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Low urges shelving of Wales gas
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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s motorcade in observance of Diwali 2025 made its way to the LBI Community Centre Ground on Sunday Evening. The “festival of lights” is celebrated each year representing light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. (NCN Guyana photo)
‘Come make Guyana your playground’
- oil services company urges investors
In a move to encourage new investors to join the growing oil and gas sector, supply chain manager of Saipem Guyana Inc., Diego Vicke, underscored that the government here has been reinvesting heavily in infrastructure to support the country’s rapid industrial development- a major plus for companies to come to Guyana and make it their playground.
Vickemadethecomment while speaking as a panelist at the recently concluded International Business Conference (IBC), held at
the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown.Thediscussion focused on “Energy Development to Strengthen National Industries, Build RegionalSupplyChains,and E x p a n d L o c a l Participation.”
“Go a little bit further than Georgetown, 15, 20 minutes, going to the other side,totheeastbank.Goand take a look at the roads, big roads, nice traffic lights. So,
th e g o v er n men t is reinvesting in all the infrastructureneededforyou guys to come and make this your playground,” Vicke toldthegathering.
He explained that the government has been activelyengagingtheprivate
sector and international partners on how to better p l a n a n d e x e c u t e development projects, particularly as new infrastructure such as the recently commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge and upgraded roads on the west bank continues to transform the country’slandscape.
Vickefurtherhighlighted Guyana’s rapid economic rise, describing it as one of the fastest-growing economiesgloballyinrecent years However, he reminded that Guyana has transformed from a once heavily indebted poor country (HIPC) to having one of the fastest growing economiesintheworld.
H e e n c o u r a g e d
b u s i n e s s e s a n d entrepreneurstoensuretheir o p e r a t i o n s m e e t international standards so they could effectively competeforopportunitiesin Guyana’s expanding energy industry
“So, we need to first of all, try to get all the quality control and quality assurance systems get the ISO, get certified, get international standards, get all the procedures, QA, QC, HSE, risk control, everythingalltheprocedures
in place. Make your team because sometimes what is happening is that, of course, the country manager of all the companies manages everything perfectly, but the companystillneedstraining. They need to do the quality control, document control, everything Then, start part
do
management systems,” he said.
Vicke continued, “Start l o o k i n g f o r t h e opportunities, and then you start participating, you will get better every single time. Requestfeedback:whatdidI do wrong? What is this? What is that? Focus, do not generalise. The people who do everything, do nothing. Youhavetoselecttwo,three, four niches Specialise in your subject, and like that, you’ll be able to raise the volume and see the opportunity that you have here.”
Vicke shared that when he is asked to point out Guyana on the map, he directs persons to the InternationalMonetaryFund (IMF’s) website, where he said they will get a better understanding of where is Guyanatoday
Moreover, the Saipem official stated that working
in Guyana is not the end of the road and highlighted neighboring countries that Saipem is also operating in.
Vickie said, “Saipem is presentinSuriname,present i n G u y a n a We d o maintenance and vessel work in Trinidad We are workingregionallyhere...”
Saipem is an Italian multinational specialising in engineering, drilling, and construction oil services company The company has
a
a Limited(EMGL)forseveral major offshore projects,
b
a installations work for Exxon’s Stabroek Block
developments.
Recently, the company announced it received authorisation to proceed with US$500 million work f
Guyana, the Hammerhead project.
followed the government’s approval of a Petroleum Production Licence (PPL) for Exxon’s US$6.8 billion Hammerhead project In April, Saipem announced that it had received Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP) agreement for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, And Installation (EPCI) works for the Hammerhead
Supply Chain Manager of Saipem Guyana Inc., Diego Vicke
project While the project was not approved at that time, the LNTP allowed Saipem to commence activities like detailed engin
On this Diwali holiday in Guyana, we extend warm wishes to all our brothers and sisters, especially those for whom this sacred occasion holds special meaning. As the nationgathersinprayerandreflection,ourcollectivehopeis simple, yet profoun, that the light of Diwali shines across thisland,piercingthedarknessthattoooftensurroundsus, andilluminatingeveryheart,everyhome,andeverycorner ofourshareddestiny
Diwali is more than a festival of lamps. It is a timeless call to rise above darkness — the darkness of greed, inequality,andmoralblindness.Itisareminderthatevena singleflamecanstandagainstthevastnight.Inacountryso richwithpromise—whereoilgushesbeneaththeearthand gold glitters in our soil too many still live in shadow Too manychildrenstudyunderleakingroofs,toomanycitizens struggle unseen, unheard. The true light of Diwali must reachthemtoo.
This is the deeper truth the festival compels us to face: the wealth of Guyana belongs to all Guyanese. Not to a chosenfew,nottothosealreadypowerfulandcomfortable, buttoeveryman,woman,andchildwhosehopesaretiedto thisland.Whenprosperityisshared,whenthelighttouches everyhome,thenandonlythencanwesayDiwali'smessage hastrulycomealiveamongus.
ThelightofDiwaliisnotboundbyreligionorritual.It transcends temples and shrines, reaching into the human spirititself.WhetherHindu,Muslim,Christian,Bahá'í,orof anyotherfaith,weareallboundbythatuniversaltruththat lightislife,thatgoodnessisstrength,andthatcompassionis themostsacredofferingwecanmake.Beneaththecolourof our skin, the pulse of our blood beats the same rhythm of humanity Webreathethesameair Weareonepeople. It is good to plan for oil and gold, for roads and skyscrapers. But let us remember not a drop of oil nor a pennyweightofgoldcanaddasinglehourtoahumanlife. Letus,therefore,investasdeeplyinoursoulsaswedoinour soil.Letthelightwekindleinourhomesbethesamelight thatburnsinourdailyconductinhonesty,fairness,andcare forothers.
ForthereisstillmuchdarknessinGuyana.Ittakesmany formscorruption,hypocrisy,selfishness,indifference.Some who speak the loudest about festivals of light are often the same who move in the shadows. Diwali calls on us to go beyondwordsandgesturestolivethelight,notjustlightthe lamps.Letdeedsreplacespeeches,lettruthreplacepretense. Guyana yearns for illumination, not only of streets and temples, but of conscience and governance. Let every Guyanese be a diya, a lamp that burns against deceit and despair When we let that light shine, no darkness can prevail.
On Monday October 20, 2025, Guyanese from all walks of life, including Christians, Muslims and Orthodox religions will join with their Hindu brothers and sisters to celebrate Diwali or Deepavali to symbolizeunityandtoshow that good will always triumph over evil not only externallybutinone'shearts andminds.
Itisanationalholidayin Guyana and is celebrated by Hindus performing a mélange of traditional activities with persons from across the religious and
participating in the festival.
worshipping,fastingandthe lightingofdiyas.Thousands of Guyanese will thronged the streets in Georgetown and other cities and villages inthecountrytowatchfloats andmotorcadeswithablend of colorful and captivating religious depictions, a psychedelic array of lights and music representing the various mandirs across the country.
Deepavali is one of the most important and celebratedHindufestivalsin Guyana. It is the festival of lights an ancient Hindu gala that is celebrated in autumn of every year It is
celebratedbyHindus,Sikhs, and Jains in India and elsewhere. About (0.4%) of India's 1.4 billion polulation identifies as Jains, making them the smallest of the country'ssixmajorreligious groups after Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. The main theme of the festival is the triumph of light over darknessandgoodoverevil. Diwali is a five-day festival oflights,celebratedbymore than two billion people around the world, particularly in countries, including Guyana with significant populations of Hindus,JainsandSikhs.The full story behind Deepavali is in the Hindu holy book called “the Ramayana,” which is frequently read aloudatthefestival.
The festival coincides with the Hindu New Year, and is traditionally celebratedonthe15thofthe Hindu month of Kartika, which is in late October to early November on the Gregoriancalendar
On this day, Hindus would pray and fast for spiritual and physical blessings. The spiritual significance marks the different historical events, storiesormythsandreminds all Hindus that the celebration symbolises the victory that light and
goodnessaremorepowerful than darkness and evil, knowledge more than ignorance, and hope over despair When light enters one's life, it is as if darkness hadneverexisted.
TheoriginsoftheDiwali festivaldatebacktothebirth ofMotherLakshmifromthe cosmic ocean of milk that was churned by gods and demons. On the third day of the celebration, Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity married Lord Vishnu and is invited into the homes of Hindus for the lighting of diyas. Diwali is one of the most popular stories told aboutthelegend,LordRama and his wife Sita who defeated the demon king Ravanna in the 15th century BC and returned from exile to their kingdom in northern India in the city of Madura bythenewmoon.
T h e r e l i g i o u s significanceofDiwalivaries regionally within India, based on Hindu philosophy, regionalmyths,legends,and beliefs. The Yoga, Vedanta, and Samkhya schools of philosophy share the belief that beyond the physical body and mind is theAtman which is pure, infinite, eternal and compassionate.
In the Jain religion, Diwali marks the spiritual awakening of Lord
Mahavira. In Sikhism, it is the gathering of Sikhs to receive their Guru's blessings and the freeing of their8thGurufromprison. The festival brings familiesandfriendstogether, and is observed by sharing thetraditionalIndiansweets, gifts and greeting cards to highlight the importance of sharing good things with others in order to express good will towards them; wearing of new clothes to symbolise a healthy soul inside of a healthy body; cleaning of houses and the installation of bright lights both inside and outside so that the spiritual goddess, Mother Lakshmi could enter; praying and fasting as a family, avoiding alcohol and attending services at Hindu temples Diwali refreshes the human spirit and mind and creates the atmosphere for a happy, prosperous and inspiring life. It restores reverence, removes the feelings of hopelessness, inspires optimism,andreinforcesthe beliefthatlightandgoodness willalwaystriumphoverevil and darkness. This traditional belief has been passed down from generation to generation Happy Diwali to all my HinduBrothersandSisters.
Sincerely,
Dr AsquithRose
The Cost of Concealment — A Nation Misled
DearEditor, A Pattern of Deception andNeglect
The recent revelation at the International Business Conference in Georgetown has confirmed what many citizens long suspected — that the Gas-to-Energy project, touted as Guyana's flagship energy initiative, has been mired in gross mismanagement from the verystart.A representative from Lindsayca disclosed that the site where the project is being constructed suffered f r o m s e v e r e s o i l deficiencies, requiring over USD100millioninremedial works. This staggering cost wasneverpartoftheoriginal project estimate and stems directly from the reckless decisions made by the currentadministration. Under the supervision and direction of Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo — who holds responsibility for the oil and gas portfolio — all warnings were ignored. No feasibility studies, no
geotechnical assessments, no environmental reviews, no due diligence The decision was made unilaterally, supposedly in the “interest of expeditious development,” but now taxpayers face a ballooning cost that has skyrocketed fromaninitialUSD500–600 million to well over USD 2 billion.
