The meeting comes as regional leaders continue discussions on strengthening cooperation among Caricom member states in areas ranging from security and health to governance and institutional matters. The OPM described the talks as an opportunity to deepen relations between T&T and St Lucia, while finding ways to advance shared regional priorities. The Government said the engagement formed part of efforts towards “a stronger and more united Caribbean.”
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Newly built $208M school to get another $384M to build dorms $208M Monkey Mountain Secondary School to get another $384M to build dorms After spending $208 million to construct the Monkey Mountain Secondary School in Region Eight, the Ministry of Education is moving to spend another $384 million to build the school's students dormitory. According to information provided by the National P r o c u r e m e n t a n d Te n d e r Administration Board (NPTAB),
the education ministry sought bids for the “Completion of Construction of Monkey Mountain Students Dormitory.” Bids for the project were
received on 8th August, 2026 at NPTAB, and according to the tender opening minutes, seven contractors expressed interest in the contract. The seven bidders are Z &H Investment Inc who bid $389,070,825; Mason's Innovative Construction & General Supplies $388,449,813; K & D Contracting Services - $354,609,425; JK Enterprise Inc. - $377,000,000; Orin's Supreme Enterprise $412,947,300; Construct It Inc -
$759,036,050; and Jaz Establishment - $356,643,570. The government's engineer estimated the project to cost $384,943,495.
The Monkey Mountain Secondary School under construction. Images shared by the Education Ministry in December 2024.
Regarding the students' dorm, back in 2024 a previous contract was awarded to build this building and other facilities to support the school's operations. It was stated on
the NPTAB website that on 12th December, 2024, K's Trucking & Construction was awarded two contracts worth $179,394,560, and $102,603,450 for the construction of students' dormitory, multipurpose hall & kitchen at Monkey Mountain (Lots 1&2). This same contractor was the company that won the $208 million contract to construct the Monkey Mountain Secondary School. The combined value of the contracts to K's Trucking & Construction's total involvement in the Monkey Mountain Secondary School project as of 2024 was $490 million. It was reported that on 1st July, 2024, former Minister of
Education, Priya Manickchand and her team, turned the sod to commence the construction of the $208,282,809 school. The ministry, in a press release at the time said the Monkey Mountain Secondary School, when completed, is expected to cater to the educational needs of students from the communities of Monkey Mountain, Taruka and Tusseneng. The complex will also have a teachers' quarter and a small dormitory for the children of Taruka and Tusseneng. The project also includes provisions of facilities including laboratories, an information technology lab, and a (Continued on page 17)
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Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster Aug 14 (Reuters) - Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show, as tit-fortat attacks on oil tankers and other vessels by Iran and the United States spark concerns about environmental damage to the Gulf. A p o t e n t i a l environmental disaster is already unfolding off Oman outside of the Strait of Hormuz where a grounded t a n k e r, t h e C a r o l i n e Bezengi, is leaking Russian crude oil in a protected marine area and has created a massive slick some estimates put at 2,000 square km.The Caroline Bezengi incident has not been linked to the Iran war. The two latest slicks are inside the Gulf. NEAR DOLPHINSHAPED ISLAND One slick has appeared off the southern tip of Qeshm Island, the large dolphinshaped island in the Strait of Hormuz close to Iran's coast, pictures from Copernicus's
Sentinel-2 satellites showed. Wim Zwijnenburg, an environmental open-source researcher at Dutch peace organisation PAX, said the dark colour in parts of the slick indicated it was heavy fuel oil, while a lighter diluted slick stretched around 160 km. A dark, bubbling liquid was spotted washing ashore on the beaches of Suza on Qeshm Island, contrasting with the turquoise water surrounding it, in a video posted on 11th August and verified by Reuters. "This is the biggest one that I've seen in recent months, really since the conflict between Iran and the U.S. began," said John Amos, CEO of SkyTruth, which uses satellite imagery to detect oil spills, calling it a "a major incident". A second slick was spotted near the smaller Sirri Island in the centre of the Gulf about 100 km southwest of Qeshm and home to some Iranian offshore oil and gas
