Oil prices fall on signs Middle East crude flows recovering
Wednesday Edition September 30, 2026 - Vol. 21 No. 39
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Unrest in Vigilance ...villagers set truck ablaze as cops arrest wanted man’s family over missing Surinamese men
Wanted man, Mark Cromwell called ‘Demon’
Corentyne man hacked to death during family feud
...two arrested Missing: Van Dalen Lorenzo and Derryl Danillo
Fire lit by residents on Vigilance East Coast Demerara
NRF oversight committee appointed without National Assembly nominee
Two foreigners held over illegal mining along Siparuni Riverbank
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Exxon pushes 4 oil project to 270,000 barrels per day
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Exxon pushes 4th oil project to 270,000 barrels per day Jan 2021
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Unity Gold (kbbl) 258.76
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Oil production data on the Ministry of Natural Resources website Originally designed to produce 250,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), the Yellowtail project, Guyana’s fourth deepwater development is now producing approximately 270,000 barrels daily. This is according to data published on the Ministry of Natural Resources website which was last updated in July. The website, intended to provide Guyanese with oversight on “daily production” figures is often updated at least two months after the end of a month. For instance, the ministry has not yet made data available for the month of August even though September is nearing its end.
The delayed updating of the website has frequently been raised with policymakers as well as the format in which the data is presented which makes it less than user-friendly for an average citizen. According to the information reviewed by this publication, the Yellowtail project gradually increased its daily production from about 260,000 bpd in June to 10,000 additional barrels daily in July. At current oil prices of about US$90, this translates to US$900M more daily for the country and the Stabroek Block partners. Since March, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge
disclosed plans to the media to ramp up production at Yellowtail, from 263,000 bpd to 290,000 bpd. The company said it has completed a number of studies analysing the operation of the facilities for existing bottlenecks while safety analysis was conducted on the production facilities to minimise or reduce bottlenecks to increase production. Any increase to the daily production levels will be done in a phased manner for safety purposes according to the Country Manager. It is unclear whether Exxon received approval by government to push production to its intended 290,000 bpd. The Minister of
Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat did not respond to questions on the matter up to the time of this report. To date, ExxonMobil has conducted debottlenecking activities on the other three Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs) in the Stabroek Block. Payara, Exxon’s third project which commenced production on 14th November, 2023, was designed to produce 220,000 (bpd) but Exxon has increased production to over 260,000 bpd. Similarly, both Liza One and Liza Two were pushed beyond the initial nameplate capacity. The Environmental Impact
Assessments (EIAs) for the two projects indicate that the Liza One and Liza Two projects were designed to safely operate at 120,000 and 220,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), respectively. Data on the Ministry of Natural Resources website indicates that Liza Two project is now producing about 250,000 bpd while Liza One is operating at just over 100,000 bpd after peaking at 160,000 bpd previously. Stakeholders have often raised concern over the increased production activities being conducted by the operator, touting the increased risk of an oil spill as a result.
Liberty Metals eyes Guyana gold expansion ...proposes name change to El Dorado Goldfields Australian mining company Liberty Metals is seeking to deepen its focus on Guyana’s gold sector, announcing plans to change its name to El Dorado Goldfields Ltd. just weeks after acquiring a majority interest in two major gold projects in Region Seven spanning over 44,000 acres. On 12th August, Liberty announced that it had acquired a 90% interest in the Oko North and Oko South Gold Projects, a package of 40 granted medium-scale mining permits covering approximately 180 square kilometres (km²) or 44, 479 acres in Guyana’s Oko gold district, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) – an area where nine million ounces of gold have already been established by other foreign players. In its half-year report,
Liberty’s Chairman, Nicholas Katris, disclosed that the proposed name change is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s General Meeting in October. “The change reflects the Company’s focus on the Oko North and Oko South Projects in Guyana’s Oko gold district and our intention to continue growing a quality gold portfolio. Our Brazilian critical minerals projects remain with us and under active assessment,” he said. Katris further noted that 2027 will be focused on turning geology into drill targets and drill targets into discovery. He continued, “With a district-scale position in Guyana, a strengthened Board, a funded balance sheet and a disciplined approach to capital, the Company has never been better placed…” With its maiden exploration already
underway, Katris said maiden fieldwork in identified basement shearing, quartz veining and hydrothermal alteration across priority areas. The programme also identified extensive artisanal workings and coarse visible gold, which the company said is interpreted to be sourced from hard-rock mineralisation within its tenure. He said too that Liberty has commenced a systematic soil geochemical programme of approximately 5,000 samples. “Every piece of evidence so far points the same way. Our focus now is on converting that geology into maiden drill targets, and Oko into a discovery,” Katris added. The Oko North and Oko South properties are located approximately 60 kilometres apart. Liberty’s entry was secured through an
agreement with a private Guyanese vendor. Under the agreement, Liberty will have four years to exercise its option to acquire the 90% interest. The total consideration is approximately US$8 million, excluding a separate milestone payment. It was explained that the milestone payment would become payable upon completion of a bankable feasibility study for the project. Liberty Metals is now the second Australian firm to control a significant land package in the district. Altair Minerals in 2025 secured a 70% interest in the Greater Oko Gold Project, which spans 590 km² of contiguous mining lands in the area. Besides Altair and Liberty, Canada-based G Mining Ventures Corp. (GMIN) also holds a major land package in the Oko
Map illustration of Guyana (Taken from Liberty Metals website) district. Through its recent acquisition of fellow Canadian firm G2 Goldfields Inc., GMIN expanded its footprint in the Oko district to a contiguous land package of more than 362 km². Cd The combination brings together
GMIN’s advanced Oko West Gold Project with G2’s OkoGhanie Gold Projects, with a combined Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 7.0 million ounces and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.3 million ounces.
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Wales GTE storage facility The numbers are so far apart that one could be excused for thinking there is a mistake. There is no mistake, and it is not a routine matter. Hundreds of millions are at stake. They are in US dollars, which makes the difference significant, and the charge, if this were to succeed, a major pinch on Guyana's treasury. In this era of billions in oil receipts, spending still should be a matter of prudent management, with every dollar counting, regardless of the currency involved. The issue that stands before this country is the money difference that has seeped into the public domain on the building of a storage facility as part of the US$2B Wales Gas-to-Energy project. US-based, but Venezuelan owned Lindsayca Guyana Inc., submitted a bid for US$493M to build the storage and offloading facility and pipeline. A Chinese company, China CAM Engineering Co. Ltd submitted a bid for US$28M. It is not a typo, with a digit left out, or lower ones published. The huge differential between the two bids pushed us at this paper to question if the two companies are bidding on the same project, so far apart they are. A differential by a multiple of 17 is amazing on its face alone. What could Lindsayca be including in its work program with costs attached, and what could China CAM be leaving out, to account for this massive difference in bids? It is not a 20% or 30% difference, but the fact of Lindsayca bidding a whopping 1700% more than China CAM. This is what we are grappling with. These are the questions that we ask on behalf of the citizens paying in some way for this storage and offloading facility. What could be responsible for this US$465M difference in the bids by the two companies? Does Lindsayca possess superior engineering and technological skills, which China CAM does not have, and for which there is a big markup (multiplied by 17)? Is there more to this mysterious bidding gap, and it has nothing to do with skills and expertise, cost of materials, and the machineries needed? A concern that we have, one which is known and felt throughout Guyana, is that Lindsayca seems to have some serious operating cashflow challenges. Its own documents and representations, now public, confirm the desperate situation faced by the company. Is that cash question, this knotty cash challenge, in any way responsible for this extraordinary bid from the Venezuelan managed company? We do not know, but we can say something with conviction. When an individual or a business entity is living in a state of continuing cash shortage, severe cash shortfalls, on occasion, they may be prompted to throw caution to the winds, and push ahead with desperate efforts to remedy their situation. Could this be what has unfolded in that Lindsayca bid before the national tender board? Guyana's National Procurement and Tender Board Administration (NPTAB) is now placed in an uncomfortable position. It has to review and decide between one bid for US$493M (Lindsayca's) and another for US$28M from China CAM. NPTAB is trapped in a difficult place. If it finds grounds to award Lindsayca the storage and offloading facility contract, it risks igniting a firestorm of condemnation. And calling into question still more, the PPP/C Government's relationship with this Venezuelan led company. US$97M was already paid to Lindsayca when it won a Dispute Arbitration award. The PPP/C Government tried to hide that information, and when it did disclose on the heels of pressure from this paper (and others), a percentage was used to represent payment to disguise the US$97M paid to Lindsayca. When a government goes to such lengths to hide, and minimise, its dealings with Lindsayca, then what else would it not think twice about disguising? Concerns grow that the government is using this storage facility bid as the means to fill Lindsayca's cashflow shortage. The US$465M differential between the two bids is just too big to be accepted as normal business, or to be ignored. No single sub-project should have two bids so many millions apart. Given recent developments between Lindsayca and the Government, keen watchfulness is required to stay on top of this situation. It smells.
Rising taxi fares in Lethem Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to a growing concern among residents of Lethem and surrounding communities regarding the recent increase in taxi fares for short-distance trips within Lethem Township. It has become increasingly common for some taxi operators, particularly some newer drivers entering the town, to charge passengers as much as G$1,000 per person for short drops within the township, including areas such as Tabatinga. This is becoming a serious burden on ordinary residents who depend on taxis for transportation to work, school, businesses, the market, health facilities and other essential services.
While I understand that taxi operators have expenses, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance and other operating costs, fare increases should be reasonable and should take into consideration the distance travelled and the economic circumstances of the people who depend on these services. A short trip within Lethem should not automatically cost G$1,000 per passenger. When a family of four has to pay G$4,000 simply to travel a short distance, the cost can quickly become unaffordable, particularly for low-income families, elderly persons, students and people who have no alternative means of
transportation. What is even more concerning is that some drivers appear to be adopting these higher fares simply because other drivers are doing the same. If this continues unchecked, what is currently considered a high fare could eventually become the accepted norm for transportation within our township. I am therefore appealing to the relevant authorities, taxi associations and other stakeholders to look into the matter and consider whether there are appropriate and transparent fare guidelines for taxi services within Lethem and Region #9. At the same time, I want to acknowledge the taxi operators who continue to charge fair and reasonable
fares. These drivers deserve recognition because they understand that providing a service to the community also means treating passengers fairly. Lethem is growing, and with that growth comes the need for proper and responsible transportation services. Taxi operators and passengers should be able to coexist fairly, with prices that allow drivers to operate their businesses while ensuring that transportation remains accessible to the people of our community. I hope this matter will receive the attention it deserves before unreasonable fares become permanently established in Lethem. Yours faithfully Ryan Reid
If falsity and knowledge are established, this cop must face discipline and prosecution under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Dear Editor, The extradition hearing before Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman has drawn worldwide attention, and what the world has watched should alarm us. A Special Branch witness declared the LOTO the greatest threat to national security. Under cross-examination, he conceded that he never arrested, interviewed or charged him over the many alleged killings. He dismissed a glaring contradiction in his sworn statement as a "typo", which the defence rightly challenged, and then suffered convenient memory loss on a slew of questions. A sworn statement isn't a rough draft, and the witness box isn't the place for a senior superintendent's selective amnesia. When a prosecutor allows a witness of such rank to tender doubtful evidence, it suggests a possible pattern: Guyanese constables who hand up tainted evidence are rewarded, not sanctioned, by the state's prosecutorial arm. With seasoned attorneys on a fiat, far more may be playing out than the world is witnessing. I make no finding that this witness committed perjury. That requires proof that a statement was knowingly false. If proven, it must be called what it is: a crime, and a betrayal by a sworn officer who lied to a court. The Police Service Commission chair, the head
of prosecutions at the DPP Chambers, and the Police Complaints Authority should be alarmed, since this officer falls under their auspices. The regional record is uneven. In T&T, a magistrate dismissed a case in December 2023 after finding a cop's evidence riddled with lies. The cop admitted lying under oath, was merely told to tell the truth, and no charge was reported. Wa l k i n g f r e e a f t e r confessing to perjury is a licence to lie again. Jamaica showed what accountability looks like. Former cop Carey Lyn-Sue admitted in Montego Bay in January 2008 that he
fabricated evidence to convict a murder accused, and he went to prison. Det. Sgt. Michael Sirjue was charged by the DPP with perverting the course of justice and uttering forged documents. He fled, and Interpol is looking for him. The Commissioner warned that fabrication wouldn't be condoned and reviewed LynSue's other files. That is the standard Guyana should demand. Britain offers a further example. At Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester, a jury found former HMP Manchester prison officer Ray Cook guilty of perjury for knowingly making a false statement at an inquest into a man's death after
restraint. His sworn account differed from the one he had given prison authorities. He held a trusted state position and was prosecuted before a jury for what he said on oath. A second officer tried with him was acquitted, which shows the burden of proof is real and the process fair. In Puerto Rico, a former police sergeant got 46 months in prison for lying to a federal grand jury about a fatal beating. That's U.S. federal law, not Commonwealth precedent, but it shows police perjury is treated as a grave crime. I found no Caribbean appellate decision squarely on point. In Canada, a Toronto officer charged in (Continued on page 5)
Barima Tragedy: “Free the Three Men” Dear Editor, I have listened with disbelief to our great, great head of state crying or was it mewling, about the Barima tragedy. He told this nation, I assume, with tears that could overflow the banks of the Pomeroon River, that he was having sleepless nights and the tragedy continues to be a heavyweight. He further asseverated that he has a duty and responsibility to those families. Dear citizens we must belief our president because as head of state he is an honourable man. Without bringing the MV Barima to the surface so we
can find out, what may or may not have been the mechanical or structural faults of this 87-year-old vessel, or who was responsible for it still being in active service, with unusual if not indecent haste Captain Price, Delon Granderson, and Rondell Roberts have been slapped with 72 counts of murder. Without the comfort and necessary paraphernalia are these three men, their families and relatives not having sleepless nights. Without the opportunity to repair to a 15 acres plot of sweet solitude are these men and their families not
shedding tears. The human species is a strange collection. They say in creoles “do so, nah like so”. If there is one drop of humanity left, if there is a tincture of love lingering in this administration, they will use the authority they have to free three men from behind bars, who from all information available neither plotted, nor planned the privation of 72 fellow citizens on that faithful day when they reported for work a t t h e Tr a n s p o r t a n d Harbours Department. Sincerely, Elder Hamilton Green
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What U.S. Veto of UN Sec General Candidate means Dear Editor, Reference your news report (Sept 23) that the U.S. stated that it will veto the Guyanese and Chilean candidate for Secretary General of the UN, missives about President Ali's nomination of Ms. Rodrigues-Birkett, his speech at UN, and the ethnicity of the nominee. Ethnicity or being from an indigenous community are not factors or criteria for acceptance of a nominee. What does a veto mean? Those of us who study 'realpolitik' or 'political realism' knows what an American veto means. Those who studied for the PhD international politics or international relations in American universities and took the course on the UN may have a better understanding than domestic politicians on how the UN functions, how decisions are made, and how it chooses its SG and Under Secretary Generals, as well as its source of budget, etc. (Yes, there is a course on the UN in American universities, one of many (each of some 14 weekly two to three hour sessions with exams and lengthy analytical papers). Some 20 courses are required for the PhD in addition to two