Deliberate Concealment andPublicDeception
This was no accidental misstep; it was a deliberate act of concealment The administration chose to mislead the nation, circulating false narratives that delays were due to arbitration with the contractor,wheninfactthey were scrambling to address the soil crisis quietly The truthonlyemergedwhenthe contractor's representative was forced to disclose it publicly
Even more alarming is that by the time these issues were discovered, crucial e l e m e n t s o f t h e project such as the gas
pipeline and 75% of the distribution network infrastructure were already nearing completion.
This eliminated any possibility of relocating the site, effectively trapping Guyana into an escalating cycle of wasteful e x p e n d i t u r e a n d dependence.
Loans had already been secured from the US EXIM Bank, yet the administration opted to keep these foundational failures hidden until after the elections — prioritising political convenience over national transparency AHistoryofCostly Mismanagement
This scandal is not an isolated event but part of a troubling legacy of mismanagement,deceit,and disregard for public accountability From the failed Skeldon Sugar Factoryprojecttothecurrent Gas-to-Energy fiasco, the same pattern persists: inflated prom
y, while ordinary citizens carry the burden—intaxes,inhigher costs of living, and in the erosion of trust in public institutions.
Call for Accountability andTransparency Guyana deserves better We cannot continue to endure governance defined b
government:
Publicly release all feasibility and geotechnical reportsrelatedtotheGas-toEnergysite.
Disclose the full cost breakdown, including any cost overruns and loan obligations.
Publishthedetailsofany arbitration proceedings and contractorcorrespondence.
Establishanindependent commission of inquiry to investigatedecision-making (Continuedonpage5)
Hinds Blinds Himself-PPP is a uniting force
DearEditor, Minister within the OfficeofthePrimeMinister, KwameMcCoy'sinatimely manner, highlighted that “Guyana has moved on while David Hinds remains trapped by failed ideologies ” (From his Facebookpost)Iseethatthe minister detailed that “Despite the massive and unforgivable failures of the PNC and its APNU remnants, David Hinds continueshistiredobsession with racial survival politics, clinging to an ideology that is as old as it is dangerous, still trying to convince a
modern Guyana that progressisathreat.” Accurate and to the point! And I now add my littlesay
For me, the likes of David Hinds are in the final stages of extinction. The 2025 Guyana Elections prove that most succinctly, with noticeable and unprecedented wins in a number of areas going for the incumbent People's Progressive Party/Civic Hinds and his ilk have disgusted the populace and once former allies are beginning to distance themselvesfromhimandhis
A Message of Light and Hope
kindofrhetoricandpolitics. For example, I offer up Pt. Ubraj Narine's Former Mayor's diatribe that exposed Hinds utterance when back in February of this year, he used “Using derogatory terms like “lick ** Africans,” “house slaves, ” and other inflammatory language to describe Afro-Guyanese who do not align with his political ideology ” The former, anti-PPP/C Pandit noted that “Hinds has crossed a line that no responsible leader or commentator should ever approach, (explaining that)
When leaders stoop to such divisive rhetoric against theirowncommunity,itbegs thequestion:Whatdoesthis meanforotherethnicgroups in our political party and country, especially IndoGuyanese and other minorities, if such figures weretogainpower?”
Well, thank God that Hinds is in rapid moribundity His party, the Working People's Alliance (WPA) existing only in name,isbereftofleadersand supporters.
Explicating on this kind ofmindset,MinisterKwame McCoy mentioned that
Humanitarian Mission
Guyana Inc. Wishes You a Blessed Diwali
DearEditor,
As the golden glow of Diya's begins to illuminate windowsillsandthespiritof j o y f i l l s t h e a i r, Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. (HMGI) joins the nation in celebrating the sacredfestivalofDiwali.We extendourdeepestandmost heartfelt greetings to the Government of Guyana, every family, every community, and every individual across our beautiful Guyana and the global Guyanese diaspora. May this sacred time bring you an abundance of peace, prosperity, and inner happiness.
Diwali, the revered Festival of Lights, is far morethanacelebration;itis a profound spiritual reminder. It symbolises the eternal victory of light over darkness, knowledge over
ignorance, and hope over despair The image of a single, small Diya courageously pushing back the shadows in a dark room is a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply with our workatHMGI.Itteachesus thatnoactofkindnessistoo small, and no effort to educateandempowerisever wasted.
At Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc., we have dedicated ourselves to being a steady and enduring lightinourcommunities.We firmly believe that the two brightest and most sustainableformsoflightare education and compassion. Ourlifeskillsandvocational training programs are carefully designed to do more than just impart knowledge; they are crafted to ignite a flame of selfbelief.Weseeitinthehands
of a woman learning a new trade,inthefocusedeyesofa youth mastering a digital skill, and in the dignified posture of a parent who can nowprovidefortheirfamily This is the true light of Diwali manifest in human potential—a light that does not flicker, but grows brighter with each life transformed.
Thisseasonofreflection would be incomplete without expressing our profound gratitude We celebrate the luminous contributions of our incredible donors, whose generosityfuelsourmission; our dedicated volunteers, whose selfless service is a beacon of hope; our passionate teachers, who patiently kindle the spark of learning; and our resilient students, whose journeys of transformation inspire us
daily Everystoryofsuccess that emerges from our centers is a collective victory, a testament to what we can achieve when we come together as a community united by a commonpurpose.
As we gather with our own families to exchange sweets and light our Diya's, let us also remember the deepercallofDiwali:tolook beyond our own homes and shineourlightforothers.Let this festival be a catalyst for us to extend a hand of friendship to the lonely, share our blessings with the hungry, and offer a word of encouragementtothosewho have lost their way Let us consciously seek to be the light that guides someone elsethroughtheirdarkness.
Just as the countless Diya'sacrossourlandscape\ (Continuedonpage6)
The Cost of Concealment — A Nation...
Frompage4 processes surrounding the project.
Commit to legislation enforcing transparency and public review before any future mega-projects commence.
“These (Hinds et all) ideological scavengers, parasiticinboththoughtand motive, continue to feed on resentmentanddecay,living offthetoxinsofdivisionand t
manipulation, and in that pitiful theatre of deception Hinds still performs, mistaking noise for intellect and bitterness for bravery, unable to comprehend that Guyana has long outgrown the racial crutches upon which his political career limps.”
Galling indeed!
I wonder what is going oninthemindofHinds.This is really the gist of what the minister and the erstwhile mayor want to know, and of course, I think I know the truth. Editor, the pertinent issue,asspelledoutbyUbraj and expounded on by McCoy, is that “If David Hinds can so easily belittle
Afro-Guyanese who disagree with him, what reassurance do IndoGuyanese and other ethnic groupshavethattheywillbe treated with respect and dignity under such leadership?” We all know that“Wecannotaffordtolet thiskindofrhetorictakeroot in our political culture Guyana's strength lies in its diversity and the shared aspirations of its people, regardlessofraceorpolitical affiliation.Leadersmustrise abovepettyinsultsandwork toward fostering unity and understanding.”
I dare say that the last results from our elections, and what is now happening across the various councils inthemanyregionsmustbe quite bitter for so many like
Dr David Hinds. He seems incapable of embracing reality Hisdelightwasandis rooted in divisive politics. He has little regard for any group,andwhenhisangstis raised, he stoops low and cusses out, even calling, as way back as in 2021 November, to “Undermine the enablers of the g o v e r n m e n t , t h e businesses;(as) dem (East Indians)doescomewithbig truckload Dem from Black Bush, but dem come ahPlaisanceMarketfuhsell; dem ain't from here ” MeaningthatAfroGuyanese must not only oppose the PPP/C Government, but even quit associating with IndoGuyaneseintheirdaily market life. What a thing to advocate?
O yes, as the minister noted,“Hemasqueradesasa defender of 'his people' while exploiting their historical wounds for personal survival, his rhetoricthickwitharrogance and self-importance, his mind imprisoned by the ghosts of the PNC/APNU andtheruinsofadiscredited movement that left AfroGuyanese communities impoverished,fractured,and forgotten.”
To Hinds, I say that he muststepoutofhisprisonof darkness and hatred. His imprisonment is volitional. Manyhavecrossedtheracial divide The racial demarcationhasblurredand is rapidly disappearing. He cannot 'pull that twine' any more, and the quicker he acceptsthatnationalhealing isheretostay,thebetteritis forhim.
Yourstruly,
HargeshB.Singh
True development rests not in political posturing or hiddendeals,butinintegrity, accountability, and respect for the citizens' right to know
Conclusion The Gas-to-Energy debacle is more than a technical failure — it is a moralone. Very much like the Skeldon Sugar Fiasco. The a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ' s
concealment of critical information and failure to conduct due diligence will remainburden-sometothe nation for generations to come.
This is not leadership. This is deception cloaked in development-speak, and it mustend.
Guyana'speopledeserve
governance that values their welfare over political expediency
Itistimetodemandthat our patrimony not be squandered away by those entrusted with the mandate tosecure“ourfuture”:
Sincerely,
Hemdutt Kumar
DearEditor, CRG is pleased to learn that there are plans in the works to renovate and upgradethedrainagesystem for the Capital. This will most likely entail improvements to our sea defences. In addition to this goodinitiative,itwillalsobe necessary for the current administrationtoreplacethe
Replacing the old underground infrastructure A contradictory tale of two banking systems in Guyana
underground infrastructure in the city that supports our water and sewage systems. These systems are usually a part of the larger water and sewage treatment systems thatshouldbelocatedonthe outskirts of the city Processing is necessary to produce an effluent that meets EPA standards for release into the surrounding
environment or for reuse applications that reduce the risk of water pollution and raw sewage discharges. To avoid added expenditure the underground infrastructure improvements should occur prior to further road repairs not in need of immediate attention.
Bestregards, Jamil
Changlee
Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc...
Frompage5
unitetocreateabreathtaking tapestry of brilliance, so too does our collective effort create a stronger, more resilient Guyana HMGI remains unwavering in its commitment to this vision. We are not merely building individual skills; we are cultivatingcommunity-wide confidence,compassion,and connection We are strengthening the very foundations of our society, oneempoweredindividualat a time May the divine radianceofthisholyfestival
bless your homes with unwavering peace and enduring joy May each flickering flame serve as a gentlereminderthatthrough dedicated service, empowering education, and heartfelt unity, we possess the power to brighten not only our own lives but the worldaroundus. From the entire HMGI family our staff, board, v o l u n t e e r s , a n d beneficiaries—we wish you andyourlovedonesadeeply joyful, prosperous, and spiritually enriched Diwali.
May this sacred season inspire us all to become relentless bearers of the light, spreading hope whereveritisneededmost.
As we celebrate Diwali 2025, let us be a light in the lives of others — spreading kindness, hope, and compassion May this season remind us of the true meaning of the festival: the triumph of light over darkness,goodoverevil,and knowledge over ignorance. Together, let us illuminate the world with love and positivity
DearEditor,
I am writing to express my profound concern and deep disappointment regarding a glaring contradiction in our nation's current trajectory On one hand, the Government of Guyana is actively and rightly encouraging all citizens to participate in the formal financial sector by openingbankaccounts.
