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THE BEACON OF TRUTH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
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Migration Cooperation Framework with US
WHAT'S INSIDE:
Guyana retains final say on 3rd-country nationals sent from US – President Ali
Govt Minister P7 slams Opposition over support for electricity theft
See story on page 3
BV supermarket shooting leaves LBI man dead P8 …security guard arrested
Auto technician P8 nabbed with illegal gun under car seat
Roundabouts at both ends of the new Wismar-Mackenzie Bridge in Region 10 (Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo/Facebook)
Contractor fails to deliver, Orealla school project to be retendered
$41M in ganja found, destroyed in Upper Berbice P10 raid
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$52.5B highway project
14-year-old dies after motorcycle collides with horse
Work advances on Buzz Bee Dam-to-Land of Canaan highway Driver flees, leaves 72lbs of cocaine in pick-up on Ituni trail Page 11
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Some millers raise paddy prices as new rice crop P15 harvest begins – Agri Minister
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President Dr Irfaan Ali during the recent Al Jazeera interview
E
ven as the country agrees to the oneyear migration cooperation framework with the United States (US), President Dr Irfaan Ali maintains that Guyana has retained full vetting sovereignty over and complete discretion to reject the foreign nationals proposed for relocation here. “We still have sovereign,” President Ali declared in an interview with Al Jazeera during his recent visit to Doha, Qatar. “We can reject. We can say that we are not accepting this so that has not been taken away. The agreement is one in which Guyana has full control over what we accept.” The cooperation framework allows for Guyana to receive a “limited, vetted” number of “skilled and non-criminal individuals” through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Assisted Voluntary Return Programme. Already, at least six third country nationals have arrived in Guyana and will remain here until their immigration status is determined by the US Government. Guyanese authorities have already made it clear that this is a temporary arrangement. However, asked whether this arrangement could set a precedence for the US to ‘dump’ foreign nationals in Guyana, the Guyanese Head of State contended that Guyana still has the final say. “We have exceptionally good human rights credentials… of course, everything in life has an element of risk but here is where we have the names before. We do our own vetting to our own satisfaction, and then we agree with the names. This is not a situation where the US turns up with a plane and just throw people off on your shores,” the President asserted. Guyana’s good track record Ali went onto dismiss human rights concerns, citing Guyana’s good track record and the fact that
On September 4, the first batch of foreign individuals, four from Cuba and two from Afghanistan, arrived in Guyana on a special US deportation flight
country is already housing migrants from countries like Venezuela and Cuba who enjoy full and free access to social services. Added to this, according to the Guyanese Leader, is the fact that the IOM, which is the United Nations (UN) Migration Agency, is actively involved in this arrangement. “The IOM is part of this. The IOM is the entity that is managing [the migrants]. We have an arrangement with the United States where the
IOM is part of the ecosystem that is managing this,” President Ali contended. Under this cooperation framework with the US, the IOM will be responsible for the operational implementation of this deal through its Assisted Voluntary Return Programme. “IOM will cover the costs of receiving, housing, and supporting individuals relocated to Guyana and will provide the services needed for their integration, including access to com-
munication with legal representatives and family members. The Government of Guyana will not bear the financial cost of the programme, and IOM has confirmed it will not assume, and this arrangement will not transfer to it any of the Government’s responsibilities concerning admission, legal stay, protection or removal,” local authorities had said in a statement on September 5. TURN TO PAGE 5
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Entrepreneurship for lasting success
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here was a time when the great Guyanese ambition was to get a government job, or later down the road to become a lawyer or doctor or to be sponsored for overseas residence – as Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues said at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Youth Entrepreneurship Conference, held under the theme “Igniting Guyana’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs”. She proposed that youths must now look with equal or even greater fervour at entrepreneurship as a profession. Our country has entered an extraordinary stage of development with the Government deploying our oil revenues – which have transformed the fiscal capacity of the state – to create roads, hospitals, schools, housing, infrastructure and opportunities that were unimaginable only a decade ago. And that’s the key – the Government is creating infrastructure that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to satisfy needs in every area of national life. Unless this is recognised and grasped, there is an obvious danger in our new prosperity where Guyana could become wealthy without becoming sufficiently entrepreneurial thus creating a bubble that will inevitably crash and burn. That would be a catastrophic mistake. As the experience of next-door Trinidad should remind us, oil is a finite resource and because they did not focus enough on fostering entrepreneurship – which is not – they paid the price. The real test of our oil boom is, therefore, not simply how much the Government can spend, but how effectively today’s oil revenues can help create a diversified economy capable of generating wealth long after the oil wells decline. And this is where the Government’s support – through the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, with support from the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) – for the GCCI’s initiative to encourage entrepreneurship in youths to become producers, investors, innovators and employers – not simply applicants for Government jobs, grants and contracts – is important. The Government is plunging ahead in its critical role of creating the ecosystem in which entrepreneurship can flourish: access to finance, technical training, digital infrastructure, reliable electricity, business incubation, mentorship, export assistance, and a regulatory environment that does not bury a young entrepreneur in bureaucracy. But all Guyanese and especially youths must disabuse themselves of the notion that only the Government can generate prosperity – that the Government will be the entrepreneur for Guyanese. The Private Sector must increasingly become the engine of employment and innovation to deliver wealth and the GCCI’s launching of the Youth Entrepreneurship Conference to encourage young Guyanese to see and grasp opportunities not merely in Georgetown but throughout the country – in agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, construction, technology, logistics, manufacturing, renewable energy, and the emerging digital economy – is very responsible. In each of the above areas where the Government has launched supporting infrastructure, such as the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) initiative to supply cheaper electricity that is critical for manufacturing industries, entrepreneurial opportunities abound. Indeed, the oil industry itself should be viewed as a giant classroom where Guyanese youths should be learning how to supply the industry, provide specialised services, develop technology and acquire skills that can subsequently be exported to other oil-producing countries. There is also, as Minister Rodrigues identified, a cultural challenge where for generations, we regarded a secure government job as the pinnacle of economic achievement and then later to enter the professions of law and medicine. That made sense in a poor economy where opportunities were scarce, but our rapidly developing Guyana needs a different mentality – the entrepreneurial mentality. We need young people asking not only “Who will employ me?” but “What can I create that will employ ten other people?” The GCCI’s initiative, therefore, deserves more than ceremonial support – it should become part of a much-broader national project to make entrepreneurship a central pillar of Guyana’s development strategy. While oil can finance the transformation, only Guyanese enterprise can sustain it and as such by creating tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, Guyana will have converted a temporary resource windfall into a permanent increase in national capacity. That would be the real meaning of “igniting” the next generation.
Members of the Guyana Defence Force’s 31 Special Forces Squadron conduct practice tactical parachute jumps at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport airfield on Sunday as part of ongoing training to strengthen their airborne operational skills (GDF photos)
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Driver flees, leaves 72lbs of cocaine in pick-up on Ituni trail P
olice are investigating the discovery of 72.1 pounds (32.7 kilograms) of cocaine found during an operation along the Five Miles–Ituni Trail in the Upper Demerara River area on Friday. The discovery was made at about 17:00h on September 11, when police ranks observed a motor pickup travelling out of the trail. Upon seeing the police, the driver stopped the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes, leaving the pickup behind. Ranks searched the vehicle and found a large garbage bag on the floor behind the driver’s seat. The bag contained 30 rectangular parcels, which were examined and found to contain a whitish, rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine. The cocaine was taken to the Mackenzie Police Station, where it was weighed and amounted to 72.1 pounds (32.7 kilograms). According to Police, the narcotic was lodged pending further investigations, while the motor pickup was also lodged. No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.
The cocaine that was found by Police along the Five Miles–Ituni Trail in the Upper Demerara River area
Guyana retains final say on 3rd...
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Own volition
In fact, the Guyana Government has made it clear that it intends to accept only individuals who have chosen relocation to here of their own volition. On September 4, the first batch of foreign individuals – four from Cuba and two from Afghanistan – arrived in Guyana on a special US deportation flight. Their records, provided by the US, indicated that they had no criminal background, and the youngest is 20 years old, with the oldest being 36. According to several international news agencies, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud were accepted after being vetted by local authorities and found to have no criminal background. He was further quoted, saying that “the US has not made any further requests.” Meanwhile, in the September 5 missive, it was noted that President Ali’s Administration has framed this arrangement as an extension of Guyana’s longstanding commitment to
human rights and international cooperation. The Government insisted that individuals relocated to Guyana must retain the right to seek international protection where applicable, and the IOM will support the referral of such cases to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in coordination with the relevant Guyanese authorities.
Temporary
The Government has also confirmed regular, effective, and sufficiently private access to communication with legal representatives and family members. “The arrangement is temporary in nature and does not constitute permanent resettlement. Individuals relocated to Guyana under the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme do so voluntarily and will await the outcome of their immigration status determination while
in Guyana. Depending on the outcome, individuals will either return to their country of origin or relocate elsewhere of their choosing. Their presence in Guyana is governed by a set of predefined terms rather than open-ended residency,” the Guyanese Government had explained.
It was further noted that this framework is the latest expression of the steadfast partnership between Guyana and Washington, which has blossomed under President Ali’s Government across energy, trade, investment, security, and diplomatic cooperation In fact, US Ambassador
to Guyana Nicole Theriot said the US Government is “grateful to Guyana for agreeing to assist us in resolving our migration issues.” Guyana now joins more
than 30 nations, including several Caribbean countries, that have signed deals with the Donald Trump Administration to accept deportees from the US who are not their own citizens.
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What is a Venn diagram? A
By DA Powell “Anyway, it isn’t forever,” Chris said, “eventually you’re dead.” And we laughed Besides, everything is better now. Not us but implants, blenders, children, heart attacks. There’s never been a better time to be alive than when you are. If you are. Black-throated blue warbler says chewchewchewchewchewww drawing the last chew out like a sucking drainpipe to say he has mated and is satisfied. Say what you will about that. His joy is uncontainable
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Constructing a Venn diagram
To construct a Venn diagram, we draw a region containing two or more overlapping circles (or ellipses), each representing a set, and fill in the relevant information that is either given, or can be logically deduced. For example, this Venn diagram shows the set of numbers ξ={1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10} which have been sorted into factors of 10 (F) and even numbers (E).
• All numbers 1−10 are represented on the Venn diagram. • The factors of 10 appear within F. • The even numbers appear within E. • The numbers that are both factors of 10 and even numbers appear in the intersection of F and E. • The numbers that are not factors of 10 or even numbers are outside of the circles.
Salt crystals science experiment
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n this fun and easy crystal science experiment, we’re going to grow salt crystals. Note: Since hot water in involved, please insure adult supervision is utilised. Piece of string Nail Jar Pencil Salt Tablespoon Hot water
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Materials:
Tie one end of the string around the nail. Next, tie the other end of the string around the pencil in a way that the nail will be suspended just above the bottom of the jar when the pencil is laid across the mouth of the jar. The water will dry up after several days and your string will be covered with salt crystals.
and yet it has a form, a measure, to make it clear he’s not upset or feeling anxious. And if he’s bragging, well, it’s no shame to brag that you’re happy. Honeybees cavorting on the goldenrod are working toward a common goal they’ll never see achieved. They lay down the walls of their cathedral of honeycomb and will not cope the spire, busy in the present task, trusting that the work continues. I’d like to write a children’s book called everybody dies. Upbeat, of course, and pragmatic. You only got so many days. Don’t think about death; when you’re ready, death will think about you. Go out tonight with your friends, like Chris, who went out big or not at all. Have a ball. Plan ahead. (Source: Poetry [January/February 2024])
How it works:
The salt dissolves in the heated water. As the water cools, it becomes less able to hold the salt. The salt then clings to the string and forms crystals.
