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uyana has so far paid
ExxonMobil more to explore the prolific Stabroek block than it has receivedroyaltiessinceproduction commenced in 2019, but this grim realityisexpectedtochangeinthe futureaccordingtothecompany.
President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Alistair Routledge recently justified the massive expenditure, although severaloilproducingnationsdonot payforexplorationactivities.
Kaieteur News had pointed out thatExxonbilledGuyanamorefor exploration than it has paid
royaltiesandaskedthecompanyif it enjoys such a privilege in any othernation.Whilehedidnotgivea specific answer to the question, he tactfullyresponded,“Ithinkyou’re comparing two numbers that doesn’t really make sense to compare.”
The Exxon Guyana President went on to explain that royalty payments to Guyana will continue to grow over the years as production increases. On the other hand,hesaid,“Explorationisoften the money you spend at the very beginning of any of license,
The government is fasttracking the modernisation of Guyana’s public assistance system, making it easier, faster, and more transparent for vulnerable citizens to access support.
Thousands of Guyanese are now benefiting from quicker processing and improved services astheMinistryofHumanServices andSocialSecurity(MHSSS)rolls out major reforms to strengthen delivery and ensure no eligible citizenisleftbehind
According to a Department of Public Information release, over the past five years several major reforms have been rolled out to improve delivery, increase benefits and ensure no eligible citizenisleftbehind.
The ministry launched a new online application portal for old age pension and public assistance in2024eliminatinglonglinesand delays. The platform has allowed citizens to apply from home, upload documents and track their applications making access more convenient, especially for elderly citizens and those residing in remotecommunities.
As the ministry continues to moderniseitssystems,citizensare encouraged to utilise the online portal or visit regional offices to
becauseyoucan’tproduceandyou can’t generate the royalties unless you’ve actually discovered and thendevelopedtheresource.”
Notably, Exxon is still conductingexplorationactivitiesin the Stabroek Block. While Routledgedidnotmakementionof a single country where the companyenjoyssuchbenefitsasin Guyana, he noted, “So it’s not unusual for us to be front-end loaded if you like, on exploration expenses.That’sverynormalinthe industry What I can assure you is thatoverthelifeofthisasset,itwill bemoreroyaltythanexploration.”
This newspaper reported last weekthatGuyanahasbeenhanded a bill for approximately US$2.3B by Exxon, but to date, the country has accumulated less than US$1B in royalties since production commencedin2019.
Oilproducingcountriessuchas Suriname have blocked oil companies from recovering costs spenttohuntforoil.Guyanaonthe other hand not only allows Exxon to recover costs for we
successfully drilled, but even dry holesencounteredintheprocess.
Before production activities commenced, Exxon claimed US$1.6Bforexplorationactivityin
the Stabroek Block during the period 1999 to 2017.Additionally, thecompany’sAnnualReportsand financial statements for the period 2020 to 2024 show that another US$666.1M was racked up again for exploration activity It was reported that in 2020, some US$100Mwasspenttoexplorethe block.
Meanwhile, in 2021, the company said US$131 2M was
spent and another US$43.7M in 2022. Moreover, Exxon handed Guyana an additional US$277.5M andUS$113.7Min2023and2024, respectively. T
US$2,266,100,000 for exploration works by the oil major Since the countrycommencedproducingoil, it has received less than US$1B in royalty, as at June 30, 2025. The Natural Resource Fund (NRF) secondquarterreport,publishedby the Bank of Guyana indicates that by the end of June 2025, Guyana’s total2%royalty,sincetheinception of the Fund, only amounted to US$955,781,444.
The sweetheart deal signed by ExxonMobil in 2016 allows the companytorecovercostsrelatedto its exploration activities, even if those efforts do not produce oil. Additionally,thecontractstipulates that the contractor shall pay 2% of allpetroleumproducedandsold,to the government as royalty This provision,alongwithseveralothers have been criticised by both local and international experts in the past, who are adamant that all companiestakeonfinancialriskas the cost of doing business where theyoperate.
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Additionally, the government has consistently increased the old age pension over the past five years and introduced several relief measures to help citizens cope withthecostofliving. Pensio
assistance recipients have praised theseinterventions,notingthatthe timely support provides greater independence and financial s t a b i
y T h e P P P / C administration has invested over $200 million during his first term
opportunities for persons living with disabilities To further strengtheninclusivity,theministry is streamlining the public assistance process for this group
b
, simplifying assessments and creating a dedicated unit to managedisability-relatedsupport. These reforms allow eligible persons particularly those with permanent disabilities to receive more consistent and dignified assistance These ongoing improvements demonstrate the gove
nment’s un
avering commitment to strengthening the social protection network and ensuring support is delivered efficiently, transparently and with compassion.
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Prominent Guyanese Chartered Accountant and Attorney-at-Law, Christopher Ram, took aim at ExxonMobil’s tax maneuvers in Guyana’s oil sector and took it down several pegs. He cut the ladder from under ExxonMobil’s feet, with the company’s Guyana Country head,AlistairRoutledgelookingwanting,andheld-upbya thread Nevertheless, we would not be surprised if Routledge does summon his team of advisers to the spankingnewExxonMobilheadquartersinOgle,andcome up with another innovative verbal fig leaf to cover ExxonMobil’s tracks in what now ranks as a Guyana tax scandalofthegrossestproportions.
Figleavesthatexposemorethantheycamouflagehave becomepartandparcelofhowExxonMobilconductsitsoil operationsinGuyana. Therearethoseauditsthathavebeen hanging in the air, like some nasty reminder of how the presence of oil has shredded the last remaining local principles. Thosethreeaudits,whatcanberightlybranded exercisesinsubterfuge,withthepretensesaroundthemare a big fig leaf by themselves, and part of a stink and tricky culture.Thatcultureisnowunderthemicroscope,throughthe worstaccountingfictioninGuyana’shistory,accordingtoRam, andtheleadcontributornoneotherthanGuyana’sso-called oil partner, ExxonMobil. In view of what has been said, written,andrevealedsofarinthehazeoftaxespaidandwho paid,taxreceiptsissuedandwhocollected,itcouldbesaid that what was done by ExxonMobil makes con artists in Guyanalooklikerankamateurs. Thecompanyhasabunchof explaining to do, and to this point it hasn’t been a picture of convincingforthrightness Theauditorswhoweresupposedto lookanddrilldeep,alsohaveasbiganexplanationtomake Not asaprofessionalcourtesy,butwhatbecomesmandatory,given thescrutinythatExxonMobil’staxacrobaticsisnowsubjectto
Whatweretheylookingat,andiftheywerereallylooking withseriousprofessionalintent? Howcouldtheyhavemissed, orbypassed,anitemashugeandasdisputedastaxespaidby ExxonMobil, or who paid for the company, and not insert redflagsintheirwriteups? And,thequestionforGuyanese, iswhatdidthiscountrypaidforandgot,auditorsworththeir weight in gold, or aiders in the cause of ExxonMobil, and what reeks of the politics of Guyana? In a takedown reminiscentofwrestlingdonebrutallyright,Ramdescribed the glosses and gimmicks around the tax issue in Guyana, that has reached as high as three US Senators, as one instance of “pretending” after another. It is of “a governmentpretendingtopay,companiespretendingtobe taxed,andauditorspretendingnottonotice.”
Guyana has become that kind of country, with leading Guyanesepoliticianspretendingatbeingprincipled,companies pretending to be partners, and the checks and balances mechanisms(snifferdogs)pretendingtobewideawakeand onthejob. IftheGuyanaPoliceForcehadsnifferdogslike theGovernmentofGuyanahired,itishighlyprobablethat those dogs that are supposed to unearth would deliver the oppositeofwhatisexpected. Thatis,bagafterbagofrotted anduselessonions,whilewaggingtheirtailsandpretending that those onions are oysters. In what other direction, to what other conclusions, do the oil audits that have been completedtakeGuyanese?Haveanaudit,anysuperficial,even comical,one,sothatrulingpoliticianscanstateinatightvoicethat requiredauditshavebeendone,nomatterhowmuchthequality of them is suspect, as other politicians have stated While ExxonMobil and the PPPC Government engage in their post audit review pretenses, they compile the first volume of a bestsellingbookontheworstaccountingfictioninthiscountry’s history That accounting fiction involving taxes has now transformedintoahorrorfictionforExxonMobil,whichisnow beingreadbyaselectgroupofUSSenators Timeisrunningout on CEO Darren Woods regarding his response to the senators. Time is also running out on the Government of Guyana, the ExxonMobil consortium, and all those who stained their hands in what have been nothing but a comprehensivetaxfarce.
Guyana stands at a
crossroads Our natural
gold—continuestobeoneof the strongest pillars of the
, contributing significantly to export earnings and foreign reserves.
Yet, despite years of promises from the highest office, we still lack a
d, internationallycertifiedgold refinery and mint that could transform this raw potential into sustainable national value.
Recentremarksfromthe President at the GuyanaC
da Chamber of Commerceforumoncemore dangledtheideaofCanadian investmentinagoldrefinery project While foreign partnerships can bring capital and expertise, Guyanaisnolongeranation short of skill, intellect, or capacity
What we need is the political will and strategic leadership to build our own refining infrastructure — one that guarantees full ownership of our mineral
patrimonyandensuresvalue additionstaysonhomesoil.
TheCaseforaNational Refinery
Establishing a national gold refinery capable of producing gold of “four nines” (99 99% purity), accredited by international bodies such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), is not a pipe dream.Infact,theestimated capitalcostofsucharefinery
r a n g e s b e t w e e n US$120–150 milli
, depending on scale and technology. This figure, whilesubstantial,represents a manageable national investment, particularly when set against Guyana’s burgeoningoilrevenuesand the growing gold output from artisanal and largescaleminersalike.
Thebenefitsareconcrete:
•ValueAddition:Refined gold can be minted into bullion, coins, and crafted jewelry each step multiplying the value retainedwithinourborders.
•Revenue Retention:
Exportingrawgoldenriches others Refining locally ensurespremiums,royalties, and employment stay in
Guyana.
•National Branding: A Guyana Gold Mint could enhance our reputation globally, paving the way for our bullion to be traded on premium international markets under the LBMA standard.
• A clearly defined avenue crafted and formalised by statutes and strategies, creating a firmer grip to grapple with the scourge of gold smuggling, further enhancing the contributions to the national coffers
BreakingtheCycleof Promises
Announcements about wheat cultivation, black bellysheeprearing,fishcage farming,andtheresurrection of the sugar industry have yet to produce measurable tran
n t i n
c
y a n d accountability beyond political rhetoric When leaders repeatedly proclaim “development projects” that only reach the blueprint stage, public confidence diminishes Citizens are right to demand timelines, funding sources, and
transparent implementation p l a n s n o t m e r e catchphrases.
BuildingforGuyanese,by Guyanese
It is neither naive nor nationalistic to assert that Guyana can and should undertake this project independently or through majority local partnerships. Our gold is ours; our labor, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial energy can be harnessed for national prosperity Temporary expedience through foreign investors must not come at the expense of long-term sovereignty G u y a n a h a s t h e resources. What is needed now is a government bold enough to invest directly in refining our wealth into prosperity literally and figuratively Untilthen,calls for Canadian, Chinese, or other investors to “help” us refine our gold will remain the gold-plated rhetoric of dependence Let’s Craft Strategies That Propagate And Promote the “Made In Guyana “ Brand Not OutsourceIt.
Sincerely,
HemduttKumar
There is no alternative to negotiating a
Bernard Ramsay’s argument is my prompt to write this 300-word commentaryasfollows:
A study of the behavior, including saber rattling, by Venezuela’s leader, should force Guyanese leaders to conclude that diplomacy with Maduro will not work. HereBernardRamsaymakes the same old, already tried anddisproven,argument. Bernard should be more realistic with the danger on Guyana’sborder Notonlyto forget about diplomacy, but also about ramping up Guyana’s and Caricom’s army, thinking you can defend yourself against Venezuela’s army, some 30times larger than Guyana’s and Caricom’s combined Guyana has an 11-billion barrel oil reserve That makes it vulnerable (just as Kuwait once was) - other bigger neighbouring countries will be tempted to startawar-withorwithouta validexcusetostartawarto seize those resources. So, it makes a whole lot of good
sense to negotiate a Defense Treaty with the United States A Defense Treaty does not invite war; it is protection against a neighbourhoodbully Guyana’s ruling party’s leaders probably believe having an American Company Exxon drilling your oil will automatically giveyouprotection.That’sa pie-in-the-sky expectation OnlyaDefenseTreatywitha Superpower will give you protection.