production, satellite showed. The satellite imagery of Qeshm Island was taken on August 10 and that of Sirri Island on 13th August. DRY BULK CARRIER WAS ATTACKED The Qeshm Island slick likely stemmed from a leak from the Minoan Pioneer, a Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, said Samir Madani, cofounder of monitoring s e r v i c e TankerTrackers.com. The Minoan Pioneer was hit by an unknown projectile close to Oman's coast in a suspected Iranian attack while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on 3rd August and one seafarer went missing, maritime security sources said. The same leak likely also affected Qeshm Island, one maritime security source told Reuters. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, said in a post on X that oil pollution from the Gulf had reached Qeshm Island and that
Firearm, ammo found at Kuru Kururu during home cleanup
A satellite image shows Qeshm Island following suspected oil spills at sea, off the coast of Iran, 10th August, 2026. European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2/Handout via REUTERS preliminary evidence "indicates a foreign bulk carrier as the source". Reuters could not independently confirm the cause of either slick nor identify the substances involved. A source involved in the salvage operation for the M i n o a n P i o n e e r, w h o declined to be identified due
to the sensitivity of matter, told Reuters on Friday that a tugboat dispatched to secure the grounded vessel could not approach it due to issues related to obtaining permission from Iranian authorities.The Iranian Mission in Geneva did not respond to a Reuters request for immediate comment. The conflict in the region
had complicated efforts to assess and clean up spills in the Gulf, said Brian Barnes, a satellite oceanographer and research assistant professor at the University of South Florida. "The longer that the oil is leaking into an environment, the more it can spread out and cause damage to ecosystems, coastlines."
Firefighters battling the fire at Block 22 Wismar, Linden
A firearm and ammunition were discovered inside the home of a deceased elderly resident at Kuru Kururu on Friday. The discovery was made at approximately 11:00hrs when a 39-year-old craftsman, who was cleaning out the home of his 90-year-old relative who had passed away, came across a brown cardboard box
The firearm and ammunition found
tucked away in the house. Upon opening the box, the man found a silver-coloured revolver along with five matching rounds of ammunition. According to police, the discovery was immediately reported to the authorities. "The matter was reported to the Kuru
Kururu Police Outpost, and ranks subsequently took possession of the firearm and ammunition," police said. The weapon and ammunition have since been lodged as investigators work to determine their origin and history, including whether the firearm was licensed to the deceased relative. "The firearm and five rounds of ammunition were lodged pending examination," police added. Investigators are continuing their probe into the matter, and no arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are continuing.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed two homes located at Lot 263 Block 22 Wismar, Linden on Thursday.The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said “firefighters from the Wismar Fire Station responded promptly and immediately commenced firefighting operations.”Upon arrival, the GFS said two homes were engulfed in flames.
“Through their coordinated efforts, firefighters successfully contained the blaze. However, both of the houses were completely destroyed,” a statement posted on the GFS Facebook page said while noting that investigations are underway to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire.
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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 in the Registry of the Family Division ofNOTICE the High Court at Suddie, Essequibo within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. TAKE NOTICE that the divorce is fixed for Directions Hearing on the 19th October, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. before the Honourable Justice Sherdel IsaacsMarcus. 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. Dated the 3rd day of August, 2026.