Make this a science project:
Instructions:
Fill the jar with hot water. Slowly stir in several tablespoons of salt.
Experiment with different types of solutions and observe and record any differences in the rate of crystal creation. Some ideas may be Epsom salts, Borax, or sugar (do not eat). (sciencefun.org)
Write about a character who can’t stop writing something down.
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Govt Minister slams Opposition over support for electricity theft M
inister within the Office of the Prime Minister (PM) Kwame McCoy has accused the political Opposition of encouraging illegal electricity connections, arguing that such connections pose risks to the national power network and public safety. McCoy’s comments came following recent enforcement exercises by Guyana Power and Light (GPL), during which the utility removed more than 55 illegal connections along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. In a statement, McCoy said the connections overload the electricity network, damage transformers and other infrastructure, disrupt service and expose residents to electrocution and electrical fires. He said residents seeking electricity should use the lawful process through GPL and urged political leaders to encourage compliance with the law and respect for private property. “Political leaders have a duty to encourage residents to engage the relevant authorities, respect private property and follow the law,” McCoy said. He accused the Opposition of attempting to legitimise electricity
GPL loss reduction crew removing the illegal electricity connections along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway last week
theft and said such actions disregard the rights of customers who pay for electricity while creating risks for the wider electricity network. McCoy specifically criticised United States (US)-sanctioned and indicted Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, whom
he accused of leading the campaign. Mohamed is currently before the courts in extradition proceedings arising from an 11-count indictment in the US. The indictment includes allegations relating to gold smuggling, racketeering and other criminal enterprises.
McCoy said the issue should not be framed as one of political empowerment, arguing that citizens should not be encouraged to break the law for political purposes. His comments come amid a wider GPL enforcement drive targeting illegal connections
across the country. On Friday, GPL removed 63 illegal connections during an enforcement exercise in New Amsterdam, Region Six. The exercise, conducted by the utility’s Loss Reduction Department, targeted Angoy’s Avenue and Budhan Scheme and
covered 59 pole spans. Several persons were also cautioned against illegally connecting to GPL’s network. The New Amsterdam exercise followed the removal of more than 55 illegal connections at Kuru Kuru College Road along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. GPL has said electricity theft contributes to its commercial losses, which, together with technical losses, account for between 13 and 15 per cent of the utility’s total losses. The company has estimated that each percentage point represents more than $200 million in lost revenue. GPL has also warned that illegal connections can overload transformers and feeders, damage network infrastructure and contribute to power disruptions, while creating risks of electrocution and electrical fires. The utility has reiterated that electricity theft is a criminal offence and said enforcement exercises will continue across Guyana. Members of the public can report suspected illegal connections through GPL’s confidential hotlines at 226-2600 and 0475, or via WhatsApp at 699-4882.
14-year-old dies after motorcycle collides with horse A 14-year-old Skeldon High School student of Number 52 Village, Corentyne, died on Saturday morning after the motorcycle on which he was the pillion rider collided with a horse along the Number 50 Village Public Road. Dead is Giresh Lautan, the eldest of three children of 30-year-old single mother, Anita Taman. Taman said she had no knowledge that her son had left home and only learnt that something had happened when she received a telephone call informing her that he had been involved in an accident. According to the mother, her sister’s husband, who is Giresh’s uncle, had taken the teenager on the motorcycle without informing her. She said this occurred at around 03:30h on Saturday morning. She explained that Giresh and his uncle maintained contact through a game they played and that she was unaware when the teenager left with him. After receiving word of the accident, Taman said she went to the hospital, where she saw her son’s body. According to Taman, there was blood around the teenager’s face and nose, and she also observed what appeared to be an in-
Dead: Giresh Lautan
jury to one side of his head. “He was a quiet person. He went to school. He didn’t leave the house alone,” she said. Taman, who works to provide for her three children, said Giresh was her eldest, leaving her with two younger children to care for. When asked about the fact that the motorcycle rider was her brother-in-law and how the incident might affect the family, Taman responded: “All I care about is my son.” She also said she wanted justice for the
14-year-old. According to Taman, her brother-in-law was hospitalised following the accident, but she could not say what his condition was. Taman additionally expressed concern about animals being on the roadway. She said that when she subsequently visited the scene of the accident, she saw blood on the roadway but nothing which, from her observation, indicated that a horse had been there. Police have since launched an investigation.
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…security guard arrested
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olice are investigating the murder of a 39-yearold man, who was shot during an altercation at a supermarket along the Beterverwagting Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Saturday. Dead is Kevon Benjamin of La Bonne Intention (LBI) ECD. According to preliminary investigations, at about 17:45h on Saturday, Benjamin and a 46-year-old security officer were involved in an altercation at the supermarket. During the incident, a firearm was discharged and the bullet struck Benjamin in the abdomen. Benjamin was taken to the Enmore Regional Hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries while being treated. The security officer was taken into Police custody following the incident. Police also recovered a 9mm Beretta firearm and a magazine containing 16 matching rounds of am-
W The gun and ammo that were found by Police
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Dead: Kevon Benjamin
munition, which were lodged as investigations continue. Benjamin’s body was taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination (PME). The suspect remains in Police custody as investigations continue.
olice have arrested a 25-year-old auto technician after a Glock 19 pistol and four matching rounds of ammunition were found concealed beneath the driver’s seat of a motor car at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, early Sunday morning. Police said the firearm was discovered at about 00:30h on Sunday, after ranks on patrol duty observed a motor car travelling along the Good Hope Railway Embankment. The vehicle was stopped in the vicinity of the Lusignan Health Centre, where ranks contacted the driver, who was the lone occupant.
A search of the vehicle was conducted in the driver’s presence, during which ranks allegedly found a Glock 19 pistol concealed beneath the driver’s seat. The firearm contained a magazine with four matching live rounds of ammunition. The Lusignan resident told police that he is not the holder of a firearm licence. He was arrested and taken to the Vigilance Police Station along with the firearm, ammunition and motor car, all of which were lodged pending further investigations. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
20-year-old arrested after ganja found at Pouderoyen stall
The cannabis that was found at Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Bank Demerara
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olice in Regional Division three have arrested a 20-yearold construction worker after 101.9 grams of cannabis were found during an operation at Pouderoyen Tarmac, West Bank Demerara (WBD) on Saturday. According to police, ranks conducting the operation contacted the 20-year-old, of Phoenix Park, WBD, at a stall on the tarmac. A search was conducted in his presence, during which ranks al-
legedly found a black plastic bag containing 59 small transparent zip-lock bags. Each bag reportedly contained leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Vreeden-Hoop Police Station along with the cannabis. Police said the substance was weighed in the presence of the suspect and amounted to 101.9 grams. The 20-year-old remains in custody.
… to Amerindians
ell, look story hey!! For generations, Guyana had a simple theory about Amerindians in the hinterland – being poor was natural; backward was cultural – and development meant becoming more like Georgetown!! Now oil money’s beginning to challenge those assumptions!! Addressing Amerindian residents of Bumbury deep in the North West PM Mark Phillips – decked out in a coloured feathered headdress – warned them that becoming wealthy shouldn’t make them lose their cultural heritage!! Your Eyewitness thinks it’s good advice – but there’s a deliciously Guyanese irony in having to give it!! Hitherto, the hinterland was always treated as the place where people needed to be “developed” – no roads, no electricity and those grass skirts!! Town folks looked at them with that peculiar mixture of pity and superiority reserved for people who hadn’t yet discovered the joys of traffic jams, high rents and supermarket prices!! “Backward” wasn’t said aloud, of course – we’re too polite for that. We simply called it “bush”. And “development” meant bringing the bush into the “modern” world – usually by giving them the things town people already had and then congratulating ourselves!! But now we’ll got oil and LCDS Funds and voila!! the people in the bush may have money – creating a serious philosophical problem for town folks!! What do they call Amerindians having nice houses, pickups, internet, businesses, university-educated children – and money in the bank?? And – as PM Phillips advised – if they still speak their language, hunt, fish, practise their traditions and maintain their communal ties, GT gonna have an even greater conundrum!! That Amerindians can be modern without becoming GTers!! That’s gonna be their real challenge – they cannot spend sixty years telling folks they’re backward ‘cause they ain’t got money and then, when they finally get some are discomfited, they gan have their cake and eat it too!! Maybe THEY will have to follow Shuman and let it all hang out??!! Truth is, the oil era gives us an opportunity to do something radically different – let prosperity allow Amerindian communities to choose what THEY want to retain and what THEY want to change – not force them to choose between development and identity! Let the young Amerindians have the smartphones, SUVs, university degrees and businesses – but let them ALSO know the stories, rivers, forests, languages and traditions that existed – long before Georgetown was carved out of the mudflats on the Demerara River mouth!! For generations, we’ve expected Amerindians to become more like us – but your Eyewitness appreciates the advice that the oil age should allow them to become wealthier versions of themselves!! After all, GT’s had hundreds of years to teach the rest of us how to be “modern”. Look how well that turned out!! …to progress Your Eyewitness came across a report that some folks are put off that the Ministry of Housing has moved out of its cramped 19th century HQ on Brickdam – to their new skyscraper building on Heroes Highway!! Never mind that they wouldn’t have to be milling around no mo’ like cattle in a corral at the Brickdam location ‘cause they just couldn’t get into the building!! They’ve kvetching about the need to now take a #42 bus to get to Heroes!! While your Eyewitness knows that the Yellow Breasted news rag’s gonna ferret out every complaint against the Government to highlight – he also knows that we Guyanese are seemingly programmed to bitch and moan about everything!! So, he wonders whether that’s why that doubletower building that’s supposed to house ALL Government offices out of GT just doesn’t seem to be making progress!! Anyhow, we’ve just gotta get used to the idea that as Guyana progresses, we’re gonna have to adapt to the CHANGES that progress implies!! …for BRICS+ With BRICS+ meeting in New Delhi, your Eyewitness doesn’t expect much more than platitudes to be issued – rather than them presenting an alternative to the status quo. The big guns – China and India - simply have too many conflicting ambitions!! The views expressed in this column are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Guyana Times’ editorial policy and stance
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$41M in ganja found, destroyed in Upper Berbice raid
The eradication exercise at Ebini, Upper Berbice River, on Saturday
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olice have destroyed an estimated $41 million worth of cannabis following an eradication exercise at Ebini, Upper Berbice River, on Saturday. The operation was conducted between 09:00h and 18:00h on Saturday, by police ranks. During the exercise, ranks discovered a cannabis cultivation measuring approximately one acre, with about 700 suspected cannabis plants ranging from four to seven feet in height. Polce said a makeshift camp measuring approximately 20 feet by 20 feet was also found, where ranks discovered approximately 100 pounds of dried cannabis. The cannabis plants, dried cannabis and makeshift camp were sub-
sequently destroyed by fire.