This is a cornerstone of financial inclusion, empowerment, and the growth of a modern economy We are told that having a bank account is a step towards personal security, economic opportunity, and national development.
Ontheotherhand,weare confronted with the deeply alarming news that banking facilities for candidates of theWeInvestinNationhood (WIN Party) have been abruptly closed. This action creates a chilling and contradictorymessage.How canthegovernmentcredibly urge citizens to trust the
banking system with their savings and livelihoods when that same system can be weaponised to exclude and marginalise legitimate politicalactors?
This is not merely a political issue; it is a fundamental issue of rights andtrust.Toseverthisartery is to effectively stifle political competition and undermine the very foundations of a multi-party democracy
If these account closures are not based on clear, transparent, and universally applied legal or regulatory breaches, then they must be seen for what they are: a f o r m o f p o l i t i c a l intimidation and financial exclusion.
This sets a dangerous precedent.Ifitcanhappento the WIN party today, which group, organisation, or individual citizen might be deemed inconvenient tomorrow?
Therefore,Icalluponthe Government of Guyana and the relevant financial institutionsto:
1. Publicly clarify the reasons for the closure of thesespecificbankaccounts, providing a detailed and lawfuljustification.
2.Ensurethatallcitizens andlegalentities,regardless of political affiliation, have equal access to banking services, free from partisan discrimination.
3 Reaffirm, through concrete action, that the policy of financial inclusion is universal and nondiscriminatory Encouraging bank a c c o u n t s w h i l e simultaneously allowing the system to be used for political targeting is an untenableposition.Iterodes public trust in both our financialinstitutionsandour democraticprocesses. For the sake of our nation'seconomicfutureand democratic health, this contradiction must be resolved with urgency, transparency,andfairness.
Respectfully, JonathanSubrianEsq.
WPA's experiences better under Norton led coalition-Dr Hinds -says
Co-leader of the
Working People's Alliance (WPA),DrDavidHindssaid his party's political experiences are better under theNortonledcoalition,but as always, there is room for improvement.
In 2020, WPA parted ways with the David Granger led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition over what it said wereviolationsofgoverning principles of coalition politicsandthesideliningof the collective's smaller constituents.
The party later rejoined the coalition under the leadership of Norton to contestthe2025generaland regional elections. Though APNUwasdecimatedatthe polls, the party was able to secureoneofthe12seatsthe coalition has been assigned inthenationalassembly
The defeat was not only
at the national level, but at the regional elections as well. Hinds told a press conferencelastweekthatthe WPA was not part of the discussions regarding APNU's plan for the chairmanship of Region 10, where the party was badly beaten.
Hindswasaskedwhether his party's experience under Norton's leadership was similartothatoftheGranger led APNU+AFC He explained that WPA's relationshipwithAPNUwas electoral, and now that the elections are over, focus is nowonparliament.
"So, it is not unusual for us not to be part of the decision making on the election of the regional officers.Wehoweverwishto stress that during the campaign we were for the most part very much part of the decision-making
Co
leader of the WPADr David Hinds
process. We are also very active in the parliamentary group,"hesaid.
DrHindsadded,"So,yes ourexperienceaspartofthe Norton led APNU is much better than during the previous dispensation. Of course,thereisalwaysroom for improvement. In politics nothingisperfect."
In August of 2020,
still room for improvement
duringtheperiodleadingup to the publicationof the list, Granger cast aspersions on 'cardboard parties' which, in his view, did not deserve representationinthenational assembly Comingtoitsown defence, the WPA said that its contributions to the formation and evolution of APNU were “relatively formidable.”
“For a party without much material resources,” it s t a t e d , “ w e h a v e endeavoured to compensate in areas in which our strengthsaremanifest.“
In that regard, the WPA
noteditscontributiontoward the development of the APNU+AFC coalition's elections 2020 manifesto, participation on the campaign platform “when wewereallowed”,andinthe coalition's defence during thefive-monthpost-election standoff.
Thatbeingsaid,theparty registereditsdiscontentment with the fact that it was informed by media reports that APNU decided on its representatives for the then national assembly, with no prior consultation. It said thatitwasonlyinformedthat
its then chairperson,Tabitha Sarabo-Halley was selected asoneofthepersonsafterit wrote the PNCR General Secretary, Amna Ally to enquire about the state of affairs.
“We view this as uncomradely, disrespectful, insulting, a gross disregard for principle and, therefore, unacceptable,”theWPAhad stated The party then requested the removal of its two nominees from the APNU list for parliament and the Region Four Regional D
c Council(RDC).
Georgetown to get total drainage overhaul’
- as Pres Ali vows to 'rescue the capital’
Georgetown is set for a massive drainage overhaul as part of the government's wider plan to revitalise and beautify the capital, President Irfaan Ali announcedonSaturday Speaking at the commissioning of the new Cummings Lodge Water Treatment Plant, President Ali revealed that a comprehensivemappingand condition survey of every draininthecityisalreadyin progress.
“I've already directed that the full mapping and condition survey of every draininthecitybedoneand placed on GIS, ” the president said. “After that, we will launch a massive
drainage programme across every street, every alley, every single area in Georgetown.”
Ali said the initiative forms the foundation of his administration's broader effort to “rescue and revitalise Georgetown”, which includes upgrading housing,recreationalspaces, a n d o t h e r u r b a n infrastructure.
“Your government is actively pursuing the full rescue of Georgetown,” the president affirmed “We have to clean it up, fix it up, niceitup,andplaceitamong the most beautiful cities in thisregion.”
As part of this urban renewal drive, the
government will also conductdetailedmappingof housing stock and recreational facilities to guide sustainable urban planning and improve residents'qualityoflife. President Ali urged citizens to partner with government in transforming the capital. “The people of Georgetown will have choices to make,” he said. “We want you to walk this longjourneywithus.”
He stressed that revitalising Georgetown is not optional, but a vital component of Guyana's national development strategy aimed at building a cleaner, greener, and more liveablecapitalforall.
Essequibo woman
remanded for attempted murder of colleague
Atwenty-eight-year-old woman was on Fridayremandedtoprisonfortheattempted murderofhermalecolleague.
RemandedtoprisonisCinzlaEdwards,a part-time worker of Mainstay Lake, EssequiboCoast,RegionTwo.
She was charged with an attempt to commitmurder,ContrarytoSection103(c) ofthecriminalLaw(Offences)Act,chapter 8:01, committed on 30-year-old Ian Heartman, a construction worker of Mainstay Lake. Police did not disclose the circumstancessurroundingtheincident.
Edwards appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir She was not required to pleadtothecharge.
Remanded to prison, Cinzla Edwards
The prosecutor objected to bail and Edwards was remanded to prison. The matterwasadjournedtoOctober30,2025.
Riches and the riddle of poverty
Imagine a bakery owned by Sam
Every day, Sam employs Joe to bake bread. Joeworks8hoursadayand is paid $100.Now, let’s look atthebusinesssideofthings. In one day, Joe uses flour, yeast, water, electricity, packaging, etc.. Let’s say that all these materials and utilitiescost$50.Thenthere is rent, maintenance, equipmentwear,admin,etc. (overheads).
Let’s say that’s another $50.So,thetotaldailycostto SamisJoe’swagesof$100; ingredients and materials: $50; and overheads of another $50 This totals
$200Now,Joebakesenough breadthatSamsellsfor$500 in total that day So the total income (from selling bread) is $500. The total cost of production (all-inclusive) is $200. This leaves a profit (surplus) of $300.This $300 is what Karl Marx called surplus value It’s what remainsafterallthecostsare paid, including Joe’s wage. But here’s the key point: That $300 of profit only exists because Joe produced more value during his workday than he was paid for
oe’s labour created the value of the bread, and
though he was paid a fair market wage, the value of what he produced exceeded thatwage.Thatexcessvalue was taken by Sam, not becauseSamworkedharder, but because Sam owns the bakery This is the core of Marx’s idea: that workers generate more value than they are paid, and that extra value is taken as profit by thosewhoownthebusiness. In other words, under capitalism, profit is unpaid labour.Now,Joedoesn’town the bakery That’s Sam’s name on the sign. Sam is a decent fellow, often seen inspecting crusts or shaking hands with suppliers. Sam
DEM BOYS SEH
Follow de siren and end up in hospital
Demboysseh,anewfaddonestartonde roads, and yuh know how it go. What start smallnowturnfullblownwahala.
De law seh when yuh hear a siren, yuh mustpulloverandallowdevehicletopass. Sound simple, right? Well, in Guyana, simple don’t last long. Now, every time police, ambulance, or one government convoy switch on dem sirens, it ain’t just dem speeding. Whole heap a other drivers tekdechancetuh“joindeparty.”
Demboysseh,allofasudden,atwo-car convoy turn into a ten-car parade. And it don’t stop deh. People in cars, pick-ups, even lil’ motorbikes start tailing de siren vehiclelikedelawsehdementitledtuhride debluelightexpress.
Demspeedingdownderoadlikedemin some Grand Prix, while regular drivers watching dey life flash before dey eyes.De real irony is, de law supposed tuh make de roadsafer,butnowitnahsafenomore.
Everybodybusypullingover,tryingtuh get out de way, but de convoy behind still
cominglikehurricane.
Demboysseh,sometimesitlooklikede siren vehicle doing humanitarian work, but de followers just doing tourism! Yuh don’t even need GPS, just follow de flashing lights.Andifyuhtinkdatonlyhappenwith police and ambulances, think again Government convoys now full fashion show Sirens blaring, windows tinted, driversshowingoffdemspeedskills,andde nextthingyuhknow,alldem“fans”behind dem doh even realize dey creating road chaos.Onehandpullingover,deotherhand prayingyuhcarsurvive.
Dem boys seh, this fad needs to stop quick,quick.Sirensmeanttuhsavelife,not turn road into racing circuit. Next time yuh seeasiren,doderightthing—pulloverand lehdempass.
But don’t follow dem like dem float parade; dem create more hazard than what de law trying tuh fix. Guyana road safety don’tneedfashiontrends;itneedsense. Talkhalf.Leffhalf.
pays for the flour, the salt, the yeast. He pays the rent and keeps the lights on. All told,itcostsSamabout$200 a day to keep things running including Joe’s wage.
Torepeatforemphasis: ThebreadJoebakessells for $500. And the extra $300? That doesn’t go back to Joe. That’s Sam’s. It’s what’s left after the bills are paid.Samcallsitprofit.Karl Marxcalleditsurplusvalue. I call it the answer to why some are rich and some are not.And why poverty is not simplyalackofopportunity or initiative, but is also structural.
The story we often tell, or are told, is that with enough effort and hustle, Joe,too,couldownabakery We call it the “opportunity myth.” But the ladder we offer Joe is made of rickety wood.
Joe can’t buy the oven. He can’t afford to close the gapbetweentoday’srentand next week’s paycheck. He has a daughter She needs shoes. He has a tooth that aches when it rains.And he bakesthebread.