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LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF J U D I C A T U R E JURISDICTION: FAMILY COURT CASE NUMBER: 2 0 2 6 / 4 8 - F D - P E T- E S S PARTY’S NAME: MAKASIE NAOMI FREEMAN (nee) DYAL PARTY TYPE: PETITIONER -and- PARTY’S NAME: DALEANDRON FREEMAN PARTY TYPE: RESPONDENT TO: DALE ANDRON FREEMAN Last Known Address Pomeroon River, Guyana. TAKE NOTICE that on the 2nd day of June, 2026, a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by MAKASIE NAOMI FREEMAN nee DYAL, the Petitioner in the Family Division of High Court in Suddie, Essequibo Coast, Guyana. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that as part of an Order made on the 30th day of July, 2026, the Petitioner was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of this Notice in two (2) consecutive publications on two Saturdays in Kaieteur Newspaper, a daily newspaper of wide circulation in Guyana to the Respondent. 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 Suddie, Essequibo 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
LEGAL NOTICE 2025/989 FD-PET-DEM THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MAT R I M O N I A L JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION PETITION NO. FD-989 BETWEEN:(THOMAS) AUBREY Petitioner/Applicant -and(THOMAS) JOAN HYACINTH nee MARSHAL Respondent TO: JOAN HYACINTH THOMAS nee MARSHAL Lot 75 Church Ally Supply Mahaica East Coast Demerara (Last Known Address) TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of September, 2025 a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by AUBREY THOMAS, 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 24th day of July, 2026, the Petitioner/Applicant was directed to effect service of her Petition on you by publication of Notice in two (2) consecutive Saturday issues of a daily newspaper printed, published and circulated in Guyana and on the world wide web (online). AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized agent or Attorneyat-Law at the Registry of the Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to defend this Divorce, then upon receipt of the certified copy of the Petition and Application, you must file an Acknowledgment of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (Forms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition Via the elitigation Platform (online) h t t p s : / / ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is n2gHng. TAKE NOTICE that the Divorce is fixed for Peremptory Hearing on Friday the 11th day of September, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in-person before the Honourable Justice Peter Hugh. IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition the Court may proceed in your absence and may make any Order it considers appropriate, including granting the Divorce. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts [Georgetown, Demerara]. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 27th day of July, 2026.
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LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF GUYANA CIVIL JURISDICTION 2018HC-DEM-CIV-FDA–2065 In the matter of the Deceased Persons’ Estates Administration Act, Chapter 12:01 of the Laws of Guyana. -and- In the matter of the Estate of WINSLOW MC KENZIE, deceased. BETWEEN: DELORES COCKFIELD also known as COCKFIELD DELORES represented herein by her duly constituted Attorney GEORGE MC KENZIE, agreeably with Power of Attorney LEGALexecuted NOTICE and registered at the Deeds Registry Georgetown, Demerara on the 23rd day of January, 2018 and numbered 560. Applicant -and- DEBRA BACCHUS The Estate of WINSLOW MC KENZIE. Respondents NOTICE TO: DEBRA BACCHUS Lot 28 Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown -andThe Estate of WINSLOW MC
KENZIE TAKE NOTICE that a Fixed Date Application was filed against you on 5th day of November, 2018 in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature at the Law Courts, Georgetown, by DELORES COCKFIELD also known as COCKFIELD DELORES represented herein by her duly constituted Attorney GEORGE MC KENZIE, agreeably with Power of Attorney executed and LEGALat NOTICE registered the Deeds Registry Georgetown, Demerara on the 23rd day of January, 2018 and numbered 560, in which the Applicant’s claim for: a) An Order that the Applicant be authorized and be at liberty to sell the immovable property situate at Sub-lot lettered B being a part of the South half of lot numbered 28 (twenty eight), South Lodge, in the City of Georgetown, in the County of Demerara, Republic of Guyana, with the building and erections thereon as more fully described in Transport dated 7th January, 2015 – No. 11/2015 at a price not below the current market value of $8,700,000 (eight million seven hundred thousand dollars) and that the proceeds thereof less expenses be divided equally between the Applicant and the Respondents; b) An Order that the sum of the said representing 2/3 (two third) share of the net proceeds due, owing and payable to DEBRA BACCHUS and to the beneficiary of the Estate of WINSLOW MC KENZIE, deceased consequent upon the sale of the said property, be lodged with the Registrar of Deeds for and on behalf of DEBRA BACCHUSand to the beneficiary of the Estate of WINSLOW MC KENZIE, deceased, simultaneously with the passing of Transport of the said property; c) Costs of this application; d) Such further or other Order the Court may deem just. UPON APPLICATION in person to Mrs. Abiola Wong-Inniss, Attorney-atLaw whose address for service and place of business is at Abiola Wong-Inniss & Associates, Lot 226 South Road, Lacytown, Georgetown, e-mail: admin@awilawyers.com or the Supreme Court Registry, copies of the Fixed Date Application, filed herein, will be delivered or sent to you. AND TAKE NOTICE if you desire to defend this action you must forthwith within 14 (fourteen) days after the second and final publication of this Notice, prepare an Affidavit in Answer in Form 10C prescribed in the Civil Procedure Rules 2016, serve it on Mrs. Abiola WongInniss, Attorney-at-Law whose address for service and place of business is at Abiola Wong-Inniss &
Saturday August 15, 2026 Associates, Lot 226 South Road, Lacytown, Georgetown, e-mail: admin@awilawyers.com, and file it with proof of service at the Registry at Georgetown, Demerara, not later than 4 (four) days before the date fixed for hearing of the application, and you or your Attorney-at-Law must appear at the hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you fail to file such Affidavit and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, final judgment may be given against you notwithstanding your absence. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this matter stands adjourned to the 28th day of September, 2026, at 11:45 am for hearing before the Honorable Mr. Justice Gino Persaud. Dated this 22nd day of July, 2026.