Police estimated the value of the narcotics destroyed at $41,060,440. No arrests were made and investigations are continuing. The Ebini operation comes as police continue to conduct cannabis eradication exercises in various parts of the country. On Thursday, ranks destroyed two cannabis farms at Yaruni Bend, Linden, Upper Demerara River, Region 10. The farms covered approximately eight
acres and contained an estimated 53,000 cannabis plants. Two makeshift camps, two drying areas and approximately 10 pounds of dried cannabis were also discovered. Police valued the narcotics destroyed at $22,038,728. Just last week, police also destroyed approximately $22.8 million worth of cannabis at Long Savannah, Canje Creek, Region Six.
Three farms covering approximately 10.5 acres were discovered, containing an estimated 53,500 cannabis plants. A single-barrel shotgun, four shotgun cartridges, a multi-coloured haversack containing three rounds of matching ammunition, two live 9mm rounds and one live .32 calibre round were also found during that exercise.
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$52.5B highway project
Work advances on Buzz Bee Dam-to-Land of Canaan highway
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onstruction works are progressing on the new four-lane highway from Buzz Bee Dam at Craig to Land of Canaan, East Bank of Demerara (EBD). This is according to the Housing Ministry, which said in an update on Sunday that the major infrastructure project will ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity along the East Bank corridor. Last year,
Works ongoing on the Craig (Buzz Bee Dam) to Land of Canaan Highway
contracts to the tune of $52.5 billion were awarded for this new road project, which is divided into eight lots. The highway will include medians, safety features, margin sealing and pull-off lanes, and will extend towards Land of Canaan. The new four-lane highway will connect to the Great Diamond to Craig Highway, which is also connected to the Heroes Highway. The dis-
tance from Great Diamond to Craig is approximately 4.2 kilometres (km), while the new section extending to Land of Canaan will cover about 11.3 km. Currently, the Ogle to Eccles four-lane highway is connected to the Heroes Highway, and works are ongoing to extend the highway to Providence, EBD. The approximately 2 km bypass road will continue from the Ogle end of
the highway and connect to the Heroes Highway at the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge roundabout thus creating an alternative and smoother link for commuters. Future plans also include linking the new Craig to Land of Canaan highway to the Ogle Highway, as well as, an expansion to create a faster route to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Timehri by con-
tinuing from Land of Canaan to the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which is also presently undergoing upgrades. The design for that new road from Land of Caanan to the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has been completed. Simultaneously, works are ongoing on the main East Bank Demerara (EBD) public road from Good Success to Timehri. However, these works have been causing ma-
jor traffic congestion along the EBD road with commuters complaining about the inconvenience of being stuck in traffic for hours almost on a daily basis. But back in July 2025, President Dr Irfaan Ali had apologised for the situation and urged citizens traversing the EBD road to be patient, explaining that this is all necessary towards development and improving the lives of Guyanese.
12 NEWS “We don’t see a conflict” – Pres Ali on Guyana’s oil wealth driving development without compromising environmental commitments MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM
President Dr Irfaan Ali speaks with Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker
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resident Dr Irfaan Ali has once again defended Guyana’s booming oil and gas industry, saying that the monies earn from this sector is being used to propel national developing and diversify the economy without infringing on the country’s environmental commitments. The Head of State recently sat down for an interview with Al Jazeera in Qatar during
which he was asked about balancing the massive tension between fossil fuel extraction and the country’s environmental credentials. “We don’t see a conflict,” President Ali declared. The reality, he explained, is that Guyana is blessed with immense natural assets. This includes its massive forest, which covers 85 per cent of the country and has one
of the highest biodiversity densities in the world, as well as oil and gas resources that can allow it to realise not just national aspirations but also support the regional growth. Even with the latter, the Guyanese Leader made it clear that the country has not step back on its environmental commitments. In fact, he noted that they have expanded the Low-Carbon Development
Strategy (LCDS). The now dubbed LCDS 2030 is the national framework that seeks to balance economic growth with environmental preservation, climate resilience and low-carbon energy transition. He added too that Guyana did not step back on its commitment to global targets, and is now even leading a worldwide biodiversity conservative and preservation initiative – the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA), which now has more than 140 partners signed on since its launch in July 2025. “So, you can look at it that way or look at it in a sense that if we never had this energy resource, if we never had the petroleum, we would have had this asset and presiding over high levels of poverty in the region, like many countries who don’t have this asset. We would have had this beautiful environmental product that no one wants to pay for, that no one wants to value, whilst at the same time you have to find money to build sea defences for a country that is six feet below sea level, a country that needs massive investment in drainage and irrigation, a country that needs massive investment in flood protection. Who will bring those resources? Where would you get those resources,” President Ali
questioned.
Economic expansion & transformation
The Head of State further pointed out his administration’s commitment to economic expansion and transformation. Key to this, he emphasised, is the diversification of the economy, and building out of the infrastructure to create opportunities for housing, quality education, health care services – all of which are being done using revenues earned in the burgeoning oil and gas sector. “When you look at the non-oil economy growth, [it] is pushed because of the investment in oil and gas… I want the story of Guyana to be written 10 years from now, 20 years from now, as the most powerful food producer in the world; as a country that is using its natural resource, which includes environmental services and biodiversity services; as not only a custodian of these important services, but one of the most powerful countries in terms of environmental services, biodiversity services, eco-tourism, nature-based tourism. Because our natural assets surround these opportunities,” he posited. After discovering oil in 2015, Guyana started producing light sweet crude in the offshore Stabroek
Block, which is operated by United States (US)based ExxonMobil and its coventurers. Currently, Exxon has four Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels operating in the Stabroek Block: Liza Destiny (Liza Phase One Project), Liza Unity (Liza Phase Two), Prosperity (Payara Project), and One Guyana (Yellowtail Project), which together are producing approximately 900,000 of oil per day. The US oil major is now gearing to fire up its fifth offshore project, the Uaru Development, later this year following the arrival of the Errea Wittu FPSO in local waters last month. Using the Errea Wittu, which was constructed by Japaneseowned MODEC, the US$12.7 billion Uaru project targets more than 800 million barrels of recoverable oil in the Stabroek Block. The FPSO is designed to produce approximately 250,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) – the largest vessel to operate offshore, taking the country’s output to more than one million barrels per day when it comes on stream by year end. In the prolific Stabroek Block, ExxonMobil holds a 45 per cent interest while co-venturers Chevron has a 30 per cent stake and CNOOC with the remaining 25 per cent.
Sea defence works advance across Region 3
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resident Dr Irfaan Ali has highlighted the completion and advancement of sea and river defence works at several locations across Region Three between 2025 and 2026. In a post on his social media page, Ali shared images of works
carried out at Windsor Forest, La Jalousie, Blankenburg, Den Amstel, Hague, Cornelia Ida, Anna Catherina, Groenveldt, Leonora, Viva-La-Force, La Retraite, La Grange, Zeelugt, Tuschen and Parika. The President said the images showed sea and
river defence works that had been completed or advanced during 2025 and 2026. The works are expected to support the protection of communities, agricultural lands and other infrastructure along the coast and riverbanks.
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Contractor fails to deliver, Orealla school project to be retendered
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he Government is preparing to again put the stalled Orealla Secondary School project out to tender, as efforts continue to complete the long-awaited facility. Education Minister Sonia Parag provided an update on the Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) project when questioned by this publication on Friday. “We're going out to tender very soon in relation to that particular project,” Parag said. She indicated that the Government was hoping to
The current state of the unfinished Orealla Secondary School in Region Six
have the process completed as quickly as possible so that construction could get underway at the earliest opportunity. President Dr Irfaan Ali committed to constructing a secondary school at Orealla during a visit to the riverine community in 2022. By 2023, the Government had begun taking steps to advance the project. During a visit to Orealla, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said a site was being iden-
tified for the school and funding was to be catered for through the 2024 budget process. The project was subsequently awarded to 4S Security & Building Enterprise for $198,866,010. Construction commenced on September 2, 2024, while then Education Minister Priya Manickchand turned the sod for the new school five days later. The contractor was given six months to complete the facility. Designed to accommodate approximately 180 students from Orealla and
neighbouring Siparuta, the school was expected to include six classrooms, four specialised laboratories and a library. However, the six-month completion period elapsed with the school unfinished. Orealla Toshao Laurence Vandenburgh subsequently disclosed that the contractor was given a further deadline of August 15, 2025, in an effort to have the facility ready for the new school year. That deadline was also missed, and the contract was terminated. Vandenburgh
had indicated that three buildings had been erected by the time the contract was terminated, with one roofed. The Government subsequently moved to procure contractors to complete the outstanding works. In December 2025, those works were tendered in four lots, attracting bids from four contractors. However, by April 2026, no replacement contractor had commenced construction. Another procurement exercise followed, with bids opened in July. The engineer's esti-
mate was $207,221,200 and 16 contractors submitted bids. Parag’s disclosure on Friday comes less than two months after 16 contractors submitted bids in the latest procurement exercise in July. She did not explain what became of those bids or why the project now needs to be tendered again. As recently as earlier this month, approximately 117 secondary-level students were being accommodated in the auditorium section of the community's primary school.
1.1kg cocaine, 4.5kg ganja found in Bartica drug bust
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olice have arrested three persons following the discovery of more than 5.6 kilograms (kg) of suspected narcotics during separate searches in Bartica, Region Seven, on Sunday. According to Police, at about 16:08h on Sunday, ranks, acting on information received, went to a property in Bartica where they contacted a 38-yearold female dispatcher and conducted a search in her presence. During the search, ranks found a cardboard box wrapped in a
The cannabis that was found by Police in Bartica
The cocaine that was found in the taxi driver’s possession
plastic bag in the front portion of the yard. The box contained seven bulky parcels. Six of the parcels contained leaves, seeds and stems suspected to be cannabis, while the seventh contained a whitish, rocklike substance suspected to be cocaine. The woman was arrested and taken to the Bartica Police Station along with the narcotics. The substances were weighed in her presence, with the cannabis amounting to 4,506 grams and the cocaine weighing
The cocaine that was found in the Bartica raid
1,107 grams. As investigations continued, Police apprehended a 43-year-old businessman of Vigilance, East Coast Demerara (ECD), in connection with the matter. Police said he was also wanted on an arrest warrant in relation to a separate narcotics matter. At the time of his apprehension, the businessman was in the company of a 36-year-old taxi driver of Bartica. Police searched the motor car in their pres-
ence and found a plastic bag containing a whitish, rock-like substance suspected to be cocaine in the driver's-side pocket. The substance was weighed in the presence of the taxi driver and amounted to 2.7 grams. He was arrested in connection with the discovery, while the businessman was also taken into Police custody as part of the ongoing investigation. All three persons remain in custody as investigations continue.