Meanwhile,Samopensa secondbakery
Hebuysnewovens,hires more Joes. Each one paid enough to stay, but not enough to rise. The profits stack like loaves at closing time.
This isn’t to say Sam is wicked or that ambition is a
sin. It is only to say that the world isn’t quite as even as we pretend Wealth isn’t always born of brilliance. It is often the fruit of ownership, not labour The man who kneads the dough makeslessthanthemanwho ownstheoven.
Opportunity,intheory,is a lovely thing But in practice, it’s often a door withoutadoorknob.Wehold it up like a lantern, but we forget who is allowed through and who is left squinting in the dark.If we want to understand poverty, we must stop treating it as a failure of effort. And if we want to talk honestly about wealth,wemustadmitthatit ridesonthebackofsomeone else’s work. Joe bakes. Sam profits.That’s the math. But the capitalist elites do not wish to admit that their wealth was created on the back of appropriating surplus value, which they didnotcreate.
The capitalist elites prefer stories of genius and grit, of risk-taking investmentsandinnovation. They speak of job creation as if it were a selflesspublicservice,rather than the means by which theymultiplytheirearnings. In modern mythology, the boss is the builder, the labourer is the burden. And so long as that myth holds, the system is preserved: the workers toil, the owners accumulate, and inequality
deepens.
We teach children that successisastaircaseandthat eachstepreflectsachoiceor a talent. But we rarely show them the elevator in the back, the one only a few are handed keys to. We don’t speakofinheritedcapital,of tax loopholes, or the quiet machinery of exploitation thatturnshumanlabourinto privateluxury
Instead, we scold the poor for their circumstances and celebrate the rich for theirextraction.
Ifamanwhobakescan’t affordhisownbread,it’snot a tragedy of laziness—it’s a failure of justice. Poverty is nottheabsenceofambition. It is the presence of a structure that takes more than it gives back, and then tells you the deficit is your fault. Until we reckon with that, no talk about lifting people out of poverty in six months will bridge the chasm between those who work and those who profit fromtheirwork.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
H@RD TRUTHS
Darkness has overtaken Guyana
On this day of light, darkness has overtaken and overwhelmed Guyana. Deep, dense darkness devours the hearts of some, too many Pick one, the flock is plenty Darkness surrounds and infests the houses of state; the higher the office the thicker the darkness. Theforcesofevil thatdominateinGuyana,do their damnedest to snuff out anyflickeroflightthatdares to signal its presence. PPP,
PNC, it doesn't matter; go high, go low, and it is the samesickness:itisthesame dark, pitiful, savage heart of Guyana that is on full exhibition all the time. On this Diwali Day, let all remember-from believer to outsider to observer-that lightalwayspiercesthrough darkness, and this is regardless how widespread it is There is an incandescence in light that nonumberofdarkspiritscan everchallenge,conquer So,
they hide and hurl poisoned
h concealed daggers. And
statesmen. Statesmen, or bondsmen to the devil? Bondsmen to all that is wrong about Guyana, and whereitisdriventoday
They have misled and mangled the minds of the Guyanesepeopleforsolong, and so easily, that they believe that they can do the same to all men, and get a w a y w i t h t h e i r
malignancies. Isaytheyare wrong. They are confident that they have everything going for them, all the resourcesofthestate,allthe powerofit,sothattheywill prosper despite their distortions, they will continue to have their evil ways notwithstanding their disfigured sinews, their monstrousessences. Istand before these evildoers and throw down the gauntlet before their faces. Do thy best. Try whatever works best. And the result will be the same: identification of the schemers, the falsifiers, the manipulators, the sorry cast of characters that blight this land. One stands out in thesuperiorlengthanddepth ofchronicsicknesses. There are others, the flunkeys and lackeys, and sickos and psychos,whowillreadilydo any vile, dirty deed for a dirty dollar I light a candle for them all, say a prayer, too. Notforsmitingtocome down on their heads. But that some little light will shine on them, soothe their tormentedsouls.
When one man, one nobodycitizen,cancauseso much anxiety in so many, then he must possess something that they all fear andhatewithapassion. The fact that so many of them
have to assemble, join their minds, and link their arms, to squeeze one man out of the public space confirms how much of what is right is missing in them taken individually, or when counted collectively I pray that they will find peace. That the truth tortures them lessandless,andthennotat all. It would be a great day for Guyana and Guyanese. ThenthelightofDiwalican beeveryday
What example do these twisted deceivers set for those now coming up, and the youthful ones already within their sphere of influence, those beholden to them? Guyana is a country ofuntoldamountsofoil,and there is this sticky, sickly, oilinessthatoozesoutofthe pores and breath of those whocallthemselvesleaders, who are looked upon as models. It is better to be dead,thantobeledbythose whoareconstitutedthatway Nomanisanisland. Noman isinfallible. Butnoman,not one,shouldmakesuchafool of himself With what objective in mind? Seeking to strangle light will always beafailedventure. Foreven when there are high-fives and celebrations in the nervous belief that a human pestilence finally has been
gotten rid of, it is then that their real terrorising and haunting begin. There will benorestfortheseevildoers who hold themselves out as leaders for the good of the people. Icongratulatethem on leading the gullible and vulnerabletowalkrightinto theirtraps.
This is where Diwali 2025 finds Guyana. The darknesshangslikeashroud overtheexistenceofcountry and citizens. For those whoseheartsarepurifiedby divine light, with deeds to match, I petition for the clean, unfiltered light of above to shine through. As for those who have made darkness their spirit, may that foul wind pass by in time, and may better men and women be the result. May the blessed light of Diwali descend and remain on all. Not one Guyanese excluded. Notoneforeigner orstrangerbeleftoutsideof that glorious light. Amen. Om.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
New Amsterdam to celebrate th134 anniversary in November
The Mayor and Town Council (M&TC) of New Amsterdamisgearingupfor the much-anticipated Town
Day 2025, with an assortment of events in observance of the town's 134thanniversary
Customarily, the town day activities, which culminate with its popular street fair, fall mid to late October This year's edition, however, will see some notable adjustments to not only the schedule, but the layout of events, organisers haveconfirmed.
In an update to the citizensofNewAmsterdam,
Mayor, Wainwright McIntosh conveyed that the town day committee was unable to navigate the unforeseen circumstances
H e p o s i t e d t h a t notwithstanding the setbacks,thecelebrationwill be“onewithadifference.”
“As a result of circumstances beyond our control, we were forced to reworkourdatescomingout of our calendar of activities. This year's town day celebrationisnowshiftedto themonthofNovember,”the mayorannounced.
Though the formal town week will kick off on the weekend of November 22, the commit
activitiesintheleadup. Town day committee chairman, Deputy Mayor, Kirk Fraser unveiled the official theme, 'Rooted in nature: our town, our home, c l e a n , g r e e n a n d w e l
n d summarised the basis for its conceptualisation.
“Thisyearweareplacing specific emphasis on the environment, because we know that in the advent of climate change, we have to ensure that our environment is taken care of. So, our theme this year is the foundation of care for our environment.”
On September 26, citizens participated in the first ever food festival, which crowned New Amsterdam Secondary School as its inaugural champion. The festival had
Man arrested at Itaballi for possession of suspected cannabis
commendable participation, and was deemed a massive success Riding on this positive momentum, Fraser announced that it will now featureaspartoftownweek inthefuture.Intherunupto townweek,othereventslaid outbythedeputymayorare:
October 19 – Barbecue, Stanleytown
October 22 – Essay-
writing Competition for Grade Six students at the NewAmsterdamTownHall
October 24 – All White Party,LeisureInn
November 8 – Mayor's Cup Inter-ward Football Competition
November 13 & 14 –
STEM Competition for SecondarySchools
November 15 – 'Big People Party' In the Gap, Stanleytown
November 21 – Street
Exhibition
November21–AllBlack Party, New Amsterdam StellingRoad
November 22 – Street Fair, Main Street of New Amsterdam
N o v e m b e r 2 8 –Basketball Competition, NewAmsterdam Basketball Court
On November 29, the curtains on this year's celebration close with an exotic 'Blue and Anything' party
The variety of activities aligns with the committee's aim to blend culture, e
entertainment.
Mayor McIntosh disclosed that it was former mayor, Errol Alphonso who back in 1994, birthed the concept of town day celebration This unique
Guyana's oldest town has been maintained along generationsofmayorsofthe municipality, and is wellpositioned as one of the premier annual occasions within Region Six. It serves as a stimulus for the town's economy, and pulls together citizensofeverybackground
inaveryfestiveaura.
“This town day became an annual feature, where we as a municipality, engage both the private and public sector, citizens at large. We engage these individuals, these companies, entities to be a part of our celebrations as a town,” the mayor affirmed.
The suspected narcotics wereseizedandthemanwas informed of the offense and arrested The suspected cannabiswasweighedinhis presence and amounted to 27 6 grams and was subsequently lodged as evidence.
The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
Ranks of the Guyana PoliceForcestationedatthe Itaballi Police Checkpoint, Region 7, on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man, following the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabisinhispossession. Reports indicated that at about 07:20hrs, ranks were inspecting vehicles passing through the checkpoint, whenamotorcararrivedand wassearched. What was suspected to benarcoticswasfoundanda passenger admitted it was his.
Deputy Mayor and Town day committee chair, Kirk Fraser
Mayor of New Amsterdam, Wainwright
President calls for moral renewal, civic education drive across Guyana
President Irfaan Ali is urging the nation's religious andsocialinstitutionstojoin forces with government to rebuild Guyana's moral and civic foundations, warning that faith leaders must take an active role in tackling socialdecay Speakingatthe commissioning of the Cummings Lodge Water TreatmentPlantonSaturday, PresidentAliannouncedthat his cabinet has been instructed to craft a national programme that directly engages churches, mosques,
community groups in promoting discipline, responsibility, and civic
pride, the Department of PublicInformationreported. “I have asked cabinet to
work on a programme to engage our churches, mosques, and temples on a plan to deal with social challenges in our society, a plan for civic and moral education, a plan to build quality citizens in Guyana,” PresidentAlideclared.
Hesaidtheinitiativewill supporteffortstodiscourage harmful habits such as gambling, while promoting respect, responsibility, and communityspirit.
In a firm message to faith-based leaders, the president stressed that their
involvement is not optional. “These entities have a responsibility to start now,” hewarned.“Ifyoudon'thelp to fix it, we will have to fix you.” Dr Ali reminded that religious leaders have long servedasmoralanchorsand must now play a renewed, activeroleinshapingvalues, especiallyamongtheyouth.
“ G u y a n a ' s transformation is not just aboutroadsandbridges,”he said. “It's about building citizens of character people with strong moral grounding, discipline, and purpose.”
The head of state emphasised that the nation's progressdependsnotonlyon economic development, but also on moral renewal, callingonfaithcommunities toleadthechargeinshaping a more responsible and unitedsociety
NewRegionFivechair eagertotransformregion
Twenty-eight-year-old
Recardo Phillips, the new regional chairman of Region Five (MahaicaBerbice), is to date the youngest ever to assume that role, and already, he is focused on piloting his region through significant advancement across all sectors.