comprehensive exams and a sleuth of other requirements like a dissertation and a viva (oral exam) -- not purchasing a document that says one has a PhD as recently reported in the Guyanese papers or from an unaccredited university as some boast.) When President Ali announced a few months ago that Guyana was submitting our UN Ambassador's name as a candidate for SG, I outlined the challenges, including a potential veto from at least one of the permanent members of the Security Council. That veto has come to pass although it is not known if there were other planned vetoes. The 15 member SC has five permanent members, known as the P5. They have veto power over any matter at the UN, meaning any one can block a decision, including selecting SG. And they can veto a candidate for any reason but not for ethnicity; and yes being from a minority can be an asset as Prof Bertie Ramcharran sated. France usually requires a candidate to know French. USA does not like a candidate who was critical of it or its closest allies. Russia and China do not like a candidate who is too
friendly with Washington. Britain generally goes along with USA. The P5s have rarely been in agreement on political issues. And it often took a long time to agree on selecting a SG. There is still three months left in selecting a SG who take up the position in the New Year. One's ethnicity or gender or of being an indigenous person are not criteria for selection of SG. But this is the time of a female, and yes it is high time for an indigenous person (an American Indian or Amerindian) given that we already have Whites, Hispanic, Arab, African, Asian (Mongoloid, not an Asian Indian as yet). When a P5 vetoes a candidate, it effectively ends the bid for the position. "No" vote from Washington instantly disqualifies a contender, regardless of how much yes votes he or she commands among the rest of the 15 members SC or the world's 193 nations. W h e n Wa s h i n g t o n deploys or threatens a veto, the motivation is rarely secret. The U.S. wants a leader who can manage a sprawling bureaucracy without using the pulpit to challenge American grand strategy or
If falsity and knowledge are... From page 4 the Project South corruption probe pleaded guilty on 28th S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 2 6 , t o unauthorised use of a computer, one of 8 officers charged. For Guyana, the steps are straightforward. Defence counsel who believe specific statements were knowingly false should identify them by transcript and test them against documents and other witnesses. A respected former Police Service Commission Chair has reportedly said on television that he holds information on
this cop from his corporal days, and believes the officer lied blatantly to the magistrate against the LOTO. The Court Supt.'s Office and the DPP could contact him without delay. Corroboration matters, since one contradiction proves little. But if falsity and knowledge are established, this cop must face discipline and prosecution under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act like any other citizen. No badge places anyone above the perjury laws. The Chief Magistrate has
said she considers only courtroom evidence, and objections to prejudicial testimony belong before her. Perjured evidence in Her Worship's court, if proven, would attack the institution and public faith in the courts. I write because I am beginning to lose faith in the courts of Guyana, and a cop witness must learn the basic rule of criminal justice: an extraditable accused is presumed innocent and has nothing to prove I suggest. Yours faithfully, M. Shabeer Zafar, Barrister
hold powerful states accountable in ways that clash with U.S. Congress or the Administration. The Americans (Congress) pay the largest chunk, some 25%, of the UN budget expenses and as such calls the shot on who is acceptable for SG. An overly activist candidate, or one perceived as soft on adversaries, is nonviable from the start for Washington. Criticising an American ally like Israel, not good. The U.S. stated that the Guyanese was too critical of Israel. There should have been intense lobbying of our candidate or a replacement for one suitable to all of the P5. The Chilean candidate, former President Michelle Bachelet, withdrew just before the U.S. announced it would veto her candidacy; she knew it was coming and took front. Guyana's candidate is holding on just in case there is a change in mind from USA or if the P5s can't reach a consensus and decide to review the list of candidates. Those of us who study American foreign policy, knows the odds; one must be pragmatic, a realist. It is quite possible that the P5s may not agree with any of the present nominees in which case they will negotiate till they reach consensus. It is my conviction that they will arrive at a consensus for a female who is from our region. Yours truly Vishnu Bisram
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Our deepest condolences Dear Editor, While at Columbia University in New York, my Vice President for the Caribbean Students Association (CSA) and my Leadership Team had put together a Sparrow concert for the Entire University to enjoy. It was a resounding success and as part of the celebration I invited the Mighty Sparrow to spend some time with me in the studio on my radio show. He was a very interesting and pleasant person to speak with. His personality was very jovial, and he had that West Indian wicked yet respectful sense of humour. Thanks to his great talent for entertaining, he easily captured the imagination of the crowd, taking them into a true Caribbean fête. He left a positive and lasting impression on the University. On behalf of our CSA team, I extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. His life was truly a celebration of what it meant to be Caribbean, and we will always look back on that moment in his presence with fond memories. Best regards Jamil Changlee
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Court ruling on access to information hailed as boost for transparency Attorney-at-law and civil society activist Christopher Ram has welcomed a High Court r u l i n g a g a i n s t Commissioner of Information Charles Ramson Sr., saying the decision should mark a turning point in how Guyanese exercise their legal right to access information, while Guyana Press Association (GPA) President Iva Wharton said the ruling should help foster a culture of transparency and accountability. Ram, a founding member of the Transparency Institute, said he welcomed the decision “with relief” and urged Ramson to treat his office as “a door to be opened, not a gate to be guarded.” “The applications he has messed around with must now be dealt with expeditiously. No citizen should have to go to court for what the law already promises,” Ram said in reacting to the judgment. Wharton said the GPA also welcomed the ruling and expressed hope that information requests would not only be honoured within the prescribed timeframe but that the information sought would actually be provided where the law permits. “This will help to create a culture of transparency and accountability,” Wharton said, while encouraging Guyanese at all levels to make greater use of the Access to Information Act by submitting requests. Their comments came after Justice Nicola Pierre ruled that Ramson had failed to comply with his statutory obligations under the Access to Information Act 2011 and ordered him to process and determine three information requests made by Ram. In a 38-page ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Pierre found that Ram had submitted three valid requests in March 2025 but that the Commissioner failed to determine them within the period prescribed by law. The case, filed as 2025/43-HC-FDA-CADD E M - C I V, c o n c e r n e d requests for information relating to tax payments, revenue and expenditure associated with the ExxonMobil-led consortium under the 2016 Petroleum Agreement, as well as records concerning the operation of the Office of the Commissioner of Information.
Commissioner of Information, Charles Ramson Snr. The Court found that Ramson's insistence that Ram first approach another public authority before his office would process the requests imposed an additional procedural hurdle that was not required by the Access to Information Act. Ram subsequently followed that direction and wrote to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, copying the Commissioner. However, the Commissioner did not approve or deny the requests, provide the information, identify an exemption under the Act or communicate any extension of the statutory period. Under Section 18 of the Act, an applicant must be advised whether a request is approved or denied within 60 days. Where that period is extended, the applicant must be informed of the reasons. Justice Pierre therefore found that, by operation of Section 18(3), the Commissioner was deemed to have refused access to the information sought in Ram's two March 7 requests. One request sought details of taxes paid between 2021 and 2025 in relation to the ExxonMobil-led consortium, including tax assessment certificates, the statutory authority under which the certificates were issued, compliance with Article 15.4 of the 2016 Petroleum Agreement and relevant EITI reports. The second sought information contained in the annual Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure from 2021 to 2025 concerning taxes payable by the Minister of Natural Resources on behalf of the consortium and the accounting treatment of those receipts. The third request, dated March 12, concerned the operation of the Commissioner's office. Ram sought annual reports on the operation of the Access to
President of the Guyana Press Association, Iva Wharton
Informat ion Act, reports submitted by the Commissioner to the Minister, statistics on i n f o r m a t i o n requests—including those granted, denied and appealed—and details of public authorities that provided reports for the preparation of the annual reports.Justice Pierre found that the information sought corresponded directly with the Commissioner's statutory reporting obligations under Section 44 of the Act and constituted information contained in official documents. The Court also rejected the Commissioner's argument that Ram's request concerning the operation of his office amounted to an attempt to have the office “self-oversee”. Instead, the Judge found that the Commissioner's role under the Act is to act as a “clearing house for processing requests” for information. Importantly, the Court ruled that the Commissioner of Information is himself a public authority within the meaning of Section 2 of the Act. Justice Pierre pointed to the fact that the office is established by statute, the Commissioner is appointed by the President, Government provides the office with personnel, and the Minister determines the Commissioner's salary, allowances and conditions of service. “I find that the Commissioner of Information is a public authority within the meaning of section 2 of the Access to Information Act 2011,” the Judge ruled. However, the Court stopped short of ordering the immediate release of the information sought by Ram. Justice Pierre explained that it was not for the Court to determine whether Ram was entitled to each of the
requested documents. That determination must first be made by the statutory decision-maker in accordance with the Act. Ramson has instead been ordered to process and determine all three requests in accordance with the Act and the interpretation of the law set out in the judgment. Those determinations must be made and communicated to Ram within 60 days of the date of the Court's order. If access is granted, the information must be provided in accordance with the Act. If access is refused, or the Commissioner determines that a requested document does not exist or cannot be located after a thorough and
diligent search, written notice and reasons must be provided, including information on Ram's right to seek judicial review. The Court declined to grant Ram's specific request for a declaration that the Commissioner had breached Section 23 by failing to provide reasons for a substantive refusal. Justice Pierre explained that there had been no substantive refusal accompanied by reasons. Rather, the refusal arose automatically under Section 18(3) because the Commissioner failed to determine the requests within the prescribed period. The Court awarded Ram his costs, with the costs to be assessed.Reacting to the ruling, Ram also called on Ramson to comply with the judgment and said that if the Commissioner was unwilling or unable to discharge his statutory duties, he should be replaced. “Fear and hopelessness have kept Guyanese silent for too long. Asking questions of government is not defiance; it is citizenship,” Ram said. He urged the media, civil society and members of the
Attorney-at-law, Christopher Ram public to make greater use of the legislation. “I hope now that the media, civil society and every Guyanese will flood the Commissioner's Office with requests, until access to information is not a battle but a habit,” he said. Ram also called on President Irfaan Ali to publicly commit his Government to giving full effect to the Act and to reviewing and strengthening the legislation. “No one should wait sixty days for information that could be provided in ten,” Ram said. “History will remember the leader who makes transparency the rule. I hope it will be him.” The ruling comes amid longstanding concerns from journalists and civil society advocates over the implementation of Guyana's Access to Information framework, including previous public protests and legal challenges over delayed or unanswered requests.
Two foreigners held over illegal mining along Siparuni Riverbank
The illegal mining operations at Siparuni Three miners, including two nonnationals, have been detained following the discovery of an alleged illegal mining operation along the Siparuni Riverbank. The Ministry of Natural Resources said the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Enforcement Team discovered machinery positioned on the riverbank, with a river dredge directed into the bank to extract minerals.The operation resulted in damage to the riverbank, with the GGMC now assessing the extent of the environmental damage. The enforcement team seized the dredge and other equipment used in the operation, including a
motor vehicle. The matter has since been handed over to the Guyana Police Force for further investigation. The miner responsible for the operation will be required to account for the gold extracted from the area and bear the cost of rehabilitating the damaged site, the Ministry said. The Ministry reiterated that mining operators must comply with all required approvals and environmental safeguards, warning that those found conducting illegal operations will be held accountable and required to restore areas damaged by their activities.
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Special Branch chief grilled over alleged involvement with U.S. Marshal, missing pocket book entries The ongoing extradition proceedings involving prominent Guyanese businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, took another turn on Tuesday as head of the special branch, Assistant Commissioner Prem Narine, faced cross-examination regarding his operational ties with United States Marshal Sandy Roa and the absence of written records. Testifying before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, Narine defended the execution of arrest warrants on October 31, 2025, against the duo, who are wanted by federal authorities in the United States on charges of
wire and mail fraud, and money laundering. Defence Counsel Siand Dhurjon subjected the special branch head to questioning concerning mandatory documentation under Police Standing Order 28(4)(f), which obligates officers to make contemporaneous notes during arrests. Dhurjon put to the witness that during his interception, Azruddin Mohamed requested not to be thrown into the open tray of a police pickup and subsequently complained that his handcuffs were cutting into his skin. Narine told the court he could not recall those statements,
explaining that physical constraints prevented him from writing in a moving police vehicle. “I was unable to write in a moving vehicle that is why I only jotted the time,” Narine maintained. Pressing further, D h u r j o n c h a rg e d t h a t Narine’s inability to recall the exchanges stemmed from a deliberate destruction of official records. “I am putting to you that the reason you cannot remember what was said and not said is because you shredded and burnt the pocket book in which you are obligated to record the statements of Azruddin Mohamed,” Dhurjon
posited. “That is not true,” Narine responded. The courtroom witnessed heated arguments over the high-speed interception of Azruddin Mohamed’s vehicle, a Toyota Crown bearing registration number PZZ 5000, along Smythe Street. Dhurjon asserted that officers executed reckless vehicular maneuvers in their “eagerness to arrest the presumptive leader of the opposition,” creating a hazard to public safety. State Prosecutor Herbert Mackenzie countered with objections, stressing that law enforcement vehicles executing arrest warrants are
Senior Superintendent Prem Narine
legally authorised to utilise emergency signals and breach traffic norms, adding that the witness was not on trial for traffic infractions. Presiding Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman sustained the prosecution’s objections, ruling arguments on public commotion and traffic manoeuvres irrelevant to the extradition matter. Defence counsel further argued that securing the younger Mohamed in rear handcuffs so tightly as to cut into his wrists constituted excessive force and breached fundamental constitutional rights. U n d e r c r o s s examination by Roysdale Forde, SC, Assistant Commissioner Narine detailed his contact with US Marshal Sandy Rao on the morning of the arrests. Narine testified that after leaving the Attorney General’s chambers on October 31, 2025, he received a phone call from Rao, who identified himself as the marshal assigned to the extradition matter. Narine stated he picked up Rao at the Kingston Marriott Hotel and invited him along for the operational movement to court. Narine confirmed that he had previously met Rao at the US Embassy through a Regional Security Officer (RSO) and verified his credentials. While acknowledging that he coordinated with the American officer to facilitate the extradition, Narine rejected suggestions from defence lawyers that the operation was driven by personal bias or political
influence. Rebuffing a suggestion by Dhurjon that Azruddin Mohamed represented a political threat to the ruling administration, Narine stated: “I don’t agree with that suggestion, Azruddin Mohamed is a threat to the people of this country.” Senior counsel Forde focused his inquiry on whether mandatory statutory authorisations were obtained prior to the execution of the warrants. Narine acknowledged that no Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) fiat was tendered into evidence. When queried on whether he had ever previously visited the attorney general’s chambers to obtain or draft arrest warrants during his 26-year career in the Guyana Police Force, Narine testified that while he has visited the AG’s chambers on numerous occasions, he could not recall specific instances involving draft warrants. Narine also confirmed that the special branch had placed the Mohameds under surveillance prior to the arrests. Asked whether authorisation for the operation was secured in writing from the police commissioner, Narine stated that depending on the nature of the matter, official reporting to police leadership is conducted either orally or in writing. Cross-examination by defence counsel Dhurjon formally wrapped up on Tuesday. Proceedings are set to continue before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on October 21st.