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code is RPBqjW. TAKE NOTICE that the matter is fixed for Directions Hearing on Wednesday the 28th day of October 2026 at 13:15 hrs (1:15 pm) before the Honourable Madam Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus Court 1A and/or via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 223 309 036 590 794 and Passcode: TN6aH9hV IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgment of service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, and Answer, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make an Order it considers appropriate. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts, Georgetown, Demerara. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 6th day of August 2026.
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/1409-FD-PET-DEM IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No. 1409 BETWEEN:- (BARR) KEVIN LAMONT Petitioner/Applicant -and(BARR) LYDIA LAURA nee SOBERS Respondent TO: LYDIA LAURA BARR nee SOBERS Kuru Kururu, New Housing Scheme, Linden/Soedyke Highway Demerara, Guyana. Last Known Address TAKE NOTICE that on the 22nd day of December 2025, Petition for Divorce was filed against you by KEVIN LAMONT BARR, the Petitioner/Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire, you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized Attorney-atLaw at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Application together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to respond to this Application, then upon receipt of the certified copy, you must file an Acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to Defend (forms are available at the Registry), and Answer via the online portal, (https:// ejudiciary.supremecourt.gy) within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access
Newly built $208M school to get another $384M to... From page 11 library–ensuring that students have access to modern learning resources. The school was expected to be completed within nine months. During the simple sod turning ceremony, Minister Manickchand highlighted the importance of the new school, stating that it will alleviate the burden on existing educational facilities such as Paramakatoi by accommodating an average of 250 secondary-aged students. The ministry reported that currently, students from these communities have had to travel significant distances to access secondary education, often facing logistical challenges due to the limited availability of schools in the region.
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE 2025/991 D-PET-DEM THE HIGH COURT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE FAMILY, DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION FAMILY DIVISION Petition No.991 BETWEEN: - (GEORGE) SAMATA nee KYTE also known as (GEORGE) SAMANTHA nee KYTE Petitioner/Applicant -and(GEORGE) CLINT HERBERT Respondent TO: CLINT HERBERT GEORGE 946 First Field Cummings Lodge East Coast Demerara, Guyana. (Last Known address) TAKE NOTICE that on the 8th day of September 2025, a Petition for Divorce was filed against you by SAMATA GEORGE nee KYTE also known as SAMANTHA GEORGE nee KYTE the Petitioner/ Applicant in the Family Division of the High Court in Georgetown, Demerara. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire you may appear or attend in person or by your duly authorized Attorney-at-Law at the Registry of Family Division of the High Court at Georgetown, Demerara where you will be issued with a certified copy of the Petition together with related documents. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you desire to Defend this Divorce, them receipt of the certified copy of the Petition, you must file an acknowledgement of Service, Notice of Intention to
LEGAL LEGALNOTICE NOTICE Defend (foms are available at the Registry), Answer and/or Cross Petition via the online portal,(nttps:// eiudiciarv.supremecourt.gv) within 50 (fifty) days from the date of the final publication of this Notice. Your access code is 5bsJik. TAKE NOTICE that the matter is fixed for Directions Hearing on Friday the 16th day of October, 2026 before the Honourable Madam Justice Sherdel Isaacs- Marcus at 9:45 am at Court 1A and/or via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 223 309 036 590 794 and Passcode: TN6aH9hV IN DEFAULT of your filing an Acknowledgment of service/ Notice of Intention to Defend, Answer and/or Cross Petition, the Court may proceed in your absence and may make an Order it considers appropriate. The Registry of the Family Division of the High Court is located at the Law Courts, Georgetown, Demerara. The office is open to the public between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays except on public holidays and on such other days as the Registry is closed. Dated the 13th day of August 2026.