Phillips' nomination as thechairmanonOctober10 was successful when the RDC conducted its elections of regional councilors.
Undaunted by the hefty responsibilities of his new role,Phillipsisconfidentin his preparedness to take chargeofthepredominantly agricultureregion.
“ItismybeliefthatIam well-equipped for this new role as regional chairman, since I am very familiar withthisregion,beingborn and raised here, and having worked for a number of yearsinthisregioninarole which allowed me to travel the length and breadth of this region,” he told KaieteurNews.
Phillips endeavors to emulate the strides of outgoing chairman, Vickchand Ramphal, particularly with regard to accountability and transparency-traits he lauded as defining of his predecessor
A graduate of the Bishop's High School, Phillips later attended the UniversityofGuyana(UG), where he successfully pursued a degree in civil engineering. His relevant qualifications paved the path for his employment as civil engineer at the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development,aswellasfor his region's RDC His professional experiences
Region Five new chairman, Recardo Phillips
stretched even beyond Region Five, all the way to Region One (BarimaWaini), where he served as its regional engineer and programmemanager He will lead the region alongside vice-chair Kleon Lindey, and pledges to upholdgoodstewardshipof the 18-member RDC and theentireregion.
“I plan to hold all programmes of the RDC accountable so that the people can get value for their money and the people can see tangible benefits of governmental investments in the region, and being transparent in the implementation and execution of the various projects which will be rolling out in the coming years.”
TheHesaidhisvisionis to transform both the physical and institutional framework of Region Five toallowfortheefficientand reliabledeliveryofservices from all sectors of governmenttoeverycitizen there.
Thistransformationwill be modeled by his four philosophies; inclusivity, equity, accountability and shared prosperity, which he said will theme his tenure overthenextfiveyears.
For him, accountability ensuresthat“all
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President IrfaanAli delivering the feature address at the commissioning of the Cummings Lodge water treatment plant on Saturday (DPI photo)
Providence man busted with cocaine, cannabis in Reg. 9
According to the Guyana Police Force, ranks stationed at the Corkwood Police Checkpoint,RegionNine,wereconductinga routine police operation at around 07:45hrs, when they intercepted a minibus traveling fromGeorgetowntoLethem.
According to the police report, a haversackbelongingtooneofthepassengers
The haversack that was reportedly searched by police
was searched, where several plastic bags containing substances suspected to be narcoticswerefoundconcealedamongother itemsinthebag.
Thesuspectednarcoticswereweighedin the presence of the suspect and amounted to approximately 491.7 grams of cocaine and 1009.7 grams of cannabis. The items were sealed,marked,andlodgedasexhibits.
The suspect was informed of the offense andarrested.Heremainsinpolicecustodyas investigationscontinue.
USSecretaryofWarPeteHegsethpostedonhisXaccount Sunday that on Friday, under the direction of US President DonaldTrump,theDepartmentofWarconductedthestrikeon avesselitclaimsisassociatedwiththeEjércitodeLiberación Nacional (ELN), a Colombian far-left guerrilla insurgency group.
HegsethclaimedthevesselwasknownbyUSintelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling and was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics. The strike, he said,wasconductedininternationalwaters.
He compared the cartel to the militant terrorist organisation Al Qaeda, which he claimed uses violence, murder, and terrorism to impose its will, threatening the US’ nationalsecurity
“The United States military will treat these organisations like the terrorists they are — they will be hunted and killed, justlikeAlQaeda.”
Hegseth’s announcement comes shortly after Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an illegal drugleaderandsaidthattheUSwouldbecuttingitsfundingto thatcountry
HeclaimedthatPetro,whohaspubliclyvoicedhisdissent for the US’ boat strikes in the Caribbean, was encouraging massiveproductionofdrugsinfields“alloverColombia.”
“It has become the biggest business in Colombia by far, andPetrodoesnothingtostopit,despitelarge-scalepayments andsubsidiesfromtheUSAthatarenothingmorethanalongterm rip-off ofAmerica,”Trump wrote in a post to hisTruth Socialplatform.
TrumpsaidthatasofSunday,paymentsorsubsidieswould no longer be sent to Colombia, though he offered no further detailsonwhatthesepaymentsentailed.
“Thepurposeofthisdrugproductionisthesaleofmassive
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Miner wants probe into GGMC’s handling of Region 7 mining property saga
Amedium-scalemineris accusing the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) of breaching multiple mining regulations and ignoring decisions in favour of his operations on a plot of land next-door to a prominent
gold magnate in the Toroparu Backdam, Region Seven(Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The mining property is owned by Wallace Daniels, the uncle of Marvis Halliman who has power of attorney
The issue dates back to December 2012, when Danielsdiscoveredastripof unclaimed land located near property owned by the Alphonso family, wellknown players in the local gold industry After confirming the land was available,Danielsappliedto the GGMC and was granted the claim with no legal challenges or objections at thetime.
Notably, the Alphonso’s own river claims filed for in 2009, covering 34 claims along the Puruni River, one mile upstream and 300-feet inland on both sides, while Daniels’application,wasfor the 300-feet north and south of the river, adjacent to the Alphonso property A
tribunal chaired by Magistrate Allan Wilson heardthematterandinMay 2024, ruled in Daniels’ favour, stating that Daniels’ actions were neither injurious to Alphonso nor illegal.However,themining property became the center oflegalbattlesandthreats.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Halliman called for immediate ministerial interventionintotheconduct ofGGMC.
The miner said that for months, his operations have been facing injustice from GGMC over the mining property located on the left bank of the Mazaruni River, Toroparu Mining Area, in MiningDistrict#3.
He stated, “Even after Magistrate Allan Wilson gave a final decision in favour of Mr. Daniels, GGMC has refused to enforce that ruling. Instead, theyhaveturnedaroundand issued an ‘order to remove’ dated October 16, 2025, falsely claiming that we violatedRegulation98,with noevidencewhatsoever.”
Halliman noted that Regulation95oftheMining Regulations (Cap 65:01) says that once a decision or order is made by the
commissioner or a magistrate, it must be enforced immediately, even if someone plans to appeal, unless the high court orders otherwise. He pointed out that GGMC did not appeal the magistrate’s ruling and must therefore comply with it.
He contended, “It is not Mr. Daniels who breached Regulation 98, it is GGMC who breached Regulations 95, 97, and 98 by ignoring a lawfulmagistrate’sdecision, failing to enforce that decision as required by law, actingunlawfullybyissuing a removal order without evidence,andshowingclear bias in favour of another miner…”
The miner alleged that the situation represents “a clear case of administrative bias and corruption within thesystem.”
Halliman said, “GGMC officers have ignored the constitution, which protects propertyrightsunderArticle 142; disobeyed a court ruling; tried to use their authority to pressure Mr Daniels off his lawful claim.”
He noted that these actions serve to benefit others, while violating Daniels’ rights. As such, Halliman is demanding, “Immediate ministerial intervention into GGMC’s conduct; Withdrawal of the
unlawful order to remove datedOctober16,2025;Full enforcement of Magistrate Allan Wilson’s decision; I n v e s t i g a t i o n a n d disciplinary action against the officers involved; and compensationforanylossor damage caused by GGMC’s illegalactions.”
Further he noted, “This situationisnotjustaboutone miner, it’s about fairness, accountability, and the rule of law in Guyana’s mining
sector When a state agency can ignore the law and the courts, every miner and citizen is at risk. GGMC must be held accountable. Justice must prevail for Mr Wallace E. Daniels and for everyminerwhobelievesin theruleoflaw.”
This publication had reported that GGMC served Halliman a removal order, accusing him or persons acting under his direction of disrupting the peace in
contravention of the mining act.
He shared a copy of the letter dated October 16, 2025, issued by Mines Officer Alvin Graham and witnessed by GGMC Commissioner Newell Dennison, Deputy Commissioner Jimmy Reece, and Manager of MinesQuincyThom.
“It has been observed andconfirmedbytheMines
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Marvis Halliman
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat
GGMC Commissioner, Newell Dennison
LowurgesshelvingofWalesgasdevelopmentproject
…says land should be repurposed for solar power generation
Economist,ElsonLowis u r g i n g G u y a n a ’ s government to urgently reconsider its onshore gas development plans pegged for the Wales, West Bank Demerara site, in light of a recent revelation that US$100 million has been spent to stabilise the soil for the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project.
In an invited comment, Low said there can be no argument that the administration failed to conductcrucialstudiesofthe location to ensure it was suitable for such a massive undertaking.
Heexplained,“Thisland is unlikely to be suitable for anyheavyindustryassimilar
costly works will have to be done to stabilise any factories. This would mean theindustrialsiteatWalesis deadonarrival,withthejobs and economic growth promised a fiction of the PPP’simagination.”
The economist argued that the US$100 million figureismerelyafractionof the cost to taxpayers due to the poor site selection and government’s refusal to conduct comprehensive studies.Hepointedout,“The delays that are due to remedying the soil have resulted in a string of blackouts, each costing the nation valuable productive hours. This, combined with the cost of two power ships
and several used generators, all of which have remained in operation due to these delays, brings the annual cost to Guyana well above thecostofthefailedSkeldon sugarfactory.”
To this end, Low suggested that a thorough
governmenttorepurposethe remaining land atWales. He urged, “The government should conduct a feasibility study to repurpose the remaining land at the Wales
generation, as that will
construction than a largescaleindustrialpark.”
Theeconomistcautioned
that construction of any further gas projects on the site would require similar stabilisation efforts which couldamounttohundredsof US-millionsmore.
Low therefore proposed, “The government should instead reevaluate the cost e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f containerisation of gas versus a pipeline, which would provide more site flexibilityforanyfurthergas to energy projects.” During the third installment of the International Business Conference(IBC)heldatthe G
basically a gas process facility, which is easily can becomeabombatanytimeif it’s not done properly,”
Drakepointedout.
The Wales Development Zonehasbeenearmarkedfor a number of other “transformational” gas development initiatives, including phase two of the GTE project which encompasses another power plant and a second Natural GasLiquids(NGL)facility
October 14 and 16 this year, Chairman of Lindsayca, Nelson Drake disclosed that astaggeringUS$100million wasspenttostabilisethesoil at the Wales GTE project site—achallengethatsetthe massiveundertakingbackby 14months.
He went on to explain to delegates of the conference thattherewasliquefactionat the site which means that it was not fit for construction.
“The equipment that we’re putting on the site is
President Irfaan Ali recently said that government is considering the on-site construction of a fertiliser plant. GTE project head, Winston Brassington said, “We have room for a fertiliser plant, a glass factory, data centres, a second substation to Kalpataru,anareaforasmall industrialelectricityusers.”