It is probable that Exxon is deliberately deluding Guyana’s leaders with this false idea - making it easier forExxontocheatGuyanaof over $100 billion on 11 billionbarrelsofoil.
It goes like this: ‘If the Guyanesepeoplebelievethe State gets automatic protection - because an American company is drillingyouroil,therewillbe nowillingnessonthepartof its leaders to ask for Renegotiation of a horribly lopsided contract’ The solution to this dilemma is: (1) Negotiate a Defense
Treaty with the United States; and (2) Muster the courage to demand Renegotiation of the oil
contract for FV, fair value, foryouroilresource.
Regards
MikePersaud
Guyana Needs a Working President, Not a Ceremonial One
DEAREDITOR,
I’ve seen the recent commentary claiming that “ P r e s i d e n t i a l micromanagement is not a governancestrategy.”
Let’scallitwhatitreally is — a misreading of strong leadership. President Irfaan Ali is not micromanaging. Heisnation-managing.Heis doingwhattoomanyleaders beforehimwereafraidtodo — and that is get up early, walk the ground, confront inefficiency, and demand accountability
This is not ego. This is duty. When a President stands in the trenches with engineers and contractors, that is not interference — that is ownership. It is the kind of leadership that has transformed the presidency fromaceremonialseatintoa workingoffice.
Guyanaisontherise,but wearenotyetafullymature system. We cannot pretend weare.
WeneedaPresidentwho drives performance until every ministry, every agency, and every official candoitinstinctively That’s not micromanagement — that’s nation-building Those who call for the President to “step back” should remember this: stepping back now would mean stepping away from progress.
PresidentAli’s hands-on approachhaslitafireacross this country — from road projects to housing developments, from r e g i o n a l v i s i t s t o infrastructure rollouts He has shown that leadership is notaboutspeechesand (Continuedonpage06)
The choices made today will define our nation’s fiscal sovereignty
DEAREDITOR,
Asaconcernedcitizenof Guyana, I am deeply alarmed by the scale of borrowing undertaken by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government since assuming office in 2020. Despite the n a t i o n e a r n i n g approximately US$7 5 billion in oil revenues since 2019, the administration continues to contract massive loans raising serious questions about fiscalprudenceandthelongtermburdenbeingplacedon futuregenerations.
Bymid-2025,publicand publicly guaranteed debt had reportedly reached G$1.5trillion.Notableloans include:
•€160.8millionfromthe Bank of China (December 2022)fortheNewDemerara RiverBridge;
• US$526 million from
the U S Export-Import Bank (December 2024) for the Gas-to-Energy Project; and
• US$156 million from the World Bank (October 2025) under the Integrated Transport Corridors Project ( I T C P ) f o r r o a d infrastructuredevelopment. Whiletheseprojectsmay besignificant,thecontinued escalation of borrowing, despite substantial oil
earnings is deeply concerning. One must ask, whyisGuyanaborrowingso heavily when oil revenues
could
initiatives? Are these funds
b
with transparency and efficiency in the best interest of the people? Or are we entrenchingacycleoffiscal dependency and future debt servicingobligations?
The implications of this trajectory could be severe.
Future generations may inherit a nation weighed downbyunsustainabledebt, constraining investment in social services, human development, and economic resilience.Thereisanurgent need for accountability, fiscal discipline, and transparent management of bothborrowedfundsandoil revenues.
I therefore call on the government to publish a comprehensive listing of all loanscontractedsince2020, specifying their terms, purposes, and disbursement status Guyanese citizens deserveclarityonhowthese debts align with national development priorities. The choices made today will define our nation’s fiscal s o v e r e i g n t y a n d developmentalprospectsfor decadestocome.
Yourssincerely,
AnnetteFerguson
Water transport is the solution to the horrors of Guyana’s roads
The traffic chaos on the East Bank Road leading to the airport has become increasingly horrendous This phenomenon has becomesoappallingthatthe President had to personally become involved, fuming over the poor preparation and design of the Chinese contractor constructing a bridgewithmeagerforesight fortrafficregulation.
There is no need for the President to parachute into the varying litany of inco
(awarding and performing) implying that the entire Cabinetandbureaucracyare flimsy
Guyana Government prioritisation of public expenditure and the expense of the vital role of a free press
DEAREDITOR, I write to you today as a deeply concerned citizen, compelled to voice my profound unease regarding recent policy directions that appear to undermine the principles of fiscal responsibility and democraticaccountability Is this political witch-hunting andanattempttomuzzlethe free press or actual shaving ofpublicexpenditure?
T h e r e c e n t announcement of the government’s intention to withdraw advertising revenue from certain news media outlets is a matter of significant public interest. W h i l e t h e s t a t e d objective—to “cut down on wastage” and streamline publicspending—isonethat every Guyanese citizen can and should support, the specifictargetingofthenews media raises serious questions about the government’struepriorities.
is not merely “cutting wastage”; it is potentially crippling the very institutions that ensure transparency and civic engagement This action, regardlessofintent,createsa chilling effect and can be perceived as a punitive measureagainstscrutiny
This perception is profoundlyexacerbatedbya parallel and longstanding publicconcern:theapparent reluctance to trim the far more substantial fat from bloated government contracts The Guyanese people have repeatedly witnessed repor
contractsawardedatinflated c
procurement processes, and a
allocation of our nation’s burgeoningresources.These contracts often represent sums that dwarf the entire advertising budget of the government.
1 Reconsider the withdrawal of advertising revenue from news media outlets, recognising its essential role in both a free press and effective public communication.
2.Publiclydemonstratea renewed and vigorous commitmenttotrimmingthe realwastagebyconductinga transparent, independent audit of major government contracts and procurement processes.
The East Coast, while not as atrocious has its own brand of chaos. Vehicles diverting to and from the Embankment Road undergo rough terrain, gradually damaging their vehicles
Meanwhile idling vehicles utiliseahugeamountoffuel while spewing deadly carbonmonoxide.
The way forward must be water transport- the cheapest form of moving material any part of the world.Smallwatertaxis,say with a 30-passenger capacity, can vastly reduce time from Soesdyke to Georgetown, with likewise systems to alleviate the
The President himself concededthathehadvisited thesiteatoneandtwo-thirty in the morning, personally checking who was working. Thatisnotleadership;itisa parallel to the Head of State telling his janitor how to mop the floor, a clumsy s t r u c t u r e o f micromanagement born of systemic failure It is a management / ministerial disasterif,afterfiveyearsin office, the Head of State must summon contractors, consultants, Public Works Ministryetc.,forgoingmore pressing presidential duties. These are symptoms of institutional collapse, seemingly in free fall with shoddy construction and overpricedprojects.
BerbiceandJagdeoBridges. Huge loads of sand, brick machinery etc. can move safely and relatively far safer, than road systems can offer This centuries old s y s t e m n e e d s n o maintenance. This must become a viable alternative, a replacementforheavyladen trucks and trailers that precipitate havoc and grave danger and destruction on the roadways. After all, GuyanaistheLandofMany Waters.
Regards
LeylandChitlall Roopnaraine
A robust, independent, and financially viable press is a cornerstone of any functioning democracy It is the Fourth Estate, tasked withinformingthecitizenry, holding power to account, andprovidingaplatformfor p u b l i c d i s c o u r s e Government advertising, whileasourceofrevenue,is also a primary means of communicating official information to the public—from public health announcements and tender notices to policy changes and community updates. By strategically withdrawing thisrevenue,thegovernment
Thecontradictionisstark and, frankly, difficult to reconcile How can the government justify saving thousands by potentially silencing watchdogs, while allowing millions to be lost to inefficient or overpriced contracts?
Truefiscalresponsibility demands courage the c
inefficiencies rather than targ
ng the mod
st expenditures that support democraticpillars.’ Therefore, I respectfully request the Guyana Governmentto:
3 Prioritise the streamlining of these largescale expenditures, which would yield far greater savings for the national treasury and build genuine public trust in our nation’s financialmanagement. Guyana stands at a historic crossroads, blessed with unprecedented opportunity The path to a prosperous and equitable future must be paved with g o o d g o v e r n a n c e , unwavering accountability, and a steadfast commitment to all our democratic institutions, including a free andvibrantpress.Itrustthat theGuyanaGovernmentwill givethismattertheserious re-consideration it deserves.
Respectfullysubmitted JonathanSubrianEsq.
(AL-JAZEERA) US
President Donald Trump said he would give Hamas a “littlechance”tohonourthe Gaza truce deal with Israel, but warned the Palestinian groupwouldbe“eradicated” ifitfailstodoso.
Hamas are going to be “verygood,they’regoingto behave, they’re going to be nice – and if they’re not, we’re going to go in and eradicatethemifwehaveto. Theywillbeeradicated,and theyknowthat,”Trumpsaid at a news conference at the White House alongside Australia’s Prime Minister AnthonyAlbanese.
Trump said any operationsagainstHamasin
Gaza would not directly involve US troops but that “Israelwouldgo[back]inin two minutes if I asked them to butwe’regoingtogive italittlechance.”
Gaza’s health ministry said the bodies of 57 people were brought to hospitals acrossthecoastalenclavein thelast24hours.
It’s been another deadly day in Gaza with Palestiniansapproachingthe so-called “yellow line” ceasefire demarcation gunned down by Israeli troops.
Gaza City residents reported confusion over the line’s location because of a lackofavisibleboundary
“The whole area is in ruins.We saw the maps, but we can’t tell where those lines are,” said Samir, 50, who lives in Tuffah in the city’s east, where the shootingstookplace.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said anyone remaining beyond the yellow line would be targetedwithoutwarning.
The “agreed-upon line” referstoavaguemapshared by US President Donald Trump on October 4, showing an initial Israeli withdrawal zone marked in yellow, later dubbed the “yellow line” by Trump officials.
The yellow line is the
Frompage04 ceremonies It’s about showing up, supervising,andserving.
Let us not divide ourselves over a man’s dedication to work. Instead, let us unite behindaleaderwhoworksforallGuyanese every region, every class, every community Because the truth is simple: when the President works, the country
moves.WhenthePresidentcares,thenation grows. And when the President leads from thefront,weallrisetogether
So yes, let others debate governance in theory But in the real world, results speak louder than rhetoric — and under this President,Guyanaisgettingresults.
Regards, Dr JoshKanhai
boundary behind which Israeli troops pulled back and remain stationed under theceasefireagreementwith Hamas.
Mahmoud Basal, spokesman for Gaza’s Civil Defencerescueservice,said four people were killed earlier in two separate attacks, both times “by Israeli gunfire as they were
Mourners react next to the body of a Palestinian killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday [Ramadan Abed/Reuters]
returning to check on their homes”ineasternGazaCity Israel’s military said it opened fire at Palestinian fighters who allegedly crossed the yellow line and approached troops in the Shujayeaneighbourhood.
H a m a s d e n i e d knowledge of any such attack, with one official accusingIsraeloffabricating
“pretexts”toresumethewar on Gaza Israel violated ceasefire 80 times: Gaza authorities
The Gaza Government Media Office said Israeli attackshavekilledatleast97 Palestinians since the ceasefirecameintoeffecton October 10. The office said inastatementthatit
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Despite Guyana’s rapid rise as one of the world’s fastest-growing oil economies, more than 15,000citizensor1.8percent of the population remain trapped in multidimensional poverty, according to the latest United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI).
The report, which analyseddatafromGuyana’s 2019–2020 national survey, found that while the country’s economy has expanded dramatically due tooilrevenues,deeppockets of deprivation persist. An additional 54,000 people (6.5%) were classified as “ v u l n e r a b l e t o multidimensionalpoverty.”