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The practice is the doctrine The call for renewal within the PPP is essentially a call for the removal of the oligarchy which now controls that party and dominates state policy. But to posit, in the same breadth that a political party exists principally to win elections is a different proposition altogether. A political party is not a racing horse whose purpose is to cross the finishing line first. It is an organisation created to give political expression to ideas about the country: what the State is for, how power should be exercised, what obligations government owes to citizens, what kind of society is desirable and what limits should be placed upon those who govern. Winning is the mechanism by which those ideas acquire power. It is not, by itself, the purpose of the exercise. If the purpose of a party is to win elections, then a party that wins by promising one thing and then governing by another has technically achieved its electoral purpose. But it has not necessarily achieved a political purpose. A party can win repeatedly and become increasingly hollow. Indeed, longevity can c o n c e a l d e c a y. T h e machinery may continue to function long after the reason for its existence has become obscure. I n t h e s a m e w a y, leadership is not merely the ability to win, retain office or
command an organisation. It is also the ability to impose limits upon oneself and upon one's followers. A leader is tested not only when he can obtain power, but when p o w e r b e c o m e s inconvenient. Can he hear disagreement? Can the organisation remove him? Can he acknowledge error? Can he permit institutions to operate independently of his wishes? Can he subordinate personal survival to the longer life of the party? These are among the elementary tests of political leadership. The great danger in political organisations is that success begins to be confused with virtue. A leader wins, therefore his methods are presumed justified. He remains in office, therefore his continued presence is treated as evidence of indispensability. The party survives, therefore the arrangements that sustain it are declared necessary. Eventually the organisation ceases to distinguish between the party and the person who controls it. This is how political institutions become personal estates without anyone having formally announced that this is what has happened. There is a weakness also in the argument treats ideology as existing as though it exists only when a party has printed its name upon a particular political d octrine. The removal of Marxism-Leninism and
socialism from a party constitution does not create an ideological vacuum. It merely removes the old vocabulary. Politics does not occur in a vacuum. Every government makes choices about property, taxation, public expenditure, regulation, welfare, labour, investment, foreign capital, race, class and the distribution of opportunity. Those choices reveal an ideology whether or not the party has the courage or inclination to call it one. An undeclared ideology is still an ideology. A party may say that it is pragmatic. It may say that it has moved beyond old doctrines. It may say that it is simply concerned with development, growth and the welfare of the people. But these words do not absolve it from explaining what kind of development, whose growth and by what means the welfare is to be achieved. There is an almost childlike faith in the idea that if ideological language disappears, ideology itself has disappeared. It is rather like removing the label from a bottle and announcing that the liquid inside has become neutral. The more interesting question is therefore not whether a party declares an ideology, but what its conduct reveals about the principles by which it distributes power and opportunity. If wealth accumulates rapidly around
DEM BOYS SEH
Accident gone down. But how? Dem boys glad to hear de news that road accidents down by 19 per cent. That is good news, especially in Guyana, where some drivers does treat de public road like is qualifying round for Formula One. But dem boys gat one small question: How we get de 19 per cent? Dem boys nah think it gat to do with better enforcement. But if it is enforcement, dem police must be doing it very quietly, because dem boys hardly seeing them when some motorist decide that speed limit is merely a suggestion. Speeding still rampant. You could drive from Georgetown to West Demerara and see motorists passing each other like dem got an appointment with destiny. Parts of the West Demerara Public Road, West Coast Berbice and Corentyne public roads still gat long, long, stretches where overhead speed radars are not to be seen. And where some cars does drive like if dem at South Dakota Circuit. But if we want reduce more fender benders further, we should put in more sleeping policemen. Dem boys always admire these fellows because, unlike some of dem human ones, they never sleeping when motorists approaching. Put one at certain junction and suddenly every driver
remember that brakes does actually work. Yet, strangely enough, dem sleeping policemen not multiplying as fast as the potholes. We still gat heavily tinted vehicles and some of dem driving around with sirens blaring like dem preparing for a state funeral, presidential motorcade and ambulance emergency all at the same time. Dem boys have a simple suggestion. Police should establish an online reporting system where members of the public could enter the registration number of any vehicle using a siren. Police then check whether that vehicle is actually authorised to use one. And while dem at it, create an app where citizens could upload video footage of motorists breaking the law. Speeding. Overtaking dangerously. Running red lights. Driving while using the road like a personal race track. If de footage show the offence, de camera does become witness, de registration number does become exhibit, and de driver does become defendant. Nineteen per cent reduction is something to celebrate. But dem boys seh: let we not just reduce accidents. Let we increase the chances of catching the people causing them. Talk half. Leff half.
political connections, that is political philosophy in practice. If the State increasingly becomes the instrument through which favoured groups obtain access to contracts, land, employment or influence, that too is political philosophy in practice. If political loyalty becomes the route to public resources, one does not need a chapter entitled “Patronage” in the constitution. The practice is the doctrine. And here the test of leadership becomes severe. A serious political leader must be able to recognise when the methods that produced yesterday's victory are producing tomorrow's defeat. More importantly, he must be capable of changing those methods even when they benefit him personally.
That is the test the electoral arithmetic cannot supply. The electorate can determine who governs. It cannot, by voting alone, make a party democratic internally, make a leader selflimiting, or give an organisation an ideology it does not possess. Those things have to be created within the political organisation itself. The deepest weakness, then, is not that a party may lack a declared ideology. Parties can survive ideological transformations. History is full of them. The deeper weakness is the possibility that the party has ceased to ask what it is for. Once that question disappears, politics becomes administration in the service of survival. The slogans remain. The flags remain.
The crowds remain. Elections remain. Even the language of national service remains. Only the purpose has gone. And when purpose disappears from a political party, victory can become the most dangerous form of failure: the machinery continues to win while nobody can quite say what the winning is meant to achieve. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper
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The duty and power of the media CNN, MS Now, and Politico enraged. A broadside was their presidential; gift. Banned from the White House pool. In Moscow, Pyongyang, Beijing, that’s normal. Not in America’s Washington. To the courts this has gone. A test to determine the substance and resilience of the First Amendment. CNN, MS Now, and Politico drew an impressive following. Storied names such as ABC, NBC, and CBS would have none of it. They refused to abandon three sister entities. Rejected waiting to see how the wind blows. Will not be a party
opening themselves to be next in line. Picked off, at will, should they agitate America’s Caesar. They are boycotting the White House pool. Mr. Trump can speak to himself; enjoy the echo. Most impressive of all was Fox News. It, too, joined in distancing from the White House pool. There can be no stronger supporter, accommodator, and defender of President Trump. But when he blocks three stalwart pillars of American journalism, and sabotages the First Amendment, he went too far. On that, Fox News parted company momentarily with
Donald Trump in the hope that the shock jars his senses. This is the America that I admire. Where journalists stand for something. Those essences, those intangibles, that made it exceptional. In this the year of living dangerously, don’t get on the wrong side of the White House Prevaricator. Four American media houses risked that wrath. He now has an opportunity to rethink and rebalance his position on CNN, MS Now, and Politico. He can continue pretend to being the wounded. Or he can pause, so sanity catches up with him. Refreshing. Inspiring.
What if? If only that same culture, that reality with Guyana’s media. Each section, each platform, each channel, each outfit and entity that claims to be about journalism, that serves the interests of Guyanese, is entitled to the following. Its prejudices and prerogatives. Its princes and its priorities. Its understanding of its role. In a media context specifically, then the wider country generally. But all those entitlementsprejudices, prerogatives, the rest-succumb to the Fourth Estate’s first call. To be deliverer of news that the public needs to know. To deliver it professionally, authoritatively, credibly. Last, doing so unflinchingly. Self-respecting media houses don’t exist to please presidents and prime ministers. When a monarch is displeased, an almost automatic interpretation is that society’s interests have been served. And, when a president decides to teach a media establishment a lesson by
blocking, attacking, d e r a i l i n g , suffocating, then other media establishment members have an honour duty to perform. Media members held as friendly and fellows are duty bound to resist presidential ambitions at driving wedges in that media group. Stated otherwise, beware of a push to divide and diminish, then dominate. One falling today could be first in a series of media chips eroded, then rendered impotent. Guyanese have seen this happening here. Stabroek News had the life squeezed out of it. A sitting prime minister made a speech, made a promise, in parliament. A trusted paper still dies. A media pillar falls. A Kaieteur News is owed over $100 million, maybe two hundred. The president and attorney general, no less honorable than the PM, still speak with a glossy face about democracy and constitutional rights in operation. How and where
and when? Think. Advertisers fear putting an advertisement in the wrong place. Because there is the dread of being blacklisted, cutting self out of favour and business. Like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News, Guyana’s media entities and professionals had opportunities to draw a line. Government must not cross. When the ranks couldn’t hold, stick together, the abuses immediately multiplied, and government control tightened. Stand together. Or crumble one by one. Stand for nothing. Stare at a slave’s existence. The toy of tyrants. The media taken as a joke. The Guyana media made itself into one. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.
30% of drainage and irrigation budget expended for 2026 - Mid Year Report ...as govt. focuses on flood relief, water access The 2026 mid-year report has revealed that 30.16% of the allocated sum for drainage and irrigation has been expended for that period, with government focusing on flood relief and improved water access. The report highlighted the continued investment in drainage and irrigation infrastructure, which will support national agriculture and “protect households by reducing flooding during the rainy season and improve access to water during the dry season. In the first half of 2026, government spent $24.7 billion of the $81.9 billion
budgeted for this year.” The interventions undertaken so far include the maintenance and rehabilitation of canals, drains and other structures countrywide. Additionally, works are progressing on eight pumps in Regions Three, Four, Five and Six, which are slated to be completed by the end of this year. Works on the major Hope-like canals in Regions Five and Six are also progressing, while works on the structures in Region Three have commenced. Regarding the Hope-like canal structure in Region
Five, concerns have been raised about the effects it will have on farming in the region. This publication reported on 28th September, rice and cattle farmers in Abary were up in arms over the ongoing excavation works on their lands, claiming they were not properly consulted before works began on a new canal. The farmers said excavators moved onto the lands about a week ago, leaving them concerned about how the project will affect their farming operations, access to their lands and drainage. The government has said the Hope-like canal programme in Region Five is intended to improve drainage and irrigation, benefit existing agricultural lands and open up new lands for farmers. However, farmers at Abary said the current works could create more problems for those already cultivating rice and rearing cattle in the area.
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NRF oversight committee appointed without National Assembly nominee President Irfaan Ali has appointed a nine-member Public Accountability and Oversight Committee for the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), but the new body does not include a nominee by the National Assembly, as required under the 2021 NRF Act. According to a Notice in the Official Gazette, dated September 20, 2026, “Cabinet considered M e m o r a n d u m CP(2026)MOF12/08 presented by the Hon. Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance and approved the appointment of the following persons to the Board of Directors...”
The Order further states that the appointment shall remain effective for a twoyear period, effective from 15th September, 2026 to 18th September, 2028. Mr. Abu Zaman, a Representative of the Religious Community, has been appointed Chairman. Meanwhile the members of the Public Accountability and Oversight Committee include the following: Pastor Wendell Jeffrey and Ms. Savitri Balbahadur (representatives of the religious community); Mr. C l e m e n t S e a l e y, M r. Desmond Sears and Mr. Ryan Alexander as nominees of the private sector and Mr.
Gordon Thomas and Ms. Dawn Gardener as representatives of the organised labour as well as M r. Te n i H o u s t y, a representative of the professions. The Gazetted Order, signed by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira and dated August 20, 2026 includes a nominee from every other required field with the exception of a representative of the National Assembly. Section 6 (1) of the NRF Act states “There shall be a Committee to be known as the Public Accountability and Oversight Committee
which shall comprise the following members appointed by the President and one of whom shall be appointed Chairperson by the President…” The Committee is tasked with providing nongovernmental oversight of the Fund. In accordance with the Act, the Committee members will meet no less than quarterly with the Board of Directors of the Fund to be briefed on its operations. The body is also expected to submit an annual report to the Speaker of the National Assembly on the discharge of its functions which is to be laid in
President Irfaan Ali Parliament within a specified period. Opposition Members from leading parties- We Invest in Nationhood and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)- confirmed on Tuesday that they have not received any correspondence from government on the subject. In fact, Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed chided government for breaching its own law in appointing members of this key body, intended to provide oversight of the country’s oil wealth. He argued, “The Government cannot pick and choose which parts of its own law it will obey. The Natural Resource Fund Act expressly provides that the Public Accountability and Oversight Committee shall include a nominee of the National Assembly. Yet the Government has announced the reappointment of the Committee without a National Assembly nominee.” Mohamed added that this was not a minor administrative omission. Instead, he pointed out, “It goes directly to the independence and credibility of the body charged with providing public oversight of Guyana’s oil wealth. If the law requires representation from the National Assembly, the Government has a responsibility to ensure that requirement is fulfilled rather than proceeding as though it does not exist.” He stressed the importance of legal
compliance and accountability especially in the governance of the country’s natural resources. Mohamed made it clear that the resources from oil belong to the people of the country rather than a political party or administration. To this end, he called for the government to explain the legal basis on which this Committee has been reappointed without the prescribed National Assembly nominee. Furthermore, he demanded that the composition of the committee be corrected to conform to the NRF Act. “We should not be asking citizens to trust the oversight of billions of dollars in oil r e v e n u e s w h i l e simultaneously disregarding the statutory safeguards Parliament itself established,” the Leader said. Efforts by this newspaper to contact the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira as well as the Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh for a comment on the issue were unsuccessful. The previous Public Accountability and Oversight Committee comprised the following members, according to the 2025 NRF Annual Report: M r. C l e m e n t S e a l e y, Chairperson, Ryan Alexander, Savitri Balbahadur, Dawn Gardener, Teni Housty, Pastor Wendell Jeffrey, Dr. Desmond Sears, Aslim Singh and Abu Zaman.