TheGTEprojectaimsto reduce the cost of electricity inGuyanabyawhopping50 percent.Itisexpectedtoadd 300 megawattsof electricity initsinitialphase.Guyanais also poised to become a major producer of cooking gas, most of which will be
exported. The first phase is expected to cost close to US$2 billion, the country’s single largest project ever pursued.
Government previously intended for the initiative to come on stream in 2025 but construction delays not only pushedthetimelineback,but resultedinadisputebetween the government and the contractor Since its inception, opposition membershavebeenpressing government to release key documents and agreements for the project which continuetobehidden.
Economist, Elson Low
A
Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes' Day
(Jamaica Observer) The USbased National Hurricane Center (NHC)ismonitoringatropicalwave moving over the Windward Islands, according to its 8:00 am bulletin on Sunday
Heavyrainfallandgustywinds are anticipated as it moves across the region, but its fast motion is forecast to limit development over thenextdayortwo
Jamaica'sMeteorologicalService
is also advising that on Monday, National Heroes' Day, isolated morning showers are expected across eastern parishes; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy
Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected across central and western parishes and hilly areas elsewhere; otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy
T&T withholds support for Caricom's‘zone of peace' stance
(Trinidad Express)
TrinidadandTobagodidnot lenditssupporttoaCaricom statement calling for the Caribbean to remain a zone ofpeace.
The statement on Saturday indicated that Caricom heads of government met and discussed various issues on the regional agenda, including the increased US military build-up in the Caribbean and the potential impactsonmemberstates.
Itstated,“Saveinrespect ofTrinidadandTobagowho reserved its position, heads agreed on the following: theyreaffirmedtheprinciple of maintaining the Caribbean region as a Zone ofPeace,andtheimportance of dialogue and engagement towards the peaceful resolution of disputes and conflict. Caricom remains willingtoassisttowardsthat objective.”
Thestatementaddedthat Caricom reiterated its continued commitment to fighting narco-trafficking andtheillegaltradeinsmall arms and light weapons, which adversely affect the region They further underscored that efforts to overcome these challenges should be pursued through ongoing international cooperation and within internationallaw
The Caricom heads reaffirmed unequivocal support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
countries in the region and thesafetyandlivelihoodsof thepeopleoftheregion.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar virtually attended the 41st Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference oftheHeadsofGovernment of Caricom, hosted by Jamaica's Prime Minister and Caricom chairman AndrewHolness.
Last month, in her address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Prime Minister declared the Caribbeanwasnotazoneof peace.
Persad-Bissessar threw supportbehindUnitedStates PresidentDonaldTrumpand thanked him for the US military presence in the Caribbean, as she highlighted the murderous state of T&T and the pressing issue of illegal migration.
Both Barbados Prime MinisterMiaMottleyandSt Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves stated the Caribbean was a zone of peace, and used their UN addresses to emphasise the region's peaceful identity andtocallforade-escalation of military action around Venezuela However, Holness did not criticise the US and instead argued that theCaribbeanwillonlybea zone of peace with a united front against transnational crime. Persad-Bissessar had
delivered an assessment of the threats that plague T&T, noting this “tiny” island confronts conflicts that seriously threaten its stabilityandpeace.
ShealsospoketotheUS military presence in the region off the coast of Venezuela, acknowledging there has been objection to this. “The notion that the Caribbeanisazoneofpeace hasbecomeafalseideal.The reality is stark no such peaceexiststoday,”shesaid.
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles yesterdayissuedastatement callingonthePrimeMinister to explain her decision to “reserve” T&T's stance at Caricom, as she condemned herabsenceinaddressingthe countryoncriticalmatters.
Beckles noted PersadBissessar has allowed T&T to stand alone in Caricom, “reserving its position” on the region's collective statement on peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
“This diplomatic isolation raises serious questions about the Government'sforeignpolicy direction and the Prime Minister's understanding of regional security concerns,” shestated.
BecklescalledonthePM to address the nation on the state of the economy, national security, and account to citizens for her failure to engage in the budgetdebate.
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From page 18 amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc. Petro, a low-rated and very unpopular leader with a fresh mouth toward America, better close up these killing fields immediately, or the United States will close them up for him — and it won’t be done nicely,” Trump wrote.
In a tweet on Saturday night, Petro referenced a Colombian media report claiming that the US had killed an innocent man in a previous boat strike.
An RTVC report published on Saturday quotes the relative of 40-year-old fisherman Alejandro Carranza, who she says is one of more than 30 people killed in US boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea thus far.
Carranza’s cousin, Autenis Manjarres, identified the vessel depicted in a September 15 strike confirmed by the US, which killed three. She said that family members had seen the footage and believed the vessel was Carranza’s, and that it was in distress at the time of the strike.
“We are the descendants of fishing families, and well, he was there because he was a curious person, and he was there with the engines. They had broken down, and it’s just not fair that they were bombed like that. He was an innocent man who just went out to earn daily bread, so what we’re living through isn’t fair,” she said in the report.
Of the report, Petro tweeted, “The USA has invaded national territory with a missile fired to kill a humble fisherman and has destroyed his family, his children… The
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USA offended the national territory of Colombia and killed an honest, hardworking Colombian.”
On Saturday, Trump confirmed that a large drug-carrying submarine had been destroyed by the US military as part of its efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region, killing at least two.
Two deemed by Trump as “narco-terrorists” survived the US strike — the first known survivors of lethal operations carried out by the US in the Caribbean Sea since September 2. Two others on board did not.
In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that the vessel was navigat-
ing toward the US along a well-known drug trafficking route. US intelligence, he said, confirmed that the vessel was loaded with fentanyl and other illegal narcotics.
Two survivors, he said, were being returned to their two countries of origin, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution.
“At least 25,000 Americans would die if I allowed this submarine to come ashore… No US forces were harmed in this strike. Under my watch, the United States of America will not tolerate narco-terrorists trafficking illegal drugs, by land or by sea. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote.
Miner wants probe into GGMC’s handling of Region 7...
From page 19 Officer for the said district that you, or persons acting under your direction, have engaged in conduct contrary to the provisions of the mining act and the regulations thereunder, thereby disrupting the peace and orders issued previously,” the letter stated.
It further cites regulation 154 of the mining regulations which empowers a mines officer to remove, or cause to be removed, any person unlawfully occupying, or whose conduct is, “prejudicial to good order or proper working, from any claim, licence, or location within his jurisdiction.”
The letter outlined that
regulation 98 of the mining regulations provides for the protection of peace and good order within mining districts and authorises the mines officer to act in any situation likely to disturb or endanger the peace.
It was noted too that Halliman was previously served directing him to,
“cease unlawful operations, vacate disputed area, desist from interference, and you have failed and/or neglected to comply with same.”
The letter further orders Halliman to remove all equipment and personnel from the claim within 72 hours or face forfeiture and possible legal action.
VACANCY
VACANCY
After army coup, Madagascar's Gen Z demand a voice in
shaping what comes next
(Reuters) - Whenanelite army colonel joined Madagascar's Gen Z protests earlierthismonth,forcingthe presidenttofleethecountry, youth-movement leader Olivia Rafetison was happy tohavetheprotectionofmen with guns, after weeks of staterepression.
"He said: 'we're for the people,we'llhelpyou,weare byyourside' Malagasywere comingtogetherforthesame cause," she said, describing the protests against electricity and water shortages that morphed into anuprisingagainstPresident AndryRajeolina.
Days later, Colonel Michael Randrianirina said thearmywasincharge "It went from 'protecting the people' to taking power," Rafetison,28,toldReutersin downtown Antananarivo. "I'mnotsayingI'magainstit ... But I am a little conflicted."
Randrianirina was sworn inaspresidentonFriday,just threedaysaftertakingcontrol of the island nation in the wake of the demonstrations that forced out his predecessor
He has said the military will rule alongside a civilian government for up to two years before organising new elections.
GEN Z: CHANGE THE SYSTEM, NOT THE LEADER
Rafetison, leader of MovementGenZCollective, a coalition of several of the protestgroups,isnottheonly participantintheuprisingto feelambivalentaboutaman in uniform filling the power vacuum left by Rajeolina's hasty exit. Many wonder if theirconcernswillbeheeded or,asinthepast,ignored.
On the night of the coup, Randrianirina received
Rafetison and other prominentGenZfigures "He said'we'relisteningtoyou,'" she said, but the soldiers werealltiredandsoonended theconversation,suggesting theytalkmoreatalaterdate.
"I hope they follow up," shesaid
Frompage12 stakeholders, that is all residents of Region Five, must be involved and informedofalldecisionsand all the transformative projects and programmes that will be implemented in this region in a consultative manner.”
On the notion of equity, Phillipsmaintainsthatallthe
“Becausethisisn'ttheend of the struggle: we're really fighting for system change, nottoswaponepresidentfor another."
Madagascar's young population,averagingjust19, facesalitanyofproblemsthat are largely the result of mismanagement by a succession of older men.
Even Rajeolina, at 34 the world's youngest president when he came to power in a 2009 coup, disappointed the youth by failing to create prosperity or deliver basic services by the time he was ousted in his 50s. Since independence from France in1960until2020,GDPper capita nearly halved, World Bank data shows, making it one of few nations that became worse off in that time. In that time, Madagascar experienced several periods of militaryled or military-dominated government, often with disastrous results for the economy
Today, Antananarivo's winding, cobbled streets are bestrewn with beggars and hawkers eking out a living sellingwhatevertheycan.
"Everyone is taking advantageofthesystem,they don't care Even if the populationdiesofhunger,it's nothing (to them)," Alicia Andriana, from the Association of Dynamic MalagasyStudents(AsseduMada), said in a downtown nightclub that doubles up as a meeting centre for Gen Z movementsbyday WEASKED FOR WATER, ELECTRICITY, AFFORDABLE FOOD
Andriana said she was thankful for the army intervention
But asked if she was happywiththeendresult,she replied: "No, not really Not yet, because we don't have whatweaskedfor Weasked for water, electricity, for everyfamilytohaveenough to eat," she said, adding that the coup leaders needed to "put in place a new system that can change life in Madagascar".
resourceswithintheambitof the RDC and all other agenciesorsectorministries which are allocated to Region Five must be equitably shared to every communitythere.
For the critical area of accountability, the new leader declared that all policies and programmes of the region must be executed
Persons hold a flag featuring a Malagasy version of the logo from the popular Japanese manga One Piece, a symbol adopted by Gen Z protest movements worldwide, during a gathering along IndependenceAvenue, following the swearingin of Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president the previous day, after youth-led day protests ousted his predecessor, inAntananarivo, Madagascar, October 18, 2025
Some elements of Madagascar's fragmented GenZmovementareuneasier at the prospect of military rule A Facebook group called Gen-Z Tonga Saina, with 18,000 members, warned late on Thursday it thought the military was compromised and "protects the interests of the system, notthepeople."
It did not respond to a requestforcomment
KetakandrianaRafitoson, Vice Chair of Transparency International,whichplayeda roleinorganisingsomeofthe initial protests, and herself Malagasy, told Reuters
c o u p s a r e a l w a y s undesirable for democracy butinthiscase,therewas"an apparent unwillingness of political leaders to address grievances," followed by violentrepressionandthena president fleeing with no c r e d i b l e c i v i l i a n replacement.