MPI, is an index that measures the percentage of households in a country
l
ng th
dimensions monetary poverty,education,andbasic infrastructure services to capture a more complete picture of poverty
AccordingtotheWorldBank the Multidimensional Poverty Measure (MPM) seeks to understand poverty b e y o n d m o n e t a r y deprivations (which remain the focal point of the World Bank’s monitoring of global poverty)byincludingaccess to education and basic infrastructure along with the monetary headcount ratio at the $3 00 international povertyline.
According to the UNDP, Guyana’s MPI value is 0 007, with an average deprivation intensity of 39.3 percent, lower than Belize (0 017) and Suriname (0.011), but still significant given Guyana’s booming resource sector The index captures deprivations across three dimensions monetary poverty,education,andbasic infrastructure offering a broader view than income alone.Itshowsthat,formany households, poor access to education, healthcare, and essential services compounds the struggle to escapepoverty
Globally, about 18 in every 100 people face multidimensional poverty, thereportnoted.ForGuyana, theUNDPfindingsserveasa reminder that economic growth has yet to translate into equitable prosperity Experts warn that without targeted investments in education, housing, and social infrastructure, the gap between the oil-rich and the un
continuetowiden.
At his inauguration
President Irfaan Ali had declared war on poverty, underscoring that Guyana, a nationblessedwithoil,gold, bauxite,andotherresources, should not be poor in living standards. For his second term, Ali said that his administration will launch a national crusade against poverty “Notjustthevisible povertyinourstreets,butthe structural roots and hidden burdens that keep families from rising. We will fight it, reduce it, and ultimately eradicate it,” President Ali said. According to Ali, the key to delivering on these commitmentsliesinbuilding a highly efficient, serviceoriented public service. He spoke about refashioning a public service that delivers moreonlineservicesandone that places the citizen at the centre of every action. He alsoreiteratedhispromiseto dismantle bottlenecks that frustrate citizens and modernisethesystems.
Meanwhile, the UNDP report states that the climate crisis is fundamentally changing global poverty, noting that it has left more people than ever at risk of poverty and less likely to escape it. According to the UNDP report, inequalities have worsened while prospects for sustainable development recede “Climate shocks continue to grow in frequency and intensity, leaving a lengthening trail of human suffering and deprivation. Climate-related disasters pushed around 32 million peoplefromtheirhomesand communities in 2022 alone. Poverty,onceseenasmainly a standalone socioeconomic concern, is now inextricably linked with planetary pressures Without ambitious efforts to mitigate climate fallout, the number of people in extreme monetary poverty could nearly double by 2050,” the reportadded.
According to the UNDP,
poverty and climate shocks create a double burden Poverty drives exposure to climate hazards. These, in turn, reinforce and prolong p o v e r t y “ T h i s interconnectedness is a definingcharacteristicofthe Anthropocene, an era in whichhumanactivityhasso fundamentally altered the Earth’s systems that environmental and social problems can only be resolvedtogether.”
The 2025 Global
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report, for the first time, overlays data on climate hazards and multidimensional poverty to assess how exposed poor peoplearetoclimateshocks. Since 2010, the global MPI has measured acute multidimensional poverty across more than 100 developing countries It gauges progress on the first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on ending poverty as well as interconnected deprivations across SDGs on hunger, health, education, clean water and sanitation, energy and housing. This current report helps to close a longstandinggapinevidence onthelinksbetweenclimate hazards and poverty It finds that most people in poverty are exposed to at least one climate hazard; many confront several at the same time, especially in subSaharan Africa and South Asia. Lower-middle-income countries have the highest shares and numbers of peopleinpovertyexposedto such risks. The intertwining of climate and poverty risks is likely to intensify in the future. By the end of this century, countries expected to experience the greatest temperature hikes are those that already have higher multidimensional poverty levels. This report makes a compelling case for addressing a double burden that may only worsen. It is time to move from recognising the risks to resolvingthem.
If the Vice President ofGuyanagenuinely believesthatthefirst step in honouring the promise of procurement reformistolaunchanonline platform to advertise public tenders and invitations to bid, then we might as well call the West Indies cricket team and schedule a trial match to solve the region’s long-standing cricketing woes.
The idea is, at once, almost comedic and a direct insult to the intelligence of any citizen with a rudimentary grasp of procurement corruption. To heraldsuchadigitalnovelty as the launching salvo of a comprehensive overhaul is tomistakethemereflipping of a switch for meaningful governance.
Access to tender advertisements has never been the problem. Citizens andcompaniescouldalways see which public projects wereslatedforprocurement. The real rot lies elsewhere, in the system’s notorious brevity of notice. Tenderers are often given as little as two weeks to prepare their bids. This is hardly enough timetomarshaltherequisite paperwork or engage
competentengineers. Meanwhile, those blessed by the capricious fates of inside information, often courtesy of the unscrupulous public officials, are granted an unfairadvantage.
They know where the projects will be, when they will be, and which contractors might already haveaninsidetrack.
This is not conspiracy theory; it is the whispered folklore of engineers, c o n t r a c t o r s a n d businessman who have ever tried to compete honestly in afieldriggedbyprivilege.
The grapevine brims with tales of insiders who, for the benefit of their bourgeois friends, leak informationonwheretobuy land, which projects are imminent, and how to exploit the public coffers. This is not transparency This is the art of theft, executed with bureaucratic flourish. In such a context, establishing a digital platform to post tenders is akintoteachingacattobark: amusing, irrelevant, and utterlypointless.
A government serious aboutreformwouldbeginby revising the Public
ProcurementActtovestreal power in the Public Procurement Commission (PPC). This should include the power to cancel contracts, to sanction illegal awards, and to stand up to those who treat the public purseasapersonalATM.At present,thePPCresemblesa toothlesspoodle.
Further,theevaluationof bidsshouldbeconductedby panels independent of d
Especiallyformajorprojects there should be experts and entities from outside the jurisdiction undertaking the evaluation of bids. It will cost a tad more but corruptioncostsmuchmore
Prequalification rules mustbescrutinisedtoensure t h a t t h e y d o n o t institutionalise favouritism, especially in the health sector Equally, bid security must be made meaningful: bonds without collateral are a farce, allowing firms and insurance companies to operate with impunity, and sometimes, with reckless disregard for the public interest.
And the mobilisation fees the “seed capital” handedtocontractorsbefore work commences—deserve
Dem boys seh this country love big fancy word and high-tech project.Everytimerainfalland waterrise,somebodygoncomeupwithone bigplan.Nowdelatestplanisfuh“mapping thecitydrainsandcanals.”
You hear that? Mapping! Like dem drains is lost tourist and we need GPS fuh finddem.Butlemmetellyuhsomething— mapdon’tdrainwater,bai.Yuhcouldmap from here to Mahaica, if de outfall choke, GeorgetownstillgonfloatlikeNoahark.
Nowdemboysnahtryingfuhknockde President. Demanlikehegetaknackfuh impossible missions. He tek on road, bridge, flood, garbage, traffic, and even lightrail—andthatalonecouldqualifyhe fuh sainthood. But even saint does need sense and shovel. Before yuh map de trench,yuhgottacleardemouth.
Rightnow,Georgetowndrainsslowlike oldmolasses.Dewatertryingfuhruntode river,butwhenitreachdeoutfall,itmeeta wallofmudsaying,“Nahtoday,boss.”
Dem boys seh, it easy is fuh fix dis thing?Putoneexcavatorponapontoon,go by de outfall, and dig! Not rocket science. Justdig,man!EveryGuyaneseknowdis— ifdekokercan’topenanddeoutfallblock,
special censure. In some cases, these fees are so exorbitant that they provide theperfectopportunityfora contractor to abscond with public funds before a single brick is laid. Subsidising contractorsinthiswayisnot reform; it is financial folly d r e s s e d u p a s administration.
Yethereweare,in2025, with a Vice President announcing that the government’s grand reform initiative begins with somethingittriedbeforeand discarded: an online portal for tender advertisement
One is tempted to marvel at the audacity, or the sheer comedic timing, of this declaration.
T h e c o u n t r y ’s procurement system is opaque,uneven,andriddled w i t h a v e n u e s f o r
favouritism.Itsproblemsare structural, legal, and procedural And yet the government’s solution is to p o s t t h e s a m e announcementsonlinethatit has posted for decades in newspapers. It is not the advertisements that are the problem; it is what happens after
If this is the best the People’s Progressive Party/Civiccandotohonour the promise of procurement reform, then the nation is beingtakenforaride.
de whole place gon flood. Yet dem big consultant walking round wid clipboard and tablet talking bout “digital mapping.”
Wahyuhgondo?Senddronefuhtellyuhde water ain’t moving? Yuh know what gon happen next? Dem gon publish nice map wid blue lines showing every canal in Georgetown, all labeled pretty-pretty: Lamaha Canal, Sussex Street, Princess Street. But yuh see when rain come, dem same line gon turn into swimming pool. Dem boys seh map ain’t worth one dry coconutifdewatercan’tfindwaytosea.
WehearOperationRescueGeorgetown gan start soon. Well, dem boys seh rescue must begin at de mouth. De canals trying fuhtalk,butdemmouthfullofmud.Open dem kokers when de tide right, let de pressure flush de mud, and watch de city breatheagain.Simplelikethat.Butno,we love ceremony We love project launch. Soon yuh gon see man cutting ribbon fuh one“DrainageMappingInitiative.”
Dem boys seh, all dem fancy plan is fine, but before yuh start drawing line pon paper,tekdebucketandcleardedrain.Map can’t move mud, boss man. Georgetown needaction,notapp! Talkhalf.Leffhalf.
Thedigitalportalisafig leaf, a token gesture in the face of decades of mismanagement. It is the bureaucratic equivalent of painting over rust: visually satisfying, but structurally meaningless. Real reform would be substantive, enforceable, and fearless, not a rebranding of yesterday’sabandonedidea. Launching a website is notreform.Itisnotvision.It is not courage. It is a digital plaster sent to a nation waiting patiently, if i n c r e a s i n g l y incredulously for leadership capable of doing more than tinkering at the edges.Inotherwords,itisan insult,afarce,and,sadly,the latest act in a long-running drama of bureaucratic comedy
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
Congratulations are extended to the PPP Government. It is now so resourcefulthatitnowholds the trophy for the leading creator, packager, and distributor of fake news in the hemisphere. So that all Guyanese get it clearly, the PPP Government is the biggest arranger of more than fake news, more than political propaganda. The government is now so stretched in the department of vice and vindictiveness that a new ministry is being contemplated, just about a finished product, other than for some finishing touches. Guyanese: get ready for the PPP Government’s Ministry ofSlanderandDefamation. It will be headed by MinisterBouncer,whichisa pseudonym for Minister No Balls (Not a Testicle). On eachoccasionthatshethinks thatthereisawicketinhand, stepping over the line is called by the umpire, and withsuspectactionrecorded for later escalation to the keeper of the rules. The ministrymalevolentopswill be run on a day-to-basis by Permanent Secretary Skirts. There is no first name, because he or she prefers to be addressed as ‘they’ and ‘them’, and skirt is found to provide the kind of cover in which to hide. The chief of slanderers and crew have filed for a waiver of copyright, so that they can takeoverthenameKeystone Kops. The Three Stooges provided brisk competition for a while, but the slanderers in the PPP Government are so many thatthebetterhomeforthem is Keystone Kops
Whatever they have to get right, they inevitably get wrong, with a foul odor attachedtothemselves.
The Ministry of Slander operate in the vicinity of the OfficeofthePrimeMinister, which affords the gang easy referencetotheOfficeofthe President. It’s that kind of high-level, high-profile setup. Can anyone imagine what is going on in Guyana today under the PPP Government? The PPP Government is the leading peddler of sleaze in the nation, in the region, in the hemisphere And its members still complain bitterly about a man in Brooklyn and a Guyanese woman somewhere in New York, or some other hideout across the United States. I have asked myself time and again a simple question:
which president, which prime minister, which vice president, would want, be proud of, those rancid and rotteddistinctions? Thatthe PPP Government is the owner of the title of Master Peddler (and Consumer) of the Sewer. That the PPP in the sum of its many parts, most of them, have the privilege of roaming at will onsocialmedia.