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Exxon celebrates pumping 1 billion barrels from Guyana
PAGE 15 ExxonMobil said the milestone underscores the speed at which Guyana has emerged as a significant global energy producer.
…amid growing calls from Guyanese for changes to the contract Less than seven years after first oil, ExxonMobil and its Stabroek Block partners have produced the billionth barrel of crude from Guyana, marking another major milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding petroleum industry. ExxonMobil said the milestone underscores the speed at which Guyana has emerged as a significant global energy producer since production began at the Liza field in December 2019. But while the company is celebrating the scale and pace of the achievement, the billion-barrel mark also comes as Guyanese continue to demand a change to the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement that exempts ExxonMobil from paying taxes, no ring-fencing provision, a 2% royalty among other lopsided terms. In a press statement Exxon said the journey from discovery to the billionth barrel has taken less than a decade. The company and its co-venturers made their first major discovery in the Stabroek Block just over a
decade ago, while first oil followed in less than five years, one of the fastest deepwater development timelines in the industry. Production has since expanded from a single offshore development to four major projects, supported by the Liza D e s t i n y, L i z a U n i t y, Prosperity and ONE G U YA N A f l o a t i n g production, storage and offloading vessels. The developments have pushed installed production capacity beyond 900,000 barrels per day, transforming Guyana into one of the world’s fastest-growing oilproducing jurisdictions. The Uaru project is expected to come on stream by the end of 2026, while construction is underway on the sixth and seventh approved developments, Whiptail and Hammerhead. Whiptail is targeted for startup in 2027, with Hammerhead expected to begin production in 2029. Exxon estimates that the Stabroek Block contains just under 11 billion barrels of
oil-equivalent resources, with plans for as many as eight offshore developments by 2030. The company said Guyana’s growing production is helping supply energy markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BARREL The billion-barrel milestone, however, comes against a backdrop of intense national debate over G u y a n a ’s p e t r o l e u m agreement with Exxon and its partners, particularly the distribution of revenues and the pace at which production is taking place. The original 2016 Production Sharing
Agreement provides for a 2 per cent royalty and a 50-50 split of profit oil after allowable costs, while the contractor can recover up to 75 per cent of production in a given month for its cost bank. As Exxon moves deeper into production, Guyana’s share of the proceeds has become a central issue in public discussions over the country’s oil wealth. The company has maintained that the Stabroek developments represent a major economic opportunity for Guyana and that its investments have helped establish an entirely new offshore industry. The
Government has also pointed to rising oil revenues and increased public spending made possible by petroleum production. At the same time, critics have questioned the terms under which the resource is being exploited, including cost recovery, the absence of ring-fencing across projects and the extent to which Guyana can maximise its take as additional developments are approved. LOCAL PARTICIPATION In the area of local content, Exxon said thousands of Guyanese employees, contractors and suppliers have contributed to
the development of the industry, with local workers and businesses now playing an increasingly important role in offshore operations and project development. The company also highlighted investments outside the oil fields, including workforce development, supplier development and a US$100 million initiative aimed at strengthening STEM education among Guyanese students. Exxon said the milestone reflects collaboration among t h e c o m p a n y, i t s c o venturers, the Government, local communities, workers and suppliers.
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Teen caught with gun, ammo arrested
The wrecked car
The Glock 19 and ammunition
Man killed in Puruni Trail accident Twenty-one-year-old Anthony Allen of Mongrippa Hill, Bartica, died in an accident along the Puruni Trail, CuyuniMazaruni, Region 7 on Monday. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the
accident occurred around 18:20 hours on the 35KM Puruni Trail and involved motor car PAR 6448, driven by Allen, with another occupant identified as an 18year-old gold miner from Potaro Road, Bartica. Initial enquiries revealed
that the motor car was proceeding east along the Puruni Trail and was negotiating a right bend when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which toppled several times before coming to rest in a ditch on the northern side of
the trail. Allen and the other occupant were removed from the vehicle by publicspirited citizens and taken to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where Allen was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor. The teen was treated for injuries and admitted to the hospital. His condition is regarded as stable. Allen’s body is at the Bartica Regional Hospital Mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination.
An 18-year-old of Samaroo Dam, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, is now in police custody after ranks found a Glock 19 pistol and 13 matching live rounds of ammunition in his possession. The discovery was made on Monday, 28th September, 2026, at about 23:30hrs in the vicinity of Robb and Bourda Streets, Bourda, Georgetown. Preliminary investigations revealed that ranks were conducting a mobile patrol along Robb Street when they heard a loud explosion, suspected to be a gunshot, and observed a small gathering of persons in the vicinity of Robb and Bourda Streets. As the ranks approached, they observed a male running south along Bourda Street. The ranks pursued and apprehended him. A search was conducted on the teen, during which the Glock 19 pistol and 13 matching live rounds of ammunition were discovered.
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NIS under fire over pension plight of elderly contributors Attorney for 81-year-old Nathan Craig and Shariff Zainul, Christopher Ram has put the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) on blast for rejecting pleas to help the two elderly men. Ram previously highlighted that Craig and Zainul cases illustrate the difficulties faced by contributors who have spent years fighting for pensions they believe they are entitled to. In a recent statement, Ram outlined that since the publication of his commentary on the NIS, letters were dispatched to the Scheme appealing for urgent and humane relief. “NIS has cynically and flatly rejected both approaches. That response is difficult to reconcile with the very purpose of social security: to protect contributors when age, illness and incapacity leave them most vulnerable,” he added. Ram highlighted that Zainul is seriously ill and substantially immobile. He said in Zainul’s case, it was proposed to the Scheme for an interim payment be made without prejudice to NIS’s legal position and fully creditable against whatever might ultimately be found due. “NIS therefore stood to lose nothing. Yet it refused and directed us to its external counsel, as though the decision were no longer in its hands. It is. Counsel acts on instructions,” Ram added. As it relates to Craig, Ram outlined that Craig had succeeded before the Appeal Tribunal in October 2023 and NIS appealed five days later under Regulation 12(1) of the National Insurance and Social Security (Determination of Claims and Questions) Regulations and suspended payment. Ram said the request to NIS for Craig required no concession from NIS. “We sought payment in accordance with the Tribunal’s award and the statutory scheme, subject only to any lawful basis for suspension. Almost three years later, NIS says its own appeal is still awaiting a hearing,” he added. He underscored that in neither case was NIS being asked to surrender anything. Ram argued that in Zainul’s case, the payment would have been recoverable or creditable and in Craig’s case, the legal team did not ask for any favour, only what
A bed-ridden Shariff Zainul
the law and the existing award provide and yet NIS chose refusal in both. Ram pointed out that had it not been for years of a d m i n i s t r a t i v e mismanagement, staggering incompetence and endless delay, both matters should have been resolved long ago. He labelled NIS latest response as “callous”, especially in light that photographs of the present condition of both men were shown to the Scheme. “NIS is a social insurance i n s t i t u t i o n . Ye t e v e n commercial insurers often show more humanity than NIS has shown these two men. The message conveyed by NIS is stark: we are not moved by your condition and circumstances; if you want relief, take us to court. That is an extraordinary posture for a social security institution dealing with elderly and seriously ill contributors,” Ram added. NATHAN CRAIG Craig, of 204 Cedar Street, McKenzie, Linden, worked for Kaieteur Company Limited and later Linden Mining Enterprise Limited from 1990 to 2003. During that period, he made more than the 750 contributions required to qualify for an old-age pension. According to Ram, NIS rejected his claim, prompting him to appeal on 29th September, 2010. The matter remained before the NIS Appeal Tribunal for 13 years before it was finally heard on 28th October, 2023. The Tribunal ruled in Craig’s favour. NIS wrote to Craig on 18th December, 2023, informing him that he had won the appeal. In the same letter, however, the Scheme said it was dissatisfied with the decision and would take the matter to the National Insurance Commissioner. Ram said that since then, NIS has produced no Continued on page 22
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Demonstrators representing families affected by the sinking of the MV Barima confronted President Irfaan Ali’s motorcade on Main Street on Tu e s d a y, d e m a n d i n g immediate action as recovery efforts remain stalled more than ten weeks after the July 18 disaster. Grieving relatives flocked the roadside along the president’s route toward State House, holding signs and calling on the head-ofstate to halt his convoy. However, the presidential motorcade continued past without stopping to engage the crowd, heightening frustration among those seeking answers regarding missing crew members. T h e r o a d s i d e demonstration marks an escalation in public protests surrounding the tragedy. Affected families are calling for, immediate salvaging of the MV Barima. Relatives emphasised that recovery operations are essential to retrieve the remains of missing crew members. Protesters are also demanding the resignations of Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar and Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill over government oversight and handling of the incident. Meanwhile, the families cited promises made by executive leadership shortly after the capsizing that have yet to materialise into active salvage contracts. Royston Frank, father of missing Transport and Harbours Department crew member Rawle Frank, highlighted the contrast between executive assurances and current progress. “President Ali promised us in Charity that he would spare no effort in salvaging the vessel,” Frank said. “More than ten weeks later, we are still waiting to hear which company has Continued on page 22
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Protesters try to approach President Irfaan Ali’s vehicle on Main Street.
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WIN, AFC call for independent probe into sexual assault allegations against Karimbaksh We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament, Toshana FameyCorlette has added her voice to the call for an independent probe into the allegations of sexual assault brought a g a i n s t D e p u t y Commissioner of Police, Fizal Karimbaksh. Famey-Corlette in a statement post on her Facebook page on Tuesday stressed that the growing number of serious allegations and disciplinary concerns surrounding Karimbaksh can no longer be ignored. “This is not about one allegation. It is about a pattern of complaints about the conduct of a senior officer who continues to hold one of the most powerful positions in the Guyana Police Force,” she said before naming several incidents in which the officer was accused of criminal misconduct.The politician
noted that in 2018, the Police Office of Professional Responsibility confirmed an investigation into allegations of police harassment involving Karimbaksh while he commanded 'D' Division. She outlined in 2019, two female police recruits made sexual-harassment complaints against him and in 2021, Village Voice published allegations from retired Assistant Commissioner Clinton Conway. Conway said that while Karimbaksh was force training officer, eleven female trainees made sexualharassment allegations against him. She said “Now, in 2026, a serving female police inspector has come forward alleging repeated sexual assault, threats to kill her and an alleged firearm incident. She said the alleged incidents occurred in 2019, 2023 and 2024, and that she reported the matter to the
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fizal Karimbaksh Minister of Home Affairs on September 20, 2026.” Famey-Corlette noted the Minister of Home Affairs O n e i d g e Wa l r o n d h a d already said that sexualmisconduct allegations involving senior officers and female ranks must be taken 'very, very seriously', and
Guyana expanding sustainable tourism certification Guyana is certifying tourism businesses as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a sustainable and eco-tourism destination. The initiative is expected to build on the work already undertaken by several community-based lodges, private operators and hotels that have pursued sustainability certification. Speaking at the World Tourism Day 2026, held under the theme “Building a Sustainable Future for Guyana Tourism”, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Kamrul Baksh pointed to Guyana's longstanding focus on nature, culture, communitybased tourism and environmental sustainability. He noted that these elements have helped distinguish the country's tourism product. Baksh added that the country is now at a stage where these efforts can be scaled up through formal certification and greater participation from tourism businesses. “If we could have the entire ecosystem of all elements becoming certified, I think that will certainly strengthen Guyana's overall status in this arena,” he said. An Expression of Interest was recently issued to gauge
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Kamrul Baksh the industry's willingness to participate in the certification programme. The director said the response has extended beyond lodges and resorts, with businesses from different regions expressing an interest in understanding the requirements for certification. Several tourism operators have already pursued certification, including Surama EcoLodge, Rock View Lodge, Waikin Ranch and Saddle Mountain Ranch. The Marriott Hotel has also participated, signalling growing interest among coastal operators as well as hinterland businesses. Community-based tourism remains an important part of the country's strategy, particularly in hinterland and
riverine communities where tourism has traditionally been closely linked to the environment, culture and local livelihoods. In addition, the sustainability drive is expected to complement Guyana's wider Low Carbon Development Strategy and conservation agenda. As a result, the government is finalising a national tourism policy, with sustainable tourism expected to be a fundamental component. The policy is expected to examine ways of expanding sustainability through certification, training, international marketing and other initiatives. “Sustainability is not an afterthought,” Baksh said, adding that it is being consciously considered at the (Continued on page 22)
that accountability must apply regardless of rank or position.” To this end, she called on the Home Affairs minister to act immediately. She stressed that “Karimbaksh should be immediately removed from operational command while these matters are independently investigated.” The MP pointed to other incidents where the senior cop has been fingered. “In 2026, a video emerged showing Karimbaksh intervening in an anti-crime operation involving junior ranks. OPR investigated the incident, and the Commissioner of Police subsequently stated that body-camera footage showed the ranks on the ground had acted lawfully and according to procedure…”“From complaints of harassment, to sexual-harassment allegations involving female
recruits, to disciplinary proceedings, to the latest allegations of sexual assault, threats and abuse of authority, there are simply too many serious matters surrounding one senior officer to keep pretending that this is business as usual,” she added calling for his removal and investigation.Meanwhile, the Alliance For Change (AFC), in a statement, called for Karimbaksh to be relieved of duties immediately and for a full, independent and impartial investigation into reports of criminal misconduct made against him. The party noted that the allegations against the officer are serious and of criminal nature. The AFC pointed that it is not the first time that the head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has found himself accused of being on the
wrong side of the law. The party calls for an independent team of regional and international investigators to be comprised to dig into these allegations. “Like the rest of Guyana, we have no confidence that any investigation by the police into one of its own would be impartial. Although it is unlikely, a decisive statement from the Minister of Home Affairs supporting the call for an independent investigation would be an indication that the minister has a zerotolerance policy on rape and sexual assault.” The AFC therefore called on independent NGOs, women's organisations and all right- thinking Guyanese to join the call for Karimbaksh to be removed from duties and for an impartial investigation into the allegations made against him.