"Anorganisedarmedunit was in practice the only institution able, quickly, to stop the bloodshed and reopencivicspace,"shesaid.
Still,Madagascar'snewly energised youth activists won't wait forever for the civic space they fought to
in a manner that is transparent and should be abletowithstandscrutiny
With regards to shared prosperity, Phillips stressed thatallmustbenefitfromthe president's development agenda.
Phillipssaidheconsiders himself a bold leader who stays true to values and puts peoplefirst.
reclaim.
"We can't be certain they (the military government) willlisten,butwecanhope,"
23-year-oldGenZcampaign sp
n To
a AndrianirinatoldReuters. Andiftheydon't?
"We'll get back on the streets," he said "We did it once; we can do it again, if necessary"
Israel launches 'wave' of air strikes on Gaza as truce teeters, kills 35
(AL-JAZEERA) Israel onSundaylaunchedaseries ofdeadlyairstrikestargeting central and southern Gaza afteritsforcesblameHamas for targeting its soldiers. Hamas said Israel's claims werefalseandbaseless.
Thecivildefenceagency said at least 35 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacksonGazasincedawn, including on a school sheltering war-displaced civilians.
The Israeli army has committed at least 47 violations of the ceasefire agreementsinceitcameinto force in early October, killing 35 people and wounding at least 146, officialssay Israel carried out new strikesintheStriponSunday and said it was stopping the flow of humanitarian aid in response to attacks that killed two soldiers, in the most serious test yet of this month'sceasefiredeal.
Israel has accused Palestinians fighters of carrying out attacks on soldiersinGaza'ssouth.
H a m a s – w h i c h continuestoaccuseIsraelof multipleceasefireviolations – said communication with its remaining units in Rafah
havebeencutoffformonths and “we are not responsible for any incidents occurring inthoseareas”.
Palestinians quickly fearedthereturnofwar “It will be a nightmare,” said Mahmoud Hashim, a father of five from Gaza
City, who appealed to US PresidentDonaldTrumpand other mediators to prevent theceasefire'scollapse.
Israel is pressing Hamas toreturntheremainsofall28 deceased captives, saying the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt willstayclosed“untilfurther notice.”
Israelis also needed to show restraint, underscoring that the Trump administration doesn't want to see this ceasefirefallapart.
The administration has been celebrating the hard work put into getting this dealdone.
Meanwhile, Hamas has rejectedastatementfromthe US State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefiredealwithIsrael.
The Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says “Hamas will learn today the hard way” that the Israeli army is “determined to protect its soldiers”, in remarksquotedbytheIsraeli media.
Israel launched a series of strikes on southern and central Gaza in response to allegedattacksonitsforces, according to the military, shaking an already fragile ceasefire in the shattered enclave as it traded blame withHamasforviolatingthe truce.
Katz was quoted as saying he instructed the army to “act forcefully” against Hamas targets in Gaza.
“Hamas will pay a heavypriceforanyshooting and violation of the ceasefire,andifthemessage is not understood the intensity of the responses willincrease,”hesaid.
There's been no comment from the White House or State Department on the surge of attacks on Gaza.
New reporting coming out suggests there was a conversation between US and Israeli officials before theseairattacksbegan.
According to the news outletAxios,JaredKushner, thepresident'sson-in-law,as well as Steve Witkoff, the special envoy for Gaza, reportedly told Israeli officials they could respond to alleged attacks by Hamas onIsraelisoldiers.
But the response had to be proportionate, and the
InastatementonSunday, Hamas said the US allegations were false and “fully align with the misleading Israeli propaganda and provide coverforthecontinuationof the occupation's crimes and organised aggression” against the Palestinians in Gaza.
T h e U S S t a t e Departmenthadclaimedthat Hamas is planning an attack against civilians in Gaza “in grave violation of the ceasefire” and called on the mediatingnationstodemand that the group uphold its obligations under the USbackedpeacedeal.
It's still unclear how a transitional government for Gaza would be formed and who would run it, academic Adnan Hayajneh says, amid Hamas's long-term control ofthedevastatedenclave.
“It's not very clear how it'sgoingtohappen,because Hamas has been controlling Gazaforthepast20years they run everything,” Hayajneh, professor of international relations at Qatar University, told Al Jazeera.
“Now the US … wants to bring a new government where they're going to bring all these people to run and establish new institutions, establish a new bureaucracy to run schools, hospitals and everythingelse.”
Hayajneh warned that those ideas were not very realisticorpractical
“In reality, you have to h a v e a n i n t e r i m government dealing with Hamas or having a transitionperiodinorderto have a transfer of power Bringinganewgovernment willtaketime.”
Bangladesh add more spin to ODI squad for WI series
The Bangladesh Cricket BoardannouncedonSunday that they have included leftarm spinner Nasum Ahmed in the ODI squad for the ongoing series against the WestIndies.
The 30-year-old Nasum, whohastaken16wicketsin 18 ODIs at an economy of 4.48,hadlastappearedinan
ODIinDecember2024. In the series opener, spinners from both sides playedadominantroleinthe low and slow surface prepared at the Sher-eBangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday and that has likely prompted Nasum’saddition.
West Indies left-arm
- 2nd ODI billed for Tuesday
spinner Khary Pierre came up with a brilliant bowling display picking 1-19 in his 10 overs while off-spinner Roston Chase picked two wickets for the tourists Bangladesh’s tweakers literallywonthegameforthe hostsasRishadHossainand Tanvir Islam shared eight wicketsbetweenthem.
Bangladesh lead the three-match series 1-0 following their win on Saturday at the SBNCS, Mirpur Thesecondandthird ODIswillbeheldon21and 23 October at the same venue.
Monday October 20, 2025
ARIES(Mar.21–Apr.19)
Youshouldenjoytheintense energy of today, Aries. The mud is finally beginning to clearaway Exposethetruthin every issue and get ready for the gremlins that may be unEarthed.
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)
Todaymarksthebeginningof a new cycle for you, Taurus. Collect and consolidate your recent ideas and focus them outwardly The time is right foryoutoact.
GEMINI(May21–June20)
Take a cold shower to jumpstart yourself today, Gemini. It'sfineifyoulazearoundabit in the morning, but by evening, you should be working at full capacity. You will be called into action whetheryouwanttobeornot.
CANCER(June21–July22)
Today may start out sluggish foryou,Cancer,butbytheend of the day the energy will move fast and furious. Your thoughts will be buzzing around your head like bees aroundahive.
LEO(July23–Aug.22)
Enjoythecalmmorning,Leo, because things are going to getcrazierandmoreenergetic as the day goes on. Emotions willrunhigh,andpeoplewill be more opinionated than usual.
VIRGO(Aug.23–Sept.22)
You will experience an intense amount of energy today,Virgo.Yourdreamstate willbemoreactivethanusual, and you will find that people aredrawntoyoulikemothsto light.
LIBRA(Sept.23–Oct.22)
It's time to get up and get moving, Libra You have tremendous ideas and vision forthefuture.Youhaveallthe informationyouneed.Nowall youhavetodoisact.Stepupto the plate and hit one over the fence.
SCORPIO(Oct.23–Nov.21)
Theearlypartofthedaymight find you sluggish and indecisive, Scorpio, but later youshouldbepsychedupand ready to go. Today marks the beginning of a new period in which you should set your ideasinmotion.
SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21)
Today's energies will get progressively more intense as the day goes on In the morning, you may be in an easygoing, dreamy state, Sagittarius.
CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19)
For the past several weeks you've felt like you've been dragging your heels, Capricorn Decisions may have been hard to make and people may have seemed wishy-washy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) The morning might find you sitting like a stick in the mud, Aquarius. People might begettingdownonyoufornot contributing, but tell them to bepatient.Youwillberaringto gobynightfall.
PISCES(Feb.19–Mar 20)
Things are moving your way, Pisces.As the day progresses, you will find that the energy intensifies.Conflictsmayarise nearsundown,butdon'tworry aboutittoomuch.
Bangladesh SquadMehidy Hassan Miraz (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumay Sarker, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul IslamAnkon,JakerAliAnik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur
Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, NasumAhmed.
Nasum has taken 16 wickets in 18 ODIs so far. (Getty Images)
Elite XI crowned Factory Prize Under-13 champion
Elite XI crowned Factory Prize Under-13 10-10 champion after beating Carbon XI by eight wickets on Saturday at Airport ground, East Bank Demerara.
Carbon XI won the toss and opted to take first strike but they only managed 64-7 at the expiration of the 10overs.
Elite XI, in reply, safely reached the target with 9 balls to spare with Captain Adrian Peters leading the waywithanunbeaten37. He got useful support fromCarlosMedinawith12 not out as Christina Medina and Matthew Badree took onewicketapiece.
Earlier, skipperAnthony Indar top-scored for Carbon XI with an impressive, unbeaten 37 which contained three fours while C h r i s t i n a M e d i n a contributed12.
Shazad Sookwah grabbed 2-0 from one off-
spin over while Peters returned with the ball to
capability by snatching two wickets as well but he conceded three runs
from his maximum two overs Jaden Wilkinson also
The victorious Elite XI
grabbingtwowicketsfor18 runsfromtwoovers. Sookwah was name
player-of-the-match for his
performanceandhereceived atrophy
A trophy each was given to the winning and runners-up teams while all the players in the final collectedmedals
Regulator XI of Soesdyke the other side. Carbon XI of Soesdyke and Elite XI fromTimehri.
Meanwhile, at the end of the day’s proceedings, a team was selected to p
meaningful corporate support as Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd proudly joined hands with the national federation to assist its participation in the upcoming 7th Caribbean
D e v e l o p m e n t Championships (CDC), scheduled to take place in Trinidad and Tobago from October22–28,2025.
Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd has been
serving Guyana for over 77 (seventy-seven) years as the leading distributor of Industrial, Medical and Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG)inGuyana.
At a simple handover ceremony held at the company’sHeadOffice,Old Road, Eccles, East Bank Demerara,Mr.AfzalKarim, Assistant Vice President, FinanceandAdministration, presented a cheque to Mrs. VidushiPersaud-McKinnon, President of Archery Guyana The sponsorship
from Massy Gas Products will go directly towards procuring uniformed team shirts for the Guyanese contingent, ensuring that athletesandofficialsproudly represent the nation in standardised national apparel during the regional event.