AG Nandlall took the pains to inform Guyanese thattherearelawsthatapply against such vile people. When he learned of how many PPP loyalists are candidates for the psychiatric couch, and from there to a lunatic asylum to takeuppermanentresidence, he is rethinking his approach. Theriskisjusttoo great that too many PPP stalwartscouldendupinthe
slammer Thus, he gets to keep an unsullied record relative to the supremacy of the law, and the attendant respect that he and the PPP Government have for it When developments like these are heard, it confirms what the law is really about in Guyana, where it is, where it’s heading, and its many immunities
So, why worry? It was PPPFounderandGodfather, Dr C.B.Jaganwhoseparting wordswere‘don’tworry,be happy.’ Whataparty,whata setofnice,inspiringpeople! Fake news and propaganda have been around forever in the PPP membership. Why wasitthatGuyanesethought that they went to those terroristschoolsinBulgaria, Cuba,Romania,andRussia, and got drummed into their skulls? Scripture? When a national government is now the leading crime syndicate in a country, then what does that say about those who have full control over it? Saints or sleazebags? Crimefighters or criminal operators.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinionsofthisnewspaper.)
The man in charge, His Excellency Mohamed Ali, said that he is declaring war on those who spread misinformation and disinformation. It seems thathiswarranoutofsteam, when the identities of the main contributors were repeated to him. Slimy operators are a PPP asset. Mudslingers are what the PPP is made of, thrives on, like a pig cavorting in his own excrement. One of his advisers, a veteran of many years in the sewage department, reassured the leader that when the rumormongers and defilers are given free rein, then that’s the best expression of democracy and political credibility Sincesuchisthe norminAmericatoday,then why the objection to the same happening in Guyana? To top it all off, the same people reminded the president of who call the shotsforthepolice.
A 38-year-old teacher of Vilvoorden, Essequibo Coast, Region Two was arrested by the police on Monday after he reportedly threw mud at a businessman insideanofficeoftheHack’s RiceMill.
According to a statement from the police, on Monday about08:19hrs,a31-year-old businessmanwasinhisoffice whentheteacherenteredand placed a container with a muddy substance inside the office.
“The suspect allegedly emptied the container and beganthrowingthesubstance on the businessman and around the office area,” the policereported.
Following the incident, policestatedthatareportwas made to the Aurora Police Station, where the suspect was contacted and arrested.
The police noted that statements were obtained in relation to the incident and the suspect was placed on $15,000 station bail. He is slated to appear in court, the policerelated.
The police further stated that following the man’s arrest, several persons had visited the Aurora Police Station. “However, no other arrests were made and no additional offences were reported in relation to the incident, ” the police confirmed.
CARPHA’s Executive Director, Dr. Lisa Indar
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) - the Caribbean’s sole regional public health agency and the CaribbeanCommunity’s(CARICOM)leadforhealth-joined world leaders, international agencies and global health representatives at the World Health Summit (WHS) 2025 in Berlin,GermanyfromOctober12-14,2025.
The WHS 2025, under the theme, “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World”, brought together over 4,000 on-site participants from 144 countries and more than 40,000onlineattendees,featuring400+speakerswithanequal genderbalance.
According to a press release, CARPHA’s Executive Director,DrLisaIndar,theonlyCaribbean-designatedspeaker at the WHS, provided the unique, regional public health perspectiveoftheCaribbean’sSmallIslandDevelopingStates (SIDS),characterisedbyitssmallsize,highlyinterconnected, Continued on page 16
T
he Guyana Elections
Commission (GECOM) is paralysed in a bitter deadlock as Chairman, Justice Rtd, Claudette Singhrefusestoconvenemeetings, insisting that the commission cannot function until a new leader of the opposition is appointed and submits three nominees under Article 161 3B However, lead PNCR commissioner Vincent Alexander, is pushing back, assertingthathisappointmentisfor life and does not require removal despite the shift in Parliament, furtherentrenchingthestalemate.
The September 1, general and regional elections for the first time in history of Guyana’s politics resultedintheemergenceofanew main opposition. The Azruddin Mohamed-led We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party has won
16 seats in the National Assembly while A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has become a minoritywith12seats.
As such, Chairperson of the GECOM, Justice Singh told this publication any business of the commission will have to be conducted after the convening of Parliament. The GECOM Chair sought to clear the air on recent allegations madeAPNU appointed commissioners APNU commissionershadraisedconcerns over her refusal to accede to their requestforameeting.
APNU commissioner, Vincent Alexanderhadexplainedinaletter that the chairman had denied a r e q u e s t t o m e e t w i t h commissionersonissuesrelatedto thedeclarationsoftheresultsofthe recent national polls The
opposition commissioners are of theviewthatdeclarationswerenot made in accordance with the establishedproceduresofGECOM andthelawsofGuyana.
However, Justice Singh said that her stance is in keeping with the provision found in Article 161(3)(B)oftheConstitution.“We have had new elections and remember there is a new opposition.It’snotAPNUanymore in power, there is another oppositioninplace;WINwhichhas the majority of 16 seats,” Justice Singh said alluding to the Constitution.TheChaircontinued: “When Parliament has convened then the Opposition Leader will have a chance to choose who his commissioners are that’s all I said andtheydon’twanttoacceptthat.I am only acting in accordance with theconstitution.”
GECOM Chair Justice (ret’d), Claudette Singh
Article 161 (3) (B) of the ConstitutioninrelationtoGECOM states: “Three members to be appointed by the President in accordance with the advice of the opposition leader tendered after meaningful consultation with nongovernmental political parties represented in the National Assembly.” “So, we have to be careful and act in accordance with what the constitution says,” the GECOMchairstressed.
Further, Justice Singh debunked claims made by APNU commissioners that their appointments have no term limit. Sheclarifiedthereinnosuchthing as a lifetime appointment for GECOM commissioners. “I don’t know where they got that from becausewhenyoureadArticle161 (3)(B)Idon’tbelieveyougetthat?
So they need to say where they gotthatfrom...”sheposited,adding that she is very aware of what the constitution states in regard to this subject ” “I know about this constitution, I was in the AG’S chambers and I worked with Dr [Mohammed] Shahabuddeen with thatConstitutionsoI’mfullyaware of it. Maybe somebody told them that, but it’s not in the Constitution…As you know the constitution is Supreme law, so no other law overrides that any law would be inconsistent,” the GECOMChairmanasserted.
Notwithstanding the constitutionalreference,Alexander isadamantthatwhilehecan’tdeny that the elections resulted in some unprecedented changes to Guyana’spoliticalstructure:“when she says she has to wait on Parliament she is inferring that commission is not presently constituted because there is a new leader of the opposition and the leader of opposition according to the constitution is the person who nominates the persons for a p p o i n t m e n t b y t h e
President…evenifsheisright,but she cannot take action on the assumptionthattherewillbeanew leaderofopposition.Thefactofthe matter is there is no new leader of theopposition.”
Alexander is of the view that GECOM chair contention should applytotheentirecommission.He contended “If she is saying that there is a new leader of the opposition and therefore GECOM is not properly constituted, she herself is a nominee of that leader and so if she is saying that we call for meetings because GECOM is notproperlyconstituted.Then,she herself cannot act in any capacity because her appointment takes a similar approach to our appointment.Sothatistheissue.”
Alexander is of the view that only a change in the laws can rectifythesituationatGECOM.He posited that constitutional provision on the appointment of commissioners cannot be read in isolation. “It has to read with articles226and225whichindicate that there is no term limit for commissioners ”Alexander argued.
Henotedinorderforchangesto take place in the appointment, the laws will have to be amended. “I have no problem with this. I was sayingtheywillhavetoamendthe law.The law as it is presently read doesnotprovideforustostepdown that’showIpresentlyseeit.Ihave saidinthepast,Ithinkthewayhow ourcommissionisconstitutedisnot good…I agree that there should be a change but not to just remove commissioners but it should provideforcommissionersthatare more unbiased,” Alexander contended.
Meanwhile when contacted, Government appointed GECOM Commissioner Sase Gunraj declined to make any comment on the issue. He said “I have not read any of the correspondence in detailed so I will not be able to comment on the matter at this time…”
Anewpartnership between CAFDevelopment Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will unlock new pathways to mobilise climate and development finance for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
The agreement aims to accelerate the region’s transition toward greener, more resilient, and digitally connected economies, CAF said in a press release. The M e m o r a n d u m o f Understanding (MOU) was signedonthemarginsofthe 2025AnnualMeetingsofthe World Bank Group and the InternationalMonetaryFund in Washington, D C by Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF and Timothy N. J. Antoine, GovernoroftheECCB.
demonstrates CAF’s determination to contribute tostrengtheningtheregion’s financialsystemandtowork w i t h k e y p a r t n e r organisations to ensure that CAF can expand the financing options available toECCUcountriesaswellas amplifythereachandimpact of our development financing.
innovation, and expertise to address those challenges while creating opportunities for transformation and inclusivegrowth.”
Governor Antoine described the signing as a pivotal step that will facilitate access to development financing, technical expertise and grants to support the development ambitions of ECCUcountries.
The partnership will prioritise areas that are deemedcriticaltotheregion,
It establishes a framework for cooperation to strengthen financial systems, expand access to climate finance, and accelerate sustainable growth across the eight countriesoftheECCU.
such as renewable energy and energy security, digital transformation, private sector competitiveness, and institutional capacity building Díaz-Granados
said the partnership
“The Eastern Caribbean faces some of the most complex development challenges in the world,” stated Díaz-Granados “These range from climate vulnerabilitytothepressures of global finance, which limit access to affordable capital and constrain fiscal space in small island e c o n o m i e s T h i s collaborationwiththeECCB will help channel financing,
“This partnership could not be more timely,” stated Antoine. “It brings together two institutions that share a commitment to building resilience and sustainable growth in the ECCU. For us at the ECCB, this collaboration is about turning our Big Push challengeintomeaningful Continued on page 15
As the New York
P o l i c e
Department (NYPD) commemorated the death anniversary of fallen Guyanese-born detective Randolph Holder, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday paid tribute to the
Life Insurance Companies on Friday opened its 19th branch at Hotel Amazonas in Lethem, RegionNine.
Scenes from the opening of Hand-in-Hand new branch at Lethem, Region Nine on Friday.
In a statement, the company said the new branch marks a significant step in expanding the y country “As G
’s
established and AM Best-rated insurer, Hand-in-Hand proudly celebrates160yearsofservicethis year, and the launch of the Lethem Branch comes as part of its
Residents of Lethem are invited to v
Hotel/Amazonas to explore tailoredinsurancesolutionsbacked bythelegacyofaCompanythathas safeguardedGuyanesefamiliesand businessesforwelloveracentury,”
At the simple ceremony, the company’s Human Resources Manager, Zaida Joaquin, and the Marketing Manager, Savita Singh who delivered remarks outlined Hand-in-Hand’srangeofinsurance products, now offered to Lethem
fordable
rates with quality coverage and exceptionalcustomercare.
Mayor of Lethem, John Macedo praised Hand-in-Hand for itslong-standingservicetoGuyana and its commitment to community development.
A 24-year-old woman wasshotdeadonSundayby two biker bandits who were trying to rob her brother outsideoftheirhomeinWest Ruimveldt,Georgetown.
Police identified the woman as Faynel Brewster who was shot twice around 23:00 hrs, while her brother, a businessman and ex-cop was involved in a scuffle withthegunmen.Atthetime oftheattack,thewomanwas in the yard speaking to her boyfriend,KarlSmart.
Police reported that while her brother, Moses Brewster,31wasfightingoff the bandits she exited the yard to see what was happening. Two shots went off and Faynel fell to the ground.
The bandits fled on their bikes and Brewster was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where she was pronounced dead on arrival. One of the bullets, according to police, struck her to the right upper hand and the other entered herleftlowerchest.
Police have since launchedaninvestigation.
It is believed that the bandits might have trailed her brother Moses from the Kitty Seawall to rob him of his brand-new Honda XR motorcycle.