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Guyana moves to develop O&Gspecific safety regulations …as workplace safety inspections surge
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he Government is moving to develop occupational safety and health regulations specifically for Guyana’s oil and gas sector, with industry stakeholders expected to be engaged in consultations in the coming months. Labour and Manpower Planning Minister, Keoma Griffith made the announcement on Friday while addressing the commissioning of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Centre of Excellence at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute. Griffith said the move comes as the Ministry
reviews Guyana’s existing health and safety legislation and the wider framework governing OSH. He explained that the country’s existing legislation was developed at a time when the level of economic diversification Guyana is currently experiencing had not been contemplated. “And so I’m happy to say that in the coming months, we are pursuing health and safety regulations for the oil and gas sector,” Griffith announced. He said the Ministry will engage stakeholders in the sector during the consultation process. “We will
be coming to engage with all of you for our process of consultation so that we can have the best and most effective regulations for our men and women who work every single day in this sector,” the Minister said. The review follows collaboration between the Ministry and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and includes the country’s health and safety legislation, programme, policy and overall approach to occupational safety and health. Griffith said the Ministry has also expanded offshore inspections, sector-specific train-
ing and workplace engagements.
Workplace safety inspections surge
Meanwhile, he said the Occupational Safety and Health Department surpassed its annual inspection target within the first five months of 2026. He said a target of at least 2,000 inspections had been set for the year, while more than 3,000 health and safety inspections have since been conducted. The Minister said Guyana’s rapidly changing economy, including expansion in oil and gas, mining, construc-
Labour and Manpower Planning Minister Keoma Griffith
tion, manufacturing and infrastructure, is creating new risks, technologies, workplaces and categories of workers which must be accompanied by changes in the country’s approach to worker protection. “It is our economy that is changing, and if our economy is changing, our safety architecture cannot remain static,” Griffith said. He said this requires intensified workplace inspections, stronger enforcement, improved education and awareness, and greater capacity among employers, supervisors and workers to identify hazards before
Health Ministry steps up NCD prevention campaign
Participants take part in a wellness walk at Guyana-China Friendship Park in Region Three on Saturday. They walked from the western side of the park to the eastern side before returning to the starting point.
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he Health Ministry, in collaboration with Stride 592, on Saturday hosted a wellness walk at Guyana-China Friendship Park in Region Three (Essequibo Islands -West Demerara) as part of activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day 2026. The event, themed, “Our Mind, Our Body, Our Wellness,” attracted scores of participants who walked from the western side of the park to the eastern side be-
fore returning to the starting point. The event, according to a social media post by the ministry, focused on promoting healthier lifestyles and raising awareness about the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Addressing participants, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said Caribbean Wellness Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about NCDs and the
measures people can take to prevent or delay their onset. He stressed the impor-
tance of regular physical activity and healthier food choices in reducing the risk of developing NCDs. Anthony also pointed to what he described as grow-
ing interest in physical activity across Guyana, with more people incorporating exercise into their routines through walking in community parks and recreational walks across the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge. He encouraged citizens to make physical activity a regular part of their lives, noting that wellness should extend beyond activities held to mark Caribbean Wellness Day. Nutrition booths were also established at the venue, where participants received information on healthy eating and nutri-
tion. Healthy snacks and beverages were provided as part of the activity. Representatives from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Natural Resources Ministry, Guyana Defence Force and other or-
ganisations participated in the activity. Caribbean Wellness Day is observed annually across the region to promote healthy living and encourage individuals, families and communities to take steps to improve their physical and mental well-being.
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Some millers raise paddy prices as new rice crop harvest begins– Agri Minister A
griculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has said that some rice millers have begun offering increased prices for paddy as harvesting gets underway, and he is hopeful farmers will receive better prices during the current crop. Mustapha made the disclosure while clarifying comments attributed to him earlier last week that lower grain prices on the world market had resulted in lower paddy prices locally. According to the Minister, changing global conditions, including restrictions being placed on grain exports by more countries, are expected to push international prices upward and in turn, influence prices being offered locally. “As a result of that, we are now at the beginning of the harvesting season, and I have already seen some rice millers that have already put out increased prices for pad-
dy,” Mustapha said. “So I’m hoping that the farmers will receive better prices this crop and it will have more effect in terms of getting more disposable income for the farmers,” he added. Mustapha
explained that his earlier comments about low international grain prices referred to the two rice crops in 2025 and the first crop of 2026, when farmers were receiving lower prices for their paddy.
“I made this statement in the context of the first crop of 2026 and the crops that were farmed in 2025, both crops of 2025, because in the world market the price for grain was very low and that would have influenced
our prices in the country where farmers would have received low prices for the paddy,” he explained. The comments he was clarifying were made on Saturday during an engagement with farmers and residents at Shieldstown, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). Mustapha said the Government had made several interventions to support rice farmers during the period of lower prices. He said fertiliser support was increased in 2025 from half a bag per acre to one bag per acre, while President Dr Irfaan Ali subsequently held consultations with rice farmers in April to determine what additional assistance could be provided for the first crop of 2026. According to Mustapha, it was agreed that farmers cultivating up to 50 acres would receive $15,000 in cash support, while those in the larger-acreage category would receive $10,000.
“So all the rice farmers were compensated for the last crop or the first crop of 2026, and I made the statement in the context of that because our prices at that time were influenced by the world market price,” the Agriculture Minister said. Mustapha acknowledged that international prices have since increased, saying that was precisely why he wanted to clarify the context in which his earlier comments were made. “Sometimes I’m seeing some comments on social media where they say that when people look at the world market, price is more now. Yes, I want to agree with that,” he said. Following President Ali’s announcement in November 2025 of a subsidy for farmers over $2.76 billion has been into the local rice industry, providing direct financial assistance to farmers across the country as part of 2026 support programme.
“Education isn’t just in a classroom” Parag on preserving Indigenous language
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s the Guyana Government work on preserving Indigenous languages, Education Minister Sonia Parag has underscored the importance of teaching the younger generation outside of the classrooms. She made this comment on Saturday during the Heritage Village Day celebrations at Bumbury Village in Region One (Barima-Waini). This year’s Amerindian Heritage Month is being held under the theme, “Observing Our Cultural Heritage During Our Diamond Jubilee: Honouring Our Traditions, Culture and Contributions.” With both Heritage Month and Education Month celebrations coinciding in September every year, Minister Parag posited that the two are intrinsically linked. “We can’t speak of education without speaking about the culture of our people because we are uniquely positioned in the Caribbean…because of our six ethnicities; one being those of Amerindians – our Indigenous people… So, today while we celebrate, we can’t speak about education without speaking about our culture; the culture of our [first] people,” she noted. A key area of the Indigenous culture is their language. In fact, the Government is currently exploring the possibility of introducing the Lokono (Arawak) language into the primary-school sys-
Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Browne-Shadeek
tem as part of efforts to preserve Indigenous languages and traditions that are disappearing in some communities. “We are currently working with the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to ensure that we preserve the Arawak language. So that’s something that is important. And as we go along, I think it is also important that we preserve our culture because education isn’t just in a classroom. It is exactly what is taught to us through our culture. It is those experiences that we can pass on to generations that will come after us. And if we’re going to preserve our culture, it means those of us who know the culture would have to [pass it on],” the
Education Minister stated. But even as they explore ways to do this, Minister Parag is of the view that social media can be utilised to engage the younger generations. “Many people use social media as a negative tool or a tool or a vehicle for negative information, more than they do for positive information. If we can use social media, such as videos being produced in our hinterland or Amerindian villages, that can preserve our culture to ensure that generations down the line will be able to benefit from that, then you are doing something positive on social media that can have a positive benefit. And so, when you think about education, don’t just think about what a classroom is offering,” Parag emphasised.
Formal education system
Only recently, Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah BrowneShadeek revealed that her Ministry is currently working with the Education Ministry to determine how the language could be incorporated into the formal education system, possibly beginning at the primary level. Speaking during an appearance on the Starting Point podcast earlier this month, Browne-Shadeek surmised that greater connectivity, social media and other outside influences have contribut-
Education Minister Sonia Parag
ed to the erosion of aspects of Indigenous culture in some communities. “As a Ministry, we have acknowledged that, in some villages, whether it’s by outside influence, social media or us being more connected to the outside world, our culture in some areas is, it’s sad to see, dying,” she had noted. The Amerindian Affairs Minister pointed to Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) as an area where Indigenous culture remains strong within communities that practise traditional ways of life and speak their languages. In contrast, she identified the Lokono or Arawak nation as an area of particular concern, noting that many Lokono communities are situated in lo-
cations with easy access to the coast. For BrowneShadeek, the threat to the language is also personal. “I am Lokono, I grew up in one of the largest Amerindian villages, and I can’t speak my language. It’s sad to see, not by choice, but because the people around me didn’t speak it and growing up, nobody taught me the language,” she related. The Minister said the challenge extends beyond language to the passing down of traditional skills and stories within families, drawing on her own experience as a mother. She said efforts are underway to bring the language into a formal setting. Browne-Shadeek also pointed to the role of cultural groups in preserving tra-
ditions, saying her Ministry continues to support groups that are actively promoting Indigenous culture. She noted that in some areas only a small number of such groups remain. In one Region One sub-district, she said, there are approximately three cultural groups among some 11 villages, while similar challenges exist in parts of Region Eight (PotaroSiparuni). The discussion comes as Guyana observes Amerindian Heritage Month throughout September, with activities showcasing the traditions, achievements and contributions of the country’s First Peoples.
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HEALTH TIPS Stroke: Act fast, prevent early, protect the brain
By Dr Tariq Jagnarine Fam Med, Endocrinology
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stroke can change a life in minutes. A person may be speaking normally, walking independently, and carrying out everyday activities, then suddenly develop weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of vision, or collapse. For this reason, strokes must never be treated as something to “watch and see”. A stroke is a medical emergency, and every minute matters. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that approximately one in four adults may experience a stroke during their lifetime. In 2021 alone, there were an estimated 11.9 million new strokes worldwide. Yet many strokes are linked to risk factors that can be identified and treated long before an emergency occurs.
What is a stroke?
The brain requires a continuous supply of oxygen-rich blood. A stroke occurs when that blood supply is interrupted. There are two major types. An ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery supplying the brain. This is the most common type. Haemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeding develops within or around the brain. A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), sometimes called a “mini-stroke”, occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily interrupted. Symptoms may disappear after a few minutes or hours, but this should never be reassuring. A TIA can be an important warning that a major stroke may follow.
Learn to recognise strokes: BE FAST
Everyone should know the warning signs. B – Balance: Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking. E – Eyes: Sudden loss or change in vision in one or both eyes. F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Is one side of the face drooping? A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm weak, numb or drifting downward? S – Speech: Is speech slurred, confused or difficult to understand? T – Time: Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Other warning signs can
• Whole grains • Fish and other lean protein sources • Nuts and seeds where appropriate • Healthy unsaturated fats Reduce excessive salt, heavily-processed foods, sugary drinks, excessive saturated fats and frequent fried foods. This is especially important in households where salt, seasoning products, and processed meats may be used generously. Much of the sodium we consume may already be hidden within packaged and processed foods.
include sudden severe headache, confusion, numbness or weakness affecting one side of the body. Do not wait for the symptoms to improve. Do not allow the person to “sleep it off”, and do not delay while trying home remedies. Record, if possible, the exact time the person was last known to be normal, because this can influence treatment decisions. Importantly, do not automatically give aspirin to someone with suspected stroke. A brain scan is generally required to determine whether the stroke is caused by a clot or bleeding, and aspirin could worsen some haemorrhagic strokes.