Guyana will field a delegationofthirty-one(31) athletes and eleven (11) officials, competing across the Recurve, Compound, and Barebow disciplines in t
28 countries and more than 100 delegates from acrosstheCaribbeanandthe international sporting community are represented in Georgetown this week as the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) hosts its XXIII General Assembly and XIII Annual Workshop at the Pegasus SuitesandCorporateCentre. The sessions bring together key figures in regional and globalsport,includingKeith Joseph, President, CANOC, SteveStoute,HonoraryLife President, CANOC, Jimena Saldaña, Secretary General
of Panam Sports, Camilo Pérez López Moreira, President, ODESUR, Luis M e j í a O v i e d o , President,Centro Caribe Sports, Catherine Forde, Vice President of TAFISA, Dr Donald Rukare, President Commonwealth Sport, Sandra Osborne, SCM,SC Regional Vice President (Caribbean), Commonwealth Sport and Dr. Roy McCree, Dean, Faculty of Sport, The University of the West Indies.
This year’s meetings high
me “Charting the Future of
AuthenticCaribbeanSport,” focusing on collaboration, good governance, and sustainable development across the region’s sporting landscape.
The two-day gathering
Management Workshop, supported by Panam Sports, which brought together 32 p
m 19 countries, reinforcing the shared commitment to
, accountability, and stronger financial governance within
movement.
, comprising athletes and officials from some of the affiliated archery clubs forming one of the largest teams ever fielded by Archery Guyana for an internationalcompetition.
Mrs.Persaud-McKinnon expressed deep appreciation on behalf of Archery Guyana, noting that the generous contribution will enhance the team’s sense of nationalprideandunity She opined “This partnership with Massy Gas Products helps strengthen our efforts to build capacity, expand access to archery across Guyana, and present our athletes in a manner that reflects professionalism and national pride, ” she remarked.
“We are sincerely grateful for Massy Gas Products’ support as we prepare to represent Guyana ontheregionalstage.”
I n m a k i n g t h e presentation, Mr Karim commended Archery Guyana for its continued progress, noting Guyana’s recent participation at the Junior Panamerican Youth Championships.
“Massy Gas Products is pleased to support Archery Guyana’sparticipationinthe Caribbean Development
Mr Afzal Karim,Assistant Vice President, Finance andAdministration of Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd. on left hands over sponsorship cheque to Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, President ofArchery Guyana.
Championships,” he said “We are proud to contribute to initiatives that promote discipline, teamwork, and excellence, qualities that resonate deeply with our company’svalues.”
ArcheryGuyanaextends heartfelt thanks to the management team and the BoardofDirectorsofMassy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd. foritsvaluedpartnershipand unwavering support in advancing the Federation’s mission and helping showcaseGuyana’ssporting talentattheregionallevel.
Women’s Division One League… GDF blasts 32 past Monedderlust
The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Women’s football team’s goal fest in the ongoing Women’s Division One League continued on Friday night when the League leaders blasted 32 unanswered goals past Monedderlust FC at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF0 National Training Center (NTC) at Providence, East BankDemerara(EBD).
Once again, Sandra Johnson was the leading lady for the soldiers, finding the back of the net eight times in the 6th, 9th, 20th,25th,34th,39th,41st and 41st minutes. Glendy Lewis secured six goals in the 18th, 21st, 23rd, 27th, 28th and 43rd minutes. Both Shenessa Cornelius (3rd, 7th, 18th, 29th) and Niomie Williams (11th, 13th, 22nd, 27th) both registered4goalseach.
CWI Announces Restructured CG United Super50 Cup for 2025
Cricket West
day period, with the West
Indies(CWI)has announced a restructured format for the 2025 CG United Super50 Cup, the marquee 50-over regional tournament set to take place in Trinidad from Wednesday,November19to Saturday,November29.
In complete contrast, one goal separated the teams in the following contest as Western Tigers and River’s View FC clashed.
Marrissa Frank’s 31st minute strike into the right top- corner of the goal made the difference for WesternTigersfollowinga goalless first half between thetwoteams.
The Women’s Division One League will continue onWednesday, October 22 at the same venue At 18:00hrs, GDF’s Women will take on Ann’s Grove United while at 19:30hrs, Western Tigers will hunt another win against MainstayGoldstarsFC.
The teams in the Women’s Division One Leaguearecompetingfora historic$1Mgrandprize.
Also adding their names to the scoresheet were Glengie Lewis (8th, 38th), Deena Fredericks (16th),Anastasia Horsham (32nd, 51st), Rosa Ross (38th, 58th), Akeelah Vancooten (45th), Abioce Heywood (52nd) and SarenaJohnson(59th).
During CWI’s recently held Quarterly Media Briefing, it was announced that changes would be made to this year’s tournament, against the backdrop of a challenging financial period for the organisation
As a result, the rivalry returns with a shift from the traditional 31-match, eight team layout to an abbreviated round-robin structure, with the top two teams qualifying directly fortheFinal Trinidad&TobagoRed Force (TTRF), Barbados Pride (BP), Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE), Jamaica Scorpions (JS), Leeward Islands Hurricanes (LIH) and Windward Islands Volcanoes (WIV) will engage in intense competitionovertheeleven-
Indies Academy and Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) outfits beingexcludedforthisyear
Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, said that despite the necessary changes, the opportunity has been created for enhanced
competitiveness and quality of play throughout thetournament
“The CG United Super50Cupcontinuestobe a cornerstone of our cricket developmentstructure.
This reformed format allows us to maintain a high standard of competition while also refocusing our resources on building a stronger, more sustainable developmentpathway.”
“The reduction in matches means teams must now be more deliberate and strategic in their preparation, ensuring they hit the ground running from the veryfirstgame
While the absence of the CCC and West Indies Academy from this year’s tournament changes the dynamic, it also opens the door for those players to vie for selection within their territorial franchises This added competition
The rivalry will be highly charged with the six franchises aiming to bringhome the championship
for places should raise the overall standard of play and sharpen the focus of every player involved ” The rivalry will be highly charged with the six franchises aiming to bring home the championship purse of US$100,000, with US$50,000 being awarded to the runner-up, while the 3rd and 4th placed teams will each takehomeUS$25,000
The complete fixture s c h e d u l e w i l l b e released in the coming days (CWI)
November and December Schedule Announced for 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers
- Lady Jaguars slotted in Group B
rankednations(theUnited StatesandCanada).
At the conclusion of t h e C o n c a c a f W Qualifiers, the six group winners will join the United States and Canada in next year’s eight-team C o n c a c a f W Championship
Qualifiers took place in M i a m i , F L , o n Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
The participating nations have been drawn intosixgroups,asfollows-
Guyana’s matches will take place on the days listed below; November and December match start times and venues have also been confirmed
*Hometeamlistedfirst andinEasterntime(local time)
The Concacaf W
Qualifiers matches will be playedacrossthethreeFIFA Women’s International Match Windows running from November 2025
(Concacaf) – Concacaf recently announced the scheduleforthefirstweekof 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers beginning this November; matches will beginonThursday,Nov 27, and the final matches of the window will be played on Tuesday,Dec.2.
through April 2026, and serve as the preliminary stage of the 2026 Concacaf WChampionship.
The competition will feature 29 Member Associations – excluding the region’s two highest-
The Concacaf W Championship will serve as the Confederation’s qualifier for both the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 and the 2028 LA Summer Olympics, and will be the first of three major centralized tournaments in the Confederation’srevamped women’s national team calendar, unveiled in September2024
The official draw for t h e C o n c a c a f W
Group A: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and US Virgin Islands, GroupB: Jamaica,Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda, Group C: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Bermuda, Grenada and Cayman Islands, Group D: Haiti, Dominican Republic, Suriname, Belize and Anguilla, Group E: Panama, Cuba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Curacao and Aruba,GroupF:Trinidad& Tobago, El Salvador, HondurasandBarbados.
The Lady Jaguars have only one match in the Qualifiers to contest for the remainder of the year
Chase’s Academic topples Abram Zuil, as Alleyne double conquer Dolphin
- 2025 Republic Bank U-18 League blasts off in Style
The whistle has blown, and the chase for the 6th Annual Republic Bank Under-18 Secondary School Football League crown has officially begun. Day one servedupathrillingopening round yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, where defending
champions Chase’s Academic Foundation, alongside Three Mile Secondary,SouthRuimveldt Secondary,andCharlestown Secondary,andCharlestown
Secondary all kicked off theircampaignswithcrucial wins.
Before a ball was even kicked, tradition held sway with the ceremonial March Past,butoncetheformalities wrapped up, it was all business on the pitch, and whatafootballfeastitwas!
Chase’s Academic Foundation, the reigning
kings of the tournament, were forced to dig deep againstaspiritedAbramZuil
Secondary side, eventually pulling off a gritty 2-1 comebackvictory
Abram Zuil stunned the champions in just the 14th minute,whenOmarKendall sent a long-range free-kick soaring over the keeper and into the net, shaking up the early proceedings But Chase’sweren’tgoingdown without a fight. Debutant Kennard Halley marked his arrival ian royal blue with a composedfinishinthe22nd minute to bring the game level The momentum swung, and in the 55th minute, Isaiah Ifill showed calm under pressure to slot home what turned out to be the match-winner The championsshowednervesof steelandremindedeveryone whythey’retheteamtobeat.
In a high-tempo second fixture, Three Mile
Secondaryovercameascare from West Ruimveldt to claim a 2-1 win. The match started with fireworks as JeremiahGriffith,knownfor
his set-piece prowess, unleashed a thunderbolt free-kick in the 10th minute to give West the early lead. But Three Mile found their stride after the break, with Lebron Mendonca levelling
thescoresinthe55thminute before Joshua James sealed thedealinthe70th.Itwasa well-orchestrated comeback thatshowedtacticalmaturity fromtheThreeMileside.
Ifyou’veseenthisresult before, you’re not alone. President’s College fell to a familiar 2-1 scoreline at the hands of South Ruimveldt
Secondary South wasted no time asserting themselves, with Jadon Edwards firing home in the 7th minute.
President’s College responded through Daniel Alexander in the 29th, setting up a tense second half.Butinthe56thminute, Tyrese Pemberton found the back of the net, tilting the game decisively in South’s favour
Theday’sfinalclashsaw Charlestown Secondary dispatching Dolphin Secondary 2-0, thanks to a
second-half brace from Dilshawn Alleyne Both sides showed defensive grit earlyon,butAlleyneproved the difference-maker, breakingthedeadlockinthe 51st minute before doubling his tally 14 minutes later Dolphin,despiteasolidback line,simplycouldn’tfindan answertoCharlestown’sNo. 9. The 2025 tournament is once again proudly sponsoredbyRepublicBank (Guyana) Limited, with backingfromtheMinistryof Culture, Youth and Sports, Ronoca Concrete Inc , Demerara Mutual, MVP Sports, and Guyana Beverage Inc., through its B u s t a b r a n d T h e competitionisalsoofficially approved by the Ministry of Education,astrongsignalof thecountry’scommitmentto developing the next generationoffootballtalent.
Scenes from yesterday as Three Mile crushed West Ruimveldt 2-1 on opening day
West Indies did well with the ball against Bangladesh but failed miserably with the bat (CWI) - Lady Jaguars slotted in
The Lady Jags are scheduled to play three of the four Group matches in 2026. (CONCACAF)
Isaiah Ifill was busy in the field.. as Chase’s Academic Foundation overcameAbram Zuil