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Hormuz traffic slows further after U.S. threatens more economic pressure on Iran (Reuters) - Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to grind to a near standstill on Friday after two more ships were attacked there and the United States said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. A senior Iranian source said on Wednesday that there had been no progress in talks to build on a June agreement to end the war. Since the ceasefire renewed in the June
deal broke down, Iran has resumed attacks on ships it accuses of trying to transit the strait without its permission. The United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said two of its vessels were attacked transiting the strait on Thursday evening. The UAE government blamed Iran, which made no immediate comment. Two vessels passed through the narrow
A U.S. sailor launches an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran August 5, 2026. U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS waterway on Friday, according to analysis from ship tracking firm Kpler: a grain ship entering Iranian waters and an empty dry bulk ship going in the other direction. A separate empty liquefied petroleum products tanker was sailing into the Gulf via the strait, the data showed. There were no crude oil shipments visible on Friday. Nine vessels passed through the strait on Thursday, up from five on Wednesday but ‘below the average of 12 for August. Some ships may pass through undetected with their transponders off, but the figures are nowhere near the more than 130 ships that traversed the Strait of Hormuz daily before the war launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran in February. “Alongside the threat to energy infrastructure in the region, Iran’s ability to restrict shipping through the strait is its main source of leverage in negotiations,” said Torbjorn Solvedt, principal Middle East analyst with risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft. U.S. PLEDGES NEW MEASURES AGAINST IRAN IN COMING WEEK U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters the U.S. military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its retaliatory blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country. “Indefinitely the United States Navy can maintain a blockade like that because we’ll rotate ships in and out, as we have, and we’ll continue to,” Hegseth told reporters during a trip to Panama. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States planned to inflict more financial damage on Iran. “ Wa t c h t h i s s p a c e f o r m o r e announcements coming next week because we are going to apply measures like have never been seen in the history of economic isolation on a country,” he said in an interview on Newsmax’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight” programme. U.S. President Donald Trump is under pressure at home to an unpopular ‘war, with high fuel prices dragging down his approval ratings and potentially eroding his party’s control of Congress in midterm elections in November. Benchmark Brent futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were both
up slightly at about $87 and $81 a barrel respectively. India’s reliance on Russian crude surged to a record in July, while refineries in Asia, a major customer for fuel from the Gulf, bought U.S. crude this week to ensure future supplies. Trump has repeatedly asserted that the U.S. has “total control” over the strait, through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the start of the war. Iran rejects that, and has said it will not allow the waterway to reopen until its conditions are met. These include removing economic sanctions ‘and releasing frozen Iranian assets. On Thursday, an Iranian parliamentary committee approved Iran’s plan for the strait. It includes a provision banning the transit of U.S.-, Israeli- and other “hostile” countries’ assets and equipment, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports for a month in mid-June but has since reimposed it, cutting off Tehran’s primary source of hard currency and compounding earlier losses from wartime strikes on its energy infrastructure. Washington previously said it would lift the Iranian ‘blockade once Iran and Oman, which sit on either side of the strait, reach an agreement to restore commercial shipping. SHRINKING OIL SUPPLY Trump has also repeatedly threatened to escalate military strikes and “hit Iran hard”, although he has thus far resisted deploying ground troops or seizing strategic islands and bombing desalination plants. Earlier this week, Trump suggested he would rely on economic means, rather than military action. The U.S. has tightened economic sanctions against Iran and other individuals and ‘entities that it says are helping it procure weapons, but the pressure campaign has not brought Tehran back to the negotiating table. Reports that Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis had targeted a Saudi Aramco refinery with drones on Thursday renewed concerns about a widening regional war. Global economists have forecast a sharp drop in global growth, and potentially a swing into recession in some areas, warning that the impact would grow if the war was not ended soon.
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Eager participants take time out for a photo following the conclusion of the NSC holiday swim programme.