Costa Rica's Grynspan narrowly ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say
Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan (Reuters) - An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as the frontrunner in the race to become the 10th UN secretarygeneral, sources close to the process said. The fourth secret poll by the 15-member Security Council followed the gathering of world leaders at the General Assembly in New York last week. The first and third polls, held in July and September, also showed Grynspan narrowly ahead while an August poll placed Guyana's UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett in the top spot. After former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet dropped out of the race this month, seven candidates are vying to succeed Antonio Guterres. The former Portuguese prime minister steps down at the end of this year after two five-year terms. More candidates could still enter the race. Whoever wins will have to tackle multiple crises, including several wars, cutbacks in American contributions to the UN, and the UN's declining political
Guyana's UN Ambassador, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett relevance. Ultimately, the five Security Council veto powers — the States, China, Russia, France and Britain — need to agree on a candidate. When Guterres was chosen in 2016, it took six straw polls for the Security Council to reach agreement. The Security Council will eventually formally recommend a candidate to the 193member General Assembly for election. The assembly has long been expected to approve the council's choice. In the more than 80-year history of the UN, there has never been a female secretary-general. In the straw polls, which are expected to continue for several more rounds, Security Council members are asked on secret ballots if they "encourage," "discourage" or have "no opinion" on candidates. Grynspan received 10 encourage votes, three discourage and two no opinion. Rodrigues-Birkett received eight encourage votes, six discourage and one no opinion, sources close to the process said. Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the high-profile director general of the UN nuclear watchdog, also received eight encourage and seven discourage votes.
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President Irfaan Ali and other officials including Prime Minister Mark Phillips at the aviation conference infrastructure in, but we are looking for an international partner,” the President told the forum. Ali also urged the aviation experts gathered in Guyana to include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector as part of their discussions. “I think it would be correct, given the global realities, that your agenda must be able to lead your discussions towards an AI strategy for the aviation sector, especially as it relates to safety,” the President said. He explained that issues surrounding regulation, adaptability and equity in the development of AI must be
Protesters confront President... From page 20 been selected to do same.” For mother, Allison Harcourt, whose 22-year-old son, Antoine Harcourt remains missing, the ongoing demonstration outside government offices is a non-negotiable stand. Harcourt declared she is “not giving up” until the vessel is brought to the surface and her son’s remains are returned to the family. The tension is further compounded by revelations regarding the vessel’s operational history prior to its final voyage. Ashana McKenzie, sister of Antoine Harcourt,
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stated that Transport and Harbours Department officials initially told the family during home visits that they were unaware of any existing mechanical issues with the vessel. Days later, internal documents surfaced in the media, bearing official stamps and signatures from Captain Kevin Price and other department personnel, detailing documented technical faults on the MV Barima prior to departure. Adding to the controversy, family members allege they are being pressured to sign death certificates and legal documents that contain clauses absolving the government from financial or legal responsibility related to the capsizing. With no salvage contractor announced and legal disputes emerging over liability paperwork, relatives maintain that protests will persist until recovery efforts commence and full accountability is established.
discussed. “…Because if you don’t have equity in the build-out of AI in the aviation sector, especially safety, then you will have disparity, you will have unevenness, you will have different rules and you will have countries being left behind,” Ali continued. He stressed the importance of the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) and aviation organisations developing an AI strategy that is shared among all member states to identify its opportunities and possibilities. “…But importantly, to start the conversation on the regulations that will govern AI and safety in this industry,” Ali said. He revealed that Guyana is looking to utilise AI in the
future expansion and development of the country. “I say here in Guyana because we have agreed in Guyana that we are going to utilise technology, AI, digitalisation to drive the future expansion and development of our country,” Ali said. “As a matter of fact, in the coming weeks, we will be launching a new technology (Continuned on page 25)
NIS under fire over pension plight of... From page 19 decision cancelling the Tribunal’s ruling and has not paid Craig his pension. According to Ram, the only reason given by NIS is that some of Craig’s contributions were paid after he turned 60. Ram argues that the responsibility for making those payments rested with Craig’s employer and that the pensioner should not be made to bear the consequences. Craig, now 81, remains unpaid and, according to Ram, is forced to take on small manual jobs despite his age. SHARIFF ZAINUL Zainul’s case is similarly prolonged. Zainul worked and paid NIS contributions from 1969 to 2001 and turned 60 on 16th October, 2011. Ram said NIS initially recorded that
Zainul had 374 contributions, then 426 and later 453, without explaining the changes. Instead of receiving a pension, Zainul was paid two one-off grants of $9,869 and $14,549. At the centre of his case are 354 disputed contributions which, according to the evidence presented, were deducted from his wages by Toolsie Persaud Ltd. but were not remitted to NIS. Zainul produced payslips, a letter from the company’s former Personnel Officer and sworn statements from two former co-workers whom NIS itself accepted had worked at the company. NIS nevertheless rejected the evidence and relied on its own contribution records. Those records did not include
1994, despite NIS acknowledging that it had Zainul’s payslips for that year. Justice Damone Younge subsequently found the records to be wrong or incomplete. She also described NIS contribution records as having become notorious for being unreliable and raised concerns about employers’ failure to remit contributions at the expense of workers. She ordered NIS to pay Zainul’s pension from his 60th birthday. NIS appealed, and on 26th January, 2024, the Full Court overturned that decision and sent the matter back for rehearing. Fifteen years after reaching pension age, Zainul still has no pension and, according to Ram, is now bedridden.
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority... From page 21 governance level and translated into programmes across the sector. Despite the progress, he acknowledged that more tourism stakeholders will have to be brought on board. Workshops and sensitisation sessions are therefore expected to help operators better understand the certification process and how sustainable
practices can be incorporated into their businesses. This is being guided by three key considerations, quality, safety and sustainability, as Guyana seeks to provide visitors with experiences that can compete internationally while protecting the country's natural and cultural assets. “Other destinations are actually looking to diversify, especially within
the Caribbean, looking to diversify their product, moving away from the mass and the typical product,” he said. Guyana is expected to further highlight its approach to sustainable tourism during the upcoming State of the Tourism Industry Conference, where discussions will focus on the development and future of tourism across the Caribbean. (DPI)
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VAMED seeks leave to appeal full court's hospital site ruling The Guyana Paediatric and Maternal Hospital
Lawyers representing the Vienna-based healthcare infrastructure company VA M E D E n g i n e e r i n g GmbH have filed for leave to move to the Court of Appeal in the matter where the full court lifted the orders s e c u r e d b y VA M E D Engineering against government over the control of construction sites for two modern hospitals. Last week, the full court lifted preservation orders against the State in a dispute involving Vienna-based VA M E D E n g i n e e r i n g GmbH over the construction of the Georgetown Paediatric and Maternal
Hospital (GPMH) and the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus (NAHC). According to court documents seen by this newspaper, the law firm of Hughes, Fields and Stoby has filed for leave to appeal the order of the full court which lifted the preservation orders made by Justice Renita Singh on August 6, 2026.The law firm also requested that a stay of execution of the full court's order dated September 22, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the appeal. In the document, the appellants are contending
that the full court erred in law in allowing the appeal against the preservation orders (Orders 4-8) made by the Justice Renita Singh, which were made pursuant to the court's inherent jurisdiction and powers to preserve property and Section 30 of the Arbitration Act 2024.They contended that inter alia the full court erred in holding (orally) that the trial judge, having refused conservatory orders, could not then make preservation orders directing the State to take certain acts of preservation and restraining it from doing certain acts.
Family feud leaves Corentyne man dead A late-night family dispute on Monday has left a Friendship Village, Corentyne man dead following a chopping incident, with two persons now in police custody. Dead is Chittesh Sukhai, called “Rohan” and “Marsho”, a 23-year-old labourer. Police said Sukhai and a female relative were involved in an argument, after which several males reportedly arrived at the location armed with cutlasses. The incident occurred at around 11:40 p.m. Based on initial findings, Sukhai was allegedly chopped several times about his body. He fled the scene, but collapsed in a nearby yard. He was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. His body was subsequently taken to Ramoo's Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination. Police recovered two cutlasses at the scene, which are suspected to have been used during the incident. Two males were later arrested in connection with the incident. They are a 27year-old man of Friendship Village and a 23year-old man of Limlair Village, Corentyne, Berbice.Sukhai's mother told reporters on Tuesday that her son's death was senseless and undeserving, adding that he never provoked anyone or engaged in conflict. “I stand up and see them kill my son. I want justice for my son. My son don't fight with nobody. The whole village and my son is friends. My son don't trouble nobody.” She recalled a previous incident last month involving her son and his aunt, during which the aunt allegedly slapped him outside a supermarket. Sukhai reportedly responded in kind, and his mother believes some family members may have continued to hold a grudge over the incident. “I had to send him away and hide he at he friend house,” she said, explaining that she feared for his safety. According to the family, threats had been made against Sukhai's life for several weeks, and reports were made to the police. On Monday night, Sukhai was reportedly at a neighbour's house before making his way
Chittesh Sukhai, who was allegedly chopped and killed by relatives. home. “The neighbours tell him they are going to sleep. So I tell him 'come, I gon' wait for you'. He said he gon' pass through the hole at the fence.” His mother said that as she watched her son climb through the opening in their fence, she heard his aunt, who was at the house behind theirs, allegedly instructing several persons to attack him. “She tell them, 'Ayo kill ahm, me geh money, me gon' tek out ayo'. When meh turn back and watch, I see four of them deh on my son a chop him up,” the grieving mother recalled. Sukhai's sister said his friends later contacted the family and informed them that he had been badly chopped and was taken to the hospital. “He friends them call and say that he geh bad chop up, let us come at the hospital. We go at the hospital, we see him, and is like he couldn't make it. He (got) chopped up very bad. Very bad they chop him up. If they din want, they could've bruk his hand or foot and leave him,” she said. She joined her mother in calling for justice, while maintaining through tears that her brother did not deserve to die in such a manner. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
“Those preservation orders were distinct in nature and purpose from the conservatory orders that were refused; they were protective measures to preserve property pending arbitration, not injunctions against the State. The ruling clears the way for the Ministry of Health to take possession of the project sites, containers, and equipment and construction materials and proceed with the projects,” the document outlined.Last Tuesday, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, noted that the full court, Chief Justice Navindra Singh and Justice Zamilla Ally-Seepaul set aside five orders made by Justice Renita Singh on August 6, 2026. Justice Singh had ordered the Ministry of Health to preserve the GPMH and NAHC sites, as well as 52 containers and equipment at the GPMH site, and prohibited the ministry from opening or interfering with them. VAMED was similarly ordered to preserve the containers and equipment,
while its security personnel were permitted access to the GPMH site solely to secure the items. The ministry was also ordered to preserve contractors' documents, property, designs, plans and intellectual property. In its decision, the full court said the appeal concerned the validity of the five preservation orders made after the trial judge had r e f u s e d VA M E D ' s applications for conservatory and restraining orders against the Ministry of Health. In its findings, the full court had questioned whether, having refused the substantive interim relief sought by VAMED on both jurisdictional and discretionary grounds, the trial judge could nevertheless make substantially similar orders by characterising them as measures to preserve property. “For the reasons which follow, we find that the preservation orders cannot stand. They are inconsistent with the learned trial judge's findings. Their legal
foundation was inadequately established and their substantive effect was not properly considered,” the full court stated.The court held that Section 16 of the State Liability and Proceedings Act prohibits injunctions against the State in proceedings of this nature. That prohibition, it said, could not be circumvented by describing orders regulating the State's conduct as preservation orders or by relying on the civil procedure rules. The full court also found that the orders lacked the necessary statutory foundation under the Arbitration Act 2024 and conflicted with the trial judge's findings that there was no urgency and that damages would constitute an adequate remedy. The high court's refusal of VAMED's applications for conservatory and restraining orders remained in place, as does its decision to refer the underlying contractual dispute to arbitration. The full court also awarded the attorney general GY$500,000 in costs.
Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump's administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal. The high court said it will hear arguments on whether migrants must have a meaningful chance to object before being sent to countries where they have no ties. The order halts an appeals court ruling for now. Federal attorneys said the lower-court decision forced the cancellation of a deportation flight carrying about 70 people bound for three countries. The justices previously allowed the deportation flights, a core Trump administration policy, to temporarily continue when the case came before them last year. Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported some 25,000 people to more than two dozen countries, including Liberia and Guyana. The
vast majority have been sent to Mexico. Trump's Republican administration has said that it sends people with final deportation orders to third countries when they can't be returned to their homelands or their native countries won't accept them, including those who have criminal convictions. Those governments provide assurances that people won't be persecuted or tortured, federal attorneys said. But some migrants have nevertheless found themselves imprisoned in countries they'd never heard of before their arrivals. Some also face serious safety risks and are left with little choice except to return to the home countries they were fleeing. Many have no criminal convictions and have been found to be at risk of torture or persecution, attorneys for the immigrants said. The case comes amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, which has pledged to deport millions of people who are living in the United States illegally.
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Oil prices fall on signs Middle Unrest in Vigilance East crude flows recovering ...villagers set truck ablaze as cops arrest wanted A small tanker sails near an oil refinery, in the Keihin Industrial Zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, Japan March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
(Reuters) - Oil prices declined on Tuesday as investors focused on signs of recovering crude exports from the Middle East and concerns over potential supply disruptions in the region stemming from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude futures were down $1.38, or 1.3%, to $103.88 a barrel at 1:03 p.m. ET (1703 GMT). US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $2.04 or 2.16% at $90.58. Brent and WTI are headed for monthly gains of around 15% and 5.7%, respectively. Crude futures were "under pressure this morning on news that the Saudi's East/West pipeline flows have moved up. ... US/Iran negotiations are also continuing and while seemingly far apart, both are looking for an off-ramp, and as more oil flows through the Middle East, the less bargaining power Iran will have," said Dennis Kissler, senior vice president of trading at BOK Financial. Saudi Arabia resumed oil tanker loadings from its Red Sea port of Yanbu after restarting operations on the East-West Pipeline, according to trade sources and shipping data, improving the outlook for oil exports from the Middle East. Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers have also rebounded in September to 16.328 million barrels per day, the highest
since the US-Israeli war on Iran started in late February, data from Kpler showed on Monday.US President Donald Trump he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme. Diesel futures in Europe edged lower on Tuesday, while those in US traded 1% higher. The White House has urged the European Union to draw down diesel emergency inventories in a bid to lower global prices, sources said. Several European Union member countries have not released as much oil and refined products from reserves as they promised, President Donald Trump's administration said. Trump is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring prices, according to two people familiar with the discussions who noted that such a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax. The proposal emerged as a leading alternative to a diesel export ban. US crude oil and gasoline inventories were expected to have fallen last week, while distillate stockpiles were likely unchanged, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on Monday.
man’s family over missing Surinamese men Fire lit by residents in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara.