Prevention begins long before the stroke
Stroke prevention is largely about protecting the blood vessels supplying both the heart and brain. Several important risk factors are preventable or treatable. One of the lessons I am repeatedly reminded of in clinical practice is that a stroke often begins long before the patient arrives with weakness, facial drooping, or difficulty speaking. In primary care, we frequently see the warning signs years earlier: persistently elevated blood pressure, poorly-controlled diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyles, and missed medications. Very often, the patient feels completely well. There may be no pain and no obvious sign that damage is occurring. That is one of the greatest challenges in prevention. I have seen patients surprised when we explain that their blood pressure is dangerously elevated because, in their words, “Doctor, I feel fine.” But hypertension does not need to make you feel unwell to damage the blood vessels supplying the brain, heart, and kidneys. I also encounter patients who stop their blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol medication once their numbers improve. They may believe that because the reading has returned to normal, the disease has disappeared. In many cases, however, the improved reading is evidence that treatment is working. Another common clinical concern is delayed presentation. A person may develop numbness, weakness, or difficulty speaking and wait to see whether the symptoms disappear. Families may initially think the patient is tired, stressed, or simply needs rest. By the time medical care is sought, valuable treatment time may have been lost. This is why I continuously emphasise to patients and families that sudden neurological symptoms must be treated differently from many other complaints. With a stroke, minutes matter. What is perhaps most difficult is seeing patients and families cope with the consequences of a condition that, in
6.Keep moving
some cases, might have been prevented or its risk considerably reduced through earlier detection and better control of cardiovascular risk factors. A stroke does not affect only one person. It can transform an entire household. A previously independent individual may suddenly require assistance with walking, bathing, eating, communication, employment and everyday activities. Family mem-
bers may become caregivers overnight. For me, this makes stroke prevention one of the most important responsibilities of primary health care. We should not wait for the stroke before becoming serious about the blood pressure.
1.Know and control your blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for stroke. Hypertension often causes no symptoms, which is why it is sometimes called a silent condition. Someone may feel completely well while high blood pressure gradually damages the arteries, heart, kidneys, and brain. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. If medication has been prescribed, take it consistently. Do not stop treatment simply because your pressure improves – the improvement may be because the medication is working.
2.Control diabetes
Persistently-elevated
blood glucose damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis. People living with diabetes should know their blood glucose and HbA1c results and work with their healthcare provider to achieve appropriate individual targets. Good diabetes care must also include attention to blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, weight, nutrition, and physical activity.
Regular physical activity improves blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body weight, and cardiovascular fitness. Adults should generally aim for approximately 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, according to international recommendations. Walking counts. Gardening counts. Cycling counts. Dancing counts. Just as importantly, avoid spending most of the day sitting. Even people who exer-
3.Check your cholesterol
cise can benefit from regularly interrupting prolonged sedentary periods.
High LDL or “bad” cholesterol contributes to fatty deposits within arteries. These deposits may narrow blood vessels or rupture, triggering the formation of blood clots. Dietary changes are important, but some individuals also require cholesterol-lowering medication such as statins based on their overall cardiovascular risk.
4.Stop smoking
Smoking damages the lining of blood vessels, increases clot formation, and substantially increases cardiovascular risk. Second-hand tobacco smoke should also be avoided. Stopping smoking remains one of the most powerful steps a person can take to protect the heart, lungs, and brain.
5.Eat to protect your arteries
A heart-healthy diet is also a brain-healthy diet. Build meals around: • Vegetables and fruits • Beans, peas, and other legumes
7.Maintain a healthy weight
Excess body weight, particularly when associated with hypertension, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol and sleep apnoea, can increase stroke risk. The goal should not simply be a smaller number on the scale. The aim is sustainable improvement in metabolic and cardiovascular health through nutrition, physical activity, adequate sleep, and appropriate medical management.
8.Know whether your heart rhythm is normal
An irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation can cause blood to pool within the heart, allowing clots to form. A clot may then travel to the brain and cause a stroke. Some people notice palpitations, shortness of breath or fatigue, while others have no symptoms. When atrial fibrillation is diagnosed, selected patients may require anticoagulant
medication to significantly reduce their risk of stroke.
9.Limit alcohol and avoid illicit drugs
Heavy alcohol consumption can contribute to hypertension, abnormal heart rhythms, and stroke. Drugs such as cocaine and other stimulants can cause sudden and severe increases in blood pressure, abnormal blood-vessel constriction, bleeding within the brain and stroke – even in younger adults.
Stroke is not only an illness of old age
Age increases the risk of stroke, but younger adults are not immune. Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, abnormal cholesterol, certain heart conditions, pregnancy-related complications, clotting disorders and illicit drug use can contribute to stroke at younger ages. This is why preventive health care should begin early rather than waiting until someone develops symptoms.
Already had a stroke or TIA?
A previous stroke or TIA significantly increases the risk of another event. Secondary prevention may include tighter control of blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol; smoking cessation; antiplatelet medicines in appropriate patients; anticoagulation for certain patients with atrial fibrillation; treatment of carotid artery disease where indicated; and lifestyle modification. Medications should be taken exactly as prescribed. Missing treatment because “I feel better now” can be dangerous. Rehabilitation is also an essential component of stroke care. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nutritional support, psychological care and family involvement can help survivors regain independence and improve quality of life.
Protect your brain today
The best stroke is the one that never happens. Know your blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, weight and cardiovascular risk. Attend routine health checks rather than waiting until illness develops. Take prescribed medicines consistently. Stop smoking. Eat well. Stay physically active and seek medical advice for an irregular heartbeat or previous TIA symptoms.
And remember BE FAST:
Balance. Eyes. Face. Arms. Speech. Time. When stroke strikes, time lost is brain lost. But long before that emergency occurs, prevention allows us to change the story. Protect your arteries. Protect your heart. Protect your brain. Prevent stroke before it happens.
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Regional T&T PM declassifies report Caribbean-American legislator probes federal on SoE crime operations
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar
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rinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar says she has decided, on the advice of the Attorney General, to declassify and release a report showing the results of wider actions taken by the protective services to
reduce crime and criminality during the State of Emergency. In a social media post on Sunday, Persad-Bissessar said crime declined across all police divisions during the six-month SoE period. She said 5802 persons were arrested during the period, with 3552, or 61.2 per cent, charged. However, the figure for arrests is 35 higher than the 5767 Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) arrests reported by Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander in Parliament on Friday. Alexander told Parliament that 13,108 operations were conducted during the 191-day SoE, resulting in 5767 TTPS arrests. He also reported the
recovery of 318 firearms and 6414 rounds of ammunition. Persad-Bissessar said the wider actions were carried out alongside operations targeting what she described as the primary threat. She said her Government would continue pursuing organised crime and people involved in the illegal drug and firearms trade after the SoE period. Persad-Bissessar also warned that criminals who continue to terrorise law-abiding citizens would face what she described as “harsh and brutal measures”. She said the operational results in the report were recorded as at Day 191. (Trinidad Guardian)
Alleged “high-risk” serial robber among 3 killed in confrontation – Jamaica Police
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n alleged member of the Speculation Gang who the Police have linked to two murders and a series of major robberies and break-ins across Jamaica was among three persons fatally shot during an operation in St Andrew early Sunday. Dead is Dewar Archibald, otherwise called “Max”, described by police as a highrisk criminal target. Reports are that a team from Specialised Operations was on patrol in the Red Hills area around 01:45h when they received information that a group of armed men
travelling in a red Honda HR-V and a white Toyota Probox were allegedly preparing to carry out criminal activities in the St Andrew North Police Division. According to the preliminary Police account, officers attempted to intercept the vehicles, but the drivers failed to stop. The driver of the Probox managed to elude the Police. The Police report that they intercepted the Honda HR-V in the vicinity of Knightsdale Drive where occupants of the vehicle reportedly opened fire at members of the police team, who
then discharged their service weapons. Three persons were subsequently found suffering from gunshot wounds. The identities of the other two persons have not yet been released. Archibald had been identified by investigators as one of the main organisers of robberies and break-ins targeting automated teller machines (ATMs), remittance agencies and other cash-intensive businesses. He was also implicated in two murders committed within the past nine months. (Excerpt from Jamaica Observer)
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aribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through administrative summonses and subpoenas that do not require prior judicial approval. Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat who chairs the State Senate Codes Committee, has written to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and several major technology, telecommunications and financial services companies seeking details on Government requests for customer information. His inquiries were prompted by news reports, court filings and constituent concerns about the use of administrative demands
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Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie
to obtain telecommunications, social media and financial records without first obtaining a warrant from a judge. Myrie said publicly-available information indicated that, since at least January 2025, DHS had used several methods, including administrative summonses, to seek information from companies such as Meta, X, Reddit, Google, PayPal, Venmo and T-Mobile, as well as
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He raised concerns that some of those requests may have targeted people who criticised the federal government and said some demands were withdrawn after being challenged, while others resulted in records being provided without prior notice to the affected individuals. Myrie said the use of such tools raised constitutional questions involving privacy, free expression and due process. “New Yorkers deserve to know if their accounts, devices, phone numbers, organisations, personal movements, and political, religious, or other activities have been subjected to this potentially unconstitutional activity,” he said. (Excerpt from CMC)
53 Venezuelans detained in Curepe operation
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fficers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) detained 53 Venezuelan nationals during an overnight operation in Curepe. The operation, dubbed “Border Shield”, was carried out between 23:00h on Friday and 05:00h on Saturday. Police said the 53
adults – four men and 49 women – were found at a location along the Southern Main Road, Curepe, after intelligence-led investigations indicated they had entered Trinidad and Tobago illegally. They were interviewed and taken to several Police Stations for safe-
keeping while immigration investigations continue. The operation involved officers from several TTPS units, including the Criminal Investigations Department, Immigration Investigations Unit, AntiKidnapping Unit and Coastal and Air Support Unit.(Trinidad Guardian)
New report says digital trade St Kitts PM confirms stroke, but recovering well can unlock growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
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t Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew confirmed Sunday that he had suffered a stroke late last month, but that he is recovering well and has since been discharged from a United States hospital. Drew, 49, was flown to Florida for further medical evaluation on September 2, after initially being hospitalised in the neighbouring French island of Martinique. He was first treated for symptoms including nausea, dizziness, and balance issues, and was admitted to the Joseph N France General Hospital on August 30. “I want to thank you for your prayers and well wishes. I first of all want to thank God Almighty for having me here. Without Him, I would not be here. And again, to thank all of the medi-
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew
cal practitioners …,” Drew said in an eight-minute broadcast to his twin-island Federation. “After all of the analysis, I suffered a stroke. This stroke was a dissection of one of the arteries in the back of my brain called the vertebral artery, and even though I suffered that stroke, the limitations on my mind and body, those
limitations have been well controlled and well managed,” said Drew, himself a medical practitioner. “I can move all my limbs, speak well. My mentation, my coordination, my intelligence have been well and I am now at the stage where I have left the hospital here in Florida, and I’m now doing rehab, both occupational therapy and IOT as well.” The prime minister said his rehabilitation exercises “are going extremely well,” adding, “so at this point in time, I can say, both mentally and psychologically and also physically, I’m doing much better than my ailment [would] suggest. “And I thank God over and over for his many, many blessings and praise from all those who have been praying for me,” he said. (Excerpt from CMC)