He was liming at the seawall with the bike which still had the trade-plates on. Moses also had two gold
chains around his neck. At around 22: 45 hrs he reportedlyleftforhome.
Moses arrived safely at his house and had dismounted his bike to push itintotheyardwhenthetwo banditsonablackHondaXR motorcyclepulledupfroma northerndirection.
Theriderreportedlyhad on a ski mask while the pillionriderhadnone.Oneof themheldMosesatgunpoint and demanded that he hand over his gold chains and the bike Moses, however, refused and chose to fight themoff.
As police track the gunmen, Brewster’s family is mourning her tragic demise.
Her mother, during an
interview with another media entity said she cannot come to grips with her daughter’sdeath.“Ithinkit’s timethatsomethingneedsto be done to these young people who coming fuh do people thing for their own thing.”
Brewster’s sister recounted that she, along with Faynel and Faynel’s boyfriend were together in the yard when her brother pulleduponhisbike.
Shesaidthatanotherbike pulledupbehindatthesame time and one of the men dressed in a white jersey, snatched her brother from behind.
“Hesnatchhebyhechain hereandhepulloutagunand Continued on page 17
From page 13 years of partnership, cooperation, teamwork, mutual support, respect, dignity, and honour,” the Presidentsaid.
Henotedthatbothforces are bound by a common mission — to protect life and property and to defend the state and its people, calling such service “the ultimate sacrifice anyone canmake.”
The President’s remarks came as officers and officialsjoinedtheNYPDin
Guyanese-born officer who
was killed in the line of duty in2015.
His legacy, Ali said, stands as a powerful reminder of the selflessness and bravery that define true policing.
“Every officer should be proud of a life defined by selflessness, service, and upliftment,” President Ali a f f
r m e d “ Y o u r commitment continues to reflect the highest ideals of policingandnationalduty.”
Also in attendance were Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Colonel Sheldon Howell, members
of the GPF Executive Leadership Team, Regional
underscoring the strong institutional and emotional bond shared between the two law enforcement agencies.
President Ali urged officerstocontinuebuilding on that foundation of trust
, emphasising that the
Guyana and the NYPD is not merely operational, it is a shared expression of honour, integrity, and pride inservice.
From page 13 and impactful action. It is about expanding thetools,partnerships,andresourcesthatcan help us empower and support our people to thriveinanever-changingglobaleconomy.”
The agreement builds on CAF’s deepening engagement in the Caribbean, where it now counts six shareholder countries.
Two of these are members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) that have completed the formal
incorporation process, while all remaining independent OECS countries have officially expressed their intention to join CAF and are atvaryingstagesofincorporation. Since opening its Caribbean Regional Management Office in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in 2022, CAF has continued to expand its support for small island economies through financing, technical assistance, and knowledge partnerships that drive inclusive and sustainablegrowth.
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The Bartica water treatment plant is scheduled for commissioning at the end of November, Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the Guyana Water Incorporation (GWI), Mr. Sheik Baksh who made the announcement at the commissioning ceremony of the Cummings Lodge water treatment plant on Saturday.
“We have a new plant which will be commissioned… I’ll say by the end of November at Bartica. A new water treatment plant because Bartica, some areas Four Miles and Five Miles… they have not been receiving a good supply of water and so we have that new plant,” he said.
It was reported by the
Department of Public Information in June this year that the $458.1 million treatment plant is being constructed by Toshiba Water Solutions America Inc.
According to the article, once completed, the facility will be capable of treating 3.0 million litres per day, thereby enhancing water quality for numerous households.
Additionally, Baksh noted that GWI will soon be commissioning another water treatment plant on the East Coast Demerara.
“Shortly we will be commissioning another treatment plant at the middle of East Coast Demerara at Bachelor’s Adventure, the largest treatment plant that will be commissioned this year, 20 million
litres per day provision,” he said. This publication understands that the Bachelor’s Adventure plant is being constructed at a cost of $1.9 billion by Sigma Engineers Limited, the contractor who has undertaken similar projects for the GWI.
The CEO announced too Sigma Engineers Limited has won the contract to construct a treatment plant at Hope, ECD.
There are currently 36 water treatment plants in the country, Baksh said noting that the company is actively trying to achieve 100% access to clean and reliable water supply. He added that from 2021 to 2025, a staggering sum of $65 billion has been invested into the water sector.
Washington D.C., October 20, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has launched a new guide providing practical advice on how to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) prompts that generate reliable, relevant, and culturally appropriate content across diverse contexts.
The publication aims to promote the responsible use of AI to improve communication and decision-making in public health.
With the advent of generative AI, technology has
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Tasks that previously required multiple rounds of review can now be completed more efficiently, provided the AI is guided by clear, specific, and purpose-driven instructions.
“Generative artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for public health, but its effectiveness depends on how it is instructed,” said Marcelo D’Agostino, Head of the Information Systems and Digital Health Unit at PAHO.
“Good prompt design is key to unlocking its full potential,” he added.
The publication, AI prompt design for public health, underscores that the value of generative AI depends on professionals’ ability to guide it effectively to produce accurate and meaningful content. In its simplest form, a prompt refers to the instruction given to an AI system—whether a short question such as “How can dengue be prevented?” or a more detailed request specifying tone, format, and audience, for example: “Write an educational message about vaccination for parents in rural areas, in clear and friendly language.”
For this reason, designing effective prompts can be considered an essential skill for all public health workers— to enhance operational efficiency and to ensure that messages are trustworthy, understandable, and actionable. However, the guide also warns of the risks associated with using generative AI in public health, particularly when content could influence public behavior, inform local policies, or support emergency response efforts. It emphasises the importance of human oversight to review and approve all AI-generated outputs.
Among its recommendations, PAHO suggests that prompts be treated as “living
protocols”—instructions that can be tested, refined, and adapted according to context, language, or audience.
It also encourages institutions to develop prompt libraries to promote consistency and efficiency in AI use across public health operations. This publication is part of PAHO’s Digital Literacy Program, which aims to strengthen the digital competencies of public health professionals throughout the Americas. It also supports the digital transformation of health systems, enabling faster, more accurate, and higher-impact decision-making to improve people’s health.
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porous borders, fragile health systems, tourism dependency and high vulnerability to nature disasters and climate change impacts; necessitating Caribbean-tailored heath interventions to effectively prevent the rapid spread of diseases across the region and across international borders.
She highlighted, that given the Caribbean’s context, an outbreak in one island can easily become an outbreak in the region and possibly impact on regional and global health security; and that CARPHA’s advancements in
novel early warning and response surveillance systems, laboratory systems, workforce development and partnerships for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) funded through the Pandemic Fund grant, provided effective Caribbean tailored solutions. Dr Indar also brought the Caribbean perspectives regarding mental health, climate change and health, the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the ageing population, speaking at the following sessions: Global Health Lab Session on “What is Next for Global
Health Emergencies? How to Sustain a Strong Global Health Emergency Architecture?”
High-level Panel Discussion on “From Fragmentation to Coherence: Partnering for Pandemic Resilience: Country Leadership at the Core of the Pandemic Fund’s Vision for a Safer World” and Global Health Lab Session on “Turning Commitment to Action for Mental Health – Implementing the Outcome of the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health.” Dr Indar also engaged in several side meet-
ings with international partners, including a panel discussion on “From Forecasts to the Frontlines: Embedding Climate Services in Health Systems” and an event entitled “Who Pays to Keep the World Safe? – A Call to Empower Countries through Collaborative Surveillance.” The World Health Sumit provided a unique platform for CARPHA global health partners across sectors and regions to strengthen partnerships, share experiences and identify actionable solutions to some of the most critical public health facing societies today.
President Dr
Mohamed Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha last Thursday evening, walked among producers and vendorsatapop-upfarmers’ market on the Kingston SeawallinGeorgetown.
Stalls overflowing with local produce told a story of transformation. Their visit revealed Guyana’s accelerating shift from traditional farming to a modern, export-driven agricultural industry, as the government pushes to raise standards, expand production, and build economies of scale across thesector
With an investment of $23 6 million, the agro-
processing facility built in WatookainLindenprovides a wide range of businesses and programmes that provide products, equipment, and expertise to the agricultural industry, servicing over 600 persons inandaroundtheregion.
Reaping the benefits of theinvestmentsmadebythe People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government, Guyana is positioned to become the food basket of the Caribbean, breathing new life into farms, fields and agri-industries. There are several agro-processing facilities that span across Guyana in Regions One, Five,Six,Nine.
This means that Parika, Watooka, Sophia, Ann’s Grove,Maruranau,andBina
Hill will continue to contributetotheaddedvalue of local products. Similarly, the agro-processing facility in Karaudarnau Village in
Region Nine has improved productivity, farm management,andefficiency, and it is helping farmers overcomechallengesrelated
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JANEIRO, Oct 20
(Reuters) - Brazil’s environmental agency Ibama greenlit state-run oil company Petrobras to conduct exploratory research by drilling wells in theFozdoAmazonasregion, near the mouth of the AmazonRiver,thefirmsaid inastatementonMonday The drilling is expected to begin immediately and last around five months, Petrobras said, adding that forthemomenttheywillnot be producing any oil. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everythingyouneedtoknow about the global energy industry The area, in deep waters off the shore of the Amazonian state of Amapa, is considered Petrobras’ most promising oil frontier,
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sharinggeologywithnearby Guyana,whereExxonMobil isdevelopinghugefields.
Petrobras is aiming to obtain more geological information through the exploratory research and assess whether there is oil and gas in the area on a commercial scale, it said. Observatorio do Clima, a Brazilian network of environmentalorganisations said in a statement that the license was a “sabotage” to the global climate summit COP30, which Brazil will host next month in the AmazoniancityofBelem.
At COP30, Brazil is expected to urge the international community to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
However, the contrast between the country’s energy policies and its
climateleadershipambitions has drawn sharp criticism
l advocates.
The network called the decision “disastrous” and said social movements will gotocourt“todenouncethe illegalities and technical flaws in the licensing process, which could render thelicensenullandvoid.”
As part of its bid to drill in the ecologically sensitive region, Petrobras conducted an emergency response test in August to assess its preparedness. Last month, documents showed that Petrobrashadfailedonepart of the test, and was demanded to resubmit its animal-rescueplan.
In Monday’s statement, Petrobrassaidithadmetthe requirements established by Ibama, “fully complying
with the environmental licensing process.” Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said in a notethatatechnicaldefense was made to ensure that exploration is carried out with environmental responsibility, “within the highest international standards.”
That was the message from U.S. President Donald Trump on board Air Force
OneSunday Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard celebrated the granting of the license in a press release, calling it an “achievement for Brazilian society.”“Wehopetoobtain excellent results in this research and prove the existence of oil in the Brazilianportionofthisnew global energy frontier,” she said.
me brother push he off and when me brother run inside, he fire the gun. Whenhefiretheguntheshotketchme sister and then he bend down and pick upthebagandthenhefireofftheother shot again”, she told Big Smith News Watch.
Moses recalled that he left the seawall around 22:42 hrs, and did not seeanyonefollowinghim.Itwaswhen he was almost home when he noticed thebandits.
“He come off the motorcycle, his word was to me don’t run and go nowhere. So, me ain’t run and go nowhere, cause I don waiting fuh he come close to see how I could get to attackhebecauseifIrunIaintwanthe
shoot”, he said. The brother then recounted scuffling with the men until the man fired the shot and he pulled to theside.Atthetimehedidn’tknowhis sisterhadbeenhit.
Mosessaidthathetriedchasingthe banditsbuttheyvanished.
Meanwhile, the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) condemned thetragickilling.
“This heart-wrenching act of violence has once again shaken our nationandbroughtimmensegrieftoyet another Guyanese family” the APNU stated.After extending condolences to thedeadwoman’srelatives,theAPNU urged the authorities to conduct a full andtransparentinvestigationtoensure that those responsible are swiftly
to labour, technology, and marketaccess.
The establishment of these facilities has boosted the country’s export capabilities and reduced the need to import food items.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Office for Investment (GOInvest) certification programme has certified over 20 products from local businesses that are made in Guyana.