NSC holiday swim programme concludes The National Sports Commission (NSC) on
Friday concluded another edition of its longstanding
Georgetown leg of the Teach Them Young Learn-to-Swim
Saturday August 15, 2026 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Rise to the defense of someone or something today. They need you, and the gratitude you receive is sure to be well worth the effort. It's a struggle for now, but you can expect great things in the near future.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) You can't help but listen to your inner voice today, but that's okay, because what it has to say is perfectly sensible. Let it guide you through today's travails and then see what happens next.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) Someone close needs a show of affection, one that you are more than willing to give! They aren't likely to tell you, though, so make sure that you are free with your emotions for now.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Your people are quite valuable today. You may find that they are helping you to see how your position is actually much better than it appears at first glance, or they may be cluing you in to something new and hot.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) You're even more of a chatterbox than usual today, and that could mean that those around you are either distracted or delighted. Go with it and let your intuition guide you through your social life. CANCER (June 21–July 22) Your communication style is enhanced right now, so it's a good time to share what you're going through with those around you. You may find an unlikely ally in some former enemy.
SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) This is not the best time for you to ask for any special favors or treatment, especially from your boss. They are likely not in the best of moods, and you need to keep them happy for the time being. CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) You may find that your energy is best stretched out, maybe over a phone call or email, but definitely over hundreds or thousands of miles. Connect with the distant branches of your network.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Details are everything, so make sure that you're doing whatever you can to push through them today. Don't put them off for tomorrow, as things are sure to fall apart if left unattended.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) If you've been putting off any new projects, now is the time to tackle them. Your energy is just right for getting others to see how great things could be if they'd only follow along with your plans!
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Programme, with a largerthan-usual turnout at the Colgrain Pool, highlighting the growing interest in swimming and water safety among young Guyanese. The programme, which is conducted by the NSC with the support of a team of certified swimming coaches, has become an important part of the Commission’s efforts to promote swimming not only as a sport, but also as an essential life skill. Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, who addressed participants, parents and coaches at the closing ceremony, described the latest edition as another successful staging of the programme. He first commended the coaches and organisers for completing the programme without incident, while also highlighting the NSC’s continued investment in strengthening safety measures around its aquatic activities. Ninvalle pointed specifically to the certification of a number of lifeguards as part of the Commission’s efforts to improve its safety protocols and ensure that participants can learn in a properly supervised environment. He described the Teach Them Young initiative as one of the NSC’s most important programmes, stressing that the ability to swim extends well beyond competitive sport. Ninvalle encouraged participants to take advantage of every opportunity to improve their s w i m m i n g a b i l i t y, particularly those living in communities, where rivers and other waterways form part of everyday life. Ninvalle noted that Guyana’s geography makes swimming particularly relevant. The Director of Sport also pointed to the p r o g r a m m e ’s g r o w i n g
national reach, noting that similar Learn-to-Swim initiatives have already been conducted in Regions 2, 4, 5, 6, and 10. Wi t h t h o s e e ff o r t s forming part of a broader strategy to take swimming instruction beyond Georgetown, Ninvalle said the NSC is now turning its attention to Region 8 as it continues working towards
making the programme available across the country. He said the long-term objective is to expand the initiative into all 10 administrative regions, ensuring that children and other members of communities have greater access to basic swimming instruction and water-safety education.
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Dem Life Golf Tournament returns to Lusignan Golf Club today Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is set to host another staging of the Dem Life Golf Tournament today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, as Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society continues its longstanding support for
golf in Guyana. The tournament will tee off at 12:30 p.m., following an assembly time of 12:15 p.m., and will be played over 18 holes under a medal play format. At a simple presentation
ceremony DemLife’s Sales & Marketing Manager Dave Persaud said, “At DemLife we always support sporting activities. Golf has been a developing sport in Guyana and we always aim to give back at every opportunity.