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new report Tuesday suggests that international trade that is ordered or delivered online quintupled in two decades in Latin America and the Caribbean to nearly US$90 billion and is rapidly becoming a powerful engine of growth across the region. The report released by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB); the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the World Bank Group says that digital trade is creating new opportunities for businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs while helping countries compete in an increasingly-digital global economy. The report ti-
tled ”Digital Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean: Connecting Markets, Powering Growth” examines how digital technologies are reshaping trade across the region and identifies policies needed to unlock their full potential and boost growth and competitiveness. The region’s exports of digitally-delivered services nearly quintupled from US$18.5 billion in 2005 to US$87.7 billion in 2024 underscoring the growing importance of digitally-delivered services to the region’s trade performance and economic growth. “Latin America and the Caribbean countries have
substantially increased their exports of digitally-delivered services in recent decades, but there is still significant potential to expand them further,” said Fabrizio Opertti, manager of the Productivity, Trade and Innovation Sector at the IDB. “To realise this untapped potential and boost productivity, countries across the region need to improve connectivity, modernise regulatory frameworks, streamline and digitalise border procedures, reduce information barriers through stronger trade promotion, and strengthen the digital capabilities of firms and workers.” (Excerpt from CMC)
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Diplomacy stumbles with postponement OILNEWS OIL NEWS of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
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il prices jumped more than two per cent on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose US$2.90, or 2.77 per cent, to US$107.51 per barrel as of 2313 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose US$2.27, or US2.27 per cent, to US$102.32 per barrel. Prices had initially risen more than three per cent at market open. Saudi Arabian State media on Sunday released video footage of damage to homes and a mosque from what it said was a Houthi attack on the country’s southern Jazan province. The Houthis said they had also struck a Saudi military base in a neighbouring province. A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile, causing a fire and forcing the crew to be evacuated, the British maritime security agency UKMTO said on Sunday. Iran said one person was killed and four crew wounded aboard an Iranian commercial vessel struck off its coast. Oil prices had been expected to rise today amid growing concerns about risks to supply from Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, whose East-West oil pipeline was shut on Friday by a drone strike that originated in Iraq. The loss of the pipeline, which helped Saudi Arabia re-route its exports avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, threatens up to four per cent of global oil supply. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis had reached the strategic island of Perim on Friday, moving to tighten their control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another key oil transit lane that has been shipping four-five per cent of global supply in recent months. Oil surged eight per cent higher on the week owing to the disruptions, rising above US$100 for the first time since July. “Looking ahead, unless this week’s talks in Oman produce something operational — or the East-West pipeline is brought back online quickly — the risk is that crude oil continues to extend its gains toward the US$119.48 high of early March,” IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note on Sunday. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X later on Sunday, however, that a scheduled meeting today in Oman between Gulf countries and Iran to discuss the Strait of Hormuz had been postponed. No peace talks have been held in the war, launched six months ago by the United States and Israel, since an interim agreement in June collapsed after a few weeks.(Reuters)
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iddle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into today with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region’s two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global energy supplies. Oil prices jumped as markets reopened today, following developments that threaten supplies from the world’s biggest exporter, Saudi Arabia, which kept a key 1200-kilometre (745-mile) east-west pipeline closed throughout the weekend after it was damaged in drone strikes on Friday. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the near term faded when Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, posted late Sunday that a regional meeting scheduled for today had been postponed “in the interests of consensus”. Iranian officials had said they would attend that gathering with Gulf Arab States to present an agreement with Oman on governing shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars news agency cited an Iranian Foreign Ministry official as saying that the Oman meeting was postponed at the request of some regional countries in
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, September 6, 2026 (Reuters/ Stringer)
a decision jointly made by Tehran and Muscat. The official said Iran would coordinate with Oman to determine a suitable date for holding the meeting. The postponement came on the heels of Saudi Arabia’s decision to shut down, at least for now, its pipeline that has served as the main route for Middle East oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Strait continued to pose risks for oil shipping, with the British maritime security agency UKMTO saying on Sunday that a vessel had been struck by a projectile as it moved through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and forcing the crew to be evacuated.
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leaders’ annual summit in New Delhi, the official Xinhua news agency said. ‘Greater BRICS’ nations should further cooperate, maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains, and cultivate an integrated market, Xi told the summit’s closing session. China will take the lead in establishing a BRICS AI Open Source Zone to promote cooperation on large language models, AI training, and an open AI ecosystem, Xi added. He also proposed a BRICS Special Economic Zone partnership and said China would host a BRICS Service Trade Forum next year to boost trade and investment ties. (Excerpt from Reuters)
supply could be jeopardised, on top of the millions of barrels a day already lost to the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Houthi in Yemen have been advancing along the Red Sea coast is part of the biggest eruption of fighting in Yemen for years. Their advance and their attacks on Saudi Arabia pose a new dilemma for Washington, which wants to support its Saudi allies and protect shipping but is wary of joining war on another front. The Houthi attacks have also left Gulf States with a difficult choice: accept growing economic pain or engage with Iran. (Excerpt from Reuters)
6 dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
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Xi pushes ‘Greater BRICS’ economic ties to give bloc larger global role hinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging econo mies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development. Cooperation in areas from politics and security to economics and finance are the main focus areas of the grouping, with 2026 chair India and 2027 chair China seeking wider partnership to boost its global clout. The success of the “Greater BRICS Initiative” depends on laying a solid foundation for pragmatic cooperation, Xi told the
Iran, for its part, said one person was killed and four crew wounded aboard an Iranian commercial vessel struck off its coast. Oil prices surged above US$100 last week for the first time since July. The politically-sensitive retail price of diesel fuel in the United States rose on Sunday to another all-time high above US$6.20 a gallon. Traders and Saudi oil buyers told Reuters on Sunday that Riyadh has enough oil stored at its Red Sea port of Yanbu to maintain exports for just five to seven days if the pipeline struck on Friday remains shut. After that, as much as four per cent of global oil
Aerial view of the capsized vessel partially submerged in dark blue waters [Indonesian Navy photo]
ix persons have died and 107 have been rescued from a capsized Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, authorities have said. Another 130 persons are still missing after contact was lost with the <<<Virgo Transport8>>>> ship, as it encountered bad weather. The ferry was travelling from Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin and was last reported to be about 150 kilometres (93 miles) south of
Banjarmasin around 02:00 on Sunday (18:00 GMT on Saturday). Ships and a helicopter have been deployed to the scene, with 280 personnel taking part in a search and rescue operation. All vessels in the area of the Java Sea have been alerted to report any signs of passengers. There were 213 passengers and 30 crew members on board the 390-foot (119m) ferry. (Excerpt from BBC News)
Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of “escalation” after strikes near border
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oland and Ukraine have accused Russia of “escalation” following Russian strikes on a train close to the two countries’ border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border train station nearby around the time the train was hit, Ukraine’s rail operator said Sunday. Poland and Ukraine said
a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train was struck just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Polish border, but there were no reported casualties. That attack took place while a diplomatic train containing Johnson and “security advisers from several EU member states and former European leaders”, as well as another train with Petraeus on board, were at Yagodyn station. The operator did not say
how far the officials were from the train that was attacked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow had “deliberately” struck the locomotive. Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland are a conduit for much of the military and humanitarian aid sent by Western allies. “The escalation of actions by the Russian Federation is becoming a fact, and its
examples are increasingly close to our border,” Polish President Donald Tusk said on X following a security meeting on Sunday. Tusk warned of the danger of increasing use by Russia of jet-powered longrange strike drones, which are significantly faster and harder to intercept than earlier propeller-powered craft. (Excerpt from Al Jazeera)
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DAILY HOROSCOPES Choose creativity over deception. How you use your gifts will make a difference today. Focus on opportunity. Abide by the rules, and keep everyone’s best interest in mind.
(March 21-April 19) Refuse to let stubbornness put you in a defensive position when what’s necessary is living up to your expectations and pleasing yourself, not trying to impress others. Choose peace over chaos.
PICKLES
(April 20-May 20)
(May 21-June 20)
Welcome change with open arms. Reflect on what no longer serves a purpose, and replace it with something meaningful. Take responsibility for your life and how you choose to live.
Invest more time and money in your surroundings. Put comfort and convenience at the top of your list, and build an environment that offers peace and tranquility.
PEANUTS (June 21-July 22)
Push back if someone tries to manipulate you. Do what’s best for you and don’t look back. Living in the past or letting someone decide your fate will lower your self-esteem.
(July 23-Aug. 22) Act on behalf of those who can’t. Make your words resonate with the powers that be, and choose to express your concerns with passion and strength. Distance yourself from situations that are risky.
CALVIN AND HOBBES
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Take the road less traveled. Discover what motivates you most, then exhaust resources. A change of scenery will ignite your imagination and encourage you to explore unusual possibilities.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
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Take precautions, check facts and figures, and avoid scammers and pressure tactics. Trust your instincts; remove yourself from situations that have the potential to turn sour.
(Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Perfection comes at a price. Don’t let hard work and discipline scare you. How you handle money, responsibilities and health issues will determine who you attract.
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Talk less and do more. Price out your plans and get started. Turn your vision into an opportunity to pursue your dream. Display your attributes, skills and knowledge for all to see.
LAST PUBLISHED WORD – LEAGUES
SOLUTION FOR LAST PUBLISHED PUZZLE
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Rethink your plans. A change may be your ticket to freedom, but consider the emotional, physical and financial cost before making a move. A professional opportunity is apparent.
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(Feb. 20-March 20)
You’re in a better position than you realize. Regroup, rewind and regenerate what’s always worked for you, and discard what hasn’t. Recognizing your strengths and applying more time and energy to something that encourages greater stability will lead to benefits
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Leung wins 4th leg of Keep Fit Race Series
Alexander Leung claimed victory in Race Four of the Keep Fit Race Series on Sunday
The top six from Race Four of the Keep Fit Race Series
A section of the peloton in work mode along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway
lexander Leung claimed victory in Race Four of the Keep Fit Race Series on Sunday, September 13, collecting 10 points as the competition moved to the Linden-Soesdyke
Club. The recorded race time was 2:12. The approximately 60mile course started at the Glass Factory Junction and took cyclists approximately 30 miles to a designated turning point. Riders then
points. Aaron Newton completed the top six, earning one point. The race had been scheduled for a 07:00h start, with organisers encouraging riders to prepare for the distance and
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Highway. Segun Hubbard finished second to earn seven points, while Devendra Sahadeo placed third for five points in the event hosted by the Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycling
made the return journey along the highway to finish at the Linden Highway Police Outpost. Robin Persaud secured fourth place and three points, followed by Andre Greene in fifth with two
demands of the out-andback highway route. Leung emerged with the largest share of the points available from the fourth race, ahead of Hubbard and Sahadeo, who completed the podium.