This falls within the government’s framework in positioning farmers on the same stage as their competitors. Guyana is no longer producing just for domestic consumption but has allowed producers to have their own space to compete on supermarket shelvesacrosstheregionand theworld.
Driving national and
international consumer confidence in Guyanese goods, this space ensures local products are showcased to consumers Local producers can access new markets and explore greater opportunities. The government continues to boost its local producers by actively working to remove barriers to Guyana’s food exports.
T h e P P P / C administration has focused on regaining and expanding marketsforlocalproductsin the Caribbean and North America.Guyanaisactively engaging with other countries, particularly within CARICOM, for the removal of non-tariff barriers that restrict the movement of goods and other agricultural products.
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‘to eradicate Hamas’...
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documented 80 breaches of the ceasefire, which it said constituteablatantviolation o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l humanitarianlaw
“Theseviolationsranged from direct fire against civilians to deliberate shelling and targeting, the use of simultaneous air strikes, and the arrest of a number of civilians,” the statementread.
“These practices reflect the occupation’s continued aggressive approach, its cleardesireforescalationon the ground, and its constant thirstforbloodandkilling.”
USleadersinIsraeltoget nextphaseofGazatruce‘in motion’
VicePresidentJDVance is on his way to Israel after senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israel’s leader today
broughtbeforethelaw
“Thislatesttragedyunderscoresthe growing threat of crime that continues to plague our communities” the coalition stated before calling on the government to take stronger and more decisive action to tackle the surge in criminalactivityacrossthecountry
According to APNU/PNCR “It is time for meaningful measures to be implementedtogetillegalgunsoffour streets, strengthen law enforcement, and restore public safety and trust”, continuedtheparties’.
The parties further stated that the PNCR/APNU remains committed to working toward a safer Guyana where every citizen, especially women and children,canlivewithoutfear
The Americans are having these high-level conversations in Israel this week to move forward with the Gaza ceasefire deal and totalkaboutwhat’snext.
The Israelis have said that until the remaining bodies, now 15, of hostages arebroughtbackfromGaza, that’s when they’re going to be willing to talk about what’s next for the Palestinianterritory
But the Americans are sayingthat’snotgoingtobe the case, because they knew itwasgoingtobeadifficult task to locate the bodies in the ruins of the bombblasted enclave after two
yearsofwar
And there is a plan here withalotofguarantors,alot of people who are involved in terms of different countriesanddifferentallies that want to get this in motion.
Meanwhile, Hamas has called on the international community to demand that Israel to carry through with itsceasefirecommitmentsin Gaza.
The Palestinian group also said it’s working to complete the handover of Israeli captives’ remains despite “major challenges because of the extensive destruction”ofGaza.Hamas has already released 20 living Israeli abductees and theremainsof13others.
Hamas “abides by all details of the ceasefire in Gaza, especially in the first phase by handing over all living captives at once”, spokesman Hazem Qassem said in a statement on the group’sTelegramchannel.
“One of the main obstacles we face in deliveringtheremainsisthe absenceofheavymachinery neededtoremovetherubble. We have made this clear to the mediators, ” said Qassem.
“All parties that want calm in the region must pressure the [Israeli] occupation to ensure it fulfillsitscommitments.”
Israel “has not abandoned its policy of starvation against our Palestinian people in the GazaStrip”,headded.
(Reuters) - The United States is sending the two survivors of a Thursday strike in the Caribbean to their home countries of ColombiaandEcuadortobe detained and prosecuted, U S President Donald TrumpsaidonSaturday
The move, which was first reported by Reuters, means that the U.S. military willnothavetograpplewith
thorny legal issues
surrounding military detentionforsuspecteddrug traffickers, whose alleged crimes do not fall neatly under the laws of war, legal expertssay
“The two surviving terrorists are being returned to their Countries of origin, Ecuador and Colombia, for detention and prosecution,” TrumpsaidonTruthSocial.
Both men have arrived home, according to authorities from the two SouthAmericancountries.
“We have received the Colombian detained on the narco submarine, we are happyheisaliveandhewill
The Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
be processed according to the law,” Colombian PresidentGustavoPetrosaid onXonSaturdayafternoon, providing no further information.
An Ecuadorean survivor arrivedbackinhiscountryat around 11 a.m. local time, a governmentsourcewhowas not authorised to speak
publicly said, and will later once legally processed Ecuador’s communications office and foreign ministry didnotimmediatelyrespond torequestsforcomment.
The U.S. military staged a helicopter rescue for the survivors on Thursday after the strike on their semisubmersible vessel,
suspected of trafficking illegal narcotics. The strike killed the other two crew membersonboard.
The U.S. military flew thesurvivorstoaU.S.Navy warship in the Caribbean aftertherescue.
In his social media post, Trump said, “U S Intelligence confirmed this
he We Invest in
Nationhood (WIN) party says it will move to the courts as Region 10’s Regional Executive Officer (REO) and Clerk of Council, Dwight John, has failed to resume and complete the lawfulRegionalDemocratic Council (RDC) election of the Regional Chairman and ViceChairman.
On October 12, WIN issued a 48-hour ultimatum, through attorney Siand Dhurjondemandingthatthe REO reconvene the RDC and complete the election process or face legal action. Region 10 RDC election heldsinceOctober10,ended inatiewithninevoteseach, after which the REO suspended the proceedings andreferredthemattertothe Minister of Local Government, Priya Manickchand.
W I N ’s a t t o r n e y describedthatmoveas“ultra vires, contrary to statute, arbitrary, unreasonable and otherwiseillegal.”
In a statement issued on
Monday, WIN said it has grown increasingly concerned over the REO’s failure to reconvene the RDC to conclude the election,whichendedinatie between WIN’s nominee, Mark Goring, and APNU’s DominiqueBlair
Thepartycontendsthat the Local Democratic Organs Act, Cap 28:09, clearly outlines a process for second and third rounds of voting to break a tie, leavingnodiscretionforthe Clerk to suspend the proceedings “Despite the clear and mandatory procedures outlined under Section 20(6)(a) through (h) of the Act which providesforasecondand,if necessary, a third round of voting to break a tie the Clerkhasrefusedtoresume theprocess,leavingRegion 1 0 a s t h e o n l y administrative region in Guyana without an elected Chairman and Vice Chairman,”thepartysaid WIN said it has already written to the REO, outlining the provisions of the
ging immediate compliance However,itsaidnoresponse hasbeenreceived.
The party added that while it had given the Clerk ample time to act in good faith, it will now proceed with all lawful m
g notifying the Minister of L
y G
Chambers, and initiating legalproceedingstocompel him to fulfill his statutory duty
The party noted that the REO’s inaction “represents not only a violation of statutory duty but also a denial of the democratic will of the people of Region 10, who freely elected WIN candidates to serve on the Council ”
The party underscored that democracy must never be held hostage by proceduraldefiance.
It added that the people of Region 10 deserve full respect for their votes and
vessel was loaded up with mostly Fentanyl, and other illegalnarcotics.”
Trump did not provide any evidence, but did post a roughly 30 second video which appeared to show a semi-submersible vessel in thewaterbeforebeinghitby atleastoneprojectile.
Speaking on Friday, Trumptoldreportersthatthe strike was against “a drugcarrying submarine built specifically for the transportation of massive amounts of drugs ” The Trump administration has said the previous strikes killed 27 people, raising alarms among some legal experts and Democratic lawmakers, who question whether they adhere to the lawsofwar
Thestrikescomeagainst the backdrop of a U S military buildup in the Caribbean that includes guidedmissiledestroyers,F35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarineandaround6,500 troops as Trump escalates a standoff with the
Venezuelangovernment.
OnWednesday,Trump d i s c l o s e d h e h a d authorised the Central Intelligence Agency to c o n d u c t c o v e
Venezuela, adding to speculation in Caracas that the United States is
Venezuelan President NicolasMaduro Maduro has denied any connection to drug
denounced the U S boat strikes as a pretext for
violations of sovereignty andinternationallaw
In a letter this week to the United Nations’ 15member Security Council,
Moncada asked for a U N determinationthattheU S strikes off its coast are illegal and to issue
Venezuela’ssovereignty
Cproper representation through a lawfully elected chairmanandvicechairman.
WIN said it will, “Engage the public through community forums and press briefings to ensure transparency and awareness of the issue. Mobilise civic and community support in defence of democracy and the lawful representation of Region10residents.”
T h e p a r t y a l s o reaffirmed its readiness to participate transparently in any lawful continuation of the process, noting that it stands firmly for accountability, good governance, and democratic integrity
“The will of the people of Region 10 cannot be disregarded.
The law is clear, the election process must continue until a Regional ChairmanandRegionalVice Chairmanareelected.
WINwillnotbedeterred from defending the rule of law and the democratic rights of the citizens we represent,”thepartysaid.
hief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) Shaik Baksh said the water company is addressing the digital transformation of GWI to provide efficient servicestoconsumers.
S p e a k i n g a t a commissioning ceremony on Saturday, the CEO statedthetransformationis aligned with Guyana’s egovernmentinitiative.
“The other area which we are addressing is the digital transformation of GWI.Thisisbeingaligned with the Government of Guyana e-government programme and we are seeking advice from them and we are moving very swiftly along this line. Already, we have a portal d a s h b o a r d b e i n g developed to support the technical effort of GWI,” Bakshrelated.
President Irfaan Ali and his government is pursuing a national digitisation programme across the public sector to improve efficiency, enhance transparency and ensure the ease of doing businessforGuyanese.
During his remarks,
Baksh admitted that the GWIhasbeenfacingmany challenges.
Hesaidthecompanyis on the move to ensure a greater level of efficiency andproduction.
“Inthisregardwehave already restructured some of the departments including the operations department,toensurelevel of service of water and water quality is delivered. So, we have already done that, we are making some organisational changes because I am not happy with what is taking place with the complaints, like customersandthedelivery of quality of service to the population as a whole and we are initiating several changestoturnaroundthis area and ensuring we use the new technology that is available,”heexplained.
The CEO added that changes are being made at the regional levels to ensure greater efficiency operations.
“We are zoning some oftheregionstoensurethat is done, put in more competent staff to ensure we have a faster response to customer complaints,” heaffirmed.
The government’s reported move to shift tender notices away from newspapers and rely primarily on online publication signals a worrying step backward for transparency and public access.
While digitisation is necessary in a modern state, it must not come at the expense of accessibility and accountability. Many contractors, particularly those in rural and hinterland regions, rely on printed newspapers to stay informed about bidding opportunities. The traditional press has long served as a public record visible, verifiable, and difficult to quietly alter or erase.
Moving tender notices solely online risks narrowing participation, empowering only those with constant internet access, and weakening one of the few transparent windows into public procurement. It also erodes the watchdog role of the media, which helps ensure that procurement remains open to scrutiny and not hidden in bureaucratic corners.
Modernisation should mean more openness, not less. The government can embrace digital systems while still maintaining public notice in print where citizens of every background can see, question, and hold power accountable. Transparency must remain visible, tangible, and accessible not just a link on a website.
ESPNcricinfo - A tournament lacking in genuine tight finishes has now produced two in two days, as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played out a lowscoring thriller in Navi Mumbai. But in truth this game should have never got to that stage, as Bangladesh nursed their chase of 203 only to stumble at the last
and fall to a seven-run defeat. The result means, Bangladesh are eliminated from semi-final contention, whileSriLankalivetofight anotherday
ThiswasachasethatSri Lanka were behind for around 48 overs, but in a tantalising final dash Sri Lanka picked up five wickets and gave away two
runs off the final nine deliveries of the game, as Bangladesh were unable to close out a game that they had controlled for large parts.
The final scorecard will read that Chamari Athapaththu picked up figures of 4 for 42, but three of those came in a game-stealing final over,
where Bangladesh lost four wickets off the first four deliveries - a run-out in the middle ensuring it wasn’t an Athapaththu hattrick.