We saw partnering with LGC as a way of our social corporate responsibility as we have done in the past with the club. Hence we are continuing the tradition.” Golfers will compete across three handicap
LGC Secretary Chet Bowling receives the sponsorship cheque from Dem Life’s Michael Hing Sales and Marketing Representative. flights: Flight 0–12, Flight 13–18 and Flight 19–28, with first-place prizes available in each category. Additional prizes will be awarded for Senior Flight, subject to a minimum of three participants, as well as Overall Best Net, Best Gross, Nearest to the Pin on Hole No. 8 and Longest Drive on Hole No. 1. Demerara Mutual has maintained a longstanding relationship with the club and has sponsored golf tournaments at Lusignan for decades. Historical records show Demerara Mutualsponsored tournaments dating back to at least the 1990s, with the company described in 2016 as having supported golf in Guyana for nearly 25 years. The partnership has continued in recent years, with the Dem Life Golf Tournament returning in 2025. That tournament was won by Patrick Prashad, who posted a gross 76 and net 66. Demerara Mutual Life A s s u r a n c e S o c i e t y, commonly known as Dem Life, was incorporated by Ordinance 19 of 1891 and has more than 130 years of
experience in the insurance industry. The company provides life insurance solutions designed to help individuals and families protect their financial futures. The company continues to offer a range of life insurance products, including whole-life, endowment, critical illness, mortgage protection and universal life plans. Its continued investment in golf represents more than sponsorship, however, with the annual tournament providing an opportunity to bring together golfers, corporate partners and members of the wider community in an atmosphere of competition and camaraderie. Lusignan Golf Club anticipates a competitive field as players look to challenge for honours across the various flights and special prize categories. The club also extends appreciation to Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society for its continued partnership and commitment to supporting golf and sporting activity in Guyana.
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Blockbuster clashes await as ‘zone of death’ takes centre stage in Lotto/Let’sBet T10
With sixteen teams vying for regional supremacy and an all-important ticket to the national stage, the margin for error is razor-thin.
Widely branded as the tournament’s ‘Zone of Death’ courtesy of a fiercely competitive lineup stacked with serial champions, the East Bank/West Demerara leg of the Lotto/Let’sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast gets underway today across four venues. With sixteen teams vying for regional supremacy and an all-important ticket to the national stage, the margin for error is razorthin. The opening day features a demanding three-window schedule at 10:00h, 12:00h, and 15:00h across the Farm Ground, Goed Fortuin, Uitvlugt, and Meten-Meer-Zorg (MMZ). The morning and midday matches will decide the final eight, leading directly into the afternoon’s high-stakes quarter-finals where each ground winner books a spot in Sunday’s final four. At Farm Ground, Soesdyke XI square off against Laluni Sports Club in the opener before defending zone champions Eccles AllStars begin their title defence against The Elite Conquerors. Over at Goed Fortuin, powerhouse contenders Village Rams lock horns with Brave Heart, followed by Team Eastsyde tangling with Vintage All Stars. Meten-Meer-Zorg Ground hosts Knight Riders against Young Steppaz before tournament dark horses Young Guns take on a formidable Airport SVC outfit. Meanwhile at Uitvlugt, Hyde Park battle Trendsetter in the morning slot, paving the way for a heavyweight clash between Zeelugt Sports Club and reigning 2025 Essequibo Zone champions Mahdia Movements Family. The action shifts exclusively to Meten-
Meer-Zorg on Sunday, August 16, for the business end of the regional leg. The first semi-final is slated for 10:00h, followed immediately by the second semi-final at 12:00h. The weekend reaches its climax at 15:00h with the grand zone final to crown the East Bank/West Demerara champions. Admission remains completely free to the public across all venues throughout the weekend. Substantial financial rewards are on offer across every stage of the knockout bracket. The zone champions will walk away with G$500,000 and confirm their marquee date against Berbice Zone champions Grillmaster Sip N Play All-Stars at the national semifinals. The regional runners-up will pocket G$200,000 courtesy of M.S. Roshandin Group of Companies, while the two losing semi-finalists take home G$50,000 each compliments of Camille’s Academy. Teams falling in Saturday afternoon’s quarter-final round will receive G$25,000 each courtesy of Scoop Ride Inc. Beyond the immediate silverware, the eventual zone champion stays in the hunt for the grand prize at the National Finals on Sunday, October 11, at the Anna Regina National Stadium, where a massive G$2 million purse awaits the overall champions, alongside G$1 million and G$500,000 for second and third place respectively. Following the conclusion of this weekend’s festivities, the One Guyana T10 caravan heads straight into the Essequibo Zone from August 22–23, culminating with their regional finals at the Anna Regina National Stadium.