Elite League
Western Tigers roar back to rout Camptown; Fruta edge Ann’s Grove
Western Tigers midfielder Jamal “Jam Jam” Fraser on the ball during their match against Camptown FC at the GFF National Training Centre, Providence
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estern Tigers registered their first victory of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Season Eight campaign after recovering from an early setback to defeat Camptown FC 4-1 on Saturday at the National Training Centre (NTC), Providence, East
Bank Demerara. Jamal Fraser, Hakeem Legall, Michael Oie, and Rondel Peters scored for Western Tigers, who responded strongly after Marlon Bethel handed Camptown the lead in the opening minute. The result allowed Western Tigers to rebound
from their 1-0 loss to the Guyana Defence Force in their season opener last weekend. Camptown made a dream start when Bethel found the net in the first minute, but their advantage was erased when Fraser equalised in the 13th. Legall completed Western Tigers’ first-half turnaround with a goal in the 38th minute, sending his team into the break with a 2-1 advantage. Camptown’s chances of mounting a comeback suffered a further setback in the 61st minute when Eusi Phillips was dismissed after receiving his second yellow card. Western Tigers used their numerical advantage to take control of the contest. Oie extended the lead in the 72nd minute before substitute Peters completed
Part of the action between Fruta Conquerors FC and Ann’s Grove (Elite League photos)
the 4-1 victory in the 87th. In Saturday’s opening match, Fruta Conquerors secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ann’s Grove United. The teams remained lev-
el throughout the first half, but Jermain Harry broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart. His 48th-minute strike proved to be the deciding goal as Fruta Conquerors protect-
ed their advantage to secure all three points. The Elite League continues on Sunday night with another double-header at the National Training Centre.
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GAPLF hosts successful anti-doping educational session ahead of FESUPO
Dr Karen Pilgrim sharing information with powerlifters during Saturday morning’s anti-doping educational programme
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he Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) on Saturday morning successfully hosted an anti-doping educational session at the National Racquet Centre, facilitated by Chairperson of the Caribbean Regional AntiDoping Organisation (CARRADO), Dr Karen Pilgrim. Athletes who are set to represent the Golden Arrowhead at the South American (FESUPO) Powerlifting Championships in Chile from September 18-28, along with two coaches who will be the first locally-based officials to take part in an International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Coaching
Course, participated in the very successful programme. Dr Pilgrim, who is a very experienced sports administrator and has been conducting similar anti-doping sessions with other sporting disciplines, was accompanied by three Doping Control Officers, who led various sessions – Stacey Cadogan, Deion Nurse, and Nalini McKoy. The very interactive session sought to educate the participants on the guidelines that are in place for clean sport by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as well as the CAR-RADO and the WADA Code. Among the areas discussed were 1. Values - ex-
plaining that the core of anti-doping is each athlete’s personal values – integrity, honesty, dedication, excellence, courage, etc. Mantra – Play True; It starts with You! 2. Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) – the 11 things that can lead to an ADRV – some of which apply only to athletes (such as use); some of which apply to athletes and Athlete Support Personnel (eg trafficking, administering, complicity). 3. Doping Control Process – demonstration of the process that athletes undergo when urine is collected for anti-doping. 4. Whereabouts – explaining why whereabouts
Doping Officers showing how the urine samples collection process is done
info is needed for athletes to be tested Out of Competition. Athletes completed the local form for the last quarter of 2026. Additionally, anti-doping understanding rules are vital for fair competition, athlete safety, ethical integrity, and global consistency in sports. By applying these rules, WADA and its partners protect athletes’ rights, maintain public confidence in sports, and ensure that success is achieved through hard work and natural abil-
ity, not chemical enhancement. Guyana will be represented at FESUPO by 17 athletes and five officials. Two athletes would compete in the Men’s Equipped competition with the others contesting the more popular Classic competition. Four females form part of the contingent. The athletes and the categories in which they will compete are as follow: Navindra Tamasar (66kg Equipped), Franklyn
Brisport-Luke (66kg Equipped, Masters 11 66kg Classic M11). Classic Open – Demetri Chan (83kg); Meshach Alexander (83kg Junior); Joshua John (93kg); Olsen Batson (93kg Junior); Omali Vancooten (93kg) and Sereste King (105kg). Females Classic Open – Janice Savory (57kg); Keisha Abrigo (76kg); and Kezia Joseph (76kg); Masters 11 Classic (Female) – Nadina Taharally (76kg).
Antonelli wins again as Norris rues bad luck, Hamilton suffers DNF
Kimi Antonelli stretched his championship lead after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday
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ntonelli wins again as Norris rues bad luck, Hamilton suffers DNF Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The 20-year-old took advantage of Lance Stroll putting his Aston Martin into the wall to earn a free pitstop during a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) period before galloping to his eighth win from the 14 rounds so far. While fortune was on Antonelli’s side, Lando Norris’s luck was out. The
world champion was comfortably leading when Stroll crashed on the 14th lap. But Norris drove past the pit-lane entry just as the VSC was deployed. Norris stopped on the next lap and a slow front-right tyre change lost the British driver even more time. Having held a seven-second advantage over Antonelli prior to Stroll’s accident, Norris left the pits 13 seconds adrift of the Italian and, despite catching Max Verstappen, he was unable to find a way ahead of the Red Bull driver -- even though he claimed the Dutchman illegally ran
off the road in his defence of second place on the penultimate lap. Verstappen finished runner-up, 4.3 seconds behind Antonelli, with Norris third, just seven tenths back. George Russell crossed the line in fifth the British driver questioning Mercedes’ decision to move him on to a unique two-stop strategy to allow Antonelli to extend his title margin from 66 points to an eye-watering 81 with nine scheduled rounds remaining. Lewis Hamilton’s fading hopes of a title tilt ended early on when he retired with a brake problem. The seven-time world champion is now 101 points the equivalent of more than four wins off the championship pace. Norris is 106 points back. Norris headed into Sunday’s inaugural fixture at the Madring with two victories from his last three appearances and he led away from pole position despite Antonelli falling off the road twice in his pursuit of the British driver. Further behind, Verstappen was also off the
track as he defended from Hamilton on the opening lap. Verstappen moved ahead of Antonelli and Hamilton, but was ordered by Red Bull to give up the positions to avoid a stewards’ investigation. Antonelli reclaimed second and Hamilton third, but just moments later, Hamilton, hit with a brake failure, was falling down the order. And at the end of the sixth lap, Hamilton was forced to park his Ferrari the 41-year-old’s first retirement of the year and his bid of a record eighth world crown all but over. Up front, Norris was extending his margin over Antonelli and a championship comeback might have been on his mind. But disaster struck when Stroll crashed and the VSC was deployed. Could McLaren have foreseen the VSC and pulled their man in earlier? It is a question Norris might be asking his team at the conclusion of the race. Antonelli, Verstappen,
Lewis Hamilton has admitted his F1 title hopes are over following his Spanish GP retirement
and Russell all swooped in for fresh tyres. Norris came in at the end of the next lap, but a seven-second pit-stop followed, and he was now well adrift. Norris moved up one place when Russell stopped for a second time at the midway point. “Why did we pit?” asked Russell, who dropped to sixth before moving ahead of Red Bull’s Liam Lawson for fifth. “I think I could have held Norris off.” Norris began to demonstrate the speed in his McLaren that should have won him the race, and with 10 laps remaining he was within a second of Verstappen and just two
seconds behind Antonelli. Charles Leclerc, who had yet to stop, was holding up Antonelli, and when the Ferrari man eventually peeled in on the 49th lap, the top three were separated by only two seconds. But with overtaking next to impossible at this narrow street venue in the Spanish capital, Antonelli was able to keep his rivals at arm’s length to claim his second win in a week and put him firmly on course to drive into the history books by usurping Sebastian Vettel, 23, when he claimed his first title in 2010, as the sport’s youngest champion of the world. (Excerpt from ESPN)
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down. Eventually, the Tridents posted a competitive 158-7 in their 20 overs. Grimmond was the pick of the bowlers, snaring 3-28 from four overs while Erin Burns picked up 2-19 from three.
Bossing the chase
Shemaine Campbelle brought the Amazon Warriors Women close to the finish line
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he Guyana Amazon Warriors G(AW) Women have assured themselves of a spot in Wednesday’s Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) play-off following a dominant five-wicket victory over the hosts Barbados Tridents on Sunday afternoon. The Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to field first, going on to contain the Tridents’ Women to 158 and chasing it with an over to spare.