Unrest erupted in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, on Tuesday evening, days after the arrest of the wife and brother of USsanctioned Mark Cromwell, who has been named in an investigation into the disappearance of two Surinamese nationals who vanished after entering Guyana. The missing men have been identified as 28-year-old Van Dalen Lorenzo and 29-yearold Derryl Danillo. According to a missing person's report issued by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the two were last seen on August 28 exiting a white Toyota Vitz in Clarasluis (Clara Sluice), Nickerie, Suriname, before boarding a boat bound for Guyana. While initial police searches and interviews reportedly yielded no direct leads on their whereabouts, Kaieteur News received information that the men arrived safely in Guyana and entered a black stationwagon-type taxi. Further reports indicate that the men were later seen alive leaving in a white car registered to Cromwell's wife. However, the police have not publicly released evidence confirming this information. Neither Lorenzo nor Danillo has been
seen or heard from since. Tensions escalated on Tuesday when police officers attempted to execute a search warrant at Cromwell's home but were reportedly prevented from doing so by persons at the scene. Angry residents subsequently blocked roads with burning debris, while a truck was reportedly set on fire. When law enforcement officers attempted to extinguish the fires, which threatened nearby Guyana Power and Light (GPL) utility poles, they were met with hostile reactions from persons gathered at the scene.Residents reportedly extinguished some of the fires before relighting others at different locations. Up to press time, three separate fires had been lit, while local men were seen using buckets of water in an effort to douse the flames. Despite the unrest, the GPF did not issue a formal statement on the developments up to press time. The police continue to urge anyone with information that could assist in locating Lorenzo and Danillo to contact 911, 2271611, 268-2328, 268-2329, 226-3411, 2258196, 227-1159, or the nearest police station.
Walton calls for full probe into Karimbaksh's sexual assault allegations ...says unanswered police abuse complaints raise questions over accountability Forward Guyana Movement Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton is demanding a full and independent investigation into allegations of sexual assault and abuse of authority involving Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh, amid renewed scrutiny of earlier complaints against the senior police officer. In a statement issued yesterday, Walton-Desir said a female police inspector has publicly alleged that Karimbaksh sexually assaulted her on two occasions and threatened to shoot her. The allegations have not been tested in court and no finding of criminal liability has been made against Karimbaksh in relation to the latest claims. Walton said the inspector told Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond about the allegations on September 20, giving the Minister direct knowledge of the matter. The MP is now calling for the allegations to be investigated “fully and without interference”, arguing that the process must follow the evidence and, where warranted, result in criminal charges.
The latest controversy comes against the backdrop of allegations dating back several years concerning Karimbaksh and female police trainees. Walton said that in March 2020, then Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean submitted a report to the Police Service Commission concerning complaints by two female trainees at the Felix Austin Police College against Karimbaksh, who was then Deputy Force Training Officer. According to Walton, the report found that nothing presented had disproved or discredited the allegations and that there was sufficient prima facie evidence to support a criminal charge of sexual harassment under the Prevention of Discrimination Act. Previous reporting has also documented allegations against Karimbaksh. In 2021, then Police Service Commission member Clinton Conway publicly stated that an investigation by McBean had resulted in a recommendation for disciplinary action against Karimbaksh over complaints by female recruits. Conway also
alleged that a separate investigation had involved 11 female trainees. Those claims were disputed and were not findings of a court. Karimbaksh was subsequently appointed a Deputy Commissioner of Police. He was among senior police officials sworn into the rank in December 2024 and has served as head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Walton also linked the latest allegations to a separate investigation ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs earlier this year into alleged sexual exploitation, abuse of authority and misconduct at the Guyana Police Force Academy. On January 20, the Ministry announced that the Criminal Investigation Department and the Office of Professional Responsibility had been instructed to conduct full investigations into the allegations. The Ministry said anyone found to have engaged in wrongdoing, regardless of rank or position, would be held accountable, while stressing the need for due process and investigations free from
interference. Walton said she subsequently raised the matter in the National Assembly during consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates for the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 13. According to the MP, after Minister Walrond assured her that she was certain the investigation had commenced, she sought to ask when it would be completed. Walton-Desir said Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir disallowed the follow-up question. She described the incident as part of a wider failure of institutions to provide accountability for allegations of sexual abuse within the Police Force. “This is precisely how this conduct survives in Guyana,” Walton said, arguing that the allegations are being “shielded at every level”. She said the latest allegations must not be treated differently because of the rank of the person involved. “Every Guyanese has the right to go to work, earn a living and return home with their dignity
Member of Parliament, Amanza Walton intact,” Walton said, adding that no woman should have to choose between her safety and her job. The MP stressed that the allegations against Karimbaksh must be treated as allegations until properly investigated. “The investigation into Fizal Karimbaksh must go wherever the evidence leads,” she said. “If the evidence permits, he must be charged.” The Ministry of Home Affairs had not, in the material reviewed for this report, publicly announced the outcome of the January investigation into the Police Academy allegations.
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Canadian firm processing GGMC data for Reg. 1 gold project …still awaiting Toronto Stock Exchange acceptance for two other Guyana gold projects As Canadian firm XAU Resources Inc. awaits acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for two transactions in relation to two gold projects in Guyana, the company is in the process of interpreting data acquired from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) for its Noseno Gold Project in Region One (Barima-Waini). In a corporate update this week, XAU disclosed that it moved to a new office in Georgetown, Guyana to support its exploration activities in the country. At the Noseno Project, the company said it is processing and interpreting approximately 5,257 linekilometres of airborne magnetic and radiometric survey data acquired from GGMC and it intends to use the results to identify and prioritise targets for a planned exploration programme. The Noseno Property is located in northwestern Guyana, within one of the country’s most prospective greenstone belts, and comprises 37 licences covering 37,623 acres, (or 152 square kilometres). Meanwhile, XAU is still awaiting acceptance from the TSXV for the transactions involving the Matthews Ridge Gold Project and the Quartzstone Gold Project. In August, the company had announced that has entered into an option agreement with Russian company Consolidated Northwest Resources Incorporated (CNRI) to acquire 100% interest in the
Location of Matthews Ridge Property. The map also shows the location of XAU’s Noseno gold project. Matthews Ridge Gold Project. The Matthews Ridge Property comprises 15 medium-scale mining permits covering approximately over 15,000 acres (or 60.97 square kilometres) and is located approximately 3km south of the town of Matthews Ridge and located approximately
32 km north of the Noseno Project. However, in its recent update XAU stated the option agreement remains subject to TSXV acceptance. Chief Executive Officer of XAU Gary Bay had disclosed that the Matthews Ridge project represents another step in XAU’s
strategy to expand and strengthen its gold exploration land position in Guyana. Moreover, the company is also awaiting TSXV acceptance and shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition of Barbadosincorporated QS Holdings Inc., the parent company of
local company Qstone Inc., which controls the Quartzstone project. The Quartzstone gold project covers 296 square kilometres of contiguous mining lands in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Notably, while XAU is in the process of acquiring QS Holding, another Canadian
company Fortuna Mining Corp. under an earn-ing agreement is advancing the Quartzstone Gold Project. According to XAU, Fortuna is carrying out a 2026 work programme on the project valued at approximately US$5.6 million, including an initial 5,000-metre diamond drilling programme.
Guyana among 17 countries pitching US$65B in transport projects Guyana is among 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries showcasing more than 110 transportation investment projects valued at over US$65 billion as the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) Group seeks to accelerate infrastructure development across the region. The projects were presented at the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami, bringing together government representatives and private-sector leaders to mobilise financing and improve the scale, quality and delivery of major transportation projects. Guyana’s participation places the country alongside Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Suriname in discussions aimed at attracting investment into the region’s transport infrastructure. According to a press release from the IDB, the forum comes as Latin America and the Caribbean faces a massive infrastructure deficit. The IDB estimates that the region
...as IDB targets infrastructure gap needs to invest about 3.5 per cent of its gross domestic product annually through 2030—more than US$1.6 trillion—to close the gap. More than US$630 billion of that requirement is expected to be needed for transportation. For Guyana, the push comes amid an unprecedented expansion of infrastructure spending, with major investments in roads, bridges, highways, drainage and connectivity being undertaken as the country seeks to transform its transportation network. The IDB said the region also faces significant inefficiencies in the way infrastructure investments are planned and executed, estimating that one out of every two dollars allocated to infrastructure is lost through inefficiencies. IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn said investment performance could be improved substantially without increasing public spending.
“We can improve the performance of infrastructure investments by up to 35% without increasing public spending,” Goldfajn said. “The goal is more and better infrastructure, and greater impact for people.” The forum also featured an extensive round of meetings between governments and private companies, aimed at connecting projects with potential investors and service providers. The IDB used the forum to launch Transport Delivers, a regional platform designed to improve the quality, transparency and competitiveness of transportation infrastructure investment. The platform will support reforms under the IDB’s Procure+ initiative, focusing on project planning, bidding and contracting. According to the IDB, greater competition in procurement can produce significant savings. Each additional bidder is associated with
average price reductions of between 2 per cent and 8 per cent, while considering quality alongside price can reduce the total cost of infrastructure assets over their useful lives by between 5 per cent and 20 per cent. Transport Delivers has already secured US$2.5 million in contributions from Spain and Japan and is seeking a further US$10 million from donors over the next five years. The initiative aims to improve the conditions for approximately US$20 billion in transportation investments across the region. The IDB said the projects being advanced through the forum are intended to strengthen connectivity, competitiveness and regional integration, while encouraging greater private-sector participation. For Guyana, where billions of dollars in infrastructure projects are being rolled out against the backdrop of rapid economic growth, the emphasis on competitive procurement, project planning and value for money could have significant implications for how future transport investments are financed and delivered.
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Pres. Ali seeks global partner to make Guyana... From page 22 in our security infrastructure and architecture that will look at our aerial assets, our EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), and this by itself requires a set of safety rules that we must now implement,” he added. The President then reiterated his call for AI to be given greater attention at the forum. “So I believe that I would want to make that honest suggestion that we really bring AI as a key component for discussion and, if I may further suggest, that you set up a subcommittee or you set up an expert group to look at this with urgency,” Ali said. Meanwhile, Director of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), retired Lieutenant Colonel Egbert Field, said Guyana depends on aviation to support its economy, particularly in the mining and agriculture
Pres. Ali During his address at the Third Global RSOO and RAIO Forum For Aviation Safety.
sectors. He noted that the country does not have extensive road networks reaching many of these areas, which are l o c a t e d i n G u y a n a ’s hinterland regions.
Field also said Guyana has seen growth in its aviation sector in recent times and stressed that the country is equally “committed to aviation safety as the growth.”
Wednesday September 30, 2026 LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19 Romance and creativity are You might find yourself the driving forces in your life reeling from shock when an today, Aries. You might find that old friend suddenly seems to feelings for a special person show romantic interest in you.
provide lots of inspiration for creative projects.
TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You tend to be down to Earth and practical, Taurus, but now you feel like indulging in s o m e flights of fancy. Romance or fantasy novels could be especially appealing right now.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20) An affectionate letter, phone call, or email could come to you from an old friend, Gemini, expressing gratitude for past favors.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Today you may be asked to speak to a gathering or lead a discussion group, Scorpio. You tend to be shy, but today you'll be all for it and enjoy being in the limelight, albeit temporarily. . SAGIT (Nov. 22–Dec. 21) Romance continues to soar today, Sagittarius. You should feel especially sexy. You're likely to attract admiring glances from those around you, including strangers.
CANCER (June 21–July 22) Have you been thinking about changing careers, Cancer? You might hear of some opportunities today, possibly through a colleague. This could be the right time to make a change. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) You may feel especially warm and loving, Leo, and romance could be on your mind. Time spent with a love partner from another state or country might seem especially appealing.
CAPRI (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) You could feel like a millionaire today, Capricorn. Money matters seem to surpass your expectations. You might want to spend time fixing up your home or perhaps shopping for yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Someone you've never met before who you find exceedingly attractive could pass you today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)
Erotic dreams could wake you up in a strange mood, Virgo. You could long for a romantic encounter, but the impact is likely to be stronger than that. These intense dreams might stimulate your creative juices. If you aren't currently working on a project, ideas could flood your imagination.
PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) Career and money matters continue to go well for you, Pisces, and probably romance, too. Your life may be the envy of others, but you probably feel there's still something missing. This is a good day to explore metaphysical andspiritual studies.
“Guyana achieved a 63.41 percent in 2024 at the ICAO audit and 80.12 percent ICAO security audits, surpassing ICAO’s 2030 navigational or aspirational goals,” he said,
as he emphasised that safety remains the country’s top priority in the sector. Also addressing the forum was Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar.
He said, “Aviation safety is not something to compromise,” noting that when something goes wrong, tough questions are asked and it is difficult to be the bearer of tragic news to victims and their families. “We have to protect against it, work together and advise each other, learn from ICAO what are the standards required and implement them,” the Minister said. Other speakers included Secretary General of ICAO, Juan Carlos Salazar; Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Lorena Solórzano-Salazar; William Ashby, Divisional Chief of the Economic Infrastructure Division of the Caribbean Development Bank; European Ambassador to Guyana, Suriname and CARICOM, Luca Pierantoni; and Michelle Murkle, Director of the Air Navigation Bureau of ICAO. The Third Global RSOO and RAIO Forum for Av i a t i o n S a f e t y w a s organised by ICAO and EASA and hosted by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority in Georgetown. The current iteration expands the scope of the forum to explicitly include Regional Accident Investigation Organisations (RAIOs) and cross-sector industry partnerships. The International Civil Av i a t i o n O rg a n i z a t i o n (ICAO) is a United Nations agency that helps 193 countries cooperate and share their skies for their mutual benefit, while EASA is the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Man City guilty of 'sham'... From page 28 necessary proactive, in any and all appropriate regulatory and legal forums. "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements uncompleted. Manchester City FC will now pursue the appeal avenues open to it, on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe. "The Club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence. "The Club is obviously restricted in what it can say further until all future proceedings are complete.”