Kennard Memorial Turf Club says a big thank you to supporters of Emancipation Horse Race meet The Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) has expressed sincere gratitude to all its sponsors and supporters. The club takes the opportunity to say a big thank you to all contributors that make its recently concluded Emancipation horse race meet the success it was. Special commendations are extended to Mr Bishwa Panday and his P and P Insurance Brokerage Business entity.
Also receiving commendation are the J Racing Stable and Business Entity, The Trophy Stall, Mike Pharmacy, Colin Elcock Delmur Company and Racing Stables, Big G Lumber Yard and Stables, Patsan’s Trading C o m p a n y, S u r v i v a l Supermarket, Rohan Auto Sales, Armco Construction, Davenant Sawh Mechanical WorkShop, Joe Jagmohan Company, Overseas based Karamchand Balkarran, The
B h o l a F a m i l y, B l u e Sewnarine, Surendra Ganesh, Sabita Narine and R and P Construction. Matriarch and honorary President of the KMTC Mrs. Chand Kennard stated that a bumper crowd was on hand and the day’s event was by and large incident free. The next horse race event for the club is the Boxing Day horse race meet set for the 26th of December. (Samuel Whyte)
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Bayroc Nat’l Stadium Guyana’s only World Athletic-certified track By Rawle Toney The Bayroc National Stadium in Linden has emerged as Guyana’s only track and field facility currently listed as certified by World Athletics. According to track and field’s global governing body’s latest listing of certified athletics facilities, Bayroc is classified as a Class 2 certified venue. The track was officially commissioned in February. World Athletics classifies its facilities according to specific technical requirements.
Class 1 certification, generally associated with the highest level of international competition, including the Olympic Games and World Championships, requires a comprehensive technical audit of the structural and technical aspects of the stadium and venue. It also requires in-situ testing of the synthetic surface by a World Athletics-accredited laboratory to verify force reduction, friction and deformation. Class 2 certification, which Bayroc currently holds, requires a complete and accurate
measurement survey of the track’s layout and markings. Fresh on-site laboratory testing of the surface is not required where a valid, pre-existing Product Certificate exists for the specific synthetic surfacing material. The classification is intended for regional, national and standard international competitions, making Bayroc an important addition to Guyana’s athletics infrastructure. At the commissioning of the Linden facility, President Irfaan Ali spoke profoundly about the
Government of Guyana’s drive to establish world-class sporting facilities across the country, while highlighting the importance of bringing such an investment to Linden, a community with a rich athletics tradition that has produced some of the country’s outstanding athletes. Guyana’s first synthetic athletics facility was the National Track and Field Centre at Edinburgh, West Demerara, which was completed in 2015 and was previously certified by World Athletics.
With Guyana scheduled to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, the Government is expected to move towards bringing the facility fully into compliance with current World Athletics certification requirements. Meanwhile, preparations are continuing for the opening of a new track and field facility in Berbice. Once the Berbice facility becomes operational, Guyana will have three major synthetic track and field facilities, representing a significant expansion of the country’s athletics infrastructure.
Kaieteur News
Saturday August 15, 2026
Linden Summer Super Cup Football Championship...
Botafago and Winners Connection battle tonight for Group D honours, ahead of knockouts
Action pictures from matches in the Linden Summer Super Cup football.
- Double header set for Bayrock National Stadium The Group D unbeaten teams, Winners Connection and Botafago will in tonight’s second game of the double header card, clash to see which of the two tops their group ahead of the quarterfinal play of the Linden Summer Super Cup football championship being played at the Bayrock National Stadium. In the first game at 7.00pm, the other two Group D teams, Blueberry Hill and Fearless, both beaten in their other group matches against Botafago and Winners Connection will seek their first win of the tournament. Tomorrow night (Sunday)
another double header is carded where in the first game Hi Stars and Net Rockers play a Group C match from 7.00pm, while the other brings together Group A’s Topp XX who will face Capital FC in the final group qualifying game Interesting enough is that Topp XX must win to advance at the expense of the third team in that group Coomacka. A loss would mean goal difference between Topp XX and Coomacka to determine the number two team going forward, as victory for Capital FC assures them of being the top qualifier.
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The Bayroc National Stadium.
Bayroc Nat’l Stadium Guyana’s only World Athleticcertified track
Eager participants take time out for a photo following the conclusion of the NSC holiday swim programme.
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