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Hayley Matthews was the lifeline of the Tridents’ innings, hitting a brisk 50 that got the home side off to a rapid start. Her ability to bat fluently was bolstered by an equally-aggressive Kiran Navgire at the other end, who ensured that her Captain never had to worry
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about the scoring rate. Navgire started the hitting in the sixth over, fol-
Tazmin Brits had a good knock, but missed out on a half-century
l o w ing Qiana Joseph’s premature departure for 15 off 14 in the fourth. Matthews and Navgire went on to hit six fours and four sixes between them for a healthy 63-run partnership off 42 balls, as the
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Barbados Tridents Women (20 ovs maximum) Qiana Joseph c de Klerk b Connell 15 Hayley Matthews (c) c & b SS Grimmond 50 Kiran Navgire c †Campbelle b Burns 38 Harleen Deol c Burns b SS Grimmond 1 Maddy Green c RMAU Grimmond b SS Grimmond 14 Suzie Bates not out 22 Pooja Vastrakar c Brits b Burns 8 Shawnisha Hector run out (RMAU Grimmond/†Campbelle) 4 Afy Fletcher not out 1 Extras 5 (w 5) Total 158/7 20 Ov (RR: 7.90) Did not bat:Cherry-Ann Fraser, Mandy Mangru † Fall of wickets: 1-20 (Qiana Joseph, 3.6 ov), 2-83 (Hayley Matthews, 10.6 ov), 3-87 (Harleen Deol, 12.4 ov), 4-123 (Kiran Navgire, 15.6 ov), 5-123 (Maddy Green, 16.1 ov), 6-134 (Pooja Vastrakar, 17.6 ov), 7-144 (Shawnisha Hector, 18.6 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W Shabnim Ismail 4-0-27-0 Shamilia Connell 4-0-25-1 Nadine de Klerk 2-0-26-0 Ashmini Munisar 2-0-18-0 Chloe Tryon 1-0-15-0 Sheneta Grimmond 4-0-28-3 Erin Burns 3-0-19-2
Guyana Amazon Warriors Women (T: 159 runs from 20 ovs) Eboni Brathwaite c Green b Joseph 22 Tazmin Brits st †Mangru b Fletcher 46 Erin Burns st †Mangru b Fletcher 11 Shemaine Campbelle † c †Mangru b Fraser 36 Nadine de Klerk c Green b Matthews 20 Chloe Tryon (c) 2 Realeanna Grimmond not out 6 Extras 16(b 4, lb 1, nb 1, w 10) Total 159/5 19 Ov (RR: 8.36) Did not bat: Shabnim Ismail, Sheneta Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar, Shamilia Connell Fall of wickets: 1-47 (Eboni Brathwaite, 5.3 ov), 2-81 (Erin Burns, 10.1 ov), 3-111 (Tazmin Brits, 14.1 ov), 4-136 (Nadine de Klerk, 17.4 ov), 5-152 (Shemaine Campbelle, 18.5 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W Shawnisha Hector 2-0-10-0 Hayley Matthews 4-0-22-1 Cherry-Ann Fraser 3-0-46-1 Qiana Joseph 3-0-29-1 Afy Fletcher 4-0-23-2 Suzie Bates 3-0-24-0
Tridents raced to 83 in 10.3 overs. After chopping and changing the bowlers in search of an answer, Chloe Tryon’s sixth bowling option in Sheneta Grimmond finally had the solution, sending Matthews back to the dugout for 50 off 37, brilliantly caught and bowled. Navgire did not shift gears after the wicket, going on to form an equally-valuable partnership with Maddy Green (14 off 11), costing the Amazon Warriors Women 36
runs off 20 deliveries. To the Amazon Warriors’ relief, Navgire finally had to walk back at the end of the 16th over after a well- played 38 from 29, including three fours and two sixes. Suzie Bates tried to hold the Tridents’ innings together with a belligerent 22 off 11 balls, but it was not enough to stop the flow of wickets in the death overs as the Amazon Warriors slowed their opponents
At some point, the Amazon Warriors innings with the bat became eerily similar to the Tridents’. The early wicket after a fluent start in this case was Eboni Brathwaite who slammed three sixes in her 22 off 15 balls before hitting one too many and being caught at long-on, off Joseph’s bowling. The second-wicket partnership flourished though, with Tazmin Brits and Burns putting up 34 off 28 deliveries. However, come the 11th over, when the Amazon Warriors Women were cruising at 811, Mandy Mangru’s quick-
mentum when Mangru replicated her brilliance behind the stumps to get rid of Brits after a composed innings of 46 off 41 deliveries, comprising five fours and one six. However, Campbelle brought her experience to the fore in an almost match-winning innings. Dropped on 16 off 9 by compatriot Cherry-Ann Fraser, who pulled off a full dive to her right, but could only get fingertips to Campbelle’s shot, the Berbician went on to craft an important 36 off 28 deliveries. But Fraser would get her revenge, removing Campbelle with a bouncer after being sent over the ropes twice in that over. The wicket boiled down to a mere consolation as Realeanna Grimmond came in with her team requiring 7 off 7. An ensuing wide ball brought the requirement down to six and then
Hayley Matthews hit an even half-century (CPLT20 photos)
ness behind the stumps paid off for the Tridents, catching Burns millimetres short of her ground. The third-umpire decision was lengthy, but Burns eventually had to depart for 11 off 15 balls. Shemaine Campbelle was the next batter in and got off to a rapid start off Joseph’s bowling. Surviving a sticky dot for her first delivery faced, Campbelle creamed Joseph for a boundary and a maximum. Another bump in the A m a z o n Warriors’ m o -
Grimmond slammed Fraser over deep midwicket to end the game in 19 overs with five wickets to spare. For the Tridents’ bowlers, Afy Fletcher claimed 2-23 off four overs while Matthews, Fraser, and Joseph had one scalp each. In the end, the victory did not change the equation much for the Amazon Warriors Women as they will go on to face the Tridents again on Wednesday from 10:00h as they compete for the other spot in Thursday’s final. By virtue of net runrate, defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders Women had taken the auto-
Sheneta Grimmond picked up three crucial wickets
matic qualification spot in the final.
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“Warrior Nation” shift support to Kensington Oval
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) games may be done and dusted in Guyana, but that does not mean that the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will go without support on the road. Fans of the franchise turned up early at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday afternoon to support both the men’s and women’s teams in their final league phase games of the season. The franchise experienced a mixed bag of results on the day (Jemima Holmes photos)
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Barbados Tridents defend home turf against GAW
Brandon King hit an unbeaten 44
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he vibrant reds, greens and golds of the Golden Arrowhead billowing in the night breeze – often intimidating but on Sunday night it was no match for the Tridents as they fought back on their home turf, both on and off the field. Sent in to bat first, the Guyana Amazon Warriors became the victims of another batting meltdown, so much so that their bowlers, who have been superb all season, were unable to save them on this occasion.
A first innings to forget
The Amazon Warriors might have been able to recover from Mavendra Dindyal’s early departure for just six in the third over. However, as AM Ghazanfar went on to secure a triple-wicket strike, it became the visitors’ undoing. Shai Hope lasted just two balls at his home ground before miscuing the ball to the short mid-
on area where Gudakesh Motie was happy to claim the regulation catch. But the over didn’t end there. A spritely Shimron Hetmyer came to the middle and immediately got an inside edge off the final ball of Ghazanfar’s over, the ball ballooned and Quinton de Kock claimed a simple catch to put the Amazon Warriors 3 down for just 15 runs. Glenn Phillips flexed his muscles against Motie’s bowling but it was soon of no consequence. Phillips, looking to free his arms after a few overs without a boundary, got height instead of distance off George Linde’s bowling and as such, failed to clear the ropes, with the catch being taken by Captain Chris Green at long-on. Phillips had the highest score thus far, hitting an almost runa-ball 24, inclusive of two fours and one six. The nightmare rolled o n as Dwaine Pretorius got an inside
edge off the very next ball, handing Linde back-to-back wickets and walking away with a duck. 48-5 at the half-way mark, there were serious concerns for the Amazon Warriors. That situation was only worsened by Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s need to play a big shot. The big swing offered the fielder around the deep square region another simple catch, as Miraz departed for 18 from 24 balls. Quentin Sampson appeared to be the visitors’ lifeline. He got in, did the hard yards, ran the singles and was finally adjusted enough to go for the big shots. He was successful on two occasions but it seemed as though his shot for four over deep third was a point of contention for Johann Layne. Layne finally had his revenge two deliveries later, as Sampson’s top edge only got so far as the wicketkeeper and he departed for 12 off 10. The debutant, Ronaldo Alimohamed, had no answers for Layne’s pace as the ball zipped past his bat, going on to rattle his
stumps for a duck. Romario Shepherd soon became the visitors’ last line of defence, but even he too struggled to get the ball away often. Soon enough, he teamed up with Captain Imran Tahir for a run-aball 31 partnership that got the team close to the 100run mark. But irony is a hell of a thing. On the same night that the Captain earlier celebrated his 100th game in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), his team found themselves bowled out for 99 in 18.1 overs. After Tahir was run out for 8, trying to eke out a quick single after some indecision, Shepherd was the last man to fall, a victim of a clear setup as Sherfane Rutherford came in for his first over of the evening in the 19th. On other days, they would be friends, but on Sunday night, Rutherford put the final nail in the coffin, having Shepherd caught for a run-a-ball 22. Ghazanfar ended with figures of 3-17 from four overs while Layne picked up 3-14 from two others.
Bowlers fight back
The Guyana Amazon Warriors stepped out of their regular approach with the ball. Pretorius, who usually takes the new ball, sat out the power play, making way for Veerasammy Permaul to open the bowling. In a glimmer of hope for the visitors, Permaul struck early, enticing Zachary Carter to go for the slog sweep which could not leave the circle and found the hands of Dindyal. By the sixth over, Miraz had castled de Kock for 3, in spite of being slammed for a pair of sixes in that over. Tahir brought out his trademark celebration in the very next over, having Rutherford caught out at long-on as he tried to clear the ropes. As the Amazon Warriors built up their hopes and those of their avid fans in the crowd, Shadrack Descarte picked up where
The Guyana Amazon Warriors finished the league phase with eight wins from 10 games
he left off on Saturday night, giving Brandon King the licence to express his aggression. Descarte hammered two fours and three sixes, racing to 32, before the overcast conditions that lingered throughout the day finally manifested in light showers. The Tridents hero could not continue his blitz much longer after the rain interruption, holing out to long-on. The Tridents had not need to panic though as King enjoyed the first over of pace served up by the Amazon Warriors in the
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contest to knock off the necessary 13 runs. King hit three fours and two sixes for an unbeaten 44 off 42, leading the Tridents home in 18.1 overs. The win was nothing but a consolation for the hosts as the points table remained firmly in place with the Amazon Warriors and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons set to face off in the 1-and-2 clash on Thursday, September 17. The Tridents will face the Jamaica Kingsmen on Wednesday, September 16 in the first eliminator of the play-offs.
SCOREBOARD
Guyana Amazon Warriors (20 ovs maximum) Glenn Phillips c Green b Linde 24 Mavendra Dindyal st †de Kock b Ghazanfar 6 Shai Hope † c Motie b Ghazanfar 0 Shimron Hetmyer c †de Kock b Ghazanfar 0 Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Descarte b Layne 18 Dwaine Pretorius c †de Kock b Linde 0 Quentin Sampson c †de Kock b Layne 12 Romario Shepherd c Ghazanfar b Rutherford 22 Ronaldo Alimohamed b Layne 0 Imran Tahir (c) run out (†de Kock/Descarte) 8 Veerasammy Permaul not out 0 Extras 9 (nb 1, w 8) Total 99 18.1 Ov (RR: 5.44) Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Mavendra Dindyal, 2.3 ov), 2-15 (Shai Hope, 2.5 ov), 3-15 (Shimron Hetmyer, 2.6 ov), 4-38 (Glenn Phillips, 7.3 ov), 5-38 (Dwaine Pretorius, 7.4 ov), 6-51 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 10.5 ov), 7-67 (Quentin Sampson, 12.2 ov), 8-67 (Ronaldo Alimohamed, 12.3 ov), 9-98 (Imran Tahir, 17.3 ov), 1099 (Romario Shepherd, 18.1 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W AM Ghazanfar 4-0-17-3
Gudakesh Motie George Linde Chris Green Johann Layne Shadrack Descarte Sherfane Rutherford
4-0-26-0 4-0-13-2 2-0-15-0 2-0-14-3 2-0-14-0 0.1-0-0-1
Barbados Tridents (T: 100 runs from 20 ovs) Brandon King not out 44 Zachary Carter c Dindyal b Permaul 3 Quinton de Kock † b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3 Sherfane Rutherford c Hetmyer b Imran Tahir 7 Shadrack Descarte c Alimohamed b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 32 Kevlon Anderson not out 8 Extras 3 (lb 1, w 2) Total 100/4 14.5 Ov (RR: 6.74) Did not bat: Chris Green (c), George Linde, Gudakesh Motie, AM Ghazanfar, Johann Layne Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Zachary Carter, 2.6 ov), 2-27 (Quinton de Kock, 5.4 ov), 3-36 (Sherfane Rutherford, 6.4 ov), 4-77 (Shadrack Descarte, 11.4 ov) Bowling O-M-R-W Veerasammy Permaul 4-0-14-1 Imran Tahir 4-0-32-1 Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4-0-25-2 Glenn Phillips 2-0-15-0 Ronaldo Alimohamed 0.5-0-13-0
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