Up until then Nigar Sultana had anchored the chase, if not expertly then at least safely Her 77 off 98 came mostly as part of two major partnershipsthe first 82 off 120 with Sharmin Akhter and the second 50 off 58 with ShornaAkter-duringwhich
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Difficult predicaments could arise today if you try to exert your will over others without having the most honorable intentions, Aries. It could be that you're using someone else's fear of you to control himorher
TAURUS(Apr.20–May20)
The fire within you is raging today,Taurus,andyoushould becarefulhowyouwieldthis power Be proud and triumphant. Walk with your shouldersbackandheadhigh. Freedomisimportant.
GEMINI(May21–June20)
There may be a great deal of fuss over something that seems quite insignificant to you, Gemini. Try to see the beauty and importance of everythingaroundyou.
CANCER(June21–July22)
Thingsarecomingtoacritical point for you today, Cancer, and you may find that other people openly object to your actions. It's OK to be a bit selfish if the situation is appropriate.
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Feelfreetospeakmoreloudly today, Leo. You'll find that things fall into place more easily if you speak your thoughts outwardly and directly in the presence of others. Bring your internal powerunderyourcontrol.
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Youshouldbaskinaglorious splendortoday,Virgo.There's a great deal of power at your disposal.You'll find your ego ishealthy,charged,andready forthebattlefield.
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Add more sunshine to your day, Libra. It may be time to stir up your inner passion and let it speak with greater confidencethanyouhavebeen lately Make sure you heal yourself by letting the people aroundyouhearyourtruth.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)Trynottolosesightofyour own projects or desires, Aquarius. There's a great deal of power and manipulative energy in the air today that could throw you off course if youaren'tcareful.
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Recharge today by getting outside and stretching your arms to the sky, Pisces. Be proud and courageous. You have the power to turn an unhealthy situation into a positiveone,
Hasini Perera scored her first ODI half-century (Getty Images)
rudderless ship, just merely onfortheride.
But to stick with the analogy, this was not a ship moving particularly swiftly, and indeed it was almost entirely of Bangladesh’s own making that this chase went as deep as it did On a pitch, not offering much for the spinners - of which Sri Lanka are stocked full ofSri Lanka were resigned to simply keeping things tight, unable to really impose themselvesonthegamewith the ball as they would have liked. But with a pretty chaseable target of 203 on the board, Bangladesh were guilty of being overly cautious - perhaps bearing in mind their poor batting efforts earlier in the tournament - as they inched towards the Sri Lankanscore.
It meant that when Bangladesh faltered at the death, Sri Lanka were perfectly poised to pounce, though it really had no businessgettingtothatpoint inthefirstplace.
Scores: Sri Lanka 202 (Hasini 85, Athapaththu 46, Shorna 3-27, Rabeya 2-39) beat Bangadesh 195 for 9 (Sultana 77, Sharmin 64*, Athapaththu 4-42) by seven runs.
Afteranumberofbattles and testing encounters, both Essequibo and defending champs Demerara will be keen on pulling out all the stops as the two sides will meet in the final of the inaugural GCB Queensway Super50 Inter-county Crickettournament.
Both teams have been in great form, with Essequibo being the late-bloomers having won their last two
matches in convincing fashiontohelpsealaspotin this weekend’s upcoming tussleforthetitle.
Withafewdaysoff,both unitswillbekeenongetting as much rest and practice time in, ahead of the final match, as players will need to regroup and iron out any kinks with tons of work expected to be done by both teams.Thefinalpreliminary rounds ended this past
weekend with Essequibo dismantling the GCB Select XI, while champs Demerara almost lost their way in a
essentially set the tone for what is expected to be the most exciting encounter of thetournament.
Both teams have had huge amounts of success, thanks to key players who have been performing well
throughout the competition with both bat and ball, factorswhichwillplayhuge roles in the upcoming encounter
The few days off will also help players to recover from their couple weeks of intense competition, while assessing the necessary strategic planning and execution models, which both sides will more than likely be placing emphasis
on; having faced each other prior Thelasttimethesetwo sides met, the defending champs walked away with a commanding 50-run win
after upsetting the Essequibians in their own backyardofHamptonCourt, whichisalsothesiteforthis Sunday’sfinale.
Essequibo will be keen on revenge, especially with thetitlenowupforgrabsand theadvantagepossiblybeing
reset to their homecourt, havingstormedtotworecent back-to-back-wins.
More importantly, players will be looking to churn out top individual performanceswiththebigger picture of National Selection to the Guyana Harpy Eagles squad,aheadofnextmonth’s CWI Regional Super50 Championship;atournament thathaseludedthelocalboys formorethanadecade.
The nation’s top amateurgymsare intensifying their preparations ahead of the Terrence Poole National
I n t e r m e d i a t e Championships, set for October 24th to 26th at the NationalGymnasium.
Among them is the Andrew Lewis Gym based in Albouystown who are leaving no stones unturned in the buildup to the competition.
This year’s edition carries added significance, as it will honour the late Terrence Poole, the longserving Technical Director of the GBA who passed awayinOctober2024.Poole was a towering figure in Guyanese boxing, dedicatingoverfourdecades to the sport as a coach, coordinator, and mentor to hundreds of athletes nationwide.
Coach at the Andrew LewisGym,LennoxDaniels has placed his fighters in a rigorous training regimen. Danielsexplainedthatwhile some boxers did not get a chance to compete recently, the focus is now on refining fundamentals ahead of the championship.
“Right now, …we got to
improve on them... All the basic things like gloves work, bag work, pad work we’re doing to make sure we’reready,”Danielssaid.
The veteran coach expressed confidence in his fighters’ ability to deliver under pressure, noting that the emphasis will be on translating gym work into competition results “I expecttoseewhattheyhave learned;Iwantedtoseethem go there and adapt it, basically They’ve been through a lot of works and we’ve even been mentoring them,sothistime,whenthey gothere,theyjustexecuteit intherightform,”headded.
The Terrence Poole National Intermediate Championshipsisoneofthe
GBA’s marquee events on the annual calendar, designed to provide a competitive platform for emerging boxers to showcase their skills. This year’s tournament doubles as a tribute to Poole’s enduring legacy, bringing together gyms and athletes from across the country in what is expected to be a spirited and emotional showcaseoflocaltalent.
The GBA has extended invi
o clubs na
onwide and is encouraging the public to come out and support the event, which not only celebrates competition but honours one of Guyana’s most respected sports figures.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) has sponsored the Berbice Senior Men’s Football League,whichwaslaunched onSaturdaylast.
The launch took place at All Saints Ground on Princess Elizabeth Road, New Amsterdam where all matches will be played and marked the return of structured senior-level football to Berbice which has been long overlooked in n a t i o n a l f o o t b a l l development.
The tournament features seven teams for a total prize moneyof$1millionGYD.
Vice President of the B e r b i c e F o o t b a l l Association (BFA) Phillip Carrington said footballers in Berbice are grateful. He notedthatBerbice,including both East and West, had often been neglected by the Guyana Football Federation in terms of structured footballopportunities.
“Thisiswhywearehere today,andwearehappyand grateful that football could be played at this level in Berbice. Once again, to the
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports -we are grateful and thankful.” Carrington acknowledged those in attendance, including Chairman of the National Sports Commission Kashif Mohamed and Assistant Director of Sports Franklin Wilson. Wilsonnotedthatit whileitwasamodeststartto
the return of football in Berbice, the league has the potential to develop into something special. “What we are starting here today is just the beginning of a great journey for football,” he said. Wilson informed that planning for the league started over eight months ago, and commended
Carringtonforbeingthelive wirebehindtheinitiative.
The winning team will takehome$500,000withthe runner up $300,000, third and fourth place finishers will claim $200,000, and $100,000 respectively “In previous tournaments, you have played and are still to receiveyourcashprizes.But
not this time… On the final day of the league, the winners, the top four teams, will be receiving their cash.
All the bills are going to be taken care of,” Wilson assured. He pointed out that the government’s support would not end with this tournament.TheMCYSand the National Sports
Commission also have their eyes set on youth football development.
“Even though we are starting at the senior level, you can count on us that we will support development at thejuniorlevelaswell.From under-11 to under-20 - we want to see a structure feeding into the national teams.”
Saturday’s kick-off not only marked the beginning of competitive football in Berbicebutalsoasignificant investment in the social and sportinglifeofthecounty Individual awards for MVP, top scorer, and best goalkeeper, and a renewed partnership between local football administrators and the state signals a genuine sense of optimism that Berbicefootballisenteringa new era. Meanwhile, the government through the MCYS and the national Sports Commission is also sponsoring the East Demerara Association Senior Men’s league as well as the Georgetown Football Association Senior Men’s League.
Georgetown Cricket Club(GCC)batsmenscored three huge centuries as they played to a draw versus Transport Sports Club (TSC), in the GISE/Star Party Rental/Trophy Stall 1st Division, 2-Day match which ended this past weekend.
Organized by the
Georgetown Cricket
Association (GCA) Transport Sports Club, batting first posted 205 all outfrom47oversthankstoa string of knocks from their batters.
Nehemiah Hohenkirk (46), Ewert Samuels (38) and opening batsman John Persaud (30) carried Transport in the 1st innings, as GCC were indebted to left-armspinnerDevonLord whowasamazingduringhis spell of 6-6. The Bourda boys then racked up an imposing 379-3 declared,
from69overswithatrifecta of centuries from Yeudistir Persaud 121*, Rivaldo Phillips 120 and opener NavindraPersaud119*.
The trio of centurions broke the back of Transport ladsthankstotheircollective might,asKevinRosslimped away with figures of 2-99, before his team managed to score215-4from36.3overs batting a second time to a draw GCC did well to recover from 25-2, thanks mainly to Yeudistir, who
added huge 150-plus run partnerships alongside fellowcenturionPhillipsand the other Persaud, who hit 119off200balls(12x4). Phillips raced to his 2nd ton at this level, ending on 120 off 118 balls with 12 fours and six maximums, as Persaud’s assault required just 76 deliveries for his maiden 121 not out (12x4 7x6), as all three youngsters exhibited high levels of talent and technique during theirrespectiveknocks.
The Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, came alive on Sunday last as the PresidentoftheCooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, captained the Guyana Police Force Officers to a commanding 73-run victory over the visiting NYPD Military and LawEnforcementVeterans
Thelawmendidbattlein afriendlyT20cricketmatch held in honour of fallen NYPD Detective Randolph Holder The visiting delegation from the New YorkPoliceDepartmentisin Guyanatocommemoratethe anniversary of Detective Holder’s passing, a Guyanese-born officer who waskilledinthelineofdutyin NewYorkin2015
Battingfirst,theGuyana PoliceForceOfficers,ledby President Ali, posted an impressive229for5wickets from 20 overs led by an impressive100fromManof the Match Troy Benn Benn’s 53-ball ton set the tone for a dominant Police
performance with Michael Newland (39), Ravindradat Budhram (27), Sewnarine Chattergoon (11) and Trevor Benn (14) being the other scorers The NYPD bowlers led by Kyle Michael, T ChaudhuryandKelvinLeitch each claimed a wicket, but unfortunately, the side were kept to 156-9 in 20 overs as Leitch returned to top-score with 47 President Ali then bagged 2-25 and was also involved in a run-out off his own bowling with help coming from Ivor Trotz 3-22 andRonaldAli2-27
Following the match, President Ali extended congratulations to the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon Oneidge Walrond, CommissionerofPoliceMr Clifton Hicken and the Senior Command of the Guyana Police Force for their exceptional leadership and continued partnership withtheNYPDoverthelast decade President Ali e
enduring collaboration between the Guyana Police
Force and the New York Police Department represents ten years of partnership, cooperation, teamwork, mutual support, respect,dignityandhonour
He noted that both teams shareacommonpurpose to give of themselves in the protection of people, their property and the defence of their state and country describing it as the ultimate sacrificeanyonecanmake
The President further addedthateveryofficershould be proud of a life defined by selflessness, service and upliftment, reminding all ranks that their commitment continuestoreflectthehighest idealsofpolicingandnational duty
Alsopresentattheevent were the Director of National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Colonel Sheldon Howell,
Slingerz Racing
Stable’s pride and joy, Galo White, turned in a commanding performance at the 41st Grand Premiere Latin American Cup at the famed Gávea Racecourse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reaffirming Guyana’s presence on the SouthAmericanhorseracing stage.