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Mathieu van der Poel rides 13-speed Dura Ace prototype at UCI World Championships Cycling - The rollout of the long-awaited next-generation Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset appears to be gathering momentum, with Mathieu van der Poel using the unreleased c o m p o n e n t s a t t h e Wo r l d Championships road race in Montréal on Sunday. The Dutchman had been spotted riding it during the course
previously spotted at the Vuelta a España, and at the Tour de Luxembourg, where Van der Poel escaped on a 174 km solo to win stage 5.Uncertainty remains over whether Shimano riders are running full production-ready groupsets or if there are still tweaks to be made before the commercial product is released. Van De Poel has been riding the
Mathieu van der Poel at the start of the men's elite race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships. (Getty Images)
Mathieu van der Poel rides the new bike with its telltale handles. (Getty Images)
reconnaissance on Wednesday as well, and must have deemed it race-worthy on a course that has seen a lot of dropped chains and mechanicals over the past week. The tell-tale features of the new groupset are the protruding shift buttons on the inside of the hoods, and, if you're able to get close enough to count the rings of the cassette, the 13-speed drivetrain. The prototype groupset was
Dura-Ace R9370 carbon spoked wheels for well over a year, and a leaked DT Swiss specification sheet back in August confirmed that the new groupset will use a new freehub body standard to accommodate a smaller 13th cog. The big question still remains: will the new groupset be fully wireless? Riders spotted on the new R9300 are all clearly running the new shifters, with their renewed
ergonomics and satellite shifting buttons. But the rear derailleur has a visible wire, which appears to be a refined R9200 design rather than a road adaptation of the brand's fully wireless GRX gravel groupsets.Many unknowns remain about the new R9300 Dura-Ace groupset, and both Shimano and its sponsored teams remain tightlipped. However, its appearance at a race as high-profile as the UCI
World Championships suggests that whatever parts are in use are unlikely to be mere prototypes. Riders of Van De Poel's calibre, who have a legitimate shot at the rainbow bands, wouldn't be taking the risk of using unproven components. The Dutchman was already burned by prototype tech early in the season at ParisRoubaix, when he punctured twice on the Arenberg and was left
unable to ride teammate Jasper Philipsen's bike due to incompatibility with the new Shimano SPD-SLR cleats. Dura Ace has traditionally launched in the summer, aligning with the season's biggest race, the Tour de France. With Il Lombardia on October 10, the only elite men's race left this season, a full commercial release now looks unlikely until early 2027.
Broncos deny Rams and Seahawks lose - five things from NFL week three BBC Sport - The NFL produced another thrilling day of action on Sunday with a shock for the defending champions as five teams maintained their unbeaten record this season. There were several nail-biting finishes as 12 of the 14 games were decided by eight points or fewer, tying the NFL record for the most one-score games in a day. One of those took place in Brazil, where the NFL staged the second of a record nine international games to be played this season.But they saved the best for last as the two teams that went within one win of last season's Super Bowl traded blows in a gripping primetime clash. Hufanga the hero for Denver The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams remain potential Super Bowl contenders after losing last season's Conference Championship games.Both teams had an underwhelming season opener before bouncing back last week, and Sunday's game in
Denver gave them an opportunity to show their title credentials. The Rams dominated the first half and led 16-0 at the interval, but the Broncos regrouped to draw level in the third quarter. That set up a fascinating finish, with three lead changes in the final five minutes, beginning with an interception by Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga which he ran back for a 66-yard touchdown. In just over a minute, last season's Most Valuable Player Matt Stafford led the Rams down the field, culminating in a 48-yard touchdown for receiver Konata Mumpfield to regain the lead. The Broncos replied with quarterback Bo Nix reaching into the endzone after another long drive to put the hosts back in front. That left Stafford 47 seconds to get into a game-winning position and he did just that. With two seconds left, he had a shot at the endzone from 19 yards, but Hufanga intercepted for a second time to clinch a 30-26 Broncos win.
The Washington Commanders have a 1-2 record, while the Baltimore Ravens are 2-1. (Getty Images) Commanders shock defending champs The Washington Commanders' hopes of getting back in the playoffs were dealt a huge blow last week as quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow. But Daniels could be back inside three weeks and, although the Commanders hosted defending champions the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, they led 24-10 after experienced back-up Marcus Mariota threw his third touchdown pass.The Seahawks drew level in the fourth quarter, but Sam
Darnold, who returned from a game out for Seattle, then threw his second interception, and it was returned by linebacker Kain Medrano for a 50-yard score. That proved enough for Washington to clinch a 33-31 win and halt a 12-game win streak by Seattle, which included last season's Super Bowl run. Rio treated to thrilling first game After playing in Sao Paulo the past two seasons, the NFL returned to Brazil for its first game in Rio de Janeiro.
There had been concerns about the condition of the field at the iconic Maracana stadium, but there were no issues.The NFL picked a mouth-watering match-up for Rio and it delivered, with the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys producing a thriller. Tw o D e r r i c k H e n r y touchdowns helped the Ravens into a 24-13 lead in the third quarter before Dallas, playing only their second international game, fought back.The lead changed hands twice in the fourth quarter and the game looked set for overtime when a Cowboys field goal levelled the score with seven seconds left. But Lamar Jackson then completed a 27-yard pass down the middle to get the Ravens within field-goal range and Tyler Loop made a 56-yard kick as time expired to win the game 34-31. Unbeaten Raiders match 2025 win total Three of the teams who remain unbeaten are regular play-off contenders. The Buffalo Bills came from 10-0 down to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16, with quarterback Josh Allen barging over for two touchdowns.
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Super Saturday set for Lusignan before Sunday's Enmore showdown
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he stage is set for a blockbuster Super Saturday at the Lusignan Ground on October 3 as eight teams locked in their spots for the quarterfinals of the Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zone in the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. With three regional champions already awaiting in the national phase, local heavyweights fought through a heated Round of 16 across the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Lusignan Community Centre grounds to keep their campaign alive for a place in Sunday's zonal finals at Enmore, all eyeing the ultimate $2 million national purse on offer at the Anna Regina National Stadium on October 11. At DCC, rapid run chases dominated the day's play. Titans Rams routed Phantom XI by nine wickets after bowling them out for a paltry 40 in 10 overs, thanks to clinical spells from Shacin Singh (2 for 2), Derwin
Christian (2 for 5), and Clinton Pestano (2 for 8). Pernell London made short work of the target, blasting an unbeaten 31 to seal victory in just 2.5 overs. Pure Entertainment produced a similarly ruthless display, flattening Intruders by nine w i c k e t s . M a r k Cumberbatch's 4 for 20 and Travis Johnson's 3 for 11 skittled Intruders for 63 in 10 overs, before Raphel Frank unleashed a whirlwind 44 to carry Pure Entertainment home in 3.4 overs. SVC/AJM CC also cruised into the last eight with a dominant nine-wicket win in 4.2 overs, overhauling their 101-run target on the back of a rapid unbeaten 51 from Jonte Thomas and a brisk 30 not out from Quentin Sampson. Meanwhile, Diamond Gunners pulled off an explosive chase against FC ER Gladiators. Chasing Gladiators' 96 for 8—built around Jaffar Ali's 27 and Alvin Mohabir's
Ferhat Gundogdu and six others have been detained. (TFF)
Turkish referees' chief arrested in corruption investigation BBC Sport - The head of the Turkish referees' body has been arrested as part of a police investigation into corruption. Turkish justice minister Akin Gurlek said the investigation focused on "claims regarding interference in the formation of referee classifications, assignments, scoring and appointment processes, as well as rule examinations". Ferhat Gundogdu, the president of the refereeing body, his vice-president and another five people are those arrested. Gurlek said police also searched homes, workplaces and offices. "We will resolutely continue our fight for clean football so that allegations damaging trust in Turkish football are brought to light, those responsible are held accountable before the law, and football is associated with the effort, competition and sportsmanship on the pitch," Gurlek said. In November 2025 the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found hundreds of professional match officials in the country had betting accounts. Some 29 people were arrested in the sprawling scandal, including 14 footballers. However, Gurlek did not make any link between last year's betting scandal and the current investigation.
25—Diamond Gunners charged to 102 for 2 in six overs behind firepower from Josiah Lim (36), Ricardo David (34), and Seon Allen (20*). Over at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground, the action was headlined by an extraordinary recordchase from Avinash AllStars. S t r i p l i n g Wa r r i o r s appeared to be in total control after posting 124 without loss, driven by undefeated half-centuries from Brandon Jaikaran (61*) and Navindra Persaud (51*). However, Avinash AllStars launched an astonishing counter-attack, surging to 128 for 1 in eight overs courtesy of a blistering 62-run knock at the top, supported by Kadeem Alleyne (36) and Kevin Wickham (28*), to pull off a sensational nine-wicket win.
The stage is set for a blockbuster Super Saturday at the Lusignan Ground on October 3 as eight teams locked in their spots for the quarter-finals of the Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zone in the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.
Team Corruption proved t o o s t r o n g f o r Te a m Upsetterz, overhauling a target of 106 in 8.2 overs to secure an eight-wicket win. Dejourn Charles anchored the chase with an unbeaten 59 alongside Treatlon Liverpool's 32, after West Indies international Kevin Sinclair had earlier taken 2 for 25 to restrict Upsetterz to 105 for 6. Housing Warriors were the only side at Lusignan to successfully defend a total,
posting 122 for 4 on the back of Sachin Singh's unbeaten 55 and Hiradeo Jailall's 39, before limiting Dream 11 All-Stars to 77 for 7 to complete a 45-run victory. Better Hope claimed the final quarter-final berth by navigating a tricky lowerscoring chase against VP XI, knocking off the required 72 runs in eight overs with four wickets in hand, led by Azad Mohamed's 30. The quarter-final schedule at Lusignan on
Saturday, October 3 begins at 09:30h with Titans Rams t a k i n g o n P u r e Entertainment, before Diamond Gunners square off against SVC/AJM CC at 11:30h. The afternoon doubleh e a d e r w i l l s e e Te a m Corruption battle Better Hope at 13:30h, followed by Avinash All-Stars clashing with Housing Warriors at 15:30h for the right to advance to the zone finals at Enmore on October 4.
Umami $1 Million Cash Golf Challenge returns this weekend at Westside Golf Course The excitement returns to Westside Golf Course this weekend as the Umami $1,000,000 Cash Golf Challenge gives golfers another opportunity to take aim at the coveted milliondollar hole-in-one prize. The challenge is expected to be one of several attractions drawing golfers, families and first-time players to Westside Golf Course, which is rapidly developing into a community entertainment and recreation centre for Region Three, offering a growing variety of familyfriendly activities, golf competitions and fun tournaments designed to appeal to players of all ages and skill levels. Westside Golf Course has also been expanding its role beyond traditional golf. Recently, TelcoSigns and Advertising partnered in hosting a successful Under the Stars Drive-In Movie Night, which attracted hundreds of guests for a free night of family entertainment. A major part of We s t s i d e ' s m i s s i o n i s making golf more accessible to Guyanese families, particularly those who may
The $1M Umami Open Golf Challenge returns to the West Side golf course this weekend. never have had an opportunity to try the sport. Families, children, young people and adults of all ages can experience golf at Westside in a relaxed and welcoming environment before progressing to larger and more traditional golf courses according to GGA president Aleem Hussain. Through easy-to-follow coaching instruction, a free initial lesson and equipment provided for beginners, Westside is helping remove some of the traditional barriers that have prevented people from taking up golf. Speaking briefly with Kaieteur Sports, Hussain
who is also the Westside Golf Course' developer, said the overall vision is to create an environment where anyone can walk onto the facility, pick up a golf club and discover the game. “We want people to understand that golf is not just for experienced players or people who belong to private clubs." The former Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) president believed that a family-first approach to golf is usually the best stepping-stone towards potential golfers unlocking additional skills needed to become a pro. " At the GGA Westside
Golf Course, families can come out, have fun, learn the basics and develop their skills in a comfortable environment, while building a family-like camaraderie within the fraternity of Golf," something Hussain said usually lasts a golfer's lifetime. Wi t h i t s b e g i n n e rfriendly approach, accessible facilities and expanding calendar of activities, Westside Golf Course is helping change the way Guyanese experience golf — making the sport more accessible, more enjoyable and more inclusive for everyone.
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Shoaib Akhtar in PCB: Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board set to offer key role to legendary fast bowler Cricket News - PTI have reported that legendary former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is all set to shoulder key responsibility in the Pakistan Cricket Board after holding a meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad recently. The report claims that the PCB are set to bring in wholesale changes in the overall Pakistan cricket system after the disastrous Test tour of England, where they conceded a whitewash. A source told PTI: "Few weeks back when Shoaib's elder brother passed away Mohsin Naqvi had interacted with him closely and was there for him. This gesture impressed Shoaib a lot who has been a vocal critic of the PCB and Pakistan cricket in the past in his media appearances." The source further added that Naqvi shared his plans with Akhtar and even invited the 51-year-old to visit the National Cricket Academy and training camps. "Shoaib is in line to get a major
posting but obviously when he met with the Chairman he had his own set of ideas and conditions through which he believes Pakistan cricket can be taken forward," the source added. Major changes in the Pakistan men's and women's national teams Other than including Akhtar in the PCB, the board are also planning to approach foreign coaches
aftermath of the England tour, bowling Umar Gul was removed from his position, which had invited mixed reactions from experts. The source further told PTI, "The board is working on some plans for the future and there will be some changes in the cricket think tank soon because the Chairman has made it clear that he expects better results from the national men's,
Shoaib Akhtar
and consultants for the men's cricket team following the departures of senior team fielding coach and batting coach, Shane McDermott and Ashley Noffke. In the immediate
women's, shaheen's and junior teams." PCB set to approach former Australia and New Zealand stars for key coaching roles Geo News reported on
Mohsin Naqvi Pakistan PCB chairman. Monday that the PCB is reportedly preparing to reach out to Shaun Tait and Martin Guptill, hoping to fill key positions in the national setup. P a k i s t a n ' s underwhelming tour of England set off a major shake-up as the board changed plenty within the squad and the support staff.
Mike Hesson took over from Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Umar Gul was let go as bowling coach. The PCB had earlier appointed Tait as fastbowling coach of the men's national team in February 2022 for 12 months, as ESPNcricinfo reported at the time, ahead of Australia's tour of Pakistan. He was
chosen after a recruitment process; the only coaching appointment made that way at the time. Later, it was reported that there was uncertainty about whether it was a rolling contract. The Australian was understood to be keen on an extension, but the deal was not renewed and he left in early 2023.
Man City guilty of 'sham' Dharry accepts Lorusso challenge, contracts and misleading accounts
eyes IBO title defence in Guyana By Rawle Toney Six months after etching his name into Guyana's boxing history, Elton Dharry is ready to embark on another chapter of his career, and he has already accepted a challenge from Italy's Alessio Lorusso for his International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Super Bantamweight world title. Dharry captured the vacant IBO Super Bantamweight crown on April 25 this year, producing a dominant performance against Tanzania's Salim Kassim at the Pegasus Corporate Suites, now Atlantic Suites, to become the first Guyanese male boxer to fight for and win a world title on home soil. Now, with his name firmly established among Guyana's world champions, the 40year-old Dharry is looking to defend the belt and continue building his legacy in the 122-pound division. “I want to defend my title,” Dharry told Kaieteur News, adding that he hopes his first defence can take place in Guyana. According to Dharry, he has accepted a challenge from 30-year-old Lorusso, who currently holds the IBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title. The IBO rankings list Lorusso as Dharry's immediate contender, setting up a potential clash between the reigning world champion and the Italian challenger. Lorusso has compiled a professional record of 33 wins, including 10 by knockout, five losses and two draws from 40 bouts. However, while the two camps have
begun discussions, Dharry said no date has yet been finalised. For Dharry, the potential bout represents more than simply another title defence. With his career entering its latter stages, the veteran boxer is determined to use the time he has left to test himself against the best available opposition and further cement his standing in the division. The Guyanese, who owns a professional record of 31 wins, six losses and one draw, said he has never subscribed to avoiding difficult opponents, a philosophy he intends to maintain as champion. “I don't believe in ducking a fighter, because I remember my days of even being in other fighter's emails and DM's asking for a fight, so for me, he wants to fight, and we work out the terms, and we make it happen. Hopefully I can make that fight happen in Guyana, soon,” a typically candid Dharry said. Dharry's journey to the IBO world title was built over years of persistence, including periods when opportunities at the highest level were difficult to secure. Having finally achieved his long-held ambition of becoming a world champion, he is now focused on what comes next. At 40, Dharry acknowledges that his time in the ring is limited, but rather than looking beyond boxing, he remains intent on making the most of his championship reign. His immediate objective is a successful first defence. Beyond that, Dharry wants to establish himself among the leading fighters in the world at Super Bantamweight before eventually walking away from the sport.
B B C S p o r t Manchester City arranged "sham contracts" with a number of its commercial partners as part of a scheme to disguise secret funding of more than £830m, the Premier League says. The League confirmed that City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. An independent commission found that, during that time period, the club arranged the "sham contracts" as well as "relying on sham agreements to artificially inflate the club's revenues and reduce its costs". The club continues to deny any wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal. News broke last week that City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, but on Tuesday the Premier League published a redacted version of the commission's report. The commission's report said the charges "concerned well over 100 alleged
individual breaches of Premier League Rules across four broad charge categories". It also found the club guilty of all charges except one relating to noncooperation with the Premier League investigation and said that "a number of important Club witnesses gave false evidence in key respects and that some knowingly gave untrue and dishonest evidence". The sham commercial deals were described as being part of a "disguised funding scheme" to the scale of £830.69m. City recorded £360m in sponsor fees in the three seasons they won the Premier League - 2011-12, 2013-14, and 2017-18. Only £43m of it was legitimate the rest came from their owners and was disguised. "The relevant sponsorship agreements were found to be shams, or at minimum did not reflect their economic substance," the commission said. It also describes "deliberate or reckless conduct intended to circumvent the Premier League rules" and that the
"sham" scheme devised by City allowed the club "to avoid recording what would otherwise have been the largest single-season loss in Premier League history in 2009-10". The commission highlighted the scale of evidence it had to consider by pointing out that the index alone ran to more than 750 pages, while the core bundle of documents "ran to many tens of thousands of pages". City are owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group, who took over the club in 2008 and are referred to as " A D U G " i n t h e commission's report. What have Manchester City said? In its own statement, the club said: "Manchester City FC is both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission, that has been published today. "The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case. The Club will therefore be relentless, and where (Continued on page 25)
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Promotech, Genuine Auto Spares and Tools Back NTFGL Tour #3 as Downes Claims Round 2 Honours
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he lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club provided the perfect setting on Sunday, September 27, as the National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) continued Tour #3 with an exciting Round 2, sponsored by Promotech and Genuine Auto Spares and Tools. Under bright sunshine and ideal playing conditions, golfers took to the course eager to test their skills, sharpen their games and build momentum as the tournament progresses. The course was in excellent condition, providing a
challenging yet enjoyable test for the players, with the dedicated ground crew, led by Brian Hackett, receiving special thanks for their continued work in maintaining the playing surface. The competition produced some impressive scores, with newcomer Oliver Downes emerging as the day's top performer. Downes carded a net 71, including a net 32 on the back nine, to claim top honours and collect 10 valuable points. Another new member, George
Keshav Maharaj in action. (Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith)
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) - South Africa feel it is important to set some markers against Australia in their one-day international series, even though the World Cup is still one year away, key spinner Keshav Maharaj said on Tuesday. South Africa are 2-0 up in the three-match ODI series which concludes in Potchefstroom on Wednesday after beating the World Cup holders fairly convincingly in Durban and Johannesburg. “You want to try and be as clinical as possible in a series of this magnitude,” Maharaj told a press conference. “They are the world champions, so it's always nice to build confidence. It is still just over 12 months away from the World Cup, but it's a wonderful stepping stone and foundation to build on. “It shows character and also shows champion mentality to try and win the series, but it's about the process that we're focusing on behind everything and letting it play out that way and doing the basics really well,” he said. South Africa co-host next year's World
Bulkan, finished with a net 72 but endured two tiebreakers during the day. He first lost the front-nine tiebreaker to Joseph Szeplaki, who secured two points with a net 35. Bulkan later faced another tiebreaker for second place after matching Mike Mangal's net 72. Mangal prevailed to claim second place and five points, while Bulkan settled for third and three points. The battle for fourth and fifth was equally competitive, with Patrick Prashad and Ian Gouveia both posting net 74. Prashad's net 35 on the back nine secured the
South Africa look to gather momentum in ODI series with World Cup looming Cup with neighbours Namibia and Zimbabwe. Maharaj, along with fellow spinner Bjorn Fortuin and part-timer Markram, proved the catalyst for South African success in the first two ODIs, pegging back the Australian batsmen, and Maharaj's performance suggests he could be crucial in the three-test series that starts at his home ground in Durban on October 9. “I went back to the drawing board after last season's India tour (South Africa won 20). Obviously conditions were slightly different, but I just want to keep evolving from that aspect. And I feel like the best in the world always keep trying to evolve and I said, 'why can't I be that person and try evolve in a different aspect of the game?' “I worked on a couple of things and put a little bit more emphasis on the analysis work. I've always been someone who has been a scholar of the game and looks at the analysis in depth, but just probably looking at it from a different angle in different direction and still not losing that feel of the game,” Maharaj said.
tiebreaker and earned him two points, while Gouveia collected one point. With 10 players already earning points in the third round, the standings are beginning to take shape. Downes leads with 10 points, followed by Chet Bowling and Mangal on eight each, while Videsh Persaud has five. The excitement continues on Sunday, October 4, when golfers return to the lush fairways for the next round, with players expected to step up their practice and competition as Tour #3 intensifies.
Newcomer Oliver Downes is the latest winner in the Promotech, Genuine Auto Spares and Tools NTFGL Tour #3 Golf Tournament.
Guyana's Cricket Receives Major Boost with Lahore Qalandars Collaboration
Owner and Team Director of the Lahore Qalandars, Mr. Sameen Rana and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Charles Ramson, M.P. sign the agreement while Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Steven Jacobs, M.P. looks on. Guyana's cricket is set to receive a major boost with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lahore Qalandars of the Pakistan Super League. The Lahore Qalandars is the most successful team in PSL winning three PSL Championships (2022, 2023, and 2025). The MOU, signed by the Owner and Team Director of the Lahore Qalandars, Mr. Sameen Rana, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Charles Ramson, M.P., and Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Steven Jacobs, M.P., establishes a framework for cooperation in high-performance cricket, athlete and coach development, technical exchange, and international collaboration. Under the framework, the Guyana Cricket Board will serve as the Ministry's principal technical partner, providing technical expertise and support in the development and implementation of cricketrelated programmes and initiatives. The collaboration will provide opportunities for player and coach
exchanges, high-performance training, coaching education, talent identification, and the sharing of technical knowledge and expertise. It also provides for the potential establishment of joint cricket camps, coaching clinics, youth development programmes, women's cricket initiatives, and other activities aimed at strengthening cricket at all levels. A key focus of the partnership will be the exchange of technical expertise and international best practices. This will strengthen Guyana's capacity to develop and sustain high-performance cricket pathways, while providing athletes and coaches with greater exposure to international standards, methodologies, and practice. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport continues to pursue strategic international partnerships that advance talent development for Guyanese athletes and coaches, strengthen the country's sporting systems, and contribute to the continued growth and international competitiveness of Guyana's sport.
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Over 300 Guyanese Students record 98% Grade One Pass Rate as part of CSEC Physical Education Golf elective Golf continues to make significant strides in Guyana's education system, with 302 Guyanese secondary school students choosing Golf as their Physical Education elective at the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. The students produced an outstanding 98% Grade One pass rate, continuing a remarkable trend of academic success since Golf was introduced as a CSEC Physical Education elective in 2022. Anna Regina Secondary School emerged as the school with the largest number of students electing to pursue Golf, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport outside of Georgetown
Over 300 students teed off for top marks as part of this year's CSEC PE Golf elective.
and demonstrating the expanding national reach of the school golf programme. GGA President Aleem Hussain said the 2026 results
demonstrate what can happen when students are given access to quality coaching, facilities and a structured pathway to learn
the game, “We are extremely proud of these 302 students and the 98% Grade One success rate. It is evidence that our young people are embracing golf, developing discipline and confidence, and recognizing that golf can be part of their educational and professional future.” He added, " GGA's vision has always been to take golf beyond its traditional boundaries. When we started developing school golf, we wanted to change the perception that
golf was a sport only for a particular group of people. Today, we are seeing students from communities across Guyana choosing golf and succeeding at it. We want to see the day when every Guyanese has the opportunity to experience golf. The CSEC programme is helping us move closer to that goal.” At the centre of Guyana's golf development programme is the collaboration between the Guyana Golf Association,
Nexgen Golf Academy and Westside Golf Course, which has helped create a pathway from the classroom to the golf course. Westside Golf Course is the only training and competition venue for young golfers, providing students with access to a modern golf facility where they can develop their skills in a practical environment. Nexgen Golf Academy has also played a central role in introducing young people to golf through coaching, school programmes, competitions and structured player development. The programme has expanded significantly since its early beginnings, with golf being introduced to thousands of students across Guyana and teachers receiving training to help deliver golf within the school environment. From students picking up a golf club for the first time to young players competing at national junior tournaments, the programme is creating opportunities for persons who may never previously have considered golf.
Justin Greaves celebrates his maiden ODI century. (AFP/Getty Images)
Greaves ruled out of Guwahati ODI due to calf injury Cricinfo - West Indies opener Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the second ODI in Guwahati with a calf injury and is in doubt for the third game, which will be played on October 3 in New Chandigarh. Greaves picked up the injury during the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. He was seen struggling with his running quite early, often limping, with the physiotherapist tending to him on more occasions than one. He fought through the pain to record his maiden ODI century, finishing with 101 off 108 balls, before falling lbw to Kuldeep Yadav. He did not take the field in the second innings. Greaves' injury comes as a big blow to West Indies, who are already down 1-0 in the threematch series. He is West Indies' third-highest
run-scorer in ODIs since the start of 2025 with 528 runs in 19 innings. Greaves has also picked up seven wickets with his medium pace. In his absence, Jewel Andrew could be pushed up the order to open the innings with John Campbell. Sherfane Rutherford, who had missed the opening game due to personal reasons, is likely to slot into the middle-order. West Indies lost the opening ODI by eight wickets. They had scored 295 for 7 in their 50 overs but India hardly broke a sweat in chasing down the target in 41.4 overs. The second ODI will take place on Wednesday, with the third ODI scheduled to be held on October 3. The two teams will then play a five-match T20I series, starting October 6, of which Greaves is not part.
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Practor's brace setup Friendship FC 5-0 victory
Monedderlust, Paradise, Herstelling FC record wins in GFF Youth Ensemble U17 competitions
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riendship Football Club produced another strong performance in the ongoing Under-17 Youth Ensemble competition, blanking Kuru Kururu FC 5-0 on Saturday at the National Training Centre as Guyana Football Federation continues its Yo u t h D e v e l o p m e n t programme among member associations. The East Bank Football Association (EBFA) fixture was effectively settled inside the opening 10 minutes, with Friendship wasting little time in asserting their authority. Rayfield Hillman opened the scoring after just three minutes, before Brandon Bruce doubled the advantage five minutes later. Friendship continued to dictate the tempo and added a third in the 28th minute through Jermaine Fraser, leaving Kuru Kururu facing an uphill battle before the interval. Bruce then completed his brace in the 40th minute to send Friendship into the break with a commanding 4-0 cushion. Jermaine Rajhumarie put the result beyond doubt in the 60th minute, completing the scoring as Friendship secured a comprehensive 5-0 triumph and a clean sheet. The Berbice leg of the Youth Ensemble programme produced another dominant display, with Monedderlust
FC hammering Ithaca FC 5-0 and Paradise Invaders thumping Young Strikers 2-0 in the other clash. Ta v i s L a y n e s e t Monedderlust on its way in the 19th minute before Quivion Practor took center stage, scoring in the 38th and 55th minutes to complete a brace and put his side firmly in control. Keylan Stephney extended the lead in the 75th minute, while Gary Blair struck two minutes later to round off a five-star performance. Paradise Invaders FC also kept a clean sheet in Berbice on Sunday, defeating Young Strikers FC 2-0. After a cagey start, Jermaine Briggs eventually broke the deadlock in the 38th minute before Keysean Mingo sealed the victory with a second-half strike in the 68th minute. Meanwhile in other fixtures, Timehri United defeated Herstelling FC 4-0 while Pro Elevate FC secured victory over Circuitville FC via the walkover route. The weekend's action forms part of the GFF's continued expansion of agegroup club football, with the Youth Ensemble providing a structured competitive platform for young players across the country as the federation strengthens its developmental pathway from the grassroots level.
Top performer! Brandon Bruce doubles against Kuru Kururu FC.
Jermaine Briggs and Keysean Mingo score for Paradise FC.
A complete team effort from Monedderlust FC against Ithaca FC as Tavis Layne, Quivion Practor, Keylan Stephney and Gary Blair score in 5-0 win.
Guyana's Cricket Receives Major Boost with Lahore Qalandars Collaboration
Owner and Team Director of the Lahore Qalandars, Mr. Sameen Rana, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Charles Ramson, M.P., and Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Steven Jacobs, M.P., after the signing of the MOU.
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Elton Dharry, IBO Super Bantamweight world Champion.
Italy's Alessio Lorusso has challenged Elton Dharry for his IBO World Title.
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