Representing the
Ve r g e n o e g e n - b a s e d powerhouse, Galo White went stride-for-stride with some of the region’s best in
the João Borges Filho Grand Prix – Haras Rio Iguassu (G2), finishing a strong second after being narrowly edged by Tyrion, despite leading the pack for most of therace.
From the break, Galo White, expertly handled by Wil Xavier, settled into a smooth gallop at the front of the field, dictating the pace withpoise.
The striking grey maintained a comfortable two-length advantage over Oviedo,whileTyrionstalked
in third along the rails, followed closely by Sparco, Mexicano, Osten, and U Said I Do The tempo remained steady as the field rounded the final turn, with Galo White still showing his classinfront.
But in the home stretch, the brilliance of jockey João Moreira aboard Tyrion came tothefore.
In the final 400 meters, Tyrion surged forward to challenge, and despite Galo White’s determined response, the Brazilian
Reuters - Wil Lutz made a 39-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Denver Broncos — who entered the fourth quarter trailing 19-0 to a stunning 33-32 comeback win over the visiting NewYork Giants on Sundayafternoon.
Bo Nix passed for 279 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 48 yards and two more scores for Denver (5-2),whichalsotrailed26-8 with just over five minutes remaining. The 33 fourthquarterpointsarethemostin NFL history by a team that had been shut out in the first threequarters.
Jaxson Dart completed 15of33passesfor283yards and three touchdowns, but threwacostlyinterceptionin the fourth quarter for New York (2-5). Cam Skattebo rushed 16 times for 60 yards for the Giants, who allowed themostpointsinaquarterin franchisehistory
After Dart gave the Giants a 32-30 lead with a 1yardrunwith37secondsleft to play, Jude McAtamney missed the extra-point attempt. Denver then went 56 yards on four plays, with Nix’s 22-yard strike to Courtland Sutton getting the balltotheNewYork22toset Lutzupforthewinner.
Eagles28,Vikings22
Jalen Hurts tossed three touchdowns,A.J.Brownand DeVonta Smith both had big games, and Philadelphia held off Minnesota for the victoryinMinneapolis.
The Eagles (5-2) ended a two-game skid as Hurts racked up a season-high 326 yards on 19-of-23 passing for a perfect passer rating of 158.3. Brown caught four passes for 121 yards and two TDs and Smith set a career high with 183 yards and a
score. L o s i n g t o t h e quarterback who replaced him in Philadelphia in 2020, Carson Wentz threw for 313 y a r d s b u t h a d t w o interceptions as the Vikings (3-3) repeatedly stalled in the red zone. Will Reichard kicked five field goals for Minnesota and Jordan Addison caught nine passes for128yards.
49ers20,Falcons10 Christian McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and added sevencatchesfor72yardsas San Francisco posted a victory overAtlanta in Santa Clara,Calif.
McCaffrey, who only had one rushing touchdown entering play, totaled his most rushing yards since running for 145 against the Seattle Seahawks in December 2023. Mac Jones completed 17 of 26 passes for 152 yards for the 49ers (5-2), who hold the tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Rams atop the NFC West.
The Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr threw for 241 yards andascoreandrunningback Bijan Robinson, despite being held to 40 rushing yards,had52receivingyards and a touchdown. Kyle Pitts hauledinsevenpassesfor62 yards for Atlanta (3-3), which finished with a season-low 62 rushing yards.
Rams35,Jaguars7 Matthew Stafford threw a s e a s o n - h i g h f i v e touchdowns, Davante Adams had three TD receptions and Los Angeles earned a convincing win overJacksonvilleinLondon. Stafford threw five touchdown passes for the fourth time in his career and
the first time since 2015. Adams put together his third career three-touchdown game and first since 2020. His three touchdowns amassed a total of 4 yards. Konata Mumpfield and Terrance Ferguson also snared TD passes from Stafford.
The Rams (5-2) took a shutout into the fourth quarter before Jacksonville (4-3) got on the board with 9:06 left on Travis Hunter’s firstcareertouchdowncatch, a 34-yarder from Trevor Lawrence. Hunter finished with a game and career-high 101 yards on eight catches. Lawrence connected on 23 of48passesfor296yards.
Bears26,Saints14
D’Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown, the defense took the ball away four times and host Chicago won its fourth consecutivegamebybeating NewOrleans.
Caleb Williams passed for 172 yards and Kyle M o n a n g a i a d d e d a touchdown run for the Bears (4-2), who rushed for 222 yards and exceeded their NFL-leading average of 2.4 takeawayspergame.
Spencer Rattler passed for 233 yards and threw two touchdown passes to Chris Olave, but he also threw three interceptions and lost a fumble for the Saints (1-6), who matched their turnover total for the first six games combined.
Inotherresults:
Patriots31,Titans13
Browns31,Dolphins6
Chiefs31,Raiders0
Panthers13,Jets6
Colts38,Chargers24
Cowboys44, Commanders22
Packers27,Cardinals23 (FieldLevelMedia)
Galo finishes second in the event.
mount edged ahead just before the wire. It was a thrillingdueltothefinishina race that showcased Galo White’s heart, stamina, and world-classpotential.
Owner Javed Ali expressed immense pride in the horse’s performance, calling it another statement moment for Slingerz Racing Stable on the international circuit.
“Galo White ran a magnificent race,” Ali said. “He showed that he belongs among the best in South America.To finish second in a race of this caliber, after
setting the pace throughout, is something every owner dreams of. I’m incredibly proud of him and of our entireteam.”
Ali was quick to credit the dedicated trainers and handlers behind Galo White’s preparation, emphasizing that this performancewasareflection of their hard work and commitment.
“Ourtrainershavedonea tremendous job getting Galo White to this level,” Ali continued,“Thebestisyetto come for this horse…he’s improving with every run,
and we’re just scratching the surfaceofhistruepotential.” For Slingerz Racing Stable, Galo White’s performance not only cements their status as Guyana’s leading operation but also signals that the Vergenoegen stable is capable of going head-tohead with the best in South America.
Earlier this year, Galo White finished fifth place at the 93rd running of the Brazil Grande Premio (Grade 1), Brazil’s most prestigious horse racing event.
President of the
G u y a n a
B a s k e t b a l l Federation (GBF), Michael Singh, has reaffirmed Guyana’s readiness to host this year’s FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, scheduled for November 12–16 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall The highly anticipated tournament will feature five teams — the B a h a m a s , J a m a i c a , Suriname, the Virgin Islands,andhostsGuyana— all battling for three coveted s p o t s a t t h e 2 0 2 6 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.According to Singh, the GBF has received the full backing of the Government of Guyana to ensurethesuccessfulstaging of the championship, which returns to Guyana for the firsttimesince1994.
“We’ve been having constant discussions with the Ministry of Culture, YouthandSport,andthey’re just as excited as we are to see this tournament being held in Guyana,” Singh said.
“Both Minister Charles Ramson Jr and Minister Steven Jacobs have been following the preparations for this championship stepby-step, and we’re very gratefulfortheirsupport.”
Singh explained that following an inspection visit by FIBA officials, several keyareasrequiringupgrades were identified, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has been actively addressingeachofthem.
The GBF president expressed confidence that Guyanawilldeliveraworldclass event, describing the upcomingtournamentasone of the best Women’s Championships the region has ever seen. “This is an important tournament, and the GBF, along with the Government of Guyana, is doing everything possible to ensure its success,” Singh stated “We have an e x p e r i e n c e d L o c a l Organizing Committee, and we look forward to seeing every Guyanese come out to support our national team and enjoy top-level b a s k e t b a l l ” T h e championship will follow a round-robin format, with eachteamfacingeveryother once.Attheendofthegroup stage, the top three finishers will secure qualification for the 2026 Centrobasket Women’sChampionship. Mexico,ElSalvador,and Nicaragua have already booked their spots at Centrobasket 2026 after finishing on the podium at t h e 2 0 2 5 C O C A B A Women’s Championship heldinJune.
At the last Women’s Caribbean Championship in 2022, host nation Cuba emergedchampions. With the countdown underway, Singh assured that all systems are in place for Guyana to deliver a memorable championship, and one that will showcase the country’s ability to host major international basketballevents.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Guyana’s Rosanna Fung, following her historic triumph at the International
UnitedArabEmirates,where Fungbecamethefirstathlete in Guyana’s history to win a WorldChampionshiptitleat theIFBB.
Ninvalle described Fung’s victory as “a proud moment” for sports in Guyana, noting that her
elevated the nation’s profile
demonstrated the potential ofGuyaneseathletestoexcel ontheglobalstage.
The Director of Sport added, “Her victory is not justapersonalmilestone,but a national achievement that will inspire generations of athletes to follow their
excellence.”
Competing in the highly
We
category, Fung delivered a world-class performance
competitors from across the globe.
Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) World Championship. The event was held as part of the prestigious Binous Classics in Dubai,
Australia have won three of their nine ODIs in 2025. [Getty Images]
BBC Sport - Australia completed a comfortable seven-wicket win in a rainshortened first ODI against India in Perth, with Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck onhisinternationalreturn.
Damp conditions saw the match reduced to 26 overs-aside, with India eventually posting136-9aftertheirinnings washaltedforrainsixtimes The visitorswereplaguedbyregular wickets,withRohitSharmaand Kohli, both playing their first international match since March, departing inside the powerplay, the latter for an eight-ballduck
The dismissals of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer saw India slip to 45-4 in the 14th over before KL Rahul, top-scoring with 38, rebuilt his side’s innings alongsideAxarPatel(31)and Washington Sundar However, the latter’s exit in the 24th over sparked another flurry of wickets, withIndialosing4-21.
Josh Hazlewood led the way with the ball, taking 220 from seven overs, with MitchellOwenandMatthew Kuhnemannalso takingtwo wickets.
Australia also lost two powerplay wickets – Travis HeadandMatthewShortboth dismissedforeight–butmade light work of chasing their revisedtargetof131 Mitchell Marsh anchored his side’s innings with an unbeaten 46 (52), sharing a 55-run thirdwicket partnership with Josh Philippe (37 off 29) before seeingAustralia over the line alongside ODI debutant Matt Renshaw(21*off24)with29 ballstospare
ThesecondODIwill takeplaceinAdelaide onThursday,23 October Scores:India 136-9(26 overs):Rahul 38(31); Hazlewood220Australia 131-3 (21.1 overs): Marsh 46* (52); Patel 1-19Australia won by sevenwickets(DLS)
“The National Sports Commission(NSC)joinsthe Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the Government ofGuyana,andthepeopleof Guyana in congratulating Rosanna Fung on her continuedsuccessandclimb on the international stage of bodybuilding,” Ninvalle said.
Her poise, symmetry, conditioning, and stage presence impressed both judges and spectators, earningherthecovetedgold medal, which is a first for Guyana at the IFBB World Championshiplevel.
The Binous Classics, widelyregardedasoneofthe largest and most respected bodybuilding shows and
expos in the Middle East, attracts top-tier athletes and fitness professionals from aroundtheworld.
Ninvallepointedoutthat Fung’s victory on that stage signal
nly her individualbrilliancebutalso Guyana’s growing presence and inf
uence within international fitness and bodybuildingcircles.
“It shows that with hard work, discipline, and belief, Guyanese athletes can stand shouldertoshoulderwiththe bestintheworld.”
He added that her achievement reflects the successofthemanyathletes, coaches, and organizations who continue to build Guyana’s reputation as a risingsportingnation.
“This victory belongs to Rosanna, but it also belongs to Guyana, to every young athletewho dreams of greatness, and to every supporter who believes in our potential,” Ninvallenoted.
“Rosanna’s story, from humble beginnings in the sport, to earning her IFBB Pro Card, and now proudly representing Guyana as a World Champion, speaks volumesaboutthepassionof our athletes and the spirit of ourpeople,”Ninvallestated.
GBF president, Michael Singh (third from left), along with Minister Steven Jacobs
from left) and other officials of the GBF and Ministry of Culture,Youth and Sport, during a recent visit to the
